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Our first 81 episodes are what we now consider APNC 1.0 with our original crew: Opie, Pete, Kevin, Alex, and later, David. Through the onset of COVID and life changes, the podcast began to evolve. It was the end of an era, but we loved this crew and the memories we made. You'll notice that our earliest episodes are not on YouTube. The addition of video was never in the plans, but came to life as a surprise side effect of COVID. Going into 2022, Pete and Kevin took the show in a new direction after losing the rest of the original crew. They found their groove almost immediately with appearances from Andrew and Andy, who immediately became show regulars. Throughout what is now considered APNC 2.0, hosting has waffled back and forth between Pete and Kevin, and the cast fluctuates between any combination of the 4, and sometimes even their friend Kim, but the content is always flowing. 2022 has been a very consistent year for the gang and they look to keep it rolling into 2023 and beyond.

231. Black Bag, Adolescence, Long Bright River, and Stillwater 04/18/2025

231. Black Bag, Adolescence, Long Bright River, and Stillwater 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 amount of work that went into just that is staggering! Add to that some amazing performances and a fantastic story, and this show should be very popular come award season. Note that the story is not a mind bender. It won't trick you with plot twists or keep you guessing. It is all about emotion and delivers in spades. Lauren takes over the rest of the show, as Kevin didn't watch much this week. So her next watch is Long Bright River on Peacock. It stars Amanda Seyfried as a police officer with a unique attachment to the impoverished women in her area. The story takes a turn as her sister goes missing, also. Lauren hasn't finished the series and isn't necessarily blown away by it, but she's interested enough to finish, so there's that... The show closes with Lauren taking us back in time to 2021 with the film Stillwater. If you're familiar with the Amanda Knox story, this film will make a lot of sense. A 20-something woman in France is arrested for and convicted of murder. Her father, a blue collar man with a checkered history in Stillwater, Oklahoma, travels to France to be by her side and help with her defense. It's a solid drama and probably Lauren's favorite pick of the week. As always, thank you for watching. If you haven't already, don't forget to Like & Subscribe. We love new viewers! Also, leave us comments and let is know how we are doing and what we can be doing better. Enjoy the episode and have a great week! Facebook: @apncpodcast Twitter: @APNCPodcast Instagram: AllPopNoCulture /episode/index/show/allpopnoculture/id/36226070

230. Kraven and Severance Season 2 Episodes 8 and 9 03/19/2025

229. Flow, White Lotus, American Murder, Sonic 3, Paddington3, Venom 3 03/16/2025

229. Flow, White Lotus, American Murder, Sonic 3, Paddington3, Venom 3 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 events of White Lotus. The show, despite its great cast, seems to still be dragging along without making much progress or delivering much excitement. The hope is that it's coming soon, though. We next leave Thailand for the American southwest for Netflix's crime documentary, American Murder - Gabby Petito. This is a 3 parter that doves into the story that commanded our news not so long ago. Gabby Petito was murdered by her boyfriend and then the world watched as the cover up was attempted and failed and finished with a manhunt with no happy ending. It's a tragic tale and, if you watched it in the news, this docuseries has much of the same information but with greater detail. Looking to lighten the mood and begin our trilogy of trilogy closers, Kevin talks about Sonic 3. It's a fun family film that builds on everything from the first 2 films, but also adds Keanu Reeves. It's fun, energetic, and light hearted with a great amount of action. If you've seen the first 2, this is a must watch. Lauren finally gets to dig into her most anticipated film of 2025, Paddington in Peru. Much like Sonic 3, this is a film that builds wonderfully off of the previous franchise entries and continues to tell the story in a fun way. It's equally as fun as the first two films and should definitely be watched by anyone looking for that light hearted film. Kevin closes the show with a quick review of Venom: The Last Dance. It's the final film of a series that has been mediocre at it's best. This film is no different, though there are moments of real emotion and the bones of a really solid film are there. If you've seen the first two Venom films, this is a solid ending to the franchise. If you haven't seen them, then this film will not do anything to convince you to watch them. s always, thank you for watching. If you haven't already, don't forget to Like & Subscribe. We love new viewers! Also, leave us comments and let is know how we are doing and what we can be doing better. Enjoy the episode and have a great week! Facebook: @apncpodcast Twitter: @APNCPodcast Instagram: AllPopNoCulture /episode/index/show/allpopnoculture/id/35711145

228. Severance, Elevation, Gypsy, School Spirits, I'm Still Here, Bridget Jones, And More 03/16/2025

228. Severance, Elevation, Gypsy, School Spirits, I'm Still Here, Bridget Jones, And More 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 discusses the new Anthony Mackie film, Elevation. It's not a great film, but not terrible either. It doesn't do much to cement Anthony as a leading man, though, feeling like it undid a lot of the likability that he gained in Captain America. Andrew dismisses himself and Lauren takes the reins to discuss the broadway revival of Gypsy. It feels like a different take on the show and is all in all very solid and worth checking out if you can get to the theater! Without Andrew to shame him for his choices, Kevin dives into School Spirits. It's a very YA show on Paramount+ but it's actually surprisingly compelling and Kevin has nothing really bad to say about it. If YA mystery stuff is your fare (think a mix of Ghosts and Pretty Little Liars), then check this one out! Classing up the joint, Lauren takes to the cinema by watching Best Picture candidate, I'm Still Here. It's a compelling foreign film about a family dealing with the military dictatorship in Brazil in the '70s. Foreign language might not be for everyone, but this one is worth catching, Quickly, Kevin and Lauren discuss White Lotus season 3 so far and, it's fair to say, they aren't feeling the warm fuzzies yet. There is a lot of show still to watch, but it needs to get moving ASAP!! Lauren finishes out the show by discussing the latest installment of one of her favorite franchises, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy. While not the best film in the series, it's a very Bridget Jones and a sweet send off for the character. As always, thank you for watching. If you haven't already, don't forget to Like & Subscribe. We love new viewers! Also, leave us comments and let is know how we are doing and what we can be doing better. Enjoy the episode and have a great week! Facebook: @apncpodcast Twitter: @APNCPodcast Instagram: AllPopNoCulture /episode/index/show/allpopnoculture/id/35711135

