Zebras In America Podcast
1) Popcorn Eschaton 71 - 'Scrooged' and 'The Muppet Christmas Carol'
It's the holidays on Popcorn Eschaton! On this episode, Scott and John discuss two adaptations of Charles Dickins's 1843 novella 'A Christmas Carol:' Richard Donner's 'Scrooged' and The Jim Henson Com...Show More
2) Popcorn Eschaton 70 - 'Ghost Dog - The Way of the Samurai'
It's another Zebras in Eschaton crossover as we discuss another Jim Jarmusch classic! Scott, Marcus, and John explore the samurai, hip-hop, and literary influences that make up Jarmusch's film genre b...Show More
3) Popcorn Eschaton 69 - 'Bugonia'
Scott and John are joined once again by the brilliant Marcus Pinn as they discuss the new Yorgos Lanthimos 'Bugonia'! They get into where the film stacks among Lanthimos's impressive filmography, the ...Show More
4) Popcorn Eschaton 68 - 'Eddington'
It's another Popcorn in America crossover as the brilliant Marcus Pinn joins Scott and John to discuss Ari Aster's 2025 dark pandemic satire, 'Eddington.' They get into the hypocrisy the film points o...Show More
5) Popcorn Eschaton 67 - 'Cool Hand Luke'
Returning guest and friend of the pod Noah joins Scott and John to discuss the 1967 classic 'Cool Hand Luke' (hey, a 1967 film for our 67th episode! Serendipitous!). They get into Luke as a Christ fig...Show More
6) Popcorn Eschaton 66 - 'Eight Men Out'
In the midst of autumn, we're all in the mood to celebrate the Fall Classic and America's pastime! And on Popcorn Eschaton, that also means interrogating worker exploitation! Scott and John discuss Jo...Show More
7) Popcorn Eschaton 65 - 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' and 'Au hasard Balthazar'
The brilliant Jon Laubinger joins Scott and John to discuss an unlikely pairing of films that deal with animal cruelty and the question of sentience: James Gunns's 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' and...Show More
Popcorn Eschaton 65 - 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' and 'Au hasard Balthazar'
1:29:17 | Sep 19th, 2025
8) Popcorn Eschaton 64 - 'Porco Rosso'
Scott and I return to the world of animation and Studio Ghibli! What a treat! We take a look at the exceptional and underrated film from director Hayao Miyazaki, 'Porco Rosso'! We discuss fascism, sur...Show More
9) Popcorn Eschaton 63 - 'Superman' (2025)
It's time to exalt kindness! On this Popcorn Eschaton, Scott and John discuss the most recent cinematic iteration of Superman. They explore James Gunn's perspective on the Man of Tomorrow, the impecca...Show More
10) Popcorn Eschaton 62 - 'The Legend of the Holy Drinker' and 'The Fire Within'
The fantastic Carmelita Valdez McKoy returns to Popcorn Eschaton to discuss a pair of films about addiction: Ermanno Olmi's 'The Legend of the Holy Drinker' and Louis Malle's 'The Fire Within.' Carmel...Show More
Popcorn Eschaton 62 - 'The Legend of the Holy Drinker' and 'The Fire Within'
1:28:33 | Aug 8th, 2025