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Hey poppers, whats poppin!? Hope you had a great weekend as always! My parents are here visiting for a big event for my son at our church which has been so fun. A lot of work, and a lot of people to host but a beautiful weekend! They also brought Canadian Cadbury Mini Eggs and I truly wish I could somehow gift some to all of you so you could truly taste magic. How has Daylight Savings been for you? It hurt that first night but I am actually loving the extra daylight in the evenings!
A big and fun week this week! Three Polls went up yesterday-We "rustled" up a KR poll and ST TNG S2 Poll-those ST polls will have a final poll with the top few from each! Carly is here as we speak ,about to watch Secretariat with me. She could only watch one this week and it was hard to decide between Secretariat and Silverado with her so we flipped a coin and here we are! It is also hard to decide if I share my cadbury mini eggs with her for our movie treat.
Important Dates
March 23-YT LIVE!! Packages and schmackages and FUN!
Tentatively March 26th for the EXTRA BUTTER Live!
I also feel like I still have some catch up to do-We are going to wanting to start X-MEN, we want to watch Oppenheimer and rewatch MI7 and start throwback Thursdays and someone just informed me I totally forgot about Young Guns winning a LIVE poll at Christmas! On it. On it all!
Ok have the best week, love you all (yes, even more than Canadian mini eggs!)
Ps-I watched the new series Mr. and Mrs. Smith with Donald Glover and it actually was so great! Who has seen it? I've also been rewatching Jack Ryan Season 1 with John Krasinski with my parents this week in the evenings and I forgot how good that is! What TV you guys watching these days?
<3 Cassie
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I'm watching Bloodlines.
cassie what ever happen to godfather 3 love you your the best at what you do
Would love to see “LadyHawke” with you and your sister
Yes, Lady Hawke with Michelle Pheiffer, Rutger Hauer and Mathew Broderick. Nice little 80s flick!
I’m watching “Past Lives”. It’s a romance movie that was up for Best Picture this year and it’s amazing. HIGHLY RECOMMEND, especially for you!!
"TV I'm watching" -- I'm halfway through "Marry My Husband" on Amazon Prime. It's a fascinating take on a time travel show -- things the lead character remembers happening always still happenn, just not necessairly in the order she remembers them or to the person they happened to before, so ... she can't directly change anything, but she can engineer situations to her advantage instead. It's been fascinating.
I’ve been catching up on the Squid Game Challenge. Oh Mai! She’s a former co-worker - great hardworking person and mentor - and only found out about her success story during our Women’s History event.
Voting for "Red River" starring John Wayne. A great classic western. But pulls on the heart strings with it's ending.
I know this is out of left field but I think you might like "Stakeout" from 1987. It's a great cop movie mixed with a cute romance 😀
I still really think you should watch Lonesome Dove a great Western Epic with an all star cast Tommy Lee Jones Robert Duvall Diane Lane Danny Glover and so many more I think you would Love it
My dad is huge on westerns and he adores this classic miniseries. Timeless masterful production.
I've been waiting for Young Guns for a while now! I like the first one better but both are good. I can't say I'm really looking forward to like 8 more Marvel movies but it is what it is. I've been avoiding Oppenheimer, can't say if i'll give it a watch or not but if someone were to get me to watch the movie it'd be you. Hopefully its as good as everyone says. And I'm just rewatching Demon Slayer right now to get ready for the new season.
You should watch The Iron Claw with Zac Efron during Wrestlemania weekend. Carly should watch it too.
Has everyone forgotten about Darren Aronofsky's The Wrestler? Now that was a great film about pro wrestling.
Check out Mare of Easttown on HBO. It stars Kate Winslet as a small town detective on the case of a murder. It's a great mystery that keeps you guessing the whole time. Also it's only 7 episodes, so very quick to get through.
Been watching the gentlemen on Netflix, it's good stuff
"TV you guys watching" "Hokkaido Gals are Super Adorable!" and "The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash" are the ones I'm watching. Also slogging through Shogun but that thing is awful.
