Episodes
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Snubs! Un-snubbed, And Otherwise Golden: Reaction To The Academy Award Nominations For 96th Oscars
In this third episode of The Popcorn Reel Podcast (aka The Popcorn Reel Filmcast) in 2024, The Prince Of Popcorn (Omar Moore) reacts to the Academy Awards nominations announcement for the 96th Oscars, including who made Oscar’s shortlist and who didn’t. Episode recorded on January 23, 2024. NEW...
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New Movie Reviews Of “Origin” And “The Teachers’ Lounge”
In this second episode of The Popcorn Reel Podcast (aka The Popcorn Reel Filmcast) in 2024, The Prince Of Popcorn (Omar Moore) reviews the film dramas “Origin”, directed by Ava DuVernay and “The Teachers’ Lounge”, directed by Ilker Çatak. Episode recorded on January 19, 2024. NEW podcast: TÁR…
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Ten Best Films Of 2023
In this first episode of The Popcorn Reel Podcast (aka The Popcorn Reel Filmcast) in 2024, The Prince Of Popcorn (Omar Moore) counts down his list of the ten best films of 2023. January 13, 2024. NEW podcast: TÁR Talk: https://bit.ly/3wm3X7J Visit: https://popcornreel.com. Follow Omar on Medium:...
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Reviewing The 95th Oscars
In this third episode of The Popcorn Reel Podcast (aka The Popcorn Reel Filmcast) in 2023, The Prince Of Popcorn (Omar Moore) reacts to the 95th Academy Awards ceremony held last night. March 13, 2023. NEW podcast: TÁR Talk: https://bit.ly/3wm3X7J Visit: https://popcornreel.com. Follow Omar on...
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Inclusions And Exclusions In The Academy’s Oscar Nominees
In this second episode of The Popcorn Reel Podcast (aka The Popcorn Reel Filmcast) in 2023, The Prince Of Popcorn (Omar Moore) reacts to the Academy Award nominations and talks about the inclusions and exclusions. January 24, 2023. NEW podcast: TÁR Talk: https://bit.ly/3wm3X7J Visit:...
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Five Best Lead Performances By Female Actors On Film In 2022
In this first episode of The Popcorn Reel Podcast (aka The Popcorn Reel Filmcast) in 2023, The Prince Of Popcorn (Omar Moore) discusss his choices for the five best lead performances by female actors on film in 2022. January 15, 2023. Visit: https://popcornreel.com. Follow Omar on Medium:...
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What 2022 Meant On The Big Screen: The Ten Best Films Of 2022
In this fourteenth episode of The Popcorn Reel Podcast (aka The Popcorn Reel Filmcast), The Prince Of Popcorn (Omar Moore) unveils his list of the ten best films of 2022. December 31, 2022. Visit: https://popcornreel.com. Follow Omar on Medium: https://omooresf.medium.com and Twitter:...
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“Malcolm X”: Spike Lee’s Landmark 1992 Epic Turns 30
In this thirteenth episode of The Popcorn Reel Podcast (aka The Popcorn Reel Filmcast), The Prince Of Popcorn (Omar Moore) talks about Spike Lee’s legendary epic “Malcolm X” as the landmark film has its 30th anniversary (November 18, 2022.) Features clips from the film. November 16, 2022. Visit:...
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TÁR: Todd Field’s Masterful Maelstrom Of A Troubled Genius, Marvelously Acted By Cate Blanchett
In this twelfth episode of The Popcorn Reel Podcast (aka The Popcorn Reel Filmcast), The Prince Of Popcorn (Omar Moore) gives an extended review of Todd Field’s epic psychodrama “Tár”, starring Cate Blanchett. Omar’s written review of TÁR: https://bit.ly/3TlyUm9. October 13, 2022. Visit:...
