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On this week's show we continue the Mission Impossible Rewatch Challenge -- every single Mission Impossible leading up to the release of The Final Reckoning. This week: Christopher McQuarrie's Mission: Impossible – Fallout.
Stay tuned for our Reel Week episode next week.
Next episode: Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning | The Mission Impossible Rewatch Challenge.
It's Action Summer and Movie Club returns with July's theme: American Action Movie! Join Cristian and Hugo as they discuss Michael Bay's 1996 Criterion film, THE ROCK.
Plus NOPE and Marcel the Shell with Shoes on spoiler free reviews, MCU and Russo Brothers discourse, August movie calendar, congratulations for Letterboxd, and the OPPENHEIMER trailer. Can you believe Hugo thought Infernal Affairs was just fine??
This summer is Action Movie Summer. Join us in June for Asian Action Cinema, July for American Action Movies, and August for Martial Arts Month. Keep an eye on our Twitter to vote for the next Movie Club film!
Timestamps
00:00:00 - show start
00:03:37 - the hugo/cristian movie + challenge 2022
On this special episode of Large Popcorn, we honor the passing of James Caan with Michael Mann's debut film, THIEF. Hugo Pinai from our monthly movie club guests to discuss this legendary crime drama and how Frank might just be one of the coolest characters we've seen on screen. Plus, our mini review of Thor: Love and Thunder.
Movie Club returns for Action Summer with June's theme: Asian Action Cinema! Join Hugo and Cristian as they discuss Takashi Miike's insane but sweet adaptation of BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL. Plus hear hugo's full thoughts on the Twilight series as a first time watcher.
Stay tuned at the end of the show for a little surprise as well...
This summer is Action Movie Summer. Join us in June for Asian Action Cinema and in July for American Action Movies. Keep an eye on our Twitter to vote for the next Movie Club film!
Podcasting, uh, finds a way when Will Beamon joins us to talk JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION. The more we think about about this movie, the dumber it gets. So, instead, enjoy us talking about one of the best films of the year, RRR. I'll timestamp it - there's no spoilers, don't worry.
Movie Club is back for May's theme: Popular Films! Join Hugo and Cristian as they discuss the critical reception of films premiering at Cannes 2022, the return of quality blockbuster action movies with Top Gun Maverick, and gush over the casting of Bong Joon-Ho's MICKEY7. Oh, and we also discuss Free Guy, I guess.
Bro, I can't believe people said this was better than The Matrix Resurrections...
This summer is Action Movie Summer. Join us in June for Asian Action Cinema and in July for more Action Movies. Keep an eye on our Twitter to vote for the next Movie Club film!
The Director's Chair
Top Gun Maverick > Top Gun
Men (2022)
Moonfall (2022)
Reel Round-Up
Film Premieres of Cannes 2022
Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One looks awesome
I will avenge you father. I will save you mother. I will kill you Fjolnir.
On this special episode of Large Popcorn, the greatest Danish researcher you've ever met, Johanne Kirkeby, returns to talks about Robert Eggers' latest epic, THE NORTHMAN. Let's talk masculinity, literary parallels, and Bjork!
Movie Club returns with April's theme of Women Directed Films! Join Hugo and Cristian as they discuss Valeri Faris and Jonathan Dayton's LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE. Let's discuss family dynamics, societal pressures, and ice cream.
Next month's theme is Popular Films: keep an eye on our Twitter to vote for the next Movie Club film!
The Hugo/Cristian Movie + TV Challenge 2022
Hugo challenged Cristian to rewatch Twin Peaks (as he never finished season 2). Cristian gave Hugo 15 movies to watch from his watchlist. Let's find out where they are at in each other's respective challenges.
Reel Round-Up
Michael Bay's 'ambuLAnce'
Rewatching Shang-Chi
Summer box office predictions
Timestamps
00:00:00 - show start
00:03:17 - the hugo/cristian movie + tv challenge 2022
Breath. Just breathe... as we enter Star Wars discourse in this special episode when Jackson Wells and Ethan Brannon join to discuss Rian Johnson's THE LAST JEDI - as well as the making of documentary, THE DIRECTOR AND THE JEDI. From deep interrogations of character motivations, stunning cinematography from Steve Yedlin, and genuine love for filmmaking, TLJ proves itself to be one of the best Star Wars films and perhaps one of the greatest blockbusters ever made.
Movie Club returns with March's theme of Best Picture Nominees! Join Hugo and Cristian as they discuss Michael Curtiz' Oscar winning classic, CASABLANCA. Let's discuss the historical and political events that surround 1940s Morocco that make this story about two lovers truly an iconic masterpiece.
