REAL GENIUS (1985) - Popcorn Explosion

[@professorhulk8259]

How the Ghostbusters got their revenge on Peck. By flooding his house with popcorn.

[@SrixandoBavel]

D.E.W. Technology in the making. Hi Maui!

[@twwtjohns]

It's taken more than 35 years but the laser is finally a reality. No word on whether or not it makes popcorn.

[@RandomAmerican3000]

I'm assuming you mean a laser that powerful. Because otherwise, we've had lasers for a while now.

[@SrixandoBavel]

D.E.W. as the MAUI reseidents

[@thetruthisoutthereyt]

It does burn homes and forests though.

[@FirstNameLastname-nv2kg]

In the credits "Special Thanks To LAPIDUS POPCORN, INC." - In Real Genius, "Lapidus Popcorn, Inc." is credited as part of the production, specifically linked to the iconic popcorn scene. Lapidus Popcorn, Inc. was one of the suppliers that provided real popcorn for the scene. Over 140 tons of popcorn were used, making it a significant logistical challenge. The production team had to use specially treated popcorn, including some with fire retardant, to ensure safety during filming. The popcorn was continuously popped for months to achieve the effect​. Lapidus Popcorn, Inc. was a popcorn supplier incorporated in California in 1971. There is little information publicly available about Lapidus Popcorn, Inc., and it appears the company primarily operated in the context of food supply and distribution, but is no longer active.

[@jessemontalvo9640]

Me: Well guys, we’re going to need a truckload of popcorn bags and a pool full on butter.

[@timmoore9855]

"So how do we make Walter Peck even more unlikable?" "Make him hate popcorn"

[@robd1329]

Have him be gay! I hated him as a kid. Lol

[@everett79]

2 things that, in my very humble opinion, get said too much on youtube. 1. Underrated. 2. Best comment ever. Gotta say this qualifies for both, as far as I'm concerned. 11 likes is a sin for this kind of wit.

[@pacifictech8051]

Pacific Tech approves this message.

[@RandomAmerican3000]

"I think we used too much."

[@mariofeathers4194]

Mmmm project blue beam

[@jackieb7205]

Let's just say in Chris Knight's case: You don't get mad, You get even.

[@myearsloveit]

Did that guy play a dirty rotten scoundrel in Ghostbusters too?

[@JacksonRazor]

Also the slimy reporter in the Die Hard series

[@thenerddirector]

Great movie

[@ewash2941]

Classic actually

[@captmaverickable]

Release the Blu Ray!!!!!

[@EnlightnMe48]

Wonder if they tried to replicate this on myth busters

[@melodypharr7410]

DEW

[@ScorpioBornIn69]

Think home owner insurance would cover popcorn damage?

[@RezDogRadio206]

This movie was the shiznit.

[@TomWatsonB1]

"They caused an explosion!"

[@chazremington8011]

Great scene but I would have had the popcorn bring the whole house down, although it would seem that it would have to be demolished probably.

[@bracksampson1]

All hail Shockwave

[@fingerprint5511]

Grateful I missed this film in the day

[@FirstLast-cd6vv]

Do you prefer today's garbage instead?

[@javaman7199]

I think we used too much.

[@generaljellyroll8737]

My name is Kent and I was born in 85. I think I have this name because of this lame movie. It’s nots even the cool guy. It’s the goofy guy by himself.

[@joshuarittenhouse4938]

This looks like a terrible movie with a lot of incredible actors

[@Madbandit77]

You're so wrong.

[@dennisbergendorfii5440]

It's an '80s movie. Take it for what that's worth. Just see it when you've got nothing else to do. It's not deep, it's got plot holes and wild scientific and technical inaccuracies, but it's fun, particularly for some rising star named Val Kilmer.

[@joshuarittenhouse4938]

@@dennisbergendorfii5440 noted. Thank you! I'll definitely chill out and check it out one night

[@cwdoby]

its an AMAZING movie.

[@ScorpioBornIn69]

@@cwdoby And a very underrated one.