227. Captain America Brave New World, Severance, and The Gorge 02/21/2025

226. The Night Agent vs The Recruit, Kinda Pregnant, Eureka Day, and SNLs 50th 02/14/2025

226. The Night Agent vs The Recruit, Kinda Pregnant, Eureka Day, and SNLs 50th 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 insightful and entertaining experience. 📺 Beyond Saturday Night – A Peek Behind the Scenes of SNL Kevin transitions from Broadway to 30 Rock, reviewing the Peacock Docuseries, Beyond Saturday Night. This fascinating documentary explores the magic of Saturday Night Live (SNL) with a deep dive into the casting process, making it a must-watch for SNL fans. 🎬 Kinda Pregnant – A New Amy Schumer Comedy Film Lauren talks about the new Amy Schumer film, Kinda Pregnant, where Schumer’s character accidentally fakes a pregnancy for attention. While the film stays true to the classic rom-com format, it’s packed with humor and Schumer’s signature comedic style—perfect for fans of her work. 🕵️‍♂️ The Recruit vs. The Night Agent – Netflix’s Spy Thriller Showdown Kevin wraps up the episode by comparing two new Netflix spy thrillers: The Recruit and The Night Agent. Released just a week apart, these shows share a similar premise, making their differences even more interesting. Tune in to hear Kevin’s thoughts on these thrillers and find out which one reigns supreme. As always, thank you for watching. If you haven't already, don't forget to Like & Subscribe. We love new viewers! Also, leave us comments and let is know how we are doing and what we can be doing better. Enjoy the episode and have a great week! Facebook: @apncpodcast Twitter: @APNCPodcast Instagram: AllPopNoCulture /episode/index/show/allpopnoculture/id/35288940

225. Anora, Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Speak No Evil, Venom 3, Escape at Dannemora 02/14/2025

225. Anora, Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Speak No Evil, Venom 3, Escape at Dannemora 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 reflects on how the film resonated differently the second time around. 🕷️ Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man: Andrew shares his thoughts on Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man on Disney+. This recent series brings Spider-Man back to his street-level roots, focusing on Peter Parker’s life as a friendly neighborhood hero. Andrew praises the show’s emotional depth and fun, but also weighs in on the overly critical reactions to its inclusivity and "wokeness" — calling out the overreactions and offering a fair perspective. 🎬 Speak No Evil: Kevin and Lauren dig into the chilling film Speak No Evil — but not just one version, two! The Danish and American versions of this psychological horror thriller both tell the same story but have drastically different endings that will leave you thinking long after the credits roll. The Danish version takes a more unsettling approach, while the American version has a more traditional payoff. Both are excellent, but which one is the better version? Tune in to hear their analysis! 🦹‍♂️ Venom 3: The Last Dance: Andrew talks about the latest installment of the Venom franchise — Venom 3: The Last Dance. While this movie seems like a disaster in many ways, Andrew explains that if you enjoyed the previous films in the series, this one might still hit the mark for you. Expect a messy, action-packed movie with more of the chaotic symbiote antics fans have come to love (and hate). 📺 Escape at Dannemora: Lauren closes the show with her take on Escape at Dannemora, a gripping drama based on the true story of two inmates’ escape from a maximum-security prison. Lauren highlights the intense performances and gripping narrative that make this show so compelling, and she shares what made it one of her recent favorites. 🚨 Big Announcement: If you’ve recently subscribed, stay tuned — more Robotech content is on the way! Exciting news for fans of this iconic franchise, so don't miss out! As always, thank you for watching. If you haven't already, don't forget to Like & Subscribe. We love new viewers! Also, leave us comments and let is know how we are doing and what we can be doing better. Enjoy the episode and have a great week! Facebook: @apncpodcast Twitter: @APNCPodcast Instagram: AllPopNoCulture #Anora #FriendlyNeighborhoodSpiderMan #SpeakNoEvil #Venom3 #EscapeAtDannemora #AllPopNoCulture #Robotech #PopCulturePodcast #MovieReview #TVShowReview /episode/index/show/allpopnoculture/id/35288890

224. An Interview With Robotech Guru Tom Bateman 01/29/2025

223. Black Doves, Severance Season 2, Reservation Dogs, and Foreshadowing... 01/22/2025

223. Black Doves, Severance Season 2, Reservation Dogs, and Foreshadowing... 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 high gear with the intended content of the week, and the whole reason Salony showed up, Severance. The first episode of season 2 dropped this week and it's off to a great start. If you missed this show when it dropped a couple years back on Apple TV+, so watch it now! It's a very smart and trippy show with a lot to say about humanity. The gang even gets a little deep talking about it, so don't miss our convo, after you watch the show, of course! With the Severance talk over, Salony excuses herself to her night chambers, leaving the two fools to ramble on their own. Kevin starts on track with Reservation Dogs, a show that just dropped it's 3rd and final season on Hulu/FX. It's a show created, directed, staffed, and acted by a Native American crew. Technically Taika Waititi is a co-creator and he is Maori, but the sentiment is there. It's simply the story of 4 teenagers surviving modern life on a reservation. While often hilarious, it is also a superb drama that does a great job of enlightening folks of what life is really like for folks living on "the res." With all of the real content out of the way, Kevin and Andrew spend a little time waxing poetic about what is coming in entertainment this year and some hints about some cool things in the pipeline, potentially, for the podcast. So stay tuned!! As always, thank you for watching. If you haven't already, don't forget to Like & Subscribe. We love new viewers! Also, leave us comments and let is know how we are doing and what we can be doing better. Enjoy the episode and have a great week! Facebook: @apncpodcast Twitter: @APNCPodcast Instagram: AllPopNoCulture /episode/index/show/allpopnoculture/id/34961455

