Stay Connected”Medium Popcorn” might not be the most scholarly, civilized movie review podcast out there, but damnit to hell, it’s the funniest. -Craig Lindsey, AV Club
Film enthusiasts Brandon Collins and Justin Brown host this weekly podcast focused on reviewing various movies they recently watched and other random observations. This podcast has been featured by Rotten Tomatoes, Huffington Post, Splitsider, RogerEbert.com and TimeOut NY!
Tickets for Brandon's "Drunk Black History" shows in Boston, Detroit, and Brooklyn are available at https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/upcoming-shows Support the podcast by subscribing to our Patreon to get access to hundreds of hours of bonus content, early access to upcoming episodes, and the ability to chat with the hosts! www.patreon.com/mediumpopcorn On this week's episode, Brandon and Justin review the 1995 classic crime thriller, "Heat" where the great Al Pacino and Robert DeNiro go head-to-head, people die everyday B, and Ashley Judd reminds them of how good the 90's used to be. Leave us a voice message to share your thoughts and/or movie suggestions at (347) 464-8214
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- patreon.com/mediumpopcorn - youtube.com/@MediumPopcornPodcast - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/medium-popcorn Hosts: Brandon CollinsTickets for Brandon's upcoming Drunk Black History shows at https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/upcoming-shows We're a Patreon-supported podcast so please consider signing up at http://patreon.com/mediumpopcorn! Get access to hundreds of hours of bonus content plus a shout-out from Idris! On this bonus, spoiler-ish mini review, Brandon and Tatiana review the latest entry in the MCU, "Thunderbolts*" Leave us a voice message to share your thoughts and/or movie suggestions at (347) 464-8214
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- patreon.com/mediumpopcorn - youtube.com/@MediumPopcornPodcast - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/medium-popcorn Hosts: Brandon CollinsSupport the podcast by subscribing to our Patreon to get access to hundreds of hours of bonus content, early access to upcoming episodes, and the ability to chat with the hosts! www.patreon.com/mediumpopcorn On this week's episode, Brandon and Justin are joined by SNL Nerds podcast host Darin Patterson to discuss this dramatization of the first night of Saturday Night Live. They discuss the comedy institution, whether or not this film does the first SNL cast justice, and performing live comedy. This review is immediately followed by Brandon's interview with acclaimed comedy juggernaut, "Don't Tell Comedy" CEO Kyle Amory to discuss the foundation of the DTC brand and maintaining high quality shows when you can be everywhere at once. Leave us a voice message to share your thoughts and/or movie suggestions at (347) 464-8214
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- patreon.com/mediumpopcorn - youtube.com/@MediumPopcornPodcast - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/medium-popcornGuests:
Darin Patterson
SNL Nerds
Don't Tell Comedy
Kyle Amory
Support the podcast by subscribing to our Patreon to get access to hundreds of hours of bonus content, early access to upcoming episodes, and the ability to chat with the hosts! www.patreon.com/mediumpopcorn On this week's episode, Brandon and Justin review the Keke Palmer/SZA buddy comedy, "One of Them Days". They discuss fast food burglars, Katt Williams warning women about taking heed, and bone marrow. Leave us a voice message to share your thoughts and/or movie suggestions at (347) 464-8214
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- patreon.com/mediumpopcorn - youtube.com/@MediumPopcornPodcast - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/medium-popcorn Hosts: Brandon CollinsTickets for Brandon's upcoming 420 show in NYC are available here! use code "APRILZ" between April 16th-April 21st to save 25% on tiers $5+ when you sign up for our Patreon at http://patreon.com/mediumpopcorn! Get access to hundreds of hours of bonus content plus a shout-out from Idris! On this bonus, spoiler-ish mini review, Brandon and Tatiana review the new Michael B. Jordan/Ryan Coogler collab, "Sinners"! Leave us a voice message to share your thoughts and/or movie suggestions at (347) 464-8214
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- patreon.com/mediumpopcorn - youtube.com/@MediumPopcornPodcast - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/medium-popcorn Hosts: Brandon CollinsTickets for Brandon's upcoming 420 show in NYC are available here!
