Brown Butter Popcorn

Our first episode of 2026 is here! This was unplanned, but we are glad we had the opportunity to do it. Primate is a movie that caught our attention when we saw the first trailer, and it was better than expected. Starring: Johnny Sequoyah, Jess Alexander, Troy Kotsur, Victoria Wyant, Gia HunterAdditional Cast: Benjamin Cheng, Charlie Mann, Tienne Simon, Miguel Torres Umba (as Ben)Directed by: Johannes RobertsWritten by: Johannes Roberts and Ernest RieraQuick Synopsis: A group of friends' tropical vacation turns into a terrifying, primal tale of horror and survival.Follow the show on X/Twitter and Letterboxd @BrownButterPod for more content! For written content, visit BibsCorner.comYou can email us at BrownButterPopCornReviews@gmail.com5-Star Reviews on Spotify and Apple Podcasts are appreciated! 

We are back in your feed to discuss three movies we watched this past weekend. We were honored to be approved as media for the 7th Annual Micheaux Film Festival, the first of many to come! Here's what we saw:(02:00)Flight 182 Starring: Gurinder Sindher, Sundeep Morrison, and Naysa ShokeenAdditional Cast: Yuvi Grewal and Rupak GinnDirected by: Rippin SindherWritten by: Rippin SindherQuick Synopsis: A husband must choose between visiting his dying mother or heeding warnings from a separatist group threatening to attack Air India Flight 182, in a story based on the deadliest terrorist attack before 9/11.(16:00)The Interview Starring: Leonard RobinsonAdditional Cast: Leslie Stevens, Timothy Davis, Gale HansenDirected by: Kai KimWritten by: Kai Kim and Leonard RobinsonQuick Synopsis: Desperate to prove himself a reformed citizen, Tyson Babineaux's history of violence plagues any chances of landing a normal job. Pressured by the threat of losing his family, Tyson unwittingly takes an unconventional interview at a private security firm. There, he's enticed by an offer that can give him a fresh start. But there's a caveat - he has to kill the other candidates to win the job.(35:35)I'm in LoveStarring: Havilah MaloneDirected by: Roberta SpartaWritten by: Havilah MaloneQuick Synopsis: A mysterious voice and intimate gifts lead a woman on an enigmatic quest, where she discovers the delicate balance between desire and freedom.Follow the show on X/Twitter and Letterboxd @BrownButterPod for more content! For written content, visit BibsCorner.comYou can email us at BrownButterPopCornReviews@gmail.com5-Star Reviews on Spotify and Apple Podcasts are appreciated!

In this episode, Mike and Toy talk about the new movie: Good Boy. A horror movie told from the perspective of a dog. This movie generated a lot of buzz in the festival circuit and we were hoping it lived up to the hype. Starring: IndyAdditional Cast: Shane Jensen, Arielle Friedman, Larry Fessenden, Stuart RudinDirected by: Ben LeonbergWritten by: Alex Cannon and Ben LeonbergQuick Synopsis: A loyal dog moves to a rural family home with his owner, only to discover supernatural forces lurking in the shadows. As dark entities threaten his human companion, the brave pup must fight to protect the one he loves most.Follow the show on X/Twitter and Letterboxd @BrownButterPod for more content! For written content, visit BibsCorner.comYou can email us at BrownButterPopCornReviews@gmail.com5-Star Reviews on Spotify and Apple Podcasts are appreciated!

In this episode, Mike and Toy discuss the hottest movie of the fall: One Battle After Another. Many are calling it the movie of the year. Do we agree? Tune in to find out. Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Teyana Taylor, and Chase Infiniti Additional Cast: Benicio Del Toro, Regina Hall, Wood Harris, Tony Goldwyn Directed by: Paul Thomas AndersonWritten by: Paul Thomas Anderson, inspired by the novel "Vineland" by Thomas PynchonQuick Synopsis: When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunite to rescue one of their own's daughter.Follow the show on X/Twitter and Letterboxd @BrownButterPod for more content! For written content, visit BibsCorner.comYou can email us at BrownButterPopCornReviews@gmail.com5-Star Reviews on Spotify and Apple Podcasts are appreciated!

