The Popcorn Podcast

Tommy Cresta and Ryan Foran
  • 4.1 (13)
  • TV & Film
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Your go-to podcast for movie reviews, TV breakdowns, box office news, Marvel, DC, horror, and the biggest entertainment stories every week!

  1. 2d ago

    Our Top 10 Favorite Movie Directors | Best Films & Personal Rankings

    🎬 It's time to talk about the filmmakers behind our favorite movies! On this episode of The Popcorn Podcast, Tommy and Ryan reveal their Top 10 Favorite Movie Directors, discussing the filmmakers who have had the biggest impact on their love of cinema. For each director, we share our favorite movies, debate which film we consider their best, and explain what makes their work stand out. From unforgettable performances and iconic scenes to distinctive filmmaking styles and incredible filmographies, we're celebrating the directors who keep us coming back to the movies. Of course, no two movie fans have exactly the same list. Expect personal favorites, surprising picks, passionate debates, and plenty of opportunities to disagree with us! 🎬 IN THIS EPISODE: Our top 10 favorite directorsOur favorite movie from each directorEach director's best film, in our opinionThe greatest filmographies in cinemaPersonal favorites versus critical classicsDirectors who deserve more recognitionOur ultimate movie recommendationsIf you love movie directors, filmmaking, film history, cinema, movie rankings, and passionate movie discussions, this episode is for you. 🎧 Follow The Popcorn Podcast for weekly movie reviews, TV breakdowns, entertainment news, and conversations about the films and shows we love. 🍿 YOUR TURN: Who are your top 10 favorite movie directors, and what is each director's best movie? Let us know, we want to hear your list!

  2. Sep 25

    Lanterns Episodes 5 & 6 Review + Resident Evil (2026) Review

    It's a HUGE week for The Popcorn Podcast! Tommy and Ryan are back to review Episodes 5 & 6 of HBO's LANTERNS, before turning their attention to Resident Evil (2026) from writer-director Zach Cregger. First, we break down the latest episodes of Lanterns, including the fallout from the Manhunter mystery, the evolving relationship between Hal Jordan and John Stewart, Guy Gardner's role in the DCU, and the biggest reveals from Episodes 5 and 6. Then we dive into Resident Evil, discussing Zach Cregger's new take on the legendary survival-horror franchise, including the scares, creatures, action, humor, video game references, performances, and whether the movie actually feels like Resident Evil. ⚠️ FULL SPOILERS for Lanterns Episodes 5 & 6 and Resident Evil (2026). 🎬 THIS EPISODE COVERS:• Lanterns Episodes 5 & 6• Manhunter mystery• Hal Jordan & John Stewart• Guy Gardner• Green Lantern mythology• DCU connections• Lanterns Season 1 predictions• Resident Evil (2026) review• Zach Cregger• Austin Abrams• Resident Evil video game connections• Horror, action & gore• Our final ratings If you're a fan of Lanterns, Green Lantern, the DCU, HBO, Resident Evil, horror movies, video game adaptations, and movie & TV reviews, this episode is for you. 🎧 Follow The Popcorn Podcast for new episodes every week. 🍿 We're building a community of movie and TV fans. Join the conversation and tell us what you think! 👇 What's your rating for Lanterns so far, and what did you think of Resident Evil?

  3. Sep 18

    Onslaught, Hope, By Any Means & Psycho Killer Reviews | Letterboxd Movie Roundup

    🍿 It's time for another Letterboxd roundup! Tommy rides solo on this episode of The Popcorn Podcast to break down four of his recent movie entries: Onslaught, Hope, By Any Means, and Psycho Killer. Tommy talks through his thoughts on Onslaught, the new action-horror movie from Adam Wingard, before diving into Hope, the Korean sci-fi horror thriller from filmmaker Na Hong-jin. He also gives his takes on By Any Means and Psycho Killer, breaking down the stories, performances, action, horror, thriller elements, and his favorite moments. And, of course, Tommy gives each movie his Letterboxd rating. 🎬 Movies discussed:• Onslaught• Hope• By Any Means• Psycho Killer• Letterboxd ratings• Horror & thriller movies• Action movies• Movie recommendations If you're a fan of movie reviews, Letterboxd, horror movies, Korean thrillers, action movies, and discovering what to watch next, this episode of The Popcorn Podcast is for you. 🎧 Follow the podcast for new movie and TV discussions every week. 🍿 Join The Popcorn Podcast community and tell us what movie Tommy should review next! 👇 Which of these four movies have you seen, and what did you think?

    Onslaught, Hope, By Any Means & Psycho Killer Reviews | Letterboxd Movie Roundup

  4. Sep 11

    Lanterns Episodes 3 & 4 Review | John Stewart, Hal Jordan & the Manhunter Mystery

    LANTERNS is officially heating up! This week on The Popcorn Podcast, Tommy and Ryan review Episodes 3 and 4 of HBO's LANTERNS, breaking down some of the biggest character moments and reveals of the season so far. We start with Episode 3 and its deeper exploration of John Stewart, his backstory, and his complicated path toward becoming a Green Lantern. Then we jump into Episode 4 as the investigation takes some major turns and the Manhunter mystery becomes even more important to the future of the series. We discuss Hal Jordan, John Stewart, the Green Lantern mythology, Sinestro, the biggest reveals, our favorite moments, our biggest criticisms, and where we think LANTERNS Season 1 is heading next. ⚠️ FULL SPOILERS for LANTERNS Episodes 3 & 4. 🎬 This episode covers:• LANTERNS Episode 3 review• LANTERNS Episode 4 review• John Stewart's backstory• Hal Jordan and John Stewart• The Manhunter mystery• Green Lantern mythology• Sinestro• DCU connections• Biggest moments and surprises• Predictions for the rest of Season 1 If you're a fan of LANTERNS, Green Lantern, DC, the DCU, HBO, superhero shows, and TV reviews, follow The Popcorn Podcast for weekly conversations about the biggest movies and television shows. 🍿 We're building a community of movie and TV fans. Join the conversation and tell us what you think! What is your rating for LANTERNS after Episodes 3 and 4?

