Popcorn Paparazzi

This week, we’re diving into Him—the Jordan Peele–produced fever dream where football, cults, and religion all collide. Marlon Wayans, Tyriq Withers, and Julia Fox bring the drama. Cam learns the hard way that meeting your hero might just ruin your life (and your season). 🏈✨ Is it a touchdown worth the ticket price or just another fumble you should stream from the couch? We’re split again this week, so grab your popcorn, this one’s going into overtime. 🍿

Lace up, listeners, we’re hitting the pavement with The Long Walk, the latest Stephen King adaptation that proves cardio can, in fact, kill. In this dystopian death march, a group of teenage boys are forced to walk non-stop or face a very permanent timeout. No breaks. No bathroom stops. Just endless road, existential dread, and surprisingly touching bro-mance.Is this film a haunting exploration of humanity under pressure… or just 1 hour and 48 minutes of painful shin splints with no emotional payoff? We’re split on this one. So, should you take the first step or stay cozy in your house slippers? Tune in as we walk (pun intended) through the highs, lows, and moral landmines of The Long Walk.

This week, we watched Borderline, the chaotic, genre-defying directorial debut from Cocaine Bear writer Jimmy Warden, because when you’ve written a movie about a bear on blow, where else do you go but into the mind of a lovesick sociopath?Ray Nicholson (yes, his last name is what you think it is) stars as Paul, a guy so obsessed with pop star Sofia (Samara Weaving) that he thinks stalking her is a meet-cute. Charming, right?This movie is wild, part rom-com, part thriller, part fever dream, with some sneaky humor tucked into the madness. But is it brilliant, or just a cinematic cry for help? We’re divided on this one.Stream it? Skip it? Just Google the trailer and move on? We break it all down so you don’t have to spiral into your own delusional love story.

This week, we’re deep in Texas, where the only thing hotter than the sun is the drama! The Hunting Wives has everything: power plays, dirty politics, messy passion, and a crew of frenemies led by Brittany Snow and Malin Åkerman. Think Southern charm meets scandalous secrets... with a side of gunfire.But here's the million-dollar question: Is this 8-episode rollercoaster worth your binge or just a Texas-sized trainwreck? We’re breaking it all down—the good, the messy, and the real juicy parts.Tune in for a whole lot of drama, laughs, and heated opinions. Spoilers ahead, obviously.

This week, we're throwing it way back to 1987 and landing in the heart of Oakland, California, where chaos and creativity collide in Freaky Tales. With a stacked cast featuring Pedro Pascal (doing, well… Pedro Pascal things), J. Ellis, Normani, Too $hort, and a ton of wild energy, this film serves up four interconnected stories that are as unpredictable as they are entertaining.Expect punk rockers throwing down with skinheads, a rap battle that’s pure fire (Too $hort vs. Danger Zone, y’all), and a whole lot of Pedro being Pedro, oh, and did we mention Sleepy Floyd (J. Ellis, not the basketball legend) gets his moment to shine? Yeah, that happens.🎧 Is it worth the stream? Spoiler: Yes!But of course, we’ve got thoughts, and some of them are pretty wild.So grab your headphones, press play, and let’s dive into the madness that is Freaky Tales. You won’t regret it.

This week, we’re unpacking Weapons, the latest from Barbarian director Zack Cregger, and things get weird fast. Seventeen kids vanish from one classroom (yes, one), and what follows is a chaotic spiral of mystery, dread, and Josh Brolin brooding like only Josh Brolin can.With a killer cast including Julia Garner and Benedict Wong, there’s a lot to like, but is it theater-worthy or best enjoyed in sweatpants with snacks that don’t cost $14?Spoiler: we liked it, but we’ve got thoughts… and popcorn crumbs.

Dave Franco and Alison Brie star in Together, a squirmy little body horror flick that asks, “What if moving to the country ruined your relationship AND your epidermis?” We’re diving into this oozy, unsettling tale of love gone moldy to answer the ultimate question: is it worth the price of a theater ticket (or just your sanity)?Tim and Millie are a couple well past their expiration date, and when a mysterious force starts warping their lives and their flesh, things get... messy. Emotionally and otherwise.We’ve got thoughts, from the film’s visceral metaphors to its arthouse ambitions, and let’s just say... Together might be better experienced apart. 🧟‍♂️💔Tune in for laughs, light trauma, and popcorn-worthy hot takes.

