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Popcorn & Perspective

Popcorn & Perspective

by Chantal Ashford & Chris Ashford

Episode 18 - One & Done: Where the Hell Is Part Two?!

This week on Popcorn & Perspective, Chantal and Chris (The Hazel Eyed Movie Guy) break down the summer movie season's biggest hits and misses before diving deep into their main topic — movies that were supposed to become franchises but never got a sequel: One and Done! 🎬 One and Done — Movies That Never Got Their Sequel 🎬 Summer Movie Season — Hits & Misses 📺 What Chantal and Chris are watching Chantal — cinephile and film writer: 🐦 X | 📸 Instagram | 🎥 Letterboxd | ✍️ SiftPop Chris (The Hazel Eyed Movie Guy) — avid film lover: 🎵 TikTok | 🐦 X | 🎥 Letterboxd Questions, topic ideas, or want to be a guest? 📧 chantal.ashford@hotmail.com | 📧 TheHazeleyedmovieguy@yahoo.com Want to collaborate or join the SPDM Crew? Email spdmcrew@gmail.com 📲 Follow SPDM Crew: Facebook | X | Instagram | Threads | YouTube | LinkedIn | Bluesky Leave a review and rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite podcast app!

Episode 17 - Did They Sink or Swim? Revisiting Forrest Gump & Titanic

This week on Popcorn & Perspective, Chantal and Chris (The Hazel Eyed Movie Guy) revisit two of the biggest Best Picture winners of the 1990s — Forrest Gump (1994) and Titanic (1997) — and ask the question every film fan has debated: do they still hold up? 🎬 Films Discussed: Forrest Gump (1994) — directed by Robert Zemeckis, starring Tom HanksAcademy Award Best Picture winner, 1995 Titanic (1997) — directed by James Cameron, starring Leonardo DiCaprio & Kate WinsletAcademy Award Best Picture winner, 1998 Still one of the highest-grossing films of all time Chantal — cinephile and film writer: 🐦 X | 📸 Instagram | 🎥 Letterboxd | ✍️ SiftPop Chris (The Hazel Eyed Movie Guy) — avid film lover: 🎵 TikTok | 🐦 X | 🎥 Letterboxd Want to be a guest or have a movie, TV, or pop culture question? 📧 chantal.ashford@hotmail.com | 📧 TheHazeleyedmovieguy@yahoo.com Want to collaborate or join the SPDM Crew? Email spdmcrew@gmail.com 📲 Follow SPDM Crew: Facebook | X | Instagram | Threads | YouTube | LinkedIn | Bluesky Leave a review and rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite podcast app!

Episode 16 - Fatality or Flop? Reviewing Mortal Kombat 2

This week on Popcorn & Perspective, Chantal and Chris break down every flawless victory and fatality in Mortal Kombat 2 (2026) — the highly anticipated sequel to the 2021 reboot. Is it a flawless victory or does it fatality itself? The verdict is in! 🎬 Film Discussed: Mortal Kombat 2 (2026)The sequel to Mortal Kombat (2021) Based on the iconic Mortal Kombat video game franchise Genre: Action / Fantasy / Martial Arts Popcorn & Perspective is your go-to podcast for honest, entertaining takes on the latest movies, TV shows, and pop culture — from blockbuster action films to indie gems and everything in between. Chantal is a cinephile and film writer. Find her here: 🐦 X 📸 Instagram 🎥 Letterboxd ✍️ SiftPop Chris (The Hazel Eyed Movie Guy) is an avid film lover. Find him here: 🎵 TikTok 🐦 X 🎥 Letterboxd Want to be a guest or have a movie, TV, or pop culture question for Chantal and Chris? Reach out at: 📧 chantal.ashford@hotmail.com 📧 TheHazeleyedmovieguy@yahoo.com Want to collaborate or join the SPDM Crew? Email spdmcrew@gmail.com 📲 Follow SPDM Crew: Facebook | X | Instagram | Threads | YouTube | LinkedIn | Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review and rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite podcast app!

Episode 15 - The Thriller Test: Does Michael Deliver?

Welcome to Popcorn & Perspective! On this episode, Chantal and Chris take a deep dive into the 2026 bio-pic about the King of Pop, Michael (2026) Chantal is a cinephile through and through. Follow her on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd. Check out her writing on Siftpop.com Chris is an avid movie lover. You can find him on TikTok, X, and LetterBoxd If you're interested in being a guest or have a pop culture, movie, or TV show related question, email chantal.ashford@hotmail.com and TheHazeleyedmovieguy@yahoo.com If you want to collaborate or want to be part of the SPDM Crew, send us an email at spdmcrew@gmail.com. Follow SPDM Crew on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠X⁠, Facebook, Threads, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Blue Sky. Check out our website at www.spdmcrew.com! Leave us a review and rate us 5 stars on your listening app of choice!

