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The Popcorn Diet

The Popcorn Diet

The Popcorn Diet is a show about bringing good movie buddies together and talkin" good movies wherever you listen to podcasts! Every movie has something to love, and we strive to stay away from negativity, trolling, and reveling in the bad by focusing and celebrating on what works while still bemoaning what doesn"t. We strive to be a movie community that isn"t divisive or condescending, that doesn"t treat you like garbage because you love certain movies. We"re just as willing to gush about Street

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01:01:17

Ep. 22 - Indy Directors Go Big / MCU Update / Thor...

The Popcorn Diet ·

2017/11/07

The fall blockbuster season is upon us with the release of Marvel's 3rd film of 2017, Thor: Ragnarok. We also discuss the popular trend of studios snatching up hot indy directors, as well as the state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Rick throws a little insider baseball. David gets phased. All that and more! (1:03) The Fall Blockbuster Season is Here! (4:42) Indy Directors Go Big for Studios! (15:07) Failed Jumps to Big Budgets (18:28) How Indy Directors Get the Gig (20:46) Marvel's Phases

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00:59:53

Ep. 21 - Oscar Season Is Upon Us! / Not Too Early...

The Popcorn Diet ·

2017/10/31

It's been nearly 2 months since we first took a crack at predicting the 2018 Oscars, and now we're back to take another look. We discuss some recent releases and revise our predictions. David takes the intro. Rick is baffled by a Streep cut. All that and more! (1:35) Goodbye to Halloween, Hello to the Oscar Season! (14:13) Analyzing the Contenders (20:17) Best Supporting Actress Revised Picks  (25:58) Best Supporting Actor Revised Picks (29:51) Best Actress Revised Picks (34:26) Best Actor

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01:05:35

Ep. 20 - A Celebration of Good Bad Movies / Geostorm

The Popcorn Diet ·

2017/10/24

Firstly, apologies for some of the crummy audio, as The Popcorn Diet worked remote for this episode. Coming to you from Orlando, the boys discuss Geostorm, Good Bad Movies, and what makes them so good. David loves Chris Klein as Charlie Nash. Rick flips out again. All that and more! (1:55) What Makes a Good Bad Movie Good? (15:39) The Popcorn Diet's Favorite Good Bad Movies (31:09) Geostorm Non-Spoiler Talk (47:58) Geostorm Gets Spoiled!

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01:07:56

Ep. 19 - Sisterly Guest Co-Host / Sibling Rivalry /...

The Popcorn Diet ·

2017/10/16

Rick's sister Leah joins The Popcorn Diet as a guest cohost to talk about great film rivalries, their weird sibling relationship, and the Emma Stone vs. Steve Carrell film Battle of the Sexes. Leah loves high school in the 90s. Rick hates on Marylin. All that and more! (0:31) Meet Special Guest Co-Host Leah Theodosis! (7:37) Favorite Movie Sibling Rivalries! (18:29) Men vs. Men in Film (28:31) Women vs. Women in Film (37:43) Men Vs. Women in Film (41:17) Battle of the Sexes Spoiler Free

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01:07:59

Ep. 18 - Spoiler Culture / Noir Films / Blade Runner...

The Popcorn Diet ·

2017/10/10

The Popcorn Diet Ep. 18 - Spoiler Culture / Noir Films / Blade Runner 2049 The Popcorn Diet crew saw one of their most anticipated movies of the year, Blade Runner 2049 and it has them talking noir films and taking a look at the modern spoiler obsessed culture. Rick explains Blockbuster to the young folk. David respects the artist. All that and more! (0:40) Pros and Cons of Recliner Theaters (2:05) Are We Too Obsessed With Spoilers? (28:26) A Celebration of Film Noir (40:21) Blade Runner 2049

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01:04:06

Ep. 17 - Memorable Villains and Henchmen / Kingsman...

The Popcorn Diet ·

2017/10/04

Rick and David saw one of their most anticipated movies of the fall, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, and are back to talk bout it. Rick's list is too long, again. David hates Jason Isaacs. All that and more! (0:46) We Saw Kingsman: The Golden Circle (4:42) What Makes a Great Movie Villain? (16:54) Rick & David's Favorite Villains (25:44) Celebrating the Henchmen (31:13) Kingsman: The Golden Circle Review - Spoiler Free! (45:58) Kingsman Spoiler Talk! (59:56) Random Last Thought: Who Should Be

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00:58:24

Ep. 16 - mother! / Cinemascore / The Divide Between...

