All Pop, No Culture

All Pop, No Culture

Movies, TV, strong opinions, and plenty of laughs. Join Kevin and the All Pop, No Culture crew for reviews, recommendations, and debates about big releases, streaming discoveries, and old favorites. Come for your next watch. Stay for the conversation. Watch on YouTube or listen in your favorite podcast app. Contains explicit language; discussions may include spoilers.

  1. 5d ago

    292. Clayface Is Incredible + Street Fighter Rules + Whalefall & Glee Returns

    Watch Episode 292 on YouTube This week on All Pop, No Culture, Kevin, Andrew, and Pete cover Clayface, Street Fighter, Whalefall, and the newly announced return of Glee. Kevin and Andrew open with an enthusiastic review of Clayface, the surprisingly dark DCU body-horror film centered on an actor whose life falls apart after a brutal attack and experimental treatment begins transforming him into something else. They discuss the performances, practical effects, Gotham, Mike Flanagan's influence, and why the movie may be one of the biggest surprises of the year. Pete then brings news of Glee returning, leading to a larger conversation about whether the series can recreate its original magic, which cast members need to return, the tragedies surrounding several members of the original cast, and whether a modern Glee should target longtime fans or a new generation entirely. Kevin also reviews Street Fighter, calling it a colorful, funny, visually impressive adaptation that succeeds by understanding exactly what kind of movie it is. The discussion covers Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, Guile, Blanka, M. Bison, the film's anime flashbacks, and why it delivers far more than expected. Finally, Kevin reviews Whalefall, starring Austin Abrams and Josh Brolin. While the hook involves a young diver becoming trapped inside a whale, the emotional core is a story about grief, fathers and sons, and coming to terms with a difficult relationship after it's too late. The episode also includes Buddy, Backrooms, Resident Evil, Obsession, The Diplomat, Vision Quest, The Studio, The Offer, I Play Rocky, and a long discussion about the movie-theater experience.

  2. Oct 27

    291. Elizabeth Holmes Documentary Debate + Lizzie Borden Monster + Billy Crystal's 860

    This week on All Pop, No Culture, the crew dives into the new Elizabeth Holmes documentary You Can See Everything, the latest season of Monster centered on Lizzie Borden, and Billy Crystal's deeply personal Broadway show 860. Lauren opens with Monster: Lizzie Borden, discussing Ella Beatty's performance, Charlie Hunnam's return to the anthology, Rebecca Hall, Lizzie's upbringing, the famous axe murders, and the increasingly blurry line between historical truth and Ryan Murphy's dramatic interpretation. Andrew and Saloni then lead a long discussion of You Can See Everything and the complicated question at the center of Elizabeth Holmes' story: did she knowingly lie, or did she genuinely believe Theranos would eventually become what she promised? The conversation explores whistleblowers, inaccurate blood testing, investor deception, Sunny Balwani, Billy Evans, Amanda Seyfried, The Dropout, the earlier HBO Theranos documentary, and how charisma, wealth, ambition, and self-delusion can combine to create something almost cult-like. Lauren closes with a moving review of Billy Crystal's 860, a Broadway show inspired by the loss of his longtime California home in the 2025 wildfires. Through memories of family, Robin Williams, Muhammad Ali, Rob Reiner, and more than four decades of life in one house, Crystal turns grief into a story about gratitude, laughter, and the things we carry with us after physical possessions disappear. The episode also includes conversations about Anna Delvey, WeWork, Mark Zuckerberg, The Gilded Age, The Pitt, and Lioness.

