Popcorn Culture

Toy Story 5 + Pixar Favourites 26.06.2026 43m

Woody and the gang are back once again, in the 5th installment of the Toy Story franchise. This time, the gang finds themselves facing a new threat: technology, in the form of a tablet, which has become Bonnie’s new favourite plaything. So how does the movie do in dealing with such a timely subject, and is it a worthy addition to Toy Story? We discuss that, before pivoting to discussing the best of Pixar, and why they’re our favourites. Image Credit: PixarSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disclosure Day + Best Alien Movies/Series 19.06.2026 44m

Steven Spielberg returns to one of his favourite subjects with Disclosure Day, an original sci-fi thriller about a meteorologist and whistleblower racing to expose years of government secrecy surrounding the existence of extraterrestrial life while powerful deep-state forces try to stop them. It's Spielberg's first alien film since War of the Worlds and has been billed as a spiritual companion to Close Encounters of the Third Kind. We discuss whether the legendary director still has the magic before discussing the best movies and series featuring aliens.Image Credit: IMDbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Masters of the Universe & Backrooms + Favourite Childhood Characters (Pt 2) 12.06.2026 42m

In this episode, we review two films that are vastly different. Masters of the Universe is a campy fantasy superhero adventure film based on the beloved 1980s He-Man animated series. Directed by Travis Knight, the film stars Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man/Prince Adam, Jared Leto as Skeletor, as well as, Alison Brie, Idris Elba and more. It follows Prince Adam's journey from Earth to the magical world of Eternia, where he must embrace his destiny as He-Man and confront the evil Skeletor in a battle for the fate of the universe. Meanwhile, Backrooms is a science-fiction horror film based on the viral internet phenomenon on 4Chan and the subsequent YouTube series, by Kane Parsons. Written and directed by Parsons in his feature film debut, the movie stars Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve and follows a therapist searching for a mission patient who has vanished into a mysterious room of another dimension. Then, on Take Two, we talk about our characters, shows, and movies we loved when we were kids. Image Credit: IMDbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sheep Detectives + Onscreen Animals 05.06.2026 44m

What happens when you take a flock of sheep raised on a steady diet of Agatha Christie and the like, add the death of their beloved shepherd, lessons about grief and pain, and sprinkle on some gentle humour? The result is Craig Mazin's The Sheep Detectives, starring Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun and Molly Gordon (as people) and a rich voice cast, featuring Julia Louis-Dreyfuss, Bryan Cranston and Chris O'Dowd (as sheep). We review the movie, before pivoting in Take Two, to our favourite on-screen animals. Image Credit: IMDbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colony & Polong + Horror Baddies 29.05.2026 42m

Train to Busan director Yeon Sang-ho returns with Colony, a zombie thriller in which professor Se-jeong, played by Gianna Jun, is thrust into a nightmare when a rapidly mutating virus is unleashed at a biotech conference, sealing the facility and trapping survivors inside. The film premiered at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival and marks Yeon's most thematically ambitious genre work yet. Meanwhile, closer to home, Malaysian director Zulkarnain Azhar steps into horror with Polong. Inspired by the real case of Mona Fandey, the film follows an ambitious journalist who uncovers the dark past of a notorious female shaman only to unleash a dangerous entity the shaman once controlled. Then on Take 2, we discuss your favourite types of horror baddies/antagonists.Image Credit: IMDBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mandalorian and Grogu + Highs and Lows of Star Wars 22.05.2026 40m

Star Wars is back on the big screen, with The Mandalorian and Grogu. Building on the Disney+ series, the film brings together, as the title suggests, the Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu AKA Baby Yoda, as they go on a Western-inspired space adventure. Things get messy when they go on a mission that involves the infamous Hutts. First, we discuss if the film lives up to the series. Then on Take Two, we explore the highs and lows of the Star Wars franchise.Image Credit: IMDbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mortal Kombat II 15.05.2026 18m

Helmed by returning director Simon McQuoid, Mortal Kombat II is the sequel to 2021’s initial return to this video game universe. Expect martial arts hijinks and fantasy as the champions of Earthrealm are (surprise) forced to fight one another even as they attempt to resist the rise of a larger villain, Shao Khan. We discuss whether this installment in the franchise is good old-fashioned action fun, or another video game adaptation dud. Image Credit: IMDbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael & Beef S2 + Vibey Movies/Series 24.04.2026 44m

We review Michael, the biopic on Michael Jackson, starring his nephew Jaafar Jackson in the lead role. Then, we discuss the acclaimed comedy drama series, Beef, which is back with another season and a whole new cast of characters. This time, it follows two couples (Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan as one pair, alongside Charles Melton and Cailee Spaeny) divided by generation, wealth, power and crumbling marriages. Then, on Take Two we ask you: What’s a movie or show where the vibe (like the music, wardrobe, or overall mood) really made the experience for you?Image Credits: 1MDbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pitt S2 + Doctors on Screen 17.04.2026 46m

Season 2 of The Pitt takes us back to Dr Robby’s emergency department in Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center, where the team continues to negotiate high stakes medical emergencies, personal conflicts and hurts, and America’s political tensions. So we discuss whether this season lives up to the highs and strengths of the first, before turning our attention to the many doctors who have graced our screens, from Meredith Grey, to JD and Turk, and House… and more.Image Credits: 1MDbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie + Shrinking S3 10.04.2026 45m

