The Popcorn Hour with Matt and James
by Matthew Porter and James Porter
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We Settled the DreamWorks vs Pixar Debate Once and For All
Jun 24, 2026
1h 00m 04s
Movie News: 24 Jump Street Returns, Plus Spider-Verse 3 and Batman Part 2 Updates
Jun 19, 2026
58m 33s
The Movies We Wouldn't Be The Same Without
Jun 16, 2026
1h 12m 20s
Masters of the Universe Failed… And It’s Obvious
Jun 12, 2026
1h 00m 01s
The Problem With Most Biopics Re-Release
Jun 9, 2026
1h 07m 24s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/24/26 |  We Settled the DreamWorks vs Pixar Debate Once and For All | Listen Everywhere: https://paa.ge/popcornhour/en 🎬 DreamWorks and Pixar go head-to-head in our biggest movie tournament yet. From Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, and How to Train Your Dragon to Toy Story, The Incredibles, and Ratatouille, we're putting some of the greatest animated movies ever made into a bracket and deciding which studio comes out on top. Which films advance? Which classics get eliminated? And can DreamWorks actually take down Pixar when the final votes are counted? Join Matt and James as they debate, argue, and crown the ultimate animated movie champion. #DreamWorks #Pixar #Shrek #ToyStory #KungFuPanda #HowToTrainYourDragon #Animation #MoviePodcast #ThePopcornHour #MovieTournament #FilmPodcast #AnimatedMovies #MovieDebate #BracketChallenge #PixarVsDreamWorks | 1h 00m 04s | ||||||
| 6/19/26 |  Movie News: 24 Jump Street Returns, Plus Spider-Verse 3 and Batman Part 2 Updates | https://paa.ge/popcornhour/enThis week on The Popcorn Hour, we break down a packed lineup of major movie news starting with the return of 24 Jump Street, a sequel that’s suddenly gaining real momentum again after years of silence, raising questions about whether it’s actually happening this time or just another Hollywood revival rumor. We also dive into Spider-Verse 3, where Sony’s ambitious animated saga is facing huge expectations after its last installment and new updates hint at both creative shifts and behind-the-scenes challenges that could shape how the trilogy ends. On top of that, we cover The Batman Part 2, where delays, script development updates, and shifting release expectations are sparking debate about the future of Matt Reeves’ Gotham and whether the wait will ultimately pay off. | 58m 33s | ||||||
| 6/16/26 |  The Movies We Wouldn't Be The Same Without | https://paa.ge/popcornhour/enThis week on The Popcorn Hour, Matt and James break down the movies that impacted them the most, revisiting the films that shaped how they see storytelling, filmmaking, and even life outside of movies. From childhood favorites to formative blockbusters and unexpected indie standouts, they each build out a personal lineup of the films that left the biggest mark on them over the years. Along the way, they talk about what specific moments, characters, and scenes stuck with them, and how those movies influenced their taste, creativity, and approach to film today. | 1h 12m 20s | ||||||
| 6/12/26 |  Masters of the Universe Failed… And It’s Obvious✨ | film reviewMasters of the Universe+3 | — | Masters of the Universe | — | Masters of the UniverseHe-Man+5 | — | 1h 00m 01s | |
| 6/9/26 |  The Problem With Most Biopics Re-Release✨ | biopicsstorytelling+3 | — | biopics | — | biopicsfilm+4 | — | 1h 07m 24s | |
| 6/5/26 |  Why Do People Underrate Fantastic Mr. Fox?✨ | animationfilm analysis+5 | — | Criterion CollectionFantastic Mr. Fox | — | Fantastic Mr. FoxWes Anderson+6 | — | 1h 16m 10s | |
| 6/2/26 |  Spider-Noir Is More Interesting Than Good✨ | Spider-Noirnoir-inspired tone+3 | — | Spider-NoirSpider-Man | — | Spider-NoirSpider-Man+5 | — | 1h 02m 29s | |
| 5/29/26 |  Tom Hardy Fired? Alien & The Boys — This Week Got Weird Fast✨ | entertainment newssci-fi horror+3 | — | Alien: AwakeningObsession+1 | — | Tom HardyAlien: Awakening+6 | — | 40m 17s | |
| 5/26/26 |  So Much for Scorched Earth✨ | The BoysSeason 5+3 | — | The SevenThe Boys | — | The BoysSeason 5+5 | — | 1h 12m 02s | |
| 5/22/26 |  Re-Release Does Batman Have Way Too Much Media?✨ | Batman mediafilm ranking+5 | — | Batman | — | Batmanmedia ranking+5 | — | 1h 00m 15s | |
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| 5/19/26 |  The MCU’s Highest Highs… And Lowest Lows✨ | Marvel Cinematic Universemovie rankings+3 | — | Marvel Cinematic Universe | — | MCUmovies+3 | — | 1h 29m 40s | |
