<![CDATA[Popcorn Moms]]>Popcorn Moms is the movie club for millennial moms who love film — and need an easy way to recharge.

For Steph and Netta, movies aren’t just escapism. They’re connection. In each episode, these two moms go beyond “Did we like it?” to unpack how a film worked (or didn’t), what it was trying to say, and the moments that truly landed.

Expect smart, funny, and heartfelt conversation — plus the tangents you’d have with your movie-obsessed friend: classic tropes, music in film, what makes relationships feel real on screen, AI in film, and much more. 

On this movie review podcast and film analysis show, we’ll press play on anything — as long as we actually want to watch it. From '90s dramas to new-release thrillers, action and rom-coms old and new, to offbeat genre mashups. It’s thoughtful movie criticism without the snobbery. 

New episodes every two weeks.

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]]>https://www.popcornmoms.com/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:31:08 GMTThu, 26 Feb 2026 19:21:10 GMT60Popcorn Moms<p><b>Popcorn Moms</b> is the movie club for millennial moms who love film — and need an easy way to recharge.</p><p>For Steph and Netta, movies aren’t just escapism. They’re connection. In each episode, these two moms go beyond “Did we like it?” to unpack how a film worked (or didn’t), what it was trying to say, and the moments that truly landed.</p><p>Expect smart, funny, and heartfelt conversation — plus the tangents you’d have with your movie-obsessed friend: classic tropes, music in film, what makes relationships feel real on screen, AI in film, and much more. </p><p>On this movie review podcast and film analysis show, we’ll press play on anything — as long as we actually want to watch it. From '90s dramas to new-release thrillers, action and rom-coms old and new, to offbeat genre mashups. It’s thoughtful movie criticism without the snobbery. </p><p>New episodes every two weeks.</p><p>Join the club, subscribe, and share with a friend. </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://popcornmoms.com" target="_blank">popcornmoms.com</a></p><p>IG:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/popcornmoms/" target="_blank"> @popcornmoms</a></p><p>Music and logo by Sean Andrews: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://stillavenue.com" target="_blank">stillavenue.com</a></p>episodicPopcorn Momspopcornmomspod@gmail.comyes<![CDATA[The Northman (2022) | Robert Eggers Romp #4]]>Episode 4 in our Robert Eggers series is The Northman.

The Northman is a 2022 American epic period dark fantasy action film directed by Robert Eggers, who co-wrote the screenplay with Sjón.

Based on the legend of Amleth from Gesta Danorum by Saxo Grammaticus, the film follows Amleth, an exiled Viking prince who sets out on a quest to avenge the murder of his father at the hands of his uncle at the height of the Viking Age.

It features an ensemble cast of Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang, Anya Taylor-Joy, Gustav Lindh, Ethan Hawke, Björk, and Willem Dafoe.


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00:12 Introduction to The Northman

03:47 Energy, Style, and Camera Work

12:14 Did Amleth Choose Love or Hate? Steph and Netta Debate Prophecy, Fate, and Shifting Motives

24:59 The Role of Bloodlines and Dynasties

27:06 Exploring Genre and Emotional Stakes in Magical Realism

29:38 Consistency and Variety: Steph and Netta Discuss Favorite Directors

33:22 Perspectives of Horror: The Witch vs. The Northman

34:55 Brutality of Viking Society and Historical Context

37:12 Title Cards: Steph and Netta Agree, They're Great

38:03 What's Next?

38:47 Outro

]]>https://www.popcornmoms.com/9369beac-119b-4db3-88e0-2502a8e0d90aThu, 15 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p>Episode 4 in our Robert Eggers series is The Northman.</p><p>The Northman is a 2022 American epic period dark fantasy action film directed by Robert Eggers, who co-wrote the screenplay with Sjón.</p><p>Based on the legend of Amleth from Gesta Danorum by Saxo Grammaticus, the film follows Amleth, an exiled Viking prince who sets out on a quest to avenge the murder of his father at the hands of his uncle at the height of the Viking Age.</p><p>It features an ensemble cast of Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang, Anya Taylor-Joy, Gustav Lindh, Ethan Hawke, Björk, and Willem Dafoe.</p><p><br /></p><p>We'd love your support! Subscribe, rate and review us, and share the episode with someone you know.</p><p><a href="http://popcornmoms.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">popcornmoms.com</a></p><p>IG: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/popcornmoms/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@popcornmoms</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Music and logo by Sean Andrews: <a href="http://www.stillavenue.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">stillavenue.com</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Topics include:</p><p>00:12 Introduction to The Northman</p><p>03:47 Energy, Style, and Camera Work</p><p>12:14 Did Amleth Choose Love or Hate? Steph and Netta Debate Prophecy, Fate, and Shifting Motives</p><p>24:59 The Role of Bloodlines and Dynasties</p><p>27:06 Exploring Genre and Emotional Stakes in Magical Realism</p><p>29:38 Consistency and Variety: Steph and Netta Discuss Favorite Directors</p><p>33:22 Perspectives of Horror: The Witch vs. The Northman</p><p>34:55 Brutality of Viking Society and Historical Context</p><p>37:12 Title Cards: Steph and Netta Agree, They're Great</p><p>38:03 What's Next?</p><p>38:47 Outro</p>yes00:39:1118The Northman (2022) | Robert Eggers Romp #4full<![CDATA[The Witch (2015) | Robert Eggers Romp #3]]>Episode 3 in our Robert Eggers series, and it's The Witch (aka The VVitch).

The Witch is a 2015 gothic folk horror film written and directed by Robert Eggers in his feature directorial debut. It stars Anya Taylor-Joy in her feature film debut, alongside Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie, Harvey Scrimshaw, Ellie Grainger, and Lucas Dawson.