We are super late with this one, but it was too important not to review. My mic died during this recording, so the audio might be a little low in the middle, but hopefully it's not too bad. Enjoy!Starring: Colman Domingo and Clarence MaclinAdditional Cast: Sean San Jose and Paul RaciDirected by: Greg KwedarWritten by: John H. Richardson (based on "The Sing Sing Follies"), Brent Buell (based on "Breakin' The Mummy's Code"), Clint Bentley, Greg Kwedar, Clarence Maclin (story), John Divine G Whitfield (story) Quick Synopsis: Divine G, imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn't commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men in this story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art.Follow the show on X/Twitter and Letterboxd @BrownButterPod for more content! For written content, visit BibsCorner.comYou can email us at BrownButterPopCornReviews@gmail.com5-Star Reviews on Spotify and Apple Podcasts are appreciated! 

Mike and Toy actually recorded this episode on August 30th but the upload was delayed. Please enjoy. Starring: Olivia Colman and Benedict CumberbatchAdditional Cast: Kate McKinnon, Andy Samberg, Ncuti Gatwa, Sunita Mani, and Zoe ChaoDirected by: Jay RoachWritten by: (novel "The War of the Roses") Warren Adler, Tony McNamaraQuick Synopsis: A tinderbox of competition and resentments underneath the façade of a picture-perfect couple is ignited when the husband's professional dreams come crashing down.Follow the show on X/Twitter and Letterboxd @BrownButterPod for more content! For written content, visit BibsCorner.comYou can email us at BrownButterPopCornReviews@gmail.com5-Star Reviews on Spotify and Apple Podcasts are appreciated! 

Toy and Mike review the new movie Bang Bang from Sunrise Films. This is a boxing movie that gives you some of the traditional boxing movie setup, but does not follow the trajectory you'd expect. We both enjoyed this film and detail why. Starring: Tim Blake Nelson, Glenn Plummer, and Andrew LinerAdditional Cast: Kevin Corrigan, Nina Arianda, Erica Gimpel, and Daniella PinedaDirected by: Vincent GrashawWritten by: Will JanowitzQuick Synopsis: Tim Blake Nelson stars as 'Bang Bang' Rozyski, an eccentric retired pugilist obsessed with rectifying the sins of his past.Follow the show on X/Twitter and Letterboxd @BrownButterPod for more content! For written content, visit BibsCorner.comYou can email us at BrownButterPopCornReviews@gmail.com5-Star Reviews on Spotify and Apple Podcasts are appreciated!

For these two episodes, Toy and I tried something different. I bought those mics that the influencers who do the on-street interviews use, and we recorded while driving home from the movies. During the first review, I had some movement in the mic, so I apologize for that. The second time, I held the mic, but when I moved my head, the mic didn't go with me. This is a work in progress, so please forgive me if the audio isn't as crisp as you're used to. Highest 2 Lowest Starring: Denzel Washington, Jeffrey Wright, A$AP Rocky, Aubrey JosephAdditional Cast: Ilfenesh Hadera, Elijah Wright, Rick FoxDirected by: Spike LeeWritten by: Evan Hunter (novel King's Ransom as Ed McBain), Akira Kurosawa (based on the film high and low, written by), Alan Fox (screenplay by)Quick Synopsis: When a titan music mogul is targeted with a ransom plot, he is jammed up in a life-or-death moral dilemma.Nobody 2Starring: Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, Greg Munroe, Paisley CadorathAdditional Cast: Christopher Lloyd, John Ortiz, RZA, Sharon Stone, Colin HanksDirected by: Timo TjahjantoWritten by: Derek Kolstad (based on characters by / story by / screenplay by), Aaron Rabin (screenplay by)Quick Synopsis: Suburban dad Hutch Mansell, a former lethal assassin, is pulled back into his violent past after thwarting a home invasion, setting off a chain of events that unravels secrets about his wife Becca's past and his own.Follow the show on X/Twitter and Letterboxd @BrownButterPod for more content! For written content, visit BibsCorner.comYou can email us at BrownButterPopCornReviews@gmail.com5-Star Reviews on Spotify and Apple Podcasts are appreciated!

Toy and Mike are back in your feed with the hottest movie in theaters, Zach Cregger's "Weapons." Cregger brought back a storytelling device that worked well in Barbarian but took it to another level in this film by shifting perspectives several times. This took the movie to another level in terms of suspense and the fun of the ride from start to finish. Before we talked about the movie, the random movie topic generator gave us the prompt "Did Not Age Well." "Did Not Age Well" (00:00)Weapons Review (09:00)WeaponsStarring: Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, and Alden EhrenreichAdditional Cast: Cary Christopher, Austin Abrams, Benedict Wong, Amy MadiganDirected by: Zach CreggerWritten by: Zach CreggerQuick Synopsis: When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance.Follow: Mike on Twitter and Bluesky @BibsCorner and the show @BrownButterPod for more content! For written content, visit BibsCorner.comYou can also follow the show on Letterboxd @BrownButterPod and Mike on Letterboxd @MBibsYou can email us at BrownButterPopCornReviews@gmail.com5-Star Reviews on Spotify and Apple Podcasts are appreciated!

