Trigger warnings: Violence, Poverty, Racism, Oppression This episode is for HUMANS ONLY! NON-HUMANS BANNED! We are taking on the 2009 Academy Award Nominee for Best Picture: District 9! We will be addressing the burning question that seems to plague our species: "How do people do this and think it's ok?!" (Spoiler alert) they dissociate, dehumanize…

[Trigger warning as we discuss domestic violence, parental abuse, suicide, and briefly mention sexual assault] School is back in session and we are already in detention! But never fear because joining us is a very special guest: Molly McAleer! We break down the five members of The Breakfast Club: Bender, Claire, Andrew, Brian, & Alison. We discuss …

In the jungle you must wait, til the dice read five or eight! We are jumping into the 1995's Jumanji! We will be discussing the four main characters: Alan, Sarah, Judy, & Peter; and how they all demonstrate different reactions to trauma. We cover a variety of topics: selective mutism, pathological lying, identity issues, and arrested development. B…

Prepare yourself for the Marvel Movie Event of the Year! With half a billion dollars in box office sales in less than a week, Deadpool & Wolverine is sure to save the MCU...at least in revenue. In our Deadpool & Wolverine Review, a rare, SPOILER FILLED episode, we elaborate on our favorite moments, fights, jokes, and performances of the MCU's lates…

We are travelling back to Studio Ghibli to discuss the beloved Miyazaki film, Princess Mononoke! We use the wide spectrum of characters to discuss the concept of values. We explore how values are formed and also how values influence our choices. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support…

"I gotta go, Julia, we got cows." After 28 years of anticipation, the follow-up sequel - "Twisters" - to the beloved 1996 disaster flick - "Twister" - smashes into theaters. Swapping the late, great Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt, we find our heroes in Daisy Edgar Jones and Glen Powell, two of Hollywood's rising stars. Your favorite SPOILER-FREE movie …

Believe it or not, we are somehow through the first half of 2024. And, this is obviously subjective, but we think it has been a great year for movies! In this episode, we are joined by our close friend and popcorn4breakfast.com contributor, Stefano, as we recap our Top 5 movies of 2024. Dune: Part Two, Furiosa, Challengers, The Fall Guy, Godzilla x…

Shhh… It’s time for our A Quiet Place: Day One Review. We returned to the world of the A Quiet Place franchise for the first time without the creator, John Krasinski, behind the camera. Now it is Michael Sarnoski, director of the critically-acclaimed Nicolas Cage film ‘Pig’, who has the reins and guides us into a familiar but different version of t…

[CW: discussions of suicide] Happy Pride! Join us as we discuss Portrait of a Lady on Fire! We break down the themes of autonomy & actualization represented by the various female leads. We also explore the idea of abstract grief and have a lengthy discussion on suicide, specifically within the LGBTQIA+ community. If you are experiencing suicidal th…

Let’s face it: we’ve all fantasized about riding down the highway at sunset, surrounded by our own motorcycle gang members in our matching leather jackets. We’ve also all fantasized about being Austin Butler for a day. In ‘The Bikeriders’, Writer and Director Jeff Nichols (‘Mud’, ‘Midnight Special’, ‘Take Shelter’) gives us the opportunity to reliv…

In today's episode we break down the animated classic Batman: Mask of the Phantasm! This film was truly ahead of its time and the stellar voice cast masterfully covered the mental anguish Bruce Wayne experiences as he battles his internal family system about whether upholding an oath of vengeance sworn as a child or living a happy life best honors …

If you like movies you have definitely heard or maybe asked yourself the question: is the film industry dying? The box office is down double digits year-to-date compared to 2023 and more and more big budget movies are debuting in theaters with lackluster earnings. So, is this really it? Are movie theaters and the movie industry as we know it about …

Join us for our Spoiler-Free Bad Boys: Ride or Die Review! Nearly 30 years ago, Bad Boys was born. Will Smith and Martin Lawrence return in their lauded roles, armed with their badges, weapons, and certifiably perfect chemistry. Can that once-in-a-lifetime chemistry spark another beloved action sequel just as strong as the first and second installm…

