The Popcorn List: Fresh, Hot Summer
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Join the Esquire Theatre for a selection of films from The Popcorn List's "Fresh, Hot Summer" 2026 Pop Up Series. Selections from the list curated and hosted by Garin Pirina of Leontine Cinema presented during select Mondays in July.
The Popcorn List is an annual survey of acclaimed feature films recommended by film festival programmers across North America - that are not yet available in wide release.
Founded in 2024, The Popcorn List is a discovery and visibility initiative to amplify independent films that deserve to be seen more widely, highlight the discovery nature of film festivals and the craft of film curation, and respect audience’s desire for story-driven movies.
Monday, July 13 – 7:30pm
FUCKTOYS (2025): Fucktoys is a narrative comedy revolving around a cursed young woman setting out on a wild fundraising adventure through Trashtown, USA, after she’s told by multiple psychics than she can break the curse by paying them $1000. Directed by Annapurna Sriram
Monday, July 20 – 7:30pm
TRASH BABY (2025): Trash Baby is a coming-of-age drama that follows 12-year-old Stevie as she navigates growing up, getting out, and the art of finding beauty in the ugliest of places. Directed by Jacy Mairs
Monday, July 27 – 7:30pm
REMAINING NATIVE (2025): Remaining Native is a coming-of-age documentary told from the perspective of Kutoven (Ku) Stevens, a 17-year-old Native American runner, struggling to navigate his dream of becoming a collegiate athlete as the memory of his great-grandfather’s escape from an Indian boarding school begins to connect past, present, and future. Directed by Paige Bethmann
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