Mike and Toy are back in your podcast feed with a deep dive into the latest Marvel film, The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Each has a different history with the MCU and a differet history with these characters in general so they get into their feelings about these characters coming in, and how they felt about their portrayals in this film. They also discuss favorite scenes and things they perhaps didn't like. First, they broke the ice with a random topic generator and the topic of "Old" movies. Random Topic Generator: "Old" (00:00)The Fantastic Four: First Steps Review (10:40)Superman Rating (01:04:07)Starring: Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Joseph QuinnAdditional Cast: Ralph Ineson, Julia Garner, Natasha Lyonne, Paul Walter Hauser, Sarah Niles Directed by: Matt ShakmanWritten by: Josh Friedman, Eric Pearson, Jeff Kaplan, Ian Springer, Kat Wood. Based on comics by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.Quick Synopsis: Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, the Fantastic Four must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer.Follow me on Twitter and Bluesky @BibsCorner and the show @BrownButterPod for more content! You can also follow the show on Letterboxd @BrownButterPod. For written content, visit BibsCorner.comYou can email us at BrownButterPopCornReviews@gmail.com5-Star Reviews on Spotify and Apple Podcasts are appreciated!

This should have been posted long ago, but it's better late than never over here. Mike and Toy finally sat down to discuss the film of the year, Sinners. There were so many things to discuss with this film that it was hard to decide where to start, but we think we found a good place and feel like this was our best episode yet!We hope you agree. Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Miles CatonAdditional Cast: Jack O'Connell, Delroy Lindo, Jayme Lawson, Hailee Steinfeld, Omar Miller, Wunmi MosakuDirected by: Ryan CooglerWritten by: Ryan CooglerQuick Synopsis: Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.Follow me on Twitter and Bluesky @BibsCorner and the show @BrownButterPod for more content! For written content, visit BibsCorner.comYou can email us at BrownButterPopCornReviews@gmail.com5-Star Reviews on Spotify and Apple Podcasts are appreciated! 

Mike and Toy are back in your feed with another review. This time it's Marvel's Thunderbolts*. We give you our MCU backgrounds, then get into the details of the movie, before finishing with what we're thinking about the future of the MCUStarring: Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Lewis PullmanAdditional Cast: David Harbour, Wyatt Russell, Hannah John-Kamen, Olga Kurylenko, Geraldine Viswanathan, Wendell PierceDirected by: Jake SchreierWritten by: Eric Pearson, Joanna Calo, (Thunderbolts created by Kurt Busiek and Mark Bagley), (Avengers created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby), (Captain America created by Joe Simon), (The Sentry created by Paul Jenkins and Jae Lee),Quick Synopsis: After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap, an unconventional team of antiheroes must go on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts.Follow me on Twitter and Bluesky @BibsCorner and the show @BrownButterPod on Twitter for more content! For written content, visit BibsCorner.com5-Star Reviews on Spotify and Apple Podcasts are appreciated!

The rebrand is official, Mike and Toy present "Brown Butter Popcorn." Buttered Popcorn is good, Brown Butter Popcorn is better. We explain the name at the beginning of the show. In the first episode after the rebrand, Mike and Toy discuss the films that shaped their movie tastes as a little introduction to who they are. Then we jumped into reviews. First up was Punching Bag, an indie short film that we received through our friends at Candid Broads Productions. Then we jumped into Nickel Boys, a movie that received two Oscar nominations and is now available on streaming. Finally, we discussed the latest A24 movie, Opus which features Ayo Edibiri. Timestamps(00:00) Introduction(06:25) The Movies That Shaped Us(26:20) Punching Bag Review(38:53) Nickel Boys Review(51:50) Opus ReviewMovies DiscussedPunching BagStarring: Michael AjihAdditional Cast: Dywayne Thomas, Larry Olubamiwo, and Lynn ThomasDirected by: Rob Ayling  Written by: Rob AylingQuick Synopsis: An amateur boxer battling his demons as well as his opponent in what could prove to be the fight of his life.Nickel BoysStarring: Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson, Aunjanue Ellis-TaylorAdditional Cast: Ethan Cole Sharp, Sam Malone, Hamish Linklater, and Daveed DiggsDirected by: RaMell RossWritten by: RaMell Ross, Joslyn Barnes, Colson Whitehead (wrote the book)Quick Synopsis: Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Colson Whitehead, "Nickel Boys" chronicles the powerful friendship between two young African-American men navigating the harrowing trials of reform school together in Florida.OpusStarring: Ayo Edebiri, John MalkovichAdditional Cast: Juliette Lewis, Murray Bartlett, Melissa Chambers, Tony Hale, Stephanie Sugnami, Amber Midthunder, Peter Diseth, Tamera Tomakili, and Aspen MartinezDirected by: Mark Anthony GreenWritten by: Mark Anthony GreenQuick Synopsis: A writer travels to the compound of a pop icon who disappeared years ago. Surrounded by his cult of sycophants, as well as a group of fellow journalists, she soon discovers his twisted plans for the gathering.Follow me on Twitter and Bluesky @BibsCorner and the show @BrownButterPod for more content! For written content, visit⁠ BibsCorner.com⁠5 Star Reviews on Spotify and Apple Podcasts are appreciated! 

