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HooperCast Movie Hour

by Conner Dempsey

Engage with the creative process and join hosts Conner and Dustin as they use film and television as templates for the discussion of topics such as storytelling, representation, corporate consolidation, life affirmation, and challenging one's opinions.

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  1. #608: Indiana Crohn’s (The Indiana Jones Trilogy)

    0:00 - How would Indy handle Crohn’s Disease? 9:15 - But other than that, this is just a freewheeling discussion about what the Indy films mean to us personally, what they did for moviemaking, for pop culture, and why they remain unique, even from their lesser-quality sequels. ----- Executive...

  2. #607: Have It Your Way (“Obsession”, “Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie”, “How to Train Your Dragon”)

    0:00 - Some quick housekeeping: one one annual staple, I QUIT. 3:50 - RECOMMENDATION - “Obsession” (2026) 15:07 - “Obsession is also a cologne. A quick discussion regarding cologne. 16:47 - RECOMMENDATION - “Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie” (2026). 27:35 - We’re in favor of these YouTubers...

  3. #606: Ehyess (“Coyote vs Acme”)

    0:00 - Remember our Toy Story 6 pitch? Pepperidge Farm remembers. 5:30 - REVIEW - “Coyote vs. Acme” (2026). The long-awaited, nearly-erased film is finally in theaters, and we done saw it. 24:24 - Financially, was Warner Brothers right to shelf this film? Take a look at the box office. -----...

  4. #605: For Best Results, Use As Directed (“Remarkably Bright Creatures”)

    0:00 - I did something! I took my kids to the beach! 2:40 - REVIEW - “Remarkably Bright Creatures” (2026). Popular book adaptation for Netflix, one of many. 18:00 - What are our thoughts on baby-friendly screenings? This kicks off a big discussion about the variety of offerings that perhaps…

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  5. #604: Slenderman So Hot Right Now (Documentary Grab Bag)

    0:00 - REPRIMAND - “Beware the Slenderman” (2017). On a rewatch of this doc, plus a reading of Kathleen Hale’s book, I now believe this doc is just as slimy and opportunistic as the narrative horror films produced around the time of the stabbing, even though it acted as if it were above such...

  6. #603: The End of Old Feet (“The End of Oak Street”)

    0:00 - The new airport and the MCU’s hack writing as of late. 3:00 - Dustin and I both went antiquing over the weekend! 14:45 - REVIEW - “The End of Oak Street” (2026). Non-spoilers! Should you see this in theaters? 36:30 - SPOILERS BEGIN - Let’s get deeper into the story, the ending, the…

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  7. #602: The Watercooler Effect (“The Goonies”)

    0:00 - REVIEW - “The Goonies” (1985). I finally watched The goddamn Goonies, now please leave me alone. 14:23 - The people who read spoilers instead of watching stuff. https://okayzoomer.substack.com/p/the-people-who-love-having-tv-and ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon…

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  8. #601: Inter-quel (“Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender”)

    0:00 - “The Rescuers Down Under” remains one of the best of all movies. 1:40 - REVIEW - “Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender” (2026). No spoilers! ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoom, QuickTime,...

  9. #600: Sadist Sink & Green Jay (“Spider-Man: Brand New Day”)

    0:00 - Perfect Yogurt vs Fro-Yo vs Ice Cream. 5:00 - REVIEW - “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” (2026). No spoilers yet! Just our general thoughts and reactions to the movie! 33:00 - SPOILER TIME! We’re talking about plot details, secret characters, the ending, and the future of this franchise, the...

  10. #599: Good For You, I Don’t Get It (“Willow”, “Hacks” Finale, “Fargo” Series)

    0:00 - Conner would like to explain himself. We make pledges, and we intend to keep them, but life happens. 8:30 - DISCUSSION - “Willow” (1988). I recently saw this movie for the first time, and as an adult man. We discuss why life experience and cultural context matters when you are first…

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  11. #598: What You Think You Want (“Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die”)

    0:00 - Hey, our 600th episode is going to be Spider-Man! 2:15 - Cats and John Cleese. 4:15 - Conner pledges to watch “Avatar: The Last Airbender”, the original series. 12:10 - REVIEW - “Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die” (2026). No spoilers yet. This is equal parts complaining about Hulu. 25:40 -...

