popcorn movie
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Nolan’s biggest leap was in trying to shape a tale from the Bronze Age into a gripping summer popcorn movie.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
All that might come as a surprise to those looking for a simple popcorn movie, but McKenna’s screenplay shrewdly reminds audiences that these crises affect everyone, not just the people working in media.
From Salon ● May 1, 2026
Lindsey Bahr of the Associated Press described it as a "popcorn movie" which is "ultimately a pretty fun time at the theatre".
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2024
And is it possible to adapt such a bummer story into a popcorn movie without blunting its bite?
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2023
It’s a jump-scare popcorn movie that is also engaged in a thoughtful conversation with the audience.
From New York Times ● Jan. 6, 2023
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