X2Z Movies e5. Return to Oz

We took a few weeks off for the holidays (and school!) but now we’re back with a follow-up to our review of Wicked. During that review it became clear that Marie had never seen the 1985 cult classic Return to Oz. So, we’ve decided to remedy this. So on this episode Mav and Marie talk…

e355. The Great Social Media Sunset: Where Do We Go From Here?

So if you live on planet Earth, even if you’re not an American, you likely know that Donald Trump returned to the US presidency last week. And along with him, there was also this weird thing where TikTok was blocked in America but then returned 12 hours later with a strange message thanking Trump, even…

e354. Diamonds Aren’t Forever: The Rise and Fall of Comics Distribution

It’s a dark day here at VoxPopcast and … well, for some of us, all across America. If you’re listening to this episode on the day that it drops then it is inauguration day for the United States presidency. And this means, after four years Donald Trump is going to return to power. If you…

e353. Prestige TV vs. Streaming Movies

If you live on the planet earth and watch TV in the modern era, chances are you watch at least some streaming TV shows. What was once a niche and geeky “new media” extravagance is pretty much the default way to view content today. In fact, some of the most notable and most prestigious television…

X2Z Movies e2. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

On this episode, it’s Marie’s turn to pick a movie as she and her uncle Mav do a two generation review of 2017’s Jumanji reboot, Welcome to the Jungle. It’s one of Marie’s favorites, but Mav had never seen it. Does it hold up? What’s it like for a first watch? And how does it…

e352. The 2025 Box Office Fantasy Draft

Happy New Year. And with the new year comes one of our longest running traditions. It’s time for the annual box office draft! Every year, we play a game where all of the hosts compete to draft the best slate of films from the upcoming year. First things first, we have to catch up on…

X2Z Movies e3. Unpacking Wicked: A Generational Review

On this week’s epsiode, Mav and Marie team up to review a current movie that’s in theaters now. It’s Wicked! Obviously, the film is already a success. But how does it play across generations? Mav and Marie sit down to discuss why and how the film works for them from both a Gen X and…