222. Emilia Perez, Juror #2, Nickel Boys, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle 01/18/2025

222. Emilia Perez, Juror #2, Nickel Boys, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle 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 it... Juror #2, though, is a very good movie if you like character pieces with moral conundrums, so give that one a shot (but not the other one...) When the mic gets handed back to Lauren, she discusses the film adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize winning novel, The Nickel Boys. It's a story of a young black man in the Jim Crow era who ends up in reform school for a crime he didn't commit. What makes the movie decidedly unique is the fact that most of the film is shot in the 1st person, putting you, the viewer, in the shoes of the main character, Elwood. It sounds like a solid, if maybe a little slow, film with an interesting twist. Kevin closes the show with video games again. This time it's Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. This game is a fantastic entry into the world of Indy and Troy Baker does an incredible job bringing the Indy we grew up with to life. The story is peak Indiana Jones and the gameplay itself is a lot of fun, too. There's never anything wrong with punching Nazis! As always, thank you for watching. If you haven't already, don't forget to Like & Subscribe. We love new viewers! Also, leave us comments and let is know how we are doing and what we can be doing better. Enjoy the episode and have a great week! Facebook: @apncpodcast Twitter: @APNCPodcast Instagram: AllPopNoCulture /episode/index/show/allpopnoculture/id/34902430

221. Monsters, Oddity, A Complete Unknown, Skeleton Crew, and Silent Hill 01/18/2025

221. Monsters, Oddity, A Complete Unknown, Skeleton Crew, and Silent Hill It's just Kevin and Lauren this week and they cover Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, A Complete Unknown, Oddity, Skeleton Crew, Silent Hill, and a quick rehash of Squid Game. The show opens, unbeknownst to Lauren at the time, with a quick conversation about Squid Game season 2. This was supposed to be pre-show banter since it had already been discussed, but it's still a fresh topic and the conversation was solid, so it made the show after all. When the show really kicks off, Kevin starts us off with but of a horror adventure. He's recently played the remake of Silent Hill 2 on the Playstation and decided to give the films a go because of it. As it turns out, the game is great, the first movie is solid, and the second film is a dumpster fire. But, hey, Sean Bean is in two consecutive films and doesn't die, so... Next up, Lauren finally gets to watch and talk about a series that's been gnawing at her to watch - Monster: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. It's retelling of the famous murder of two parents by their sons. There's a lot of behind the scenes story that many people never knew and it's also a solid courtroom drama. Definitely worth a watch and it's from the creators of the Dahmer series of the same name. Sticking with the dark stuff, we swing back to Kevin who discusses last years under the radar horror hit, Oddity. It's a haunting story, but with it's own interesting twist. It follows a woman, who happens to be a psychic, following up on her twin sisters murder. She knows more than she's letting on and her experiences with the occult make for a fascinating story. Lauren pulls us out of the darkness by finally watching something positive, though maybe a hair bland. A Complete Unknown is the telling of Bob Dylan's early years as a musician and his relationships with Joan Baez, Johnny Cash, and more. It stars Timothee Chalamet and Elle Fanning and despite their great ability, the film, while decent, seems to lack that one thing to make it truly exciting. Kevin Closes out the show with a quick recap of Skeleton crew on Disney Plus. It's a fantastic Star Wars/Goonies mashup with a boatload of heart. With it moving towards it's conclusion, the story has really picked up and the focus on pirates over space magic has made it a fun ride. As always, thank you for watching. If you haven't already, don't forget to Like & Subscribe. We love new viewers! Also, leave us comments and let is know how we are doing and what we can be doing better. Enjoy the episode and have a great week! Facebook: @apncpodcast Twitter: @APNCPodcast Instagram: AllPopNoCulture /episode/index/show/allpopnoculture/id/34902390

220. Squid Game Season 2, The Fall of the House of Sony's Villainverse, and the DCU 01/03/2025

219. Super/Man, Red One, A Real Pain, and Carry-On 12/18/2024

219. Super/Man, Red One, A Real Pain, and Carry-On It'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! As always, thank you for watching. If you haven't already, don't forget to Like & Subscribe. We love new viewers! Also, leave us comments and let is know how we are doing and what we can be doing better. Enjoy the episode and have a great week! Facebook: @apncpodcast Twitter: @APNCPodcast Instagram: AllPopNoCulture /episode/index/show/allpopnoculture/id/34508125

