Popcorn Paparazzi

Popcorn Paparazzi is stepping behind the scenes for a very special episode! We’re sitting down with Gregory Pellerito, writer and director of Moments Of Youth, for our FIRST filmmaker interview. We’re talking about the film, the creative vision behind it, the stories that brought it to life, and what it takes to turn an idea into a movie.It’s a conversation about filmmaking, passion, and the moments that shape us, plus a chance to get to know the person behind the camera.So grab your popcorn, settle in, and join us for a little Moments Of Youth with Gregory Pellerito!🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.Follow us on TikTok and Instagram: @PopcornPaparazziPodcast

Welcome back to Camp Crystal Lake… if you make it out alive!This week on Popcorn Paparazzi, we're checking into Peacock's Crystal Lake, the prequel series taking us back to the world of Friday the 13th. We're revisiting familiar faces, digging into the camp's bloody history, and asking the question every horror fan wants answered: does this new take live up to the legacy of the original?Is this series a killer addition to the franchise, or should it have stayed buried in the woods? As always, we're breaking it all down, sharing our takes, and handing out our buckets of popcorn to decide whether Crystal Lake is worth the watch or better left at the campfire.🎙️ Grab your popcorn, horror fans. Just remember… you can check out of Camp Crystal Lake, but you may not check out alive. 🍿💀Follow us on TikTok and Instagram @PopcornPaparazziPodcast and let us know: are you checking into Camp Crystal Lake?

This spooky season, we’re taking on Other Mommy : a supernatural horror film serving up creepy encounters, family dysfunction, and enough mommy issues to keep a therapist booked for YEARS.We’re unpacking the scares, the family drama, and the darker themes lurking beneath the surface. Is this one a nightmare worth having, or should you save your valuable time for something else?Tune in to Popcorn Paparazzi Podcast for our verdict and find out if Other Mommy is worth the watch… or better left lurking in the dark.

We’re diving into Netflix’s adaptation of John Steinbeck’s East of Eden, and overall, we think this series is a solid watch. Florence Pugh is a standout as the complicated, chilling Cathy/Kate, and Hoon Lee brings so much heart and depth to Lee. These two absolutely stole the show for us.We’re also dishing out some fun behind-the-scenes secrets and breaking down why this family saga is worth your valuable time. Because between the secrets, sibling rivalry, and generational baggage, the Trasks have enough drama to keep us talking… and you watching. So, is East of Eden worth your time? We’ve got our verdict. Tune in and find out!

This week on Popcorn Paparazzi, we're diving into Verity, a psychological thriller with tons of potential that somehow forgot to bring the thrills. We're talking questionable casting, nonexistent chemistry, painfully slow pacing, and a twist that just didn't deliver. Dakota Johnson… girl, we need to talk. So, is Verity worth the theater ticket, or should you save your money and stick with the book? We have our verdict, and let's just say… we are NOT handing out buckets of popcorn generously this week.🎧 Tune in and find out if this one is worth the watch, or better left on the bookshelf!Follow us: @PopcornPaparazziPodcast
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This week, we’re diving into Netflix’s Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story, and yes, we have a lot to say.Ryan Murphy gives us his take on the infamous Lizzie Borden story, mixing real history with plenty of twists, questionable choices, and some seriously wild storytelling. So, was it worth our precious streaming time?Our verdict: YES. We both agree this one is entertaining, binge-worthy, and definitely worth the watch.Grab your popcorn and join us as we break down Lizzie, Maggie, Aileen, Bertha, the REAL Bordens vs. the Netflix versions, and all the WTF moments in between.🎙️ Press play and find out if Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story gets our stamp of approval!

Grab your spell book, your popcorn, and maybe a little tequila… because we’re talking Practical Magic 2! We went into this one with nostalgia, high hopes, and a whole lot of love for the original, and let’s just say… we have opinions. From the story and the characters to some questionable choices along the way, there was A LOT for us to unpack. So, was the magic back, or should this sequel have stayed in the cauldron?Our verdict? Theater skip. But trust us… our reasons are many. So grab your popcorn and join us as we break down Practical Magic 2 and ask the question we always do: Was it worth the ticket?

This week, we’re diving into Hope, the 2026 sci-fi thriller that drops us into a remote space mission where a mysterious discovery quickly turns things deadly. With gore, mystery, intense action, and plenty of WTF moments, Hope had our attention… but did it keep it? We’re breaking down what worked, what went sideways, and whether this one is worth the theater ticket or better left on the couch. Grab your popcorn and join us!

Two legends. Two unforgettable careers. And a whole lot of movies we love. This week on Popcorn Paparazzi, we’re paying tribute to two Hollywood icons: Dolly Parton and Tim Curry.From 9 to 5 and Steel Magnolias to The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Clue, we’re talking about some of our favorite movies, characters, and moments from two stars who reminded us that being different isn’t something to hide, it’s something to embrace and celebrate. Dolly and Tim left an undeniable mark on Hollywood and on all of us who grew up loving their work. Their voices, characters, humor, talent, and unapologetic individuality will continue to live on through the movies and memories they gave us.So grab your popcorn and join us as we celebrate two true legends.Dolly. Tim. Legends then, legends always. 🍿❤️

In one corner…INSIDIOUS: OUT OF THE FURTHER, demons, jump scares, creepy-ass ghosts, and another family learning that apparently you should NEVER mess with the Further.In the other corner…TONY, ambition, obsession, culinary chaos, and the pressure-cooker world of a chef trying to make it to the top.Two movies. Two VERY different kinds of nightmares. This week, we're putting TONY vs. INSIDIOUS: OUT OF THE FURTHER head-to-head to see which one deserves your hard-earned movie money! Which movie gets the popcorn crown? The demons 👻 or the drama 🍴?🎙️ Press play and let the battle begin! 🍿🥊