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Apr 16, 2025 1 hr

The Amateur

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Text the Popcorn Pundits Podcast and let us know what you think! We’d love to hear from you. Week 77: This week, we’re diving into a trio of wildly different worlds—no two are alike, but all promise cinematic thrills! From wordless survival epics to blocky adventures and down‑and‑dirty espionage, Peter, James, and Nikky have you covered. 🌊 Flow A flooded world… a lone cat… and zero dialogue. Flow uses pure visuals and sound design to tell its story—think Wall‑E meets The Red Turtle. Peter explores how this silent gem packs emotional punch without a single spoken word. 🟫 A Minecraft Movie Four misfits. One mysteriougamer‑fueled blockbuster: does it level up to a true family favorited Hess’s gamer‑fueled blockbuster: does it level up to a true family favorite, or does it crash and burn like a creeper in daylight? 🕵️ The Amateur Rami Malek stars as Charlie Heller, a cryptographer turned rogue operative bent on revenge after his wife’s murder. Nikky digs into this lean, mean spy thriller—equal parts Mr. Robot tension and Jason Bourne grit. 🔄 Plus, Nikky’s Sequel Don’t miss this week’s time‑travel segment, where Nikky resurrects one of last year’s Pundits’ picks. Which film do you think she’s dragging back into the spotlight? 🎧 New episode every Thursday – Get your weekly fix of sharp takes, deep dives, and plenty of cinematic chaos. Listen & Watch: Spotify: YouTube: @ThePopcornPundits 💬 Tell us: Which world would you survive—wordless floodlands, a pixelated realm, or the dark underbelly of international spycraft? Connect with Us: Instagram: @ThePopcornPundits TikTok: @ThePopcornPundits Facebook: The Popcorn Pundits Email: [email protected] #FlowMovie #MinecraftMovie #TheAmateur #NikkysSequel #MoviePodcast #FilmReview #ThePopcornPundits #PeterNikkyJames #NewEpisodeEveryThursday

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