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Robert Redford’s Final Performance, Best Supporting Actress Predictions, & More | LAOFCS Weekly Ep.9

Presenting LAOFCS Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.

On episode nine of LAOFCS Weekly, Scott is joined by David Bax, Katherine Kilkenny, and Abbie Bernstein to reveal this week’s Movie Pick of the Week, their picks for Indie Spotlight and Retro Rewind, plus their predictions for the Best Supporting Actress for the upcoming award season.

This week’s episode panel features:

-Scott Menzel
@TheOtherScottM

-Katie Kilkenny of the Hollywood Reporter
@katiekilkenny7

-David Bax of Battleship Pretension
@daveypretension

-Abbie Bernstein of Assignment X
@Hedgebeast

Each week, the show will feature four weekly segments which include:
-Movie Pick of The Week – A weekly vote of all films being released in Los Angeles that week.
-Independent Spotlight – A weekly Indie film suggestion from each member on the panel. The film can be playing in theaters, on-demand, or various streaming services.
-Retro Rewind – A weekly recommendation of an older release that is currently available on streaming, DVD, or Blu-Ray.
-Special Topic – Each week there will be a special conversation about something going on the industry or something that ties into this week’s episode.

Who are the LAOFCS?

Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood and the film industry. There are hundreds of critics in the Los Angeles area and yet there was only one critic’s circle. San Francisco, New York, Austin, and all other major cities throughout the USA have an online critics group but not Los Angeles. We wanted to change that and therefore launched the Los Angeles Film Critics Society (LAOFCS) at the end of 2016.

By creating this group, they wanted to ensure that the members of their society are reflective of those who reside in the city of Los Angeles. Diversity is very important in film criticism and they want to make sure that all voices are represented within our group. They also want to embrace members that are finding new ways to criticize film whether that be through video, podcasts, or on social media.

Over the next few years, the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society is hoping to redefine what it means to be part of a film critics group by having a year-round presence. Most film critic circles at the end of each year begin to appear to discuss their favorite films of the year. They wanted to create a film critics group that would openly discuss film throughout the year and not just during award season.

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ABOUT POPCORN TALK:
Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos, Scott “Movie” Mantz, The Wrap’s Jeff Sneider, Screen Junkies and the Schmoes Know, Kristian Harloff and Mark Ellis who are the 1st and only YouTube reviewers to be certified by Rotten Tomatoes and accredited by the MPAA.

Current Roster or Shows:
-Disney Movie News
-The Unproduced Table Read
-I Could Never Be
-On The Fly Filmmaking
-Horror Movie News
-Anatomy of a Movie
-Box Office Breakdown
-Meet the Movie Press
-LAOFCS Weekly
-Guilty Movie Pleasures
-Marvel Movie News
-DC Movie News
-Action Movie Anatomy
-Watchalong Series!

The Predator (2018) Review | Anatomy of a Movie

Hosts Phil Svitek (@PhilSvitek) and Demetri Panos (@DMovies1701) discuss The Predator (2018) Review!

From the outer reaches of space to the small-town streets of suburbia, the hunt comes home. The universe’s most lethal hunters are stronger, smarter and deadlier than ever before, having genetically upgraded themselves with DNA from other species. When a boy accidentally triggers their return to Earth, only a ragtag crew of ex-soldiers and an evolutionary biologist can prevent the end of the human race.
To download the rundown used during The Predator (2018) anatomy, click here:

http://audio.afterbuzztv.com/media/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/MTN/Predator.pdf

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ABOUT POPCORN TALK:
Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos, Scott “Movie” Mantz, The Wrap’s Jeff Sneider, Screen Junkies and the Schmoes Know, Kristian Harloff and Mark Ellis who are the 1st and only YouTube reviewers to be certified by Rotten Tomatoes and accredited by the MPAA.

Current Roster or Shows:
-Disney Movie News
-The Unproduced Table Read
-I Could Never Be
-On The Fly Filmmaking
-Horror Movie News
-Anatomy of a Movie
-Box Office Breakdown
-Meet the Movie Press
-Guilty Movie Pleasures
-Marvel Movie News
-DC Movie News
-Action Movie Anatomy
-Watchalong Series!

A Simple Favor (2018) Review | Anatomy of a Movie

Hosts Phil Svitek (@PhilSvitek), Marisa Serafini (@SerafiniTV) and Demetri Panos (@DMovies1701) discuss A Simple Favor (2018) Review!

A SIMPLE FAVOR, directed by Paul Feig, centers around Stephanie (Anna Kendrick), a mommy vlogger who seeks to uncover the truth behind her best friend Emily’s (Blake Lively) sudden disappearance from their small town.
To download the rundown used during the A Simple Favor anatomy, click here:

http://audio.afterbuzztv.com/media/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/MTN/SimpleFavor.pdf

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ABOUT POPCORN TALK:
Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos, Scott “Movie” Mantz, The Wrap’s Jeff Sneider, Screen Junkies and the Schmoes Know, Kristian Harloff and Mark Ellis who are the 1st and only YouTube reviewers to be certified by Rotten Tomatoes and accredited by the MPAA.

Current Roster or Shows:
-Disney Movie News
-The Unproduced Table Read
-I Could Never Be
-On The Fly Filmmaking
-Horror Movie News
-Anatomy of a Movie
-Box Office Breakdown
-Meet the Movie Press
-Guilty Movie Pleasures
-Marvel Movie News
-DC Movie News
-Action Movie Anatomy
-Watchalong Series!

The Best and Worst of TIFF 2018 | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 8

Presenting LAOFCS Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.

On episode eight of LAOFCS Weekly, Scott is riding solo to talk about his favorite and least favorite films that he saw at the Toronto International Film Festival.

This week’s episode panel features:

-Scott Menzel
@TheOtherScottM

Each week, the show will feature four weekly segments which include:
-Movie Pick of The Week – A weekly vote of all films being released in Los Angeles that week.
-Independent Spotlight – A weekly Indie film suggestion from each member on the panel. The film can be playing in theaters, on-demand, or various streaming services.
-Retro Rewind – A weekly recommendation of an older release that is currently available on streaming, DVD, or Blu-Ray.
-Special Topic – Each week there will be a special conversation about something going on the industry or something that ties into this week’s episode.

Who are the LAOFCS?

Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood and the film industry. There are hundreds of critics in the Los Angeles area and yet there was only one critic’s circle. San Francisco, New York, Austin, and all other major cities throughout the USA have an online critics group but not Los Angeles. We wanted to change that and therefore launched the Los Angeles Film Critics Society (LAOFCS) at the end of 2016.