218. Joy, Superman & Lois, Yacht Rock, Three Women, Skeleton Crew, and Creature Commandos 12/13/2024

218. Joy, Superman & Lois, Yacht Rock, Three Women, Skeleton Crew, and Creature Commandos The gangs all here so the group comes in hot this week with Joy, Superman & Lois, Yacht Rock, Three Women, Star Wars Skeleton Crew, and Creature Commandos. Before getting to the nitty gritty, Andrew has a heart to heart with the audience at home. That's right, after some gentle soul searching and badgering from the internet, Andrew has come to the realization that Arcane is an amazing show. Peer pressure is real, kids!! After Andrew completes his apology, the show kicks off with Lauren talking about the new film. Joy, on Netflix. It's the true story of the birth (pun intended because I'm hilarious) of IVF treatment. While maybe not the most compelling film in the world, the acting and the message are solid and Lauren enjoyed it enough. Next up, at the behest of Andrew, Kevin discusses Superman and Lois and the recent series finale. This will go down as a show that deserved better but gave us so much. Is it perfect? No. But it does an amazing job portraying an older Superman/Clark Kent as a man and father along side his wife, Lois Lane. This is a debate with no winner, but the argument could be made this was both best Superman and the best Lois we've ever been given. If you love Superman and can handle that little bit of CW cheese, this deserves a watch. The finale is an actual tear jerker! Andrew then helps us sail away (an Enya song, not related to this at alll) with the new DOCKumentary (HBO's pun, not mine) about the Yacht Rock explosion. It's a fun hour plus of great music and storytelling about one of the most fun genres of music in the last 50 years or so. If the music industry interests you at all, or you're just a big Michael McDonald fan (you know you are...), then you'll love this one. unlike Joy, which Lauren felt was pretty serviceable, Three Women on Starz is a show with a lot of unfulfilled potential. Despite a really solid cast and being based on a best seller, the show starts of hot and steamy in the beginning and just kind of fades off into the ether. Lauren was ultimately a little sad that she watched, but at least she took the bullet for you! Kevin and Andrew go to nerd town next discussing the first episodes of Star Wars Skeleton Crew and DCs Creature Commandos. Neither one is absolutely mind blowing but both are a lot of fun and have a great path forward through their respective seasons. They should also both have a solid impact on the film universes the inhabit going forward. Finally, the show ends on a fun but whiny note. Kevin and Andrew discuss and then eviscerate The Madness and The Dark Tower. At least The Madness has some potential, albeit not a ton. The Dark Tower is an abomination for anyone who has read the source material or even just, you know, watched movies... As always, thank you for watching. If you haven't already, don't forget to Like & Subscribe. We love new viewers! Also, leave us comments and let is know how we are doing and what we can be doing better. Enjoy the episode and have a great week! Facebook: @apncpodcast Twitter: @APNCPodcast Instagram: AllPopNoCulture /episode/index/show/allpopnoculture/id/34438670

217. Gladiator II, Wicked, (Is Glicked a thing?!?), and Smile 2 12/07/2024

216. Heretic, A Man on the Inside, Arcane, More Penguin, and more Broadway 11/27/2024

216. Heretic, A Man on the Inside, Arcane, More Penguin, and more Broadway This episode is full of content! We talk Heretic, A Man on the Inside, Cabaret and Mama I'm a Big Girl Now, The Penguin, and the Arcane finale! The show opens with just Kevin and Lauren and Lauren takes the lead talking about the new thriller Heretic. It's not quite horror but it definitely has a solid creep factor! High Grant is a bona fide pyscho and the film itself does a lot to make one question religion. Not for the faint of heart! Kevin lightens things up with A Man on the Inside on Neflix. This is the story of a man who's a little lost in his life finding a job as a private investigator inside an old folks home. He doesn't find criminals but rather finds himself and some new friends along the way. Ted Danson is great in this "based on a true story" tale of love, life, and loss. Even though Andrew joins the fray, Kevin has Lauren take the lead once more with a couple of great Broadway shows she saw this week. First up is Cabaret starring Adam Lambert and Auli'i Cravalho of Moana fame. It's a great show in a great venue and definitely worth checking out. Next she geeks out a bit over Mama I'm a Big Girl Now which is a show by 3 of the founding members of Hairspray. It's a ton of fun to see how far these women have come and the storys and songs they share! Finally inviting Andrew into the fray, Kevin ask Lauren for her take on The Penguin, which she finally finished. It comes as no shock that she loved it as much as Kevin and Andrew did but it's always nice to get a fresh perspective on an excellent series. Lauren makes her exit and Kevin and Andrew go full bore on everything Arcane, including the big finale. Kevin absolutely loved it and Andrew is maybe a hair less bowled over (though he's come around a bit since recording) but they both do thoroughly enjoy the show and, if nothing else, they rave about the visuals. If you haven't seen Arcane (are you dead?!?!?) then get over to Netflix and watch it all ASAP! As always, thank you for watching. If you haven't already, don't forget to Like & Subscribe. We love new viewers! Also, leave us comments and let is know how we are doing and what we can be doing better. Enjoy the episode and have a great week! Facebook: @apncpodcast Twitter: @APNCPodcast Instagram: AllPopNoCulture /episode/index/show/allpopnoculture/id/34185995

215. Here, Sweetpea, Wicked Little Letters, The Shyamalanathon, and Little Green Men 11/22/2024

215. Here, Sweetpea, Wicked Little Letters, The Shyamalanathon, and Little Green Men It's just Kevin and Lauren this week, but they have an interesting one for sure. They cover the new Tom Hanks film, Here, The Ella Purnell led series Swetpea, Wicked Little Letters, a boatload of Shyamalan films, and a little alien conspiracy theory madness. The show kicks off with Lauren talking about the new film, Here. It's a Tom Hanks/Robin Wright/Robert Zemeckis reunion which resulted in some expected comparisons to Forrest Gump. Most current reviews have been pretty harsh, but Lauren came away feeling pretty happy about it. The key thing to remember, that somehow people missed, is that this is a film told entirely from the point of view of the living room. It spans decades, and even more, but doesn't leave that single location. If you accept that, you'll be much happier with the film! Next up, Kevin takes us over to Starz with the new show, Sweetpea. It stars Ella Purnell on a role very different from some of her most recent ones. She's a nearly invisible outcast who is fed up with bullies and ultimately goes on a Dexter-like killing spree. It develops into a deeper story as the season goes on and is definitely worth a watch! Due to some personal life shenanigans, Lauren stayed in on Saturday evening and caught the movie, Wicked Little Letters. It's a based on a true story tale of a scandal involving a neighborhood and their nasty-grams to each other. It sports a great cast of British actors and is very entertaining. Kevin then takes us on a little journey down memory lane with a little thing he and his sons are calling The Shyamalanathon. They are watching all of M Night Shyamanlan's films in order. They have only missed Lady In The Water (not streaming anywhere) and The Last Airbender (not streaming anywhere and they've seen that dumpster fire anyways). It's been a fun journey so far and they've made it up to Split at this point. Stay tuned for an update in a later episode with some rankings of the films overall. The show closes out with Kevin going full conspiracy theory on aliens. Ok, maybe not quite that bad. But between the Netflix docuseries Investigation Alien and the UAP hearing with Congress, there is some interesting stuff happening in the world, whether you are a believer or not! As always, thank you for watching. If you haven't already, don't forget to Like & Subscribe. We love new viewers! Also, leave us comments and let is know how we are doing and what we can be doing better. Enjoy the episode and have a great week! Facebook: @apncpodcast Twitter: @APNCPodcast Instagram: AllPopNoCulture /episode/index/show/allpopnoculture/id/34112336

