Capture the Flavor of the Genre: Facts,
Fun, and Popcorn Styles to Match Your
Film Styles
Butch Casserole and the Popcorn Kid
The good old westerns! Most believe that western movies aren’t as great as they were during the golden
age of cinema. But, you still get the oddball instant classic like last year’s Django Unchained or True Grit
which came out in 2010. Westerns are long and discursive, so you need to have a large bucket of popcorn
at your side!
When talking about flavor, choose one wisely if you’re watching something as lengthy as a western. If it’s
going to last a couple of hours, then you could benefit from a little zing. As you know, there is no dearth
of zesty popcorn, including the popular Buffalo Ranch flavor. Grab a large bucket and sit down to enjoy
the action!
Saltless in Seattle
Who needs salt in popcorn when the story on screen is moving you to tears? Movie romances and
tearjerkers are still the most commonly produced movie genre in Hollywood. You can virtually catch a
romantic comedy every other week at the theater.
Sometimes though, the romance turns out to be quite tragic and you don’t get the happy ending usually
associated with romantic films. It is then that you really crave popcorn in a sweet flavor. Adding any more
salt to the proceedings could lessen the impact. Go for coconut popcorn or another flavor that’s just as
sweet.
Bucket Case
Sometimes, movies can tap into
your psyche and make you a part of
the story rather than the viewer.
The phrase ‘bucket case’ is a great
way to describe such movies. The
Paranormal Activity series is a great
example of the kind of movies that
really get you involved in the action
and keep you on the edge of your
seat.
They are the ones most likely to leave you open-mouthed with the popcorn falling out!
Que the Actors
Actors and popcorn rarely get mentioned in the same sentence. Except of course if you are talking about
the MTV Movie Awards! The awards celebrate the so-called ‘popcorn movies’ and are handed out every
summer, usually to the most popular actors and movies of the year.
What’s more, the award itself is in the shape of a bucket of popcorn! Actors like Kirsten Dunst have
expressed their desire to win an MTV Movie Award specifically because of the shape of the award. It steps
away from the formality of the leading movie awards presented in Hollywood.
Take the Bucket and Run!
Who doesn’t love a fast-paced thriller? Every year, we see hundreds of such movies being released but
only a few of them actually produce the desired effect. The standard salt-flavored movie popcorn works
best with such movies as you are so involved in the story that you won’t pay much attention to the flavor
of the popcorn you munch.
Still, if you are in the mood, you can go for a little spice rather than salt by getting tangy flavored popcorn.
Once again, grab a large bucket as the thrills you get throughout the movie will have you reaching for the
popcorn again and again.
Show Stoppingly Good
There is something about movie musicals that captures the
viewer’s imagination right away. Cynics may call musicals cheesy
and corny, but they are a reminder of why we flock to the movies
every week: to have a great time.
Whether it be the gloomy Sweeney Todd, the epic Les Miserables
or the evergreen The Sound of Music, movie musicals with their
show stopping numbers remain a firm favorite. And what better to
accompany you on your ride than some double cheese popcorn.
With everything so over-the-top, one can’t help but feel cheesy so
a cheesy snack is what makes your experience even more
memorable. While Hollywood may have stopped churning out
musicals at the rate it did before, you can enjoy classics like West
Side Story and Mary Poppins at home with some cheese popcorn at
your side!
A Glint of Gold
Movie and gold = Oscars! The Oscars are the most celebrated movie awards and are epitomized by the
golden statuettes handed out every year. Hence, the gold-colored popcorn is the perfect accompaniment
for Oscar movies.
Whether it is a thriller like Argo or a musical like Chicago, Oscar-winning movies represent the best
Hollywood has to offer. So, it only makes sense if you have the best popcorn flavors on hand when
watching those movies!
Caramel Takes the Scene
What does caramel popcorn make you think of? No salt, all sweet popcorn is a great addition to the movie
going experience if you are watching a comedy. Considering the kind of comedy movies being put out
these days, you need to leave your mind at home and just enjoy the jokes.
Comedian and actor Martin Lawrence says, “Enjoy your popcorn and enjoy the jokes. It's just a movie, so
have fun.” That is what you should be doing when you go to watch an enjoyable comedy. Caramel popcorn
provides the X-factor!
Kernals and Generals
The thrilling visuals, the impactful music, the patriotism – war movies can make one feel proud and sad at
the same time. War movies tap into your patriotic sensibilities in a way nothing else can. Yet, some of the
movies have edge of the seat thrills which make your hand reach for the popcorn all the way through.
When it comes to feeling patriotic and being part of the story, you need a little bittersweet taste in your
mouth. The combination of pride and sadness is best captured by almond pretzel flavored popcorn. You
get a little salty and a little sweet flavor, balanced perfectly to capture the mood of the movie you are
watching.
Did You Know
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Nearly four billion quarts of popcorn are eaten at the movies in the just the US. That makes up a
whopping 25% of the total popcorn consumption annually.
Popcorn has been served at movie theaters for nearly a century now. Even though theater owners
first considered them to be messy, they continued serving them and now popcorn is the most
popular movie snack in the world.
Most blockbuster movies are referred to as popcorn flicks because they are the ones that get
most moviegoers to go the theater on the weekend. The list of the top 100 popcorn movies
includes classics like E.T., Jaws,
Star Wars, The Dark Knight, and
The Lord of the Rings series.
80% of the popcorn people eat at
the movies is eaten during the
trailers that show before the film
actually starts! No wonder they
have to flock to the concession
stall during the movie to have
their bucket refilled!