Spoiler: YES! 🌟 This week on the podcast, we’re diving headfirst into Marvel’s latest reboot of its First Family, Fantastic Four: First Steps. Get ready for a review that’s hotter than Johnny Storm, because we’re breaking down what works (the cast chemistry is 🔥), what didn’t (hello, pacing issues), and everything in between. From the thrilling cosmic adventure to the all-too-human moments of family drama, we answer the ultimate question: Should you get your butt to the theater? Tune in, laugh with us, and discover if this latest iteration is the Fantastic future of Marvel's first family, or if it's a flop that deserves to stay in the drafts. 🎬💥

This week on Popcorn Paparazzi Podcast, we're diving deep (pun intended!) into Jaws, celebrating 50 years of terror, triumph, and iconic shark fin sightings. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or a first-time viewer, we’re here to answer the ultimate question: Does Jaws still have bite after half a century? Spoiler alert: it definitely does!Join us as we sink our teeth into behind-the-scenes drama, the wild facts you never knew, and how Jaws helped fuel a surge of interest in shark research (thanks for the bite, Spielberg). Is this classic thriller worth streaming again for Shark Week? Well, let’s just say, we have the answers and a few terrifying sound bites to prove it. 🎶Grab your beach towels and your popcorn (just maybe skip the swim), it’s time to take a bite out of Jaws like never before!

Is James Gunn’s Superman the reboot we’ve been waiting for, or just a fresh pair of red boots and a very unfortunate haircut?From fresh red boots to a surprisingly idealistic tone, Gunn breathes new life into the last son of Krypton, but not without some controversy. We break down what works, what crashes harder than Zod’s spaceship, and where this Superman lands on the charm scale.We’re split on this one, which means plenty of passionate arguing, popcorn throwing, and maybe even a little truth and justice of our own.Up, up, and away, hit play! 🦸‍♂️

This week, we saddle up our emotional support raptors and take a wild ride through Jurassic World: Rebirth, the latest dino-sized installment in the franchise that just won’t go extinct. 🦖Are the Easter eggs a clever nod to the original classic, or just a distraction from the dino-sized plot holes? Can a stacked cast save the film from some truly prehistoric acting? And most importantly, how many buckets of popcorn does Rebirth really deserve?We break down the highs (nostalgic callbacks and glorious dinosaurs) and the lows (did the script go extinct midway through?), all while tackling the eternal question: is this one worth the theater ticket, or should you just stream it in your jammies?Hit play, hear us roar, and find out whether Jurassic World: Rebirth deserves a place in your cinematic fossil collection.

This Week on Popcorn Paparazzi: We’re diving into Ballerina, the latest chapter in the John Wick universe! 💃 Eve is a young woman seeking revenge after witnessing her father's murder, and she's trained by the deadly Rhuska Roma to take down those responsible. But does this action-packed thriller live up to the hype, or is it a routine kill-fest? 🤔We’ll tell you if it’s worth the watch or if you should just wait for it to stream.👀 Warning: Listener discretion advised, this one's got sharp moves, blood, and plenty of grit.

Pack your bags and your skepticism, we're off on a globe-trotting adventure with Guy Ritchie's latest Apple TV escapade, Fountain of Youth. This week, we follow two estranged siblings (played by John Krasinski and Natalie Portman) as they dodge danger, swap one-liners, and chase immortality… all for a dying boss with questionable priorities.Is it action? Is it comedy? Is it something else entirely? We’ve got thoughts. Plus, don’t miss our celebrity gossip, because while the Fountain of Youth might be hard to find, the drama in Tinseltown is always overflowing.Hit play for laughs, eye rolls, and just enough shade to keep things interesting.