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Topics include:

00:00 Movie Introduction

02:52 Watching movies where kids are harmed

04:48 Childhood Evil: Representing and Centering Twins

11:34 Why Teenagers Might be Easier to Control

14:37 The Breakdown of Authority

16:38 Women's Power, Evil, and Seeing the World Through Puritan Eyes

23:16 Papa Puritan: Parenting in a Harsh World

27:23 Folklore and Modern Horror in The Witch

31:32 What's next

32:35 Outro


]]>704f4cae-c89c-466d-9fca-3cf0265229aaThu, 01 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p>Episode 3 in our Robert Eggers series, and it's The Witch (aka The VVitch).</p><p>The Witch is a 2015 gothic folk horror film written and directed by Robert Eggers in his feature directorial debut. It stars Anya Taylor-Joy in her feature film debut, alongside Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie, Harvey Scrimshaw, Ellie Grainger, and Lucas Dawson.</p><p>We'd love your support! Subscribe, rate and review us, and share the episode with someone you know.</p><p><a href="http://popcornmoms.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">popcornmoms.com</a></p><p>IG: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/popcornmoms/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@popcornmoms</a></p><p>Music and logo by Sean Andrews: <a href="http://www.stillavenue.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">stillavenue.com</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Topics include:</p><p>00:00 Movie Introduction</p><p>02:52 Watching movies where kids are harmed</p><p>04:48 Childhood Evil: Representing and Centering Twins</p><p>11:34 Why Teenagers Might be Easier to Control</p><p>14:37 The Breakdown of Authority</p><p>16:38 Women's Power, Evil, and Seeing the World Through Puritan Eyes</p><p>23:16 Papa Puritan: Parenting in a Harsh World</p><p>27:23 Folklore and Modern Horror in The Witch</p><p>31:32 What's next</p><p>32:35 Outro</p><p><br /></p>yes00:33:0417The Witch (2015) | Robert Eggers Romp #3full<![CDATA[Nosferatu (2024) | Robert Eggers Romp #2]]>Continuing with our Robert Eggers series, this time we have Nosferatu. Nosferatu is a 2024 American Gothic horror film written and directed by Robert Eggers. It stars Bill Skarsgård, Nicholas Hoult, Lily-Rose Depp, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Corrin, and Willem Dafoe.

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Topics include:

00:00 Introduction and Movie Overview

03:31 Initial Impressions

06:01 Dracula and Ellen's Connection

09:53 Feels like a TV show

11:32 Core of the story

17:03 What Does Ellen Want?

26:29 Ellen's Sexual Pleasure

27:51 Evolution of Vampire Lore

31:44 Thomas and Ellen's Relationship

33:57 Visual Aesthetics and Cinematic Composition

36:58 Moodiness Level Started High and Went Up

39:34 Why We Like Eggers

40:28 What's next

40:52 Outro

]]>04f8fbdb-d4d9-4fe9-8a8f-6b33830d5645Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT<p>Continuing with our Robert Eggers series, this time we have Nosferatu. Nosferatu is a 2024 American Gothic horror film written and directed by Robert Eggers. It stars Bill Skarsgård, Nicholas Hoult, Lily-Rose Depp, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Corrin, and Willem Dafoe.</p><p></p><p>We'd love your support! Subscribe, rate and review us, and share the episode with someone you know.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://popcornmoms.com" target="_blank">popcornmoms.com</a></p><p>IG: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.instagram.com/popcornmoms/" target="_blank">@popcornmoms</a></p><p></p><p>Music and logo by Sean Andrews: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://stillavenue.com" target="_blank">stillavenue.com</a></p><p></p><p>Topics include:</p><p>00:00 Introduction and Movie Overview</p><p>03:31 Initial Impressions</p><p>06:01 Dracula and Ellen's Connection</p><p>09:53 Feels like a TV show</p><p>11:32 Core of the story</p><p>17:03 What Does Ellen Want?</p><p>26:29 Ellen's Sexual Pleasure</p><p>27:51 Evolution of Vampire Lore</p><p>31:44 Thomas and Ellen's Relationship</p><p>33:57 Visual Aesthetics and Cinematic Composition</p><p>36:58 Moodiness Level Started High and Went Up</p><p>39:34 Why We Like Eggers</p><p>40:28 What's next</p><p>40:52 Outro</p><p></p>yes00:41:2116Nosferatu (2024) | Robert Eggers Romp #2full<![CDATA[Middle Life (2025)]]>We are taking a brief detour from our series on Robert Eggers movies to talk about an indie film fresh off the film festival circuit. This week we’re talking about Middle Life, a 2025 Canadian indie rom-com directed by Pavan Moondi, starring Leah Fay Goldstein and Peter Dreimanis, who are also a real life couple and singers in the alt-rock group July Talk.

Middle Life follows Andie, a perfectionist wedding planner who is married and is also a new mom, and Ryan, a blue-collar plumber, whose lives collide after she saves him and his dad from a car accident.

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Topics include:

00:11 First Impressions

05:04 Timelessness in Film: Warmth, Call-Backs, and Technology

07:20 An Unusual Meet-Cute

10:55 Infidelity Portrayed in Film

18:59 Marriage Portrayed in Film

26:25 Andy and Ryan's long term viability

32:02 Dry toilet humor

34:23 Class and characterization

39:15 LA Disaster

40:12 Final Thoughts

42:38 Outro

]]>1cc1f277-7bdd-4b5d-9b4c-4c060e639d63Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:49:07 GMT<p>We are taking a brief detour from our series on Robert Eggers movies to talk about an indie film fresh off the film festival circuit. This week we’re talking about Middle Life, a 2025 Canadian indie rom-com directed by Pavan Moondi, starring Leah Fay Goldstein and Peter Dreimanis, who are also a real life couple and singers in the alt-rock group July Talk.</p><p></p><p>Middle Life follows Andie, a perfectionist wedding planner who is married and is also a new mom, and Ryan, a blue-collar plumber, whose lives collide after she saves him and his dad from a car accident.</p><p></p><p>We'd love your support! Subscribe, rate and review us, and share the episode with someone you know.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://popcornmoms.com" target="_blank">popcornmoms.com</a></p><p>IG: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.instagram.com/popcornmoms/" target="_blank">@popcornmoms</a></p><p></p><p>Music and logo by Sean Andrews: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://stillavenue.com" target="_blank">stillavenue.com</a></p><p></p><p>Topics include:</p><p>00:11 First Impressions</p><p>05:04 Timelessness in Film: Warmth, Call-Backs, and Technology</p><p>07:20 An Unusual Meet-Cute</p><p>10:55 Infidelity Portrayed in Film</p><p>18:59 Marriage Portrayed in Film</p><p>26:25 Andy and Ryan's long term viability</p><p>32:02 Dry toilet humor</p><p>34:23 Class and characterization</p><p>39:15 LA Disaster</p><p>40:12 Final Thoughts</p><p>42:38 Outro</p>yes00:43:0715Middle Life (2025)full<![CDATA[The Lighthouse (2019) | Robert Eggers Romp #1]]>The Lighthouse is a 2019 film directed and produced by Robert Eggers, from a screenplay cowritten with his brother Max Eggers. It stars Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson as turmoiled nineteenth-century lighthouse keepers stranded at a remote New England outpost by a violent storm. 

