Popcorn and Beers

PopcornandBeers

That's right it's another entertainment review page but where some use tomatoes and others use thumbs we use the stuff that gets you drunk! Rating movies on a scale of a bag of popcorn to a bag of popcorn and one two or three beers. If you like movies old and new, check us out!

  1. Jul 8

    Have the Minions Finally Run Their Course? | Lake Placid, Enola Holmes 3 & More

    Has the Minions franchise finally run its course? And why does a movie about a giant crocodile still hold up so well decades later? This week on Popcorn & Beers, Frye and Jordan are back with a packed episode covering animation, nostalgia, streaming, horror, mystery, and one very angry lake monster. We kick off with our weekly Butter on Top, Minions and Monsters. Jordan delivers a great review, but the conversation quickly turns into a bigger debate about franchise fatigue. The Minions have become one of the most recognizable forces in modern animation—but how much longer can the chaos continue before audiences start checking out? We break down the humor, the family appeal, the nostalgia factor, and why animated movies continue to work across generations. Are the Minions still giving kids and adults something to laugh about, or has the franchise officially overstayed its welcome? Then Jordan brings us this week’s Drunk Classic: Lake Placid. 🐊🍻 It’s time for giant-crocodile nostalgia as we revisit the cast, the chemistry, the comedy, and the creature-feature madness that somehow makes this movie more entertaining than it has any right to be. We discuss how the actors mesh together, why the humor works, and whether Lake Placid deserves more respect as a cult classic. Finally, it’s time for What We Were Watching, and there is a lot to unpack. Frye covers Netflix’s I Will Find You, shares his thoughts on Enola Holmes 3, and revisits Mid90s for a nostalgic look at youth, friendship, skate culture, and growing up. Jordan also checks in with Enola Holmes 3, dives into They Will Kill You on HBO Max, explores the mystery of From on MGM+, and gives a fresh look at Season 2 of Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender. Along the way, we tackle a problem every entertainment fan understands: there are too many movies and shows, too many streaming platforms, and nowhere near enough time to watch everything. So grab your popcorn, pour your beer, and join us for another episode filled with reviews, debates, nostalgia, and the occasional questionable opinion. And make sure you come back next week because our next Butter on Top is Moana 🌊🍿, while Frye brings us the next Drunk Classic: The Heartbreak Kid. 🍻 That combination alone should tell you everything you need to know. #PopcornAndBeers #MoviePodcast #Minions #LakePlacid #EnolaHolmes3 #Mid90s #TheyWillKillYou #From #AvatarTheLastAirbender #MovieReviews #TVReviews #Netflix #HBOMax #Moana #TheHeartbreakKid

  2. Jun 24

    TOO MUCH TOM HANKS! toy story 5 AND the Terminal

    Popcorn and Beers – Episode Notes Opening Welcome back to Popcorn and Beers, the show where we watch movies so you don’t have to… but honestly, you probably should. Butter on Top Toy Story 5 The gang dives into the latest installment of Pixar’s flagship franchise. Was there still enough gas in the tank for another adventure with Woody, Buzz, and the crew, or is this one arriving a little too late? Drunk Classic The Terminal (2004) This week’s Drunk Classic takes us back to Steven Spielberg’s charming airport dramedy starring Tom Hanks. The hosts discuss whether the movie still works over twenty years later and inevitably fall into a conversation about favorite Tom Hanks performances. Tom Hanks Detour A side discussion featuring: Forrest Gump Cast Away Apollo 13 Saving Private Ryan Big A League of Their Own Road to Perdition Which Tom Hanks movie belongs on the Mount Rushmore of Hanks performances? ⸻ Jordan’s Watch List Toy Story 3 Jordan finally caught up with the emotional gut-punch that made grown adults cry over animated toys. Toy Story 4 Did the fourth installment justify its existence? Jordan weighs in after finally seeing both sequels back-to-back. Masters of the Universe Jordan revisits Eternia and finds a movie that’s more enjoyable than its reputation suggests. Not a masterpiece, but a surprisingly fun relic of the 1980s. ⸻ Frye’s Watch List The Hobbit Trilogy Marathon Frye watched: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies All on a plane. Like a true sicko. The hosts discuss whether this is the optimal viewing experience for Peter Jackson’s bloated fantasy epic or a violation of international aviation law. Return to Silent Hill A disappointing trip back to one of gaming’s most beloved horror franchises. Frye explains why the film completely misses what makes Silent Hill work. Over Your Dead Body A stylish and strange Japanese horror film that blends stage performance, obsession, and supernatural terror. Spider NOIR Thrash Maternal Instinct The wild card of the week. The hosts attempt to explain what they watched and ultimately conclude that listeners may simply need to look this one up themselves. ⸻ Popcorn and Beers Awards Biggest Surprise Plane Ride Endurance Award Frye, for surviving all three Hobbit films at cruising altitude. ⸻ Next Week Drunk Classic Can’t Hardly Wait (1998) The late-90s teen comedy classic takes center stage next week. The hosts revisit graduation parties, teen movie clichés, and one of the most recognizable ensemble casts of its era. Watch Along Recommendation Watch Can’t Hardly Wait before next week’s episode and see if it still holds up.

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That's right it's another entertainment review page but where some use tomatoes and others use thumbs we use the stuff that gets you drunk! Rating movies on a scale of a bag of popcorn to a bag of popcorn and one two or three beers. If you like movies old and new, check us out!