By creating this group, they wanted to ensure that the members of their society are reflective of those who reside in the city of Los Angeles. Diversity is very important in film criticism and they want to make sure that all voices are represented within our group. They also want to embrace members that are finding new ways to criticize film whether that be through video, podcasts, or on social media.

Over the next few years, the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society is hoping to redefine what it means to be part of a film critics group by having a year-round presence. Most film critic circles at the end of each year begin to appear to discuss their favorite films of the year. They wanted to create a film critics group that would openly discuss film throughout the year and not just during award season.

HELPFUL LINKS:

Website – http://popcorntalk.com
Follow us on Twitter – https://twitter.com/thepopcorntalk
Merch – http://shop.spreadshirt.com/PopcornTalk/

ABOUT POPCORN TALK:
Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos, Scott “Movie” Mantz, The Wrap’s Jeff Sneider, Screen Junkies and the Schmoes Know, Kristian Harloff and Mark Ellis who are the 1st and only YouTube reviewers to be certified by Rotten Tomatoes and accredited by the MPAA.

Current Roster or Shows:
-Disney Movie News
-The Unproduced Table Read
-I Could Never Be
-On The Fly Filmmaking
-Horror Movie News
-Anatomy of a Movie
-Box Office Breakdown
-Meet the Movie Press
-LAOFCS Weekly
-Guilty Movie Pleasures
-Marvel Movie News
-DC Movie News
-Action Movie Anatomy
-Watchalong Series!

The Nun (2018) Review | Anatomy of a Movie

Hosts Phil Svitek (@PhilSvitek) and Demetri Panos (@DMovies1701) discuss The Nun (2018) Review!

When a young nun at a cloistered abbey in Romania takes her own life, a priest with a haunted past and a novitiate on the threshold of her final vows are sent by the Vatican to investigate. Together, they uncover the order’s unholy secret. Risking not only their lives but their faith and their very souls, they confront a malevolent force in the form of a demonic nun.
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ABOUT POPCORN TALK:
Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos, Scott “Movie” Mantz, The Wrap’s Jeff Sneider, Screen Junkies and the Schmoes Know, Kristian Harloff and Mark Ellis who are the 1st and only YouTube reviewers to be certified by Rotten Tomatoes and accredited by the MPAA.

Current Roster or Shows:
-Disney Movie News
-The Unproduced Table Read
-I Could Never Be
-On The Fly Filmmaking
-Horror Movie News
-Anatomy of a Movie
-Box Office Breakdown
-Meet the Movie Press
-Guilty Movie Pleasures
-Marvel Movie News
-DC Movie News
-Action Movie Anatomy
-Watchalong Series!

Peppermint (2018) Review | Anatomy of a Movie

Hosts Phil Svitek (@PhilSvitek), Marisa Serafini (@SerafiniTV) and Demetri Panos (@DMovies1701) discuss Peppermint (2018) Review!

Riley North awakens from a coma after surviving a brutal attack that killed her husband and daughter. When the system shields the murderers from justice, Riley sets out to transform herself from citizen to urban guerrilla. Channeling frustration into motivation, the young widow spends years in hiding — honing her mind, body and spirit to become an unstoppable force. Eluding the underworld, the police and the FBI, Riley embarks on a deadly quest to deliver her own personal brand of punishment.
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ABOUT POPCORN TALK:
Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos, Scott “Movie” Mantz, The Wrap’s Jeff Sneider, Screen Junkies and the Schmoes Know, Kristian Harloff and Mark Ellis who are the 1st and only YouTube reviewers to be certified by Rotten Tomatoes and accredited by the MPAA.

Current Roster or Shows:
-Disney Movie News
-The Unproduced Table Read
-I Could Never Be
-On The Fly Filmmaking
-Horror Movie News
-Anatomy of a Movie
-Box Office Breakdown
-Meet the Movie Press
-Guilty Movie Pleasures
-Marvel Movie News
-DC Movie News
-Action Movie Anatomy
-Watchalong Series!

The Predator Disappoints, Paul Feig Goes Dark and Lizzie Borden Returns | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 7

Presenting LAOFCS Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.

On episode seven of LAOFCS Weekly, LAOFCS members Kit Bowen, Nestor Bentancor and James Oster talk about this week’s newest releases including The Predator, A Simple Favor, Lizzie, and White Boy Rick. They also discuss some of the biggest and most talked about films coming out for this upcoming award season.

This week’s episode panel features:

-Kit Bowen of Screen Picks
Twitter: @TheMovieKit

-Nestor Bentancor of Desde Hollywood
Twitter: @NestorCine

-James Oster of JoBlo.com
Twitter: @JimmytotheO

Each week, the show will feature four weekly segments which include:
-Movie Pick of The Week – A weekly vote of all films being released in Los Angeles that week.
-Independent Spotlight – A weekly Indie film suggestion from each member on the panel. The film can be playing in theaters, on-demand, or various streaming services.
-Retro Rewind – A weekly recommendation of an older release that is currently available on streaming, DVD, or Blu-Ray.
-Special Topic – Each week there will be a special conversation about something going on the industry or something that ties into this week’s episode.

Who are the LAOFCS?

Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood and the film industry. There are hundreds of critics in the Los Angeles area and yet there was only one critic’s circle. San Francisco, New York, Austin, and all other major cities throughout the USA have an online critics group but not Los Angeles. We wanted to change that and therefore launched the Los Angeles Film Critics Society (LAOFCS) at the end of 2016.

By creating this group, they wanted to ensure that the members of their society are reflective of those who reside in the city of Los Angeles. Diversity is very important in film criticism and they want to make sure that all voices are represented within our group. They also want to embrace members that are finding new ways to criticize film whether that be through video, podcasts, or on social media.

Over the next few years, the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society is hoping to redefine what it means to be part of a film critics group by having a year-round presence. Most film critic circles at the end of each year begin to appear to discuss their favorite films of the year. They wanted to create a film critics group that would openly discuss film throughout the year and not just during award season.

HELPFUL LINKS:

Website – http://popcorntalk.com
Follow us on Twitter – https://twitter.com/thepopcorntalk
Merch – http://shop.spreadshirt.com/PopcornTalk/

ABOUT POPCORN TALK:
Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos, Scott “Movie” Mantz, The Wrap’s Jeff Sneider, Screen Junkies and the Schmoes Know, Kristian Harloff and Mark Ellis who are the 1st and only YouTube reviewers to be certified by Rotten Tomatoes and accredited by the MPAA.

