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Gather your passports and fake names and join Ayisha and Shore over in Italy as they discuss 'Ripley' , Steven Zaillian's Netflix adaptation of the Patricia Highsmith novels. They share their initial reactions to the first four episodes and its differences to the 1999 film (2:12). They also discuss Tom's descent into (acceptance of?) his madness across the first 4 episodes (19:10), that awkward co...

The Invincible Crew are back! They react to the earth shattering finale to Invincible Season 2, discussing the various cameos (03:41), what the finale means for Mark going forward (13:30), Nolan's final statement (26:02), they look forward to Season 3 and SO MUCH MORE ! Subscribe to our Newsletter via - https://popcornfordinnerpod.com/#newsletter Also available on Youtube - https://youtu.be/RgOOvC...

Therapy. Coups. Murder. A Happy Noel to you all from our favourite Opera enthusiasts as they discuss both 'The Barber of Seville' and the penultimate episode of HBO's 'The Regime' (6:45). Bankole shares why he thinks the show is actually more fantasy than satire (15:40), they ponder who is really in control of the central relationship (20:30), before finishing with the episode's big death (31:35)....

Ebuka & TMT are back after their preview episode to review Netflix's sci-fi hit, 'Three Body Problem' ! They talk about their empathy for Ye Wenjie (19:55), a possible timeskip (30:14), interplanetary colonisation (46:50) AND SO MUCH MORE!! Subscribe to our Newsletter via - https://popcornfordinnerpod.com/#newsletter Also available on Youtube - https://youtu.be/ZvZGUfd15KA Host: Ebuka Nnamani...

It's a fun day at Comic-Con and there are definitely no world-threatening visitors as Ebuka, Chiagoziem and Oseghale return for the penultimate episode of 'Invincible' Season 2. They, of course, start with *that* interruption to Mark and Amber's dinner date (7:25) and the merits of the proposal (10:25), before discussing the worst-timed phone call ever (19:55) and Donald's continuing arc and epiph...

Your favourite political prisoners are back to discuss the latest episode of HBO's 'The Regime' (11:30), including Hugh Grant's long-awaited appearance & Ayisha's frustrations with the show (16:32), the growth of Elena and Herbert's relationship (39:40) and more. Subscribe to our Newsletter via - https://popcornfordinnerpod.com/#newsletter Also available on Youtube - https://youtu.be/Xe7Xmf012...

The 'Invincible' Crew is back! Ebuka, Oseghale & Chiagoziem discuss the show's hiatus (03:21), they talk about Mark's relationship and the inability of heroes to have healthy relationships (19:26), Nolan's fate (28:28) AND SO MUCH MORE. Subscribe to our Newsletter via - https://popcornfordinnerpod.com/#newsletter Also available on Youtube - https://youtu.be/6_cpAWydoYI Host: Ebuka Nnamani Gues...

Ebuka and TMT are here to put you in the know ahead of the eagerly anticipated Netflix debut of '3 Body Problem' . They touch on the 'Game of Thrones' connections starting with David Benioff and D. B. Weiss (5:15), TMT's "attempts" to read the book(s) (7:13), some changes from the source material and characters they are excited to see on screen. Subscribe to our Newsletter via - https://popcornfor...

You do not have a graceful mind! The holding company - and Bankole - are back to discuss the halfway point of HBO's 'The Regime' . They tackle the critical reception to the show and whether it was in line with their expectations (14:35), Elena's dad dream and wrestling out of Herbert's control (23:06) and some theories on what the rest of the show could look like (33:06). Subscribe to our Newslett...

The 'Invincible' Crew is back! Ebuka, Oseghale & Chiagoziem take some life lessons from the Thraxans (05:34), discuss how Mark is heroic to a fault & to the detriment of himself (10:19), the Lizard League mashing work (19:28) & THAT ending (25:44). Subscribe to our Newsletter via - https://popcornfordinnerpod.com/#newsletter Also available on Youtube - https://youtu.be/OxDoxfhaJ7Q Host...

LONG LIVE THE FIGHTERS! Priscilla, Jess & Ayisha have sand walked out of their sietches to fight armies, ride sand worms, and discuss Denis Villeneuve's impeccable film, 'Dune: Part Two' .They start with their feelings on the first film and the risks it took with its structure and ending (5:00), before attacking all the characters and performances in the film including Timothée Chalamet (37:21...

