The rebrand is official, Mike and Toy present "Brown Butter Popcorn." Buttered Popcorn is good, Brown Butter Popcorn is better. We explain the name at the beginning of the show.

In the first episode after the rebrand, Mike and Toy discuss the films that shaped their movie tastes as a little introduction to who they are. Then we jumped into reviews.

First up was Punching Bag, an indie short film that we received through our friends at Candid Broads Productions.

Then we jumped into Nickel Boys, a movie that received two Oscar nominations and is now available on streaming.

Finally, we discussed the latest A24 movie, Opus which features Ayo Edibiri.

Timestamps

(00:00) Introduction

(06:25) The Movies That Shaped Us

(26:20) Punching Bag Review

(38:53) Nickel Boys Review

(51:50) Opus Review

Movies Discussed

Punching Bag

Starring: Michael Ajih

Additional Cast: Dywayne Thomas, Larry Olubamiwo, and Lynn Thomas

Directed by: Rob Ayling

Written by: Rob Ayling

Quick Synopsis: An amateur boxer battling his demons as well as his opponent in what could prove to be the fight of his life.

Nickel Boys

Starring: Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

Additional Cast: Ethan Cole Sharp, Sam Malone, Hamish Linklater, and Daveed Diggs

Directed by: RaMell Ross

Written by: RaMell Ross, Joslyn Barnes, Colson Whitehead (wrote the book)

Quick Synopsis: Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Colson Whitehead, "Nickel Boys" chronicles the powerful friendship between two young African-American men navigating the harrowing trials of reform school together in Florida.

Opus

Starring: Ayo Edebiri, John Malkovich

Additional Cast: Juliette Lewis, Murray Bartlett, Melissa Chambers, Tony Hale, Stephanie Sugnami, Amber Midthunder, Peter Diseth, Tamera Tomakili, and Aspen Martinez

Directed by: Mark Anthony Green

Written by: Mark Anthony Green

Quick Synopsis: A writer travels to the compound of a pop icon who disappeared years ago. Surrounded by his cult of sycophants, as well as a group of fellow journalists, she soon discovers his twisted plans for the gathering.

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