214. Conclave, The Franchise, Hysteria, Tammy Faye, The Penguin, and More 11/15/2024

214. Conclave, The Franchise, Hysteria, Tammy Faye, The Penguin, and More It's a packed week with Lauren and Andrew back! The group covers Conclave, The Franchise, Hysteria, Tammy Faye, Death Note, Maxxxine, Daddio, and The Penguin. Usually we do a big breakdown, but this episode is jam packed, so you should just get right to it!! Oh, you want SOME details? Fine, then! Kevin selfishly puts Lauren in the hot seat because he is very curious about the new movie Conclave. It stars Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, and more! All in all, it's a solid theatrical flick about politics in the church. The mic is then passed to Andrew to discuss the new HBO show, The Franchise. It's hilarious take on the comic book movie industry, heavily focused on the MCU, even shamelessly bringing in several MCU actors. It's a solid show, despite Kevin's complete inability to watch it! Speaking of Kevin, and why should we because he doesn't shut up... But he watched Hysteria on Peacock. It's a fun show about satanic panic and mass hysteria in the 80s. It's not really horror and it's not really comedy, despite the fantastic comedic cast, but it's not drama either. Go in expecting more subdued performances out of these actors and you'll likely enjoy the show. Lauren takes us back to Broadway this week with the new Tammy Faye musical, written by Elton John. The gang quickly finds out they know more about marketing than they do Tammy Faye herself, but it's a generally solid review for a musical that no one has really heard about at this point. Next up, Andrew takes us to the world of Anime with the classic series, Death Note. This came into our sphere recently because our friend Jen's daughter recently watched it and we had to get on board. It's a dark series that may not have the gravitas that something like Attack on Titan does, but it's solid otherwise. Kevin quickly talks about Maxxxine and her Ti West trilogy overall. It's a quick review with the takeaway being that the film is good, but it's the least impressive of the 3 films. That said, they are all a must watch. Because Kevin and Lauren both watched Daddio this week, they have a great discussion about it. It's a rare film because the entirety of the movie is just a dialogue between two characters. It works because it pushes the boundaries of what people will and won't share with a stranger they'll never see again. The gang then closes the show on the rare instance where there is something everyone has watched - the Penguin. Lauren finally jumped on board and she's thoroughly enjoying it. Kevin and Andrew have it earmarked for awards this season. As always, thank you for watching. If you haven't already, don't forget to Like & Subscribe. We love new viewers! Also, leave us comments and let is know how we are doing and what we can be doing better. Enjoy the episode and have a great week! Facebook: @apncpodcast Twitter: @APNCPodcast Instagram: AllPopNoCulture /episode/index/show/allpopnoculture/id/33951177

213. We Live in Time, Don't Move, Nobody Wants This, and Woman of the Hour 11/01/2024

213. We Live in Time, Don't Move, Nobody Wants This, and Woman of the Hour It's just Kevin and Lauren this week and they discuss We Live in Time before going Netflix crazy with Don't Move, Nobody Wants This, Woman of the Hour, and This is the Zodiac Speaking. The episode kicks off with Lauren talking about We Live in Time. It stars Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh and is an endearing tale of love through the years. Their natural chemistry makes it an easy watch and the story is beautiful, while at times heartbreaking. We're a little on the fence as to whether Andrew and Florence will be up for awards for it, but it's not off the table. Kevin takes us from a borderline excellent film to a film made for watching while washing the dishes. He reviews Don't Move, a new horror flick on Netflix about a woman who is kidnapped and drugged with a paralytic toxin before escaping her captor. There is potential here, and the acting is really decent, but the story takes the wrong turns and gets incredibly predictable after a really solid start. Getting away from murder for a bit, and not long, really, Lauren talks about Nobody Wants This on Netflix. It's a romcom series starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody. Brody is a Rabbi who is on a path to becoming Head Rabbi, when Kristen Bell's character finds her way into his life. They actually have fantastic chemistry and the ups and downs of the story are well told. It's definitely worth watching and has already been renewed for season 2. Kevin takes us right back to the murder board after this with the Netflix documentary, This is the Zodiac Killer. It's an excellent 3 part docuseries on a man widely thought to have been the Zodiac Killer. What really makes this series compelling is that most of it is told by a family that spent a great deal of time with this man during the period that Zodiac was active. The series then follows their stories about him and how they started to put the pieces together, sadly years too late. A ver fascinating watch if you have any interest in the Zodiac at all. The show closes with something both Lauren and Kevin have watched. It's on, you guessed it, Netflix! Woman of the Hour, starring and directed by Anna Kendrik, is a real life story of a woman who went on The Dating Game and won a date with a bona fide serial killer. There's a lot more to this story and it's certainly worth a watch. Anna Kendrik really does a great job on her directorial debut, so check it out and see what you think. As always, thank you for watching. If you haven't already, don't forget to Like & Subscribe. We love new viewers! Also, leave us comments and let is know how we are doing and what we can be doing better. Enjoy the episode and have a great week! Facebook: @apncpodcast Twitter: @APNCPodcast Instagram: AllPopNoCulture /episode/index/show/allpopnoculture/id/33750002