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Topics include:

00:00 Introduction to Popcorn Moms and Movie Selection

05:12 Ambiguity in Storytelling

11:04 Greek Mythology in The Lighthouse

23:25 Sound Design, Coloring, and Aspect Ratio: Necessary Ingredients for this Film

30:04 Timeless Movies

33:33 The Lighthouse as Art

35:36 What's Next

36:00 Outro

]]>fe9b8267-3da4-4470-98c4-047e4b2a84b3Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:33:18 GMT<p>The Lighthouse is a 2019 film directed and produced by Robert Eggers, from a screenplay cowritten with his brother Max Eggers. It stars Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson as turmoiled nineteenth-century lighthouse keepers stranded at a remote New England outpost by a violent storm. </p><p></p><p>We'd love your support! Subscribe, rate and review us, and share the episode with someone you know.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://popcornmoms.com" target="_blank">popcornmoms.com</a></p><p>IG: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.instagram.com/popcornmoms/" target="_blank">@popcornmoms</a></p><p></p><p>Music and logo by Sean Andrews: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://stillavenue.com" target="_blank">stillavenue.com</a></p><p></p><p>Topics include:</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Popcorn Moms and Movie Selection</p><p>05:12 Ambiguity in Storytelling</p><p>11:04 Greek Mythology in The Lighthouse</p><p>23:25 Sound Design, Coloring, and Aspect Ratio: Necessary Ingredients for this Film</p><p>30:04 Timeless Movies</p><p>33:33 The Lighthouse as Art</p><p>35:36 What's Next</p><p>36:00 Outro</p>yes00:36:2914The Lighthouse (2019) | Robert Eggers Romp #1full<![CDATA[All I Wanna Do or Strike! or Hair Bird (1998)]]>All I Wanna Do (originally titled The Hairy Bird, later Strike!) is a 1998 comedy film written and directed by Sarah Kernochan. It stars Kirsten Dunst, Gaby Hoffmann, Monica Keena, Heather Matarazzo and Rachael Leigh Cook in an ensemble cast as students of the fictional Miss Godard's Preparatory School for Girls, and Lynn Redgrave as the school's headmistress. The film takes place in 1963 and focuses on several students' plotting and sabotage of a proposed merger for the school to go coed.

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Topics include:

00:00 Intro

02:28 Harvey Weinstein's role in limiting the film's release

03:31 Initial Impressions of 'Strike'

07:42 Gabby Hoffman brings us into the world

08:35 Feminist Themes Resonate Now

11:52 Girls Supporting Each Other's Dreams and Aspirations

20:35 Navigating age appropriateness in movies

25:38 Balancing Ambition and Boys

33:39 School Headmistress: Female Authority Figure

36:25 Epilogues: A Necessary Closure

39:39 What's next?

40:21 Outro

]]>45e10644-c0db-423d-9533-6dabbb5495a9Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:46:48 GMT<p>All I Wanna Do (originally titled The Hairy Bird, later Strike!) is a 1998 comedy film written and directed by Sarah Kernochan. It stars Kirsten Dunst, Gaby Hoffmann, Monica Keena, Heather Matarazzo and Rachael Leigh Cook in an ensemble cast as students of the fictional Miss Godard's Preparatory School for Girls, and Lynn Redgrave as the school's headmistress. The film takes place in 1963 and focuses on several students' plotting and sabotage of a proposed merger for the school to go coed.</p><p></p><p>We'd love your support! Subscribe, rate and review us, and share the episode with someone you know.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://popcornmoms.com" target="_blank">popcornmoms.com</a></p><p>IG: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.instagram.com/popcornmoms/" target="_blank">@popcornmoms</a></p><p></p><p>Music and logo by Sean Andrews: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://stillavenue.com" target="_blank">stillavenue.com</a></p><p></p><p>Topics include:</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>02:28 Harvey Weinstein's role in limiting the film's release</p><p>03:31 Initial Impressions of 'Strike'</p><p>07:42 Gabby Hoffman brings us into the world</p><p>08:35 Feminist Themes Resonate Now</p><p>11:52 Girls Supporting Each Other's Dreams and Aspirations</p><p>20:35 Navigating age appropriateness in movies</p><p>25:38 Balancing Ambition and Boys</p><p>33:39 School Headmistress: Female Authority Figure</p><p>36:25 Epilogues: A Necessary Closure</p><p>39:39 What's next?</p><p>40:21 Outro</p><p></p>yes00:40:4313All I Wanna Do or Strike! or Hair Bird (1998)full<![CDATA[Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)]]>Drop Dead Gorgeous is a 1999 American satirical mockumentary black comedy film directed by Michael Patrick Jann and written by Lona Williams. It stars Kirstie Alley, Ellen Barkin, Kirsten Dunst and Denise Richards, along with Brittany Murphy, Allison Janney and Amy Adams in her film debut. The film follows a small town beauty pageant and the fierce, deadly lengths the contestants will take to secure the crown. 

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Topics include:

00:00 Initial Impressions

05:01 Mockumentaries and going against the grain

10:38 Cynical Take on the American Dream

16:32 Religion

17:51 Talent Shows, Performing Femininity, and Class Status

27:45 The Nostalgia Factor

33:43 What's Next

34:44 Outro

]]>9faa8f86-46bf-4dab-884c-f7469bbf24eeThu, 18 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p>Drop Dead Gorgeous is a 1999 American satirical mockumentary black comedy film directed by Michael Patrick Jann and written by Lona Williams. It stars Kirstie Alley, Ellen Barkin, Kirsten Dunst and Denise Richards, along with Brittany Murphy, Allison Janney and Amy Adams in her film debut. The film follows a small town beauty pageant and the fierce, deadly lengths the contestants will take to secure the crown. </p><p></p><p>We'd love your support! Subscribe, rate and review us, and share the episode with someone you know.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://popcornmoms.com" target="_blank">popcornmoms.com</a></p><p>IG: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.instagram.com/popcornmoms/" target="_blank">@popcornmoms</a></p><p></p><p>Music and logo by Sean Andrews: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://stillavenue.com" target="_blank">stillavenue.com</a></p><p></p><p>Topics include:</p><p>00:00 Initial Impressions</p><p>05:01 Mockumentaries and going against the grain</p><p>10:38 Cynical Take on the American Dream</p><p>16:32 Religion</p><p>17:51 Talent Shows, Performing Femininity, and Class Status</p><p>27:45 The Nostalgia Factor</p><p>33:43 What's Next</p><p>34:44 Outro</p>yes00:35:1312Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)full<![CDATA[Under the Tuscan Sun (2003) | Rom-Com Romp #4]]>Under the Tuscan Sun is a 2003 American romantic comedy-drama written, produced, and directed by Audrey Wells and starring Diane Lane, Sandra Oh, Lindsay Duncan, and Raoul Bova.

