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Whiskey and Popcorn

197 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★ - 3 ratings

Welcome to Whiskey and Popcorn! A podcast dedicated to all things film. We review the latest films coming to theaters, discuss movie trends, and occasionally have a drink while doing so. Kaely and Tuesday are your hosts.

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2017 Year End Review

December 27, 2017 16:58 - 26 minutes

The end of 2017 is upon us and we take a moment to look back at all the films we've seen and tell you what was best and worst about this year's movies. Do you agree with our assessment? Take a listen and let us know! Website: popcornfanfilmreviews.weebly.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/popcornfanfilmreviews Twitter: @popcornfans Tumblr: popcornfilmreviewers.tumblr.com *Sound clips belong to their respective creators. Popcorn makes no claim what so ever on those clips. Popcorn is completely no...

Coco Review

November 22, 2017 22:54 - 8 minutes

Pixar is back to what it does best in "Coco." Check out our review here! Website: popcornfanfilmreviews.weebly.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/popcornfanfilmreviews Twitter: @popcornfans

Murder On The Orient Express Review

November 21, 2017 00:06 - 8 minutes

The only mystery in this film is whether or not it will hold your attention. Check out our review here! Website: popcornfanfilmreviews.weebly.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/popcornfanfilmreviews Twitter: @popcornfans

Wonderstruck Review

November 20, 2017 22:52 - 12 minutes

'Wonderstruck' takes us on a journey of imagination, adventure, that delights the senses. Told through the eyes of two children separated by over 40 years, this story will leave you breathless with joy and happy tears. Website: popcornfanfilmreviews.weebly.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/popcornfanfilmreviews Twitter: @popcornfans Tumblr: popcornfilmreviewers.tumblr.com

The Man Who Invented Christmas

November 17, 2017 23:02 - 8 minutes

Do you know the story behind "A Christmas Carol"? Today's film wants to tell you that story with an eccentric Charles Dickens leading the way. Find out if it will be your new favorite Christmas movie. Website: popcornfanfilmreviews.weebly.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/popcornfanfilmreviews Twitter: @popcornfans Tumblr: popcornfilmreviewers.tumblr.com

Justice League

November 17, 2017 21:49 - 10 minutes

DC's heroes unite to save the world, but can the film save itself from harsh critical reviews? Find out here! Website: popcornfanfilmreviews.weebly.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/popcornfanfilmreviews Twitter: @popcornfans Tumblr: popcornfilmreviewers.tumblr.com *Sound clips belong to their respective creators. Popcorn makes no claim what so ever on those clips. Popcorn is completely non-profit.

American Made

October 06, 2017 23:34 - 10 minutes

Please stow your tray tables and make sure your seatbacks are in an upright position! Tom Cruise is in the captain seat (again) in "American Made" -- and it's a wild ride! Website: popcornfanfilmreviews.weebly.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/popcornfanfilmreviews Twitter: @popcornfans Tumblr: popcornfilmreviewers.tumblr.com *Sound clips belong to their respective creators. Popcorn makes no claim what so ever on those clips. Popcorn is completely non-profit.

Goodbye Christopher Robin

October 06, 2017 21:56 - 14 minutes

Reliving our childhoods and talking dimples in our review of Goodbye Christopher Robin. Come to Hundred Acre Wood with us! Website: popcornfanfilmreviews.weebly.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/popcornfanfilmreviews Twitter: @popcornfans Tumblr: popcornfilmreviewers.tumblr.com *Sound clips belong to their respective creators. Popcorn makes no claim what so ever on those clips. Popcorn is completely non-profit.

Patti Cake$

August 25, 2017 20:14 - 12 minutes

Buckle up for some slick beats in Geremy Jasper's directorial debut "Patti Cake$." This darling of Sundance is worth of the hype! Check out our thoughts here at Popcorn. Website: popcornfanfilmreviews.weebly.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/popcornfanfilmreviews Twitter: @popcornfans Tumblr: popcornfilmreviewers.tumblr.com *Sound clips belong to their respective creators. Popcorn makes no claim what so ever on those clips. Popcorn is completely non-profit.

The Dark Tower

August 04, 2017 23:36 - 8 minutes

Does "The Dark Tower" stand or fall for audiences? We have some opinions on that. Take a listen! Website: popcornfanfilmreviews.weebly.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/popcornfanfilmreviews Twitter: @popcornfans Tumblr: popcornfilmreviewers.tumblr.com *Sound clips belong to their respective creators. Popcorn makes no claim what so ever on those clips. Popcorn is completely non-profit.

Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets

July 25, 2017 23:29 - 10 minutes

Luc Besson puts forth a box office dud in "Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets" but will it become a cult classic like "The Fifth Element"? Listen and get our take. Website: popcornfanfilmreviews.weebly.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/popcornfanfilmreviews Twitter: @popcornfans Tumblr: popcornfilmreviewers.tumblr.com *Sound clips belong to their respective creators. Popcorn makes no claim what so ever on those clips. Popcorn is completely non-profit.

Dunkirk

July 21, 2017 22:50 - 12 minutes

Christopher Nolan visualizes World War II through the eyes of the soldiers who fought and died in it. "Dunkirk" will leave with no romance but with the realities of war. Website: popcornfanfilmreviews.weebly.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/popcornfanfilmreviews Twitter: @popcornfans Tumblr: popcornfilmreviewers.tumblr.com *Sound clips belong to their respective creators. Popcorn makes no claim what so ever on those clips. Popcorn is completely non-profit.

Popcorn Ep 41 - Beatriz At Dinner

July 21, 2017 22:43 - 10 minutes

Beatriz is an immigrant from a poor town in Mexico. A healer with a deep sense of right and wrong and kindness is a healer in Los Angeles. Doug Strutt is a cutthroat, self-satisfied billionaire. When these two opposites meet at a dinner party, their worlds collide and furies fly. Website: popcornfanfilmreviews.weebly.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/popcornfanfilmreviews Twitter: @popcornfans Tumblr: popcornfilmreviewers.tumblr.com *Sound clips belong to their respective creators. Popcorn make...

Popcorn Ep 40 - The Mummy

June 09, 2017 23:49 - 10 minutes

Universal unveils its Dark Universe franchise with "The Mummy." Tom Cruise stars as a hapless hero who gets cursed by an ancient evil. Is this the monster movie we need? Listen and find out! Website: popcornfanfilmreviews.weebly.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/popcornfanfilmreviews Twitter: @popcornfans Tumblr: popcornfilmreviewers.tumblr.com *Sound clips belong to their respective creators. Popcorn makes no claim what so ever on those clips. Popcorn is completely non-profit. wonder womangal ...

Popcorn Ep 39 - Wonder Woman

June 01, 2017 23:54 - 13 minutes

Arguably the most anticipated superhero movie of the last 10 years is here at last. Is it all that we hoped for? Take a listen and find out! Note This review contains spoilers. Website: popcornfanfilmreviews.weebly.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/popcornfanfilmreviews Twitter: @popcornfans Tumblr: popcornfilmreviewers.tumblr.com *Sound clips belong to their respective creators. Popcorn makes no claim what so ever on those clips. Popcorn is completely non-profit.

Popcorn Ep 38 - Snatched

May 24, 2017 22:45 - 6 minutes

Amy Schumer teams up with Goldie Hawn in a hilarious buddy-blonde movie. Check out our review! Website: popcornfanfilmreviews.weebly.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/popcornfanfilmreviews Twitter: @popcornfans Tumblr: popcornfilmreviewers.tumblr.com *Sound clips belong to their respective creators. Popcorn makes no claim what so ever on those clips. Popcorn is completely non-profit.

Popcorn Ep 37 - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

May 04, 2017 23:36 - 4 minutes

Starlord and the gang are back to save the galaxy. Popcorn's host Kaely and her co-host Tuesday offer fresh thoughts on the film right after screening it. Does the film hold up against the first? Listen to find out! Website: popcornfanfilmreviews.weebly.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/popcornfanfilmreviews Twitter: @popcornfans Tumblr: popcornfilmreviewers.tumblr.com *Sound clips belong to their respective creators. Popcorn makes no claim what so ever on those clips. Popcorn is completely non...

PFF2017 - Here's to Life! - The Story of the Refreshments

April 12, 2017 23:43 - 5 minutes

Tempe-base indie rock band, Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers is a beloved icon of Arizona. In this documentary we get to hear from the band and those around them and learn how they started and how they got to where they are today. A must see for all Refreshments / Peacemaker fans.

PFF2017 - H.O.M.E.

April 12, 2017 23:28 - 5 minutes

Described as a love letter to NYC, H.O.M.E. weaves together a visual-audio tapestry built of the lives of three very different people who all have the same desire -- to find home. One is missing young man with Asperger’s Syndrome who hides in the subway system of the city. Another is an Ecuadorian cab driver who is trying to get back to his daughter in Quito, Ecuador. The third is a Chinese woman, a single mother, who is desperately trying to get home to her sick son. Along their journeys, th...

