Hopular Films
By Jordan Reader
Hopular Films May 01, 2020
What to Watch on Netflix 5.01.20
The number one question I get on social media and in everyday life is " What should I watch?" BOOM here it is. 6 movies and a weird ass show you can watch right now.
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"Did you know that the human head weighs 8 pounds?" : Payten's Jerry MaGuire Monologue!
"Did you know that Troy Aikman, in only six years, has passed for 16,303 yards? D'you know that bees and dogs can smell fear? Did you know that the career record for hits is 4,256 by Pete Rose who is NOT in the Hall of Fame? D'you know that my next door neighbor has three rabbits?" These are facts we need to know! Payten breaks down the Tom Cruise classic, Jerry MaGuire! With witty jokes and sly remarks, you'll enjoy this modern take on a beloved classic.
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Is Murder Mystery on Netflix Worth the Watch? (ft. Jake "The Sandman" LaVoy of Late to the Show Podcast)
The Sandman and Jennifer Aniston witness and investigate the murder of a billionaire tycoon. Can they solve the crime with a a few laughs along the way? Tune in to find out!
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When Podcasts Collide! (ft. Jake LaVoy of Late to the Show Podcast)
Due to the Pandemic, Jordan and Payten have been unable to record together. But for a podcast first we will be having our first guest Jake LaVoy. One of Jordan's best friends in the whole wide world. Jake studied Cinema Art + Science at Columbia College Chicago. He currently works as a Technical Media Producer at WIFR TV. In this episode Jake and Jordan discuss stand-up, pop culture, and what we've watched during these trying times! Jake also discusses his upcoming film "Role Play".
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Ben Affleck is Supa Freakin Wicked Hamma'd in "The Way Back" (Spoiler Free Edition) and Our Upcoming Series is Revealed!
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Your Hosts Just Let it Go for 2010s Animation: Toy Story 3, Inside Out, Frozen, Tangled, Rango, and Many More
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HONEY.....WHERE'S MY SUPER-SUIT (2000s Animation Pt 2)
"Ice" of you stop by the channel. This week we continue our discussion of animation with the Incredibles, Ratatouille, Princess and the Frog, Wall-E, Fantastic Mr.Fox, and many more! Jordan also opened up his 2017 Bourbon County Stout which got the hosts a little toasted! Please follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Patreon to support our show!
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2000s Animation Part 1: SOME-BODY Once Told Me Shrek was Better than Ratatouille!
Your host go through their favorite animated movies of the 2000s. BUT they had so much to discuss, they had to split up the 2000s into 2 episodes!
Hakunama Podcast! 90s Animation: Toy Story 1 & 2 , Iron Giant, Lion King, and Much More
This week your hosts deep dive into 90s animation. Talking Pixar, Disney, Ghibli, Nickelodian
Jordan Tutored a Murderer?! 1980s Animation: Little Mermaid, Kiki's Delivery Service , Land Before Time, and Much More
True Crime and 1980s animation? What's not to love??
"Of Course You Can Drink Beer and Watch Cartoons" Animation Series!
Payten and Jordan discuss their upcoming animation film series that will cover the 1980s-2010s. From studios, directors, voice actors, and awards, the hosts break down `why animated films and TV is so important. They talk about some of their favorites and recommend some you probably haven't seen in awhile. Gear up for next week as they discuss the 1980s.
"1917" Movie Review: Does it Take the Gold at the Oscars?!
What a masterpiece from Sam Mendes based on true events. This movie was so good we cannot recommend it enough! Please go see it at the theater!
Best Movie of 2019?! Little Women Review
Jordan and Payten LOVED this film and we think you would too!
Half Baked Jellicle Hosts Review the Worst Movies of all Time: "THE ROOM" AND "CATS"
Oh boy what have we done here. Legalization gave us a brilliant idea to see cats under the influence. BEST IDEA EVER. Also, our recorded episode from last week was lost due to our program crashing when saving the file. Apologies for the wait!
Christmas on New Year's Day?! CHRISTMAS VACATION
Payten loves this movie to death. Happy holidays from us at Hopular Films!
