Hit the Road

Anna and Jess, along with special guests Anais and Dan, continue their journey through Middle Earth in part two of this Tolkien special. Happy Holidays, friends and travelers.  

Anna and Jess are closing the year with a very special double feature -- two personally beloved Tolkien fans are joining the pod to discuss arguably the best trilogy ever put to film across two episodes. Listen to part 1 of their conversation now.

Hot off the heels of part one, Anna and Jess are back to further dissect film distributor A24 and the cult-like fanbase that has built up around them. Through the lens of some of their more recent movies and filmmakers, they ruminate on what the A24 brand stands for now and where they think it might go. 

A24 is the hottest commodity in film distribution -- they have the most talked about movies, incredible merch, and marketing dollars to spend. But do they have a cohesive brand? And whose stories become known as "A24 films" vs. just another movie? Anna and Jess explore the story of A24 through their films and their brand choices and discuss who fits into the "cool kid" narrative the industry has built up around them.    Note: This discussion went on way longer than planned, so this is part one of two. Look out for part two next!

After tackling Spooky Season last episode, Anna and Jess wanted to lean into their favourite part of this time of year -- the cozy, warm fall feeling (and the pinnacle of fall fashion that is the knit sweater). Join them as they explore what makes a movie feel like fall and talk through some of their top picks to capture the season.

Anna and Jess are far from what you'd call "experts" when it comes to the horror genre. Join them as they unpack their early experiences with movie scares, what has kept them away this long, and how new horror might be changing the game.

In a move that is incredibly on brand, Anna and Jess deep dive into the filmography of the subject of many a thirst buzzer: Kristen Stewart. From her early work as a child actor to her recent cropped blonde haircut showcases, they explore her work and how it lives in or outside of the shadow of a massive franchise like Twilight.

Anna and Jess tackled the 47th annual Toronto International Film Festival and came out the other side with a lack of sleep and some strong movie highlights. Tune in to hear about Popcorn Martini Soup's best of the fest and a direct-from-the-festival bulletin from a special guest.

What better way to end the first season than with an ode to food -- something to celebrate, something to savour, something to come together over. Anna and Jess share their gratitude and some delicious on-screen dishes, with a little bonus chaos thrown in. You might want to have a snack handy for this one. 

Anna and Jess are going on a road trip and they want to bring some of their favourite movies -- and you! -- along for the ride. Whether you're travelling with friends, family, or people you never wanted to be in an enclosed space with, at least you have this podcast to keep you entertained!