PFF2017 - The Good Goering

April 12, 2017 01:33 - 4 minutes

"The Good Goering" is part documentary, fictional acts and it explores the lesser known brother of Hermann Goering, Albert. Unlike his brother, Albert worked against the Nazi and did all he could to save people persecuted by them. This powerful documentary sheds light on an unsung here.

PFF2017 - Brave New Jersey

April 12, 2017 01:15 - 4 minutes

Set in 1938 when "War of the Worlds" was read over the radio, "Brave New Jersey" looks at the small town of Lullaby, NJ, which freaked out thinking aliens had landed. This hilarious film has a top notch cast and tight script that will leave you giggling.

PFF2017 - IM Perfect

April 12, 2017 00:56 - 6 minutes

Set in the near future, IM Perfect examines what it means to be a family. Throw in a bit sci-fi, genetic engineer and sweet gadgets and you have yourself a highly entertaining film that isn't afraid to ask the big questions. IM Perfect also won the Best Arizona Feature.

PFF2017 - The Happys

April 12, 2017 00:40 - 5 minutes

"The Happys" tells the story of 21-year-old Tracy. The midwestern girl moves to LA with her boyfriend. Her perfect future is destroyed when she walks in on her boyfriend having sex with a man. A film about finding yourself, "The Happys" has a lot of potential but may leave you feeling hungry.

PFF2017 - Interview with Gold Star's Victoria Negri

April 11, 2017 03:38 - 10 minutes

Vicki, a young music school dropout struggles to make sense of her aimless life while caring for her dying 90 year old father. Inspired by her own experience of taking care of her father, Victoria Negri talks about wearing all the filmmaking hats, what it was like to tell her personal story on film and what advice Hollywood legend Robert Vaughn gave here.

PFF2017 - Happy

April 09, 2017 06:15 - 4 minutes

A brilliant and moving documentary that will make you cry and smile. "Happy" peeks into the creative life of artist Leonard Zimmerman. His story will take you through the highs and lows of his life and make you see the world in a new light. This delight of film is not to be missed!

PFF2017 - Secondhand Hearts

April 09, 2017 05:53 - 7 minutes

Emotionally stunning and visually spectacular, "Secondhand Hearts" takes you on a journey that spans two continents. The story follows a photographer who, on a trip to Japan, falls in love with a woman he soon learns is his girlfriend's older sister. Written and directed by Austin Everett and definitely one of our top picks thus far.

We're Back!

April 09, 2017 05:25 - 41 seconds

Hello Poppers! After a hiatus we have returned! Stay tuned for our coverage of the 2017 Phoenix Film Festival!

Foreign Feature Episode 5: Hunt For The Wilderpeople

July 10, 2016 22:55 - 12 minutes

From Down Under comes a hilarious heart-warming film by rising star director Taika Waititi. "Hunt For the Wilderpeople" is a hilarious comedy about a boy and his foster uncle out in the New Zealand bush. Check out why this film is a must see! Website: popcornfanfilmreviews.weebly.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/popcornfanfilmreviews Twitter: @popcornfans Tumblr: popcornfilmreviewers.tumblr.com *Sound clips belong to their respective creators. Popcorn makes no claim what so ever on those clips...

Popcorn Episode 36 - The BFG

July 06, 2016 20:17 - 14 minutes

We're headed to Giant Country in The BFG. Mark Rylance voices the Big Friendly Giant, and takes audiences on a whimsical adventure — but does it do justice to the classic tale? Listen to find out! Website: popcornfanfilmreviews.weebly.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/popcornfanfilmreviews Twitter: @popcornfans Tumblr: popcornfilmreviewers.tumblr.com *Sound clips belong to their respective creators. Popcorn makes no claim what so ever on those clips. Popcorn is completely non-profit.

Foreign Feature Episode 4: Admiral

June 16, 2016 16:56 - 12 minutes

It's episode four of our foreign film series and sailing from the Netherlands is "Admiral." This densely pack historical film looks at one of the greatest naval admirals in history and the complex era of sea trade in western Europe. Is this film worth watching? Listen to find out! Website: popcornfanfilmreviews.weebly.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/popcornfanfilmreviews Twitter: @popcornfans Tumblr: popcornfilmreviewers.tumblr.com *Sound clips belong to their respective creators. Popcorn mak...