Current Roster or Shows:
-Disney Movie News
-The Unproduced Table Read
-I Could Never Be
-On The Fly Filmmaking
-Horror Movie News
-Anatomy of a Movie
-Box Office Breakdown
-Meet the Movie Press
-LAOFCS Weekly
-Guilty Movie Pleasures
-Marvel Movie News
-DC Movie News
-Action Movie Anatomy
-Watchalong Series!

Searching (2018) Review | Anatomy of a Movie

Hosts Marisa Serafini (@SerafiniTV) and Demetri Panos (@DMovies1701) discuss Searching (2018) Review!

After David Kim (John Cho)’s 16-year-old daughter goes missing, a local investigation is opened and a detective is assigned to the case. But 37 hours later and without a single lead, David decides to search the one place no one has looked yet, where all secrets are kept today: his daughter’s laptop. In a hyper-modern thriller told via the technology devices we use every day to communicate, David must trace his daughter’s digital footprints before she disappears forever.
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ABOUT POPCORN TALK:
Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos, Scott “Movie” Mantz, The Wrap’s Jeff Sneider, Screen Junkies and the Schmoes Know, Kristian Harloff and Mark Ellis who are the 1st and only YouTube reviewers to be certified by Rotten Tomatoes and accredited by the MPAA.

Current Roster or Shows:
-Disney Movie News
-The Unproduced Table Read
-I Could Never Be
-On The Fly Filmmaking
-Horror Movie News
-Anatomy of a Movie
-Box Office Breakdown
-Meet the Movie Press
-Guilty Movie Pleasures
-Marvel Movie News
-DC Movie News
-Action Movie Anatomy
-Watchalong Series!

First Man, Alfonso Cuaron’s Roma, Boy Erased and Much More! | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 6

Presenting LAOFCS Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.

On episode six of LAOFCS Weekly, LAOFCS Founder Scott Menzel is joined by Ashley Menzel as they report from the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival and share their reviews of many films that they saw at the Telluride Film Festival including The Old Man and The Gun, Destroyer, The Front Runner, Roma, Can You Ever Forgive Me, The Favourite, First Man, Boy Erased, and White Boy Rick.

This week’s episode panel features:

Scott Menzel of We Live Entertainment
Twitter: @TheOtherScottM Instagram: @TheOtherScottM

Ashley Menzel of We Live Entertainment
Twitter: @AshleyGMenzel

Each week, the show will feature four weekly segments which include:
-Movie Pick of The Week – A weekly vote of all films being released in Los Angeles that week.
-Independent Spotlight – A weekly Indie film suggestion from each member on the panel. The film can be playing in theaters, on-demand, or various streaming services.
-Retro Rewind – A weekly recommendation of an older release that is currently available on streaming, DVD, or Blu-Ray.
-Special Topic – Each week there will be a special conversation about something going on the industry or something that ties into this week’s episode.

Who are the LAOFCS?

Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood and the film industry. There are hundreds of critics in the Los Angeles area and yet there was only one critic’s circle. San Francisco, New York, Austin, and all other major cities throughout the USA have an online critics group but not Los Angeles. We wanted to change that and therefore launched the Los Angeles Film Critics Society (LAOFCS) at the end of 2016.

By creating this group, they wanted to ensure that the members of their society are reflective of those who reside in the city of Los Angeles. Diversity is very important in film criticism and they want to make sure that all voices are represented within our group. They also want to embrace members that are finding new ways to criticize film whether that be through video, podcasts, or on social media.

Over the next few years, the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society is hoping to redefine what it means to be part of a film critics group by having a year-round presence. Most film critic circles at the end of each year begin to appear to discuss their favorite films of the year. They wanted to create a film critics group that would openly discuss film throughout the year and not just during award season.

HELPFUL LINKS:

Website – http://popcorntalk.com
Follow us on Twitter – https://twitter.com/thepopcorntalk
Merch – http://shop.spreadshirt.com/PopcornTalk/

ABOUT POPCORN TALK:
Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos, Scott “Movie” Mantz, The Wrap’s Jeff Sneider, Screen Junkies and the Schmoes Know, Kristian Harloff and Mark Ellis who are the 1st and only YouTube reviewers to be certified by Rotten Tomatoes and accredited by the MPAA.

Current Roster or Shows:
-Disney Movie News
-The Unproduced Table Read
-I Could Never Be
-On The Fly Filmmaking
-Horror Movie News
-Anatomy of a Movie
-Box Office Breakdown
-Meet the Movie Press
-LAOFCS Weekly
-Guilty Movie Pleasures
-Marvel Movie News
-DC Movie News
-Action Movie Anatomy
-Watchalong Series!

The Happytime Murders (2018) Review | Anatomy of a Movie

Hosts Marisa Serafini (@SerafiniTV) and Demetri Panos (@DMovies1701) discuss The Happytime Murders (2018) Review!

Detective Phil Philips is a down-on-his-luck puppet who used to work for the Los Angeles Police Department. When two puppets from an old TV show wind up dead, Phil suspects something is afoot and rejoins the LAPD as a consultant. Reunited with Connie Edwards, his former human partner, the bickering duo soon find themselves in a race against time to protect other former cast members before the killer strikes again.
To download the rundown used during the The Happytime Murders anatomy, click here:
http://audio.afterbuzztv.com/media/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/MTN/THM.pdf

HELPFUL LINKS:

Website – http://popcorntalk.com
Follow us on Twitter – https://twitter.com/thepopcorntalk
Merch – http://shop.spreadshirt.com/PopcornTalk/

ABOUT POPCORN TALK:
Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos, Scott “Movie” Mantz, The Wrap’s Jeff Sneider, Screen Junkies and the Schmoes Know, Kristian Harloff and Mark Ellis who are the 1st and only YouTube reviewers to be certified by Rotten Tomatoes and accredited by the MPAA.

Current Roster or Shows:
-Disney Movie News
-The Unproduced Table Read
-I Could Never Be
-On The Fly Filmmaking
-Horror Movie News
-Anatomy of a Movie
-Box Office Breakdown
-Meet the Movie Press
-Guilty Movie Pleasures
-Marvel Movie News
-DC Movie News
-Action Movie Anatomy
-Watchalong Series!

Award Season, Telluride Film Festival, and TIFF 2018 Preview | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 5

Presenting LAOFCS Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.