  3. Oct 14

    290. Lanterns Finale Review + Carrie Is Brilliant + Linkin Park: Unshatter Hits Hard

    This week on All Pop, No Culture, Kevin and Andrew open with a full spoiler discussion of the Lanterns finale, including Hal Jordan, John Stewart, Guy Gardner, the Manhunter storyline, and the controversial decision that closes out the season. Both come away strongly positive, with Andrew calling Lanterns his favorite live-action show of the year so far. Kevin then reviews Mike Flanagan's new adaptation of Carrie, praising the way the series updates Stephen King's story for the age of social media, online bullying, conspiracy culture, and modern high-school life. The conversation also touches on the cast, Flanagan's recurring collaborators, and the possibility that Carrie could be part of a larger road toward The Dark Tower. There are also quick reviews of Below on Netflix and Jessica Chastain's Other Mommy, before Andrew launches into a passionate defense of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and why the newly announced Zodiac has him hoping for a return to that corner of Marvel. The episode also includes a Smallville reunion discussion and a strong case for Michael Rosenbaum as the greatest Lex Luthor ever. Finally, Kevin reviews Linkin Park: Unshatter, an emotional documentary about the band rebuilding after Chester Bennington, finding Emily Armstrong, and rediscovering the creative chemistry that made Linkin Park work in the first place.

  4. Sep 30

    289. Dungeon Crawler Carl + Neagley, Reacher, Lioness & TV's Top 100 Debate

    Pete returns this week with a mission: convince everyone to listen to Dungeon Crawler Carl. The crew dives into Matt Dinniman's bizarre sci-fi/LitRPG universe, the incredible audiobooks, Princess Donut, the dungeon system, its mix of humor and violence, and why the upcoming adaptation could become a major franchise. Pete even stakes his nerd credibility on Carl and Donut becoming a modern Sam and Frodo. Eric then breaks down the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season finale, including its time-bending story, Kirk's Enterprise, Uhura's role, questions about canon, and why the episode feels closer than ever to the Original Series. Kevin reviews Reacher Season 4 and the new Neagley spinoff, arguing that Maria Sten more than proves she can carry her own series without relying on Alan Ritchson's Reacher. Pete also recommends the latest season of Lioness, which leads into a larger conversation about Taylor Sheridan, Yellowstone, Landman, 1883, and Lawmen: Bass Reeves. The episode closes with Andrew's trip to Ghostbusters in Concert, a discussion about theatrical experiences and nostalgia, and a full-panel argument over the New York Times 100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century list.

  5. Sep 24

    288. Resident Evil Is a Must-See + Hacks Rules + Transformers + Strange New Worlds

    This week on All Pop, No Culture, the crew covers Hacks, The Lost Boys on Broadway, Transformers: The Movie, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and the new Resident Evil. The episode opens with a discussion of Hacks, including Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder's complicated relationship, the show's cross-generational appeal, and how it mixes genuinely funny comedy with ideas about aging, relevance, ambition, and women working in entertainment. Lauren then gives an enthusiastic review of The Lost Boys musical on Broadway, praising its new music, staging, vampire effects, cast, and the way the musical expands the emotional story beyond the original 1980s film. Kevin and Andrew revisit Transformers: The Movie on the big screen and dive into everything from Peter Cullen and Optimus Prime to the theatrical audio problems, the new animated epilogue, Toei versus ACOM animation, and why a movie designed to sell toys accidentally became a defining piece of childhood pop culture. Eric makes the case for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, including Ethan Peck's Spock, the new Kirk, Trelane, Q, and why the series succeeds by allowing Star Trek to be fun again. The episode closes with Kevin's enthusiastic review of Resident Evil, a scary, funny, fast-moving adaptation that throws an ordinary courier into the middle of the Raccoon City nightmare. The discussion covers its IMAX presentation, Austin Abrams' relatable lead performance, game-inspired mechanics, jump scares, fandom backlash, and why it may be one of the strongest horror films of the year.

