The Pop Pundits discuss Pop Culture related happenings in the area of movies, TV, music, comic books and so on and we do it on a weekly basis. We waste our time with this nonsense so you don't have to.

The Pundits saw Rogue One and they have differing opinions on it.  They breakdown the good and bad and discuss event filmmaking in general and where it might lead the next generation of filmmakers.  We also break down our best of movie list for 2016.  

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The CIA released a report accusing Russia of hacking the DNC's & John Podesta's e-mails in an attempt to help Donald Trump win the election.  It's a bombshell revelation to say the least, and we discuss why more politicians aren't up in arms in what looks like a Red Dawn moment.  We touch on this plus all the other goings on in the world of pop culture.  Including, Kanye Wests visit to Trump Tower.  The West World finale, and our excitement for season 2.  We review Arrival, and talk about Hell or High Water.  We also discuss Rogue One, and some of the early feedback.  We waste our time with all this nonsense so you don't have to!

 

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Episode 154 All Flags Aren't False.  The 2016 elections ended with Donald J Trump our President Elect.  The Pundits break down how this mad man won and why it could be a big deal long term for those of us that like progress with our politics.  We then get busy waxing poetic about current pop culture happenings.  We review Dr Strange (both thought it was okay), we check in with West World, and recommend a few new TV shows like Good Girls Revolt, and The Killing Season.  We waste our time with all this nonsense so you don't have to!

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We're less than a week out from the craziest Presidential election of anyone's lifetime.  One candidate thinks global warming is a hoax, while the other doesn't.  I guess if you don't mind your grandchildren growing old in a fiery hellscape then the decision should be fairly easy.  We touch on the crazy election, breakdown our West World theories, including the multiple timeline one.  We hit on Dr. Strange, the benefit (or not) of origin stories.  We also touch on Starship Troopers reboot, Channel Zero Candy Cove, Johnny Depp cast in Fantastic Beasts, plus the weekends box office.  The song at the end is Curtains "As we Proceed" from his "Killer" mixtape. 

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Another week, which means another round of crazy Donald Trump headlines.  This one might be the one to turn the tide of the election for good.  We talk about genital grabbing, review Westworld, share our thoughts on Flash and Agents of Shield, as well as other current even topics.  All this and more on this weeks Pop Pundits. 

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The Pundits discuss Grand Master Flash's recent visit to SLC.  Cody still doesn't like The Get Down on Netflix.  The Emmy's just happened and Mark watched them for the first time ever...it also signaled a change in the shows and actors getting awarded.  Politics get discussed.  I mean, Trump, really?  We touch on all this plus a lot more on this weeks Pop Pundits.

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Back from hiatus!  New Intro!  The Pundits talk about Cody's trip to Milan.  Mark wonders if he's Italian enough to fit in.  The box office get's discussed, and conspiracy theories are tossed around.  Favorite film composers are debated and weighed in on and the Pundits actually agree on who they think is the best film scorer of the modern era.  All this and lots, lots more.

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The Pundits discuss the state of rap, and specifically one rapper in particular that Cody is not a fan of!  We break down the box office, the upcoming movies, and discuss all the recent happenings in the world of pop culture.

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The Pundits are back after a short vacation 'slash' summer break.  Unfortunately we get side tracked talking about Warner Bros and DC's latest WTF moment, Suicide Squad.  Cody & Mark both witnessed this train wreck and can't help but ask...what the actual eff?!  If you're a fan of these movies then we're very happey for you, but for us we're saddened and want better.  We touch on this, the Olympics, some new trailers including Rogue One.  We also waste our time reading a fake or not fake letter from an ex WB employee so you don't have to.

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This is a more political heavy discussion.  The Republican National Convention is looking like a straight up circus or ish show.  Donald Trump continues to sell nothing but fear, fear, fear.  The Box office continues to tumble.  Stranger Things comes highly recommended by both Pundits.  Ted Cruz showed some balls.  Bernie?  Hmm.  Wikileaks droped some DNC e-mails that showed they were in favor of HRC...and Mark isn't happy at all!  We dig into this and a little more on this (shortened) episode of the Pop Pundits!

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Pokemon Go is a World Wide Phenomenon.  Mr Robot debuted it's 2nd season and Mark has some theories. Cody love Everybody Wants Some!!  The Pundits weigh in on the Emmy Nominations and break down their opinions on what makes a great acting performance. We hit the box office, the current political drama, and so much more on this week's Pop Pundits.

