Should you watch this? with The Popcorn Priest

Ghostface is back — and this time, the rules have changed. In Part 1 of our Scream 2 (1997) review, The Popcorn Priest and JJ dive into Wes Craven’s follow-up to one of the most influential horror films of all time.This spoiler-free episode explores how Scream 2 tackles sequel expectations, leans harder into meta commentary, and somehow goes bigger without losing what made the original work.In this episode:🍿 5 Reasons to Watch – why Scream 2 is one of the rare horror sequels that actually works📊 Popcorn by the Numbers – budget, box office, and sequel-sized stakes📝 Popcorn Reviews the Reviews – IMDb praise, hate, and everything in between🔪 Sequel Rules – when horror starts playing by new rulesWhether you’re revisiting Woodsboro or watching for the first time, this episode sets the table for even more Ghostface chaos.🎧 Listen now — before the sequel rules kick in.

Ghostface is back — and this time we’re going full spoiler mode. In Part 2 of our Scream (1996) review, The Popcorn Priest and "Ghostface" JJ dives into the best horror trivia, the smartest meta moments, and why this movie still slices through the genre almost 30 years later.We talk self-aware horror, the rules of surviving a slasher, and where Scream lands on the all-time horror list. Plus: Popcorn Trivia, Popcorn Beefs, Popcorn Puzzles, and the final Golden Bucket rating.Here’s what we cover:🍿 Popcorn Trivia — behind-the-scenes shocks, fun facts & Ghostface lore😤 Popcorn Beefs — the nitpicks and the “really?” moments🧩 Popcorn Puzzles — the lingering mysteries & what-if questions😂 Self-Aware Horror — why witty, meta films hit different🏆 Golden Bucket Award — does Scream earn the top spot?🙏 Thank You to Listeners — and a reminder: watch movies at your own paceScream changed horror forever — now let’s unmask why.🎧 Listen now before Ghostface calls…#Scream1996 #ScreamMovie #Ghostface #WesCraven #HorrorMovies #SlasherFilms #90sHorror #MoviePodcast #PopcornPriest #ShouldYouWatchThis #FilmPodcast #HorrorReview #MetaHorror #GoldenBucket #MovieTrivia #CultClassics #NeveCampbell #DrewBarrymore

Grab your popcorn and lock the doors — The Popcorn Priest and "JJ" are diving into one of the most iconic horror films ever made: Scream (1996).In this spoiler-free first part, we explore how Wes Craven reinvented the slasher genre with razor-sharp writing, meta humor, unforgettable performances, and an opening scene that changed horror forever. Drew Barrymore, Neve Campbell, Ghostface… this movie had no right being this clever.Here’s what we break down:🔪 Reinventing Horror – why Scream blew up the ’90s horror formula🎬 Wes Craven’s Direction – the master returns with something totally new📊 Popcorn by the Numbers – budget, box office, production challenges😱 Iconic Moments – the opening scene, the rules of horror, and Ghostface😂 Horror + Comedy – how the film balances scares with self-awareness💬 Our First-Time Stories – how Scream shaped our love of horrorWhether you’re a die-hard fan or watching it for the first time, Scream still slashes through expectations nearly 30 years later.🎧 Listen now — before Ghostface calls.#Scream1996 #ScreamMovie #Ghostface #WesCraven #NeveCampbell #DrewBarrymore #HorrorMovie #HorrorMovies #SlasherMovies #90sHorror #MetaHorror #HorrorFans #MoviePodcast #PopcornPriest #ShouldYouWatchThis #FilmPodcast #MovieReview #HorrorReview #CultClassic #HorrorCommunity #ScaryMovies #FilmNerd #MovieNerd #CinemaLovers #FilmDiscussion

Time to pull back the curtain on Tarantino’s Hollywood fairy tale. In Part 2, The Popcorn Priest and JJ dive deep into the film’s ending, character arcs, and the brilliant (and bonkers) way Tarantino reimagines 1969 Los Angeles.We unpack how Tarantino blends fact with fiction, why the pacing works (even when it shouldn’t), and what makes this movie one of his most nostalgic, precise, and strangely heartfelt creations.Here’s what’s inside:🎭 Character Development – rich performances from DiCaprio, Pitt & more🎬 Narrative Structure – how Tarantino breaks rules and makes it work📼 1960s Hollywood Homage – era-accurate details everywhere🧩 Fact vs. Fiction – why bending history is a Tarantino trademark🎥 Visual Style – capturing a decade with insane authenticity😂 Humor & Heart – the moments that land and the ones that bite🔥 That Ending – still shocking, still hilarious🏆 Golden Bucket Rating – where it lands in the Tarantino-verseIf you loved the first part, this one finishes the job with flamethrower-level energy.🎧 Listen now — and relive Once Upon a Time in… Chaos.

What happens when you mix Tarantino’s love letter to Hollywood with CIA conspiracies, 1960s nostalgia, and flamethrowers? 🔥In this first, spoiler-free part, The Popcorn Priest and JJ dig into Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, exploring its connection to the book Chaos and the wild world of late-’60s Los Angeles.🎬 Popcorn by the Numbers – budget, box office, and Tarantino’s ninth outing📚 Book Talk – how Chaos reframes the Manson-era backdrop💬 Audience Reactions – love it or hate it, everyone’s got an opinion🎭 Chemistry Check – DiCaprio + Pitt = goldWhether you’re here for conspiracy theories, flamethrowers, or feet jokes, this one’s for you.🎧 Listen now — and decide if Hollywood earns the Golden Bucket.#Tarantino #OnceUponATimeInHollywood #PopcornPriest #ShouldYouWatchThis #MoviePodcast #LeonardoDiCaprio #BradPitt #GoldenBucket #FilmTrivia #Hollywood