  6. Sep 16

    287. Lanterns Is the DCU's Best Show Yet + Buddy Is Insane + Disclosure Day Review

    Kevin and Andrew are back, and this episode covers a lot of ground. The main discussion is Lanterns, the new DCU series starring Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart. After a slower opening, Andrew becomes fully invested by Episode 3, and both hosts argue that the grounded mystery may be the strongest project in James Gunn's DCU so far. They discuss the Manhunters, John Stewart's family, Hal's arrogance, Sinestro, the wider Lantern mythology, and why the series works even without constantly leaning on superhero spectacle. Kevin also reviews Buddy, an R-rated horror comedy built around a children's television character who becomes increasingly violent and terrifying. What begins like a Barney-style kids' show slowly turns into a bloody, surreal horror movie with surprising franchise potential. Andrew then joins Kevin for a mixed discussion of Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day, including Emily Blunt's performance, the film's ideas about alien contact and religion, how believable public disclosure would be in the age of AI and misinformation, and whether the movie would have been better suited to streaming. Kevin also recommends The End of Oak Street, a dinosaur adventure that feels like a modern Spielberg film, and Ridley Scott's The Dog Stars, a quieter post-apocalyptic drama starring Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, Guy Pearce, and Allison Janney. The episode also touches on Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Vision Quest, Widow's Bay, Dark Matter Season 2, the Harry Potter TV reboot, and why audiences are increasingly frustrated with multi-year waits between seasons.

  7. Aug 5

    286. Spider-Man: Brand New Day Review — The Best Spider-Man Movie Yet?

    This special episode of All Pop, No Culture is devoted almost entirely to Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Andrew gives the film a 9 out of 10, while Kevin lands at an 8.5. Both argue that it may be the strongest live-action Spider-Man movie yet and one of the best MCU releases since Endgame. The conversation covers Tom Holland's growth into a more powerful and confident Spider-Man, Sadie Sink's debut as Jean Grey, the return of the savage Incredible Hulk, Jon Bernthal's Punisher, Yelena, The Hand, Trammell Tillman's villain, Peter Parker's new abilities, and the film's spectacular action sequences. Kevin also identifies several continuity problems involving The Punisher and Daredevil, questions how Frank Castle can openly interact with police, and explains why The Hand feels underused compared with its portrayal in the Netflix series. The ending receives a full breakdown, including Ned's handshake, MJ's necklace, Jean Grey's ability to restore memories, the possibility that MJ already remembers Peter, and the mysterious figure teased in the post-credit scene. The episode then looks ahead to Avengers: Doomsday, Secret Wars, the possible MCU reset, the future of the X-Men, new casting rumors, and why Marvel may need mutants to become the center of its next era. The show closes with a brief update on X-Men '97 Season 2 and whether the current season has lost some of the impact of its first.

  8. Jul 22

    285. The Odyssey Full Review + Olivia Wilde's The Invite | APNC

    This episode of All Pop, No Culture is led by a full spoiler discussion of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. Kevin and Andrew both give the nearly three-hour epic an 8 out of 10, praising its extraordinary IMAX presentation, real-world locations, practical effects, and enormous ensemble cast. They examine Matt Damon's performance as Odysseus, Anne Hathaway's emotional work as Penelope, Tom Holland's portrayal of Telemachus, Robert Pattinson's villainous turn, and John Leguizamo's quietly essential role. The conversation also covers Zendaya's symbolic appearance as Athena, the Cyclops and Circe sequences, Nolan's potential future in horror, and the movie's larger argument that victory in war rarely feels like victory to the people who survive it. Lauren reviews The Invite, Olivia Wilde's comedy-drama about two married couples confronting intimacy, resentment, parenthood, and the uncomfortable truths hidden inside long relationships. She also recommends the Broadway production of Every Brilliant Thing, an interactive one-person play starring Tracee Ellis Ross that explores depression, grief, suicide, and the many small reasons life remains worth living. Kevin closes with a recommendation for Shrinking, the Apple TV+ dramedy starring Jason Segel, Harrison Ford, and Jessica Williams. The episode also includes quick discussions of X-Men '97 and a Lost rewatch.

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Movies, TV, strong opinions, and plenty of laughs. Join Kevin and the All Pop, No Culture crew for reviews, recommendations, and debates about big releases, streaming discoveries, and old favorites. Come for your next watch. Stay for the conversation. Watch on YouTube or listen in your favorite podcast app. Contains explicit language; discussions may include spoilers.

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