Next month's theme is Films Directed by Women: keep an eye on our Twitter to vote for the next Movie Club film!
The Hugo/Cristian Movie + TV Challenge 2022
Hugo challenged Cristian to rewatch Twin Peaks (as he never finished season 2). Cristian gave Hugo 15 movies to watch from his watchlist. Let's find out where they are at in each other's respective challenges.
The Concession Stand
When did the Oscars "get it right?"
Reel Round-Up
Our thoughts on Ti West's "X"
Turning Red discourse
Timestamps
00:00:00 - show start
00:03:29- the hugo/cristian movie + tv challenge 2022
We board a distant, colonial ship and attempt to survive in this week's very special episode when 10-year-old Urijah Seaney joins the show to talk Ridley Scott's 1979 sci-fi classic, ALIEN. Listen as we discuss all the things that make Alien special and why Urijah loves the universe so much. Make sure to let his dad Aaron know he did a great job!!
On this week's show we begin the great Mission Impossible Rewatch Challenge -- every single Mission Impossible leading up to the release of The Final Reckoning. This week: Brian De Palma's Mission Impossible.
Stay tuned for our Reel Week episode next week.
Next episode: Mission Impossible II | The Mission Impossible Rewatch Challenge
We don the cowl to seek justice for Gotham city in this week's special episode of Large Popcorn when friend of the show Islam Dibaje returns as guest. Listen as we discuss vengeance, hope, and all the other things that make Matt Reeves' THE BATMAN one of the coolest comic book films we've ever seen.
Grab your maps and ring, we're off to seek a treasure on this episode of Large Popcorn when guest Aaron Seaney returns to talk about the video game adaptation film, UNCHARTED. Let's discuss our legacy with the games and how well, or not well, it translated into film. Are you ready to seek your fortune?
Movie Club returns with our first ever live recording! Join Hugo and Cristian as they discuss Barry Jenkins' Oscar winning film, MOONLIGHT. Saying so much about masculinity, sexuality, identity, life, motherhood, and so much more with expert subtlety and intimacy, Moonlight may be one of the best movies we'll ever podcast about, ever.
Next month's theme is Best Picture Nominees: keep an eye on our Twitter to vote for the next Movie Club film!
The Hugo/Cristian Movie + TV Challenge 2022
Hugo challenged Cristian to rewatch Twin Peaks (as he never finished season 2). Cristian gave Hugo 15 movies to watch from his watchlist. Let's find out where they are at in each other's respective challenges.
The Concession Stand
A question about Mulholland Drive
Reel Round-Up
Look at this picture of Barry Keoghan
2022 Oscar Nominees
Timestamps
00:00:00 - show start
00:03:27 - the hugo/cristian movie + tv challenge 2022
On today's special episode of Large Popcorn, Jackson Wells returns to talk the best films of 2021, each of us bringing our own list of 10 films to discuss in an alternating roundtable. What a special year for movies. What were some of your favorites last year?
It's our first Movie Club episode! Join Hugo and Cristian as they discuss Park Chan-Wook's vampire thriller, THIRST, featuring moral meditations on religion and sin, a tragic love story, and insane feet licking.
Keep an eye on our Twitter to vote for the next Movie Club film!
052: It's officially year 2 of Large Popcorn and we are back with the comedy thriller, READY OR NOT, featuring the Canadian comedian - RIP Mel Fleets Her Tweets - Mel Felker! Let's discuss body horror, absurdism, autonomy, and Samara Weaving's blood curdling scream. F--kin' rich people, am I right??
Have you been having dreams that weren't just dreams? What is real anymore? Find out on this week's very special episode when Hugo Pinai returns to discuss LANA WACHOWSKI'S long awaited sequel to the techno thriller franchise with: The Matrix Resurrections. Let's talk about legacy, metatextual criticism, fan service subversion, and, most importantly, love.
Cheers to Large Popcorn year 1! See you in the new year!
Canadian director Palmer Wells returns to discuss his newest film, To Whom It May Concern, on this very special episode of Large Popcorn. Join us as we interview Palmer on creating the intermedia experience of the I Miss My Friends World - from writing, filmmaking, EP recording, art, and more. Let's discuss trauma, isolation, depression, cold water, Childish Gambino, and much, much more.
In anticipation of No Way Home, Eric Ginn RETURNS for this week's episode to discuss all the Spider-Man movies! From Tobey, Andrew, and Tom's Peter Parker to Shameik's Miles Morales, join us as we talk about all the elements that make up the web-slinger movies as well as our favorite depictions beyond cinema. With great power comes great responsibility... and maybe a great podcast???
