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Everyone is here and this episode is JAM PACKED!! Of course we have to kick off with THAT episode of The Last of Us, then we talk Sinners, Andor, Companion, The Wedding Banquet, and The Room Next Door. The show kicks off with the second episode of season 2 of The Last of Us. The show does exactly what it's intended to do and strikes up a strong debate among the gang. Without spoiling the discussion, we'll just say, it's all a matter of perspective... After leaving Lauren on the sidelines for much of the TLOU talk, she takes over and discusses The Wedding Banquet, a queer Asian rom-com with a good amount of depth to it. It has a great cast and is a ton of fun and a great example of big strides in representation. Next up, Kevin and Andrew bully their way back in to talk about the 3 episode premier of Andor. It's a lot of show, but because it moves at a very deliberate pac, it feels less daunting than the opening section of the show. Suffice it to say, this show is off to a solid start yet again. In a moment tha

It's just Lauren and Kevin this week as they discuss Hugh Jackman: Live from New York with Love, The Last of Us Season 2 premiere, Love on the Spectrum, and Wolf Man. Lauren opens the show with a trip to Broadway with the fantastic showman (see what I did there?) Hugh Jackman. His new one man show. Live from New York with Love is a celebration of both his long career in showbiz, and his love for New York city itself. It's a fun evening of song and dance and Hugh just being a great entertainer. If you're in town and it's a weekend he's playing, definitely find a way to get tickets! Next up, Kevin talks about the season premiere of The Last of Us, Season 2. There's a lot to unpack in this first episode and, while it's not the most exciting episode of the series, it informs us all of some very significant events on the horizon. We meet new characters, find new tensions with old ones, and even a budding new love. All in all, it's a pretty important episode, while not necessarily being the most action-packed, but

It's a busy week with everyone back in the house. The gang covers the White Lotus finale, A Minecraft Movie, The Ballad of Wallis Island, Black Mirror's Common People, Drop, and Y2k. We're going to take you on a roller coaster ride this week, so buckle up! The episode kicks off with a rare full-team discussion as the gang talks White Lotus. With this being probably the most divisive season to date, it's no surprise that the gang doesn't agree across the board. There are some agreements and definitely some different takes. It's far too much to break down here, so have a watch for yourself! Keeping with things are divisive, Kevin took his kids to see A Minecraft Movie this week. Somehow, Kevin agrees with both the critics very low scores AND the audiences much higher scores. This is not what you might call a "good" movie, but it plays perfectly to it's target audience. If you have kids who play (or if you play) Minecraft, there's a lot to love here. Next up, Lauren takes the reins for a movie that none of us kn

It's just Kevin and Lauren this week and they cover Idina Menzel's new broadway show, Redwood, the "horror" film, Presence, Nicole Kidman's Holland, and the Netflix/AMC animated series Pantheon. The show kicks off with Lauren reviewing Idina Menzel's return to Broadway with Redwood. It's a spin on the story of a woman who protested logging by living in a redwood tree for over 700 days. While taking some of those themes, this is really the story of a woman dealing with the loss of her son and finding herself. While boasting a small cast of 5 and no truye standout songs, it's still a solid show with a beautiful set and, of course, Idina Menzel. After a quick discussion about Wicked, Kevin takes over and talks about the film Presence, which is available for rent or purchase on digital as of right now. It's a haunted house story from the perspective of the haunting entity. Rather then being a horror film (despite being billed as one), it's the tale of a family in turmoil and the secrets they keep from each other.

The gang's all here this week! They cover White Lotus through Episode 5, Death of a Unicorn, Snow White, Nikki Glaser's recent tout, and The Electric State. Lauren is running late (you'll find out later) so Kevin and Andrew kick off the show discussing White Lotus through Episode 5. The season has been less than stellar in many ways and wildly controversial. The guys discuss a lot of what has made it less than successful and what's been working, as well as THAT scene with Sam Rockwell. While the season is finally trending upward, neither of the guys are super optimistic at this point. Andrew then takes us to the cinema with the latest A24 offering, Death of a Unicorn. While touting a solid cast, the movie somehow felt a little flat, which is not something we typically expect from an A24 offering. That said, some standout performances from Richard E. Grant and Anthony Carrigan made the film watchable, though maybe not worth rushing to the theater for. Having joined in the middle of Andrew's review of Death of

It's a quick but full episode this week where we cover, Black Bag, Adolescence, Long Bright River, and Stillwater. Kevin immediately thrust Lauren into the limelight, as the she just finished Black Bag not long before recording. It's sexy(ish) spy thriller(ish) starring Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett. It's a hair less sexy and exciting than Lauren was expecting, but it was an overall solid film. Next up, Kevin talk about one of his favorite show in recent years, Adolescence on Netflix. It's a fascinating show from a technical standpoint, as every episode is done in a single take. The amount of work that went into just that is staggering! Add to that some amazing performances and a fantastic story, and this show should be very popular come award season. Note that the story is not a mind bender. It won't trick you with plot twists or keep you guessing. It is all about emotion and delivers in spades. Lauren takes over the rest of the show, as Kevin didn't watch much this week. So her next watch is Long Br

