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302 - Dirty Work (1998) PT 1 | Norm Macdonald, Bob Saget & Cult Comedy Gold
Jun 23, 2026
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301 -👽 Disclosure Day (2026) SPECIAL Review | Are We Alone? Spielberg's Biggest Sci-Fi Gamble Yet
Jun 17, 2026
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300 – 🍿 Tommy Boy (1995) PT 2 | Chris Farley's Legacy, Trivia & Celebrating 300 Episodes
Jun 2, 2026
43m 26s
299 – 🍿 Tommy Boy (1995) PT 1 | Chris Farley Magic & Comedy Comfort Food
May 27, 2026
49m 31s
298 - The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) PT 2 | Full Breakdown, Beefs, Puzzles & Revenge Analysis
May 19, 2026
49m 22s
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| 6/23/26 | ![]() 302 - Dirty Work (1998) PT 1 | Norm Macdonald, Bob Saget & Cult Comedy Gold | Revenge is a dish best served dirty.This week, Chris and JJ revisit Dirty Work (1998) — the cult comedy starring Norm Macdonald and directed by Bob Saget.We discuss:🍿 Norm Macdonald's unique comedy style😂 Why the movie has become a cult favorite🎬 Bob Saget's surprising directorial role📀 The Vinegar Syndrome restoration and deleted footage📊 Critics vs audience reactions🔥 Why this may be one of the most underrated comedies of the 90sWhether you're a longtime fan or discovering it for the first time, this spoiler-free review will help answer the question:Should you watch Dirty Work? | — | ||||||
| 6/17/26 | ![]() 301 -👽 Disclosure Day (2026) SPECIAL Review | Are We Alone? Spielberg's Biggest Sci-Fi Gamble Yet | Are we alone?In this special episode of Should You Watch This with The Popcorn Priest, Chris and JJ dive into Steven Spielberg's latest sci-fi mystery, Disclosure Day.We discuss:👽 The film's exploration of extraterrestrial life and humanity's place in the universe🎬 Steven Spielberg and John Williams reuniting for another ambitious sci-fi adventure⭐ Emily Blunt's standout performance📊 Box office performance and audience reactions🤔 Alien theories, disclosure debates, and whether humanity is ready for the truth🎵 One of John Williams' most memorable scores in yearsPlus, we debate whether aliens have ever visited Earth and build our Mount Rushmore of Spielberg films. | — | ||||||
| 6/2/26 | ![]() 300 – 🍿 Tommy Boy (1995) PT 2 | Chris Farley's Legacy, Trivia & Celebrating 300 Episodes✨ | comedyfilm review+5 | Dr. Dare | Tommy Boy | — | Tommy BoyChris Farley+7 | — | 43m 26s | |
| 5/27/26 | ![]() 299 – 🍿 Tommy Boy (1995) PT 1 | Chris Farley Magic & Comedy Comfort Food✨ | comedynostalgia+3 | — | Tommy Boy | — | Tommy BoyChris Farley+5 | — | 49m 31s | |
| 5/19/26 | ![]() 298 - The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) PT 2 | Full Breakdown, Beefs, Puzzles & Revenge Analysis✨ | film analysisrevenge+4 | JJ | The Count of Monte Cristo | — | The Count of Monte Cristorevenge movies+5 | — | 49m 22s | |
| 5/12/26 | ![]() 297 - The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) PT 1 | Spoiler-Free Review & Revenge Classic✨ | revengeredemption+4 | JJ | The Count of Monte Cristo | — | The Count of Monte Cristorevenge+7 | — | 32m 41s | |
| 5/5/26 | ![]() 296 - Predator: Badlands (2025) PT 2 | Full Breakdown, Kills, Lore & Is This the BEST Yet?!✨ | film analysisPredator franchise+4 | Dr. Dare | Predator: Badlands | — | Predator: Badlandsfilm lore+6 | — | 1h 02m 31s | |
| 4/28/26 | ![]() 295 - Predator: Badlands (2025) PT 1 | Is This the Best Since 1987? Spoiler-Free Review✨ | Predator franchisefilm review+4 | Dr. Dare | Predator: BadlandsJaws+1 | — | PredatorBadlands+6 | — | 35m 38s | |
| 4/8/26 | ![]() Behind the Reel: Eric Miller - From Hollywood Horror to 'Whatever Happened to Uncle Ed?'✨ | Hollywood horrorstorytelling+4 | Eric Miller | Whatever Happened to Uncle Ed? | — | Hollywood horrorEric Miller+5 | — | 1h 00m 20s | |
