Podcast: Popcorn Premieres

‘Popcorn Premieres’ – Box Office Weekend of Feb. 2

By Logan Thompson and Ethan Kaufman • February 7, 2024

First year student hosts Logan Thompson and Ethan Kaufman share their thoughts on the Grammy Awards winners and break down this week's top movies at the box office.

‘Popcorn Premieres’ – Box Office and Awards

By Logan Thompson and Ethan Kaufman • January 31, 2024

First year student host Logan Thompson is joined by his new co-host, first year student Ethan Kaufman. The pair go through the different award ceremonies honoring the films that have premiered in the past year, sharing their thoughts on those who were nominated and those who were snubbed.

‘Popcorn Premieres’ – Hayao Miyazaki Film Ranking

January 29, 2024

On the first episode back from the break, first year student host Logan Thompson is joined by senior Kit Stitely to break down their rankings of Hayao Miyazaki films from least favorite to greatest. The pair critique and praise the Japanese animated films as they work their way up the list.

‘Popcorn Premiers’ – “May December” (2023)

December 10, 2023

For his final episode of the season, host first-year student Logan Thompson reviews the comedy/drama Netflix film with sophomore Michael Mahtesian to discuss the actors' performances and the audience's perception of the true crime genre. Thompson continues with a recap of his favorite films of 2023 and movies he is anticipating in 2024.

‘Popcorn Premieres’ – “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” (2023)

December 1, 2023

This week, host first year student Logan Thomas is joined by sophomore Caleb Cackowski and senior Kit Stitely to discuss the latest film in the Hunger Games franchise, "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes" (2023). Thompson also ranks the other movies that were released over Thanksgiving weekend.

‘Popcorn Premieres’ – “The Killer” (2023), “The Marvels” (2023) and “The Holdovers” (2023)

By Logan Thompson and Ethan Kaufman • November 17, 2023

On this week's episode of 'Popcorn Premieres', host first year student Logan Thompson reviews "The Killer" (2023) with Lily Ashman and Ethan Kaufman, "The Marvels" (2023) with Jesus Burgos and "The Holdovers" (2023) with Hank Jennings.

‘Popcorn Premieres’ – “Priscilla” (2023) and “Fingernails” (2023)

November 10, 2023

Host first year student Logan Thompson is joined by guest Maggie Schluth to discuss recently released films "Priscilla" (2023) directed by Sofia Coppola and "Fingernails" (2023) directed by Christos Nikou.

‘Popcorn Premieres’ – “Five Nights at Freddy’s” (2023), “Anatomy of a Fall” (2023), “Pain Hustlers” (2023)

November 3, 2023

Host first-year student Logan Thompson is joined by guests Braedy Dilger and Simona Forgione to discuss the film adaptation of the video game franchise, "Five Nights at Freddy's". Thompson and Forgione continue to review "Anatomy of a Fall", and Thompson alone reviews the Netflix Original "Pain Hustlers".

‘Popcorn Premieres’ – “Killers of the Flower Moon” (2023)

October 27, 2023

On episode 7 of "Popcorn Premieres," host first-year student Logan Thompson reviews "Killers of the Flower Moon" (2023) with guests Lily Ashman and Anthony Vicendese. The three discuss pacing, drama and the actors' performances as they dive into the details of the plot.

‘Popcorn Premieres’ – “Fair Play” (2023), “Totally Killer” (2023) and “The Burial” (2023)

October 20, 2023

On this week's episode, host first year student Logan Thompson reviews "Fair Play" (2023), "Totally Killer" (2023) and "The Burial" (2023). Thompson introduces a new segment on the show reviewing movies of 2023 that were released prior to the first episode of "Popcorn Premieres"

‘Popcorn Premieres’ – “The Exorcist: Believer” (2023)

October 13, 2023

This week on Popcorn Premieres, host first-year student Logan Thompson welcomes guests Braedy Dilger and Steven Hoehl. The three tear into the latest film in the "Exorcist" franchise, "The Exorcist: Believer" (2023).

‘Popcorn Premieres’ – “The Creator” (2023), “Dumb Money” (2023) and “Saw X” (2023)

October 7, 2023

This week on Popcorn Premieres, host first-year student Logan Thompson discusses "The Creator" (2023) and "Dumb Money" (2023) with guest sophomore Madison Schriver, "Saw X" (2023) with guest senior Jesus Burgos. Thompson also shares his thoughts on the Disney+ "Ahsoka" series (2023), Netflix's short film "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar" (2023) and Letterboxd being acquired.