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This week on The Popcorn Hour, Matt and James dive into the newest adaptation of Frankenstein, exploring how this version reimagines Mary Shelley’s iconic tale for a modern audience. They break down the film’s tone, performances, visual style, and the themes that make this story endlessly adaptable — from the fear of creation to the tragedy of being misunderstood. The conversation touches on what this new take gets right, where it stumbles, and how it compares to the long history of Frankenstein films that came before it. Whether you’re a fan of classic horror or fresh reboots, this episode digs into what makes the monster’s latest resurrection worth talking about.

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This week on The Popcorn Hour, Matt and James break down a jam-packed slate of movie news from every corner of Hollywood. They start with the growing buzz around Avengers: Doomsday, looking at how Marvel is setting up its next massive event and what the new team lineup might look like. Then they jump to the dinosaur-filled chaos of Jurassic World: Rebirth and the surprising news that a sequel is already moving forward. The conversation takes a nostalgic turn with updates on The Mummy 4, raising the question of whether it’s finally time for the franchise to make a true comeback. Finally, the guys talk about the Michael Jackson biopic and why it’s shaping up to be one of the most closely watched musical films in years. From superheroes to ancient curses and prehistoric mayhem, it’s another fast, fun, wide-ranging episode of movie news.

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For this month’s Criterion of the Month, Matt and James dive into Michael Mann’s electrifying debut feature, Thief (1981). Starring James Caan as a professional safecracker trying to pull off one last job, the film blends gritty realism with slick visual precision, creating a blueprint for the modern crime thriller. The conversation explores Mann’s meticulous attention to detail, Caan’s powerhouse performance, and how the film’s themes of professionalism, control, and self-destruction still resonate more than forty years later. They also dig into Thief’s stunning visuals, Tangerine Dream’s pulsing synth score, and why this Criterion edition cements its status as one of the most stylish and influential American films of its era.