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Public Enemy said to Fight the Power. Things are getting crazy in these streets.  We get a little more political this week while still discussing box office, and a few of our favorite pop culture tidbits.

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Game of Thrones wrapped up season six with a bang!  The Pundits recap  the episdoe and discuss some theories.  Finding Dory is crushing the box office while Tarzan and the BFG keep up the streak of high priced movies flopping in 2016.  There's a twitter movement going on to boycott Cinemark movie theaters.  We touch on on all these topics and much more.

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Game of Thrones is nearing the end of it's 6th season.  Mark visited Comic Con.  Independance Day Resurgence just opened.  Finding Dory set box office records, and Justice League had a set visit to say they're sorry for BVS.  All this and more this week!

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They Killed a Gorilla. Trump continues crazy.  One of the Pundits binged all of Game of Thrones in a weekend.  We touch on all of this plus so much more.

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Big GOT development.  HODOR!  Box office rundown, Captain America's a Hydra agent? What?! Outrage on twitter ensues.  All this plus so much more this week.

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The nerds were in full hate mode this week regarding the new Ghostbusters movie.  We touch on this, the weekend box office, recent shake ups at Warner bros and much much more on this weeks Pop Pundits.

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NON SPOILER REVIEW....Captain America Civil War is here, and both of the Pundits saw it on opening night.  So how does it stack up to other super hero fare?  We'll dive into our thoughts on this, and we steer clear of any major spoilers.  We also discuss how it relates, or compares to BVS since contextually these films share more than you might think.  After that Mark has to leave early so Cody's wife Peggy sits in to chat Civil War, Valentine's Day the movie, Robert Downy Jr's career, and the appeal of quirky romantic comedies.  

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Jungle Book continues to dominate the box office.  Meanwhile Ratchet & Clank CLANKED.  Captain America Civil War will be earning all the dollars by the time you're hearing this...oh, and Donal Trump LOVES taco bowls!  Poppundits.com poppundits@gmail.com twitter @markdago @factzilla @poppundits  

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RIP The Purple One, Prince!  2016 takes another musical legend.  We've lost quite possibly the most talented musician of the past 20 years.  He'll be missed.  The Pundits touch on this, Captain America Civil War, the amazingness that is Disney's new Jungle Book movie. We talk box office numbers and much much more!

Direct download: EP134_When_Doves_Cry.m4a
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Rogue One Trailer is pretty sweet.  Civil War has already started screening for critics.  The Presidential Election is getting all sorts of crazy.  The People vs. OJ Simpson is all sorts of awesome.  We touch on this and so much more!

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After three long years of waiting Batman v Superman swooped into theaters this past week.  It made a ton of money, but was ravaged by the critics. As of recording it was 29% on Rotten Tomatoes which is lower than Daredevil, Elektra, AND Jersey Girl!  One of the Pundits saw it and has plenty of thoughts.  We feel for you DC Fans, we really do! We also touch on Daredevil season 2.  We LOVE IT!  The Punisher!  Elektra!  All this and much more....

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The new trailer for Civil War dropped, and it might have created a nerd Civil War.  Mark saw 10 Cloverfield Lane and really liked it.  Both Pundits really enjoyed Zooptopia.  Go See it.  Mark also made a bet that 10 Cloverfield Lane would make $35M during it's opening weekend.  We'll see about that.  We touch on this and all the Trump craziness going on this week.

 

 

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New Ghostbusters trailer dropped and caused some trolls to show their head.  Kanye West.  Donald Trump.  All this and more is discussed this week.

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I went to your twitter and you were wearing cool pants.  

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Oscars, Sundance, Trump...there's lots to dig in to this week!

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We talk The Golden Globes, Oscar Nominations and the trouble with the Academy's lack of diversity.  Sean Penn interviewed El Chap which may or may not have lead to his capture.  We touch on all this plus much more.

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2015 Wrap Up where The Pundits breakdown their favorite movies, T.V. shows, Albums, Comic Books, and Podcasts.  

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The Pundits spend a lot of time dissecting and debating The Force Awakens.  Who's Rey's parents?  Is Kylo Ren the next Vader?  Why is Luke acting like a pussy?  All questions will be explored, but maybe very little answers.

Direct download: EP122_The_Force_Awoke.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 3:50pm MDT

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