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Topics include:

00:00 Exploring Under the Tuscan Sun

05:58 Upfront Emotional Investment

10:22 What starting over means: Beauty, Age, and Divorce

14:21 Rebuilding Life and Finding Family

16:22 Sandra Oh is the Male Lead: The Depth of Adult Female Friendship at the Core of the Movie

19:43 Character Dynamics: Orbiting Around Diane Lane

21:26 Rom-Com Elements are Spread Out

22:30 Wanting and Getting: Life's Unexpected Turns

25:12 Hope, Renewal, and the Water Spigot: Why this movie means so much

27:41 Taking Risks: The Power of Intentional Choices

31:41 Diane Lane could've slept with anyone

36:28 Rebuilding Life and Self

37:27 Different types of love on display and not giving up on a great love

39:44 Life as a Labour of Love

43:43 Is it a Christmas movie?

45:33 Do we like the end?

50:29 What's next

50:41 Outro

]]>8684e8ef-5985-479e-b6ac-a3b4d0512399Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:47:00 GMT<p>Under the Tuscan Sun is a 2003 American romantic comedy-drama written, produced, and directed by Audrey Wells and starring Diane Lane, Sandra Oh, Lindsay Duncan, and Raoul Bova.</p><p></p><p>We'd love your support! Subscribe, rate and review us, and share the episode with someone you know.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://popcornmoms.com" target="_blank">popcornmoms.com</a></p><p>IG: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.instagram.com/popcornmoms/" target="_blank">@popcornmoms</a></p><p></p><p>Music and logo by Sean Andrews: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://stillavenue.com" target="_blank">stillavenue.com</a></p><p></p><p>Topics include:</p><p>00:00 Exploring Under the Tuscan Sun</p><p>05:58 Upfront Emotional Investment</p><p>10:22 What starting over means: Beauty, Age, and Divorce</p><p>14:21 Rebuilding Life and Finding Family</p><p>16:22 Sandra Oh is the Male Lead: The Depth of Adult Female Friendship at the Core of the Movie</p><p>19:43 Character Dynamics: Orbiting Around Diane Lane</p><p>21:26 Rom-Com Elements are Spread Out</p><p>22:30 Wanting and Getting: Life's Unexpected Turns</p><p>25:12 Hope, Renewal, and the Water Spigot: Why this movie means so much</p><p>27:41 Taking Risks: The Power of Intentional Choices</p><p>31:41 Diane Lane could've slept with anyone</p><p>36:28 Rebuilding Life and Self</p><p>37:27 Different types of love on display and not giving up on a great love</p><p>39:44 Life as a Labour of Love</p><p>43:43 Is it a Christmas movie?</p><p>45:33 Do we like the end?</p><p>50:29 What's next</p><p>50:41 Outro</p><p></p>yes00:51:109Under the Tuscan Sun (2003) | Rom-Com Romp #4full<![CDATA[What's Your Number (2011) | Rom-Com Romp #3]]>What's Your Number? is a 2011 American romantic comedy directed by Mark Mylod, starring Anna Faris and Chris Evans. Written by Gabrielle Allan and Jennifer Crittenden, the film is based on Karyn Bosnak's book 20 Times a Lady.

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Topics include:

00:00 Introduction to Popcorn Moms Podcast

03:47 Humor and comedy style

07:06 Movie makes fun of itself: A constant flow of comedy

13:14 The world a romance lives in

14:17 Public declaration of love, done right (i.e. privately)

17:49 Love thesis

25:09 Ally as a full character

28:16 Tension/Rom Com Tropes/ Weaknesses

37:43 Chris Evans' character/ The Love Interest

48:05 Parade of men

50:14 Life arc for Allie

51:37 Comedy style, revisited

52:18 Missing its audience/ Rotten Tomatoes Score

55:43 "Female" comedies

58:36 Sister relationships

01:01:07 What's next

]]>dabcd700-1dbd-4391-bcf8-3939a0324997Thu, 21 May 2026 13:20:29 GMT<p>What's Your Number? is a 2011 American romantic comedy directed by Mark Mylod, starring Anna Faris and Chris Evans. Written by Gabrielle Allan and Jennifer Crittenden, the film is based on Karyn Bosnak's book 20 Times a Lady.</p><p></p><p>We'd love your support! Subscribe, rate and review us, and share the episode with someone you know.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://popcornmoms.com" target="_blank">popcornmoms.com</a></p><p>IG: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.instagram.com/popcornmoms/" target="_blank">@popcornmoms</a></p><p></p><p>Music and logo by Sean Andrews: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://stillavenue.com" target="_blank">stillavenue.com</a></p><p></p><p>Topics include:</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Popcorn Moms Podcast</p><p>03:47 Humor and comedy style</p><p>07:06 Movie makes fun of itself: A constant flow of comedy</p><p>13:14 The world a romance lives in</p><p>14:17 Public declaration of love, done right (i.e. privately)</p><p>17:49 Love thesis</p><p>25:09 Ally as a full character</p><p>28:16 Tension/Rom Com Tropes/ Weaknesses</p><p>37:43 Chris Evans' character/ The Love Interest</p><p>48:05 Parade of men</p><p>50:14 Life arc for Allie</p><p>51:37 Comedy style, revisited</p><p>52:18 Missing its audience/ Rotten Tomatoes Score</p><p>55:43 "Female" comedies</p><p>58:36 Sister relationships</p><p>01:01:07 What's next</p><p></p>yes01:01:459What's Your Number (2011) | Rom-Com Romp #3full<![CDATA[Sleepless in Seattle (1993) | Rom-Com Romp #2]]>Second in our series of rom-coms and romantic movies!

Sleepless in Seattle is a 1993 romantic comedy directed by Nora Ephron. It stars Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Bill Pullman, Ross Malinger, and Rob Reiner. The film also features Rosie O'Donnell, Gaby Hoffmann, Victor Garber, Rita Wilson, Barbara Garrick, and Carey Lowell. 