  12. #597: Troy Story (“The Odyssey”)

    0:00 - For some reason, we decide to discuss superpowers. 11:00 - REVIEW - “The Odyssey” (2026). The hype, the filmmaking, the literary history, the “authenticity” conversation, and the recommendation. 46:40 - SPOILERS for the film (and this centuries-old story). 1:18:00 - What should Christopher...

  13. #596: Just Okay Boy (“Good Boy”)

    0:00 - Conner learned about “Red Door, Yellow Door” and is now dealing with preteen hypnotism. 10:37 - REVIEW - “Good Boy” (2025) 24:35 - SPOILERS begin. ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoom,...

  14. #595: Super Hurl (“Supergirl”)

    0:00 - Baseball Shirts! 2:00 - Update on Dustin’s Leg! 4:50 - How was your 4th of July? 6:00 - REVIEW - “Supergirl” (2026). No spoilers yet, but Dustin gives his thoughts on this film, and on the source material it draws from. ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music…

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  15. #594: CG Danger (“Flow”, “Greenland 2”, “Keeper”)

    0:00 - Conner has one cat, then a kitten, finds two more kittens, then finds acceptance. Why don’t people want to adopt cats? 5:35 - RECOMMENDATION - “Flow” (2024). 13:54 - CRITIQUE - “Greenland 2: Migration (2026).37:02 - RECOMMENDATION - “Keeper” (2025).-----Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey…

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  16. #593: Clip Clop (“Toy Story 5”)

    0:00 - Dustin’s Physical Therapy adventures. 8:30 - REVIEW - “Toy Story 5” (2026). We give some quick thoughts on the 4th film, for context, and then our spoiler-free thoughts on this movie. 26:00 - BEGIN SPOILERS. We discuss the plot in detail. 43:00 - We decide to write the 6th film…and boy do...

  17. #592: Pee First ("Masters of the Universe")

    REVIEW - “Masters of the Universe” (2026) ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoom, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro Special Thanks to Anchor FM (or “Spotify for Podcasters”,...

  18. #591: Faith vs Space (“Disclosure Day”)

    0:00 - Loud Noises and Alien Trap Music. 3:45 - REVIEW - “Disclosure Day” (2026). No spoilers, don’t worry. 45:50 - The movie fails to go all-in on what could have been its big theme. Here’s what we would have done instead. How do you think humanity would respond if presented with proof of alien...

  19. #590: Not Feeling Very Zen (“Man on the Run”)

    0:00 - Conner’s AC is fixed and I stopped myself from getting scammed! Jump to the next timecode if you’d like to not hear home repair stories. 6:05 - Dustin had a great fall. (Not that kind. It’s June). 26:28 - RECOMMENDATION - “Man on the Run” (2025). 48:30 - Conner has brief complaints about...

  20. #589: Man-Child and Goku (“The Mandalorian and Grogu”)

    0:00 - Conner’s hellish life without air conditioning in Alabama. 5:30 - Dustin’s one-sentence summary of the film, before we recklessly address spoilers. 6:30 - CRITIQUE - “The Mandalorian and Grogu” (2026). We discuss why this film wasn’t simply made into a season of the existing television…

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  21. #588: Garedevil (“Gary”, “Punisher: One Last Kill”, “Daredevil: Born Again S2”)

    We don’t do this as much anymore, but here’s several things in one episode! 1:00 - We’re getting older, so today’s chatter is about calories! Also we seemingly look down on accountants? 7:41 - THOUGHTS - “Daredevil: Born Again, Season 2” (2026). 12:55 - THOUGHTS - “Punisher: One Last Kill”…

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  22. #587: My Bird Wife (“Mercy”)

    1:00 - I think it’s fun when books are adapted into documentaries. 3:30 - REVIEW - “Mercy” (2026). 31:22 - Chris Pratt’s team’s choices lately. ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoom…

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  23. #586: Brando Recognition (“Tuner”)

    REVIEW - “Tuner” (2026). The reason many films feel familiar after a while, it’s just the way art is. It’s supposed to feel familiar enough while also feeling new. ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey…

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  24. #585: A Hot Dog Movie (“Apex”)

