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Popcorn Culture

Talking apes and Jedi Knights are cool, but how do they impact Hollywood as a whole? That"s the kind of stuff we talk about on Popcorn Culture - a mixed-bag-exploration of the movies, TV shows, and pop culture buzz that we love, as well as the ones we love (slightly) less.

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45:30

Superman + Favourite Superheroes

Popcorn Culture ·

2025/07/11

After putting us through the emotional wringer in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, James Gunn is back with another comic book adaptation — this time, not obscure misfits but arguably the most iconic superhero of all: Superman. Starring David Corenswet as the new Man of Steel, this marks the first chapter in Gunn’s ambitious reboot of the DC Universe. Could this be the film that finally sets the DCU on the right track after years of false starts? We review the film and then on Take Two, talk about our

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43:31

F1 and Jurassic World Rebirth + Awesome Movie Moments

Popcorn Culture ·

2025/07/04

We review F1, a high‑octane, Hollywood‑polished Formula 1 drama starring Brad Pitt as a washed-up racer turned mentor, and Jurassic World Rebirth, where Scarlett Johansson leads a team to a forbidden island to extract DNA from colossal, mutated dinosaurs for a miracle drug. And then on Take 2, inspired by the original wonder of turning the corner and seeing the brachiosaurus for the first time, we talk about movie moments that filled us with awe. Image Credit: IMDbSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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46:36

How to Train Your Dragon + Elio

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2025/06/20

We bring you a double bill of Pixar's latest space-venture, Elio, and the live-action version of How to Train Your Dragon. In the former, Pixar bring us a socially alienated boy who's obsessed with aliens and finds himself abducted and having to navigate an intergalactic conflict. In the latter, we have Dean DeBlois, who directed the original animated trilogy, returning to bringing Hiccup and Toothless’ story into a new visual era. Then on Take Two, we discuss children's movies we still love as

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41:44

Ballerina + Violence On Screen

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2025/06/13

In this episode, we’re reviewing Ana de Armas’ entry to the John Wick universe, as a ballerina trained to be an assassin in the - obviously named - Ballerina. We talk about whether it’s a worthy spinoff, and as stylish as the original franchise, before going on to talk in Take Two about violence on screen, and where the limits and appeal are, from bone-crunching, blood-gushing fights and sequences, to the power of implied acts of violence.Image Credit: IMDbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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44:51

Keluang Man and Mountainhead + Favourite Childhood...

Popcorn Culture ·

2025/06/06

Anwari Ashraf – the man behind the hit series Project: High Council – brings the iconic 90s comedy animated superhero Keluang Man to life on the big screen. But does he do Malaysia’s OG superhero justice? Separately, Mountainhead is the new HBO film from Succession creator Jesse Armstrong. It’s a satirical look at tech billionaires grappling with guilt and ego as the world collapses around them. We review both these films and then on Take Two discuss some of our favourite characters from our

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46:51

Title: The Last of Us S2 and Lilo & Stitch + Adaptations

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2025/05/30

Brace yourselves for a weird and wild double bill on Popcorn Culture this week as we review the second season of The Last of Us, which sees the survivors of the cordyceps zombie apocalypse continue to deal with grief, tribalism, and of course, said cordyceps zombies. Then we pair that up with Disney’s latest live action remake of a beloved animation, Lilo & Stitch. After that, we extend the discussion by talking about adaptations as a whole - what are the pitfalls and joys of translating stories

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45:43

Mission Impossible - The Final Reckoning + Movie Stars

Popcorn Culture ·

2025/05/23

With Tom Cruise’s final outing (or is it) as Ethan Hunt in Mission Impossible - The Final Reckoning making its blockbuster-y way to every Malaysian cinema, we talk about the movie, where it fits into the larger franchise, and whether it’s a fitting end to the adventures of the IMF. After that, we ponder the changing nature of movie stardom, especially with Tom Cruise often touted as one of the last old school movie stars in the Hollywood mould.Image Credit: IMDbSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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45:53

Andor Season 2 + the Best of Star Wars

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2025/05/16

In this episode, we catch up with the second (and as it turns out, final) season of Andor, completing the transformation of Cassian Andor into the rebel leader we see in Rogue One. We discuss whether it lives up to the expectations set in Season 1, as well as how the compressed production and story schedule affects the show. Then, we're taking the opportunity to geek out about all the people, things and places that have played a role in making the stories of a galaxy long time ago, and far far away

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46:17

Stuff We Missed: Blood Brothers/Projekt U.F.O/Hacks +...

