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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.

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

202. Trap, The Instigators, and a Pile of D23 08/22/2024

201. A Good Girl's Guide to Murder and A Lot of Catching Up 08/08/2024

201. A Good Girl's Guide to Murder and A Lot of Catching Up This week is a lot of catching up, but we get A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, Deadpool and Wolverine from Andrew, along with Civil War, some Where the Crawdads Sing and Saw X from Lauren and a bit more! We jump right into with Andrew's take on Deadpool and Wolverine. I know we hit it hard last week, but Andrew wasn't here and we've gotta let the man speak! It's a good, healthy discussion with some content we may have missed last week. Next up, Kevin goes full YA on us. He watches A Good Girl's Guide to Murder over on Netflix. Thankfully it's not corny or childish. It's not a hardcore murder mystery, but it does have some solid adult themes and some fun twists and turns. It's definitely worth a watch if that's your jam. Next up, Lauren takes us to the marsh with Where the Crawdads Sing. It's a bit of a YA romance/murdery film with a very solid cast. Daisy Edgar Jones has made a name for herself lately and the rest of the cast is excellent, too. This one leans more into the romance than Kevin's show, but it's a solid film, too. Andrew then takes us back a bit to a previous episode with Civil War. Kevin already watched it but Andrew finally had the time, and right after a trip to DC!! They discuss the big bait and switch from an advertising standpoint, but also the fantastic performances. While not an action film, per se, it does a great job with the material, though Andrew has some choice words for Alex Garland. After that, we start our journey into the archives with Lauren discussing Saw X (a franchise she loves and is clearly passionate about!!), then Andrew covers Baby Reindeer and Marvel's What If...?, before Kevin finishes by popping the question to Andrew: "What do you think of RDJ as Doom?" 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/32500027

200. Deadpool and Wolverine, Marvel's Hall H, and Just a Little More 08/01/2024

200. Deadpool and Wolverine, Marvel's Hall H, and Just a Little More We made it to 200 episodes!! It's a special OG episode where Kevin and Pete discuss Deadpool & Wolverine Marvel's Hall H (that RDJ reveal?!?) and more! THIS EPISODE IS SPOILER HEAVY!!! This description is short and sweet, unlike the episode... Thanks to a twist of scheduling fate, Pete was able to join this week. Kevin was on the verge of doing a solo episode, but the podcasting Gods came together and brought to of the original members back for a HUGE episode. Not only is this about Wolverine & Deadpool, the biggest movie in the world right now, but it's also our 200th episode! The Deadpool & Wolverine conversation takes up the first half of the episode and, shocker, the guys both loved it. There's a lot to unpack in this one and this is more of a reaction to the movie than a full on, every single easter egg, breakdown. That said, we hope you enjoy us gushing over the movie! Next up we discuss the Marvel announcements at Hall H, including that surprising twist ending! As it so often does, the conversation turns to DC, but the guys try to stay on task and not drift as far off into tangent town as usual. As a note, there was almost 40 minutes of material cut from this to make it a more manageable episode. If you have any interest at all, let me know in the comments and I might just post a "whatever the opposite of a directors cut is" episode with the extra conversation. A lot of it was solid, but cut for the sake of time! 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 Special note: The episode of @CouchSoup (a fun channel for us nerdier types, for sure) that Kevin references in the show can be found at https://youtu.be/mFIKHIKq8jc?si=TUeY_UWworDXzgC1 /episode/index/show/allpopnoculture/id/32390147