The Popcorn Diet ·

2017/09/27

Rick saw mother! so he and David are gonna talk about it. They also break down what a Cinemascore is and the divide between critics and audiences.. David hates on art. Rick suffers angry flashbacks. All that and more! (1:44) mother! Reaction With Spoilers (13:14) WTF is Cinemascore? / Review Site Rumble (24:00) Who makes up a Cinemascore? (29:56) What Are Critics Even For?? (33:53) The Divide Between Critics and Audiences (44:27) Confusing/Unexpected Movies

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01:07:15

Ep. 15 - Favorite Moviegoing Experiences/ IT /...

The Popcorn Diet ·

2017/09/11

David and Rick attended the ALL CLOWN showing of IT at the Alamo Drafthouse in Phoenix and lived to tell the tale! Rick demands you suck it up. David is a fantasy casting genius. All that a much more in this weeks episode! (0:35) IT Happened! (3:03) Surviving the Clowns Only Screening & Favorite Movie Screenings! (13:45) Is IT Horror, Scary, Both, or None? (22:10) IT Spoiler Free Discussion (41:35) It Spoiler Discussion! (48:51) We Fantasy Cast the IT Sequel!

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01:03:21

Ep. 14 - Seasonal Slowness / Way Too Early Oscar Talk...

The Popcorn Diet ·

2017/09/04

David and Rick take a very very early look at how the Oscar awards season could shape up, what movies have already come out that could be contenders, and what is in the future. Rick freaks out about film awards. David is bullish about Steve Carell. All that and more! (0:44) Bleak Movie Theater Season (2:40) Rick Fights the Awards System (7:48) Already Released Awards Contenders (16:12) Looking at Potential 'Oscar Films' of 2017 (45:30) The Popcorn Diet Predicts the Oscars WAY TOO EARLY!

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01:01:00

Ep. 13 - Typecasting Actors / Those Who Broke the...

The Popcorn Diet ·

2017/08/21

David and Rick are excited to celebrate Steven Soderbergh's return from retirement with Logan Lucky. Rick defends his mother's honor. David sings praises to Adam Driver. All that and more! (0:50) Celebrating Soderbergh's Return (4:57) Talking Logan Lucky Spoiler Free! (22:28) Actors who Broke Out of Their Shell (33:48) Actors Who Should've Stayed in Their Wheelhouse (41:16) Actors Who We Want to See Mix it Up (48:55) Lucky Logan Spoiler Discussion!

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01:00:48

Ep. 12 - The Wild Western / Pops Williamson Special...

The Popcorn Diet ·

2017/08/15

A very special episode as Rick's Pops, David Williamson, joins The Popcorn Diet as a guest host to discuss westerns and their history! Pops makes some real deep cuts. John Wayne is just below God. Rick blames Pops for how he is. That and so much more! (1 :22) The Wild Wild Western (3:54) To Live and Die in the West(ern) (24:40) Western Tropes in other Genres (28:30) Will Millennials Raise The Western Again? (31:20) Listeners Favorite Westerns (35:50) Wind River Spoiler Free! (47:54) Wind

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00:55:29

Ep. 11 - Summer Movie Recap / Guardians in Hindsight...

The Popcorn Diet ·

2017/08/08

Sorry for the delay! We're back for our Summer Movie Season Recap and a look at Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 in hindsight with the rest of the summer. Rick and David get heated. Rick still hates The Emoji Movie. Lines are drawn. All that plus more! (1:15) The Summer Movie Recap (13:22) David & Rick's Best/Worst of Summer '17 (19:07) Hindsight Review: Guardians Vol. 2 (26:09) David and Rick Battle Over Tony Stark (50:13) What's Next for the Marvel Cinematic Universe

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00:59:04

Ep. 10 - Women Who Kick Ass / Charlize Theron is...

The Popcorn Diet ·

2017/08/01

Episode 10 of The Popcorn Diet comes to you from a hotel room in downtown Boston this week to celebrate Atomic Blonde and women who kick ass! Rick flips out over The Emoji Movie. David loves top hit 80s music. All that and more! (1:23) Women Who Kick Ass (8:42) Is Quality Diversity Finally Happening in Films? (12:32) Rick Freaks on The Emoji Movie for a Sec (13:52) Does Charlize Theron Hold the Action Movie Title Belt? (19:16) Listeners Share Their Favorite Badass Women in Film (23:17) Atomic

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01:00:50

Ep. 9 - David Returns! / Christopher Nolan Films /...