Support the podcast by subscribing to our Patreon to get access to hundreds of hours of bonus content, early access to upcoming episodes, and the ability to chat with the hosts! www.patreon.com/mediumpopcorn
On this bonus interview episode (watch the video on our YouTube channel), Tatiana and Brandon interview the cast and director of the new horror/thriller, "Sinners".
Interviews Included:
Ryan Coogler
Michael B. Jordan
Wunmi Mosaku
Delory Lindo
Jayme Lawson
Jack O'Connell
Miles Caton
Li Jun Li
Omar Benson Miller
Leave us a voice message to share your thoughts and/or movie suggestions at (347) 464-8214
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- patreon.com/mediumpopcorn - youtube.com/@MediumPopcornPodcast - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/medium-popcorn Hosts: Brandon CollinsTickets for Brandon's upcoming 420 show in NYC are available here! Support the podcast by subscribing to our Patreon to get access to hundreds of hours of bonus content, early access to upcoming episodes, and the ability to chat with the hosts! www.patreon.com/mediumpopcorn Brandon and Justin review the new A24 Jenna Ortega/Paul Rudd horror comedy, "Death of a Unicorn". They discuss their different theatrical experiences, why this movie underperformed at the box office, and what kind of roles Jenna Ortega should take going forward. Leave us a voice message to share your thoughts and/or movie suggestions at (347) 464-8214
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- patreon.com/mediumpopcorn - youtube.com/@MediumPopcornPodcast - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/medium-popcorn Hosts: Brandon CollinsTickets for Brandon's upcoming 420 show in NYC are available here!
Support the podcast by subscribing to our Patreon to get access to hundreds of hours of bonus content, early access to upcoming episodes, and the ability to chat with the hosts! www.patreon.com/mediumpopcorn
On this bonus episode, the Medium Popcorn team recaps their experience in Austin, Texas for the SXSW 2025 Film Festival.
Movies Discussed:
Magic Hour
The Astronaut
The Studio
La Salsa Vive
The Dutchman
Odessa
I Really Love My Wife
Death of a Unicorn
The Accountant 2
Government Cheese
Forever We are Young
Holland
It Ends
Drop
$Positions
Slanted
New Jack Fury
The Making of Curtis Mayfield
Friendship
Cotton Candy Bubble Gum
Hallow Road
Panels Attended:
The Last of Us 2
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Black Women in Horror
Inspiring Authenticity and Inclusion in Hair Culture
Fast Company: Kenya Barris and Malcolm Gladwell
Issa Rae
Interviews Included:
Matthew Rhys (Hallow Road)
Carey Mulligan (The Ballad of Wallis Island)
Leave us a voice message to share your thoughts and/or movie suggestions at (347) 464-8214
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- patreon.com/mediumpopcorn - youtube.com/@MediumPopcornPodcast - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/medium-popcorn Hosts: Brandon CollinsTickets for Brandon's upcoming 420 show in NYC are available here! Support the podcast by subscribing to our Patreon to get access to hundreds of hours of bonus content, early access to upcoming episodes, and the ability to chat with the hosts! www.patreon.com/mediumpopcorn Brandon and Justin take a trip down memory lane with their review of the 1995 Pixar debut, "Toy Story"! They discuss Randy Newman's singing voice, Buzz being completely insane, and whether or not the toys KNOW they're toys when they come into existence... Leave us a voice message to share your thoughts and/or movie suggestions at (347) 464-8214
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- patreon.com/mediumpopcorn - youtube.com/@MediumPopcornPodcast - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/medium-popcorn Hosts: Brandon CollinsTickets for Brandon's upcoming 420 show in NYC are available here! Support the podcast by subscribing to our Patreon to get access to hundreds of hours of bonus content, early access to upcoming episodes, and the ability to chat with the hosts! www.patreon.com/mediumpopcorn Brandon and Tatiana spend a few minutes talking about the Jack Black starring video game adaptation of "Minecraft". Leave us a voice message to share your thoughts and/or movie suggestions at (347) 464-8214
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- patreon.com/mediumpopcorn - youtube.com/@MediumPopcornPodcast - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/medium-popcorn Hosts: Brandon Collins
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