# Summer blockbusters we somehow missed

An episode of [Pop Culture Happy Hour](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/278974813), 13 Aug 2026, 22 min.

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Summer blockbusters are hugely popular and as a result, financially successful, and seen by lots of people. So with summer blockbuster season coming to a close, we decided to revisit our conversation about our own personal blockbuster gaps, and finally watch a movie that absolutely everyone saw – except for us — including Armageddon, Beverly Hills Cop II, Ghost, The Fast and the Furious. If you need a bit more summer magic, check out these episodes: What’s the best summer snack? The votes are in ‘Jaws’ is still stuck in our teeth, 50 years later We debate the sweatiest movie of all time Connect with Pop Culture Happy Hour: Letterboxd / Facebook Our weekly newsletter Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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