In the episode, we mention John Hutman's video, "Sleepless In Seattle | Designer Critiques 90s Rom Com Design."

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Topics include:

00:00 Introduction to Sleepless in Seattle

04:11 Bad allergies and annoying laughs: Alternate options fatal flaws are silly, in a bad way

07:23 Lack of passion, tension, and beauty in the main love story

12:41 Making sense of the main love story line

19:06 Romantic Comedy Expectations

21:14 Insane behavior, like stalking

26:11 Netta's standards for a good rom-com

27:41 Alternate ways of telling this story

31:09 Supporting Cast Highlights

32:06 Scene telling An Affair to Remember

34:24 Tom Hanks' and Meg Ryan's Performance

38:09 Romantic Fantasies vs. Reality and the Role of Sacrifice

41:50 Fantasizing About Love

45:29 Dated Tropes in Romantic Comedies

48:57 Production Design and Characterization

52:28 Is this romantic to a 19 year old?

54:17 David Hyde Pierce line

55:38 What's next?

55:49 Outro

]]>2b065e87-59c7-4f2a-b4a4-a6f9141a03a2Thu, 07 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p>Second in our series of rom-coms and romantic movies!</p><p></p><p>Sleepless in Seattle is a 1993 romantic comedy directed by Nora Ephron. It stars Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Bill Pullman, Ross Malinger, and Rob Reiner. The film also features Rosie O'Donnell, Gaby Hoffmann, Victor Garber, Rita Wilson, Barbara Garrick, and Carey Lowell. </p><p></p><p>In the episode, we mention <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khNAcpTGDWI" target="_blank">John Hutman's video</a>, "Sleepless In Seattle | Designer Critiques 90s Rom Com Design."</p><p></p><p>We'd love your support! Subscribe, rate and review us, and share the episode with someone you know.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://popcornmoms.com" target="_blank">popcornmoms.com</a></p><p>IG: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.instagram.com/popcornmoms/" target="_blank">@popcornmoms</a></p><p></p><p>Music and logo by Sean Andrews: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://stillavenue.com" target="_blank">stillavenue.com</a></p><p></p><p>Topics include:</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Sleepless in Seattle</p><p>04:11 Bad allergies and annoying laughs: Alternate options fatal flaws are silly, in a bad way</p><p>07:23 Lack of passion, tension, and beauty in the main love story</p><p>12:41 Making sense of the main love story line</p><p>19:06 Romantic Comedy Expectations</p><p>21:14 Insane behavior, like stalking</p><p>26:11 Netta's standards for a good rom-com</p><p>27:41 Alternate ways of telling this story</p><p>31:09 Supporting Cast Highlights</p><p>32:06 Scene telling An Affair to Remember</p><p>34:24 Tom Hanks' and Meg Ryan's Performance</p><p>38:09 Romantic Fantasies vs. Reality and the Role of Sacrifice</p><p>41:50 Fantasizing About Love</p><p>45:29 Dated Tropes in Romantic Comedies</p><p>48:57 Production Design and Characterization</p><p>52:28 Is this romantic to a 19 year old?</p><p>54:17 David Hyde Pierce line</p><p>55:38 What's next?</p><p>55:49 Outro</p>yes00:56:188Sleepless in Seattle (1993) | Rom-Com Romp #2full<![CDATA[ Intolerable Cruelty (2003) | Rom-Com Romp #1]]>First in our series of rom-coms and romantic movies!

This week, we discuss Intolerable Cruelty, a 2003 American romantic comedy directed, co-written and edited by Joel and Ethan Coen. The film stars George Clooney, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Geoffrey Rush, Cedric the Entertainer, Edward Herrmann, Paul Adelstein, Richard Jenkins, and Billy Bob Thornton.

When high-profile divorce lawyer Miles Massey, famed for his iron-clad prenup, comes head-to-head with gold-digger Marylin, soon the sparks start to fly between them. 

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Topics include:

00:00 Introduction 

04:01 Silliness and emotion weight

05:20 Silliness and genre

07:08 Genre Bending: Un-coupling romance and comedy in a comedic romance

08:41 Public declaration of love (blehhh)

11:04 The world of rom-coms is absurd, which matches Coen Brothers style

14:39 Tim Burton vs. Coen Brothers: A Style Comparison

18:49 Absurdity, no sentimentality, humor

24:58 Character Depth and Uniqueness

29:05 This movie still has a typical take on love

30:51 Defining Romance in Film

38:25 Too Silly or Just Silly Enough: A Debate

44:37 The asthmatic hit man and lawyers spinning stories

47:36 The Quest for Satisfaction and Connection

54:01 Rethinking romance when you're married with kids in the suburbs

56:00 Financial Dynamics in Relationships

59:50 Evaluating the Movie Experience

01:01:29 Future Movie Selections

01:02:04 Outro

]]>0b7c0502-5cb2-4939-87e3-6cae659a2c82Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p>First in our series of rom-coms and romantic movies!</p><p></p><p>This week, we discuss Intolerable Cruelty, a 2003 American romantic comedy directed, co-written and edited by Joel and Ethan Coen. The film stars George Clooney, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Geoffrey Rush, Cedric the Entertainer, Edward Herrmann, Paul Adelstein, Richard Jenkins, and Billy Bob Thornton.</p><p></p><p>When high-profile divorce lawyer Miles Massey, famed for his iron-clad prenup, comes head-to-head with gold-digger Marylin, soon the sparks start to fly between them. </p><p></p><p>We'd love your support! Subscribe, rate and review us, and share the episode with someone you know.</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://popcornmoms.com" target="_blank">popcornmoms.com</a></p><p>IG: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.instagram.com/popcornmoms/" target="_blank">@popcornmoms</a></p><p></p><p>Music and logo by Sean Andrews: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://stillavenue.com" target="_blank">stillavenue.com</a></p><p></p><p>*</p><p>Topics include:</p><p>00:00 Introduction </p><p>04:01 Silliness and emotion weight</p><p>05:20 Silliness and genre</p><p>07:08 Genre Bending: Un-coupling romance and comedy in a comedic romance</p><p>08:41 Public declaration of love (blehhh)</p><p>11:04 The world of rom-coms is absurd, which matches Coen Brothers style</p><p>14:39 Tim Burton vs. Coen Brothers: A Style Comparison</p><p>18:49 Absurdity, no sentimentality, humor</p><p>24:58 Character Depth and Uniqueness</p><p>29:05 This movie still has a typical take on love</p><p>30:51 Defining Romance in Film</p><p>38:25 Too Silly or Just Silly Enough: A Debate</p><p>44:37 The asthmatic hit man and lawyers spinning stories</p><p>47:36 The Quest for Satisfaction and Connection</p><p>54:01 Rethinking romance when you're married with kids in the suburbs</p><p>56:00 Financial Dynamics in Relationships</p><p>59:50 Evaluating the Movie Experience</p><p>01:01:29 Future Movie Selections</p><p>01:02:04 Outro</p>yes01:02:338 Intolerable Cruelty (2003) | Rom-Com Romp #1full<![CDATA[7. Monkey Man (2024)]]>This week, we discuss Monkey Man, the 2024 revenge action thriller directed, produced, co-written and starring Dev Patel.

