San Diego Comic Con 2022 left us with our jaws on the floor! Join Robert, Jordan, and Joe as we discuss our thoughts and initial reactions to most of the fun revealed at this year’s SDCC! We run through a few trailers that were shown, including Black Adam, Shazam: Fury of the Gods, Netflix’s Sandman, Dungeons & Dragons, and more! Then, we dive head…

“How do you expect to stop the devil if you don't believe he's real?” Robert, Jordan, and Sarah return to bring you their breakdown of Stranger Things 4! We go into what worked for us, what didn't, and theorize where the Duffer Brothers will go next in the fifth and final season. Robert lays out some of his issues he had with this season, including…

“Did we just turn into paint in one universe?” Robert, Jordan, and Joe return after a few weeks off to breakdown the latest Phase 4 MCU film, "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Benedict Wong, and Xochitl Gomez. Directed by Sam Raimi, and boy oh boy, was it a Sam Raimi film! We give our init…

“If you are justice, please do not lie. What is the price for your blind eye?” Robert, Jordan, Joe and Paul return to breakdown their thoughts on "The Batman" directed by Matt Reeves, starring Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz, Jeffrey Wright, Paul Dano, and Colin Farrell. We give our initial thoughts and discuss Robert Pattinson as the "World's Greate…

“Step right up and behold one of the unexplained mysteries of the universe! Is he a man or beast?” Robert, Jordan, Joe and Sarah return to bring you their thoughts on "Nightmare Alley", the latest movie from esteemed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro. We compare this film to del Toro's other work, talk about whether or not Bradley Cooper was believable …

“The following takes place between 12AM and 1AM on the day of the California Presidential Primary. Events occur in real time.” Robert, Jordan, and Joe return in our 72nd episode of the podcast to bring you a brand new episode in the S1E1 series. We traveled back to 2001 to watch the very first episode of the hit television series “24” starring Kief…

“Do you like scary movies?” Robert, Jordan, and Sarah are back to discuss the 1996 slasher "Scream"! Directed by Wes Craven, Scream would go on to completely revitalize the genre and even got a few sequels out of it. So with the recent release of the fifth installment, the Pop Kannon crew decided it would be a great time to travel back to the mid-9…

“I'm not here to ruin anything. I'm just going to kill Barton, have some appetizers, and then I'll go.” Robert, Jordan, and Joe return with the first episode of 2022! We decided to spill our guts about the Disney+ Series; Hawkeye. We discuss a variety of topics that cover the entire season, including Hawkeye and Kate's relationship. We bring up the…

“Wait, it's just MATH?!” Robert, Jordan, and Joe are back for the final episode of 2021 to break down their thoughts on the web-head's latest adventure in the MCU! The much-anticipated finale of the "Home" trilogy has been released to the world, and boy, do WE HAVE A LOT TO SAY. *SPOILER-FILLED DISCUSSION* We talk about the returning cast of charac…

“I’m not bad. I’m just drawn that way.” Since everyone is talking about Multiversal possibilities, we decided to travel back in time to 1988 and watch the original Disney and Warner Bros. crossover event; “Who Framed Roger Rabbit”! Jordan, Robert, Paul and Joe gush about the groundbreaking film directed by Robert Zemeckis. We discuss the depth of t…

"Alas, earwax!" Travel back to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as the Pop Kannon crew looks at "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" and discuss the overall franchise 20 years later! Join Robert, Jordan, Sarah and Joe for a fun discussion about 20 years of Harry Potter films, the legacy they've left on cinematic franchises, the perform…

"Are you sure you want to do that, Mr Whitman?" Marvel's Eternals have finally made their appearance in the massive Marvel Cinematic Universe. Robert, Jordan, and Joe ventured out to their theaters to check it out, and in the 66th episode of Pop Kannon, the guys spill their guts about the 7,000 years the Eternals spent on Earth. In this episode, we…

"I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration." Part ONE of Denis Villeneuve's "DUNE" has taken over theaters and HBOMax and this week on Pop Kannon, Joe, Jordan and Robert gave it a watch and give their thoughts on this massive sci-fi epic. This episode was recorded prior to the official announc…

"They're hereeeeee." Pop Kannon is back for another fan's choice episode from the Collective, and we decided to get a little spooky with this one! "Poltergeist" was released in 1982 and has since become one of the most beloved horror films of all time. Join Jordan, Robert, Sarah and Joe as we reflect on their childhood memories of the film and how …