On episode five of LAOFCS Weekly, LAOFCS Founder Scott Menzel is joined by Ashley Menzel and Stephen Saito as they share their thoughts with an early sneak peek at the upcoming Award Season. In addition, they will also be talking about what films they are most excited to see at Telluride and the Toronto Film Festival. 

This week’s episode panel features:

Scott Menzel of We Live Entertainment
Twitter: @TheOtherScottM Instagram: @TheOtherScottM

Ashley Menzel of We Live Entertainment
Twitter: @AshleyGMenzel

Stephen Saito of Moveable Fests
Twitter: @mfrushmore

Each week, the show will feature four weekly segments which include:
-Movie Pick of The Week – A weekly vote of all films being released in Los Angeles that week.
-Independent Spotlight – A weekly Indie film suggestion from each member on the panel. The film can be playing in theaters, on-demand, or various streaming services.
-Retro Rewind – A weekly recommendation of an older release that is currently available on streaming, DVD, or Blu-Ray.
-Special Topic – Each week there will be a special conversation about something going on the industry or something that ties into this week’s episode.

Who are the LAOFCS?

Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood and the film industry. There are hundreds of critics in the Los Angeles area and yet there was only one critic’s circle. San Francisco, New York, Austin, and all other major cities throughout the USA have an online critics group but not Los Angeles. We wanted to change that and therefore launched the Los Angeles Film Critics Society (LAOFCS) at the end of 2016.

By creating this group, they wanted to ensure that the members of their society are reflective of those who reside in the city of Los Angeles. Diversity is very important in film criticism and they want to make sure that all voices are represented within our group. They also want to embrace members that are finding new ways to criticize film whether that be through video, podcasts, or on social media.

Over the next few years, the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society is hoping to redefine what it means to be part of a film critics group by having a year-round presence. Most film critic circles at the end of each year begin to appear to discuss their favorite films of the year. They wanted to create a film critics group that would openly discuss film throughout the year and not just during award season.

HELPFUL LINKS:

Website – http://popcorntalk.com
Follow us on Twitter – https://twitter.com/thepopcorntalk
Merch – http://shop.spreadshirt.com/PopcornTalk/

ABOUT POPCORN TALK:
Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos, Scott “Movie” Mantz, The Wrap’s Jeff Sneider, Screen Junkies and the Schmoes Know, Kristian Harloff and Mark Ellis who are the 1st and only YouTube reviewers to be certified by Rotten Tomatoes and accredited by the MPAA.

Current Roster or Shows:
-Disney Movie News
-The Unproduced Table Read
-I Could Never Be
-On The Fly Filmmaking
-Horror Movie News
-Anatomy of a Movie
-Box Office Breakdown
-Meet the Movie Press
-LAOFCS Weekly
-Guilty Movie Pleasures
-Marvel Movie News
-DC Movie News
-Action Movie Anatomy
-Watchalong Series!

Crazy Rich Asians (2018) Review | Anatomy of a Movie

Hosts Marisa Serafini (@SerafiniTV), Rick Hong (@RickHong), and Nino Llanera (@NinoLlanera) discuss Crazy Rich Asians (2018) Review!

Rachel Chu is happy to accompany her longtime boyfriend, Nick, to his best friend’s wedding in Singapore. She’s also surprised to learn that Nick’s family is extremely wealthy and he’s considered one of the country’s most eligible bachelors. Thrust into the spotlight, Rachel must now contend with jealous socialites, quirky relatives and something far, far worse — Nick’s disapproving mother.
TEXT TO ADD TO DESCRIPTION :
To download the rundown used during the Crazy Rich Asians anatomy, click here:
http://audio.afterbuzztv.com/media/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/MTN/CRA.pdf

HELPFUL LINKS:

Website – http://popcorntalk.com
Follow us on Twitter – https://twitter.com/thepopcorntalk
Merch – http://shop.spreadshirt.com/PopcornTalk/

ABOUT POPCORN TALK:
Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos, Scott “Movie” Mantz, The Wrap’s Jeff Sneider, Screen Junkies and the Schmoes Know, Kristian Harloff and Mark Ellis who are the 1st and only YouTube reviewers to be certified by Rotten Tomatoes and accredited by the MPAA.

Current Roster or Shows:
-Disney Movie News
-The Unproduced Table Read
-I Could Never Be
-On The Fly Filmmaking
-Horror Movie News
-Anatomy of a Movie
-Box Office Breakdown
-Meet the Movie Press
-Guilty Movie Pleasures
-Marvel Movie News
-DC Movie News
-Action Movie Anatomy
-Watchalong Series!

Searching for the Best & Worst Movies of Summer 2018 | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 4

Presenting LAOFCS Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.

This week’s episode panel features:

Scott Menzel of We Live Entertainment
Twitter: @TheOtherScottM Instagram: @TheOtherScottM

Scott Mendelson
Twitter: @ScottMendelson

Rama Tampubolon
Twitter: @RamasScreen

Each week, the show will feature four weekly segments which include:
-Movie Pick of The Week – A weekly vote of all films being released in Los Angeles that week.
-Independent Spotlight – A weekly Indie film suggestion from each member on the panel. The film can be playing in theaters, on-demand, or various streaming services.
-Retro Rewind – A weekly recommendation of an older release that is currently available on streaming, DVD, or Blu-Ray.
-Special Topic – Each week there will be a special conversation about something going on the industry or something that ties into this week’s episode.

Who are the LAOFCS?

Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood and the film industry. There are hundreds of critics in the Los Angeles area and yet there was only one critic’s circle. San Francisco, New York, Austin, and all other major cities throughout the USA have an online critics group but not Los Angeles. We wanted to change that and therefore launched the Los Angeles Film Critics Society (LAOFCS) at the end of 2016.

By creating this group, they wanted to ensure that the members of their society are reflective of those who reside in the city of Los Angeles. Diversity is very important in film criticism and they want to make sure that all voices are represented within our group. They also want to embrace members that are finding new ways to criticize film whether that be through video, podcasts, or on social media.

Over the next few years, the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society is hoping to redefine what it means to be part of a film critics group by having a year-round presence. Most film critic circles at the end of each year begin to appear to discuss their favorite films of the year. They wanted to create a film critics group that would openly discuss film throughout the year and not just during award season.

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ABOUT POPCORN TALK:
Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos, Scott “Movie” Mantz, The Wrap’s Jeff Sneider, Screen Junkies and the Schmoes Know, Kristian Harloff and Mark Ellis who are the 1st and only YouTube reviewers to be certified by Rotten Tomatoes and accredited by the MPAA.

