Pop Culture Lab

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Review

This week in the Lab we review 'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,' the new fantasy/adventure/comedy movie based on the beloved tabletop game. The film stars Chris Pine as Edgin Darvis who along with Holga Kilgore, played by Michelle Rodriguez, escapes from prison and recruits a gang of medieval misfits to save his daughter from their traitorous compatriot Forge Fitzwilliam played by Hugh Grant. Join us as we share our thoughts and examine this film in context of the wider fantasy genre. 
 
Other shows and movies discussed this episode: His Dark Materials (HBOMax), The Mandalorian (Disney+), Logan (Disney+), Game Night, Vacation (2015), and Detective Pikachu. 

My Mom in the Matrix - An Everything Everywhere All at Once Review

In this week’s episode, we break down Everything Everywhere All at Once following its 10 Academy Award wins. We explore major themes and symbols in this jam-packed, ambitious film and discuss its wide cultural impact. Tune in and join us on this deep dive into one of the most talked-about films of the year!!

Pablo Escobear - A Cocaine Bear Review

Pablo Escobear makes his bloody debut in the new movie, Cocaine Bear. Join us in the Lab as we break down the plot, characters, and themes of this thrilling and darkly comedic film. 

QuANTumania Review

Today in the Lab we're performing an autopsy. Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania is DOA. We examine the cause of death. 

QuANTumania Predictions

Lang vs Kang!! We discuss the Ant-Man franchise so far and our predictions going into Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania 

Under the Gunn: The DCU Announcement

James Gunn FINALLY announced the future of the DC Cinematic Universe.
Join us as we break it down and discuss our thoughts. 

Pop Culture Lab Trailer

Join Cameron and Connor as we kick off the Pop Culture Lab podcast and preview some projects we're excited to cover this year!