EPISODE · Mar 22, 2025 · 1H 21M
Allow Us to Reintroduce Ourselves + Punching Bag, Nickel Boys, and Opus Reviews
from Brown Butter Popcorn · host Mike Bibbins and Toy
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!
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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!
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