Is Kristen Stewart a good actress? The jury is out. Is this popcorn the best we've ever made? The jury is in.
Dave: This was a good movie, but Diana deserved something great. The performances were solid, but Stewart, thanks to the script and direction, portrayed Diana as relatively helpless, despite a bizarre and somewhat off-putting dance montage in various fancy clothes. While not depicted as warm, the worst we see from the royal family is simply wanting Diana to appear for dinner. Diana’s story, if there is even a single story beneath all of this, gets lost in some uncomfortable mash-up of contemporary awareness of mental health, sad hindsight, and 1980s power suits. The film’s narrative only works because the viewer knows it’s about Diana and can fill in all the blanks left in the film. The supernatural elements, grating score, and unflattering portrayal do Diana and her life a disservice. As a film, this is probably worth seeing, but as a biopic, I’d pass. (️️⭐️⭐️1/2)
When I saw the incredibly long list of spices that went into this popcorn, I assumed it was going to be a waste of time. Zesting a lime? Chopping a hot pepper? Combining 11 other spices? What is this, KFC? But, friends, something magical happened when we mixed the spices with butter and dumped it on popcorn. It was spicy, sweet, tangy: everything you’d want in good jerk chicken or pork. I say this often, but this time I really mean it: I could have eaten seconds and thirds. This is undoubtedly one of the best popcorn recipes we’ve tried so far! (️️️️️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️)
Joe: Last week, I referenced the podcast You're Wrong About - and I can similarly credit that show with filling in the misinformation surrounding Princess Diana. If you've not heard their incredibly thorough recounting of this icon's tragic life, I highly recommend it. Having grown up with "the people's princess" and knowing the truth about her story makes this film a grueling viewing experience, especially the final ten minutes. I'll say this: Spencer is not a great film. It's barely good. There are some lackluster directorial decisions that make the film feel turgid and disjointed. An over-reliance on visual symbolism and dialogue being delivered in a rushed whisperings undercuts the central theme. However - and this is a big 'however' - Kristen Stewart's performance is a revelation. I've long had a distaste for her as an actress, but Spencer showcases her formidable talents. Stewart embodies Diana, bringing both a palpable sadness and lived-in pain to the woman. So many sequences are beyond difficult to watch, and knowing her fate adds a gut-wrenching patina to the end product. The cinematography and art direction are also phenomenal, and I'm surprised this film didn't get more Oscar nods aside from Stewart. Having watched The Eyes of Tammy Faye last week, I can safely say that it's going to be a dead heat between Chastain and Stewart. Both are beyond deserving for the accolades. I just wish this film had been a little more solid. Stewart carries it. (⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2)
Two bites into this masterpiece, I turned to Dave and said, "I think this is the best popcorn we've ever made." It is spicy as all hell (thanks, scotch bonnet pepper!), but that spice is beautifully balanced by sweeter flavors. No lie: this is the very best popcorn we've made in our nearly six years of this endeavor. It's so good that I'm linking the recipe here. You're welcome. Popcorn Board: you've outdone yourselves! (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐)
Popcorn recipe from: The Popcorn Board
Spencer on IMDB.
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