Pop! Pour! Review

Back to the Future is #30 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of November 2024 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we discuss the iconic movie with a blend of sci-fi, comedy, and heart. We also discuss the chemistry between Fox and Lloyd, the surprise ending, and key moments are analyzed for their impact and lasting legacy. All this and so much more! Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com, and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview!!!  We do not own the rights to any audio clips used in the podcast.

The Deer Hunter is #200 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of October 2024 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we discuss the film’s unique three-act structure, beginning with the extended wedding sequence, the iconic Russian roulette scenes, the handful of Oscars it won, and if it remains a landmark in American cinema. All this and so much more! Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com, and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview!!!  We do not own the rights to any audio clips used in the podcast.

As we head into the new month, we breakdown the ins and outs of what changed on IMDB's Top 250 Movies list for the month of November!!!  Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com, and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview!!!  We do not own the rights to any audio clips used in the podcast.

Gladiator is #35 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of October 2024 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we break down standout scenes, from the adrenaline-pumping gladiatorial battles to the emotionally charged moments of Maximus confronting Commodus, played by the chilling Joaquin Phoenix. We also discuss the challenges of completing Oliver Reed’s scenes after his passing, the use of practical effects combined with CGI, and Hans Zimmer’s iconic score. Are you not entertained? You will be with all this and so much more! Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com, and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview!!!  We do not own the rights to any audio clips used in the podcast.

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (Dr. Strangelove) is #75 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of October 2024 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we break down the film’s iconic moments, including Peter Sellers’ tour-de-force performance in multiple roles. We also analyze the film’s production history, including its shift from a tense drama to a pitch-black comedy, Kubrick’s directorial genius, and its legacy as a landmark in political satire. All this and so much more! Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com, and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview!!!  We do not own the rights to any audio clips used in the podcast.

Vertigo is #108 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of September 2024 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we explore how Hitchcock’s use of camera techniques, especially the iconic 'vertigo effect,' mirrors the protagonist's descent into a world of twisted reality and unattainable desires. We also dive into the initial mixed reception, its eventual reevaluation as a cinematic masterpiece, and how it rose to become one of the most studied films of all time…but do we agree? All this and so much more! Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com, and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview!!!  We do not own the rights to any audio clips used in the podcast.

As we head into the new month, we breakdown the ins and outs of what changed on IMDB's Top 250 Movies list for the month of October!!!  Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com, and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview!!!  We do not own the rights to any audio clips used in the podcast.

The Godfather is #2 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of September 2024 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we explore what many consider one of the greatest films of all time. We analyze Coppola’s masterful storytelling, break down iconic scenes—such as the opening wedding sequence—and discuss standout performances, including Marlon Brando’s portrayal of Vito Corleone. All this and so much more! Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com, and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview!!!  We do not own the rights to any audio clips used in the podcast.

Schindler's List is #6 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of August 2024 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we explore Spielberg’s masterful direction and the film’s use of stark black-and-white cinematography, which evokes the documentary feel of historical footage. We analyze Neeson’s layered performance as Schindler, alongside Ralph Fiennes’ terrifying turn as the sadistic Amon Goeth, as well as discuss of this is Spielberg’s best film. All this and so much more! Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com, and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview!!!  We do not own the rights to any audio clips used in the podcast.

Rebecca is #244 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of August 2024 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we unravel the gothic romance and psychological intrigue of Hitchcock's first American film and his only film to win the Best Picture Oscar. It explores themes of jealousy, identity, and the haunting presence of the past, all set against the eerie backdrop of the Manderley estate. We also touch on the tension between Hitchcock and producer David O. Selznick during production, the visual style, performances, and so much more! Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com, and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview!!!  We do not own the rights to any audio clips used in the podcast.

Life is Beautiful is #26 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of August 2024 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we delve into Roberto Benigni's story of resilience, love, and the power of imagination set against the horrors of the Holocaust. We discuss if Benigni balances the film’s lighthearted first act with the deeply emotional and devastating second half, and if its use of magical realism to soften the harshness of historical tragedy paid off. All this and so much more! Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com, and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview!!!  We do not own the rights to any audio clips used in the podcast.

As we head into the new month, we breakdown the ins and outs of what changed on IMDB's Top 250 Movies list for the month of September!!!  Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com, and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview!!!  We do not own the rights to any audio clips used in the podcast.

Harakiri is #45 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of August 2024 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we debate if this movie deserves to be so high on many movie lists, its striking cinematography, non-linear storytelling, and explore if we connected to the profound themes of justice, honor, and hypocrisy. All this and so much more! Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com, and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview!!!  We do not own the rights to any audio clips used in the podcast.

Gone with the Wind is #163 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of June 2024 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this final part of our two-part episode, we pick up where the intermission leaves off and delves into the latter half of Scarlett O'Hara's dramatic journey, focusing on her complex relationship with Rhett Butler, the aftermath of the Civil War, and the emotional climax that has resonated with audiences for decades. All this and so much more! Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com, and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview!!!  We do not own the rights to any audio clips used in the podcast.

Gone with the Wind is #163 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of June 2024 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this first of a two-part episode, we explore the film's narrative up to the intermission, focusing on Scarlett's complex relationships, her resilience amidst the destruction of war, and the deep-seated cultural tensions of the era. All this and so much more! Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com, and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview!!!  We do not own the rights to any audio clips used in the podcast.

As we head into the new month, we breakdown the ins and outs of what changed on IMDB's Top 250 Movies list for the month of June, July, and August!!!  Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com, and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview!!!  We do not own the rights to any audio clips used in the podcast.

As we head into the new month, we breakdown the ins and outs of what changed on IMDB's Top 250 Movies list for the month of May!!!  Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com, and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview!!!  We do not own the rights to any audio clips used in the podcast.

Pop! Pour! Review sits down with Sean O'Connell from CinemaBlend to talk about his new book, Bruce Willis: Celebrating the Cinematic Legacy of an Unbreakable Hollywood Icon, out June 11th!!! We discuss why he wrote the book, which Bruce Willis performance he thinks was awards-worthy, and so much more! Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com, and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview!!!  We do not own the rights to any audio clips used in the podcast.

The Departed is #40 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of April 2024 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we debate if this is Martin Scorsese's best film, and also discuss the film's intricate plot, its intense performances including Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, and Jack Nicholson, and the film's shocking twists and turns. All this and so much more! Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com, and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview!!!  We do not own the rights to any audio clips used in the podcast.

As we head into the new month, we breakdown the ins and outs of what changed on IMDB's Top 250 Movies list for the month of April!!!  Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com, and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview!!!  We do not own the rights to any audio clips used in the podcast.