This week on Popcorn & Perspective, Chantal and Chris (The Hazel Eyed Movie Guy) dive deep into the brand new Resident Evil (2026) — the latest reboot of the beloved video game franchise directed by Zach Cregger (Barbarian). Is this finally the Resident Evil movie fans of the games have been waiting for?

⚠️ Full spoiler discussion — you've been warned!

🎮 Resident Evil (2026) — Full Review & Discussion:

• Starring Austin Abrams as Bryan — a medical courier who accidentally walks into the Raccoon City outbreak
• Also featuring Zach Cherry, Carlyle Ruse & Paul Walter Hauser!

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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:

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Chris (The Hazel Eyed Movie Guy) — avid film lover:

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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 Hanks
  • Academy Award Best Picture winner, 1995
• Titanic (1997) — directed by James Cameron, starring Leonardo DiCaprio & Kate Winslet
  • Academy Award Best Picture winner, 1998
  • Still one of the highest-grossing films of all time

Chantal — cinephile and film writer:

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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

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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.

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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)

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Welcome to Popcorn & Perspective! On this episode, Chantal and Chris talk about deep cut movies and recaps the 2026 Oscars

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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

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Welcome to Popcorn & Perspective! On this episode, Chantal and Chris talk Stranger Things and then go over their top 10 movies of 2025

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Welcome to Popcorn & Perspective! On this episode, Chantal and Chris dive into their favorite holiday films and share memories of past holidays together.

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Welcome to Popcorn & Perspective! On this episode, Chantal and Chris talk about their favorite movies to rewatch and sleepy misses

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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

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Welcome to Popcorn & Perspective! On this episode, Chantal and Chris talk about Mortal Kombat (1995) in honor of the iconic video game movie turning 30

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

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Welcome to Popcorn & Perspective! On this episode, Chantal and Chris do a deep dive into the body horror movie Together (2025), directed by Michael Shanks and starring Alison Brie and Dave Franco

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

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Welcome to Popcorn & Perspective! On this episode, Chantal and Chris go through movies they wish they had final say over that would take them from good to great or even unwatchable to salvageable

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

Welcome to Popcorn & Perspective! On this episode, Chantal and Chris go through directors and actors who are on their radar

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

Welcome to Popcorn & Perspective! On this episode, Chantal and Chris do a deep dive into Ryan Coogler's latest masterpiece Sinners (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

Welcome to Popcorn & Perspective! On this episode, Chantal and Chris start with a game of Love and Hate and get into Unpopular Opinions, Movie Edition

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

Welcome to Popcorn & Perspective! On this episode, Chantal and Chris talk about the Oscars, surprises, upsets, and everything in between. They then talk about one of the Oscar-nominated films Nickel Boys (2024)

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

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

Welcome to Popcorn & Perspective! On this episode, Chantal and Chris introduce themselves to you all through movie related questions

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

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

Welcome to Popcorn & Perspective! Hosted by Chantal and Chris, we're here to share our perspective on classic films and new releases! So grab some popcorn and experience movies like never before.

Check out the trailer and episodes drop once a month on the last Wednesday of the month.

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

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