Podcast Overview
<p><b>Popcorn Moms</b> is the movie club for millennial moms who love film — and need an easy way to recharge.</p><p>For Steph and Netta, movies aren’t just escapism. They’re connection. In each episode, these two moms go beyond “Did we like it?” to unpack how a film worked (or didn’t), what it was trying to say, and the moments that truly landed.</p><p>Expect smart, funny, and heartfelt conversation — plus the tangents you’d have with your movie-obsessed friend: classic tropes, music in film, what makes relationships feel real on screen, AI in film, and much more. </p><p>On this movie review podcast and film analysis show, we’ll press play on anything — as long as we actually want to watch it. From '90s dramas to new-release thrillers, action and rom-coms old and new, to offbeat genre mashups. It’s thoughtful movie criticism without the snobbery. </p><p>New episodes every two weeks.</p><p>Join the club, subscribe, and share with a friend. </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://popcornmoms.com" target="_blank">popcornmoms.com</a></p><p>IG:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/popcornmoms/" target="_blank"> @popcornmoms</a></p><p>Music and logo by Sean Andrews: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://stillavenue.com" target="_blank">stillavenue.com</a></p>
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Recent Episodes
July 30, 2026
The Lighthouse (2019) | Robert Eggers Romp #1
<p>The Lighthouse is a 2019 film directed and produced by Robert Eggers, from a screenplay cowritten with his brother Max Eggers. It stars Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson as turmoiled nineteenth-century lighthouse keepers stranded at a remote New England outpost by a violent storm. </p><p></p><p>We'd love your support! Subscribe, rate and review us, and share the episode with someone you know.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://popcornmoms.com" target="_blank">popcornmoms.com</a></p><p>IG: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.instagram.com/popcornmoms/" target="_blank">@popcornmoms</a></p><p></p><p>Music and logo by Sean Andrews: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://stillavenue.com" target="_blank">stillavenue.com</a></p><p></p><p>Topics include:</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Popcorn Moms and Movie Selection</p><p>05:12 Ambiguity in Storytelling</p><p>11:04 Greek Mythology in The Lighthouse</p><p>23:25 Sound Design, Coloring, and Aspect Ratio: Necessary Ingredients for this Film</p><p>30:04 Timeless Movies</p><p>33:33 The Lighthouse as Art</p><p>35:36 What's Next</p><p>36:00 Outro</p>
July 16, 2026
All I Wanna Do or Strike! or Hair Bird (1998)
<p>All I Wanna Do (originally titled The Hairy Bird, later Strike!) is a 1998 comedy film written and directed by Sarah Kernochan. It stars Kirsten Dunst, Gaby Hoffmann, Monica Keena, Heather Matarazzo and Rachael Leigh Cook in an ensemble cast as students of the fictional Miss Godard's Preparatory School for Girls, and Lynn Redgrave as the school's headmistress. The film takes place in 1963 and focuses on several students' plotting and sabotage of a proposed merger for the school to go coed.</p><p></p><p>We'd love your support! Subscribe, rate and review us, and share the episode with someone you know.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://popcornmoms.com" target="_blank">popcornmoms.com</a></p><p>IG: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.instagram.com/popcornmoms/" target="_blank">@popcornmoms</a></p><p></p><p>Music and logo by Sean Andrews: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://stillavenue.com" target="_blank">stillavenue.com</a></p><p></p><p>Topics include:</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>02:28 Harvey Weinstein's role in limiting the film's release</p><p>03:31 Initial Impressions of 'Strike'</p><p>07:42 Gabby Hoffman brings us into the world</p><p>08:35 Feminist Themes Resonate Now</p><p>11:52 Girls Supporting Each Other's Dreams and Aspirations</p><p>20:35 Navigating age appropriateness in movies</p><p>25:38 Balancing Ambition and Boys</p><p>33:39 School Headmistress: Female Authority Figure</p><p>36:25 Epilogues: A Necessary Closure</p><p>39:39 What's next?</p><p>40:21 Outro</p><p></p>
June 18, 2026
Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)
<p>Drop Dead Gorgeous is a 1999 American satirical mockumentary black comedy film directed by Michael Patrick Jann and written by Lona Williams. It stars Kirstie Alley, Ellen Barkin, Kirsten Dunst and Denise Richards, along with Brittany Murphy, Allison Janney and Amy Adams in her film debut. The film follows a small town beauty pageant and the fierce, deadly lengths the contestants will take to secure the crown. </p><p></p><p>We'd love your support! Subscribe, rate and review us, and share the episode with someone you know.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://popcornmoms.com" target="_blank">popcornmoms.com</a></p><p>IG: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.instagram.com/popcornmoms/" target="_blank">@popcornmoms</a></p><p></p><p>Music and logo by Sean Andrews: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://stillavenue.com" target="_blank">stillavenue.com</a></p><p></p><p>Topics include:</p><p>00:00 Initial Impressions</p><p>05:01 Mockumentaries and going against the grain</p><p>10:38 Cynical Take on the American Dream</p><p>16:32 Religion</p><p>17:51 Talent Shows, Performing Femininity, and Class Status</p><p>27:45 The Nostalgia Factor</p><p>33:43 What's Next</p><p>34:44 Outro</p>
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- What is Popcorn Moms?
<p><b>Popcorn Moms</b> is the movie club for millennial moms who love film — and need an easy way to recharge.</p><p>For Steph and Netta, movies aren’t just escapism. They’re connection. In each episode, these two moms go beyond “Did we like it?” to unpack how a film worked (or didn’t), what it was trying to say, and the moments that truly landed.</p><p>Expect smart, funny, and heartfelt conversation — plus the tangents you’d have with your movie-obsessed friend: classic tropes, music in film, what makes relationships feel real on screen, AI in film, and much more. </p><p>On this movie review podcast and film analysis show, we’ll press play on anything — as long as we actually want to watch it. From '90s dramas to new-release thrillers, action and rom-coms old and new, to offbeat genre mashups. It’s thoughtful movie criticism without the snobbery. </p><p>New episodes every two weeks.</p><p>Join the club, subscribe, and share with a friend. </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://popcornmoms.com" target="_blank">popcornmoms.com</a></p><p>IG:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/popcornmoms/" target="_blank"> @popcornmoms</a></p><p>Music and logo by Sean Andrews: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://stillavenue.com" target="_blank">stillavenue.com</a></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.
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