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00:00 Introduction to Monkey Man

04:28 Dev Patel's Directorial Debut

08:37 Axes, Biting off Noses, Camerawork Choices: Steph Gushes Over the Action

14:48 Music to Fight To

17:07 Mish Mashing the Best To Make Something Fresh

18:03 Exploring the Revenge Narrative

19:52 Reveal Motivation Slowly: Trauma, Love, and Drugs

24:25 Watching Mother-Son Relationships in Revenge Tales, as a Mom

26:54 Shifts in Motivation and Purpose: Turning Childhood Trauma to Fight Present-Day Injustices

29:34 The Climax and Its Emotional Weight

31:07 The Significance of the Ending: Personal, Political, and Spiritual Levels

43:35 Movie Marketing Done Right

44:43 Tight Movie: Told through Movement, Scenery

45:25 Not as stylized

48:24 How it was marketed

48:24 John Wick reference with dog

49:22 Fight Scene Humor

51:16 Steph Finds the Flaw

55:37 So much happening in this movie, rewatching, disclaimer again

56:48 What's next?

57:08 Outro

]]>d0abd082-62be-44e0-96cc-8e70586c60a0Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:53:20 GMT<p>This week, we discuss Monkey Man, the 2024 revenge action thriller directed, produced, co-written and starring Dev Patel.</p><p></p><p>We'd love your support! Subscribe, rate and review us, and share the episode with someone you know.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://popcornmoms.com" target="_blank">popcornmoms.com</a></p><p>IG: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.instagram.com/popcornmoms/" target="_blank">@popcornmoms</a></p><p></p><p>Music and logo by Sean Andrews: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://stillavenue.com" target="_blank">stillavenue.com</a></p><p></p><p>*</p><p>Topics include:</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Monkey Man</p><p>04:28 Dev Patel's Directorial Debut</p><p>08:37 Axes, Biting off Noses, Camerawork Choices: Steph Gushes Over the Action</p><p>14:48 Music to Fight To</p><p>17:07 Mish Mashing the Best To Make Something Fresh</p><p>18:03 Exploring the Revenge Narrative</p><p>19:52 Reveal Motivation Slowly: Trauma, Love, and Drugs</p><p>24:25 Watching Mother-Son Relationships in Revenge Tales, as a Mom</p><p>26:54 Shifts in Motivation and Purpose: Turning Childhood Trauma to Fight Present-Day Injustices</p><p>29:34 The Climax and Its Emotional Weight</p><p>31:07 The Significance of the Ending: Personal, Political, and Spiritual Levels</p><p>43:35 Movie Marketing Done Right</p><p>44:43 Tight Movie: Told through Movement, Scenery</p><p>45:25 Not as stylized</p><p>48:24 How it was marketed</p><p>48:24 John Wick reference with dog</p><p>49:22 Fight Scene Humor</p><p>51:16 Steph Finds the Flaw</p><p>55:37 So much happening in this movie, rewatching, disclaimer again</p><p>56:48 What's next?</p><p>57:08 Outro</p>yes00:57:3777. Monkey Man (2024)full<![CDATA[6. Atomic Blonde (2017)]]>Atomic Blonde is a 2017 spy action thriller film directed by David Leitch based on a graphic novel called The Coldest City by Antony Johnston and Sam Hart. The film stars Charlize Theron, James McAvoy, John Goodman, Til Schweiger, Eddie Marsan, Sofia Boutella, and Toby Jones.

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Topics include:

04:03 Visual Style and Aesthetic Appeal

05:30 Loose Plots Leave Room for Twists, But Is It Worth It?

11:06 Pacing, Interview Format and Its Impact

15:25 Exploring the Stakes of Interrogation

16:57 Cultural Differences in Intelligence Agencies

18:41 Popup Book Visual Aesthetics of Graphic Novel Adaptations

23:02 The Fighting: Oners, John WIck, and Cool Kills

27:09 Music and Soundtrack

30:36 Dynamic Chemistry: Charlize Theron and Delphine

34:58 Moral Clarity and Loyalty in Espionage

36:04 Plot Holes and Character Holes

43:09 Forgiving Plot Holes

46:38 The Reveal

47:52 What's next week?

]]>42d6d663-6654-49ca-8f42-9e57745d09aaThu, 26 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p>Atomic Blonde is a 2017 spy action thriller film directed by David Leitch based on a graphic novel called The Coldest City by Antony Johnston and Sam Hart. The film stars Charlize Theron, James McAvoy, John Goodman, Til Schweiger, Eddie Marsan, Sofia Boutella, and Toby Jones.</p><p></p><p>We'd love your support! Subscribe, rate (5 stars) and review us, and share the episode with someone you know.</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://popcornmoms.com" target="_blank">popcornmoms.com</a></p><p>IG: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.instagram.com/popcornmoms/" target="_blank">@popcornmoms</a></p><p></p><p>Music and logo by Sean Andrews: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://stillavenue.com" target="_blank">stillavenue.com</a></p><p></p><p>Topics include:</p><p>04:03 Visual Style and Aesthetic Appeal</p><p>05:30 Loose Plots Leave Room for Twists, But Is It Worth It?</p><p>11:06 Pacing, Interview Format and Its Impact</p><p>15:25 Exploring the Stakes of Interrogation</p><p>16:57 Cultural Differences in Intelligence Agencies</p><p>18:41 Popup Book Visual Aesthetics of Graphic Novel Adaptations</p><p>23:02 The Fighting: Oners, John WIck, and Cool Kills</p><p>27:09 Music and Soundtrack</p><p>30:36 Dynamic Chemistry: Charlize Theron and Delphine</p><p>34:58 Moral Clarity and Loyalty in Espionage</p><p>36:04 Plot Holes and Character Holes</p><p>43:09 Forgiving Plot Holes</p><p>46:38 The Reveal</p><p>47:52 What's next week?</p><p></p>yes00:48:3166. Atomic Blonde (2017)full<![CDATA[5. One Battle After Another (2025): Oscars Movies Part 2]]>This week, Popcorn Moms talks about the  black comedy action-thriller One Battle After Another (2025), directed by  Paul Thomas Anderson. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, and Chase Infiniti.