| 3/19/26 | ![]() 294 – 🍿 2025 Year in Review | Best Movies, Biggest Surprises & Rating Debates✨ | Year in ReviewMovie Analysis+4 | Sacklunch | CobraThe Rock+3 | — | 2025 moviesyear in review+3 | — | 59m 24s | |
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| 3/5/26 | ![]() 293 – 🔪 Scream 7 (2026) IMAX First Reactions & Spoiler Review | Special Episode✨ | Scream 7IMAX experience+4 | JJ | Scream franchiseScream 7 | — | Scream 7IMAX+5 | — | 54m 51s | |
| 2/26/26 | ![]() 292 – 🔪 Scream 6 (2023) PT 2 | Ghostface brought a shotgun to a knife fight, Shrine Secrets & Franchise Fatigue✨ | Scream 6 analysisfranchise discussion+4 | JJ | Scream 6 | — | Scream 6Ghostface+6 | — | 55m 32s | |
| 2/24/26 | ![]() 291 – 🔪 Scream 6 (2023) PT 1 | NYC Mayhem, Body Count & Franchise Rules✨ | Scream 6 reviewfranchise analysis+3 | JJ | Scream 6 | New York CityWoodsboro | Scream 6Ghostface+5 | — | 37m 18s | |
| 2/19/26 | ![]() 290 – 🔪 Scream (2022) PT 2 | Dewey’s Fate, Franchise Legacy & Medium Bucket Verdict✨ | Scream franchisefilm review+4 | JJ | Scream (2022) | — | Scream 2022Dewey Riley+4 | — | 49m 41s | |
| 2/17/26 | ![]() 289 – 🔪 Scream (2022) PT 1 | Spoiler-Free Review, New Rules & Requel Era✨ | Scream franchisemovie review+3 | JJ | Scream (2022) | — | Scream2022+5 | — | 36m 24s | |
| 2/10/26 | ![]() 288 – 🔪Scream 4 (2011) PT 2 | Full Spoilers, Meta Mayhem & Wes Craven’s Final Bow✨ | Scream 4 reviewWes Craven+5 | JJ | Scream 4Hitchcock | — | Scream 4Wes Craven+8 | — | 57m 19s | |
| 2/3/26 | ![]() 287 – 🔪Scream 4 (2011) PT 1 | Spoiler-Free Review, New Rules & Ghostface Returns | New decade. New rules. 🔪📱In this spoiler-free episode of Should You Watch This with the Popcorn Priest, Chris and JJ head back to Woodsboro for Scream 4 — the franchise’s return after an eleven-year break and the final film directed by Wes Craven.We break down the setup, the marketing, and the expectations surrounding Scream 4, including its role as a sequel, reboot, and commentary on a new generation of horror fans. From trailers and taglines to audience reactions and franchise rules, we ask the big question: does Scream 4 earn its place in the series?In this episode:🍿 Spoiler-Free Breakdown — story setup & returning characters🎥 Trailers & Taglines — selling the “end” (again)⭐ Popcorn Reviews the Reviews — wild 10/10s vs brutal 1/10s🩸 5 Reasons to Watch — who this movie is actually for📊 Popcorn by the Numbers — box office, body count & franchise statsIs Scream 4 a worthy revival — or a franchise caught between eras?Press play and decide before we go full spoiler mode in Part 2.🎧 New episodes weekly. Like, subscribe, and leave a five-star review to support the show. | — | ||||||
| 1/27/26 | ![]() 286 – 🔪Scream 3 (2000) PT 2 | Full Spoilers, Trilogy Beefs & The Golden Bucket | We’re back in full spoiler mode. 🔪🎬In Part 2 of our Scream 3 (2000) review, The Popcorn Priest and JJ dig into the wildest elements of Scream 3 — from the infamous voice changer to Ghostface’s Hollywood-era chaos.This episode is packed with trivia, ratings, and classic Popcorn Priest segments as we break down what makes Scream 3 unique, what still works, and where it lands in the franchise.In this episode:🍿 Popcorn Trivia – behind-the-scenes facts & franchise oddities🧩 Popcorn Puzzles – questions, logic gaps, and sequel weirdness🗿 Mount Rushmore – placing Scream 3 in horror history🔪 Ghostface Talk – voice changers, reveals, and final rules🏆 Golden Bucket Rating – does it earn the top prize?Whether you love it, question it, or just enjoy the chaos — it’s time to close out the trilogy.🎧 New episodes weekly. Like, subscribe, and leave a five-star review to support the show.#Scream3#MoviePodcast#HorrorMovies#Ghostface#FilmTrivia#PopcornPriest#MovieReview#HorrorFranchise | — | ||||||
