Anna and Jess, along with special guests Anais and Dan, continue their journey through Middle Earth in part two of this Tolkien special. Happy Holidays, friends and travelers.  

Anna and Jess are closing the year with a very special double feature -- two personally beloved Tolkien fans are joining the pod to discuss arguably the best trilogy ever put to film across two episodes. Listen to part 1 of their conversation now.

Hot off the heels of part one, Anna and Jess are back to further dissect film distributor A24 and the cult-like fanbase that has built up around them. Through the lens of some of their more recent movies and filmmakers, they ruminate on what the A24 brand stands for now and where they think it might go. 

A24 is the hottest commodity in film distribution -- they have the most talked about movies, incredible merch, and marketing dollars to spend. But do they have a cohesive brand? And whose stories become known as "A24 films" vs. just another movie? Anna and Jess explore the story of A24 through their films and their brand choices and discuss who fits into the "cool kid" narrative the industry has built up around them.    Note: This discussion went on way longer than planned, so this is part one of two. Look out for part two next!

After tackling Spooky Season last episode, Anna and Jess wanted to lean into their favourite part of this time of year -- the cozy, warm fall feeling (and the pinnacle of fall fashion that is the knit sweater). Join them as they explore what makes a movie feel like fall and talk through some of their top picks to capture the season.

Anna and Jess are far from what you'd call "experts" when it comes to the horror genre. Join them as they unpack their early experiences with movie scares, what has kept them away this long, and how new horror might be changing the game.

In a move that is incredibly on brand, Anna and Jess deep dive into the filmography of the subject of many a thirst buzzer: Kristen Stewart. From her early work as a child actor to her recent cropped blonde haircut showcases, they explore her work and how it lives in or outside of the shadow of a massive franchise like Twilight.

Anna and Jess tackled the 47th annual Toronto International Film Festival and came out the other side with a lack of sleep and some strong movie highlights. Tune in to hear about Popcorn Martini Soup's best of the fest and a direct-from-the-festival bulletin from a special guest.

What better way to end the first season than with an ode to food -- something to celebrate, something to savour, something to come together over. Anna and Jess share their gratitude and some delicious on-screen dishes, with a little bonus chaos thrown in. You might want to have a snack handy for this one. 

Anna and Jess are going on a road trip and they want to bring some of their favourite movies -- and you! -- along for the ride. Whether you're travelling with friends, family, or people you never wanted to be in an enclosed space with, at least you have this podcast to keep you entertained!

We're back for Pixar, part two! Join Anna and Jess as we discuss if Pixar has changed or if it's just us getting old, gush over some of the best movies of the last decade, and finally, briefly acknowledge the Cars cinematic universe.

How does a movie podcast tackle a giant like Pixar? For Anna and Jess, the answer is with a two-part special! Arbitrary lines are drawn, childhood nostalgia is evoked, and Cars (2006) may or may not be erased from the narrative... this is Pixar, part one.

Anna and Jess summon their school-age selves to look back at the films they've never quite been able to let go of. Spanning identity-forming standalones through the biggest franchises of their youth, this personal retrospective shows that some things stay with you, always and forever.

5, 6, 7, 8... Anna and Jess sing and dance* their way through a tribute to an all-time musical great before debating the merits of more recent movie musical hits, celebrity vs. Broadway casting, and the appeal of a romantic gesture. *Reports of singing and dancing greatly exaggerated. Trust us, it's better this way.

From candlelit paintings in 18th century France to high school dreamers on a Ferris wheel in the suburbs of Atlanta, Anna and Jess celebrate Queer cinema as they talk through some of their faves from the canon.  Get in touch! Reach us on Twitter @popmartinisoup, IG @popcornmartinisoup, or send us an email at popcornmartinisoup@gmail.com

Anna and Jess break down each of their "Top Four" -- their favourite movies that they have listed on their Letterboxd profiles. Join us as we cover a wide range of movies and learn a little too much about how both hosts determine what makes a film a fave.  Get in touch! Reach us on Twitter @popmartinisoup, IG @popcornmartinisoup, or send us an email at popcornmartinisoup@gmail.com

Anna and Jess hit high highs and low lows discussing their respective best and worst releases of 2021. The House of Gucci Instagram post Anna plays during the recording can be found here (the last slide), if you dare. Get in touch! Reach us on Twitter @popmartinisoup, IG @popcornmartinisoup, or send us an email at popcornmartinisoup@gmail.com

Welcome to the first episode of Popcorn Martini Soup! To help you get to know us, your hosts Anna and Jess go through the movies that raised us -- the ones we watched as kids that left a lasting impression and have shaped who we are. There may or may not be some surprises involved... Get in touch! Reach us on Twitter @popmartinisoup, Instagram @popcornmartinisoup, or send us an email at popcornmartinisoup@gmail.com