Great update! Right now I am re-watching Mr. Robot with James vs Cinema. I am also watching S3 of The Bad Batch (probably going to be my favourite Star Wars TV show by the end!) and S1 of Daredevil, which is super good so far. I also just rewatched all of The Last of Us with Cinebinge, which was a great time! 😊
"...my favourite Star Wars TV show ..." - I have serious doubts it can be better than Chad Vader. (jk)
oh Silverado probably my favorite western.. Huge cast.. Fun film.. A very young Kevin Costner.. A Danny Glover that still looks to old for that "stuff", Kevin Kline, Scott Glenn, John Cleese, Brian Dennehy, Jeff Goldblum, Linda Hunt and Rosanna Arquette.. Most of these folks were just starting out or trying to break in.. This is gonna be fun. And Secretariat.. What a great story, Secretariat is actually considered to be one of the greatest athletes ever..
Cassie, Here are some movies based on some historical women. Like, On The Basis Of Sex (2018) which is a TRUE STORY about the early struggles of Ruth Bader Ginsburg starring Felicity Jones. Bombshell (2019) which is the true story. Has a ton of stars in it. Harriet (2019), about the underground railroad. The United States vs Billie Holiday (2021) another true story. RIP Eric Carmen great singer that got his start with the Raspberries from the 1960's sang on the Dirty Dancing Soundtrack Hungry Eyes This one is my favorite of his https://youtu.be/fQlKa1IeZF8?si=VcfO-KnUzY7iudi6 Another good one is She Said ( 2021). Great picks this week. I will be laid up from my pain injections. So I can't wait to watch with you. Bless you and your family. So Goes A Good Deed In A Weary World
On The Basis Of Sex (2018) - Is that the one with the stupid line (paraphrase) "Woman is never mentioned in the Constitution." "Neither is 'freedom', your honor."? Bombshell (2019) - That's the Megyn Kelly one right? Harriet (2019) - I like that one. That said, watch a movie because it is good, not because it is some "X history month".
You have to share your Cadbury mini eggs. It’s a rule. ☺️😉
Cassie, please check out “The World’s Fastest Indian”, a fantastic film starring Anthony Hopkins. It’s a tremendous film and would be perfect for a sisters reaction.
The only series I’ve got to recommend right now is… The Newsroom (25 Episodes) Same creator as The West Wing.
It’s top of my tv requests too, alongside Downton Abbey. She stopped DA after Season 3, but I want her to finish up😊
Hey, stupid question coming! What is EXTRA BUTTER LIVE?
Hi Roger, There is a membership tier for the Popcorn In Bed Patreon called "Extra Butter". For joining that tier one is invited to a live session of either a watch-a-long or hangout once a month. To join that tier click on the "Membership" tab at the top of this page.
You will love Silverado and I hope at some point you will give Clint Eastwood's "Pale Rider" a look. As for TV check out "Shogun" on FX. It is a period show set in 1600 when Europe began colonizing/trade with Asia. This is set specifically in Japan and there are subtitles but there is also an option to watch it dubbed in English. The story surrounds an English sailor named Blackthorne who is shipwrecked on a Japanese island. He becomes entangled in the politics of 5 warlords who are all competing for control. He also struggles against Portuguese priests who, as Catholics, are adversaries of the protestant Englishman. There is some gore but not too much.
Definitely need to watch Pale Rider
Silverado is yet another example that 1984 was 1 of the greatest years in film. I'm very much looking forward to that and I hope Sis shows up for it. I think you'll both love it. It is the perfect Western!
She said they flipped a coin because Carly could only do one of Secretariat or Silverado. She mentions it in this actual post
Both the films don’t look like my sort of thing but I’m giving Secretariat as go just because of John Malkovich, Masters of the Air has been good so far but I don’t think it’s been quite as good as the other two series. Looking forward to rewatching the X-Men films as it’s been a while since I’ve watched any of them. It’s also been ages since I watched Young Guns so that could be fun too. Also glad you’ve enjoyed see your parents.