This is the second (and last) of two episodes covering movies nominated at the 2026 Academy Awards. It is nominated for 13 Oscars.

Like all our episodes, this one includes big spoilers.

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]]>60070da4-3d96-41eb-93e2-a168c712b2f5Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:06:41 GMT<p>This week, Popcorn Moms talks about the  black comedy action-thriller One Battle After Another (2025), directed by  Paul Thomas Anderson. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, and Chase Infiniti.</p><p></p><p>This is the second (and last) of two episodes covering movies nominated at the 2026 Academy Awards. It is nominated for 13 Oscars.</p><p></p><p>Like all our episodes, this one includes big spoilers.</p><p></p><p>We'd love your support! Subscribe, rate and review us, and share the episode with someone you know.</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://popcornmoms.com" target="_blank">popcornmoms.com</a></p><p>IG: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/popcornmoms/" target="_blank">@popcornmoms</a></p><p></p><p>Music and logo by Sean Andrews: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://stillavenue.com" target="_blank">stillavenue.com</a></p>yes00:58:3855. One Battle After Another (2025): Oscars Movies Part 2full<![CDATA[4. Marty Supreme (2025): Oscars Movies Part 1]]>This week, Popcorn Moms talks about the sports comedy-drama film Marty Supreme (2025), directed by Josh Safdie, It stars Timothée Chalamet as table tennis player Marty Mauser, as well as Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A'zion, Kevin O'Leary, Tyler Okonma, Abel Ferrara, and Fran Drescher. 

This is the first of two episodes covering movies nominated at the 2026 Academy Awards. It is nominated for nine Oscars.

Like all our episodes, this one includes big spoilers. Unlike all our episodes, this one also includes some discussion about the Holocaust near the end.

Topics include:

00:00 Introduction to Marty Supreme

05:21 80s Music in a 50s Period Piece

09:08 Steph Loves Sports Movies

10:54 Expectation vs reality vs second viewing

13:39 Do we like Marty?

15:02 The Movie's Big Flaw: It Needed Anti-Semitism

27:33 A Chip Off the Old Egypt Pyramid

29:08 Missed Opportunities in Storytelling

32:48 What does his triumph at the end mean?

36:55 Two Movies in One

41:36 It matters that he wins, but it matters more that he doesn't lose

44:01 The Honey Scene

52:25 More Missed Opportunities 

53:08 Character Names

54:38 What's next?

56:02 Outro

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]]>1c629556-ed38-4069-a346-0158ebec45edMon, 09 Mar 2026 21:02:14 GMT<p>This week, Popcorn Moms talks about the sports comedy-drama film Marty Supreme (2025), directed by Josh Safdie, It stars Timothée Chalamet as table tennis player Marty Mauser, as well as Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A'zion, Kevin O'Leary, Tyler Okonma, Abel Ferrara, and Fran Drescher. </p><p></p><p>This is the first of two episodes covering movies nominated at the 2026 Academy Awards. It is nominated for nine Oscars.</p><p></p><p>Like all our episodes, this one includes big spoilers. Unlike all our episodes, this one also includes some discussion about the Holocaust near the end.</p><p></p><p>Topics include:</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Marty Supreme</p><p>05:21 80s Music in a 50s Period Piece</p><p>09:08 Steph Loves Sports Movies</p><p>10:54 Expectation vs reality vs second viewing</p><p>13:39 Do we like Marty?</p><p>15:02 The Movie's Big Flaw: It Needed Anti-Semitism</p><p>27:33 A Chip Off the Old Egypt Pyramid</p><p>29:08 Missed Opportunities in Storytelling</p><p>32:48 What does his triumph at the end mean?</p><p>36:55 Two Movies in One</p><p>41:36 It matters that he wins, but it matters more that he doesn't lose</p><p>44:01 The Honey Scene</p><p>52:25 More Missed Opportunities </p><p>53:08 Character Names</p><p>54:38 What's next?</p><p>56:02 Outro</p><p></p><p>We'd love your support! Subscribe, rate and review us, and share the episode with someone you know.</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://popcornmoms.com" target="_blank">popcornmoms.com</a></p><p>IG: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/popcornmoms/" target="_blank">@popcornmoms</a></p><p></p><p>Music and logo by Sean Andrews: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://stillavenue.com" target="_blank">stillavenue.com</a></p>yes00:56:3144. Marty Supreme (2025): Oscars Movies Part 1full<![CDATA[3. Black Bag (2025)]]>This week, Popcorn Moms talks about the spy thriller Black Bag (2025), directed by Steven Soderbergh and starring Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Marisa Abela, Tom Burke, Naomie Harris, Regé-Jean Page, and Pierce Brosnan.

Topics include:

00:00 Intro

04:09 The music didn't work

06:13 Spy thriller meets stage play

07:38 Marriage metaphors

07:59 Caring about characters, or not

11:21 The big reveal

13:09 Is it a good marriage?

