209B. Andrew's Take on Transformers One, AKA The Episode 208 Remix
Release Date: 10/04/2024
231. Black Bag, Adolescence, Long Bright River, and Stillwater
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It's a quick but full episode this week where we cover, Black Bag, Adolescence, Long Bright River, and Stillwater. Kevin immediately thrust Lauren into the limelight, as the she just finished Black Bag not long before recording. It's sexy(ish) spy thriller(ish) starring Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett. It's a hair less sexy and exciting than Lauren was expecting, but it was an overall solid film. Next up, Kevin talk about one of his favorite show in recent years, Adolescence on Netflix. It's a fascinating show from a technical standpoint, as every episode is done in a single take. The...
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230. Kraven and Severance Season 2 Episodes 8 and 9
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229. Flow, White Lotus, American Murder, Sonic 3, Paddington3, Venom 3
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This week it's just Kevin and Lauren discussing Oscar winner Flow, American Murder - Gabby Petito, and a trio of 3rd installments of trilogies, Sonic 3, Paddington in Peru, and Venom: The Last Dance. Lauren kicks off the show talking about the Academy Award winner for best animated film, Flow. It's a beautiful movie about a cat and his band of misfit friends surviving a flood together. What's most remarkable about this movie is that its almost entirely created by one man on his own computer. It's visually stunning and not bogged down by dialogue. Next up, Kevin takes us through the most recent...
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228. Severance, Elevation, Gypsy, School Spirits, I'm Still Here, Bridget Jones, And More
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It's a wild week where we cover Severance, Elevation, Gypsy, School Spirits, I'm Still Here, White Lotus Season 3, and Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy!! So there's a ton to cover here and all 3 of the team are here... sort of... The episode kicks off with Andrew and Kevin taking advantage of Lauren being a little behind and talk about the latest episode of Severance, which Lauren has not seen. This is possibly one of the best episodes of the show to date and takes us deep into the character Gemma/Ms. Casey. You should definitely be watching this show... Next up, Lauren joins in and Kevin...
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227. Captain America Brave New World, Severance, and The Gorge
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🎬 Episode 227: Captain America: Brave New World, Severance S2, The Gorge & More! This week, Kevin and Andrew dive into the biggest film of 2025 so far, Captain America: Brave New World, plus the latest Severance episodes, and Kevin reviews The Gorge on Apple TV+. 🦸♂️ Captain America: Brave New World – A Bold New Chapter Kevin and Andrew waste no time dissecting the new Captain America film. Despite some imperfections, the guys enjoyed the action-packed film and praised Anthony Mackie for solidifying his role as the new Cap. Plus, it’s impressive that the movie dropped on...
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226. The Night Agent vs The Recruit, Kinda Pregnant, Eureka Day, and SNLs 50th
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This week, hosts Kevin and Lauren dive into a variety of exciting new content, including the latest shows and films like The Recruit, The Night Agent, Kinda Pregnant, Eureka Day, and Beyond Saturday Night. 🎭 Eureka Day – A Broadway Comedy That Feels Ahead of Its Time Lauren kicks things off with a look at Eureka Day, a witty Broadway comedy that hilariously explores the complications of a mumps outbreak at a private school, set just before the COVID pandemic. While not directly about COVID, the play’s examination of politics and debates that mirrored the pandemic era makes for an...
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225. Anora, Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Speak No Evil, Venom 3, Escape at Dannemora
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Welcome back to All Pop No Culture — your go-to podcast for all things pop culture! In this episode, we cover a range of exciting topics, diving deep into the latest films, TV shows, and comics. Here’s what’s in store: 🎥 Anora: Lauren kicks things off with a discussion of Anora, a film that left a lasting impression. When she first watched it with her mother, the sexually explicit content was too much to handle, prompting her to leave the theater early. However, revisiting the film on her own, Lauren now has a deeper appreciation for its themes and storytelling. Join her as she...
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224. An Interview With Robotech Guru Tom Bateman
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This week we have the distinct pleasure of interviewing a titan among the Robotech world, Tom Bateman. tom has long been a fan of the series and is responsible for one of the first ever Robotech conventions. With his vast knowledge, he became a subject matter expert at Harmony Gold, the company that brought Robotech to the US in 1985. in this interview we'll discover Tom's journey through Robotech, from childhood to the present. We'll discuss what he loves about the show, some of the many amazing people he's met along the way, and even what he'd do with the show if he had the chance to...
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223. Black Doves, Severance Season 2, Reservation Dogs, and Foreshadowing...
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222. Emilia Perez, Juror #2, Nickel Boys, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
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It's just Kevin and Lauren this week and they cover Emelia Perez, Joker 2, Juror #2, Nickel Boys, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. The show kicks off with Lauren talking about the award winning Netflix musical, Emelia Perez. Yeah, the one that beat Wicked. Turns out, seems like shenanigans, but what can you do? There are some good bits and some bad bits about it, so have a listen and see if it might jive with you. Next up, Kevin talks a pair of courtroom dramas, Joker Folie a Deux and Juror #2. Full disclosure, one of these was really good and the other was a movie with the Joker in...
info_outlineAndrew's back!! That means we talk about stuff we just talked about... Transformers One, Agatha All Along, and The Penguin. And for something new... Speak No Evil (but the 2002 version, so... old?)
That's right. After a months on the high seas (sort of) Andrew returns refreshed, so we immediately made him record for 3 hours! A good chunk of that is in Episode 209A, which is an amazing interview with Bill Spangler and you should definitely check it out! But once that was done, we kept the reels rolling.
As a big Transformers fan, Bryant stayed behind after Bill took off and joined in with Andrew on the review of Transformers One. This was more focused on Andrew's take than Kevin's and Bryant brought a new level of insight. But, let's be honest, Kevin and his big mouth were STOKED to be able to talk about this again, especially with a couple of fans. The takeaway is the same as last time, though. GO SEE THIS MOVIE!!
After the Transformers talk and before he could turn into a pumpkin (a midnight joke...) Bryant departs and leaves just Kevin and Andrew. Thatnks to the magic of editing and poor cuts, they immediately jump into Agatha All Along. Andrew was still a hair behind, but deep enough in that they could discuss a little. It's off to a solid start and while Andrew isn't quote at the rave review level (see TF1 earlier in the episode), he's liking it so far.
To close out the show, Kevin briefly talks about The Penguin, which somehow still only had one episode available at the time of recording. It's still great, though. Kevin then takes us into the bleakness of spooky town with a quick discussion of Speak no Evil, the 2022 version. It's a dark movie with a dark ending, so of course someone remade it just 2 years later and with a more American (happier?) ending.
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