Popcorn Episode 35: Alice Through the Looking Glass

June 05, 2016 22:51 - 18 minutes

Disney sucks us back to the topsy-turvy world of Wonderland in "Alice Through the Looking Glass." The return to nonsense has some merit but it doesn't achieve the impossible — a blockbuster sequel. Website: popcornfanfilmreviews.weebly.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/popcornfanfilmreviews Twitter: @popcornfans Tumblr: popcornfilmreviewers.tumblr.com *Sound clips belong to their respective creators. Popcorn makes no claim what so ever on those clips. Popcorn is completely non-profit.

Foreign Feature Series Episode 3: Suave Patria

May 26, 2016 21:54 - 14 minutes

It's episode three of our foreign film series. We head south of the border to laugh our faces off with two of Mexico's best comedians in "Suave Patria." Adrian Uribe and Omar Chaparro play a couple of haphazard actors who get in over their heads. If you're looking for a good Mexican comedy, this is it. Listen to hear why! Adrian Uribe in "Hotel Todo Incluido" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFaxPoSZ7o4 Omar Chaparro in "Sabadazo" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OanMUjkjNz0 Website: popcornfa...

Popcorn Episode 34: Captain America--Civil War

May 16, 2016 03:38 - 24 minutes

Lulubell and guest reviewer Eric Mungenast cover the latest in Marvel's Cinematic Universe — Captain America: Civil War. It's the second superhero vs superhero movie this year, fortunately for us it's great! Warning! Spoilers Ahead! Website: popcornfanfilmreviews.weebly.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/popcornfanfilmreviews Twitter: @popcornfans Tumblr: popcornfilmreviewers.tumblr.com *Sound clips belong to their respective creators. Popcorn makes no claim what so ever on those clips. Popcorn ...

Foreign Feature Episode 2: Miss Granny

April 30, 2016 18:51 - 13 minutes

Welcome to Episode 2 of our new Foreign Feature Series! Kaely and Lulubell are exploring the South Korean film "Miss Granny." Join us as we discuss this quirky age reversal film, full of laughter and heart. Website: popcornfanfilmreviews.weebly.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/popcornfanfilmreviews Twitter: @popcornfans Tumblr: popcornfilmreviewers.tumblr.com Episode Music: Shim Eun Kyung "Welcome to L.A." and "White Butterfly" from the Miss Granny OST *Sound clips belong to their respective c...

Popcorn Episode 33: Phoenix Film Festival 2016

April 23, 2016 22:39 - 19 minutes

So many good films this year at the 2016 Phoenix Film Festival, but we settled on two to share here: "Coming Through the Rye" and "A Light Beneath Their Feet." Both these films are so worth watching! Listen to hear why! "Coming Through the Rye" : http://comingthroughtheryemovie.com "A Light Beneath Their Feet" : https://wannawatch.it/a-light-beneath-their-feet Website: popcornfanfilmreviews.weebly.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/popcornfanfilmreviews Twitter: @popcornfans Tumblr: popcornfilmr...

Popcorn — Phoenix Film Festival, 5

April 11, 2016 02:44 - 9 minutes - 4.31 MB

Part 5 of our PFF2016 first and unedited reactions, we saw the quirky if not confusing "Welcome to Happiness" starring Kye Gallner, Olvia Thirlby and Nick Offerman. The unusual story unfolds like a intricate picture book. The second film of the afternoon was the incredible, and very poignant, "A Light Beneath Their Feet," starring Taryn Manning and Madison Davenport. A mother-daughter story unlike any other, it ended up being our favorite film of the festival so far. Listen to find out why!

Popcorn — Phoenix Film Festival, 4

April 11, 2016 02:38 - 10 minutes - 4.81 MB

It's the fourth installment of our live and unedited coverage of the 2016 Phoenix Film Festival! We started our Saturday with two powerful documentaries: "Since: The Bombing of Pan Am Flight 103" and "Carry On: Finding Hope in the Canyon." Find out what they're all about!

Popcorn — Phoenix Film Festival, 3

April 09, 2016 05:17 - 3 minutes - 1.77 MB

The last film we saw Friday was "The Man Who Knew Infinity." Dev Patel and Jeremy Irons team up to tell the story of math genius Srinivasa Ramanujan. This film was a highlight — listen to hear why!

