Samia Bazille, a Paris-based reporter and podcaster, shares her popcorn dilemma shaped by French cinema etiquette, which frowns upon eating in theaters. Joining her is food historian Andrew F. Smith, who dives into popcorn's deep-rooted history and its rise in American movie culture. They discuss the contrasting popcorn preferences in France and the U.S., and how theaters embraced popcorn as a revenue source during tough times. Ultimately, Samia's experiment in a Paris theater shifts her view, revealing popcorn as a symbol of shared enjoyment rather than a cultural faux pas.
