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Popcorn Premieres – “One Battle After Another”

By Logan Thompson and Dylan Long • October 8, 2025

Hosts Logan Thompson and Dylan Long discuss Paul Thomas Anderson's politically-charged action epic, "One Battle After Another," breaking down a career highlight from Leonardo DiCaprio as well as the film's chances this upcoming Oscar season.

Paul Anderson continues to succeed in ‘One Battle After Another’

By Brian Murray, Staff Writer • October 1, 2025

It has been almost 30 years since writer and director Paul Thomas Anderson exploded onto the scene, but the visionary filmmaker hasn’t lost an ounce of his subversive talent.

‘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.

Review: DiCaprio excels in hauntingly brilliant action film

By Byron Bixler, Staff Writer • January 22, 2016

There are few works in recent memory that are more profoundly chilling than “The Revenant.” After watching the film, it’s hard not to be left shivering, haunted by a frigid, hostile wilderness and the hot blood that paints it.