Current Roster or Shows:
-Disney Movie News
-The Unproduced Table Read
-I Could Never Be
-On The Fly Filmmaking
-Horror Movie News
-Anatomy of a Movie
-Box Office Breakdown
-Meet the Movie Press
-LAOFCS Weekly
-Guilty Movie Pleasures
-Marvel Movie News
-DC Movie News
-Action Movie Anatomy
-Watchalong Series!

BlacKkKlansman (2018) Review | Anatomy of a Movie

Hosts Phil Svitek (@PhilSvitek) (@DMovies1701) discuss BlacKkKlansman (2018) Review!

From visionary filmmaker Spike Lee comes the incredible true story of an American hero. It’s the early 1970s, and Ron Stallworth (John David Washington) is the first African-American detective to serve in the Colorado Springs Police Department. Determined to make a name for himself, Stallworth bravely sets out on a dangerous mission: infiltrate and expose the Ku Klux Klan. The young detective soon recruits a more seasoned colleague, Flip Zimmerman (Adam Driver), into the undercover investigation of a lifetime. Together, they team up to take down the extremist hate group as the organization aims to sanitize its violent rhetoric to appeal to the mainstream. Produced by the team behind the Academy-Award® winning Get Out.
To download the rundown used during the Blackkklansman anatomy, click here:

http://audio.afterbuzztv.com/media/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/MTN/Blackkklansman.pdf

 

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ABOUT POPCORN TALK:
Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos, Scott “Movie” Mantz, The Wrap’s Jeff Sneider, Screen Junkies and the Schmoes Know, Kristian Harloff and Mark Ellis who are the 1st and only YouTube reviewers to be certified by Rotten Tomatoes and accredited by the MPAA.

Current Roster or Shows:
-Disney Movie News
-The Unproduced Table Read
-I Could Never Be
-On The Fly Filmmaking
-Horror Movie News
-Anatomy of a Movie
-Box Office Breakdown
-Meet the Movie Press
-Guilty Movie Pleasures
-Marvel Movie News
-DC Movie News
-Action Movie Anatomy
-Watchalong Series!

Crazy Rich Asians, Indie Recommendations, & Favorite Rom-Coms | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 3

Presenting LAOFCS Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.

This week’s episode panel features:

Scott Menzel of We Live Entertainment
Twitter: @TheOtherScottM Instagram: @TheOtherScottM

Wendy Lee of The Movie Couple
Twitter: @WendyLeeSzany

Michael Lee of Geek of Doom and That’s It LA
Twitter: @eelyajekim 

Each week, the show will feature four weekly segments which include:
-Movie Pick of The Week – A weekly vote of all films being released in Los Angeles that week.
-Independent Spotlight – A weekly Indie film suggestion from each member on the panel. The film can be playing in theaters, on-demand, or various streaming services.
-Retro Rewind – A weekly recommendation of an older release that is currently available on streaming, DVD, or Blu-Ray.
-Special Topic – Each week there will be a special conversation about something going on the industry or something that ties into this week’s episode.

Who are the LAOFCS?

Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood and the film industry. There are hundreds of critics in the Los Angeles area and yet there was only one critic’s circle. San Francisco, New York, Austin, and all other major cities throughout the USA have an online critics group but not Los Angeles. We wanted to change that and therefore launched the Los Angeles Film Critics Society (LAOFCS) at the end of 2016.

By creating this group, they wanted to ensure that the members of their society are reflective of those who reside in the city of Los Angeles. Diversity is very important in film criticism and they want to make sure that all voices are represented within our group. They also want to embrace members that are finding new ways to criticize film whether that be through video, podcasts, or on social media.

Over the next few years, the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society is hoping to redefine what it means to be part of a film critics group by having a year-round presence. Most film critic circles at the end of each year begin to appear to discuss their favorite films of the year. They wanted to create a film critics group that would openly discuss film throughout the year and not just during award season.

HELPFUL LINKS:

Website – http://popcorntalk.com
Follow us on Twitter – https://twitter.com/thepopcorntalk
Merch – http://shop.spreadshirt.com/PopcornTalk/

ABOUT POPCORN TALK:
Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos, Scott “Movie” Mantz, The Wrap’s Jeff Sneider, Screen Junkies and the Schmoes Know, Kristian Harloff and Mark Ellis who are the 1st and only YouTube reviewers to be certified by Rotten Tomatoes and accredited by the MPAA.

Current Roster or Shows:
-Disney Movie News
-The Unproduced Table Read
-I Could Never Be
-On The Fly Filmmaking
-Horror Movie News
-Anatomy of a Movie
-Box Office Breakdown
-Meet the Movie Press
-LAOFCS Weekly
-Guilty Movie Pleasures
-Marvel Movie News
-DC Movie News
-Action Movie Anatomy
-Watchalong Series!

Crazy Rich Asians: Selena Tan Interview | Anatomy of a Movie

Hosts Phil Svitek (@PhilSvitek) & Marisa Serafini (@SerafiniTV) interview Crazy Rich Asian’s Selena Tan!

ABOUT SELENA TAN:

Selena Tan is an award-winning actress, producer, director, writer, and performer. She was one of the first Singaporeans to be cast in the upcoming movie Crazy Rich Asians, in theaters August 15. Selena will play the role of ‘Alix Cheng’, one of Eleanor Young’s (Michelle Yeoh) sisters and Nick Young’s (Henry Golding) aunt.  Brought up by her family to be modest and reserved, she is the less showy of her sisters—coming across as a bit of a miser—and often adopts self-deprecation. Nevertheless, she is the real architect of her family’s fortune in Hong Kong—channelling every cent of her husband’s considerable earnings into properties in Hong Kong just as the housing boom was taking off.

Selena started her career as a stand-up comedian and has over 24 years of experience in theater. In 2000, Selena started Dream Academy, one of Singapore’s first private limited Arts Entertainment companies. She is best known for their well-loved brands including Happily Ever Laughter and the Dim Sum Dollies.

She has appeared in international films such as Rogue Trader opposite Ewan McGregor and Anna Friel.  She is an ambassador for the LGBTQ+ movement, Pink Dot, which focuses on the support for the freedom to love. She currently resides in Singapore.

You can view her Instagram here.

ABOUT CRAZY RICH ASIANS:

Rachel Chu is happy to accompany her longtime boyfriend, Nick, to his best friend’s wedding in Singapore. She’s also surprised to learn that Nick’s family is extremely wealthy and he’s considered one of the country’s most eligible bachelors. Thrust into the spotlight, Rachel must now contend with jealous socialites, quirky relatives and something far, far worse — Nick’s disapproving mother.