On this week's episode, Tessa Ginn joins us to discuss the life of Jonathan Larson in the new Netflix film, Tick, Tick... BOOM! Let's discuss music, creativity, love, and the way we process every moment in between in what is truly a lovely musical from Lin-Manuel Miranda. And, yes, Cristian finally gets to talk about Gilmore Girls with someone.
On this week's episode, we give our mini review of the controversial yet continuously award nominated film, EMILIA PEREZ. Plus, our first 2025 movies and more Oscar's predictions.
Stay tuned for our Marquee topic of the show episode next week where we begin our Mission Impossible Rewatch Challenge.
Next episode: Mission Impossible | Mission Impossible Rewatch Challenge
Jack in, baby - it's time to re-enter the world of THE MATRIX on this week's episode when Hugo Pinai and Jackson Wells return to discuss the series sequels: Reloaded, Revolutions, and the Animatrix! Let's discuss determinism, philosophy, cyber jesus, hero deconstruction, and excitement for Resurrections. I swear, we're normally not this pretentious. Every beginning has an end.
046: On today's episode, Kale Ryder returns to the show as we journey to the old west with Jeymes Samuel's The Harder They Fall. Let's discuss race, power, the reclamation of space, vengeance, Jonathan Majors, and just overall cool filmmaking. And before you ask, yes, we somehow manage to bring up Evangelion again. Is the devil dead? Tune in and find out.
044: Arrakis -- Dune -- Desert Planet. We journey to the land of sand and spice on this very special episode of Large Popcorn with returning guest, Hugo Pinai. Listen as we discuss the film elements that make DUNE one of Denis' best and how he managed to film the "unfilmable." Plus, Hugo offers his spoiler free review of Marvel's ETERNALS. Don't be afraid to listen - fear is the mind killer.
043: On today's episode, film student Benjamin Weeks returns to talk about the latest 007 movie starring Daniel Craig, No Time to Die. Let's discuss the Craig-Bond era of 007 movies and what elevates the character of James beyond tropey/problematic action hero to become a beloved character of the series. What's your favorite Craig-Bond movie? (Also, yooooooo this episode drops on my birthday - whaddup!!)
Concession Stand
Which horror villain would you want to get murdered by?
Reel Round-Up
PlayStation releases a trailer for the Uncharted movie
042: On this week's show, we're joined by the co-founder of Point in Progress and Tech Raptor's newest video editor, Mario Rivera! Join us as we discuss the cult 2014 thriller, The Guest. Let's discuss masculinity, military conditioning, and horror tropes! Be careful who you let in on this very special episode...
041: On this week's show, we're joined by Twitch streamer Kitsugoi to talk about the 2018 dark humor film, The Art of Self-Defense! Join us as we discuss loneliness, toxic masculinity, and the marginalization of women. Oh, and we also talk about 7/11 hot dogs... You don't want to miss this one!
040: Islam returns to this week's podcast for our most insane episode yet with the British dark comedy, Four Lions. Theres just as much to learn from the movie as there is to laugh at. However, we do advise a CONTENT WARNING ahead of the show. Otherwise, quit listening to shaytan's wassa wassa and tune into the show!
039: It's time for an 80s classic on this week's Large Popcorn when filmmaker Aaron Roetcisoender guests the show. Join as we head into the world of ghosts and the Environmental Protection Agency with GHOSTBUSTERS. Does the film still hold up or is it childhood nostalgia? Find out on this week's podcast - just don't cross the streams!
038: For the very first time, Large Popcorn covers a video game! Join us as we discuss trauma, subject, and the weird in Housemarque's AAA rouge-lite, Returnal. We also try to dissect the new Matrix: Resurrections trailer! Don't fear the reaper, this is quite the episode you don't want to miss!
The Concession Stand
Narrative structure in Rogue-lites
Reel Round-Up
The Matrix: Resurrections trailer reactions & predictions
On this week's show we conclude our Winter series focused on the Rom Coms we haven't seen. This week, it's the underrated (???) How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.
Stay tuned for our Reel Week episode next week.
Next episode: Mission Impossible | The Mission Impossible Rewatch Challenge
037: On today's episode, the host of Stats on Stats, Richey Dolphus, joins us to talk about the late 2000s Rom-Com classic, The Proposal. Let's discuss if Sandra Bullock truly is the GOAT of rom-com films. We also take an in-depth look at the Spider-Man No Way Home trailer to make predictions for the movie!
036: On today's very nostalgic episode, #1 Cat in the Hat fan and Twitch streamer DJ Gillard joins the show to talk about 2000's cyberpunk Gotham film, Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker. From it's dark story, incredible homage to the bat-mythos, and inspiring themes, it's easy to see why Return of the Joker is one of the best Batman films. Oh, and we also talk about the Annapurna game, Twelve Minutes.
