Popcorn Disability

Popcorn Disability: Mark in 'Friday the 13th, Part 2'

He's not the final girl. He's not killed first. He's just Mark!

Jun 16 •

Popcorn Disability: 'The Best Years of Our Lives' (1946)

A story of how Hollywood screwed over a dual Oscar-winner for the sheer fact he was disabled

May 26 •

Popcorn Disability: Lon Chaney and 100 Years of 'Phantom of the Opera'

We've gotta talk about everyone's favorite disfigured leading man

Mar 24 •

What's Not Being Discussed About Gene Hackman's Death

The actor's passing has haunted me because it brings up some terrifying issues

Mar 11 •

The 'Snow White' Press Tour Should Be Interesting

Disney's latest remake is almost here, if it can survive the junket

Feb 27 •

Popcorn Disability: 'Disposable Humanity' Reminds Us of History's View of Ableism

Cameron S. Mitchell's documentary takes a different look at the Holocaust

Feb 25 •

Popcorn Disability: Reid Davenport's 'Life After' Is Essential

Davenport continues to show his strengths as a filmmaker with this devastating and stirring look at assisted suicide

Feb 18 •

Christopher Reeve, 'Super/Man' and Hollywood Ableism

The new Warner Bros. doc on the actor's life illustrates why better representation on-screen is vital

Sep 20, 2024 •

Christopher Reeve and 1998's 'Rear Window'

Didn't know there was a 'Rear Window' remake starring Christopher Reeve after he was disabled? There's a reason for that.

Sep 2, 2024 •

Popcorn Disability: Does Anyone Even Like 'Scent of a Woman' (1992)?

Al Pacino owes Denzel Washington (and audiences everywhere) an apology

Jul 26, 2024 •

Popcorn Disability: Mask (1985)

I'd successfully eluded this movie for 20 years....till now

Jul 4, 2024 •

Popcorn Disability: 'Ice Castles' (1978)

I'll never forgive "Love Story" for the string of disabled pap crafted in its wake

Jun 20, 2024 •

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