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ABOUT POPCORN TALK:
Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos, Scott “Movie” Mantz, The Wrap’s Jeff Sneider, Screen Junkies and the Schmoes Know, Kristian Harloff and Mark Ellis who are the 1st and only YouTube reviewers to be certified by Rotten Tomatoes and accredited by the MPAA.

Current Roster or Shows:
-Disney Movie News
-The Unproduced Table Read
-I Could Never Be
-On The Fly Filmmaking
-Horror Movie News
-Anatomy of a Movie
-Box Office Breakdown
-Meet the Movie Press
-Guilty Movie Pleasures
-Marvel Movie News
-DC Movie News
-Action Movie Anatomy
-Watchalong Series!

The Meg (2018) Review | Anatomy of a Movie

Hosts Phil Svitek (@PhilSvitek), Marisa Serafini (@SerafiniTV) & Demetri Panos (@DMovies1701) discuss The Meg (2018) Review!

A massive creature attacks a deep-sea submersible, leaving it disabled and trapping the crew at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. With time running out, rescue diver Jonas Taylor must save the crew and the ocean itself from an unimaginable threat — a 75-foot-long prehistoric shark known as the Megalodon.
To download the rundown used during The Meg anatomy, click here:

http://audio.afterbuzztv.com/media/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/MTN/Meg.pdf

 

HELPFUL LINKS:

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ABOUT POPCORN TALK:
Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos, Scott “Movie” Mantz, The Wrap’s Jeff Sneider, Screen Junkies and the Schmoes Know, Kristian Harloff and Mark Ellis who are the 1st and only YouTube reviewers to be certified by Rotten Tomatoes and accredited by the MPAA.

Current Roster or Shows:
-Disney Movie News
-The Unproduced Table Read
-I Could Never Be
-On The Fly Filmmaking
-Horror Movie News
-Anatomy of a Movie
-Box Office Breakdown
-Meet the Movie Press
-Guilty Movie Pleasures
-Marvel Movie News
-DC Movie News
-Action Movie Anatomy
-Watchalong Series!

Christopher Robin (2018) Review | Anatomy of a Movie

Hosts Phil Svitek (@PhilSvitek), Marisa Serafini (@SerafiniTV) & Demetri Panos (@DMovies1701) discuss Christopher Robin (2018) Review!

Christopher Robin — now a family man living in London — receives a surprise visit from his old childhood pal, Winnie-the-Pooh. With Christopher’s help, Pooh embarks on a journey to find his friends — Tigger, Eeyore, Owl, Piglet, Rabbit, Kanga and Roo. Once reunited, the lovable bear and the gang travel to the big city to help Christopher rediscover the joy of life.
To download the rundown used during the Christopher Robin anatomy, click here:

http://audio.afterbuzztv.com/media/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/MTN/ChrisRobin.pdf

 

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ABOUT POPCORN TALK:
Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos, Scott “Movie” Mantz, The Wrap’s Jeff Sneider, Screen Junkies and the Schmoes Know, Kristian Harloff and Mark Ellis who are the 1st and only YouTube reviewers to be certified by Rotten Tomatoes and accredited by the MPAA.

Current Roster or Shows:
-Disney Movie News
-The Unproduced Table Read
-I Could Never Be
-On The Fly Filmmaking
-Horror Movie News
-Anatomy of a Movie
-Box Office Breakdown
-Meet the Movie Press
-Guilty Movie Pleasures
-Marvel Movie News
-DC Movie News
-Action Movie Anatomy
-Watchalong Series!

Sorry to Bother You (2018) Review | Anatomy of a Movie

Hosts Phil Svitek (@PhilSvitek) & Demetri Panos (@DMovies1701) discuss Sorry to Bother You (2018) Review!

In an alternate reality of present-day Oakland, Calif., telemarketer Cassius Green finds himself in a macabre universe after he discovers a magical key that leads to material glory. As Green’s career begins to take off, his friends and co-workers organize a protest against corporate oppression. Cassius soon falls under the spell of Steve Lift, a cocaine-snorting CEO who offers him a salary beyond his wildest dreams.
To download the rundown used during the Sorry to Bother You anatomy, click here:

http://audio.afterbuzztv.com/media/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/MTN/SorryToBotherYou.pdf

 

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ABOUT POPCORN TALK:
Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos, Scott “Movie” Mantz, The Wrap’s Jeff Sneider, Screen Junkies and the Schmoes Know, Kristian Harloff and Mark Ellis who are the 1st and only YouTube reviewers to be certified by Rotten Tomatoes and accredited by the MPAA.

Current Roster or Shows:
-Disney Movie News
-The Unproduced Table Read
-I Could Never Be
-On The Fly Filmmaking
-Horror Movie News
-Anatomy of a Movie
-Box Office Breakdown
-Meet the Movie Press
-Guilty Movie Pleasures
-Marvel Movie News
-DC Movie News
-Action Movie Anatomy
-Watchalong Series!

Blackkklansman vs The Meg, Indie Spotlight, Oscars add Best Popular Film | LAOFCS Weekly Ep. 2

This week’s episode panel features:

Scott Menzel of We Live Entertainment
Twitter: @TheOtherScottM Instagram: @TheOtherScottM

Lauren Huff of The Hollywood Reporter
Twitter: @_LaurenHuff

Carla Renata aka The Curvy Film Critic
Twitter: @TheCurvyCritic

James Oster aka Jimmy O from Joblo.com
Twitter: @JimmytotheO

Each week, the show will feature four weekly segments which include:
-Movie Pick of The Week – A weekly vote of all films being released in Los Angeles that week.
-Independent Spotlight – A weekly Indie film suggestion from each member on the panel. The film can be playing in theaters, on-demand, or various streaming services.
-Retro Rewind – A weekly recommendation of an older release that is currently available on streaming, DVD, or Blu-Ray.
-Special Topic – Each week there will be a special conversation about something going on the industry or something that ties into this week’s episode.

Presenting LAOFCS Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.

Who are the LAOFCS?

Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood and the film industry. There are hundreds of critics in the Los Angeles area and yet there was only one critic’s circle. San Francisco, New York, Austin, and all other major cities throughout the USA have an online critics group but not Los Angeles. We wanted to change that and therefore launched the Los Angeles Film Critics Society (LAOFCS) at the end of 2016.