It's just Kevin and Andrew this week and they keep this one tight, just covering episodes 8 and 9 of Severance and Kraven the Hunter. This episode opens up with Kraven the Hunter. The guys have a pretty hot take on this one... it's not THAT bad!! Both guys argue that this could actually be the best Sony Villainverse film, though that is a pretty low bar at this point. Yes, it's not a perfect film and has a slew of issues, but if you go in with low expectations, you could come out pretty happy. Next up the guys talk the latest in Severance. Do they have any answers? Nope! Do they have any valuable insights? Also nope! But there are some solid discussions about what few answers we might get in the finale before having to take a miserably long break before season 3. But, I mean, we have to find out about Cold Harbor, right? That's the name of the final episode!! 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

This week it's just Kevin and Lauren discussing Oscar winner Flow, American Murder - Gabby Petito, and a trio of 3rd installments of trilogies, Sonic 3, Paddington in Peru, and Venom: The Last Dance. Lauren kicks off the show talking about the Academy Award winner for best animated film, Flow. It's a beautiful movie about a cat and his band of misfit friends surviving a flood together. What's most remarkable about this movie is that its almost entirely created by one man on his own computer. It's visually stunning and not bogged down by dialogue. Next up, Kevin takes us through the most recent events of White Lotus. The show, despite its great cast, seems to still be dragging along without making much progress or delivering much excitement. The hope is that it's coming soon, though. We next leave Thailand for the American southwest for Netflix's crime documentary, American Murder - Gabby Petito. This is a 3 parter that doves into the story that commanded our news not so long ago. Gabby Petito was murdered by

It's a wild week where we cover Severance, Elevation, Gypsy, School Spirits, I'm Still Here, White Lotus Season 3, and Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy!! So there's a ton to cover here and all 3 of the team are here... sort of... The episode kicks off with Andrew and Kevin taking advantage of Lauren being a little behind and talk about the latest episode of Severance, which Lauren has not seen. This is possibly one of the best episodes of the show to date and takes us deep into the character Gemma/Ms. Casey. You should definitely be watching this show... Next up, Lauren joins in and Kevin discusses the new Anthony Mackie film, Elevation. It's not a great film, but not terrible either. It doesn't do much to cement Anthony as a leading man, though, feeling like it undid a lot of the likability that he gained in Captain America. Andrew dismisses himself and Lauren takes the reins to discuss the broadway revival of Gypsy. It feels like a different take on the show and is all in all very solid and worth checking o

This week, hosts Kevin and Lauren dive into a variety of exciting new content, including the latest shows and films like The Recruit, The Night Agent, Kinda Pregnant, Eureka Day, and Beyond Saturday Night. 

Welcome back to All Pop No Culture — your go-to podcast for all things pop culture! In this episode, we cover a range of exciting topics, diving deep into the latest films, TV shows, and comics. Here’s what’s in store:  

This week we have the distinct pleasure of interviewing a titan among the Robotech world, Tom Bateman. tom has long been a fan of the series and is responsible for one of the first ever Robotech conventions. With his vast knowledge, he became a subject matter expert at Harmony Gold, the company that brought Robotech to the US in 1985.  in this interview we'll discover Tom's journey through Robotech, from childhood to the present. We'll discuss what he loves about the show, some of the many amazing people he's met along the way, and even what he'd do with the show if he had the chance to bring it back today. And don't forget that this is the 40th anniversary of Robotech, which has completely revitalized his interested, so there is a good chance we'll have both Tom back and possibly even some other Robotech Royalty! 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 doin

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 w

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

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 pare

This week, Kevin and Andrew discuss Squid Game Season 2, Sony's failures (Kraven, Madame Web, Venom), and the upcoming DCU (Superman, Lanterns, Supergirl, and more). It's just Kevin and Andrew this week and, though they have limited topics to cover, they really cover the hell out of them!  The main course, is Squid Game season 2. Both guys watched it and have opinions, for sure. One thing to note, and it's said more than once during the show, if you like Squid Game season one, power through the first 3 episodes of this season. It feels like a bit of a slog, but when you finish the season, it all pays off pretty well. And this season goes pretty hard after that, with the final episode being absolutely bonkers. It's a must watch! The appetizers and dessert for this episode are some Sony Villain-verse bashing (rightly so, to be fair) and some hopeful, while not still afraid to be critical, discussion of the upcoming Superman film and the DCU at large.  All in all it's a really solid episode with more content the

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 fi

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

It's Kevin, Andrew, and Lauren again this week and they have special guest Salony to talk Wicked, then they discuss Gladiator 2 and Smile 2. The show opens up with special guest Salony. She and Andrew did the full Glicked experience so she was excited to share her thoughts with us. Kevin didn't see the movie but has seen the original stage show, so he manages to contribute... sort of. Overall the gang really loved the movie, including the performances by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.  Next up, Salony heads off and leaves the rest of the gang to discuss Gladiator 2. Again, Kevin is useless here but Lauen and Andrew are happy to shoulder the load here. There is a lot of discussion about Denzel's performance (and career in general). The final take is that this film wasn't really necessary, but it's a solid film overall. Kevin finally gets the chance to contribute when he discusses the recent horror flick, Smile 2. In what might be a bit of a hot take, he thinks the first film is still the better of the two. T