199. Abigail, Shyamalan Unbreakable Trilogy, Supacell, and More 08/01/2024

199. Abigail, Shyamalan Unbreakable Trilogy, Supacell, and More It's a quick on this week, with lots of goodies! We cover Abigial, Supacell, Bodies, the Unbreakable trilogy, Brooklynn, and The Only Living Boy in New York. Andrew isn't here this week but his presence is felt, as Lauren took his recommendation and watched all 3 Unbreakable movies. She chose to watch in chronological order rather than release order. Overall, she was satisfied with the trilogy and the acting, of course, was top notch. Sticking with that super hero life, Kevin talks Supacell over on Netflix. It's an excellent, gritty, take on a cell of superheros in South London. That seems like a play on words, but it's also a super secret (that is more of a play on words...) hint at what lies beneath the surface of the show. It's a solid watch that will be much more worth the effort if they announce season 2! Next we jump into the "ywe watched it so maybe you don't have to" section. Lauren watched The Only Living Boy in New York. It's a star studded cast that is somehow a quick watch and also lifeless. Kevin watch Bodies which sounds a little more watchable, to be honest. It's take on time travel is flawed and the payoff isn't as good as some of the execution, but the actibg is great and it's at least a little bit of a mind bender for a while. Getting back on track, Lauren watched Brooklynn, starring Saoirse Ronan. It's an early '50s tale of an Irish woman coming to America. It's a well told and well acted love story that hops continents and cultural divides. Kevin closes it out with a rave review for the recent horror flick Abigail. It's a fun take on the vampire mythology and the acting is fantastic. The little girl who plays Abigail is magnificent and an absolute scene stealer. If fun horror, rather than terrifying horro, is your jam, you will definitely love 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/32390107

198. The Acolyte, The Boys, IF, and a Buttload of Reality TV 07/18/2024

198. The Acolyte, The Boys, IF, and a Buttload of Reality TV This week we cover IF, the penultimate episodes of The Acolyte and The Boys, and go off on reality TV, including Claim to Fame, Love Island, Arsenio Hall, Secrets of Playboy, and Gypsy Rose Blanchard. Ok, this episode is different for sure! Sure, it starts of relevant with Andrew. and Kevin digging into the latest episode of The Acolyte. There are some philosophical differences (and some revelations discovered post-recording) but it's an excellent discussion about what this season has been and where it's headed for the finale. After this, the gang swings hard into game shows, reality TV, and documentaries. Lauren discusses Claim to Fame, Kevin gushes over Love Island (yet again), Andrew takes us to the '90s with Dark Side of the '90s: Arsenio Hall, and then Lauren comes back with Gypsy Rose Blanchard: Life After Lockup. The conversation steers away from reality TV when Kevin jumps in and talks about the recent family movie IF, starring Ryan Reynolds and written by John Krasinski. It's not a rave review but it's not the worst review, either. Overall, not a bad family watch, despite having it's issues. Andrew and Kevin, feeling the episode nearing its end, jump in and talk about the latest episode of The Boys. It's a fantastic episode and even has a snappy jingle!! They are definitely getting excited for the finale, including a few predictions. Just when you thought you were in the clear, Kevin entices Lauren to get back on the reality/documentary train with Secrets of Playboy. A very interesting look at the history of the empire Hugh built and some flashes back to the early 2000's with discussion of The Girls Next Door. It's a surprisingly interesting conversation and worth staying til the end for! 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/32203217

197. A Quiet Place Day One, Beverly Hills Cop Axel F, Godzilla x Kong, and More 07/11/2024

197. A Quiet Place Day One, Beverly Hills Cop Axel F, Godzilla x Kong, and More This week is packed! We talk A Quiet Place: Day One, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, The Boys, Federer: The Last Twelve Days, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, The Acolyte, and My Policeman. The show kicks off with Laurens rave review of A Quiet Place: Day One. It's not just "more of the same" which makes it exciting. Lupita Nyong'o and Joesph Quinn do a great job, and then there's that damn cat... Next up, Kevin talks about Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. This one actually IS "more of the same" but in the best way possible. Will it win any awards? No. But if you are a fan of the original film, this one hits all the right notes. Except Eddie's signature laugh. Who knows why...? Bringing Andrew into the fold, finally, Kevin and he discuss The Boys lateest episode and some of the sensation around it. All in all, a solid episode moving along a solid season! Lauren then swings things away from the raunchy to the very classy with Federer: The Last Twelve Days. It's a quick and wonderful documentary about the end of Roger's tennis career and the discussion quickly shows us just how much Andrew loves sports. (Hint: he does not love sports) So as to not let things get too mature, Kevin swings us back to Godzilla x King: The New Empire. Let's be real - this is NOT Godzilla Minus One. This is a wild and crazy action adventure with a minimal nonsensical plot and it is absolutely a ton of fun. this is Titans kicks ass and taking names ad shouldn't be anything less. Staying with sci-fi for a minute, Kevin and Andrew discuss the latest episode of The Acolyte. Their opinions differ slightly, but the episode is still a solid one and they both are looking forward to the final episodes. Lauren closes out the show with her review of My Policeman, a time hopping queer love story starring Harry Styles. She was hoping for something with the impact of Fellow Travelers but was sort of left wanting. Not a bad film by any stretch, but it was lacking that special something that could have made it a great film. 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/32099752