This week, we’re trading popcorn for poi and heading to the islands, Disney’s Lilo & Stitch is back, but now in live action! Does this new take capture the chaotic charm of Stitch and the heartfelt vibes of the original, or is it just a CGI-fueled crash landing?We break down the Ohana feels, alien antics, and all the ways Disney is tugging at our nostalgic heart strings. Tune in for laughs, hot takes, and the definitive answer to: Was this remake necessary, or just intergalactic meddling?🎙️ Surf's up, weirdos. Let’s dive in.

This Dinner Date Comes With a Side of Murder...This week on the pod, we’re diving fork-first into Drop — the suspense thriller starring Meghann Fahy and Brandon Sklenar that’ll make you think twice about online dating and answering mysterious texts during dinner. A widowed mom tries to dip her toe back into the dating pool, but instead of wine and small talk, she gets hit with a horrifying ultimatum: kill your date or your son dies. Yikes.We break down the twists, the tension, and the big question — is Drop a must-rent thriller or a "wait until it's free" kind of flick? Spoiler-free up top, opinions galore throughout. Come for the review, stay for the snark. Let’s get into it.

This week, we’re knee-deep in severed toes and shattered dreams as we slice into The Ugly Stepsister—a gory, gothic twist on the Cinderella fairytale.Meet Elvira, the newest stepsister on the block, who’s got big dreams and a serious plan to snag Prince Charming. With her fiercely determined mother by her side, Elvira is willing to go to disturbing—and downright painful—lengths to live the royal life.We break down all the blood, beauty hacks, and bonkers plot twists in this macabre horror tale that makes glass slippers look downright practical.Listener’s Discretion Advised!!

Episode Title: "Thunderbolts: The Marvel Misfits Assemble (and Self-Destruct?)"In this explosive episode of Popcorn Paparazzi, we dive headfirst into Marvel’s latest team-up of lovable antiheroes, The Thunderbolts! From Florence Pugh’s dry wit to David Harbour’s dad-bod brawls, we’re breaking down the chaotic charm (and questionable choices) of this misfit mission to save the world—and themselves.What worked? What flopped harder than a CGI fight scene at midnight? And how many popcorn buckets did it earn? Tune in as we spill the kernels, call out the clichés, and (politely) debate whether Marvel’s bad kids club deserves detention… or a sequel.Spoiler Alert & Listener Discretion Advised: We talk all about the movie, twists, turns. You’ve been warned!

Hot Flashes & Hollywood: Oprah’s Menopause Revolution ReviewedThis week on Popcorn Paparazzi, we tackle Oprah’s Menopause Revolution, a celeb-filled deep dive into the highs, lows, and hot flashes of perimenopause. With stars sharing misdiagnoses and Dr. Mary Claire Haver serving the facts, is this special a must-watch or medical melodrama? We break it down so you don’t have to sweat it, literally.

This week, we're headed down to Mississippi, 1932 — where the heat isn’t just from the summer sun. We’re diving into Sinners, the new Ryan Coogler film that brings Michael B. Jordan back to the screen playing not one, but two roles as twin brothers Smoke and Stack. After seven years away, the brothers return home to find more than just front porch gossip and sweet tea — something far more sinister is waiting.We're breaking it all down: the story, the performances, the vibes — and of course, whether Sinners is worth that theater trip or better left for your living room screen.We’re the authority on what’s worth your time — so you don’t have to roll the dice.Listener discretion is advised — we get into some heavy themes and drop a few well-earned swears.Tap in, and let’s get into it.

This week on Popcorn Paparazzi Podcast, we’re diving into Hulu’s Dying For Sex, a limited series that’s equal parts wild, heartwarming, and eye-opening. Based on a true story (and the podcast of the same name), the show follows Molly, who, after a terminal cancer diagnosis, leaves her husband and sets off on a journey of sex, self-discovery, and let’s be honest some serious “bucket list” vibes. We talk about the boldness of the show, how it balances humor with some pretty heavy moments, and whether it manages to nail the fine line between taboo and inspiring. Spoiler: We’re not holding back—join us for some laughs, some feels, and a whole lot of sex-positive talk!