It isn't every day that a beloved video game franchise gets a second film reboot, let alone one directed by someone with Zach Cregger's calibre (Weapons, Barbarian) - so it's no wonder fans are excited. Taking place during events paralleling the 1998 game Resident Evil 2, this new film follows Austin Abrams' Bryan, a medical courier fighting through a viral outbreak of infected monsters while trying to make a delivery. We talk about why this movie has now become one of the best-rated and reviewed video game adaptations, and what it means for the future of the franchise. 


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It isn't every day that a beloved video game franchise gets a second film reboot, let alone one directed by someone with Zach Cregger's calibre (Weapons, Barbarian) - so it's no wonder fans are excited. Taking place during events paralleling the 1998 game Resident Evil 2, this new film follows Austin Abrams' Bryan, a medical courier fighting through a viral outbreak of infected monsters while trying to make a delivery. We talk about why this movie has now become one of the best-rated and reviewed video game adaptations, and what it means for the future of the franchise. Image Credit: IMDB

Talking apes and Jedi Knights are cool, but how do they impact Hollywood as a whole? That's the kind of stuff we talk about on Popcorn Culture - a mixed-bag-exploration of the movies, TV shows, and pop culture buzz that we love, as well as the ones we love (slightly) less.

Talking apes and Jedi Knights are cool, but how do they impact Hollywood as a whole? That's the kind of stuff we talk about on Popcorn Culture - a mixed-bag-exploration of the movies, TV shows, and pop culture buzz that we love, as well as the ones we love (slightly) less.

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Zach Cregger Takes On Resident Evil

Alejandro G. Iñárritu, the director behind Birdman and The Revenant, turns his gaze on climate catastrophe with Digger, and the result is as divisive as his back catalogue. Tom Cruise disappears into the title role as an oil tycoon with the US president's ear, whose relentless exploitation has pushed the world to the edge of ecological collapse — icebergs, tsunamis and all. We talk about why we love Digger, and why this bold, original swing has been tanking at the box office despite some of the best work of Cruise's career.



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Alejandro G. Iñárritu, the director behind Birdman and The Revenant, turns his gaze on climate catastrophe with Digger, and the result is as divisive as his back catalogue. Tom Cruise disappears into the title role as an oil tycoon with the US president's ear, whose relentless exploitation has pushed the world to the edge of ecological collapse — icebergs, tsunamis and all. We talk about why we love Digger, and why this bold, original swing has been tanking at the box office despite some of the best work of Cruise's career. Image Credit: IMDB

Digger: Masterpiece or Misfire?

Description: 7 years after its release, Avengers: Endgame returns to cinemas! This time, promising not just the opportunity to re-experience its epic moments on the big screen, but also extended, exclusive footage that its directors say is must-see viewing ahead of Avengers: Doomsday. So is this worth your time, and does it get us hyped and excited for December's big release? We discuss.


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Description: 7 years after its release, Avengers: Endgame returns to cinemas! This time, promising not just the opportunity to re-experience its epic moments on the big screen, but also extended, exclusive footage that its directors say is must-see viewing ahead of Avengers: Doomsday. So is this worth your time, and does it get us hyped and excited for December's big release? We discuss. Image Credit: IMDB

Avengers: Endgame Encore - Worth the Hype? 

Description: Terbang is the latest film by Chiu Keng Guan, the Malaysian filmmaker behind The Journey and Ola Bola. Loosely inspired by the story of Karamjit Singh, the legendary Malaysian rally driver known as the “Flying Sikh”, the film follows Ajeet as he navigates the world of motorsport and makes a dramatic comeback after a horrific rally accident. Starring Irfan Zaini, Zizan Razak, Jack Tan and Nam Ron, the film marks Chiu’s return to the big screen with another Malaysian sports story. We review the film and discuss how it holds up against Chiu's other films. 

We also review another Malaysian film, The Fox King, by Woo Ming Jin. A Malaysian-Indonesian co-production that premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2025, the film is a coming-of-age drama involving two students and their teacher, starring Indonesian actress Dian Sastrowardoyo alongside Idan Aedan and Hadi Putra. 

Finally, we look at the second season of The Paper, the comedy series by Greg Daniels and

Michael Koman, set in the same universe as The Office. This time, the crew leaves Dunder Mifflin behind to follow the staff of The Truth Teller, a struggling historic newspaper in Toledo, Ohio, as its publisher attempts to revive the publication.


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Description: Terbang is the latest film by Chiu Keng Guan, the Malaysian filmmaker behind The Journey and Ola Bola. Loosely inspired by the story of Karamjit Singh, the legendary Malaysian rally driver known as the “Flying Sikh”, the film follows Ajeet as he navigates the world of motorsport and makes a dramatic comeback after a horrific rally accident. Starring Irfan Zaini, Zizan Razak, Jack Tan and Nam Ron, the film marks Chiu’s return to the big screen with another Malaysian sports story. We review the film and discuss how it holds up against Chiu's other films. We also review another Malaysian film, The Fox King, by Woo Ming Jin. A Malaysian-Indonesian co-production that premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2025, the film is a coming-of-age drama involving two students and their teacher, starring Indonesian actress Dian Sastrowardoyo alongside Idan Aedan and Hadi Putra. Finally, we look at the second season of The Paper, the comedy series by Greg Daniels and Michael Koman, set in the same universe as The Office. This time, the crew leaves Dunder Mifflin behind to follow the staff of The Truth Teller, a struggling historic newspaper in Toledo, Ohio, as its publisher attempts to revive the publication. Image Credit: IMDB

Zach Cregger Takes On Resident Evil

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