"So what? No fuckin' ziti now?" With the release of the prequel film "The Many Saints of Newark: A Sopranos Story" upon us, we decided now would be the best time to go all the way back to the year 1999 and continue our S1E1 series with THE SOPRANOS. Join us as Robert, Jordan and Sarah discuss the massively successful HBO original series written and…

"I know you don't like to talk about your life, but a guy with a freaking MACHETE FOR AN ARM just chopped our bus in half!" The Summer of Marvel continues! Join Robert, Jordan, and Joe as they discuss the highs and lows of "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings". We dissect the spectacular action beats of the film, praise Simu Liu for his portr…

"Yes, she knows it's a Multipass. Anyway, we're in love." The Pop Kannon Collective has spoken and voted for THIS VERY EPISODE! Join Robert, Jordan, Paul and Joe as they take a trip back to 1997 and revisit the Luc Besson film; "THE FIFTH ELEMENT"! We dissect the film and reminisce on our first memories of it . We also question if Korben Dallas is …

"If I die 'cause I gambled on love, it will be a worthy death." Join Robert, Jordan, Joe and Paul to discuss the latest DC Film from the visionary Director James Gunn! Like Starro, "The Suicide Squad" has been unleashed upon the world via HBOMax and in theaters. We discuss the plot, the massive cast, connections between this film and the overall DC…

"You can't get to the end until you've been changed by the journey." Season 1 of "Loki" has wrapped up on Disney+ and has forever changed things going forward. Join Robert, Jordan and Joe as they talk about the entire 6-episode season and what it did for the character. We discuss our initial thoughts on the show, reflect on some comments we made wh…

"Before I was an Avenger, I made mistakes... and a lot of enemies." Marvel recently returned to the big screen with "Black Widow", so Robert, Jordan and Joe are here to have an honest talk about the latest entry in the MCU. We discuss our expectations going into it, how the film uses "throwaway" lines from Avengers to flesh out the world, and the o…

"You need to find your reason for living, man. You've got to find, your big, just gigantic drum kit, you know?" Travel back to the year 1980 with Robert, Jordan, Sarah and Joe as we review the pilot episode of "FREAKS AND GEEKS" on a special S1E1! We discuss the incredible cast of the short-lived Judd Apatow & Paul Feig series, whether or not it's …

"The only power I have is that I believe we can do better." It's Wednesday and that means Episode 56 is here! Robert, Jordan, and Joe are breaking down the Disney+ Series "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier". We discuss the legacy of Captain America with Sam Wilson on the big screen, the tragic story of Isaiah Bradley, the increasingly poor decision…

"It is by going down into the abyss where we recover the treasures of life. Where you stumble, there lies your treasure." Episode 55 is here and Robert, Jordan, Paul and Joe are discussing the latest Zack Snyder film for Netflix... "Army of the Dead"! We discuss this interesting take on the zombie genre, our thoughts on Dave Bautista as a leading m…

"GET OVER HERE" and listen to what Robert, Jordan, Paul and Joe think of the new "Mortal Kombat" film from Warner Bros.! We discuss an array of topics, including if we feel the game's source material successfully translates to film. Did we like the movie's original character, Cole? We ponder if Kabal is from New Jersey and Robert gives some insight…

"LET THEM (TALK ABOUT) FIGHT(ING)!" In the latest installment of Pop Kannon, Robert and Jordan are joined by Paul and Joe to chat about the latest "Monsterverse" film! We talk about the human element, the incorporation of the Hollow Earth, the scope of this film compared to previous films, and THE FIGHTS! So if you've seen the film in theaters or o…

"LOOK! UP IN THE SKY! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's the NEW (episode) 52 of Pop Kannon!" Robert, Jordan, Paul and Joe give their thoughts on the heavily anticipated 4-hour cut of Justice League; Directed by Zack Snyder! We discuss our opinions on the massive story beats, the benefits of streaming platforms for artists, the way this movie frames t…

In the 51st installment of Pop Kannon, Robert, Jordan, and Joe give their thoughts on the Disney+ Series WandaVision! We heap praise on Elizabeth Olsen's performance(s), break down the importance of Malcom in the Middle, the decisions regarding certain story choices, the inclusion of smaller characters within the MCU, and a whole bunch more! We are…

Pop Kannon returns with our 50th episode AND our first episode of 2021! On this installment, Robert and Jordan are joined by Sarah and Paul to discuss their thoughts about WONDER WOMAN 1984! We dissect the plot of the film, as well as take a look at the characters, their motivations, their dialogue, the questionable decisions the filmmakers made an…

