The Popcornhead Podcast
Gavin Wilton, Tom Brady, Rory Moore
Welcome Kernels and Cornheads to The Popcornhead Podcast!
Each episode we will be analysing a different film, past or present, the good, the bad, and the sometimes ugly. We’ll talk pre-production, filming, our own thoughts, any historical context, and the occasional wormhole, things can get a little weird around here.
So if you enjoy film analysis from an often comical perspective, this is definitely for you!
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The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
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06/26/24 • 98 min
In this episode, we explore director Jonathan Demme's The Silence of the Lambs, starring Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster.
We also uncover the three terrifying real-life figures who inspired Ted Levine's infamous composite killer, Buffalo Bill.
And we discuss the really important issues like can you take psychotherapeutic advice from someone who's criminally insane? What would Sean Connery pair a census taker's liver with? And does wearing a human suit really make you more sexually attractive?
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Psycho (1960)
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10/23/24 • 79 min
We’re back with a bang, or should we say stab?
This week we’re looking at Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho.
One of the founding fathers of the slasher genre, Psycho shocked audiences worldwide, and changed cinema forever.
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Alien: Romulus (2024) - Spoiler Free Review
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08/19/24 • 60 min
This week we’re doing a spoiler free review of Fede Álvarez’s Alien Romulus.
We look at the Alien franchise, the use of practical effects in film, and give our overall impressions. We also touch on the trailers we saw before the film, and talk nostalgia bait!
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The Searchers (1956): Part 2
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06/12/24 • 87 min
This week continues our exploration of John Ford's The Searchers.
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Glory (1989)
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08/28/24 • 69 min
This week we’re looking at Edward Zwick’s Glory, which follows the true story of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, one of the Union Army’s first African-American regiments during the American Civil War.
We also talk about the historical context of the build up to these events, Matthew Broderick’s driving, some of the myths surrounding the Civil War, the supposed Lost Cause of the Confederacy, among other BURNING topics.
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Jaws (1975)
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05/16/24 • 101 min
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water...
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Chinatown (1974)
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11/20/24 • 85 min
We’ve done it Cornheads, a quarter century of episodes!
To celebrate this momentous occasion this week we are looking at the monumental Chinatown, directed by the controversial Roman Polanski, with one of the greatest screenplays ever written from the late great Robert Towne, and starring the immortal Jack Nicholson alongside Faye Dunaway.
This is undoubtedly one of my top 5 favourite films, and it always will be, it’s nothing short of magnificent.
This episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Please take the time to rate and review the pod, and wherever you listen don’t forget to hit the subscribe button, do me a favour here, and I’ll love you forever.
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Amadeus (1984)
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05/22/24 • 96 min
I speak for all mediocrities in the world. I am their champion. I am their patron saint.
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Sexy Beast (2000)
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05/08/24 • 92 min
Who wouldn't lap this up? It's ridiculous. Tremendous. Fantastic. Fan-dabby-dozy-tastic...
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Sideways (2004)
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07/31/24 • 75 min
In this weeks episode, we’re looking at Alexander Payne’s Sideways. A film that follows two pathetic, middle aged friends as they navigate wine country in Santa Barbara.
We also had ourselves a little wine tasting, sampling some of the popular grapes that feature in the film!
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Popcornhead Podcast have?
The Popcornhead Podcast currently has 30 episodes available.
What topics does The Popcornhead Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Film, Film Analysis, Funny, Comedy, Reviews, Podcasts, Movies, Arts and Tv & Film.
What is the most popular episode on The Popcornhead Podcast?
The episode title 'The Hunt (2012)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Popcornhead Podcast?
The average episode length on The Popcornhead Podcast is 79 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Popcornhead Podcast released?
Episodes of The Popcornhead Podcast are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Popcornhead Podcast?
The first episode of The Popcornhead Podcast was released on Apr 29, 2024.
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