CAUTION: SPOILERS AHEAD! George Miller released the first Mad Max in 1979. 45 years later, the saga continues, as the writer/director continues to expand this very strange, yet, very exhilarating world. In Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, we meet the strong-headed leader in her youth, and follow alongside through her obstacles, losses, and battles until sh…

Join us today as we discuss one of Hannah's favorite movies of all time, Arrival! We break down the use of communication in the film and how it relates to communication both in and out of therapy. We also explore the film's theme of existentialism and radical acceptance. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-p…

Hi Barbie! In this episode, we are once again joined by our beloved friend, fellow therapist, and real life Barbie: Rachel Harrison. We discuss sense of self vs systemic identity. We also explore the themes of codependency and life changes. So put on your favorite pink outfit and join us! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com…

APES TOGETHER STRONG Rise. Dawn. War. Kingdom. Since 2011, the new Planet of the Apes franchise installments have transformed the digital art landscape in movies. Sprawling across major metropolitan cities with epic-level stakes and storytelling, the original trilogy (Directed by Rupert Wyatt and Matt Reeves respectively) solidified itself as a vis…

Gosling! Blunt! …STUNTS! The Fall Guy hits theaters May 3rd, jumpstarting the summer blockbuster season. Based on the 1980s TV series, Ryan Gosling is EXPLOSIVE on the elaborate action sets (or is it HIS stunt double?), acting as a stunt double by day, and moonlighting as an investigator by night. Is he qualified? You be the judge. Emily Blunt comm…

Welcome to Season 7! We have heard your cries and we are starting with Saltburn! [content warning: this episode includes discussions of abuse] We attempt to understand Oliver Quick through the lens of antisocial personality disorder. We also discuss the Catton family as a model for dysfunctional family systems. Become a supporter of this podcast: h…

WRITER. PRODUCER. DIRECTOR. ACTOR. Dev Patel has been in the film industry for over 2 decades, and, somehow, is not a household name. Could Monkey Man be the movie that finally shifts his notoriety as an artist? Join Cam, Kirk, and special correspondent movie expert guest, Stefano, as they discuss their SPOILER FREE review of Dev Patel’s directoria…

The fifth installment (yes, fifth, you read that right) of Warner Bros. Monsterverse has arrived as Godzilla and Kong once again find themselves at the center of a multi-monster conflict. In this Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire review we discuss our favorite and least favorite parts of the movie, best performances, and where Godzilla x Kong ranks c…

Bustin’ makes me feel good! What a lyric! What a movie franchise! 40 years ago, the world was gifted the original “Ghostbusters”. This weekend, experience the sequel to the requel, but not including the hiccup to the series in 2016 (the franchise has had a lot of trial and error, ok?), Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Our Spoiler-free Ghostbusters Froz…

Another day, another dog movie. Arthur the King is the latest Hollywood biopic, but this time it’s about an actual ordinary person doing extraordinary things (ya know…instead of a once in a lifetime scientific genius who created the A-bomb). More importantly, this based on a true story, feel-good-flick is about an extraordinary SOCIAL connection en…

It’s the biggest day of the year. Christmas? NO. Your mother’s birthday? Think again…that’s right - THE OSCARS!!! The 96th Annual Academy Awards Ceremony is THIS Sunday, March 10th. Join Cam, Kirk, and Stefano before the best day of the year for their Academy Awards predictions including who “Should Win” and who “Will Win” each major category. Is t…

Some movie franchises immediately summon greatness when you hear them; like Star Wars, Aliens, The Terminator, and now…Dune (let’s forget about the hiccup in 1984). Dune: Part 2 is Academy Award Nominee Denis Villeneuve’s 2nd installment of the literary series adapted to the silver screen. With a returning cast that includes Timothée Chalamet, Zend…