The Popcorn Diet ·

2017/07/25

David returns as we break down Christopher Nolan's filmography as well as his newest masterpiece, Dunkirk. David teaches history about Dunkirk. Rick goes toe to toe with big British media. All that and more! (1:17) David's Back! & Christopher Nolan Films (9:38) Favorite Christopher Nolan Films (12:30) Users Favorite War Films (18:55) History of the Dunkirk Evacuation (22:15) Rick vs. The Guardian on Dunkirk (27:55) Dunkirk: War Film or Suspense Film or Both? (34:24) Spoiling Dunkirk to the

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01:18:10

Ep. 8 - A Guest Co-Host / Ape-ocalypse Now / War for...

The Popcorn Diet ·

2017/07/18

A special guest co-host joins The Popcorn Diet for this Apes-centric apocalyptic episode. Rick admits to being out for no one but himself. Guest Co-Host Jeremy stands firmly by humanity. That and much more! (00:28) Welcoming Our Very Worst Movie Buddy Jeremy & Parental Advisory Warning (2:13) It's the End of the World as We Know It (5:01) The 10 Ape-ocalypses (20:45) Jeremy's Top 5 Favorite Movies (27:20) Listeners Share Their Favorite Apocalypse Movies (33:05) War for the Planet of The Apes -

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01:14:18

Ep. 7 - History of Heroes / Assembling Our Top 10 /...

The Popcorn Diet ·

2017/07/12

The boys are back to discuss one of the biggest movies of the year and break down the superhero genre as it evolved over time. David shows some emotional cracks for an unlikely film. Rick makes a stand on his favorite Zorro film. All that plus more! (1:01) Evolution of the Superhero on Film (21:36) Assembling Our Top 10 Superhero Films (43:31) Listeners Share Their Favorite Superhero Films (47:55) Spoiler-Free Spider-Man (1:02:25) Spider-Man: Homecoming Spoiler Talk

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01:01:40

Ep. 5 - History of SNL & Will Ferrell / Favorite...

The Popcorn Diet ·

2017/07/05

Rick and David survived the 4th of July to bring you our first comedy film episode! Along the way we discuss SNL Alpha males and females, the ease of making classic Christmas movies, and break down everything Will Ferrell. (1:37) History of SNL Alphas& Will Ferrell FIlms (20:19) Top 10 Will Ferrell Movies (and/or Characters) (35:58)The Listeners Tell Us Their Favorite Ferrell Films! (38:52) The House Spoiler-Free! (48:08) The House Spoiler Discussion!

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01:02:41

Ep. 6 - What Makes a Good Heist? / We Stole Our Top...

The Popcorn Diet ·

2017/07/05

In this episode, we revert to a life of crime and break down the delightful genre of HEIST FILMS. David finally has more in his Top 10. Rick laments the Edgar Wright movie we'll never get. Plus much more! (1:28) The First Heist Movie Ever Made (3:32) What makes the perfect heist (film)? (20:05) Stealing Heist Films For Our Top 10 (40:34) Listeners Share Their Favorite Blockbusters (44:54) Baby Driver Spoiler Free Discussion! (50:47) We Spoil ALL of Baby Driver

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01:30:38

Ep. 4 - BIG Star Wars News / Blockbusting /...

The Popcorn Diet ·

2017/06/26

Coming to you from sunny San Diego, The Popcorn Diet is on the road this week but still finding time to break down blockbusters. David has no emotions, Ricky cries at every movie, and Michael Bay might be an insane genius. (00:43) On the road in San Diego/Blockbusting (01:52) Big Crazy Movie News! Star Wars! Jurassic World! Daniel Day-Lewis! (20:35) The Popcorn Diet gives a brief history of Blockbusters (24:29) Our Top 10 Favorite Blockbusters (No Sequels, Reboots, or Remakes!!) (52:36)

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01:25:00

Ep. 3 - Animation Domination / Live-Action Remakes /...

The Popcorn Diet ·

2017/06/19

It only took us 3 episodes for Ricky to completely lose his mind. The boys contemplate if they're too old for cartoons, the future of animation in a live-action remake world, give their Top 10's, and argue about Cars 3, of all movies. (00:40) Have we gotten too old for these cartoons? (02:01) The Popcorn Diet presents a brief history of animated films! (19:15) Rise of the Live-Action Remakes! (33:27) Our Top 10 Favorite Animated Films (1:00:00) Listeners Fantasy-Cast Universal's Dark

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