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What happens when terrible acting, questionable wigs, bizarre dialogue, and some truly baffling filmmaking decisions collide? You get Samurai Cop! The Popcorn Priest welcomes back two long lost guests for Part 1 of our review of the 1991 cult action movie that has somehow become legendary for all the wrong reasons. We explore the unusual career of director Amir Shervan, the film's cast (including a former bodyguard for Sylvester Stallone), and how this direct-to-video oddity found a second life as a beloved bad-movie classic. Then it's time to Review the Reviews, where glowing 10/10 ratings clash with brutal 1/10 takedowns. Is Samurai Cop genuinely entertaining, or is it simply fascinating because of how spectacularly everything goes wrong? We also dig into the film's production mysteries, its infamous wig problems, questionable lighting, strange editing, and the surprisingly creative ways the filmmakers worked around their limitations. And most importantly, we answer the question: Should you watch this movie? Our advice? You might want to bring some friends along for this one. Part 2 continues next week with spoilers and an even deeper dive into the madness.

Two Large Buckets. One ending debate. The Popcorn Priest and JJ conclude their Resident Evil Halloween special with a spoiler-filled discussion of why Zach Cregger’s adaptation captures the experience of playing a survival-horror game. We explore the weapon progression, ammo scavenging, typewriter references, snowy cinematography, and practical effects that make Bryan’s journey feel like moving through increasingly dangerous levels. Then we debate the finale: does its bleakness complete the horror, or leave too little hope and closure? JJ defends Bryan’s tragic fate, while The Popcorn Priest questions the antidote payoff—and one very frustrating decision about the stairs. We also discuss how the ending changed during editing, our favorite scares, the movie’s rewatch value, and our Mount Rushmore of video game adaptations. The Popcorn Priest: Bloody Large Bucket of Limbs and SkinsJJ: Large Bucket FULL SPOILERS throughout. Start with Part 1 for our spoiler-light review. From Should You Watch This? with The Popcorn Priest. #ResidentEvil #ZachCregger #HorrorMovies #VideoGameMovies #ShouldYouWatchThis

Zach Cregger may have figured out the right way to adapt a video game: don’t copy the story—capture the feeling of playing it. 🎮🧟 In Part 1 of our Resident Evil review, JJ and I discuss the movie’s surprising amount of humor, Austin Abrams’ perfectly panicked performance, Paul Walter Hauser nearly stealing the show, and why its weapons, locked doors, changing environments and dwindling resources genuinely feel like survival-horror gameplay. The cinematography is gorgeous. The creature effects are brutal. The game references reward fans without leaving newcomers behind. And at only 94 minutes, it moves! I’ve watched every Milla Jovovich Resident Evil movie and love how completely ridiculous they become—but Zach Cregger has made something very different here. My rating: Listen to find out. :) Part 1 is spoiler-light. We’re saving my biggest problem—and the moment that almost made me yell at the screen—for Part 2. Do you think this is the best Resident Evil movie yet? 🎧 Watch or listen to Should You Watch This? with The Popcorn Priest. #ResidentEvil #ZachCregger #HorrorMovies #VideoGameMovies #ShouldYouWatchThis

Director and co-writer Miguel Ángel Ferrer joins The Popcorn Priest for a special Behind the Reel conversation about The Shadow of the Sun (La Sombra del Sol). Miguel takes us back to the journey through Venezuela that inspired the film and talks about rediscovering a country filled not only with hardship, but with people who continue to find ways to survive, help one another and move forward. We discuss why Miguel sees the movie not as a story about finding your voice, but using the voice you already have, and how that idea became the emotional foundation for brothers Leo and Alex. Miguel also shares the remarkable story behind casting the deaf actor who plays Alex, why he was determined to find an authentic Venezuelan performer for the role, and how Alex was written as a dreamer and a brother first—not simply as “the deaf character.” We also go behind the scenes of the film’s sound design, the way Alex experiences music through rhythm and vibration, the importance of allowing the brothers to tease and challenge each other authentically, and why music ultimately becomes a language between them. It’s a conversation about filmmaking, Venezuela, representation, family—and having the courage to use whatever voice you’ve been given.