The first episode of 2025 is here! Bibs is back with a special guest to talk about the best shows they watched in 2024 and the hottest new film in theaters, One of Them Days. The best things we watched in 2024 is not just a list of 2024 releaeses, but also shows that we introduced each other to which may have been older. We hope you'll find something to watch from the shows named. As for One of Them Days, we both were anticipating this releasae and the creators delivered. From the cast, to the story, to the pace, it's hard to find a flaw with this film. Starring: Sza, Keke PalmerAdditional Cast: Joshua David Neal, Katt Williams, Lil Rel Howery, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Gabrielle Dennis, Amin Joseph, Janelle James, Aziza Scott, Tony Baker, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Maude Apatow, Patrick Cage IIDirected by: Lawrence LamontWritten by: Syreeta SingletonQuick Synopsis: When best friends and roommates Dreux and Alyssa discover Alyssa's boyfriend has blown their rent money, the duo finds themselves going to extremes in a race against the clock to avoid eviction and keep their friendship intact.Follow me on Twitter and Bluesky @BibsCorner and the show @BrownButterPod for more content! For written content, visit BibsCorner.com5 Star Reviews on Spotify and Apple Podcasts are appreciated! 

I'm back in your feed with another review. This time it's in the Romance department but it's a movie with a message. For this review, I brought along a special guest. My fiancee (and hopefully my future cohost) Latoya joined me and we had a robust conversation about It Ends With Us. Enjoy! 00:00 - 07:00 Intros 07:00 - 14:00 Movie background info 14:00 - 36:00 Non-Spoiler Conversation 36:00 - End Spoiler Conversation and Ratings Genre: Drama, Romance Starring: Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni (Jane the Virgin), Jenny Slate, Hasan Minhaj Additional Cast: Brandon Sklenar, Kevin McKidd, Amy Morton, Alex Neustadter (Colony), Isabela Ferrer  Directed by: Justin Baldoni Written by: Christy Hall, Colleen Hoover Guests: Latoya Follow me on Twitter @BibsCorner and the show @HaveYouScenePod for more content! For written content, visit BibsCorner.com 5 Star Reviews on Spotify and Apple Podcasts are appreciated!

M. Night Shyamalan is BACK and yet again he has a great premise on his hands. The well of good ideas always delivers but the execution has left us wanting for years. Has he finally broken through with this one? I brought Reese on to discuss. Starring: Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, Saleka Shyamalan, Alison Pill Additional Cast: Hayley Mills, Jonathan Langdon, Kid Cudi, Russ Directed by: M. Night Shyamalan Written by: M. Night Shyamalan Quick Synopsis: A father and his teen daughter attend a pop concert only to realize they've entered the center of a dark and sinister event. Guests: Reese Williams: @MofR25 on Twitter, @MindofReese on Youtube and Instagram, and @MindOfReeseReviews on TikTok. Follow me on Twitter @BibsCorner and the show @HaveYouScenePod for more content! For written content, visit BibsCorner.com 5 Star Reviews on Spotify and Apple Podcasts are appreciated! 

When I said I was back, I meant it. This time for a big review of the movie of the summer, Deadpool & Wolverine. Reese is back for this one and I brought Shad along too. There was a lot to talk about so we went longer than the hour I've been trying to stick to. Enjoy! Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Matthew Macfadyen Additional Cast: Jon Favreau, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams Directed by: Shawn Levy Written by: Ryan Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Zeb Wells, and Shawn Levy. Based on characters by Rob Liefeld and Fabian Nicieza Guests: Reese Williams: @MofR25 on Twitter, @MindofReese on Youtube and Instagram, and @MindOfReeseReviews on TikTok. Shad Miller: @ShadMiller13 and @TheUncoolUrbon on Twitter, @ShadMiller on Instagram, @UncoolUrban on every other platform Follow me on Twitter @BibsCorner and the show @HaveYouScenePod for more content! For written content, visit BibsCorner.com 5 Star Reviews on Spotify and Apple Podcasts are appreciated! 