035: On today's episode, Twitch streamer Kale Ryder joins the show to talk about the 2009 campy horror flick, Jennifer's Body. Do we also talk about Neon Genesis Evangelion and the Joker for some reason, sure! Otherwise, join us as we discuss Megan Fox, Hollywood's failings, and what femininity can teach us about the patriarchy.
Another exciting week as the one and only Cameron Hawkins joins the show to talk the original and iconic Pixar film, Toy Story! We also get on a massive Spider-Man 2 tangent and, let me tell you, the hot takes in that segment are absolutely insane. So listen in because you've always got a friend in us! And let us know what you think is the best Pixar film
Reel Round-Up
Scarlett Johansson suing Disney
Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man casting anniversary
Travis Scott's Cactus Jack Films to produce multiple movies for A24
On today's episode, Cristian finally puts his MA to use as Jackson Wells rejoins the show to analyze David Lowery's newest film, The Green Knight. Listen as the two attempt to synthesize the cerebral film's postmodern take on the chivalric themes of the original text, fan over Dev Patel's disheveled look, and somehow forget to bring up Neon Genesis Evangelion for that one scene. What are you waiting for? Join the round table and indulge us in this game by listening!
Love is indeed a battlefield on today's episode when special guest Emmett Watkins Jr. joins the show to talk the early 00s iconic Rom-Com, 13 Going on 30. Hang out with us as we discuss themes of confidence, honesty, and coming-of-age, the impact Rom-Coms have in our lives, and, of course, that Thriller dance sequence. Is 13 Going on 30 one of the best Rom-Coms ever? Does the movie do the kid-becomes-adult trope better than Big? And are we allowed to simp over Jennifer Garner AND Mark Ruffalo? Listen and find out.
On today's episode, Hugo Pinai makes his triumphant return to the show to discuss yet another sci-fi movie, Steven Spielberg's Minority Report. Come listen to us talk about sci-fi aesthetics, utopia vs dystopia, ethics, and more! It would be a (pre)crime if you decided not to listen.
On this special episode of Large Popcorn, friend of the show Ethan Brannon joins to talk about his favorite film, Love, Simon. Join us as we talk about queer representation and the impact Love, Simon had for many people in the queer community as an inspiration for coming out. A romcom all about self discovery and iced coffees, this is one you don't want to miss.
Reel Round-Up
Adam Driver to sing while performing cunnilingus in ANNETTE
029: It's all about family when the host of Anime Nation of The Penultimate Conquest, Ryan Smith, joins the show to talk about the newest entry in the Fast & Furious franchise, F9. Let's talk about what makes these car actions movies so successful, it's growing cast, what we expect for the final films, and, of course, Paul Walker. Vamos bandoleros and listen in!
Reel Round-Up
Neon Genesis Evangelion 3.0 + 1.0 to debut on Amazon Prime
028: On today's show, the host of Patch Notes, Ceasar Torres, joins us to talk about the 2018 Oscar winning animated feature film, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Listen as we discuss BIPOC representation, trauma, family dynamics, perseverance, and how much we miss Stan Lee. Take a leap of faith and listen to the show! After all, anyone can wear the mask...
What do you think we see in the upcoming sequel?
Reel Round-Up items include
Jerry Seinfeld to star and direct in UNFROSTED for Netflix - a pop-tart movie
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts set for June 2022
027: On today’s show: sci-fi makes its long awaited return! Canadian film friend, Jackson Wells, and the cohost of Remember the Film and I’m So Tired, Hugo Pinai, join me to discuss the Wachowski’s iconic 1999 film, The Matrix. Let’s discuss philosophy, apocalypse, capitalism and conformity, and queer theory. Will you take the red pill or the blue pill?
026: On today's episode: Canadian film buddy Jackson Wells returns to talk Rian Johnson's directorial debut with his indie cult and noir inspired film Brick. From its incredibly tight script, puzzle box story, and Lynch-esque setting - all that and more - Brick may be one of the greatest first films of all time. And how about that basement scene?
025: On today's episode, film student Benjamin Weeks returns to talk about the Oscar nominated familial drama, The Father. From decoding the film's motifs, attempting to understand Anthony's perceived reality, and discussing the horrifying realities of dementia, this may be Large Popcorn's most emotionally heavy episode to-date. How do you read the events of The Father?
Segments
Reel Round-Up
Reel Round-Up items include
Dune and The French Dispatch to debut at film festivals this year
The animated TMNT movie gets a release date of August 2023