The Persistence of Popcorn Podcast
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Ep11: Sausage Party, Blunt Movie, Stop Making Sense, Pete’s Dragon
We were out of breath from laughter after Sausage Party. This week, we also sang along to Stop Making Sense, and listen to Hot Iron Skillet. At last, we get a copy of Blunt Movie, the film Mike did lighting on in 2001.
Ep10: Suicide Squad, Wilderpeople, Purple Rain, Strange Brew
Hunt for the Wilderpeople was the favorite, plus Purple Rain on the Scott's Soundtracks segment. We have the great honor of interviewing Werner Herzog about Pokemon Go and his new movie. JJ reviews Jason Bourne. Scott's special closing Pop Remix!
Ep9: Ghostbusters, The Thing, Star Trek, TRON: Legacy soundtrack
John Carpenter/Kurt Russell extravaganza includes Escape from NY and Big Trouble. Daft Punk TRON: Legacy soundtrack. Scott's "You Need Love and Happiness" interlude.
Ep8: Secret Life of Pets, Lebowski, Miele, Mike & Dave
We watch Scott's all-time favorite movie. We give a day-of review of Miele (aka Honey). De Palma documentary. Scott's interlude: Picturesque.
Ep7: Swiss Army Man, Toxic Avenger, The BFG
We develop Pop Ratings for the universally-loved Swiss Army, Toxic Avenger, & Pulp Fiction. Middle of Nowhere, Everybody's Fine, Ski School. Dream is Destiny and De Palma trailers. Interlude by Scott: Reggae.
Ep6: Finding Dory, Shallows, 2001, Metropolis (2001)
Two weeks worth of movies: The above and Independence Day, Kindergarten Cop 2, Ordet, Charlie Bartlett, and A Hard Day's Night. Bridget Jones and Sully trailers. Interlude by Scott: Magnetic.
Ep5: Now You… 2, Trials of Muhammad Ali, Phantasm
What did you think of the new Trailer Reviews? Also, Mike tears Now You See Me apart, we marvel over Phantasm, imagine the Finding Dory closing credits song, & mourn the lives lost in Orlando as well as Muhammad Ali. Interlude by Scott. Big time howdy!
Ep4: Popstar, When Marnie Was There, Last Starfighter, & TMNT Shadows
Mike does Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon. JJ's Corner. Christopher Walken trivia. Popstar, Hornet's Nest, When Marnie, Last Starfighter, TMNT, The Lobster. Interlude: Duo Durango. Guest: Scott
Ep3: X-Men, Citizenfour, and Payback
In Scott's basement studio. X-Men: Apocalypse, Citizenfour (2014), Payback (1999), and Love & Friendship. Interlude music: Eddie Peabody (1925).
Ep2: Neighbors 2, The Nice Guys, and Girl Who Played with Fire
Episode two is up, we discuss the three movies and a little more. Thank you Jonny B for the theme song. Follow us on Twitter @Persistopop and Facebook. Please feel free to comment and criticize.