Christmas Pod! ELF (2003) "SON OF A NUTCRACKER"
Jordan's favorite Christmas movie!
Best of The Worst: Snakes and Sparklers! "Joe Dirt"
Payten's last pick of our best of the worst series!
Best of The Worst: "Anaconda" (1997) Hi I'm Paul!
Payten adds another stinker to the best of the worst with Anaconda. Paired with the Solemn Oath's End All IPA and Payten's slithering cocktial.
Best of the Worst: "Batman and Robin"
Oouf. This movie is reallllllllllllllllllllly bad. Even the cast and crew apologize to the people who have seen it. But holy crap is it funny. With bad puns and special effects this is sure to bring a smile to your face!
Best of the Worst: Beverly Hills Ninja (1997)
Jordan's last pick for best worst movies! Enjoy!
Best of the Worst: His Name is "Van Helsing"
Another one of Jordan's picks is chosen from he hat of mystery! Van Helsing (2004) is a diamond in the rough that is so much fun! Enjoy with Great Lakes' Nosferatu Imperial Red Ale and Payten's crazy cocktail "Van Helsing". Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the show!
Best of the Worst: League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (and a Vampire Lady!)
Oouf. What a great one to start this series. Jordan loves this movie almost as much as his own mother. It's enjoyable, fun, and quippy. This film has a 5.8 on IMDB and a 17% on RT. Enjoy this film with a Anti-Hero IPA from Revolution and Payten's "Gentlemen" cocktail.
Halloween Special: "Fever Lake" You Can't Help But Laugh
The movie Mario Lopez wants you to forget. Filmed in Payten's hometown of Twin Lakes, WI!
Horror Through the Decades 2010s (Spoiler Free): Five of Our Favorites Part 2
2010s Horror!
Horror Through the Decades 2000s: The Orphanage, Paranormal Activity, Cloverfield, and Personal Scary Stories!
2000s Horror from Jordan and Payten
Horror Through The Decades 1990s: Scream, Tremors, IKWYDLS, Sixth Sense, and Many More
1990s horror!
Horror Through the Decades 1980s: Slashers, Evil Dead 2, The Thing, The Shining, An American Werewolf in London
If we could describe 80s horror in one word, it would be "franchise". Friday the 13th, Nightmare on Elm Street, Child's Play. Some hold up more than others. Your hosts talk about what makes these movies great and recommend a few of their favorites. A majority of the movies we discuss are on Hulu or Netflix. What are your favorite 80s horror films? Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the show.
When you bring me out, can you introduce me as "Joker" MINIPOD
Jordan and Payten review of Todd Philip's Joker (2019). The hosts enjoyed the movie but give you their personal opinions on what worked and what didn't. Of course this is an open conversation and would love hear what you have to say about this movie as well! Beer of this episode is Natural Villain from Goose Island. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the show!
Episode 21: Horror Through the Decades 1970s Halloween, Susperia, Carrie, Alien
Jordan and Payten hold an open conversation on 1970s horror and why it is so important to this day and age. Perhaps one of the more popular horror decades with movies from Halloween to The Exorcist. You are bound to find something that spooks your fancy. Beer of the episode "Here Comes the Reaper" IPA from 18th Street Brewing. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the show!
Episode 20: Horror Through the Decades! 1960s Night of the Living Dead, Psycho, Rosemary's Baby, and other Classics!
This week kicks off our new horror series to get you all pumped up for the spooky season! This week we discuss classics like Night of the Living Dead, Psycho, Rosemary's Baby, and much more! Listen in to get the full experience and add these movies to your que! Thanks for all the love and support! ENJOY THE SHOW!
Episode 19: "We Have to Save Matt Damon?" Saving Private Ryan (Spielberg 1998)
Here is our last episode of our directorial GOAT's. Steven Spielberg has transcended the decades with his art. Saving Private Ryan is Jordan's favorite film of his. But his filmography is extensive. From Jaws to Jurassic Park to E.T. this guy has made some of the top grossing movies of all time. Enjoy the Rogue's Dead Guy Mai Bock brewski and Payten's "Private Ryan's Iced Tea" cocktail. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the show!