"We are going to wanting to start X-MEN [and] throwback Thursdays"? What is this, am I back in college Genetics?! :-P
Cassie, that is so wonderful being able to have your parents visiting and being there for your son's big special day at church. I'm so happy for him, lifetime memories. 🫶🏻
Loved...Mr. and Mrs. Smith. It's crazy how the star and showrunner... Mr. Glover had never seen the movie before the tv show was "pitched" to him.😆👏🏾
Cassie, since you and Carly love movies about presidents and conspiracies I would love to suggest “Murder At 1600”
Wesley Snipes, great flick
Darn coin flip! :) Oh well. Hopefully Carly watches Silverado on her own at some point.
Secretariat is one of those movies that Cassie is guaranteed to love. It's a true story, so it makes it even better.
Of course your parents bring Canadian Cadbury Mini Eggs. They are decent law-abiding citizens and would never smuggle in those homocidal Kinder Eggs! Sharing your Cadburies with a certain sister? I beg your pardon?! If she's so wonderful, let your parents bring *her* some! 😈 And repeating my reply to Erik: "Love you all"? Awww. 🥰 "Even more than Canadian mini eggs"?! 😒 Ah, you're just lying to us! 😄 [A new record for my usage of smileys.]
Oppenheimer is fantastic, but it is pretty complicated in how it is structured. The entire movie is told from the perspective of two people, Oppenheimer (Cillian Murphy), and Lewis Strauss (Robert Downey, Jr). The movie jumps around in different timelines, but a good way to keep things straight is when the movie is in color, it's from Oppenheimer's point of view (or recollection), but when it's in black & white it's from Strauss' point of view. That might help keep things straight at the beginning, as it doesn't really explain this other than to refer to Oppenheimer's POV as "Fission" at the beginning and Strauss' POV as "Fusion" (fission and fusion are the two different types of atomic weapons). Also, there's a ton of characters in the movie, but what makes it easier to keep them all straight is almost all of them are very well known actors.
I wouldn't even say "perspective" or "POV." The color scenes are Oppenheimer's story, and the B&W ones are Strauss's story (which mostly takes place a few short years later). Just why Christoper Nolan chose to interlace these two stories is left as an exercise to the viewer. Question: does anyone think Cassie's viewing experience would be enhanced by a cursory look at the introductory part of Oppenheimer's Wikipedia entry?
Young Guns! Nice, I've been hoping for this reaction for a while, I think you'll really like it Cassie, AND the sequel.
Both of the Young Guns movies are great, I think Cassie will enjoy them both. Also, I found it interesting that both movies are actually fairly accurate historically. I saw both in theaters and grew up assuming they bore little resemblance to the real Billy the Kid, but was surprised to find out that both were actually based a lot in real events and people.
An old tv series but a great one is Lonesome Dove.
Looking forward to Masters of the Air episodes 5 and 6 reactions. I enjoyed Jack Ryan Season 1 with John Krasinski.
Cassie asks what series are we watching, so of course I'm between series right now.
[Gasp] Why no series? https://www.youtube.com/shorts/1LOQOKXTDLY :-P
As Homer Simpson would say [drooling] "Mmmmm. Cadbury MANY Eggs. AHGGGGGGGGGGG!"
Absolutely LOVE Silverado. I've seen it at least 50 times, and I can't wait to see it again.
Cassie, I'm excited for you to watch Silverado (1985). That movie has become one of my favorite Westerns. #SilveradoForPopcornInBed I'm also suggesting that movie to Addie Counts as well. #SilveradoForAddieCounts
Maybe some of you don't like the idea of a Classic Horror poll, but it could be so much worse - imagine an all Musical poll (shots fired!).
John Liebling and me (?) hit! (Oh, and obviously: Little Shop of Horrors! :-) )
A must watch for y'all is the movie Serendipity. John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale. You'll love it
She saw it before the channel. It was her identifier for John Cusack.
Constellation is such an amazing show and I just started The Gentlemen. Otherwise, rewatch-binging Walking Dead and Doctor Who.
TV I'm watching these days: Shogun! (Sooooo amazing once you get used to everything being in Japanese, but it's the kind of mini-series where you must pay attention to every little thing-still.... amazing amazing amazing!), Tracker (CBS), Fire Country (CBS), Elsbeth (CBS), Next Level Chef (gotta have my dose of Gordon Ramsay), Survivor, Amazing Race (starts this week)
Glad to hear Shogun is living up to the hype. I'm going to wait till all episodes are available to start it.
