Pixar’s Hoppers, Scream 7, and Why Hollywood Keeps Going Back for More with Adam Holz

The Common Good Podcast · Mar 7, 2026 · 9m

Brian From is joined by Plugged In’s Adam Holz to break down Pixar’s new film Hoppers, a quirky animated adventure with an environmental message, some surprising intensity, and a premise that may be harder to love than most Pixar favorites. They also dive into Scream 7, reflecting on the franchise’s staying power, the nostalgia factor that keeps audiences coming back, and what it says about Hollywood’s love of sequels. Along the way, they explore why some stories still connect decades later—and why studios keep reviving familiar names when audiences keep buying…