The Popcorn Playbook

The Popcorn Playbook
  • 5.0 (3)
  • TV & Film

The Popcorn Playbook combines two of my favorite things: sports and movies. Each episode I discuss a particular sports movie. It might be a very well-known one or it might be something obscure. Either way, I always try to bring some fresh insight and analysis. Did you know Jack Nicholson directed a basketball movie? Why do movies about boxing seem to consistently turn out better than other sports? Could Slap Shot be considered a feminist film? It’s a critical take on the wide world of sports movies.

Episodes

  1. 02/11/2021

    Ep 5 - 5 Films Someone Should Make

    Ever find yourself wondering, "Why hasn't there been a film about ______?" Well, here are five ideas that I think would make terrific sports movies.

  2. 12/22/2020

    Ep 4 - Soul of the Game

    As we put 2020 to bed and remember all those we've lost throughout this horrible year, let's examine a terrific baseball movie that doesn't get the attention it deserves.

  3. 10/19/2020

    Ep 3 - Slap Shot

    Lace up your skates and tape on the foil. We're discussing Slap Shot, the ultimate "guy movie." Or is it?

  4. 09/22/2020

    Ep 2 - All the Right Moves

    We look back at this early 80s football film starring a young Tom Cruise to see if it stands the test of time. Is it still rad to the max or totally bogus?

  5. 09/22/2020

    Ep 1 - Bull Durham

    In the debut episode, we discuss Bull Durham and a couple of pitchers who may have been the inspiration for Ebby Calvin “Nuke” LaLoosh.

  • 5 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
3 Ratings

About

The Popcorn Playbook combines two of my favorite things: sports and movies. Each episode I discuss a particular sports movie. It might be a very well-known one or it might be something obscure. Either way, I always try to bring some fresh insight and analysis. Did you know Jack Nicholson directed a basketball movie? Why do movies about boxing seem to consistently turn out better than other sports? Could Slap Shot be considered a feminist film? It’s a critical take on the wide world of sports movies.

Information

  • Creator
    The Popcorn Playbook
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Popcorn Playbook
  • Show Website
    The Popcorn Playbook