The POP-EXPOSE 

THE POP EXPOSE – Remembering The Great Ivan Reitman! Story by Mitchell Smith

Hello everyone today I’m taking a look at legendary director, producer, and screenwriter Ivan Reitman. Best known for directing Ghostbusters, Reitman had a number of other classic movies such as Meatballs, Stripes, and Twins. Reitman was born in October 1946 in Czechoslovak. Both of his parents were Jewish and his mother Leslie was an Auschwitz survivor and his father Klara was an underground resistance fighter. As refugees the Reitman’s came to Canada to seek a better life and escape the horrific memories of WWII. Ivan who was 4 at the…

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THE POP EXPOSE – ‘Stand By Me’ Movie Discussion with Mitchell Smith!

Hello everyone. Over the weekend I had a chance to watch one of the all time greatest movies “Stand By Me”. The 1986 coming-of-age film featured a number of stars including the main four Wil Wheaton, Cory Feldman, Jerry O’Connell, and the late great River Phoenix. Along with them other long time stars like Kiefer Sutherland, John Cusack, and Richard Dreyfus rounded out this classic Rob Reiner film based on “The Body” by Stephen King. With a crew like that you have a recipe for a masterpiece. That they did.…

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Spider-Man 

Spider-Man: No Way Home ‘Green Goblin’ Figure by Hot Toys!

Hot Toys has released photos and details for their stunning new Green Goblin 1/6 Scale Figure. Based on his appearance in ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home‘, Green Goblin stands 12″ tall, and has about 30 points of articulation. It includes a masked Green Goblin portrait, a new unmasked Willem Dafoe head sculpt, multiple interchangeable hands, three pumpkin bombs, and a figure stand. A Deluxe Version will also be available, which will include a battery operated glider. Pricing has not yet been announced. Expect this offering to be released between the second and third quarters of 2023. In…

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The POP-EXPOSE 

THE POP EXPOSE – Remembering Sydney Poitier Story By Mitchell Smith!

Sydney Poitier was born February 20,1927. His parents were from the Bahamas and were visiting Miami, FL when Sydney was unexpectedly born 2 months early. Sydney grew up in the Bahamas and ended up moving to the US in his teens. There he found his way to the ANT in Harlem. This Theater put on live performances from 1940 to 1949. While at the ANT he met another all time great Harry Belafonte who was born in March 1927. Both would go on to have great careers and be leading…

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THE BATMAN – New TV Spot Hits!

Warner Brothers has released an all new TV spot for the upcoming movie, ‘The Batman‘, starring Robert Pattinson. Just when you thought you were all too familiar with the origins of how Bruce Wayne becomes the Dark Knight, DC comes at you with a new movie like this that is very intriguing. Check out the new footage below and let us know what you think! ‘The Batman‘ hits theaters March 4th of 2022. “Two years of stalking the streets as the Batman (Robert Pattinson), striking fear into the hearts of criminals, has led Bruce…

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Batman 

THE BATMAN – Second Trailer Released!

Warner Brothers has released a second trailer for the upcoming movie, ‘The Batman‘, starring Robert Pattinson. Just when you thought you were all too familiar with the origins of how Bruce Wayne becomes the Dark Knight, DC comes at you with a new movie like this that is very intriguing. Check out the new footage below and let us know what you think! ‘The Batman‘ hits theaters March 4th of 2022. “Two years of stalking the streets as the Batman (Robert Pattinson), striking fear into the hearts of criminals, has led Bruce…

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The Breaking News Report 

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 Trailer Drops!

The first trailer has hit for Sonic The Hedgehog 2. This one features fan favorite character ‘Knuckles’, who is being voiced by Idris Elba! Check out all the details and the trailer below and share your thoughts. Sonic The Hedgehog 2 hits theaters April 8th, 2022. Along with Schwartz and Elba as Sonic and Knuckles, respectively, the human cast will feature James Marsden (X-Men; Westworld), Tika Sumpter (Mixed-ish; Ride Along), Natasha Rothwell (Wonder Woman 1984; Like a Boss), Adam Pally (Happy Endings; The Mindy Project), Shemar Moore (Criminal Minds; S.W.A.T.),…

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The Breaking News Report 

THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS – Second Trailer Hits!

