The Popcorn Isn't Real

“Your foster parents are dead.”

Est. 2020 A fan-theory investigation New cases regularly

The Investigators

Two brothers. A Hollywood writer and a cybersecurity professional. We craft, dissect, and analyze the best and most entertaining film and Hollywood fan-theories, then call up the writers and directors to confirm or deny them.

Leif Eric

Occupation: Hollywood writer, archivist, editor, comic book author

Specialty: Tragedy with a touch of comedy, or comedy with a touch of tragedy

Leif Eric is a professional Hollywood writer whose credits include the subversive and deeply psychological look at the human condition, Ghost Star, as well as the masterful and mold-breaking multiple technique animated film, Rag Princess. His deep insider knowledge and contacts within the Hollywood industry, combined with his candid and unflinching dedication to lighting up the most unnerving truths, place him in a unique position to expertly unravel even the most elusive Hollywood secrets.

Torvald

Occupation: Cybersecurity professional

Specialty: Complex systems, hidden layers, seeing the world as an attacker

Torvald is a cybersecurity professional with a background in data science and software engineering. While attaining his Master's degree in Computer Science, Torvald made the move into cybersecurity as he began to realize just how much of the hidden world of computing is obscured even from the developers. There is always another layer, always something beneath the surface, and always a vulnerability to exploit. His deep understanding of theoretical models and complex systems, combined with a tenacious drive to track down the hidden truth, makes him frighteningly well equipped to nail down and lay bare any Hollywood theory.

From the press file

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Known associates

The writers, directors, actors, and one archeologist who have gone on the record with us.