212. Joker 2, The Penguin, Alien Romulus, My Old Ass, and More 10/26/2024

212. Joker 2, The Penguin, Alien Romulus, My Old Ass, and More The gangs all here this week and they are discussing Joker: Folie a Deux, The Penguin, Alien Romulus, My Old Ass, Suffs, and Teacup. The episode starts off with Lauren giving a thorough roasting to the new Joker film. As expected, it was not great and she isn't afraid to share her feelings on it. While the review for this film is harsh, it's important to note that Lauren really did enjoy the first film, which makes it all the worse. Next up, the team talks The Penguin, which is a far more stellar review. Andrew has finally given the show a go and it's quickly become his favorite show of 2024. Of course, he'd have liked it sooner if he'd listened to Kevin, but it is what it is, right? After the string reviews, even Lauren is on board to give the show a shot! Eventually the baton is passed back to Lauren who talks about the new Aubrey Plaza film, My Old Ass. It's a heartfelt movie about a girl who trips hard on mushrooms and has a run-in with herself from the future. It turns out that, even after the trip, she manages to stay in touch with her future self and the journey is an eye opener for both version of the character. Overall, the film is definitely worth a watch. Kevin then takes us from bad trips on acid to bad trips in space, to talk about the new film, Alien Romulus. Andrew saw it in the theater and Kevin watched it on digital, but this is their first time discussing it. They both definitely loved it and it's certainly one of the best Alien films to date! In an effort to class up the joint, Lauren takes the team back to broadway with the musical Suffs. It's a story about women's suffrage and definitely a story with telling, though Lauren makes the argument that it's probably better left as a stage play rather than a musical. This leads to a broader discussion of theater which is possibly more interesting that the play in question. Kevin quickly closes out the show with a discussion of the new Peacock series, Teacup. It's a horror show in the same vein as other series like Under the Dome and From. It's solidly written and has an interesting mystery behind it and is off to a great start! As always, thank you for watching. If you haven't already, don't forget to Like & Subscribe. We love new viewers! Also, leave us comments and let is know how we are doing and what we can be doing better. Enjoy the episode and have a great week! Facebook: @apncpodcast Twitter: @APNCPodcast Instagram: AllPopNoCulture /episode/index/show/allpopnoculture/id/33625352

211. Agatha All Along, Swan Song, It's What's Inside, and Dark Phoenix 10/26/2024

211. Agatha All Along, Swan Song, It's What's Inside, and Dark Phoenix Andrew's back this week so he and Kevin cover an eclectic array of material including, Agatha All Along, Sawn Song, It's What's Inside, X-Men dark Phoenix, and more! Kevin kicks off the episode talking about the latest episode of Agatha and all of the new revelations it brings. There's a lot of bits to unpack in this one and Andrew hasn't seen it, so Kevin gets deep into spoilers for the episode. All in all, though, it's another solid episode that kicks of the second half of the season with a bang. Next up, Andrew takes us back in time a bit to 2021 and the film Swan Song on Apple TV+. It's a bit of a sci-fi mind bender with some very philosophical questions. With great performances from Mahershala Ali, Glenn Close, and Awkwafina, it's a great watch and definitely requires some thinking afterwards. We come back to modern times with some Netflix and chill-ness. Well, less Chill and more Netflix. It's What's Inside is a new "horror" flick with a very Gen Z feel to it. Kevin argues the validity of the horror tag, but it's at least an interesting movie. We're unclear as to whether it's any good or not, but its at least a fascinating watch. Andrew finishes the main topics of the show with a watch inspired by a comment from long time viewer (and even one-time guest) Jared. The question was, just how bad is X-Men: Dark Phoenix. So Andrew fell on the sword and watched it. Shockingly, he liked it more than he expected to, although it still falls under the category of being an unnecessary film. It does have it's upsides and probably isn't quite as bad as it was being labeled, but it sure isn't great, either. As always, thank you for watching. If you haven't already, don't forget to Like & Subscribe. We love new viewers! Also, leave us comments and let is know how we are doing and what we can be doing better. Enjoy the episode and have a great week! Facebook: @apncpodcast Twitter: @APNCPodcast Instagram: AllPopNoCulture /episode/index/show/allpopnoculture/id/33625342

210. From, The Penguin, Salems Lot, and Agatha All Along 10/15/2024

210. From, The Penguin, Salems Lot, and Agatha All Along It's a quick one, as it's just Kevin this week and he covers the latest episodes of From, The Penguin, Agatha All Along, as well as the new Salem's Lot film. Kevin starts off the show withe the latest episode of The Penguin. It's more of a Vic centered episode, though we do get a lot of Oz and Sofia (played by Cristin Milioti who Kevin owes a million apologies to). It's a good deep dive into what makes Vic tick, but also showcases the way Oz handles that relationship, as well as his relationship with Sofia. All in all, a great episode. Next up, we jump into From on MGM+. This is a bit of an overall explanation of the series as a whole before jumping into the now running season 3. This is one of the better shows out there right now, horror or otherwise. This season has upped the twists and turns and is well worth the price of admission if you don't have MGM+ already. After that we move on to a film, rather than a series, with Salem's Lot. to be fair, this review would probably be a lot better had this been a series. This is one of Stephen King's best stories and the two hour run time leaves a lot of story and character development off the screen. Overall, the film itself is well made - the effects are good and the acting is solid all around. it just needed more room to spread it's wings. Last on the docket is Agatha All Along. This show is developing nicely and this episode was really solid. It also potentially revealed some new possible theories that Kevin goes into some detail on. None of these are overly surprising, but the delivery is solid and makes them very interesting. As always, thank you for watching. If you haven't already, don't forget to Like & Subscribe. We love new viewers! Also, leave us comments and let is know how we are doing and what we can be doing better. Enjoy the episode and have a great week! Facebook: @apncpodcast Twitter: @APNCPodcast Instagram: AllPopNoCulture /episode/index/show/allpopnoculture/id/33466377