Warner Brothers has released the second trailer for the latest installation in The Matrix movie franchise, ‘The Matrix Resurrections‘! Not a lot of story is revealed here, but we do see a lot of exciting new footage from the film. Check out the new clip below and let us know if you plan on watching. The Matrix Resurrections is slated to hit theaters an on HBO Max on December 22nd. In The Matrix Resurrections, moviegoers will return to a world of two realities: one, everyday life; the other, what lies behind it. To find out if his…

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The POP-EXPOSE 

THE POP EXPOSE – Ernest Saves Christmas!

Story by Mitchell Smith Well hello everyone. The holiday season is in full bloom and I want to start off with one of my favorite Christmas movies. There are so many and most people this time of year think of Elf, A Christmas Story, heck even Die Hard but one little gem rarely gets mention, Ernest Saves Christmas. This is a classic Christmas comedy. It’s old time 80s humor and good old fashioned funny. The Ernest franchise was a laugh riot when I was a kid and it still holds…

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Batman 

THE BATMAN Full-Length Synopsis Released!

Warner Brothers has released the full official synopsis for the upcoming movie, ‘The Batman‘, starring Robert Pattinson. Just when you thought you were all too familiar with the origins of how Bruce Wayne becomes the Dark Knight, DC comes at you with a new movie like this that is very intriguing. Check out the synopsis below and let us know what you think! ‘The Batman’ hits theaters March 4th of 2022. “Two years of stalking the streets as the Batman (Robert Pattinson), striking fear into the hearts of criminals, has led Bruce…

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THE POP EXPOSE – ‘THANKSKILLING’ A 2008 Horror Flick!

Story By Mitchell Smith Hello everyone. November is rolling and the holiday season is upon us. This is one of my favorite times of years. We already got our fix of pumpkin spice, dressing up and horror movies, but there is one little gem of a movie that is so bad it’s great the 2008 comic horror ThanksKilling. This is not one for the kids but it is by far the greatest low budget holiday horror flick of all time. The main character is a killer turkey named Turkie. It’s…

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The Breaking News Report 

LIGHTYEAR – First Trailer and Poster Released!

Disney and Pixar have released the first teaser trailer and poster for the upcoming ‘Lightyear‘ movie. Lightyear, is the long awaited origin story of Buzz Lightyear, the toy character from the hit ‘Toy Story‘ movie series. In this film MCU actor Chris Evans will be voicing Buzz Lightyear as opposed to Tim Allen reprising the role. Check out more on the film below and share your thoughts. ‘Lightyear‘ hits theaters June 17, 2022. “The phrase ‘a dream come true’ gets thrown around a lot, but I’ve never meant it more in my life,” Chris Evans says. “Anyone who…

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Captain America 

Sam Wilson Captain America Statue From Iron Studios!

Iron Studios has released photos and details for their exciting new The Falcon and the Winter Soldier – Sam Wilson Captain America 1/4 Scale Statue. Sam stands 22″ tall on a themed statue base. There are three versions available, one with the wings fully extended, one with the wings closed at his sides, and a Deluxe version with both sets of wings. With the wings opened and extended, the statue stands nearly 33″ tall. These are priced at $1,199.99 for the regular versions and $1,299.99 for the deluxe version. The street date…

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THE POP EXPOSE – ‘Young Guns’ Story By Mitchell Smith!

Hello everyone. Today I’m taking a look at one of my favorite Westerns the 1988 film Young Guns. This is such a great film that captures one of the most famous outlaws Billy The Kid and his outlaw gang. The cast was full of stars including Emilio Estevez as Billy and his rag tag team of outlaws. Charlie Sheen plays Dick Brewer the level headed leader who is always trying to do the right thing. Kiefer Southerland is Doc another level headed gang member who falls for the young slave…

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The Breaking News Report 

Being The Ricardos – First Trailer Released!

Who didn’t grow up watching Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz on the I Love Lucy show. Many people however don’t know what really went on that allowed that show to air. In the new film, ‘Being The Ricardos‘, actress Nicole Kidman takes on the roll of Lucy while Javier Bardem is slated to play Desi. Check out the first trailer for the film below and let us know if you will be watching! Being the Ricardos opens in theaters December 21st. Lucille Ball (Nicole Kidman) and Desi Arnaz (Javier Bardem) are threatened by shocking personal accusations, a political smear and…

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