| 1/21/26 | ![]() 285 – 🔪 Scream 3 (2000) PT 1 | Spoiler-Free Review, Marketing the End & Ghostface Returns | Ghostface heads to Hollywood. 🎬🔪In this spoiler-free episode of Should You Watch This with the Popcorn Priest, Chris and JJ take a fresh look at Scream 3 — the film that was marketed as the final chapter of the franchise.We break down the trailers, taglines, and hype surrounding Scream 3, talk through the movie’s setup with Stab 3, and give 5 reasons to watch as the series leans fully into Hollywood meta territory.In this episode:🍿 5 Reasons to Watch🎥 Trailers & Taglines — selling the “end” of the series🔪 A New Ghostface targeting the Stab 3 cast🎬 Franchise Expectations vs realityIs Scream 3 misunderstood — or does it earn its place in the trilogy?Press play and decide for yourself.🎧 New episodes weekly. If you enjoy the show, the easiest way to support it is to like, subscribe, and leave a five-star review. | — | ||||||
| 1/6/26 | ![]() Behind the Reel: with the Director and Cast of 'Cuisine de la 'Pocalypse' | Behind the Reel: A Conversation with Kyle Weingart & CastIn this episode of Should You Watch This with the Popcorn Priest, we continue our Behind the Reel series with a conversation about the making of ‘Cuisine de la 'Pocalypse’. Joined by director Kyle Weingart, actor Zuzu Weingart, and lead actor Kevin Jack, we talk about the origins of the story, collaboration on set, performance, tone, and the creative risks that come with independent filmmaking.This is not a traditional review — it’s a behind-the-scenes look at how the film came together, what the cast and crew hoped to explore, and what they want audiences to take away after watching.🎬 A thoughtful, honest conversation about process, storytelling, and the art of making movies. | — | ||||||
| 12/30/25 | ![]() 284 – Scream 2 (1997) PT 2 | Full Spoilers, Sequel Rules & The Golden Bucket | We’re going full spoiler mode. In Part 2 of our Scream 2 (1997) review, Chris Compton (The Popcorn Priest) and "JJ" break down what it really takes to survive a sequel — on screen and behind the scenes.This episode dives deep into Scream 2’s meta-narrative, bigger body count, and the pressure of following up one of the most influential horror films ever made. From leaked scripts and secret endings to character arcs and sequel logic, we unpack how Wes Craven raised the stakes without losing the fun.In this episode:🍿 Popcorn Trivia – leaked scripts, secret killers, and production chaos😤 Popcorn Beefs & Puzzles – sequel logic, pacing, and horror rules🩸 Sequel Survival Rules – bigger kills, higher stakes, and false safety🎭 Cast & Performances – Neve Campbell’s brutal shoot and standout moments😂 Meta Horror – when the movie knows it’s a sequel🏆 Golden Bucket Rating – does Scream 2 stick the landing?The body count is higher. The rules are trickier. And assuming the killer is dead is still a bad idea.🎧 Press play — and see if Scream 2 survives its own sequel rules. | — | ||||||
| 12/23/25 | ![]() 283 – Scream 2 (1997) PT 1 | Spoiler-Free Review, Sequel Rules & More Ghostface | Ghostface is back — and this time, the rules have changed. In Part 1 of our Scream 2 (1997) review, The Popcorn Priest and JJ dive into Wes Craven’s follow-up to one of the most influential horror films of all time.This spoiler-free episode explores how Scream 2 tackles sequel expectations, leans harder into meta commentary, and somehow goes bigger without losing what made the original work.In this episode:🍿 5 Reasons to Watch – why Scream 2 is one of the rare horror sequels that actually works📊 Popcorn by the Numbers – budget, box office, and sequel-sized stakes📝 Popcorn Reviews the Reviews – IMDb praise, hate, and everything in between🔪 Sequel Rules – when horror starts playing by new rulesWhether you’re revisiting Woodsboro or watching for the first time, this episode sets the table for even more Ghostface chaos.🎧 Listen now — before the sequel rules kick in. | — | ||||||