Popcorn Culture ·

2025/05/09

In this Round Robin edition of Stuff We Missed, we’re each taking turns to recommend a recent release that's worth watching and catching up with. First up, a local film helmed by Abhilash Chandra & Syafiq Yusof. It has grossed over RM 62 million so far and is one of the most successful local films ever made. Then, we talk about a Polish satire that blends questions surrounding UFOs and extraterrestrials, with the history of martial law in the country. And finally, a review of Emmy Award-winning

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43:25

Thunderbolts + MCU Post-Endgame

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2025/05/02

We review Thunderbolts, an antihero ensemble that brings together the likes of Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian and US Agent—basically, the chaotic neutral Avengers. We discuss whether this morally grey squad can inject fresh energy into a superhero universe many feel is running on fumes. Then on Take Two, we ask: Is the MCU still exciting for you? And what’s your favourite Marvel movie post-Endgame?Image Credit: IMDbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:09

Sinners + Most Memorable IMAX Experiences

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2025/04/25

Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan (Fruitvale Station, Creed and Black Panther) reunite for Sinners, a period vampire thriller set in the 1930s. Jordan delivers dual performances as twin brothers who are trying to leave their troubled life behind and return to their hometowns only to be greeted by a greater evil. We review the film and then on Take Two, we discuss our most memorable IMAXexperiences.Image Credit: IMDbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:23

Black Mirror S7 + Science Fiction On-Screen

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2025/04/18

2 years after its last outing, Black Mirror is back with its 7th season, promising a return to its roots, as well as sequels and companion pieces to earlier episodes. But of course, as real life has gotten more surreal, Black Mirror has also had to expand and experiment to keep up - so does this latest season manage to land its punches? We discuss, before then talking about the best science fiction representations on screen.Image Credit: IMDbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:54

The White Lotus + Wealth on Screen

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2025/04/11

White Lotus is back with another season, this time set in one of if not the most popular tourist destinations in this side of the world, Thailand. As you'd come to expect from the series, there are of course shenanigans involving privileged and eccentric characters and a mystery brimming underneath the surface. We discuss if it lives up to the previous seasons, and then on Take Two explore the various portrayals of wealth on screen.Image Credit: IMDbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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43:44

A Minecraft Movie + Video Game Adaptations

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2025/04/04

Based on the hit video game, A Minecraft Movie explores what happens when a bunch of misfits find themselves in a cubic world that thrives on imagination, and set out on a quest. Starring Jack Black, Jason Momoa and Danielle Brooks in an ensemble cast, the film has had a long production journey, but has finally made it to the big screen! We discuss whether it’s a film that works even if you’re not a fan of the OG video game, and then pivot to talking about video game adaptations (of which there are

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44:15

Severance & Adolescence + Best/Worst Fictional...

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2025/03/28

We’ve got a double bill of TV reviews in this episode, starting with Severance Season 2! Now that the innies have discovered the truth about their outies, what do they do next? Will Helly R, Mark S and Irving B ever be liberated from their never-ending nine-to-five? We discuss if season 2 is just as addictive as the first. Next, we discuss the most talked-about miniseries on Netflix right now – Adolescence. The harrowing but relevant series follows a 13-year-old teenage boy, Jamie who is arrested

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43:51

Ne Zha 2 / Nickel Boys + Movies about Difficult Themes

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2025/03/21

It's a double bill of reviews tonight, kicking off with what is - at the moment - the most successful animation films ever, Ne Zha 2. We talk about whether the film is worth the hype, and what it signals about international animation. After that, we move on to RaMell Ross’s Nickel Boys, which is about a friendship that forms between two boys who’ve been sent to a notoriously abusive reform school, and how that echoes through the rest of their lives. It was nominated for two Academy Awards, and

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44:24

Mickey 17 + Desperate Protagonists

Popcorn Culture ·

2025/03/14

Bong Joon-ho, acclaimed director of Parasite, is back with Mickey 17! This sci-fi thriller stars Robert Pattinson as a disposable worker on a colonization mission, one who keeps getting replaced every time he dies. We discuss if this is another win for Bong Joon Ho (and Pattinson) and then, on Take Two, talk about desperate protagonists in film and TV. Image Credit: IMDbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:59

A Complete Unknown + Cast A Biopic of Your Choice

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2025/03/07

As Oscar-nominated films continue to grace Malaysian theatres, the latest in the list is James Mangold’s Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown. With Timothee Chalamet filling the lead role, the movie charts a very specific time in Dylan’s life, as an up-and-coming folk musician in New York, and his electric turn. We talk about the movie and whether it deserves the fanfare it’s getting, before pivoting in Take Two to ask: is there a biopic you’d like to see made, and who would you cast in the lead

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43:16

Nosferatu + Vampire Movies

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2025/02/28

The highly anticipated Robert Eggers gothic not-Dracula film, Nosferatu finally hits Malaysian cinemas. We review this remake and discuss why Eggers is one of the best auteurs today, and then on Take Two, talk about our favourite vampire movies and shows then on The B-side, tbc.Image Credit: IMDbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:29

A Real Pain + Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy &...

Popcorn Culture ·

2025/02/21

We’ve got a double bill for you this week! Starting with A Real Pain, directed and written by Jesse Eisenberg,a buddy comedy road movie that looks at the (mis)adventures of two cousins exploring Poland after the passing of their late grandmother. Lauded for its performances and bittersweet tone, the movie is also up for two Academy Awards. And on a separate note and just in time for Valentine’s Day, the latest installment of Bridget Jones is out on the big screen, seeing our heroine tackle middle

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