Poppin' Cinema with JoeMama & Friends
Every week I'll share a film I've seen with a friend who hasn't, and then we'll talk about it. This is the podcast where I pop my friends' cinema cherries, one movie at a time.
Latest Episodes
After a disappointing return with "Part V," Jason officially makes his zombie comeback with "Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives," which is hailed as one of the better sequels in the franchise. What did Vinny think about it?
Everyone knew the final chapter wasn't the end. The carnage and mayhem continues with "Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning," and I get to introduce Vinny to one of the more outlandish movies in the franchise. What did he think?
May 2026 was a record month for horror, featuring four original films - "Hokum," "Obsession," "Passenger" and "Backrooms." Tyler, Max and I discuss these movies and what made them so profitable and memorable.
What is the obsession with "Obsession," the small horror movie that's breaking records and revolutionizing the entertainment industry? Vinny and I discuss the impact the movie has had as well as what makes it such an unforgettable movie.
The movie that started it all for me. "Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter" was the first movie I remember watching when I came downstairs at six years old and my dad was asleep on the couch with it playing on TV. It's a sentimental favorite but also one of the more well-regarded films in the franchise. What did Vinny think of it?
During the early 2000s the French produced some truly gnarly horror movies that are still called some of the most gruesome horror movies ever, and one of those is 2007's "Inside" What did Gage think of this twisted, demented movie?
Continuing with the “Friday the 13th” franchise I show Vinny the third movie that was also originally filmed in 3D. What did he think of this continuation of the franchise?
Continuing with the long-running horror franchise, I show Vinny what many think is one of the better "Friday the 13th" movies. Does he agree?
There are three Friday the 13ths in 2026, with the last one being in November. By then, I will have introduced Vinny to every "Friday the 13th" movie since he's never seen any of them. What are his thoughts on the original? Does it hold up?
Before directing three of the most critically acclaimed films in modern history, Peter Jackson directed the splatterfest 1992 film "Dead Alive" (also known as "Braindead"). Filled with over-the-top gore, humor, and everything that makes a B-rated film so amazing, what did Vinny think of it?