I can’t wait for X-Men and Oppenheimer!
First Oppenheimer. He and his bomb are the cause for the X-Men and all them other bloody muties! :-)
Glad your getting to spend some quality time with the folks Cassie. And I hope your son enjoys his big event. Family events are the best. My wife and I are starting to plan for a big graduation party for my daughter in June. Lots of exciting polls going on…although the KR poll is certainly not unfolding as I hoped. I’m making a plea here and now that, if you wind up doing a KR week, which would mean you watch the winner and the runner up, that you add on The Best of Times to round out the week. I promise you’ll really enjoy it 🤞 Daylight Savings is finally here! I can now watch my seasonal affective disorder start to fizzle away…more sun = more energy for me ☀️😎 Looking forward to Silverado. I haven’t seen it, but based on the cast, and the rave reviews from my fellow Popcorners, it should be a great watch. This weekend I plan on starting a re-watch of Cobra Kai seasons 1-5. With season 6 coming out sometime this year, its time to catch up with Daniel, Johnny, and crew. Thanks again for all you do for us, Cassie! You’re the best!
Good stuff
Wow, Cassie. With SILVERADO and YOUNG GUNS on the horizon, you're becoming quite the Western connoisseur, aren't you? I've been watching a lot of those myself recently and really enjoying them. I think you'll like these ones too. As for what TV I watch, there are some British programs I really like: THE DETECTORISTS and THE GREAT BRITISH BAKING SHOW.
So Manhunt, which tells the tale of the hunt for John Wilks Booth comes to Apple TV on March 15th. Possibly perfect to watch after Lincoln? I am watch Dynasty about the NE Patriots. But True Detective Night Country which takes place during Alaska's 30 days of night, is really cool. Two more episodes of MOTA have to come out yet.
"The Searchers" ??? Glad you are watching "Silverado". a Western. But, "The Searchers", highest rated Western to many critics. https://www.amctheatres.com/american-film-institute/ten-top-ten/western (spoilers) Enjoy time with the family and you will love "Secretariat" and "Silverado"
I notice Stagecoach is on that list, which is another one that Cassie should absolutely watch.
Sounds like you are having a good time. You'll have to send us some of these Canadian Cadbury eggs so that we can compare them to the ones we buy here. This weekend, Julie and I went to the headquarters of Google to defend your honor by protesting them. Julie posted the pictures of them on Discord, so we hope you get to see them. Very curious to see what Throwback Thursday is all about. Take care, Cassie!
Note, she is talking Cadbury “Mini” Eggs. There closer to an M&M.
After watching Oppenheimer I was left feeling I would have enjoyed it more had I read about more about the guy beforehand..Maybe that was just me.
I’m glad I only knew what I knew going in. That was especially true for The Iron Claw as well.
Cassie, I started "For All Mankind" which is a NASA realistic space program drama (remember Apolli 13?) but there is a twist!! What if / alternate universe where the US didn't land on the moon 1st, but the Soviet Union beat us to it? It's lots of drama!! You might like it.
I started watching it recently too. I’m on to Season 3. Episodes can drag here or there, but it’s had some awesome moments.
Should be a good week. I’ve got a lot of catching up to do. I think I will push TNG episodes so i can get caught up on Masters of the Air. Really excited for Secretariat!
Congrats on Secretariat. Gotta admit… I’m a little jealous. Hope you enjoy… and stay Forever Young. 👑
You should do a throwback for Rocky 4, but watch the directors cut. Not sure if you've seen it yet or not, but Jesus Revolution is a fantastic movie.
Absolutely think they should do the Rocky IV director's cut. Less Paulie, More Adrian and Apollo. A better edit of the Apollo/Drago fight. And most importantly NO Freaking Robot.
Yay! Secretariat!!!!
More than Canadian mini eggs? Well now I'm just concerned.
