The Popcast Definitive Documentaries

Jan 05 2025 7 ep. 57 mins 43
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"Pop Culture Historians" Definitive Documentaries of our favorite television and movies. https://www.youtube.com/@ThePopcast

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ALIENS: The SEQUEL That Challenged The Original!

Jan 05 2025 35 mins  
Video Version: https://youtu.be/YkK7E6KFKyc Discover the definitive history of Aliens—James Cameron’s explosive 1986 sequel that redefined sci-fi horror and might even outshine the original. Explore its expansion of the Alien universe with the fierce Colonial Marines, mysterious Weyland-Yutani backstory, and Sigourney Weaver’s unforgettable “mama bear” Ripley. Uncover be

ALIEN: The Film That TERRIFIED Movie Goers

Jan 02 2025 42 mins  
Video Version: https://youtu.be/klBk92KsMw4 In space no one can hear you scream—but on May 25, 1979, the world heard it loud and clear when Alien burst onto the scene. Shattering the peaceful sci-fi tone of Star Wars and Close Encounters, Ridley Scott’s terrifying vision introduced a xenomorph that redefined horror in space. Audiences were stunned, children fled theaters, and

GHOSTBUSTERS: The Complete History of the Franchise

Nov 02 2024 76 mins  
The 1984 comedy horror film Ghostbusters faced initial criticism but quickly became a beloved franchise, spawning sequels, cartoons, and a dedicated fan base. Originating from Dan Aykroyd’s fascination with ghosts and quantum physics, the series expanded with Ghostbusters 2, despite production challenges. A mixed reception for the 2016 reboot led to Ghostbusters: Afterlife, reign

Star Trek Voyager: The Definitive History

Oct 16 2024 117 mins  
Watch the documentary for free here: https://youtu.be/IlpMNtAPxUo Star Trek Voyager, premiering in 1995, faced challenges yet became a beloved series, highlighting the journey of its diverse crew and pioneering a female captain. Voyager’s Launch: Premiered in 1995, attracting over 21 million viewers, surpassing previous Star Trek series. Female Captain: Introduced Captain Janew

The Great BORG Paradox

Aug 27 2021 8 mins  
The writers of Star Trek never considered a bootstrap paradox, this is how it happened. Limited Edition WE ARE THE BORG Apparel: https://mixedtees.com/WeAreTheBorg Join our channel for access to the LIVE show and more! http://popcast.co #StarTrek #Picard #BORG

Firefly: The Definitive History

Jun 22 2021 70 mins  
This is the Definitive History of Firefly. This documentary is one of a kind. The firefly story has never been told from beginning to end. Prepare to learn things you never knew about one of the greatest science fiction franchises of all time! We explain the short life of this amazing scifi epic western. Firefly was lucky to be born at all but the reason it was canceled and the mov

Stargate: The Complete History of the Franchise

Oct 04 2019 51 mins  
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