    0:00 - Conner’s trip to Gatlinburg. 15:00 - REVIEW: “Apex” (2026). ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoom, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro Special Thanks to Anchor FM (or…

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  25. #584: Inept Satan Worshippers (“Ready or Not 2”)

    0:00 - Man, 90s Nickelodeon, TOny Hawk, Skate Cultre, Hobie Da Cat. 12:09 - First we quickly discuss the first film, (“Ready or Not” (2019)) which we have both seen. 20:45 - SPOILERS for Film 1 27:09 - REVIEW - “Ready or Not 2: Here I Come” (2026) 40:35 - Get your shit together, Hulu. -----...

  26. #582: Basic Being Basic (“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie”)

    0:00 - Are we the video game-to-film-adaptation apologists now? 3:47 - This title, like what the fuck? 7:30 - REVIEW: “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” (2026). We get into why a simple story is fine, the difference between Memberberries and Adapting the Source Material. ----- Executive Producers:...

  27. #581: The New Normal (“Normal”)

    0:00 - REVIEW - “Normal” (2026). 11:20 - SPOILERS and DISCUSSION - things that should have been done differently. 30:34 - We get into the muddy subject of why there are so many “passable but not memorable” films out there, the ethics of choosing not to support independent films that aren’t...

  28. #580: A Cigarette and a Wrinkled Shirt (“Gran Turismo”)

    0:00 - Tattoo ink is rebelling against Conner, and we discuss our very very strange clothing habits. 13:23 - Did anyone see any of the Oscars? I know it was like 2 months ago, bite me. 21:00 - REVIEW/DEFENSE: “Gran Turismo” (2023). Conner has little to say about the film, but plenty to say to...

  29. #579: Project Male Harry (“Project Hail Mary”)

    0:00 - “Thundercats” outtakes, plus will Kellan die during this recording? Stay tuned to find out!1:30 - Saving your beard is always a mistake. 3:08 - REVIEW - “Project Hail Mary” (2026). We give our general thoughts on the movie, but quickly veer into discussions about the book as well, and we…

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  30. #578: Kuhschmiggity (“Wake Up Dead Man”)

    1:30 - Conner Boiled his hand. 4:38 - Conner’s Seaside Trip. 9:00 - Dustin saw “Project Hail Mary” quite a while ago, and would like to give it a recommendation before we review it on an upcoming episode. 13:13 - REVIEW - “Wake Up Dead Man”(2025). 31:52 - SPOILERS BEGIN!!!! Executive Producers:...

  31. #577: Dresser Dreams (“Train Dreams”)

    0:00 - We back! 13:00 - The concept of a multi-film series having an “entry point”, and we get into why it’s much harder for older people to quit social media and streaming. 43:47 - WE ARE reviewing a film this week! 44:00 - But first, “Dresser Dreams” 47:00 - RECOMMENDATION - “Train Dreams”…

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  32. #576: I Realized I Didn’t Care (“Alien: Earth”)

    1:15 - We make fun of the poster for this show while we get ready to start the discussion. 4:00 - DISCUSSION - “Alien: Earth” (1 season) 34:00 - We go on video eventually to discuss what would make a better Alien story and why Fox is so bad at making them. ----- Executive Producers: Conner…

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  33. #575: One-Man Homeless A-Team ("Reacher")

    0:45 - Reacher review 13:25 - We go into why television is the best medium for novel IPs. Yes, there have been film successes, but those are the exception, not the rule. ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey...

  34. #574: Sniff the Coffee Beans (“Hacks”)

    1:15 - HIGH RECOMMENDATION - “Hacks” (4 seasons) ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoom, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro Special Thanks to Anchor FM (or “Spotify for…

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  35. #573: Don’t Lose Hope (“The Handmaid’s Tale”)

    1:15 - HIGH RECOMMENDATION - “The Handmaid’s Tale” (six seasons). ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoom, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro Special Thanks to Anchor FM (or…

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  36. #572: Another Marvel Story (“Ironheart”)

    1:15 - LIGHT RECOMMENDATION - “Ironheart” (one season). ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoom, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro Special Thanks to Anchor FM (or “Spotify for...