196. Apple TV's Dark Matter, The Boys, and The Acolyte 07/03/2024

196. Apple TV's Dark Matter, The Boys, and The Acolyte This one is DEEP as we cover Dark Matter on Apple TV+, the start of season 4 of The Boys, and The Acolyte. First things first! I tried a new video editor going forward so I HOPE this episode isn't jarringly different in feel. If you have opinions on the look and what we can improve on, please let us know in the comments! And now, back to the show! This week, we go into a super deep dive of the new show Dark Matter on Apple TV+. We cannot express enough how much this is NOT Kevin's favorite show Dark Matter from SyFy several years back. All that said, Salony is back to talk with Kevin and Andrew about this very intelligent show and, thankfully, she is VERY intelligent. There's a lot to unpack on a show like this so we are definitely not coming in spoiler free here! We highly suggest watching the show before jumping in, since there are a lot of twists and turns here. After Salony tires of their shenanigans and departs, Andrew and Kevin discuss the latest season of The Boys. They are only through episode 5 so far, so it's not a ton of information, but they are both thoroughly enjoying it, despite Kevin's cry babying about it not feeling "new enough." The show finishes off with a discussion of The Acolyte over on Disney+. Andrew did his damndest to not watch it, but Kevin wasn't having it. After a rough start, the show has really taken off and is definitely worth watching when the show kicks into high gear at the end of episode 4. The creators got a lot of heat out of the gate, but these latest episodes show they really know their stuff!! 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/32006007

195. The Perfect Wife, White Lotus, House of the Dragon, The Bikeriders, & Trigger Warning 07/03/2024

195. The Perfect Wife, White Lotus, House of the Dragon, The Bikeriders, & Trigger Warning This week we cover Sheri Papini: The Perfect Wife, White Lotus, house of the Dragon, The Bikeriders, Trigger Warning, and Cirque du Soleil's Ovo. It's just Kevin and Lauren this week and Kevin kicks it of by being our Dateline dream girl, watching the new Hulu documentary, Sheri Papini: The Perfect Wife. It's an absolutely insane take of the disappearance and reappearance of Sheri Papini back in 2016. It's a real life Gone Girl story and it's a wild ride. After that bit of insanity, Lauren takes us on vacation with White Lotus on HBO. She binged both seasons this last week and was completely transfixed. Kevin has already seen it so it's a good back and forth discussion. Next up, Kevin gives a very brief review of the first episode of the new season of House of the Dragon. It's an admittedly light review, but the episode was pretty light until the completely crazy ending which really turned it around. Lauren gets back on the road (I guess I am very pun-y today) with The Bikeriders. The film is loosely based on true events of a motorcycle club coming into it's own in the '60s. From everything Lauren says, it sounds very similar to the FX hit, Sons of Anarchy. The show takes a turn towards the terrible with Kevin's review of Trigger Warning on Netflix. It stars Jessica Alba and that's where any positivity comes to an end. It's arguably one of the most boring action films ever made and not worth your time, so... you're welcome? The show closes with Lauren getting back on track with the Cirque du Soleil show Ovo. It sounds like an absolutely wonderful show that is a total feast for the eyes. If you have the time and money to catch it in your area, especially if you have kids, definitely do! 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/32005962

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