Episode 14 - Deep Cuts & Oscar Night

Welcome to Popcorn & Perspective! On this episode, Chantal and Chris talk about deep cut movies and recaps the 2026 Oscars Chantal is a cinephile through and through. Follow her on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd. Check out her writing on Siftpop.com Chris is an avid movie lover. You can find him on TikTok, X, and LetterBoxd If you're interested in being a guest or have a pop culture, movie, or TV show related question, email chantal.ashford@hotmail.com and TheHazeleyedmovieguy@yahoo.com If you want to collaborate or want to be part of the SPDM Crew, send us an email at spdmcrew@gmail.com. Follow SPDM Crew on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠X⁠, Facebook, Threads, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Blue Sky. Check out our website at www.spdmcrew.com! Leave us a review and rate us 5 stars on your listening app of choice!

Episode 13 - Streaming Gems We Swear By

Welcome to Popcorn & Perspective! On this episode, Chantal and Chris talk about movies from streaming services that are worth checking out Chantal is a cinephile through and through. Follow her on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd. Check out her writing on Siftpop.com Chris is an avid movie lover. You can find him on TikTok, X, and LetterBoxd If you're interested in being a guest or have a pop culture, movie, or TV show related question, email chantal.ashford@hotmail.com and TheHazeleyedmovieguy@yahoo.com If you want to collaborate or want to be part of the SPDM Crew, send us an email at spdmcrew@gmail.com. Follow SPDM Crew on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠X⁠, Facebook, Threads, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Blue Sky. Check out our website at www.spdmcrew.com! Leave us a review and rate us 5 stars on your listening app of choice!

Episode 12 - Round and Round in the Upside Down & Top 10 of 2025

Welcome to Popcorn & Perspective! On this episode, Chantal and Chris talk Stranger Things and then go over their top 10 movies of 2025 Chantal is a cinephile through and through. Follow her on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd. Check out her writing on Siftpop.com Chris is an avid movie lover. You can find him on TikTok, X, and LetterBoxd If you're interested in being a guest or have a pop culture, movie, or TV show related question, email chantal.ashford@hotmail.com and TheHazeleyedmovieguy@yahoo.com If you want to collaborate or want to be part of the SPDM Crew, send us an email at spdmcrew@gmail.com. Follow SPDM Crew on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠X⁠, Facebook, Threads, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Blue Sky. Check out our website at www.spdmcrew.com! Leave us a review and rate us 5 stars on your listening app of choice!

Episode 11 - A Very Popcorn & Perspective Christmas

Welcome to Popcorn & Perspective! On this episode, Chantal and Chris dive into their favorite holiday films and share memories of past holidays together. Chantal is a cinephile through and through. Follow her on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd. Check out her writing on Siftpop.com Chris is an avid movie lover. You can find him on TikTok, X, and LetterBoxd If you're interested in being a guest or have a pop culture, movie, or TV show related question, email chantal.ashford@hotmail.com and TheHazeleyedmovieguy@yahoo.com If you want to collaborate or want to be part of the SPDM Crew, send us an email at spdmcrew@gmail.com. Follow SPDM Crew on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠X⁠, Facebook, Threads, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Blue Sky. Check out our website at www.spdmcrew.com! Leave us a review and rate us 5 stars on your listening app of choice!

Episode 10 - Rewatch Faves & Sleepy Misses

Welcome to Popcorn & Perspective! On this episode, Chantal and Chris talk about their favorite movies to rewatch and sleepy misses Chantal is a cinephile through and through. Follow her on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd. Check out her writing on Siftpop.com Chris is an avid movie lover. You can find him on TikTok, X, and LetterBoxd Subscribe to the Popcorn & Perspective individual feed If you're interested in being a guest or have a pop culture, movie, or TV show related question, email chantal.ashford@hotmail.com and TheHazeleyedmovieguy@yahoo.com If you want to collaborate or want to be part of the SPDM Crew, send us an email at spdmcrew@gmail.com. Follow SPDM Crew on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠X⁠, Facebook, Threads, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Blue Sky. Check out our website at www.spdmcrew.com!

Episode 9 - Slashing the Script — Horror’s Alternate Cuts

Welcome to Popcorn & Perspective! On this episode, Chantal and Chris talk about alternate cuts for horror movies Chantal is a cinephile through and through. Follow her on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd. Check out her writing on Siftpop.com Chris is an avid movie lover. You can find him on TikTok, X, and LetterBoxd If you're interested in being a guest or have a pop culture, movie, or TV show related question, email chantal.ashford@hotmail.com and TheHazeleyedmovieguy@yahoo.com If you want to collaborate or want to be part of the SPDM Crew, send us an email at spdmcrew@gmail.com. Follow SPDM Crew on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠X⁠, Facebook, Threads, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Blue Sky. Check out our website at www.spdmcrew.com!

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