The Monkey

Text the Popcorn Pundits Podcast and let us know what you think! We’d love to hear from you.Welcome to Week 69 of The Popcorn Pundits—where the films are as unpredictable as your aunt's fruitcake and our banter is even more off-the-wall! This week, we're serving up a cocktail of cinematic chaos that’s guaranteed to tickle your funny bone and maybe even scare the stuffing out of you.The Monkey:Peter & James kick things off with The Monkey. When twin brothers Bill and Hal dig up their dad’s creepy old monkey toy in the attic, they unleash a string of gruesome deaths. Who knew a forgotten relic could be more cursed than that leftover Halloween candy? It’s a wild ride of family drama and primate pandemonium!Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy:Meanwhile, Nikky brings us Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy. Follow Bridget as she navigates widowhood, single motherhood, and the modern dating app jungle. Her love life gets even wilder when she finds herself pursued by a younger man—and maybe even her son’s science teacher. Talk about mixing up your parent-teacher meetings with speed dating!Maria:Then, we tip our opera hats to Maria, chronicling the final days of the incomparable Maria Callas in 1970s Paris. Watch as the world’s greatest diva confronts her identity with the kind of drama that would make even the most seasoned soap star shed a tear—if only there were a laugh track for all the theatrics!Peter’s Homework – Emilia Pérez:For his homework, Peter reviews Emilia Pérez. In this audacious tale, a cartel leader named Emilia, with the help of a long-overlooked lawyer Rita, fakes her own death to finally live as her true self. It’s as bold as it is bonkers—and Peter’s got opinions that are as fiery as a Mexican hot sauce!New Podcast Episode Every Thursday – Mark your calendars for our weekly dose of film madness, hilarious insights, and unexpected twists!Listen & Watch Here:Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2bB8BNrN0cZDfIY0v90iK5?si=f272b19586934ff3YouTube:www.youtube.com/@ThePopcornPunditsDrop a comment below—would you risk a cursed monkey, swipe through Bridget’s dating disasters, belt out an opera finale, or fake your own death? We’re all ears for your wild ideas!Connect with Us:Instagram: @ThePopcornPunditsTikTok: @ThePopcornPunditsFacebook: The Popcorn PunditsEmail: [email protected]#TheMonkey #BridgetJonesMadAboutTheBoy #Maria #EmiliaPérez #FilmReview #MoviePodcast #ThePopcornPundits #PeterNikkyJames #NewEpisodeEveryThursday