Franchise Refill: MCU Ep. 17 - Thor: Ragnarok

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Avengers Week is here! Coming to you from a hotel room outside of Austin, The Popcorn Diet kicks off Avengers Week by recapping the latest, wackiest entry with the God of Thunder: Thor Ragnarok. Our second to last MCU Free Refills episode goes over our love for Taika Waititi, how much we love angry toddler Hulk, and where we go from here. Rick is frustrated by the perfection of Chris Hemsworth. David can't get enough Korg. All that and more!

Franchise Refills: MCU Ep. 16 - Spider-Man: Homecoming

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Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man gets his own entry into the MCU on this Free Refills mini episode recapping Spider-Man: Homecoming. Come join us as we talk about the great, diverse characters, the smart decision Sony made to partner with Marvel, and where we go after this. David steals Rick's choice. Rick relates to the bad guy. All that and more!

Review Recap Episode 2 - Monster Movies / Setting Expectations / Summer Prep!

Your very best good movie buddy Rick Williamson is flying solo this week with a recap going over two of the most popular movies in theaters right now: A Quiet Place and Rampage. Join Rick as he breaks down what makes both films so enjoyable even though they couldn't be more different! Rick makes dinner party analogies. He also wants you to set expectations. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @ThePopcornDiet

Franchise Refill: MCU Ep. 15 - Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2

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Our favorite intergalactic a-holes return as we get closer and closer to Infinity War, recapping Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2 on our newest Free Refills episode. Joins us as we deep dive into the film and discuss the emotional impact of fathers and sons, estranged sisters, and a talking raccoon that is a jerk to everyone. David goes to get snacks and returns to the same action scene. Rick pits the Guardians against Winston Churchill. All that and more!

Franchise Refill: MCU Ep. 14 - Doctor Strange

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe introduces magic into the equation as we feature Doctor Strange on our latest Free Refills episode. Join us as we discuss who almost got the role, the beautiful shot composition, and why the ending of this film is so effective. David respects the casting department of Marvel. Rick thinks Strange has a better Iron Man evolution than Iron Man. All that and more!

Franchise Refill: MCU Ep. 13 - Captain America: Civil War

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The Avengers are fractured by civil war in our latest Free Refills mini episode. Captain America: Civil War puts the Marvel Cinematic Universe against itself, and The Popcorn Diet revisits the film that shook the MCU status quo to it's very core. Will The Avengers ever be the same again? Find out in our newest episode. Rick really tries not to fight today. David picks the bad guy. All that and more!

Ep. 39 - Ready Player One, Nostalgia, and Spielberg

Nostalgia and pop culture fuel this weeks new movie as The Popcorn Diet gets together to discuss the newest adventure film from Steven Spielberg, Ready Player One. We go off the rails talking about what nostalgia means to us, the Spielberg films that most impacted us, and how much fun we had jacked up on energy drinks seeing a late night showing of the film. Rick reminisces about Chucky. David ends his movie on a freeze frame. All that and more!

Franchise Refills: MCU Ep. 12 - Ant-Man

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For this, our next Free Refills mini episode, The Popcorn Diet brings Phase 2 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe to a close with the microscopic Ant-Man! Come join us as we recap the rocky development of the film, our favorite parts, and who loses their arm! Rick screws up a reference to The Wire. David gives love to Michael Peña. All that and more!

Ep. 38 - Pacific Rim Uprising

Go big or go home! The Popcorn Diet is back in the studio together to discuss cancelling the Apocalypse again with Pacific Rim Uprising! Join us as we bask in the glow of John Boyega, discuss the glory of Guillermo del Toro, and talk about the attitude in giant monsters. Rick picks a fight with Russia. David picks a fight with independent films. All that and more!

Franchise Refills: MCU Ep. 11 - Avengers: Age of Ultron

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The new Avengers: Infinity War trailer released last week, so we're here to look at the previous Avengers film, Age of Ultron. Join us as we look back at the MCU film that introduce Quicksilver, Scarlett Witch, Vision, Ulysses Klaue, and even Hawkeyes' family into the mix! David makes the case for a character death. Rick places his faith in the Vision. All that and more!