The Fraunch Popcorn Priest and Dr. 2$ Dare return for Part 2 of Better Off Dead and dig deeper into why this wonderfully bizarre 1985 comedy became such an enduring cult favorite. We get into the real-life breakup that inspired Savage Steve Holland’s story, the autobiographical origin of the relentless paperboy, and how Holland’s animation background and storyboarding helped turn teenage insecurity into perfectly timed visual comedy. We also talk about the movie’s deadpan tone, the hamburger sequence, the ski climax, John Cusack’s complicated relationship with the film, the exaggerated supporting characters, and why the movie seems to get funnier the more familiar you become with its strange little world. Then we ask the important questions: Is Better Off Dead secretly a Christmas movie? Why does the paperboy survive everything? And what actually makes a cult comedy last? We are split on this one. Who is right? We can't both be right? or can we?

Dr. 2$ Dare joins The Popcorn Priest for Part 1 of a two-part look at Better Off Dead, the wonderfully bizarre 1985 comedy starring John Cusack. We dig into the film’s dark humor, cartoon-like visual gags, endlessly quotable dialogue, and the way director Savage Steve Holland twists familiar teen-movie tropes into something completely his own. We also talk about Holland’s animation background, the cast, the meaning of a PG rating in the ’80s, whether younger audiences would still find the movie funny, and some sharply divided audience reviews. If you like cult comedies, weird ’80s movies, or John Cusack at peak teenage chaos, this one is for you. #BetterOffDead #JohnCusack #80sComedy #CultClassic #MovieReview

The journey continues. The Popcorn Poseidon and Dr. Dare return for Part 2 of our review of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, and this time we’re going deeper into the movie, the adaptation choices, the characters, and some of the criticism surrounding it. We talk about Nolan blending ancient mythology with modern language, surprising casting decisions, practical effects, character motivations, and some of the creative choices that have divided audiences. There are also a few beefs to settle. Why do people get so angry when an adaptation doesn’t match the version they imagined? How much should Rotten Tomatoes, IMDb, social media, or random reviewers influence whether you see a movie? And why are we apparently still having to remind everyone that you can actually watch something and form your own opinion? We also dive into more behind-the-scenes trivia, physical media, streaming frustrations, puzzles within the story, and the incredible work that went into bringing this version of Homer’s epic to the big screen. Most importantly: don’t just take somebody else’s opinion as truth. Remember what Levar Burton says?? Watch the movie and decide for yourself. #TheOdyssey #ChristopherNolan #TheOdysseyMovie #Nolan #MovieAdaptation

Christopher Nolan has taken on one of the oldest stories ever told—and naturally, we needed two episodes to talk about it. The Popcorn Poseidon is joined by Dr. Dare to review The Odyssey, Nolan’s massive 2026 adaptation of Homer’s epic. In Part 1, we keep things mostly spoiler-light and answer the most important question: Should you watch this movie? We break down five reasons to see The Odyssey, why IMAX matters, Ludwig Göransson’s incredible score, the enormous practical production, and why some of the online backlash feels completely overblown. Then it’s time to Review the Reviews, where 10/10 declarations of “god tier filmmaking” collide headfirst with one-star complaints about pacing, acting, music and apparently everything else Nolan dared put on screen. We also dig into the absurd scale of the production—including full-size sets, planted olive trees, live sheep, Trojan horses being dragged through the dunes and practical effects that look so good you’ll swear they’re CGI. And whenever something seems strange? Don’t worry. It was probably as Nolan intended. #TheOdyssey #ChristopherNolan #TheOdysseyMovie #MattDamon #Nolan #IMAX #LudwigGoransson #MovieReview #FilmReview #MoviePodcast #GreekMythology #Homer #ShouldYouWatchThis #PopcornPriest #ThePopcornPoseidon

The tide is still rising. In Part 2 of our Waterworld (1995) review, Chris and JJ dive into the film's production, mysteries, and why this misunderstood blockbuster has earned its cult following. We discuss: 🌊 Behind-the-scenes filmmaking stories 🎬 Kevin Costner and Dennis Hopper's performances 🧩 Popcorn Puzzles and unanswered questions 😂 Popcorn Beefs and awkward moments 🏝️ The incredible practical sets and production challenges 🏆 Our Mount Rushmore of dystopian films Waterworld isn't perfect—but it may be one of Hollywood's most fascinating achievements.

