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Popcorn and Soda
by Jason Furie, Adam Roth
Pals Jason Furie and Adam Roth watch a lot of movies and TV shows and then argue about how cool it is. Sometimes they agree on stuff. Join them in this bite-sized show celebrating the spirit of the modern nerd. They may end up talking about Star Wars more than anything, and that's ok.
Episodes
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Alien: Romulus (2024)
It's been 2 years since we did an episode. So sue us! Jason Furie and Adam Roth are such huge Alien franchise fans that we just had to talk about Alien: Romulus (2024) from director Fede Alvarez. Did we love it or loathe it? One way to find out... Visit Website | Join Newsletter | Support |...
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The Witches (1990)
Based on a children's book by Roald Dahl, with puppet master Jim Henson as Exectutive Producer, and star Anjelica Huston how could anything go wrong!? Jason Furie and Adam Roth dive into The Witches (1990) and see how this 90s classic stands the test of time. We didn't bother with the Disney+…
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Andor (2022) 3-Episode Premiere
Are you tired of new Star Wars shows on Disney+ yet? Neither are we! Jason Furie and Adam Roth jump into the newest series on the block Andor to discuss the 3 episode premiere. Does this prequel to a prequel that is technically also a sequel have what it takes to impress our jaded little Star…
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Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)
For better or for worse, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is a very different place after the events of Avengers: Endgame (2019). Jason Furie and Adam Roth watch the latest MCU film Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) and ultimately decide how it stacks up against the other 3 Thor films, Thor comic...
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CODA (2021)
Does anyone really care if a movie wins an Academy Award for Best Picture anymore? Well, Jason Furie and Adam Roth figured the winner has to be at least a half-decent movie right? With that theory in mind, they check out last year's winner CODA (2021), which stands for Child of Deaf Adults, about…
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Romancing the Stone (1984)
Believe it or not Jason Furie had never seen the 80s classic Romancing the Stone (1984) and Adam Roth had never seen it as an adult. Well, they both just watched it and you may be surprised by their reactions. Do you adore this Robert Zemeckis classic starring Kathleen Turner and Michael Douglas,...
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Thirteen Lives (2022)
We don't typically cover based-on-a-true-story films, but Thirteen Lives (2022) directed by Ron Howard seemed worth a watch. A retelling of the June 2018 incident where twelve Thai adolescents and their soccer coach were trapped in a flooded cave for 18 days and in need of rescue. Jason Furie and...
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After Yang (2022)
In the mood for something a little slower, a little more dreamy, a little more...chill. Jason Furie and Adam Roth watch After Yang (2022) from director Kogonada starring Colin Farrell. We're always up for anything from A24 and this one seemed to be right up our alley. Full review of the film as...
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Prey (2022)
Never thought we'd say this, but you have to check out this new Hulu original film! Jason Furie and Adam Roth check out Prey (2022) directed by Dan Trachtenberg which serves as the 7th film to featured the beloved Predator! Set 300 years in the past, Prey tells the story of a group of Native...
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The Rock-afire Explosion (2008)
Are you old enough to remember Showbiz Pizza? Did you ever witness a performance by the animatronic animal band The Rock-afire Explosion? Either way, The Rock-afire Explosion (2008) is a very interesting look at a little slice of the 80s and 90s that holds a dear place in at least 5 people's…
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Nope (2022)
Director Jordan Peele is going for a horror hat trick with his third film Nope (2022) hot off the heels of Get Out (2017) and Us (2019). Jason Furie and Adam Roth review this sci-fi horror mashup. How does it stack up against Peele's other films? How does it stack up against fellow alien…
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Runaway Train (1985)
One of us wants off this damn train-wreck of a movie! The other is wearing their conductor's hat yelling "choo choo"! Jason Furie and Adam Roth watch Andrey Konchalovskiy's film Runaway Train (1985) featuring a screenplay written by legendary filmmaker Akira Kurosawa. Jon Voight and Eric Roberts...
