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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It's just Kevin and Andrew this week and they keep this one tight, just covering episodes 8 and 9 of Severance and Kraven the Hunter. This episode opens up with Kraven the Hunter. The guys have a pretty hot take on this one... it's not THAT bad!! Both guys argue that this could actually be the best Sony Villainverse film, though that is a pretty low bar at this point. Yes, it's not a perfect film and has a slew of issues, but if you go in with low expectations, you could come out pretty happy. Next up the guys talk the latest in Severance. Do they have any answers? Nope! Do they have any...
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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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It's a tight episode, content-wise with just Black Doves, Severance and Reservation Dogs officially on the docket, but we are joined this week, once again, by Salony, so you know there's a touch of class in this one! The show kicks off with Andrew peer pressuring Salony into talking about Black Doves on Netflix. It's a solid modern spy show, led by the excellent Kiera Knightley, and lacking the campiness that a lot of modern spy shows do. It's a cool take, with Kiera's character dealing with a little of that work/life balance we all hear about. Go check it out! After that, the show kicks into...
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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_outlineIt's a short but sweet one this week, as it's just Kevin and Lauren and they cover Super/Man, red One, A Real Pain, and Carry-On.
Unlike last week where it was sour and glum on reviews, this week is almost entirely positive. Lauren opens the episode with a review of the wonderful and insightful documentary about Christopher Reeve, Super/Man, currently streaming on HBO Max. It's a journey through the up and down life of arguably everyone's favorite Superman before, up to, and after his life altering accident. It's a story of perseverance, family, and friendship that is well worth your time.
Next up, Kevin takes on a sleigh ride with his review of Red One. The film stars The Rock and Chris Evans and had a catastrophic showing at the box office. But don't let that sour your opinions on this one. Watch the trailer. It's exactly as advertised and very predictable, as most Christmas films are, but it really is a lot of fun, if maybe a hair too long. But if you know what you're walking in to, it really is a solid film and a good one for the holiday.
Lauren swings us back to the dramatic with A Real Pain. It's a story of two cousins who have drifted apart and are now finding out how to be close again, in no small part to the loss of their grandmother. Kieran Culkin is a troubled man with a dark sense of humor, not unlike his character on Succession. Jesse Eisenberg is a married man who seems to have it all together, but finds he might just need his cousin more than he thinks. It's a great story gently wrapped in the story of a woman who survived horrible tragedy and how that brings these two men closer together. It's a great film, and maybe a little more fun that it has the right to be, so give it a watch!
Kevin takes us back to Christmas with Carry-On. Though this film is as much a Christmas movie as Die Hard is (it IS a Christmas film!!) but it takes place on Christmas eve and has holiday music in the credits so I think it's set in stone. Taron Egerton plays a young TSA agent who is trying to make a life for himself, his wife, and their in-the-womb child. Of course you can't be happy in an airport, so Jason Bateman shows up with an ultimatum - allow a package through the gate unabated or your wife dies. And just like that we are off to the races with a pretty solid thriller. It doesn't quite have the "yippy kay yay" moment or anything that will make it genre defining but, just like Red One, if you go in knowing watching you're watching (think Speed or Die Hard) and that's your jam, you should be very satisfied with this one!
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