Episode 18: "He's Alright. He's a Goodfella." GOODFELLAS and NEW PODCAST SETUP
OUR AUDIO QUALITY IS OVER 9000 "I'm a little fucked up maybe, but I'm funny how, I mean funny like I'm a clown, I amuse you? I make you laugh, I'm here to fuckin' amuse you? What do you mean funny, funny how? How am I funny?" Martin Scorcese at his best! Oscar winner Joe Pesci, Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro star in one of the greatest gangster movies of all time, Goodfellas. A lot of you have requested this movie and here it is! With an imported Italian Dopplebock Bira Moretti "La Rossa" and a "Dead Sicilian", you won't want to miss this episode. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the show!
Episode 17: "Have you ever fired two guns whilst jumping through the air?" HOT FUZZ
This week we tune into Edgar Wright's film Hot Fuzz!
Episode 16: The Pledge, The Turn, "The Prestige"
Are you paying attention? You should! Or else you will miss what makes "The Prestige" Christopher Nolan's best movie (in Jordan's Opinion). Nolan made Jordan's Top 3 greatest directors and for good reason. From Memento, to the Dark Knight trilogy, to Inception, to this; Nolan is obsessed with making great movies. After a tragic accident, two stage magicians engage in a battle to create the ultimate illusion while sacrificing everything they have to outwit each other. Pair this with Payten's custom cocktail "Electric Magic" and "The Escapist" IPA from Temperance Beer Co to get the full experience. Thanks for tuning now enjoy the show!
Episode 15: Podcast with the Dragon Tattoo (David Fincher)
Selection #2, David Fincher, is from Payten's list of top directors. Fincher has a beautiful repertoire of films from Se7en, Fight Club, Zodiac, Gone Girl. But this week we cover Payten's favorite "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo". Based on the top selling book, this movies follows reporter Daniel Craig solving a murder case that is over 40 years old. It is compelling and beautifully done! We paired this film with Heineken and a bomb shot called "the dragon tattoo". Recipe included in this episode! Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the show!
Episode 14: "You know what they call a Quarter Pounder with cheese in Paris?" PULP FICTION
Que the music. Our first director in this series, Quentin Tarantino makes a strong case for why he's one of the GOATS. Pulp Fiction is an iconic masterpiece that NEEDS to be seen. With all the familiar faces of Samuel L. Jackson, John Travolta, Harvey Keitel, and Bruce Willis; it's hard to have missed this oscar winning film. You ever spend $5 on a milkshake? Well Jordan spent $10 on a 4pk of Hailstorm Brewing's Shake it Up Milkshake IPA. Payten kept it true and whipped a beautiful "Pulp Fiction" cockatail. Of course thanks for tuning in and be sure to follow us on all major social media! Cheers!
Episode 13: Modern Horror at its Finest, "Green Room"
If you love horror, isolation, and music; boy do we have a movie for you! This week we watch Green Room directed by Jeremy Saulnier. We paired this horror/thriller with the Green Room cocktail and the Snaggle Tooth Bandana from Solemn Oath Brewing. Please watch and join us on our discussion of the film and our beverages! Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the show!
Episode 12: Man That Sh*t was "Dope"
Happy Monday folks! In this weeks episode, your hosts take a look the 2015 film "Dope" directed by Rick Famuyiwa. One of Payten's top 5 if the decade! This non-conforming coming of age film covers sex, drugs, music, and acceptance. They pair this movie with a cocktail called "California Cocaine"' and Sweet Water Brewing's "420 Strain Mango Kush Mango Wheat Ale". This is also the second to last episode for this series! So come join the conversation on movies, drinks, and news! Thanks for tuning in now enjoy the show.
Film Review: "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"
Hello you beautiful people of the world. You are in for a treat. The hosts have done a review of QT's new film "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood". Starting off with a non-spoiler segment, the hosts give your their first impressions of the film. Afterwards they talk about their favorite scenes and what they would do to improve the film. As always we appreciate your support and thought we'd give you an extra episode this week!