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Old (2021)
There's no denying the impact director M. Night Shyamalan has had on the film industry. He made movie twists cool again. After his triple A hat trick consisting of The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable and Signs he made quite a few stinky poo poos. Jason Furie and Adam Roth are patiently waiting for his...
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Rashomon (1950)
One crime. Four versions of the truth. Rashomon (1950) was director Akira Kurosawa's international breakthrough film, and for good reason. A highly influential film that created a new narrative structure that is still borrowed and celebrated in film's we see today. This is the dawn of the...
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The Seventh Seal (1957)
Director Ingmar Bergman has many, many classic films but none are quite as popular as The Seventh Seal (1957). Both Jason Furie and Adam Roth watch this one for the very first time. How does it hold up in 2022? A very young and very angular Max von Sydow star in this painfully literal tale about…
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Obi-Wan Kenobi (Limited Series)
For better or for worse, we now have 6 hours of story to help fill the gap between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope. Jason Furie and Adam Roth review and discuss the entire 6-episode Disney+ limited series Obi-Wan Kenobi. Star Wars is tough business, you can't please all the rabid fans no…
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Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
Tom Cruise takes to the skies once again in Top Gun: Maverick (2022) a truly epic sequel to the 1980's classic Top Gun (1986). Jason Furie's favorite actor is Tom Cruise. Adam Roth's favorite actor is not Tom Cruise. Podcasting hijinks ensues as these two meatballs chat about the film, and may or...
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Five Easy Pieces (1970)
Director Bob Rafelson and actor Jack Nicholson have collaborated on 6 films together including the film classic Five Easy Pieces (1970). Nicholson plays a dropout from upper-class America who works on an oil rig and passes the time at dingy bars and motels while treating himself and everyone…
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Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022) 2-Episode Premiere
The house of mouse is at it again rattling around in that galaxy far, far away. Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022) is a new limited series on Disney+ bridging the gap between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope. Jason Furie and Adam Roth are so very excited to start talking about this one we just couldn't wait...
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The Northman (2022)
Director Robert Eggers goes full Viking with his third feature film The Northman (2022). Jason Furie and Adam Roth share their thoughts and may or may not go on a ton of random tangents that may or may not be about Buzz Lightyear. A-listers Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, and Anya Taylor-Joy...
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Moon Knight (Season 1)
Marvel is in no mood to stop throwing new MCU Disney+ series' at us! Their latest is based on the cult favorite Moon Knight starring Oscar Isaac, Ethan Hawke, and May Calamawy. Jason Furie and Adam Roth review this romp through Ancient Egypt and the psyche of Steven Grant...or is it Marc Spector?...
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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)
Multiverse's are all the rage right now and Marvel Studios is leading the pack. This time around director Sam Raimi is treating fans to his action-horror take on the MCU with Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022). Jason Furie and Adam Roth give their full review and chat about the...
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Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)
Plenty of films have explored multiple universe's but none are quite like Everywhere All at Once (2022) from Daniels starring Michelle Yeoh. Jason Furie and Adam Roth have some surprising disagreements on this one. Either way, there's no denying that A24 has caused a lot of buzz with this one....
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Cronos (1993)
What's your favorite vampire movie? Is it Guillermo del Toro's Cronos (1993)? Jason Furie and Adam Roth go back to where it all began and discuss this simple yet effective film from on of our favorite directors. Let's discusss how this stacks up against the rest of del Toro's filmography and have…
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Argo (2012)
We're pulling out all the stops for 420 this year and reviewing Argo (2012) a full 10 years after it's initial release. Jason Furie and Adam Roth never saw this one and felt it was high-time to get this Oscar winning film in our brains. An episode featuring a bevy of side-tangents that will…
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Heavy Metal (1981)
If you love Heavy Metal (1981) there's a good chance you were going through puberty in the early 80s. Does that check out? Jason Furie and Adam Roth deep dive into this cult classic animation anthology full of bizarre and perverted stories. Did we mention the glowing green orb that embodies pure...