  5. Sep 4

    Insidious: Out of the Further Review | Full Spoiler Horror Movie Breakdown

    👻 Tommy is riding solo into The Further! This week on The Popcorn Podcast, Tommy reviews Insidious: Out of the Further, the latest installment in the supernatural horror franchise. In this full-spoiler Insidious: Out of the Further review, Tommy breaks down the story, performances, scares, demons, The Further, franchise connections, and the biggest moments from the movie. How does Insidious: Out of the Further compare to the previous Insidious movies? Does it bring anything new to the franchise? And most importantly… is Insidious still scary? ⚠️ FULL SPOILERS for Insidious: Out of the Further. 🎬 This episode covers:• Insidious: Out of the Further review• Full spoiler discussion• Ending breakdown• The Further & Insidious mythology• Best horror moments• Scares and demons• Characters & performances• Connections to the previous films• The future of the Insidious franchise• Tommy's final rating If you're a fan of horror movies, Insidious, supernatural horror, Blumhouse, scary movies, and movie reviews, follow The Popcorn Podcast for new episodes every Friday. 🍿 We're building a community of movie and TV fans—and we want you to be part of it. 👇 What's your rating for Insidious: Out of the Further?

  6. Aug 28

    Lanterns Episodes 1 & 2 Review | HBO's New Green Lantern Series

    🟢 The Green Lanterns have finally arrived! This week on The Popcorn Podcast, Tommy and Ryan review the first two episodes of HBO's Lanterns, the newest series set in James Gunn's DC Universe. We discuss the introduction of Hal Jordan and John Stewart, Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre's performances, the show's grounded murder-mystery approach, and how HBO is bringing the Green Lantern mythology into the new DCU. Episode 2 takes things even further with the introduction of major pieces of Green Lantern lore, including the Manhunters and Sinestro, leaving us with plenty of questions and theories about where this season is heading. ⚠️ FULL SPOILERS for Lanterns Episodes 1 & 2. 🎬 We discuss:• Lanterns Episode 1 & 2• Hal Jordan• John Stewart• Green Lantern mythology• The Manhunters• Sinestro• The DCU• HBO's approach to superhero storytelling• Our favorite moments• Biggest criticisms• Season 1 predictions If you're watching Lanterns and want to talk about everything happening in the new DC Universe, this episode is for you. 🍿 Follow The Popcorn Podcast and join our growing community of movie and TV fans. What's your rating for Lanterns after two episodes?

  7. Aug 21

    The End of Oak Street Review w/ Derek Bauder | Our Full Movie Breakdown

    The End of Oak Street has arrived, and we've got filmmaker and content creator Derek Bauder joining us for the review! 🍿 This week on The Popcorn Podcast, Tommy and Ryan sit down with the amazing Derek Bauder to discuss The End of Oak Street, the new sci-fi thriller written and directed by David Robert Mitchell and starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor. We break down the movie's story, performances, dinosaur action, visual effects, 1980s setting, biggest surprises, and the choices that make this movie such a unique addition to the 2026 movie lineup. With Derek bringing his own filmmaking perspective to the conversation, we also dig into the craft behind the movie and debate whether The End of Oak Street delivers the creature-feature experience audiences were promised. ⚠️ FULL SPOILERS for The End of Oak Street. If you love movie reviews, sci-fi, horror, dinosaur movies, Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, David Robert Mitchell, and film discussions, this is an episode you don't want to miss. 🎧 Follow The Popcorn Podcast on Spotify and join our growing community of movie and TV fans. 🍿 New episodes every Friday. What did YOU think of The End of Oak Street? Give us your rating!

    The End of Oak Street Review w/ Derek Bauder | Our Full Movie Breakdown

  8. Aug 14

    House of the Dragon Season 3 Finale Review | Episodes 7 & 8 Breakdown & Ending Explained

    The Dance of the Dragons reaches another major turning point as we review the final two episodes of House of the Dragon Season 3! Tommy and Ryan break down Episodes 7 and 8, discussing the biggest moments, character decisions, betrayals, deaths, political moves, and the consequences that will shape the future of the Targaryen civil war. We also dive into the House of the Dragon Season 3 finale, our biggest takeaways from the season, what worked and what didn't, and our predictions for where Rhaenyra, Aegon, Daemon, Alicent, Aemond, and the rest of Westeros go from here. ⚠️ FULL SPOILERS for House of the Dragon Season 3. If you're a fan of House of the Dragon, Game of Thrones, HBO, fantasy, and TV reviews, follow The Popcorn Podcast for new episodes every Friday. 🍿 What did you think of the Season 3 finale? Was it worth the wait?

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Your go-to podcast for movie reviews, TV breakdowns, box office news, Marvel, DC, horror, and the biggest entertainment stories every week!

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  • Creator
    Tommy Cresta and Ryan Foran
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    269
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Tommy Cresta and Ryan Foran
  • Show Website
    The Popcorn Podcast