Ep. 114 - Back From Hiatus!

The Popcorn Diet makes a triumphant return from a long, unannounced hiatus. Thanks to all of our listeners for sticking it out with us, but we're happy to be back! On this episode, we take a look back at some of the things we've missed, including the 92nd Oscars. We also reveal the winners of the 3rd Annual Hindsight awards and look forward to what the next few months have in store for us. Rick offers his apologies. David theorizes on studio motivations. All that and more!!

Ep. 113 - The Gentlemen & The 3rd Annual Hindsight Awards!

So much to do, so little time! Our latest episode is a grab-bag of topics focusing on the Oscars, our Hindsight Awards, and Guy Ritchie's latest. First, we discuss the Best Picture nominees, Little Women, and our personal rankings of the field. Then, we announce the nominees for The 3rd Annual Hindsight Awards, celebrating the films of 1999. Lastly, we take a look at The Gentlemen and discuss our love for proper gangster films with colorful characters. Rick confuses Mickeys. David lists of literary classics. All that and more!!

Ep. 111 - Oscar Noms and 1917 Reactions!

Let the real games begin. The nominees for the 92nd Annual Academy Awards were announced and we are here to react and talk about them. Then, we take a look at 1917, which we think deserves a spot high on the list of best films from the past year. David pitches a new Oscar format to Rick. Rick is at a loss for words for 1917. All that and more!!

Ep. 110 - Final Predictions for the 2020 Oscars

The 2020 Oscar nominations are to be released Monday morning, so it's time for us to run through our final predictions of the top 6 categories. We take a look back at the Golden Globes and what they mean, the shortened Awards season, and the Guild nominations. Rick is jealous of David's viewing opportunities. Rick is ready for Prime Time. All that and more!!

Ep. 106 - Oscar Updated Predictions, Golden Globes, and More!

The Oscar races are heating up with the announcement of the Golden Globe nominees, Guild nominees, and critics awards! Join us this episode as we adjust our Oscar predictions based on who is gaining ground, who is losing steam, and who we think is getting the shaft! Rick offers a look behind the scenes of the podcast. David makes Rick play by the rules. All that and more!

Ep. 99 - Festival Season Oscar Predictions

As the Fall arrives, so does the talk of film festivals, awards, and studio politics. It's only natural that this week gives us the first Oscar Predictions episode from The Popcorn Diet! Join us as we discuss the festival season thus far, who's losing and gaining momentum, and our predictions for all the over-the-line categories. Rick does a whole lot of talking, shocker. David has questions about Oscar bait. All that and more!