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Licorice Pizza (2021)
We only get a new Paul Thomas Anderson film every 3-5 years, and every time it's cause for celebration. His latest film Licorice Pizza (2021) is about young love set in a dreamy version of the San Fernando Valley in the 1970s. Jason Furie and Adam Roth stack this one up against his near flawless...
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Chinatown (1974)
There are some classic movies people are always telling us to watch that we've somehow managed to never see. Roman Polanski's Chinatown (1974) starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway is one such film. How have we not seen this!? Jason Furie and Adam Roth discuss this iconic mystery film about a...
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Will Smith Slaps Chris Rock at the Oscars (2022)
If you have access to the internet, we don't need to explain what happened at the 2022 Oscars. If you don't have the internet, SPOILER ALERT, Will Smith smacked Chris Rock in the face for throwing a poor 90s style Dad joke at his wife Jada Pinkett Smith. It's a lose lose situation for pretty much...
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Nightmare Alley (2021)
Director Guillermo del Toro has a strong as hell track record of consistently amazing films including the likes of Pan's Labyrinth, The Shape of Water, and Hellboy. His latest is a shadow-soaked film noir about a man who goes from grifter to lauded psychic medium. Drama ensures. Bradley Cooper...
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The Adam Project (2022)
Love him or loathe him, Ryan Reynolds is just about everywhere these days. And he pretty much just plays himself in every movie. Add the Netflix Original The Adam Project (2022) to the list of films where he yet again kinda just plays himself. Is there anything about this film that helps it stand...
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The Batman (2022)
Batman is one of those iconic pop-culture characters that will be endlessly reinvented. The Batman (2022) is his latest reinvention and is arguably the darkest iteration yet. Matt Reeves directs and all-star cast in this gritty reboot that is sure to have fans talking and debating for years to...
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Border (2018)
Border (2018) is a really weird movie. While Jason Furie and Adam Roth both love a good old fashion weird movie, they disagree about how effective this one is. Has anyone seen this movie!? Director Ali Abbasi tells the tale of a customs officer deemed unattractive by the general public who can...
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Peacemaker (Season 1)
You want to listen to this one folks as Jason Furie and Adam Roth are in complete disagreement here. Jason loves Peacemaker (Season 1) embracing all the gore, juvenile comedy, and action while Adam could barely get through what he considers just one bad joke repeated over and over throughout the…
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The Last Duel (2021)
Director Ridley Scott has delivered some truly awesome historical epics in the form of Gladiator (2000) and Kingdom of Heaven (2005). At the same time, we've gotten a few stinkers like 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992) and Robin Hood (2010). Does his latest period piece The Last Duel (2021)…
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The Book of Boba Fett (Season 1)
We were all epically reintroduced to the bounty hunter Boba Fett in season 2 of The Mandalorian and now he's got his very own Disney+ series The Book of Boba Fett (Season 1). Does this solo adventure cement Boba Fett as the most ruthless bounty hunter in all the galaxy, or is it just a steaming...
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Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (1999)
Welcome to the Popcorn and Soda 50th episode spectacular. Jason Furie and Adam Roth have an extended talk about one of the most argued about films in cinematic history, you guessed it, Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (1999). George Lucas returns to write and direct a new trilogy for a new…
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Breaking the Waves (1996)
This is not a happy movie. Maybe there's an undercurrent of romance somewhere, but this movie is pretty wild. Jason Furie and Adam Roth review Lars Von Trier's 1996 film Breaking the Waves starring Emily Watson in her very first starring role alongside Stellan Skarsgård and Katrin Cartlidge. If…
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To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)
If you closed your eyes and thought about what it would take to make the most 80's movie ever, we think it would look at lot like To Live and Die in L.A. (1985). Jason Furie and Adam Roth review this cult classic from director William Friedkin starring before-they-were-super-famous versions of...