  37. #571: Boats Aren’t France ("Friendship")

    0:00 - Just be an adult. Be a grown-up. 5:25 - RECOMMENDATION? - “Friendship” (2025). ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoom, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro Special Thanks to...

  38. #570: Dead Wife Comedy (“Shrinking”)

    1:15 - RECOMMENDATION - “Shrinking”. ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoom, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro Special Thanks to Anchor FM (or “Spotify for Podcasters”, whatever)...

  39. #569: 5 Percent of a Poopy Bed (“Presumed Innocent”)

    1:15 - RECOMMENDATION - “Presumed Innocent” ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoom, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro Special Thanks to Anchor FM (or “Spotify for Podcasters”,...

  40. #568: An Upsetting Evening (Best Movies of 2005)

    0:00 - A quick reminder that Homestarrunner.com is STILL A THING! Makes us feel old as all fuck. 6:45 - Welcome to the Best Movies of 2005. Here is my annual disclaimer and bulwark against stupid complaints about what isn’t on my subjective list. 10:45 - #14 The Island 12:30 - #13 The Longest…

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  41. #567: The Anti-Armageddon (“Don’t Look Up”)

    0:00 - It’s amazing that people can watch and enjoy art while totally missing its message, don’t you think? 8:00 - RECOMMENDATION - “Don’t Look Up” (2021) ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by…

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  42. #566: Dial It Back (“Relay”)

    0:00 - It’s Black Friday, and I hope you have somethings to be thankful for in this sea of garbage was live in. 6:45 - NON-RECOMMENDATION - “Relay” (2025) ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by…

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  43. #565: Blood Corn (“Jurassic World: Rebirth”)

    0:00 - In the same weekend, Conner watched two films directed by Steven Spielberg about crimes against the Jewish people. Not intentional. But Conner saw “Munich” and “Schindler’s List” for the first time and had feelings about both as they relate to recent world events. 8:00 - We stumble into a...

  44. #564: The Defiler (“Conan O’Brien Must Go”)

    0:00 - Who’s more likely to be dead by the end of the year, Conner or Dustin? 2:50 - RECOMMENDATION - (“Conan O’Brien Must Go”) - ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoom, QuickTime, Adobe...

  45. #563: G for Geesus (“Predator: Killer of Killers”)

    0:00 - I treated myself and bought a new audio mixer and fun video accouterments. I deserve it and I’m glad to be getting them! 6:00 - A quick conversation about canned water, which we love. 9:13 - LIGHT RECOMMENDATION - “Predator: Killer of Killers” (2025) 25:38 - We end up discussing franchise...

  46. #562: Danger Horse (“Death of a Unicorn”)

    0:00 - Intro and thoughts on Halloween. 2:00 - RECOMMENDATION - “Death of a Unicorn” (2025). 14:00 - Just make art, and don’t worry about anyone’s approval. ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by...

  47. #561: Bill Barbecue ("The Accountant" 1 & 2)

    0:00 - Cat mud butt. 4:00 - LIGHT RECOMMENDATIONS - “The Accountant”, “The Accountant 2” ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoom, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro Special Thanks…

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  48. #560: Lilo & SonofaBitch (“Lilo & Stitch”)

    0:00 - Intro and direct shaming of Disney. 1:50 - REVIEW - “Lilo & Stitch” (2025). ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoom, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro Special Thanks to…

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  49. #559: A Terrifying Stupid (“One Battle After Another”)

    0:00 - This is our last scheduled recording before our winter hiatus. Enjoy our previously recorded, unreleased backlog while we’re away doing other stuff until the spring! Keep us in your feeds because there will still be new episodes out for a while before we run out of reviews! 2:45 - REVIEW -...

  50. #558: Botched Legacy (“Bosch: Legacy” Series Finale)

    0:00 - Brief into by Conner about the significance of this show and the significance of Harry Bosch’s signature motto. 3:00 - CAUTIONARY TALE - “Bosch: Legacy”. 10:55 - We transition into talking about streaming platforms in general and their absolutely fucked business model that makes minimal...

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Engage with the creative process and join hosts Conner and Dustin as they use film and television as templates for the discussion of topics such as storytelling, representation, corporate consolidation, life affirmation, and challenging one's opinions.

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