We are BACK folks! I know you missed me but the reviews will be back in your feed and I hope to be back for good this time. Today I'm bringing you a review of the highly anticipated (by me) MaXXXine with Tyler and Reese along for the ride. Mia Goth and Ti West completed their trilogy and we had a lot to say about it. Starring: Mia Goth, Elizabeth Debicki, Giancarlo Esposito, Kevin Bacon,  Additional Cast: Simon Prast, Moses Sumney, Michelle Monaghan, Bobby Cannavale Directed by: Ti West Written by: Ti West Quick Synopsis:  In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx finally gets her big break. But as a mysterious killer stalks the starlets of Hollywood, a trail of blood threatens to reveal her sinister past. Guests: Reese Williams: @MofR25 on Twitter, @MindofReese on Youtube and Instagram, and @MindOfReeseReviews on TikTok. Tyler Lennon: @Tyler_Lennon on Instagram and Twitter. @DownAndOut903 on Instagram and Twitter Follow me on Twitter @BibsCorner and the show @HaveYouScenePod for more content! For written content, visit BibsCorner.com 5 Star Reviews on Spotify and Apple Podcasts are appreciated!

It is finally spooky season so you know Tyler and I had to do something special for you. First, we give you a review of a new indie French thriller with a fascinating setup. Then we hit you with the first movie draft in the podcast's history. We started out small but ended up picking 30 horror properties. There's no way you'll hear this list and come away without something new to watch. First 29 minutes: Pandemonium Review Final 52 minutes: Horror Movie/Show Draft Starring: Arben Bajraktaraj, Hugo Dillon  Additional Cast: Ophelia Kolb, Carl Laforet, Manon Maindivide  Directed by: Quarxx Written by: Quarxx Quick synopsis: After realizing he has died at the scene of a car crash, Nathan descends into the depths of hell, where he is doomed to experience the pain of tortured souls along the way. Language: French Sponsors Cinemark Rewards: Click Here to learn more about Cinemark Rewards FREE or $9.99/month options Philo: Philo offers 70+ top-rated television channels and Philo's On-Demand library features 75,000 movies, shows, and specials! All for $25 per month.  Philo offers a 7-day free trial for new users. Sign up today at try.philo.com! Click Here for more information about Philo.  Guest: Tyler Lennon: @Tyler_Lennon on Instagram and Twitter. @DownAndOut903 on Instagram and Twitter Follow me on Twitter @BibsCorner and the show @HaveYouScenePod for more content! For written content, visit BibsCorner.com 5 Star Reviews on Spotify and Apple Podcasts are appreciated! 

We're on a roll here at Have You Scene? with our 4th review in about 1 week. This time it's a Sci-Fi/Adventure/Thriller starring John David Washington that drew our attention. I'm back with Reese for this one and we both were captivated by the trailer while being concerned that it may show too much. However, we each agreed that it did not show too much and we enjoyed the ride the film took us on. Hit play to find out if you should check it out too and if you've seen the movie, stick around for the spoiler conversation. Non-Spoiler Conversation: First 29 minutes Starring: John David Washington, Madeleine Yuna, Gemma Chan, Allison Janney Additional Cast: Ken Watanabe, Sturgill Simpson, Amar Chadha-Patel, Marc Machaca Directed by: Gareth Edwards Written by: Gareth Edwards and Chris Weitz Quick synopsis: Against the backdrop of a war between humans and robots with artificial intelligence, a former soldier finds the secret weapon, a robot in the form of a young child. Sponsors Cinemark Rewards: Click Here to learn more about Cinemark Rewards FREE or $9.99/month options Philo: Philo offers 70+ top-rated television channels and Philo's On-Demand library features 75,000 movies, shows, and specials! All for $25 per month.  Philo offers a 7-day free trial for new users. Sign up today at try.philo.com! Click Here for more information about Philo.  Guest: Reese Williams: @MofR25 on Twitter, @MindofReese on Youtube and Instagram, and @MindOfReeseReviews on TikTok. Follow me on Twitter @BibsCorner and the show @HaveYouScenePod for more content! For written content, visit BibsCorner.com 5 Star Reviews on Spotify and Apple Podcasts are appreciated!