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This week on The Popcorn Hour, Matt and James dig into 28 Years Later: Bone Temple, the latest chapter in the terrifying post-apocalyptic world. They break down how the film handles survival, faith, and the human cost of living in a broken world, while exploring whether this sequel successfully builds on the legacy of its predecessors. Along the way, they discuss the film’s most haunting moments, its approach to tension and atmosphere, and what it says about the endurance of fear, hope, and morality after society has fallen apart.

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This week on The Popcorn Hour, Matt and James dive into a wide range of movie news, from surprising announcements to major franchise updates. The conversation starts with the latest developments on the live-action He-Man movie and what the project could mean for adapting classic animated properties. From there, they react to the unexpected news surrounding a Lord Farquaad movie and what that says about the current state of spin-offs and nostalgia-driven filmmaking. The episode also covers updates on the Avatar franchise, discussing where the series is headed next and how audience expectations continue to evolve. Wrapping things up, Matt and James break down the new Avengers: Doomsday trailers, sharing their reactions, early impressions, and what the footage might be setting up for the future of the MCU.

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This month on The Popcorn Hour, Matt and James spotlight RoboCop as their Criterion of the Month, diving into why this 1987 sci-fi action classic continues to resonate decades later. They explore the film’s sharp satire of corporate culture, media manipulation, and the blurred lines between humanity and technology, while also discussing how its brutal action and bold visual style support those themes. The conversation touches on RoboCop’s place in 80s cinema, its impact on the sci-fi genre, and how the film’s darker social commentary remains relevant today. Along the way, Matt and James reflect on why RoboCop deserves a Criterion release and what the film reveals when you look beyond the explosions and into its deeper message.