Oct 9, 2024
Summary
"Why is your ringtone so tacky?" We
are our second week of Zombie Month and we've reached one of the
all-time classics: Train to Busan. Also discussed: Andrea Warner's
new old book, shows that hit a little too close to home, and the
rules of zombie films.
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Oct 2, 2024
Summary
"They’re coming to get you,
Barbara!" It's Zombie month at Pop This! and we're kicking things
off with the 2004 classic Dawn of the Dead starring Sarah Polley.
Also discussed: fast vs. slow zombies, pajamas as clothes, and our
long-running dream of living in a mall.
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Sep 25, 2024
Summary:
"Just rock 'n' roll and the truth." This week we invite Rose
Melberg on the podcast to talk about her favourite film, the
criminally underrated Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous
Stains. Also discussed: Jane the Virgin, Girls Rock
Camp, and our love of Kim Wexler from Better Call
Saul.
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Sep 18, 2024
Summary
"For you, Daddy." This week, we are
transported back to 1980s America while watching the original
Firestarter starring Drew Barrymore. Also discussed:
Doppelganger by Naomi Klein, All Fours by Miranda
July, and a lovely new song from Toronto singer and songwriter
taeo.
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Sep 11, 2024
Summary
"The rain on my car is a baptism."
This week we revisit one of the greatest teenage rom-com dramas
ever made on its 35th anniversary: Say Anything. Also
discussed: Emily Gilmore, Creed, and other pop culture
reckonings.
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