Popcorn — Phoenix Film Festival, 2

April 09, 2016 05:14 - 6 minutes - 2.92 MB

This is the second segment of our first day of raw and unedited coverage at the 2016 Phoenix Film Festival. We saw "The Seeker," a film by the band Cloud Cult (www.cloudcult.com). This film took us by surprise! It wasn't what we were expecting, but it turned out to be something so much more. Have a listen! Stay tuned for more!

Popcorn — Phoenix Film Festival, 1

April 09, 2016 04:58 - 4 minutes - 2.37 MB

We're reporting from the 2016 Phoenix Film Festival. After each film, we'll give you our first, unedited, reactions to what we saw. In this first segment we were fresh out of the delightful "Coming Through the Rye" and the moving "Rwanda & Juliet." Stay tuned for more!

Popcorn Episode 32: Batman V Superman

March 28, 2016 02:04 - 36 minutes

Justice is dawning, or so director Zack Snyder would have you believe. Batman v Superman is an epic clash — but is it a hit? And how does Wonder Woman fit in? Listen as Kaely, Lulubell, and resident comic buff, Eric, hash out what worked and what didn't in the latest superhero saga. Website: popcornfanfilmreviews.weebly.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/popcornfanfilmreviews Twitter: @popcornfans Tumblr: popcornfilmreviewers.tumblr.com *Sound clips belong to their respective creators. Popcorn m...

Foreign Features Ep. 1 — The Lady in the Van

March 25, 2016 01:08 - 16 minutes

Welcome to our Foreign Feature Series! In between our regularly scheduled podcasts, Kaely and Lulubell are exploring feature films from across the globe to find out what are the must-sees from other countries! To kick the series off, we're reviewing "Lady in the Van" starring Maggie Smith and Alex Jennings. Listen to find out this British comedy is worth seeing! Website: popcornfanfilmreviews.weebly.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/popcornfanfilmreviews Twitter: @popcornfans Tumblr: popcornfil...

Popcorn Episode 31: Zootopia

March 14, 2016 04:09 - 17 minutes

What does it mean to have prejudices? What labels are acceptable to say to someone? Disney's "Zootopia" has it all with interspecies relations wrapped up in a stellar sleuthing film. Have a listen as Kaely and Lulubell get wild with the first real gem for animation this year. Website: popcornfanfilmreviews.weebly.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/popcornfanfilmreviews Twitter: @popcornfans Tumblr: popcornfilmreviewers.tumblr.com *Sound clips belong to their respective creators. Popcorn makes no...

Popcorn Episode 30: The Oscars 2016

February 27, 2016 21:05 - 27 minutes

It's that time again — the biggest film award show is this Sunday! Who will win? Check out our predictions and the films we would love to see win. Have a listen! Website: popcornfanfilmreviews.weebly.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/popcornfanfilmreviews Twitter: @popcornfans Tumblr: popcornfilmreviewers.tumblr.com *Sound clips belong to their respective creators. Popcorn makes no claim what so ever on those clips. Popcorn is completely non-profit.

Popcorn Episode 29: Pride, Prejudice and Zombies

February 14, 2016 22:24 - 18 minutes

Fall in love with Jane Austen all over again on this Valentine's Day with "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies." Kaely and Lulubell weighed the merits of adding the undead to an Austen classic. Plus! There are interview extras with the cast of this film in this episode. Check it out! Website: popcornfanfilmreviews.weebly.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/popcornfanfilmreviews Twitter: @popcornfans Tumblr: popcornfilmreviewers.tumblr.com *Sound clips belong to their respective creators. Popcorn make...

Popcorn Ep 28 - The Revenant

January 17, 2016 16:52 - 22 minutes

Alejandro Iñárritu's wild frontier film was an intense experience, but does it deserve its award status? Take a listen and find out! Website: popcornfanfilmreviews.weebly.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/popcornfanfilmreviews Twitter: @popcornfans Tumblr: popcornfilmreviewers.tumblr.com *Sound clips belong to their respective creators. Popcorn makes no claim what so ever on those clips. Popcorn is completely non-profit.

Popcorn Ep 27: Star Wars - The Force Awakens

December 31, 2015 19:12 - 18 minutes

The wait is over! Star Wars is here and the world is rejoicing. Lulubell and Kaely share their thoughts and geek out over the newest episode of the beloved space saga. Listen now and join the conversation! Website: popcornfanfilmreviews.weebly.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/popcornfanfilmreviews Twitter: @popcornfans Tumblr: popcornfilmreviewers.tumblr.com *Sound clips belong to their respective creators. Popcorn makes no claim what so ever on those clips. Popcorn is completely non-profit.