In this episode of Popcorn Lunch, we react to recent movies and shows — including SpongeBob, Anaconda, Starfleet Academy, Marty Supreme, and a few unexpected surprises — before counting down the movies we’re most excited for in 2026. From big franchises to under-the-radar picks, we share honest reactions, hot takes, and plenty of laughs along the way.

Welcome to Pocorn Lunch and our first episode of the year! Joey, Dana, and Alex kick things off with holiday stories, Die Hard traditions, and recent movie watches before diving into the big conversation: Stranger Things Season 5 and our Top Movies of 2025.

For Stranger Things Season Five, we break down the final season as a whole — what worked, what didn’t, and whether the series truly stuck the landing. From pacing issues and character arcs to the finale itself, we give our honest, spoiler-filled reactions.

We also talk:

• Knives Out: Wake Up Dead Man

• The Running Man remake

• David from Angel Studios

• Holiday movie favorites and streaming surprises

We wrap things up by sharing our Top Movies of 2025, highlighting the films that stood out most this year.

🍿 Spoilers ahead for Stranger Things Season 5 🎧 Grab some popcorn and join the conversation.

Movies, nostalgia, and pop culture collide as the we dive into recent releases, classic theater experiences, and the holiday debate that matters most.

In this episode, we talk about seeing Back to the Future on the big screen, reactions to Wicked and Zootopia 2, and the marathon experience of Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair. Along the way, we discuss popcorn buckets, nostalgia, and why the shared movie theater experience still matters in a streaming-first world.

We close things out with a spirited breakdown of our Top TV & Movie Santas of All Time, and why Christmas doesn’t officially begin until Hans Gruber hits the ground.

Grab some popcorn and join the conversation.