| 12/9/25 | ![]() 282 – Scream (1996) PT 2 | Spoilers, Ghostface Trivia & The Golden Bucket | Ghostface is back — and this time we’re going full spoiler mode. In Part 2 of our Scream (1996) review, The Popcorn Priest and "Ghostface" JJ dives into the best horror trivia, the smartest meta moments, and why this movie still slices through the genre almost 30 years later.We talk self-aware horror, the rules of surviving a slasher, and where Scream lands on the all-time horror list. Plus: Popcorn Trivia, Popcorn Beefs, Popcorn Puzzles, and the final Golden Bucket rating.Here’s what we cover:🍿 Popcorn Trivia — behind-the-scenes shocks, fun facts & Ghostface lore😤 Popcorn Beefs — the nitpicks and the “really?” moments🧩 Popcorn Puzzles — the lingering mysteries & what-if questions😂 Self-Aware Horror — why witty, meta films hit different🏆 Golden Bucket Award — does Scream earn the top spot?🙏 Thank You to Listeners — and a reminder: watch movies at your own paceScream changed horror forever — now let’s unmask why.🎧 Listen now before Ghostface calls…#Scream1996 #ScreamMovie #Ghostface #WesCraven #HorrorMovies #SlasherFilms #90sHorror #MoviePodcast #PopcornPriest #ShouldYouWatchThis #FilmPodcast #HorrorReview #MetaHorror #GoldenBucket #MovieTrivia #CultClassics #NeveCampbell #DrewBarrymore | — | ||||||
| 12/2/25 | ![]() 281 – Scream (1996) PT 1 | Spoiler-Free Review & The Rules of Surviving Horror | Grab your popcorn and lock the doors — The Popcorn Priest and "JJ" are diving into one of the most iconic horror films ever made: Scream (1996).In this spoiler-free first part, we explore how Wes Craven reinvented the slasher genre with razor-sharp writing, meta humor, unforgettable performances, and an opening scene that changed horror forever. Drew Barrymore, Neve Campbell, Ghostface… this movie had no right being this clever.Here’s what we break down:🔪 Reinventing Horror – why Scream blew up the ’90s horror formula🎬 Wes Craven’s Direction – the master returns with something totally new📊 Popcorn by the Numbers – budget, box office, production challenges😱 Iconic Moments – the opening scene, the rules of horror, and Ghostface😂 Horror + Comedy – how the film balances scares with self-awareness💬 Our First-Time Stories – how Scream shaped our love of horrorWhether you’re a die-hard fan or watching it for the first time, Scream still slashes through expectations nearly 30 years later.🎧 Listen now — before Ghostface calls.#Scream1996 #ScreamMovie #Ghostface #WesCraven #NeveCampbell #DrewBarrymore #HorrorMovie #HorrorMovies #SlasherMovies #90sHorror #MetaHorror #HorrorFans #MoviePodcast #PopcornPriest #ShouldYouWatchThis #FilmPodcast #MovieReview #HorrorReview #CultClassic #HorrorCommunity #ScaryMovies #FilmNerd #MovieNerd #CinemaLovers #FilmDiscussion | — | ||||||
| 11/25/25 | ![]() 280 – Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) PT 2 Full Spoilers | Dirty Feet & That Wild Ending | Time to pull back the curtain on Tarantino’s Hollywood fairy tale. In Part 2, The Popcorn Priest and JJ dive deep into the film’s ending, character arcs, and the brilliant (and bonkers) way Tarantino reimagines 1969 Los Angeles.We unpack how Tarantino blends fact with fiction, why the pacing works (even when it shouldn’t), and what makes this movie one of his most nostalgic, precise, and strangely heartfelt creations.Here’s what’s inside:🎭 Character Development – rich performances from DiCaprio, Pitt & more🎬 Narrative Structure – how Tarantino breaks rules and makes it work📼 1960s Hollywood Homage – era-accurate details everywhere🧩 Fact vs. Fiction – why bending history is a Tarantino trademark🎥 Visual Style – capturing a decade with insane authenticity😂 Humor & Heart – the moments that land and the ones that bite🔥 That Ending – still shocking, still hilarious🏆 Golden Bucket Rating – where it lands in the Tarantino-verseIf you loved the first part, this one finishes the job with flamethrower-level energy.🎧 Listen now — and relive Once Upon a Time in… Chaos. | — | ||||||
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