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Gina Prince-Bythewood’s “The Woman King” Reviewed; A Preview Of Notable Upcoming Awards Season Films
In this eleventh episode of The Popcorn Reel Podcast (aka The Popcorn Reel Filmcast), following a summer hiatus The Prince Of Popcorn (Omar Moore) returns to review Gina Prince-Bythewood’s “The Woman King” (written review: https://bit.ly/3xxhvOV), starring Viola Davis and Thuso Mbedu; takes a…
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“Top Gun: Maverick” Review; State Of The Movies 2022 Amidst U.S. Gun Violence; Tribute To Ray Liotta
In this tenth episode of The Popcorn Reel Podcast (aka The Popcorn Reel Filmcast), The Prince Of Popcorn (Omar Moore) reviews “Top Gun: Maverick” (read the full review here: https://bit.ly/3M61XpD), opines on the state of movies and moviegoing in 2022 in the U.S. amidst gun violence, and a…
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An Unforgettable Oscar Night To Forget
In this ninth episode of The Popcorn Reel Podcast (aka The Popcorn Reel Filmcast), The Prince Of Popcorn (Omar Moore) reviews Oscar Night (The 94th Academy Awards.) March 27, 2022. Note: The condition Jada Pinkett-Smith has is alopecia, not Propecia (a treatment for it), as Omar repeatedly says.…
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Spike Lee’s Six Most Important Films
In this eighth episode of The Popcorn Reel Podcast (aka The Popcorn Reel Filmcast), The Prince Of Popcorn (Omar Moore) discusses what he thinks are the six most important films of filmmaker Spike Lee, who had a birthday this month. March 22, 2022. Visit: https://popcornreel.com. Twitter:...
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Tom Cruise: An Actor Underrated
In this seventh episode of The Popcorn Reel Podcast (aka The Popcorn Reel Filmcast), The Prince Of Popcorn (Omar Moore) discusses some of the films in the long career of Tom Cruise, and argues that the actor is considerably underrated at his craft. Cruise will turn 60 this year. March 9, 2022....
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U.S. Presidents On The Big Screen, Including Meryl Streep In “Don’t Look Up”
In this sixth episode of The Popcorn Reel Podcast (aka The Popcorn Reel Filmcast), The Prince Of Popcorn (Omar Moore) discusses several of the films depicting U.S. presidents, including a review of the film “Don’t Look Up”, in the wake of President’s Day in the U.S. February 20, 2022. Visit:...
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Oscar Nominations For The 94th Oscars: Sensations, Snubs And Misfires
In this fifth episode of The Popcorn Reel Podcast (aka The Popcorn Reel Filmcast), The Prince Of Popcorn (Omar Moore) discusses the Academy Award nominations that were announced on Tuesday morning (February 8) for the 94th Oscars, which will occur on March 27, 2022. February 8, 2022. Visit:...
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Reviews Of: “House Of Gucci”, “Parallel Mothers”, “The Power Of The Dog”, “The Tragedy Of Macbeth”
In this fourth episode of The Popcorn Reel Podcast (aka The Popcorn Reel Filmcast), The Prince Of Popcorn (Omar Moore) reviews four films likely to be on the Oscar nominees list on February 8. “House Of Gucci”, “Parallel Mothers”, “The Power Of The Dog” and “The Tragedy Of Macbeth”. Plus: The…
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Moviegoing At Movie Theaters In Covid Times
In this third episode of The Popcorn Reel Podcast (aka The Popcorn Reel Filmcast), The Prince Of Popcorn (Omar Moore) reports on what steps several movie theaters in New York City are taking to welcome back moviegoers and keep them safer during these Covid times. Plus: Scene of the day. January…
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RIP Sir Sidney Poitier: A Man Of Principle, Integrity, Action And Activism
In this second episode of The Popcorn Reel Podcast (aka The Popcorn Reel Filmcast), The Prince Of Popcorn (Omar Moore) remembers and celebrates the legendary pioneer and actor-director-author-activist Sir Sidney Poitier’s life on and off the big screen. Features audio clips from some of Mr....
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Fade In: Introducing The Popcorn Reel Podcast, The Prince Of Popcorn And The Scene Of The Day
The very first episode of The Popcorn Reel Podcast — hosted by The Prince Of Popcorn Omar Moore. Featuring: The Scene Of The Day from a movie you *may* have heard of. Episode recorded on January 1, 2022. Follow Omar on Twitter: @thepopcornreel - https://twitter.com/popcornreel