| 5/15/26 |  The Odyssey, Harry Potter & Planet Of The Apes… Hollywood Is Going Big Again✨ | franchise updatesblockbuster films+3 | — | The OdysseyThe Mummy 4+3 | — | The OdysseyHarry Potter+4 | — | 25m 30s | |
| 5/12/26 |  Is This Really the Future of Video Game Adaptations?✨ | video game adaptationsfilm review+3 | — | Mortal Kombat IIMortal Kombat+1 | — | Mortal Kombat IIvideo game adaptations+5 | — | 1h 17m 35s | |
| 5/9/26 |  Pirates 6, Spider-Noir & Avengers: Doomsday… What Is Hollywood Doing?✨ | franchise newsSpider-Man universe+3 | — | MCUSpider-Noir+3 | — | Spider-NoirDjango/Zorro+5 | — | 1h 02m 32s | |
| 5/6/26 |  Most Biopics Kinda Suck… These Don’t✨ | biopicsstorytelling+4 | — | biopics | — | biopicsfilm+5 | — | 1h 07m 24s | |
| 4/28/26 |  Invincible Season 4 | Where Everything Goes Wrong✨ | Invinciblesuperhero series+3 | — | InvincibleInvincible Season 4 | — | InvincibleSeason 4+5 | — | 1h 08m 46s | |
| 4/24/26 | Top Gun 3, Ocean’s Prequel & Spaceballs 2 — The Biggest Movie News This Week✨ | movie newsfranchise updates+3 | — | Top Gun 3Ocean’s Prequel+2 | — | Top Gun 3Ocean’s Prequel+3 | — | 29m 55s | |
| 4/21/26 |  Criterion of the Month | Paths of Glory — War Without Glory✨ | anti-war filmsauthority+4 | — | Paths of Glory | — | Paths of Gloryanti-war+5 | — | 47m 19s | |
| 4/17/26 |  Movie News | Gosling, Dafoe, Harry Potter Series & Adam Sandler Projects✨ | movie newstelevision news+4 | — | Harry Potter | — | movie newstelevision news+4 | — | 39m 25s | |
| 4/7/26 |  Ranking the Most Iconic Movie Cars of All Time✨ | movie carsiconic vehicles+3 | — | The Popcorn Hour | — | movie carsiconic cars+4 | — | 43m 08s | |
| 3/27/26 |  Movie News | Chuck Norris Passing, Tarantino TV Show, Spider-Man: Brand New Day & Project Hail Mary✨ | Chuck NorrisQuentin Tarantino+4 | — | Spider-Man: Brand New DayProject Hail Mary | — | Chuck NorrisQuentin Tarantino+5 | — | 51m 07s | |
| 3/20/26 |  Movie News | Lanterns, The Boys, Tarantino’s Next Project & Scary Movie 6✨ | movie newstelevision updates+4 | — | LanternsThe Boys+1 | — | movie newsLanterns+5 | — | 39m 45s | |
| 3/17/26 |  2026 Oscars | Winners, Surprises & Snubs✨ | Oscarsfilm industry+4 | — | — | — | 2026 Oscarsfilm winners+4 | — | 58m 16s | |
| 3/10/26 |  (Re-Release) | Christopher Nolan’s Batman Full Trilogy Review | https://paa.ge/popcornhourThis week on The Popcorn Hour, Matt and James revisit one of the most influential superhero sagas ever put to screen — Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy. Nearly two decades after it began, these films still define what a modern comic book movie can be. We start with Batman Begins (2005), exploring how Nolan rebuilt Batman from the ground up with a gritty origin story, grounded world-building, and Christian Bale’s layered take on Bruce Wayne. Then we dive into The Dark Knight (2008) — the film that redefined the genre with Heath Ledger’s legendary performance as the Joker, a crime-thriller edge, and a cultural impact that still resonates today. Finally, we unpack The Dark Knight Rises (2012) — its ambitious scope, divisive moments, and whether it sticks the landing as the trilogy’s finale. Along the way, we compare the films’ themes, highlight the performances that shaped them, and debate whether Nolan’s trilogy still stands as the definitive Batman story in cinema. | 1h 51m 05s | ||||||
| 3/7/26 |  Movie News | Remembering Eric Dane, Damson Idris, Superman: Man of Tomorrow & God of War TV Show | https://paa.ge/popcornhour/enThis week on The Popcorn Hour, Matt and James cover a wide range of movie and television news, beginning with the passing of Eric Dane and reflecting on his career and impact across film and television. From there, the conversation shifts to Damson Idris and the latest developments surrounding his upcoming projects. They also discuss Superman: Man of Tomorrow and what the newest updates could mean for the direction of the character moving forward. Wrapping things up, the episode dives into the highly anticipated God of War television series, exploring the challenges of adapting the beloved game franchise and what fans might expect from its transition to the small screen. | 48m 35s | ||||||
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