This week, we're throwing it way back to 1987 and landing in the heart of Oakland, California, where chaos and creativity collide in Freaky Tales. With a stacked cast featuring Pedro Pascal (doing, well… Pedro Pascal things), J. Ellis, Normani, Too $hort, and a ton of wild energy, this film serves up four interconnected stories that are as unpredictable as they are entertaining.

Expect punk rockers throwing down with skinheads, a rap battle that’s pure fire (Too $hort vs. Danger Zone, y’all), and a whole lot of Pedro being Pedro, oh, and did we mention Sleepy Floyd (J. Ellis, not the basketball legend) gets his moment to shine? Yeah, that happens.

🎧 Is it worth the stream? Spoiler: Yes!

But of course, we’ve got thoughts, and some of them are pretty wild.

So grab your headphones, press play, and let’s dive into the madness that is Freaky Tales. You won’t regret it.

This week, we’re unpacking Weapons, the latest from Barbarian director Zack Cregger, and things get weird fast. Seventeen kids vanish from one classroom (yes, one), and what follows is a chaotic spiral of mystery, dread, and Josh Brolin brooding like only Josh Brolin can.

With a killer cast including Julia Garner and Benedict Wong, there’s a lot to like, but is it theater-worthy or best enjoyed in sweatpants with snacks that don’t cost $14?

Spoiler: we liked it, but we’ve got thoughts… and popcorn crumbs.

Dave Franco and Alison Brie star in Together, a squirmy little body horror flick that asks, “What if moving to the country ruined your relationship AND your epidermis?” We’re diving into this oozy, unsettling tale of love gone moldy to answer the ultimate question: is it worth the price of a theater ticket (or just your sanity)?

Tim and Millie are a couple well past their expiration date, and when a mysterious force starts warping their lives and their flesh, things get... messy. Emotionally and otherwise.

We’ve got thoughts, from the film’s visceral metaphors to its arthouse ambitions, and let’s just say... Together might be better experienced apart. 🧟‍♂️💔

Tune in for laughs, light trauma, and popcorn-worthy hot takes.

Spoiler: YES! 🌟 This week on the podcast, we’re diving headfirst into Marvel’s latest reboot of its First Family, Fantastic Four: First Steps. Get ready for a review that’s hotter than Johnny Storm, because we’re breaking down what works (the cast chemistry is 🔥), what didn’t (hello, pacing issues), and everything in between. From the thrilling cosmic adventure to the all-too-human moments of family drama, we answer the ultimate question: Should you get your butt to the theater? Tune in, laugh with us, and discover if this latest iteration is the Fantastic future of Marvel's first family, or if it's a flop that deserves to stay in the drafts. 🎬💥

This week on Popcorn Paparazzi Podcast, we're diving deep (pun intended!) into Jaws, celebrating 50 years of terror, triumph, and iconic shark fin sightings. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or a first-time viewer, we’re here to answer the ultimate question: Does Jaws still have bite after half a century? Spoiler alert: it definitely does!

Join us as we sink our teeth into behind-the-scenes drama, the wild facts you never knew, and how Jaws helped fuel a surge of interest in shark research (thanks for the bite, Spielberg). Is this classic thriller worth streaming again for Shark Week? Well, let’s just say, we have the answers and a few terrifying sound bites to prove it. 🎶

Grab your beach towels and your popcorn (just maybe skip the swim), it’s time to take a bite out of Jaws like never before!

Is James Gunn’s Superman the reboot we’ve been waiting for, or just a fresh pair of red boots and a very unfortunate haircut?

From fresh red boots to a surprisingly idealistic tone, Gunn breathes new life into the last son of Krypton, but not without some controversy. We break down what works, what crashes harder than Zod’s spaceship, and where this Superman lands on the charm scale.

We’re split on this one, which means plenty of passionate arguing, popcorn throwing, and maybe even a little truth and justice of our own.

Up, up, and away, hit play! 🦸‍♂️

This week, we saddle up our emotional support raptors and take a wild ride through Jurassic World: Rebirth, the latest dino-sized installment in the franchise that just won’t go extinct. 🦖

Are the Easter eggs a clever nod to the original classic, or just a distraction from the dino-sized plot holes? Can a stacked cast save the film from some truly prehistoric acting? And most importantly, how many buckets of popcorn does Rebirth really deserve?

We break down the highs (nostalgic callbacks and glorious dinosaurs) and the lows (did the script go extinct midway through?), all while tackling the eternal question: is this one worth the theater ticket, or should you just stream it in your jammies?

Hit play, hear us roar, and find out whether Jurassic World: Rebirth deserves a place in your cinematic fossil collection.

This Week on Popcorn Paparazzi: We’re diving into Ballerina, the latest chapter in the John Wick universe! 💃 Eve is a young woman seeking revenge after witnessing her father's murder, and she's trained by the deadly Rhuska Roma to take down those responsible. But does this action-packed thriller live up to the hype, or is it a routine kill-fest? 🤔

We’ll tell you if it’s worth the watch or if you should just wait for it to stream.

👀 Warning: Listener discretion advised, this one's got sharp moves, blood, and plenty of grit.