209B. Andrew's Take on Transformers One, AKA The Episode 208 Remix 10/04/2024

209B. Andrew's Take on Transformers One, AKA The Episode 208 Remix Andrew'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. As always, thank you for watching. If you haven't already, don't forget to Like & Subscribe. We love new viewers! Also, leave us comments and let is know how we are doing and what we can be doing better. Enjoy the episode and have a great week! Facebook: @apncpodcast Twitter: @APNCPodcast Instagram: AllPopNoCulture /episode/index/show/allpopnoculture/id/33332817

209A. An Interview with Legendary Comic Author Bill Spangler 10/02/2024

208. Agatha All Along, Blink Twice, The Penguin, and The Uglies 10/02/2024

208. Agatha All Along, Blink Twice, The Penguin, and The Uglies It's Kevin and Lauren this week and they talk Agatha All Along, Blink Twice, The Penguin, The Uglies, Happy Death Day, and The Roommate. The show kicks off classy with Lauren taking us to Broadway again. She talks about the new Mia Farrow and patty Lupone play, The Roommate. It's a great story of two women, late in their lives and with very different experiences, coming together to form a special bond. Definitely gives soem Grace and Frankie vibes. Kevin uses his excellent skills for transition to move the topic to Agatha All Along, using Patty Lupone as the bridge. Disney+ dropped the first two episodes at once so it was a great starting off point. The new show uses what Wandavision started, but quickly begins moving in it's own direction, showing Agatha's journey out from under Wanda's spell. Next, Lauren takes us to the movies with the new thriller, Blink Twice, starring Channing Tatum. It's a solid mind bender and the directorial debut of Zoe Kravitz. The film deserves it's trigger warning, as it's a take on the Jeffrey Epstein saga. It's a great new turn for Tatum's career and well worth the watch, if you can handle the subject matter. In an even less artful transition than the first one, Kevin uses Zoe Kravitz to segue to The Penguin on HBO. It stars Colin Ferrell, reprising his role from The Batman. This series gives him the opportunity to flesh out the character in a way that the movie couldn't. Ferrell does an amazing job disappearing into this character, as does the shockingly good (bad?) Cristin Milliotti. This one is going to be a solid watch. Like last week, Lauren's final contribution of the episode is a bit of a roast. She caugh The Uglies on Netflix and it's... not good. This one is getting wrecked on Rotten Tomatoes and Lauren struggled to find a reason to recommend it. At least she watched it so you don't have to! Kevin closes out the show with a bit of a flashback with the Happy Death Day movies. They'd always been on his spooky movie watch list, so he took the chance to jump in this season. They are more comedy slasher than horror, but they are fantastic movies! Jessica Rothe is fantastic and these movies belong on everyone's Halloween watch list! As always, thank you for watching. If you haven't already, don't forget to Like & Subscribe. We love new viewers! Also, leave us comments and let is know how we are doing and what we can be doing better. Enjoy the episode and have a great week! Facebook: @apncpodcast Twitter: @APNCPodcast Instagram: AllPopNoCulture /episode/index/show/allpopnoculture/id/33303327

207. Transformers One, Twisters, Rebel Ridge, Avatar 2, and Mother of the Bride 09/18/2024

207. Transformers One, Twisters, Rebel Ridge, Avatar 2, and Mother of the Bride Kevin and Lauren are back this week with reviews of Transformers One, Twisters, Rebel Ridge, Avatar: The Way of Water, and Mother of the Bride. Lauren kicks off the show with a trip to the theater to see Twisters. It's not really a remake or a sequel, but it is about Glenn Powell, Daisy Edgar Jones, and Anthony Ramos chasing tornadoes, so it's not a bad thing! Overall it's a great summer watch with an engaging story and, of course the acting is solid. Give it a watch! Next up, Kevin takes us to his old familiar haunt at Netflix. Rebel Ridge, starring Aaron Pierre just dropped a few days ago and it's a great action flick. Pierre is a star on the rise after this one. The action is solid and displays a very unique "no kill" rule. The bits between that action are filled with excellent drama and this one is worth the time, for sure. We hop in our wayback machine next (ok, not that FAR back), as Lauren gives her review of Avatar: The Way of Water. In the best of ways, this is more of the same from the Avatar universe. the story is compelling, the acting is great, and the visuals are incredible. This one can currently ne found on Disney Plus. In a rare occurrence, Kevin had the opportunity to sneak peak a movie before it was released. He and his boys got ticket to Transformers One and this might just be the best Transformers film to date. The OG may win for nostalgia purposes, but this is an excellent story about the friendship and falling out of the two mining robots who would become Optimus Prime and Megatron. While this story is more told from Orion Pax's point of view, they standout character progression is the story of the breakdown of D16 to Megatron. Get your tickets now and see it opening weekend! In what might be one of the funniest reviews in a very long time, Lauren discusses Mother of the Bride on Netflix. This review may cost us the Netflix sponsorship we were never going to get. Lauren absolutely did not enjoy this film and you can feel it the whole review and it's so much fun! The review... not the movie. As always, thank you for watching. If you haven't already, don't forget to Like & Subscribe. We love new viewers! Also, leave us comments and let is know how we are doing and what we can be doing better. Enjoy the episode and have a great week! Facebook: @apncpodcast Twitter: @APNCPodcast Instagram: AllPopNoCulture /episode/index/show/allpopnoculture/id/33109352

