The school where I work has a "popcorn day" one Friday per month. The popcorn is popped in a theater-type popper. They use the Act II Buttery flavored oil and the Act II butter flavored salt. I don't know how others who gave such poor reviews are popping their corn, but our popcorn is fabulous! It is a huge hit at school, both with the kids and the adult staff. We have families who buy enough for every member of the family for a movie and popcorn night. Maybe others are ..