In this episode, we dive into two very different returns to familiar worlds. First up, it’s a cosmic upgrade for everyone’s favourite plumber in The Super Mario Bros Galaxy Movie – a colourful, high-energy adventure that trades the Mushroom Kingdom for outer space. Then, we shift gears to Season 3 of Shrinking, where the therapy sessions get messier, the relationships more complicated, and the show continues to balance grief and humour in a way that feels both sharp and disarmingly honest. Then on Take 2, we discuss our favourite Harrison Ford performances.Image Credits: 1MDbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lord of the Rings Celebration 03.04.2026 43m

Throughout the month of March, The Lord of the Rings Extended Editions were released in Malaysia for the first time in conjunction with the franchise’s 25th anniversary. The Lord of the Rings, based on J. R. R. Tolkien's magnum opus novel of the same name, is, of course, one of the most celebrated film franchises of all time. It's one of the rare franchises that is beloved by the nerdiest of fans, smashed the box office, went on to win 11 Oscars, and still remains incredibly relevant in contemporary pop culture. In this episode, we review the extended editions and discuss whether they still hold up after all these years. Later on Take Two, we celebrate our favourite things about the franchise, be it characters, moments, rousing speeches, music, glorious battle sequences and more.Image Credits: 1MDbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hoppers & Project Hail Mary + Sci-Fi Favourites 27.03.2026 44m

In this episode, we’re reviewing two very different movies that play in the same genre. First up, what’s been touted as the funniest Pixar movie ever, Hoppers tells the story of Mabel, an animal lover, whose mind is transferred into a lifelike robotic beaver to communicate with animals and save their habitat from human destruction - but along the way, she kinda sorta starts an uprising. Then, we have Project Hail Mary, adapted from Andy Weir’s novel (of The Martian fame), which tells an unusual story of human-extraterrestrial friendship, between two space travellers, each on their own missions. And then on Take Two, we return to an old favourite: What are the best sci-fi movies and series out there? Image Credits: 1MDbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pop Culture Easter Eggs on the Disney Adventure 26.03.2026 26m

With the Disney Adventure recently setting off on its inaugural sailing, we take you on board and explore the little pop culture nuggets that make the cruise unique - expect cameos from Robert Downey Jr., and lots of Disney music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bugonia + Craziest Movies You've Seen 13.03.2026 43m

Bugonia, the darkly comic thriller from director Yorgos Lanthimos, has arrived in Malaysian theatres. Starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons, it follows two conspiracy-obsessed men who kidnap a powerful pharmaceutical CEO, convinced she is secretly an alien plotting to destroy Earth - and things only get stranger from there. We talk about how zany the film gets, then on Take 2, we ask you: What's the craziest movie you've ever watched?Image Credit: IMDbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamnet + Movies/Series That Make Us Cry Pt. 2 06.03.2026 42m

It’s been one of the most talked-about movies in the awards circuit: Hamnet, based on Maggie O’Farrell’s bestselling novel about the death of William Shakespeare’s young son, and the grief that ripples through a family. We discuss whether the film earns its tears, and open up the phone lines and ask: what’s a movie or series that always makes you cry?Image Credit: IMDbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms + Memorable Performances From Child Actors 27.02.2026 46m

In this episode, we review the fantasy drama A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, based on the novellas by George R. R. Martin. Set decades before the events of Game of Thrones, the series follows the wandering hedge knight Ser Duncan the Tall and his young squire Egg as they travel across Westeros, crossing paths with nobles, rivals and rising political tensions in a quieter but no less dangerous realm. Then on Take Two, we discuss the most memorable performances from a child actor on the big screen and small. Image Credit: IMDbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die & Wuthering Heights + Uncomfortable Movies 20.02.2026 43m

In this episode, we review two films. First up is the new science fiction-comedy by Gore Verbinski, Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die. It stars Sam Rockwell, Haley Lu Richardson and Michael Pena and follows a man from the future who arrives at a diner and must recruit a ragtag crew to save the world from a rogue AI. We also review the latest adaptation of Wuthering Heights, which stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi as Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, respectively. And then on Take 2, we discuss movies and scenes that make us uncomfortable.Image Credits: IMDbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Chinese Odyssey + Movies to Watch With Your Family 13.02.2026 45m

To commemorate the Chinese New Year, we throwback to a beloved Hong Kong fantasy comedy starring Stephen Chow: A Chinese Odyssey. In this film inspired by Journey to the West, Chow plays a carefree bandit who slowly discovers his true identity as the Monkey King while navigating time travel. Later on Take Two, we discuss the best films to watch with your family during the holiday season.Image credit: IMDbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send Help + Survival On Screen 06.02.2026 43m

After dipping his toes into the MCU, Sam Raimi is back with the genre that made his name - horror (and corresponding squelchiness). In Send Help, Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien go head to head, as a mistreated employee and sexist boss respectively, who get stranded on a desert island together, and need to survive, whether by working together, or turning on one another and emerging victorious. We discuss whether this is a worthy entry into the canon of survival movies, before turning our attention to that genre in Take Two, and asking: What are the best depictions of survival, whether in movies or TV? Image Credit: IMDbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stuff We Missed: Memori & Sore + Time Travel Movies 30.01.2026 44m

In this episode, we take a look at a couple of Southeast Asian films currently available on streaming. First, we review Malaysia’s own Memori, a kinship drama about a father who’s diagnosed with Alzheimer's and his estranged son. After that, we discuss the Indonesian film that’s garnering a lot of attention on social media, Sore: A Wife From the Future, which as the title suggests, is a sci-fi romance. Then on Take Two, we discuss our favourite time travel movies and series.Image Credit: IMDbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.