It seems only appropriate that the most unserious of our podcast EVER is birthed during our Madame Web Review. Due to circumstances out of our control (Cam’s kid getting a stomach bug), we had to delay our review of this film. And, as fate would have it, Madame Web turned into a veritable meme factory since we saw it. So, since we share the belief …

Having NO CLUE that drive-away services actually exist, Cam & Kirk were thoroughly educated on this lucrative industry in the brand-new film, Drive-Away Dolls! (NOTE: Look up drive-away positions on Indeed later. Note, note, remove this before publishing the podcast episode) With one half of the famous Coen Brothers - Ethan Coen - in the director’s…

It’s time for another exciting edition of What’s Poppin’ or you may even call it a “fantastic” edition of What’s Poppin’, Because this week is all about Marvel as we dig into the Fantastic Four Cast that was recently announced, the Deadpool and Wolverine trailer, and the X-Men ’97 trailer. Does this new era of the Marvel Cinematic Universe that kic…

[CW: Discussions of predatory relationships including references to assault] This year's winner of our Valentine's Day poll is Never Been Kissed! Listener beware if you are precious about this movie because we truly rip it apart. We first break down the characters of Josie and Rob. We discuss the potential of neurodivergence in regards to Josie and…

The subject of this week’s spoiler-free review has a star-studded cast, a fan-favorite director, and a screenplay that may or may not be adapted from a novel written by Taylor Swift (yes, you read that right). It’s as close to a surefire hit as you can get in Hollywood… or is it? This week, we are reviewing Argylle, directed by Matthew Vaughn (King…

Have you ever written a book out of spite that turned out to be the best-selling book in the world? But the problem was that you had to compromise your morals and core beliefs to continue promoting this book, which you wrote as a satirical narrative on racism and wokeness as a whole? I knew you could relate. American Fiction, nominated for Best Pic…

Would it be better to forget than remember when pain is involved? We try to answer that question in our PATREON picked episode on Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. We analyze the two main characters: Clementine & Joel. We also rip apart the ethics (or lack thereof) behind the “medical professionals” responsible for the forgetting procedure. Jo…

We know what you’re thinking. With awards season in full swing, we keep talking about movies from last year. But what about the movies releasing this year? What are the movies releasing in 2024? Well, we are glad you asked. On this edition of Popcorn for Breakfast, we have assembled a panel of movie experts to discuss the most anticipated movies of…

The 2024 Oscar Nominations are here and, as usual, people are reacting very calmly…. NOT. C’mon, you know how this goes. There’s outrage galore and we are here to talk about ALL OF IT. What films, directors, and performances did the Academy Awards ignore? Which ones did they correctly select? We’ll discuss it all in our 96th Academy Award Nominatio…

Still traumatized by your high school bullies? What if you could relive it through a cathartic musical movie based on a stage musical based on one of the most iconic films of all time? No, NOT High School Musical. We're talking about MEAN GIRLS (2024) Join Cam & Kirk (and their musical stylings) while they simultaneously compare these three retelli…

The Golden Globes have come and gone, the SAG Awards nominees have been released, and the Oscars loom in the distance, which means we are in the thick of awards season. And whether or not you chose to be subjected to the awfulness that is the Golden Globe Awards, we are here to give our reactions and thoughts on what it could mean for the award sho…

If a movie podcast doesn’t list their Top 10 Best Movies of the Year, are they really even a movie podcast? We’ve got THREE perspectives on the Top 10 Best Movies of 2023. Are you more of a Cam? A Kirk? Or a Stefano, perhaps? Spoiler Free recaps of the movies that gave us the most thrills, laughs, & joy for an entire year. What’s in YOUR Top 10? Sh…

Happy December 23rd! Or how its known in the Costanza household: HAPPY FESTIVUS! Join us as we round out 2023 by getting out our metal poles and discussing the Festivus episode of Seinfeld. We discuss how trauma is represented by George Costanza as well as how Festivus is a holiday made by and for someone with Narcissistic Personality Disorder. We …