By creating this group, they wanted to ensure that the members of their society are reflective of those who reside in the city of Los Angeles. Diversity is very important in film criticism and they want to make sure that all voices are represented within our group. They also want to embrace members that are finding new ways to criticize film whether that be through video, podcasts, or on social media.

Over the next few years, the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society is hoping to redefine what it means to be part of a film critics group by having a year-round presence. Most film critic circles at the end of each year begin to appear to discuss their favorite films of the year. They wanted to create a film critics group that would openly discuss film throughout the year and not just during award season.

HELPFUL LINKS:

Website – http://popcorntalk.com
Follow us on Twitter – https://twitter.com/thepopcorntalk
Merch – http://shop.spreadshirt.com/PopcornTalk/

ABOUT POPCORN TALK:
Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos, Scott “Movie” Mantz, The Wrap’s Jeff Sneider, Screen Junkies and the Schmoes Know, Kristian Harloff and Mark Ellis who are the 1st and only YouTube reviewers to be certified by Rotten Tomatoes and accredited by the MPAA.

Current Roster or Shows:
-Disney Movie News
-The Unproduced Table Read
-I Could Never Be
-On The Fly Filmmaking
-Horror Movie News
-Anatomy of a Movie
-Box Office Breakdown
-Meet the Movie Press
-LAOFCS Weekly
-Guilty Movie Pleasures
-Marvel Movie News
-DC Movie News
-Action Movie Anatomy
-Watchalong Series!

Christopher Robin, Die Hard 30th Anniversary, Eighth Grade & More | LAOFCS Weekly Ep.1

This week’s episode features:
Scott Menzel of We Live Entertainment Twitter: @TheOtherScottM Instagram: @TheOtherScottM
Nestor Bentancor of Desde Hollywood Twitter: @NestorCine Instagram: @NestorCine
Rama Tampubolon Twitter: @RamasScreen Instagram: @ramascreen

Each week, the show will feature four weekly segments which include:
Movie Pick of The Week – A weekly vote of all films being released in Los Angeles that week.
Independent Spotlight – A weekly Indie film suggestion from each member on the panel. The film can be playing in theaters, on-demand, or various streaming services.
Retro Rewind – A weekly recommendation of an older release that is currently available on streaming, DVD, or Blu-Ray.
Special Topic – Each week there will be a special conversation about something going on the industry or something that ties into this week’s episode.

Presenting LAOFCS Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.

Who are the LAOFCS?

Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood and the film industry. There are hundreds of critics in the Los Angeles area and yet there was only one critic’s circle. San Francisco, New York, Austin, and all other major cities throughout the USA have an online critics group but not Los Angeles. We wanted to change that and therefore launched the Los Angeles Film Critics Society (LAOFCS) at the end of 2016.

By creating this group, they wanted to ensure that the members of their society are reflective of those who reside in the city of Los Angeles. Diversity is very important in film criticism and they want to make sure that all voices are represented within our group. They also want to embrace members that are finding new ways to criticize film whether that be through video, podcasts, or on social media.

Over the next few years, the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society is hoping to redefine what it means to be part of a film critics group by having a year-round presence. Most film critic circles at the end of each year begin to appear to discuss their favorite films of the year. They wanted to create a film critics group that would openly discuss film throughout the year and not just during award season.

HELPFUL LINKS:

Website – http://popcorntalk.com
Follow us on Twitter – https://twitter.com/thepopcorntalk
Merch – http://shop.spreadshirt.com/PopcornTalk/

ABOUT POPCORN TALK:
Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos, Scott “Movie” Mantz, The Wrap’s Jeff Sneider, Screen Junkies and the Schmoes Know, Kristian Harloff and Mark Ellis who are the 1st and only YouTube reviewers to be certified by Rotten Tomatoes and accredited by the MPAA.

Current Roster or Shows:
-Disney Movie News
-The Unproduced Table Read
-I Could Never Be
-On The Fly Filmmaking
-Horror Movie News
-Anatomy of a Movie
-Box Office Breakdown
-Meet the Movie Press
-LAOFCS Weekly
-Guilty Movie Pleasures
-Marvel Movie News
-DC Movie News
-Action Movie Anatomy
-Watchalong Series!

Teen Titans Go! To the Movies (2018) Review | Anatomy of a Movie

Hosts Phil Svitek (@PhilSvitek), Marisa Serafini (@SerafiniTV) & Demetri Panos (@DMovies1701) discuss Teen Titans Go! To the Movies (2018) Review!

It seems that all the major superheroes out there are starring in their own movies — all but the Teen Titans. Robin is bound and determined to remedy that situation by becoming a star instead of a sidekick. With a few madcap ideas and a song in their hearts, the Teen Titans head to Hollywood to fulfill their dreams. Things soon go awry, however, when a supervillain plans to take over the planet — putting the very fate of the young heroes on the line.
To download the rundown used during the Teen Titans Go to the Movies! (2018) anatomy, click here:

http://audio.afterbuzztv.com/media/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/MTN/TTGTTM.pdf

 

 

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ABOUT POPCORN TALK:
Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos, Scott “Movie” Mantz, The Wrap’s Jeff Sneider, Screen Junkies and the Schmoes Know, Kristian Harloff and Mark Ellis who are the 1st and only YouTube reviewers to be certified by Rotten Tomatoes and accredited by the MPAA.

Current Roster or Shows:
-Disney Movie News
-The Unproduced Table Read
-I Could Never Be
-On The Fly Filmmaking
-Horror Movie News
-Anatomy of a Movie
-Box Office Breakdown
-Meet the Movie Press
-Guilty Movie Pleasures
-Marvel Movie News
-DC Movie News
-Action Movie Anatomy
-Watchalong Series!

Mission Impossible: Fallout (2018) Review | Anatomy of a Movie

Hosts Phil Svitek (@PhilSvitek), Marisa Serafini (@SerafiniTV) & Demetri Panos (@DMovies1701) discuss Mission Impossible: Fallout (2018) Review!

Ethan Hunt and the IMF team join forces with CIA assassin August Walker to prevent a disaster of epic proportions. Arms dealer John Lark and a group of terrorists known as the Apostles plan to use three plutonium cores for a simultaneous nuclear attack on the Vatican, Jerusalem and Mecca, Saudi Arabia. When the weapons go missing, Ethan and his crew find themselves in a desperate race against time to prevent them from falling into the wrong hands.
To download the rundown used during the Mission Impossible: Fallout (2018) anatomy, click here:

http://audio.afterbuzztv.com/media/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/MTN/MI6.pdf

 

 

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ABOUT POPCORN TALK:
Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos, Scott “Movie” Mantz, The Wrap’s Jeff Sneider, Screen Junkies and the Schmoes Know, Kristian Harloff and Mark Ellis who are the 1st and only YouTube reviewers to be certified by Rotten Tomatoes and accredited by the MPAA.