206. Love Is Blind UK, The Deliverance, The Perfect Couple, and More 09/18/2024

206. Love Is Blind UK, The Deliverance, The Perfect Couple, and More Kevin and Lauren are back this week on a big Netflix binge with Love is Blind (UK), The Deliverance, The Perfect Couple, Irena's Vow, and Job. This episode starts with a heave dose of reality - both of the reality TV kind and some interesting true stories. Lauren kicks it off with Love is Blind UK. Unlike Kevin's favorite show, Love Island, Love is Blind is more of a social experiment than a competition. Taking it to the UK allows it to soft reset and get away from some of the social media aspect out of the gate. All in all, Lauren is enjoying this season so far. Next up, Kevin takes us to spooky town with The Deliverance. No, not the one with the banjos... This is based on the true story of the Ammons family from Geary, Indiana. This version takes place in PA, but holds on to much of the bones (see what I did there?) of the true story. Crazy enough, some of the most outlandish seeming things in the movie are well documented in real life! Sticking with true stories, Lauren settles the tone down with the WWI story, Irena's Vow. It's the story of a Polish woman, barely making it herself, who takes on the incredible task of saving nearly a dozen Jews during the war. It's a wonderful story with a very authentic feel and definitely worth the watch! Steering away from reality (like really far away from reality...) Kevin talks about the new murder mystery series, The Perfect Couple, on (you guessed it) Netflix. It stars Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Meghann Fahy, Dakota Fanning, and a handful of other actors. It's like Big Little Lies or White Lotus Lite. It's not bad, but it's not quite anything special, either. The upside is that it's just 6 episodes, so if you want to give it a shot, it's not a huge commitment. Lauren takes us out with some Broadway talk. This week, it's about the show Job. It's a stage play, not a musical and it has a reasonable run time, so it's almost like going to a movie! The subject matter gets a little heavy, but it's a great show about mental health and obsession in the modern age of technology. It got an extended run, so if you are in the area, definitely catch it if you can! As always, thank you for watching. If you haven't already, don't forget to Like & Subscribe. We love new viewers! Also, leave us comments and let is know how we are doing and what we can be doing better. Enjoy the episode and have a great week! Facebook: @apncpodcast Twitter: @APNCPodcast Instagram: AllPopNoCulture /episode/index/show/allpopnoculture/id/33109322

205. The Gentlemen, It Ends With Us, Outlaws, The Killer, And More! 09/06/2024

205. The Gentlemen, It Ends With Us, Outlaws, The Killer, And More! This week Kevin and Lauren cover It Ends With Us, The Killer, Didi, The Gentlemen, Stalker, and Star Wars Outlaws. Lauren opens the show with the wildly successful, It Ends With Us. She gives a decent review and, of course, the subject of behind the scene drama comes up. That aside, the review is solid so it's worth a watch. Next up, Kevin talks about the new remake of the John Woo classic, The Killer. There's definitely some comparisons to the original (obviously) and the spiritual successor, The Replacement Killers. All in all, the movie is... fine. To be honest, you're better off catching the original or The Replacement Killers. When the conversation turns back to Lauren, she talks about the new film, Didi. It's sort of a film about nothing, but a great slice of life in the early 2000's. Having been within a few years in age at the time, Lauren is a great reviewer for this. She enjoyed it quite a bit and it won awards at Sundance, so it's worth a view! Kevin then throws a quick shoutout for Terminator Zero before moving on to The Gentlemen, on Netflix. It's like Weeds, but British!! But seriously, it's a very Guy Ritchie show and very well done. Theo James is a great lead and the show is just a lot of chaotic fun and there's a second season coming. We then go on a trip to the theater when Lauren talks about the magic show, Stalker, which is produced by the epic duo, Penn and Teller. She very much enjoyed the show which is now bowing in NYC, so the hope is that goes on tour sometime in the near future. Kevin closes out the show with the rare video game discussion. This time it's about the recently released Star Wars Outlaws. As a big time nerd, he absolutely loves this game. It's a fantastic journey into the world of Star Wars. It does have it's flaws, but they are outweighed by the sheer enjoyability of the game itself. As always, thank you for watching. If you haven't already, don't forget to Like & Subscribe. We love new viewers! Also, leave us comments and let is know how we are doing and what we can be doing better. Enjoy the episode and have a great week! Facebook: @apncpodcast Twitter: @APNCPodcast Instagram: AllPopNoCulture /episode/index/show/allpopnoculture/id/32949572

204. Evil Comes to an End and Longlegs is Excellent 09/06/2024

203. Jackpot, Emily in Paris, Mad Max, The Watchers, and I Used To Be Funny 08/23/2024

203. Jackpot, Emily in Paris, Mad Max, The Watchers, and I Used To Be Funny This week we're covering the new Amazon Prime flick, Jackpot, Netflix's Emily in Paris, the modern Mad Max movies, The Watchers, and I Used To Be Funny. Kevin opens the show with the new John Cena/Awkwafina joint, Jackpot. It's a fun action fest that doesn't really do anything new. But the real question is... does it need to? It's about 80% action and a bunch of quippy jokes and that's just great, dangit!! Next up, Lauren takes us across the pond to talk about Emily in Paris. It's now in it's 4th season and going strong. She is absolutely loving it for what it is, a fun show about fun young people just... having fun! She honestly can't recommend it enough, so give it a watch if that's your jam at all (and maybe even if it isn't)!! We then go from the light joy of Paris to the futuristic wastelands of the most recent two Mad Max films. Kevin has FINALLY watched these films and, much to his own surprise, he really enjoyed them. It took about 30+ minutes to really get into Fury Road, but after that it was smooth sailing, all the way to the end of Furiosa. Definitely must watch films. Lauren then takes us back across the pond once more with the Dakota Fanning film, The Watchers (not to be confused with Dean Koontz's Watchers). It's a trippy semi-horror flick directed by the youngest Shyamalan daughter. It's an imperfect film and might be better if you have an understanding of the old Irish folktales about changelings. Kevin then asks Lauren to take us out on a happy note with a Rachel Sennott film, but the joke was on him, as I Used To Be Funny is more of a drama than a comedy. There are some heavy themes there, but the general consensus is that Rachel is phenomenal in it. As always, thank you for watching. If you haven't already, don't forget to Like & Subscribe. We love new viewers! Also, leave us comments and let is know how we are doing and what we can be doing better. Enjoy the episode and have a great week! Facebook: @apncpodcast Twitter: @APNCPodcast Instagram: AllPopNoCulture /episode/index/show/allpopnoculture/id/32706487

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