14:59 Privacy vs secrecy

18:19 Spy thrriller vs relationship drama

21:48 Adoration makes a good marriage

26:22 Style and design

30:10 Should've set it in the 70s or 80s

33:32 Great villain scene

37:18 Opening sequence and title cards

39:33 Misalignment

41:49 How to do a spy thriller relationship drama, according to us

46:10 No kids, good choice

47:59 Critic vs audience score

48:58 Movie ending

51:31 Therapist character

52:48 What next

57:34 Outro

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]]>c69d56bb-97e0-4727-9d93-aa1380ca4596Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:44:05 GMT<p>This week, Popcorn Moms talks about the spy thriller Black Bag (2025), directed by Steven Soderbergh and starring Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Marisa Abela, Tom Burke, Naomie Harris, Regé-Jean Page, and Pierce Brosnan.</p><p></p><p>Topics include:</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>04:09 The music didn't work</p><p>06:13 Spy thriller meets stage play</p><p>07:38 Marriage metaphors</p><p>07:59 Caring about characters, or not</p><p>11:21 The big reveal</p><p>13:09 Is it a good marriage?</p><p>14:59 Privacy vs secrecy</p><p>18:19 Spy thrriller vs relationship drama</p><p>21:48 Adoration makes a good marriage</p><p>26:22 Style and design</p><p>30:10 Should've set it in the 70s or 80s</p><p>33:32 Great villain scene</p><p>37:18 Opening sequence and title cards</p><p>39:33 Misalignment</p><p>41:49 How to do a spy thriller relationship drama, according to us</p><p>46:10 No kids, good choice</p><p>47:59 Critic vs audience score</p><p>48:58 Movie ending</p><p>51:31 Therapist character</p><p>52:48 What next</p><p>57:34 Outro</p><p></p><p>We'd love your support! Subscribe, rate and review us, and share the episode with someone you know.</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://popcornmoms.com" target="_blank">popcornmoms.com</a></p><p>IG: @popcornmoms</p><p></p><p>Music and logo by Sean Andrews: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://stillavenue.com" target="_blank">stillavenue.com</a></p>yes00:58:0333. Black Bag (2025)full<![CDATA[2. Marie Antoinette (2006)]]>This week, Popcorn Moms talks about the historical drama Marie Antoinette (2006), directed by Sofia Coppola and starring Kirsten Dunst and Jason Schwartzman.

Topics include:

00:00 Intro

02:57 Music and Soundtrack

08:16 All About Louis XVI

10:24 Marie and Louis Make A Good Team, But Bad Rulers

15:42 Are They Brave, Stupid, or Clueless?

23:11 Influence and Limitations of Women in Power

25:22 This is Another Teen Movie

31:50 Marie Antoinette as the Every Girl

32:58 Insulated World of Versaille

36:10 Accent and Authenticity in Historical Contexts

43:11 Foreignness and Identity in Marie Antoinette

50:19 Complexity of Sympathy for Marie Antoinette

59:59 Outro

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]]>28cf40af-1c2f-4c17-87dd-17be72c307a1Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:42:43 GMT<p>This week, Popcorn Moms talks about the historical drama <i>Marie Antoinette </i>(2006), directed by Sofia Coppola and starring Kirsten Dunst and Jason Schwartzman.</p><p></p><p>Topics include:</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>02:57 Music and Soundtrack</p><p>08:16 All About Louis XVI</p><p>10:24 Marie and Louis Make A Good Team, But Bad Rulers</p><p>15:42 Are They Brave, Stupid, or Clueless?</p><p>23:11 Influence and Limitations of Women in Power</p><p>25:22 This is Another Teen Movie</p><p>31:50 Marie Antoinette as the Every Girl</p><p>32:58 Insulated World of Versaille</p><p>36:10 Accent and Authenticity in Historical Contexts</p><p>43:11 Foreignness and Identity in Marie Antoinette</p><p>50:19 Complexity of Sympathy for Marie Antoinette</p><p>59:59 Outro</p><p></p><p>We'd love your support! Subscribe, rate and review us, and share the episode with someone you know.</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://popcornmoms.com" target="_blank">popcornmoms.com</a> (coming soon)</p><p>IG: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/popcornmoms/" target="_blank">@popcornmoms</a></p><p></p><p>Music and logo by Sean Andrews: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://stillavenue.com" target="_blank">stillavenue.com</a></p>yes01:00:5022. Marie Antoinette (2006)full<![CDATA[1. A Few Good Men (1992)]]>This week, Popcorn Moms talks about the military legal drama A Few Good Men (1992), directed by Rob Reiner and starring Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, and Demi Moore.

We didn't plan for our first episode to be a Rob Reiner film, since we recorded this before his passing, but we hope our genuine praise for this movie honors him. RIP, you legend.

Topics include:

00:00 Introduction and Movie Selection

03:17 Humor, Charisma, and Aging Well

07:17 Scripting Military Culture

11:56 Characters who stand for different moral codes

19:59 Maybe the villain has a point

24:19 Ego, Humanity, Justice, Leadership, and Responsibility

28:54 Political Influence in Leadership Roles

29:54 Why Steph loves military movies

32:35 The Complexity of War and Individual Stories

33:43 Movie Stakes

37:11 Demi Moore slash Joe

43:51 Steph explains that one scene that doesn't make sense

46:42 90s Movies and why we love them

47:34 The Evolution of CGI and AI in Film

50:23 What's next?

We'd love your support! Subscribe, rate and review us, and share the episode with someone you know.

popcornmoms.com (coming soon)

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]]>a96c6c3e-d2f4-4427-8f4a-460c8ec63284Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:31:38 GMT<p>This week, Popcorn Moms talks about the military legal drama <i>A Few Good Men </i>(1992), directed by Rob Reiner and starring Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, and Demi Moore.</p><p></p><p>We didn't plan for our first episode to be a Rob Reiner film, since we recorded this before his passing, but we hope our genuine praise for this movie honors him. RIP, you legend.</p><p></p><p>Topics include:</p><p>00:00 Introduction and Movie Selection</p><p>03:17 Humor, Charisma, and Aging Well</p><p>07:17 Scripting Military Culture</p><p>11:56 Characters who stand for different moral codes</p><p>19:59 Maybe the villain has a point</p><p>24:19 Ego, Humanity, Justice, Leadership, and Responsibility</p><p>28:54 Political Influence in Leadership Roles</p><p>29:54 Why Steph loves military movies</p><p>32:35 The Complexity of War and Individual Stories</p><p>33:43 Movie Stakes</p><p>37:11 Demi Moore slash Joe</p><p>43:51 Steph explains that one scene that doesn't make sense</p><p>46:42 90s Movies and why we love them</p><p>47:34 The Evolution of CGI and AI in Film</p><p>50:23 What's next?</p><p></p><p>We'd love your support! Subscribe, rate and review us, and share the episode with someone you know.</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://popcornmoms.com" target="_blank">popcornmoms.com</a> (coming soon)</p><p>IG: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/popcornmoms/" target="_blank">@popcornmoms</a></p><p></p><p>Music and logo by Sean Andrews: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://stillavenue.com" target="_blank">stillavenue.com</a></p>yes00:52:0111. A Few Good Men (1992)full