Current Roster or Shows:
-Disney Movie News
-The Unproduced Table Read
-I Could Never Be
-On The Fly Filmmaking
-Horror Movie News
-Anatomy of a Movie
-Box Office Breakdown
-Meet the Movie Press
-Guilty Movie Pleasures
-Marvel Movie News
-DC Movie News
-Action Movie Anatomy
-Watchalong Series!

The Equalizer 2 (2018) Review | Anatomy of a Movie

Hosts Phil Svitek (@PhilSvitek) & Demetri Panos (@DMovies1701) discuss The Equalizer 2 (2018) Review!

If you have a problem and there is nowhere else to turn, the mysterious and elusive Robert McCall will deliver the vigilante justice you seek. This time, however, McCall’s past cuts especially close to home when thugs kill Susan Plummer — his best friend and former colleague. Now out for revenge, McCall must take on a crew of highly trained assassins who’ll stop at nothing to destroy him.
To download the rundown used during the The Equalizer 2 (2018) anatomy, click here:

http://audio.afterbuzztv.com/media/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/MTN/Equalizer2.pdf

 

 

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ABOUT POPCORN TALK:
Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos, Scott “Movie” Mantz, The Wrap’s Jeff Sneider, Screen Junkies and the Schmoes Know, Kristian Harloff and Mark Ellis who are the 1st and only YouTube reviewers to be certified by Rotten Tomatoes and accredited by the MPAA.

Current Roster or Shows:
-Disney Movie News
-The Unproduced Table Read
-I Could Never Be
-On The Fly Filmmaking
-Horror Movie News
-Anatomy of a Movie
-Box Office Breakdown
-Meet the Movie Press
-Guilty Movie Pleasures
-Marvel Movie News
-DC Movie News
-Action Movie Anatomy
-Watchalong Series!

Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again (2018) Review | Anatomy of a Movie

Hosts Phil Svitek (@PhilSvitek), Marisa Serafini (@SerafiniTV) & Demetri Panos (@DMovies1701) discuss Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again (2018) Review!

In 1979 young Donna, Tanya and Rosie graduate from Oxford University — leaving Donna free to embark on a series of adventures throughout Europe. On her journeys, she makes the acquaintances of Harry, Bill and Sam — the latter whom she falls in love with, but he’s also the man who breaks her heart. In the present day, Donna’s pregnant daughter, Sophie, dreams of renovating a taverna while reuniting with her mother’s old friends and boyfriends on the Greek island of Kalokairi.
To download the rundown used during the Mamma Mia 2 (2018) anatomy, click here:

http://audio.afterbuzztv.com/media/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/MTN/MM2.pdf

 

 

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ABOUT POPCORN TALK:
Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos, Scott “Movie” Mantz, The Wrap’s Jeff Sneider, Screen Junkies and the Schmoes Know, Kristian Harloff and Mark Ellis who are the 1st and only YouTube reviewers to be certified by Rotten Tomatoes and accredited by the MPAA.

Current Roster or Shows:
-Disney Movie News
-The Unproduced Table Read
-I Could Never Be
-On The Fly Filmmaking
-Horror Movie News
-Anatomy of a Movie
-Box Office Breakdown
-Meet the Movie Press
-Guilty Movie Pleasures
-Marvel Movie News
-DC Movie News
-Action Movie Anatomy
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Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (2018) Review | Anatomy of a Movie

Hosts Phil Svitek (@PhilSvitek), Marisa Serafini (@SerafiniTV) & Demetri Panos (@DMovies1701) discuss Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (2018) Review!

In Sony Pictures Animation’s Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation, join our favorite monster family as they embark on a vacation on a luxury monster cruise ship so Drac can take a summer vacation from providing everyone else’s vacation at the hotel. It’s smooth sailing for Drac’s Pack as the monsters indulge in all of the shipboard fun the cruise has to offer, from monster volleyball to exotic excursions, and catching up on their moon tans. But the dream vacation turns into a nightmare when Mavis realizes Drac has fallen for the mysterious captain of the ship, Ericka, who hides a dangerous secret that could destroy all of monsterkind.
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Skyscraper (2018) Review | Anatomy of a Movie

Hosts Phil Svitek (@PhilSvitek), Marisa Serafini (@SerafiniTV) & Demetri Panos (@DMovies1701) discuss Skyscraper (2018) Review!

Will Sawyer is a former FBI agent and U.S. war veteran who now assesses security for skyscrapers. While he’s on assignment in China, the world’s tallest and safest building catches on fire — and he gets framed for it. Now a wanted man and on the run, he must find those responsible, clear his name and somehow rescue his family members when they become trapped inside the inferno.
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The First Purge (2018) Review | Anatomy of a Movie

Hosts Phil Svitek (@PhilSvitek) & Demetri Panos (@DMovies1701) discuss The First Purge (2018)!

To push the crime rate below one percent for the rest of the year, the New Founding Fathers of America test a sociological theory that vents aggression for one night in one isolated community. But when the violence of oppressors meets the rage of the others, the contagion will explode from the trial-city borders and spread across the nation.
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Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018) Review | Anatomy of a Movie

Hosts Phil Svitek (@PhilSvitek) & Demetri Panos (@DMovies1701) discuss JAnt-Man and the Wasp (2018) Review!

Scott Lang is grappling with the consequences of his choices as both a superhero and a father. Approached by Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym, Lang must once again don the Ant-Man suit and fight alongside the Wasp. The urgent mission soon leads to secret revelations from the past as the dynamic duo finds itself in an epic battle against a powerful new enemy.
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Sicario: Soldado’s Dan Davidson Interview | Anatomy of a Movie

Hosts Demetri Panos (@DMovies1701) interviews Dan Davidson from Sicario: Soldado!

Born in Indiana, Dan Davidson is an American actor and comedian. He has been performing stand-up comedy professionally since the mid 90’s. He parlayed his natural comedic talent into acting by booking several national commercials. His continued training has helped land him roles in the upcoming sequel to Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018). He has also been in Casting JonBenet (2017), Apartment 212 (2017), Dime Short (2017), Heaven Sent (2016) and The Family Hood (2018).

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