I know. I was like "love you all"? Awww. 🥰 But then "even more than Canadian mini eggs"?! 😒 Ah, she's just lying to us! 😄
Dang Cass! I was going to go to an Anime convention Saturday the 23rd, but I'd much rather watch you open my package live!🎤👇 Maybe I can hit up the convention after my powerlifting sesh Sunday the 24th?🤔 Anyhoo, I'm watching Masters of the Air (all caught up) but enjoying your full reactions. Except when you pulled out your earbuds for Babyfaces 😭 If I had to suffer through it you should too! Also I'm watching Star Wars Bad Batch Season 3. IMO, it's literally the only good Disney Star Wars now (Mando Season 1 & 2 were good). It's legit awesome.
So nice you have the parents down! This is great - SILVERADO is a long-time fave and I’m sure you’ll be a fan. As for X-Men all I have to say is DAYS OF FUTURE PAST. God bless and congratulations to your son!
I know we all would love some more Grandma Popcorn.
Here in the UK, they now sell orange flavoured Cadbury Mini Eggs and, you know what? They are even better than the ordinary Mini Eggs. I guess I could try to post some to you, Cassie. I bought 10 packets just today!!
Thanks for this suggestion! I'm ordering some now!!
Only thing new I’m watching at the moment is the 3rd and final season of the Star Wars animated series The Bad Batch. Really enjoying the final season so far.
It's been great!
Fantastic week upcoming!!!! Can't wait to see you guys react to Secretariat and Silverado!!
Sounds so cool !! 🙏💙
Watching Resident Alien on SyFy. Pretty funny.
Me, too. Alan Tidy should appeal to the Browncoat in Cassie.
A top notch PPOTM this month. 👍 You'll love everyone of the gang. 😁 And as a Canadian who has Cadbury Mini Eggs at his disposal whenever, I go to my friend Andrea who puts them in her cookies. 🍪 They're out-of-this-world good. 😋
Can’t wait for Silverado and then eventually Oppenheimer. Currently rewatching The West Wing after first seeing it when it aired.
I watch WW once a year. There is an excellent rewatch podcast called "The West Wing Weekly" with loads of fantastic guests, behind the scenes stories, etc, etc.
We're watching The Gentlemen. Loved Mr and Mrs Smith.
Just finished True Detective S4, it was okay. Now Masters of the Air of course, but also Constellation. So far entertaining though not spectacular.
LOVE mini eggs!!!! I Want to know about this Canadian variety?
The chocolate is smoother, creamier. Delish!
Throwback Thursdays? What dat? Sounds very very interesting! So excited about SILVERDO, since it had so many stars Cassie loves in it. And I think she will fall in love with another actor during this movie. Initials S. G. Secretariat will be a great watch with Carly. So much good stuff coming up, the Kurt movie, Young Guns. More daylight in the evenings is great, but I love my early morning sunlight, I miss that!
SG is in Silverado and Secretariat. She's also seen him in a few reactions already, but don't know if she'll pick him out or not.
“We rustled up a KR poll” Cassie’s coming strong with the Mom jokes! 😄 Enjoy Secretariat ladies! P.S. I know you’ll share your Cadbury Eggs with Carly cuz you’re generous like that 😊
If you're going to watch all the X-Men movies, I'd probably skip X-Men Origins: Wolverine, as that movie is universally reviled. X-Men 1 & 2 are amazing, 3 is disappointing, but then X-Men 1st Class and Days of Future Past are also fantastic. I'd also recommend watching The Wolverine and Logan to finish out. X-Men Apocalypse and Dark Phoenix are pretty forgettable/bad, as well. Just my opinion.
No that pretty much tracks haha
Not much good TV lately imo. Waiting for 3rd season of Slow Horses with Gary Oldman. And the final season of Stranger Things of course. My brother told me Silo is really good, but I haven't started it yet. Also need to give The Man In the High Castle another chance. ETA: Just saw a trailer for a Hulu series We Were The Lucky Ones that looks promising.
Silo was great. I am looking forward to tackling Ted Lasso and Yellowstone. (Just not enough time.)
Watching Downton Abbey. Pretty good. Excited about your Silverado reaction.