Waterworld (1995) has been called one of Hollywood's biggest disasters... ...but is that actually true? In this episode, Chris and JJ revisit Kevin Costner's ambitious post-apocalyptic adventure to separate movie myths from reality. We discuss: 🌊 The multiple cuts of the film 💰 The infamous production budget 🎬 Incredible practical sets built entirely on water ⭐ Kevin Costner's passion for the project 📊 Critics vs. audience scores 🎢 Why the Universal stunt show refuses to die Plus, we reveal why Waterworld deserves far more respect than it usually gets.

It's time to head back into the jungle. In Part 2, Chris and JJ go deep into Congo (1995) with full spoilers, behind-the-scenes stories, and plenty of appreciation for one of the most entertaining adventure movies of the decade. We discuss: 🦍 Amazing practical effects and animatronics 🎬 Bruce Campbell, Jimmy Buffett, and hidden cameos 💎 Production trivia and filmmaking secrets 😂 Popcorn Beefs, Awkward Moments, and Puzzles 🏆 Mount Rushmore of surprising movie favorites Whether you loved Congo growing up or you're discovering it for the first time, this episode celebrates everything that makes it such a fun ride.

Stop eating my sesame cake. This week, Chris and JJ revisit Congo (1995)—one of the most divisive adventure movies of the decade. We cover: 🦍 Michael Crichton's original novel 🎬 The all-star cast 🎵 Jerry Goldsmith's incredible score 📊 Critics vs audience reactions 💰 Box office surprises 🎥 Amazing practical effects and animatronics Is Congo a misunderstood classic or just gloriously cheesy fun? Find out in our spoiler-free review.

No job is too dirty. In Part 2 of our Dirty Work (1998) review, Chris and JJ go full spoiler mode as they celebrate one of the most beloved cult comedies of the 90s. We discuss: 🍿 Behind-the-scenes trivia and production stories 🎬 The infamous lost R-rated cut 😂 Norm Macdonald's unique comedy style 🥩 Popcorn Beefs and awkward moments 🍕 The wild history of the 30-minute pizza delivery guarantee 🏆 Mount Rushmore of underrated movies ⭐ Our final bucket ratings Along the way, we reflect on Norm's legacy, why the film continues to find new fans, and why some comedies only get better with age.

Revenge is a dish best served dirty. This week, Chris and JJ revisit Dirty Work (1998) — the cult comedy starring Norm Macdonald and directed by Bob Saget. We discuss: 🍿 Norm Macdonald's unique comedy style😂 Why the movie has become a cult favorite🎬 Bob Saget's surprising directorial role📀 The Vinegar Syndrome restoration and deleted footage📊 Critics vs audience reactions🔥 Why this may be one of the most underrated comedies of the 90s Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering it for the first time, this spoiler-free review will help answer the question: Should you watch Dirty Work?

Are we alone? In this special episode of Should You Watch This with The Popcorn Priest, Chris and JJ dive into Steven Spielberg's latest sci-fi mystery, Disclosure Day. We discuss: 👽 The film's exploration of extraterrestrial life and humanity's place in the universe 🎬 Steven Spielberg and John Williams reuniting for another ambitious sci-fi adventure ⭐ Emily Blunt's standout performance 📊 Box office performance and audience reactions 🤔 Alien theories, disclosure debates, and whether humanity is ready for the truth 🎵 One of John Williams' most memorable scores in years Plus, we debate whether aliens have ever visited Earth and build our Mount Rushmore of Spielberg films.