In this episode, Robert and Jordan sit down for a cozy fireside chat to discuss the winner of the Greatest Holiday Movie Tournament - Christmas Vacation! We share our favorite moments from the film, the impact it has on our own family Christmases, and why we agree with it winning. And speaking of the tournament, we also break down what happened wit…

In Episode 48, we return to our S1E1 series! Robert and Jordan are joined by Joe and Sarah to look back at the pilot episode of "Supernatural"! We discuss everyone's experiences with the show, who HASN'T seen it, what their opinions of the first episode were, will they continue watching the show, and MORE! We also discuss trying to write for TV in …

Episode 47 is here and Robert and Jordan are joined by Joe and Paul to look back at a little independent film from 1978 titled "Halloween"! We talk about the legacy of the Halloween Franchise and what it means to each of us, the performances, the direction, the lighting, the lore created in subsequent films, and MORE. Do not miss this very SPOOKY e…

In this episode, Robert and Jordan are joined by Sarah and Joe to talk about The Invisible Man (2020)! We marvel over Elizabeth Moss' incredible performance and discuss the use of negative space in certain shots. We also dig into the sci-fi elements, the sound design, if the film was successful in building tension or not, and so much more! Be sure …

This week Robert, Jordan, Joe, and Paul enter the DC FanDome to breakdown ALL the big news from the event. We discuss everything, including WW84, Gotham Knights, The Suicide Squad, The Snyder Cut, Black Adam, Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League, and The Batman. We also dig into DC’s Multiverse and talk the ramifications of Flashpoint - and more!…

This week, Robert, Jordan, Joe and Paul go for a deep dive into 2016’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (Ultimate Edition). We compare the Ultimate Edition to the Theatrical Cut, dissect the performances and portrayals of the main characters, and discuss all of the action! We don’t stop there, either, as we take a long hard look at Ben Affleck as…

This week, Robert and Jordan are joined by Joe and Paul to discuss Zack Snyder's 2013 Superman film "Man of Steel". We discuss the characters, the performances, we dissect the plot and talk controversies surrounding the film that ultimately kicked off the DCEU. All this and more in Episode 43! If you prefer, there is a VIDEO version of this episode…

This week, Robert and Jordan are joined by Joe and Sarah to discuss the Safdie Brothers film "Uncut Gems". We talk about the successful way they built the tension, the characters, and how a modern Jewish family was portrayed. We also dig into Adam Sandler’s incredible performance, and how even in a serious drama where his character is basically rep…

This week, Robert and Jordan are joined by Joe to discuss the entire third season of the HBO series, Westworld. The guys talk about the overall season-long narrative, the characters' motivations, the twists, the big bad, the easter eggs, what Season 4 has to offer and everything in between! If you've listened to our previous Westworld coverage, thi…

This week, Robert and Jordan are joined by Joe (Ep. 9 - Spider-Man: Into The Spiderverse) to discuss the Netflix Original Film, Extraction. The guys talk about whether or not the story holds itself up to the action in the film, their favorite action sequences, and the camera work. We also break down how we feel about the unique setting, Chris Hemsw…

Robert, Jordan, Sarah, and Paul got together to break down Robert Eggers's The Lighthouse, starring Robert Pattinson & Willem Dafoe. We discuss the acting performances, the cinematography, and the plot. We dig into some of the thematic elements and make some connections to literary works that we believe the writer/director may have drawn from. Addi…

In this episode, Robert, Jordan, and special guest Sarah (of Fairy Tall Tales, previously guested on our It Chapter 2 review) got together to discuss Season 1 of Netflix's Locke & Key. We break down all of the keys, our favorite concepts, and the mythology, or lack thereof. We also talk about the Locke family and look ahead to what we hope for in a…

Snoochie Boochies! In this episode, Robert and Jordan sat down to discuss Kevin Smith's recent film, Jay & Silent Bob Reboot! We break down our favorite scenes, jokes, and cameos from throughout the movie. We also chat about Kevin Smith's other films and the ViewAskewniverse as a whole! The film is currently available on DVD/Blu Ray/Digital AND str…

This week, the guys gathered around the Thanksgiving table to review and react to the Disney / Pixar film Coco! We discuss the stunning visuals, the heartwarming story, and break down our favorite scenes from the film. And of course, we have to talk about the music in the movie! If you enjoyed Coco, you wont want to miss this one! Happy Thanksgivin…

This week, the guys sat down to discuss what is widely regarded as one of the best Batman films of all time: Mask of the Phantasm! We talk about our favorite scenes, what we remember from the initial release over Christmas 1993, and then subsequently talk Batman: The Animated Series as a whole! If you loved this series, and still do, this episode i…