The City of Mesa is getting its first film festival. And as a native who grew up in the largest Phoenix suburb, I have to say...it’s about time!! The man behind it is Indian Antao. He also started the Mesa Music Festival. Hailing from New Jersey, he fell in love with Arizona after visiting during the Super Bowl in 2015. Host Kaely Monahan caught up with him at the lounge in the Delta Hotel in downtown Mesa to find out how the inaugural Mesa International Film Festival came to be. Never miss an interview or review by subscribing. We're on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and right here on Soundcloud. We're also at WhiskeyandPopcorn.org. And don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Search for Whiskey and Popcorn!

Joaquin Phoenix delivers a demanding performance you can't take your eyes off of. But a solid performance doesn't hold this film up. We have mixed feelings on this one. Take a listen to hear why. Never miss a review by subscribing. We're on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and right here on Soundcloud. We're also at WhiskeyandPopcorn.org. And don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Search for Whiskey and Popcorn!

Renée Zellweger delivers a truly spectacular performance in 'Judy.' The story is tragic, the music heart-rending. There are no warm fuzzies in this film. Hear why this film is one to watch. Never miss a review by subscribing. We're on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and right here on Soundcloud. We're also at WhiskeyandPopcorn.org. And don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Search for Whiskey and Popcorn!

Nearly four years after the final episode of "Downton Abbey" aired, we return to the home of the Crawley's. Fans of the show will be delighted to know that the creator Julian Fellowes helmed the movie. It fits seamlessly into the Downton narrative. For the film, the Crawley's are faced with what the future of Downtown will look alike. Add to that a surprise visit by the king and queen. The old world clashes with the modern in an elegant and engaging story that is well worth watching. Never miss a review by subscribing. We're on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and right here on Soundcloud. We're also at WhiskeyandPopcorn.org. And don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Search for Whiskey and Popcorn!

Pennywise (Bill Skarsgård) is back in the second half of Stephen King's It. 27 years later and the Loser's Club is back in Derry, Maine on a mission to end Pennywise forever. Special guest: Amanda Luberto. Never miss a review by subscribing. We're on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and right here on Soundcloud. We're also at WhiskeyandPopcorn.org. And don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Search for Whiskey and Popcorn!

Adapted from the bestseller, "Where'd You Go, Bernadette?" the film meanders along without earning the emotional payout. The film's saving grace is Cate Blanchett. Take a listen to hear why we're ho-hum on this book-to-film adaptation. Never miss a review by subscribing. We're on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and right here on Soundcloud. We're also at WhiskeyandPopcorn.org. And don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Search for Whiskey and Popcorn!

September is here which means we're counting down the days to Halloween. And what better way to jumpstart your horror movie season than with "Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark." With the screenplay by Guillermo del Toro, this film feeds all your cliché horror needs. Guest host and horror junkie, Amanda Luberto, joins us on this episode. Take a listen to hear why we're on board with "Scary Stories." Never miss a review by subscribing. We're on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and right here on Soundcloud. We're also at WhiskeyandPopcorn.org. And don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Search for Whiskey and Popcorn!

Eye-opening and startling, "One Child Nation" intimately explores China's notorious and cruel one-child policy. Director Nanfu Wang returns home to China after having her first child to revisit what her childhood was like and to examine the policy. What is revealed is more horrific than just the stories you might have heard. This is a must-watch documentary. Listen to our review to hear why. Never miss a review by subscribing. We're on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and right here on Soundcloud. We're also at WhiskeyandPopcorn.org. And don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Search for Whiskey and Popcorn!

The origins of film are wrapped up in the romantic stories of the Lumière brothers and Thomas Edison. Moving pictures were a curiosity. It took a woman to really explore the potential of storytelling with film. And that woman was Alice Guy-Blaché. Director, writer, cinematographer, studio founder, she did it all from the beginning. But her story has been lost to cinematic history -- until now. "Be Natural" uncovers one of the movie greats and gives her the justice and spotlight she deserves. Never miss a review by subscribing. We're on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and right here on Soundcloud. We're also at WhiskeyandPopcorn.org. And don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Search for Whiskey and Popcorn!