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Hawkeye
Here we go again. Hold on to your butts. I'm too old for this shit. And by all that I mean that Disney+ is at it again with their fourth live-action MCU series Hawkeye. Jason Furie and Adam Roth dive into this 6 episode series and give our full review. How does it hold up compared to the other...
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Don't Look Up (2021)
Wow, Netflix is really bringing in the AAA actors these days. Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep, Jennifer Lawrence, and Cate Blanchett just to name a few star in Don't Look Up (2021). Will this apocalyptic social satire help change anyone's mind as to how stupid humanity really is? Or do truly…
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The Matrix: Resurrections (2021)
Some people are going to LOVE The Matrix: Resurrections (2021) and some are just going to HATE it. And guess what!? Jason Furie and Adam Roth are completely divided here. Tune in and find out who's who and get our full review for this sequel that took us 18 years to get. Whoa! Visit Website |…
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Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
The latest Spider-Man movie, which happens to also be the latest MCU Phase 4 movie, has finally swung into theatres. Jason Furie and Adam Roth take a little extra time reviewing Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) discussing if the hype surrounding this film was warranted. We're talking A LOT of hype...
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Paddington (2014)
Jason Furie loathes movies that feature half-assed CGI bipedal animals interacting in a live-action environment. Adam Roth is surprisingly ok with it. We dared our listeners to have us watch and review 2014's Paddington by using the hashtag #paddington4lyfe and we lost. In more ways than one...
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Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)
Remember the 2016 Ghostbusters remake? Me either. Fast forward to 2021 and we don't get another remake, but rather a full-on sequel with Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Think of it like The Force Awakens for the Ghostbusters universe. It's like a cover to a song you really love but something just…
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No Time to Die (2021)
Remember when Daniel Craig said he'd rather "slit his wrists" than do another Bond film? Well, he's a liar and he did another Bond film. Jason Furie and Adam Roth review No Time to Die (2021) starring...you guessed it... Daniel "I'm a liar, I'll play Bond again" Craig. Who's the best Bond? Who...
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Eternals (2021)
Some folks are saying that Eternals (2021) is the worst MCU movie to date. Yes, even worse than Thor: The Dark World (2013). Jason Furie and Adam Roth will be the judge of that and give their full review. We also chat about Marvel's MCU Phase 4 offerings to date including Black Widow, Shang-Chi,...
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The Wailing (2016)
Have you seen The Wailing (2016) from acclaimed director Na Hong-jin? If not, go see this movie. If so, hit play and hear what Jason Furie and Adam Roth think of this South Korean horror film. Can a film truly mix this many genres and still be good? Zombies, infected humans, ghost story, and...
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Blood Simple (1984)
The film Blood Simple (1984) was a launch pad for a lot of top Hollywood talent including Joel and Ethan Coen, Barry Sonnenfeld, and Frances McDormand. It's also a pretty solid flick. Kinda like the Evil Dead of film noir. Jason Furie and Adam Roth review and discuss this dark, gritty, and…
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What If...? (Season 1)
Fans of Marvel comic books already know the deal. What If...? explores pivotal moments from the Marvel Cinematic Universe offering alternate directions the story could have gone. Or are these moments actually real and all just a part of the Marvel Multiverse? Jason Furie and Adam Roth review all…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Pals Jason Furie and Adam Roth watch a lot of movies and TV shows and then argue about how cool it is. Sometimes they agree on stuff. Join them in this bite-sized show celebrating the spirit of the modern nerd. They may end up talking about Star Wars more than anything, and that's ok.
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Pals Jason Furie and Adam Roth watch a lot of movies and TV shows and then argue about how cool it is. Sometimes they agree on stuff. Join them in this bite-sized show celebrating the spirit of the modern nerd. They may end up talking about Star Wars more than anything, and that's ok.
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