Show notes
Who are the most bankable movie stars working today?In this episode, we react to a Variety article that surveyed cinema owners across the US, asking who they believe still has the power to draw audiences to the big screen. We break down the names that made the list, what “bankable” really means in today’s industry, and whether star power alone can still open a film.We also put forward our own picks. The actors we think deserve to be in that conversation, who’s been quietly building serious box office credibility, and who might be next to join the ranks.00:00:00 - Intro00:07:20 - Most Bankable Movie Stars00:42:38 - Emails00:54:46 - GameThe Article:https://variety.com/2026/film/news/movie-theater-owners-zendaya-tom-holland-bankable-actors-1236709729/Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/c/PulpKitchenPodcastSend us your questions to [email protected]!Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.