Ep. 37 - Tomb Raider & The Curse of the Video Game Movie

One of the most popular video game characters of all time hits the big screen (again) and The Popcorn Diet is here to see if we've finally gotten a good video game movie. Special guest host Jessica Gallagher joins us to talk Lara Croft, kick-ass women, and translating video games to the silver screen. Rick is surprised by a director. Jessica is glad Lara Croft gets her ass kicked. All that and more!

Franchise Refill: MCU Ep. 10 - Guardians of the Galaxy

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The Popcorn Diet is going cosmic in the Marvel Cinematic Universe this week, looking at Guardians of the Galaxy and the impact it had on the MCU. Our Free Refills mini episode analyzes the cast, the soundtrack, and the history of the Guardians. David calls for Oscar nominations! Rick is hunting for unfound easter eggs. All that and more!

Ep. 36 - A Wrinkle in Time

Disney's next big film of 2018 is out and The Popcorn Diet brings back guest co-host Leah Theodosis to break it down. Listen to brother and sister dissect A Wrinkle in Time and talk about what we loved, what we didn't love, and how awesome Charles Wallace is. Rick makes his hatred for kids known. Leah can't stand bullies! All that and more! (1:58) Prepping for Ava DuVernay's A Wrinkle in Time?

Franchise Refill: MCU Ep. 9 - Captain America: The Winter Soldier

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With Infinity War being moved up a week, The Popcorn Diet moves up it's Free Refills schedule and drops another MCU film recap. This time we're focusing on what many consider to be one of the best Marvel films thus far: Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Rick shows love for Bill Paxton. David shows love for Sam Jackson. All that and more!

Ep. 35 - Oscar Reactions / Genre Diversity / Way Way Way Too Early Predictions

It's Tuesday after the Oscars and after allowing some time to reflect and decompress, The Popcorn Diet is here to react to the show, the winners, and the losers of the 90th Annual Academy Awards. We debate Visual Effects, Genre Diversity, and filling quotas at the Oscars. David breaks down preferential voting. Rick is mad about dramas. All that and more!

Ep. 34 - Oscar Predictions 2018

The 90th Annual Academy Awards are days away and The Popcorn Diet is here to make their predictions for the biggest night in Hollywood! We decide who we think SHOULD win and who we think WILL win in all 24 Oscar categories. Rick walks back his anger a little bit. David claims to have seen all the short films. All that and more!

Ep. 33 - The 1st Annual Hindsight Awards

Oscar week is here and we're celebrating it by going back and using the hindsight of history to gauge if some of The Academy's decisions stand the test of time. Going back 20, 10, and 5 years, we point out some glaring omissions and get nostalgic for the films of the past! David makes some shocking decisions. Rick has his secrets exposed. All that and more!

Franchise Refills: MCU Episode 8 - Thor: The Dark World (2013)

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The Popcorn Diet carries on in our quest towards Avengers: Infinity War by recapping one of the lesser entries in the MCU, Thor: The Dark World. We break down what made this movie resonate less with audiences, what were the more memorable parts of the film, and who won the film (besides Thor and Loki). David makes a surprise pick. Rick pays tribute to Brian Tyler. All that and more!

Ep. 32 - Black Panther Reactions!

Wakanda Forever! The Popcorn Diet bows to the King of Wakanda this week. We've seen Black Panther, and we have thoughts about one of the biggest movies of this young year. Is it the Best MCU film thus far? Listen and find out! Rick is blown away by a final line. David works hard on getting the names right. All that and more!

Franchise Refills: MCU Episode 7 - Iron Man 3 (2013)

Our Free Refills miniseries continues looking at the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the start of Phase 2, Iron Man 3. Come learn all the tidbits and facts you might not have known before, how it connects with the rest of the MCU, and why Iron Man 3 was one of the more divisive films in the MCU. Rick keeps blaming Tony for all the problems. David picks on the angry nerds. All that and more!