Episode 10: The Silver Linings Podcast
Oscar nominated Rom-Com Alert! The hat of mystery has chosen Silver Linings Playbook directed by David O'Russell. One of Jordan's favorites, say it with me folks, OOOOFFFF ALLLLLL TIMMMMEE! Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence are sexy AF my listeners. This film is charming as hell with a lot of humor, drama, and romance. Come join the hosts on their journey of drinks with Jordan's selection of "Get Up to Get Down" Coffee Milk Stout and Payten's cocktail "The Eagle". Definitely a great episode for y'all to listen to! Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the show!
Episode 9: Your Name is Baby?
9 EPISODES DEEP BABY! The hosts have a great time watching Baby Driver (2017) Directed by Edgar Wright. Both Payten and Jordan consider Wright to be one of the greatest directors of all time. But this movie really stands out. With great music, driving, and plot, you don't want to miss this! Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the show!
Episode 8: Absinthe Minded Hosts go to Paris
This week your hosts watch Midnight in Paris directed by Woody Allen. One of Jordan's top 5 of the decade! This episode also includes absinthe cocktails (Death in the Afternoon) and La Fin Du Monde Triple Ale. Payten goes hard on nostalgia and the tea party! Your hosts get absolutely smashed and talk about 007, banana flavored candy, and Jordan breaks his glass! Enjoy our first installment of "Beer Break" where we review the brew of the week! Thanks for tuning and enjoy the show.
Episode 7: Did You Know Fear is "Hereditary"?
The hosts face their fears and watch Ari Aster's Hereditary for their second time during a thunderstorm!!! What were they thinking?! Definitely watch this movie WITH SOMEONE before hand because they go deep! The drinks being paired with this episode is Dark Secret by Brickstone Brewing and a Russian Coffee Cocktail that I can't spell. Also Jordan spits some bars over the intro! Thanks for tuning and enjoy the show!
Episode 6: If I could be a tree, I'd be a Chris Pine
Jordan and Payten take on Hell or High Water (2016). It stars Ben Foster, Jeff Bridges, and Chris Pine. We paired this episode with Texas' national beer "Lone Star" and a bourbon tea tapper cocktail. By the end of this episode Jordan is half-cocked and wearing a JJ Watt jersey and a boonie hat. Payten isn't even mad, just impressed. Your hosts also get into their feels and touch on mental health, Friends, and bowel movements. Definitely an episode you don't want to miss. Thanks for tuning and enjoy the show!
Episode 5: What We Do on the Podcast: Vampires, Swear-wolves, and Bloody Mary's
This week, Payten and Jordan whip up some tasty bloody mary's and enjoy What We Do in the Shadows (2014). Jordan also picks up a 4pk of Two Brothers' "In the Dark" cherry sour which mimics a very familiar american classic. One of the best episodes yet with comedy, movie news, and major recommends! Listen to the episode for full details! Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the show.
Episode 4: Edgy Teens, Mega Blocks, and Four Loko
Jesus, what have we done! Jordan and Payten get hammered while watching Edge of Seventeen. Get hammered from what you may ask? Let's just say that chasing four loko with trash fires (or jungle juice) can get you comfortably numb pretty quick. Also the hosts get nostalgic and touch on stories from their rebellious youth. Overall one of our best episodes yet. Listen to the episode for full reviews! Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the show.
Episode 3: Battle of the Inglorious B*stards
Hey Peeps! In this episode Jordan and Payten watch Tarentino's "masterpiece", Inglorious Bastards. Our hosts do a deep dive and break down each chapter in this beautifully written and shot story. Also, Hopbutcher's Many Numerous Things Milshake Double IPA is in the house. If you can find it, buy the four pack because you'll never forget this beer. Also the hosts get a little drunk, spoiler alert. Listen to the episode to get all the details! Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the show!
Episode 2: Five of Our Favorites
In this episode, Jordan and Payten each select five of their favorite movies from the last decade that you need to see. We also make our first selection from the hat of mystery to see which one of these bad boys we're watching first! Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the show.
Episode 1: Who the H*ll are We?
Finally! Our first episode out! Thank you for all the support on our instagram and word of mouth! In this episode Jordan and Payten do a deep dive on what got them into film and how to enhance your at home movie watching experience at home. Also we take swig from one of Chicago's well known breweries. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show.