Lights. Camera. Al Pacino. It's the 96th Academy Awards and Bankole, Obiora and Ayisha have returned - sleep-deprived - to share their instant reactions to this year's OSCARS ceremony including predictable, but heartfelt winners, touching speeches and very impressive musical performances. Subscribe to our Newsletter via - https://popcornfordinnerpod.com/#newsletter Hosts: Bankole Imoukhuede, Obior...

Hello my loves! Join our favourite holding company as they discuss this week's 2nd episode of HBO's ' The Regime' . They start with an analysis of the show's title sequence (7:35), before discussing the development of Elena & Herbert's relationship (13:00) and finally with the machinations of the other characters surrounding them (39:17). Subscribe to our Newsletter via - https://popcornfordin...

Gold statues, movie stars, heartfelt speeches, I'M JUST KEN? Oscar Sunday is almost here so Bankole, Obiora and Ayisha reconvene to litigate and finally predict who will win and who should win come the big day. Subscribe to our Newsletter via - https://popcornfordinnerpod.com/#newsletter Hosts: Bankole Imoukhuede, Obiora Ifeacho and Ayisha Belgore Production by: Bankole Imoukhuede Theme Music: Mia...

Obiora is back to join Priscilla and Jess as they talk about their Top 5 favourite films of 2023. In their discussion, they talk about Barbie 's legacy, romance films they enjoyed, Oscar-winning performances, and a 10v10 Matt Damon versus Leo DiCaprio tease! Subscribe to our Newsletter via - https://popcornfordinnerpod.com/#newsletter Hosts: Priscilla Budigoma, Jessica Samba, and Obiora Ifeacho Pr...

You must strive to have a graceful mind as you join Bankole, Ayisha & Lolade as they get into the premiere of HBO's 'The Regime' (6:19), they discuss its surprising quirkiness, the performances at its center (23:13), what they are looking forward to in the rest of the season (37:55) plus they share some similar recommendations. Subscribe to our Newsletter via - https://popcornfordinnerpod.com/...

Our favourite awards panel is back and this time, Bankole & Ayisha are focusing on a flurry pf precursor awards and examining how much (or how little) they may affect the eventual winners come Oscars night! Hosts: Bankole Imoukhuede and Ayisha Belgore Production by: Bankole Imoukhuede Theme Music: Mia Sugunasingha

It's the Zac Efron Podium! Join Priscilla and Jess as they discuss Sean Durkin's 'The Iron Claw' and pour out their love for Zac Efron. In their discourse of 'The Iron Claw' , they explore the toxic relationship fathers have with their athletic kids (11:00), the brotherhood between the Von Erich boys and more. Then they share their top 3 Zac Efron movies (25:50) and rave about 'High School Musical...

We're in the pods this week discussing Season 6 of Netflix's Love Is Blind. Ebube is joined by Ayisha and, lending her actual professional expertise, Tola - a couples therapist who's seen it all. They cover the effectiveness and fairness of the show's approach (3:30), this year's contestants (18:00) and predictions for the end of the season (50:07). Subscribe to our Newsletter via - https://popcor...

Up first on a packed episode, Priscilla, Jess & Ayisha get into Alexander Payne's very charming found-family film, 'The Holdovers' (2:00) before Priscilla and Jess focus on one of the year's most exciting directorial debuts, Cord Jefferson's satirical family drama, 'American Fiction' (35:17). Later, Bankole & Ayisha discuss the BAFTA Film Awards and what the wins (and losses) could say abo...

Angel & Ebuka take a trip down to The Beach, LA and are seated for Netflix' long-awaited, 'The Vince Staples Show' . They discuss wings (?) (4:53), the original YouTube series that birthed this show (10:44), they agree on the best episode of the five (16:32) and so much more. Subscribe to our Newsletter via - https://popcornfordinnerpod.com/#newsletter Also available on Youtube - https://youtu...

Priscilla and Jess are joined by Bankole and debutant, Ayisha, to finally wade into the 'Maestro' and Bradley Cooper discourse (2:00). Then it becomes a Glenn Close masterclass as Priscilla, Jess and Ayisha highlight their favourite films involving men who cheat (32:35). Happy Valentine's Day! Subscribe to our Newsletter via - https://popcornfordinnerpod.com/#newsletter Hosts: Priscilla Budigoma,...

Join Priscilla, Jess and Jibbz on this week's 'Is This Cinema?' episode as they dive deep into Justine Triet's 'Anatomy of a Fall' (2:16) and Todd Haynes' 'May December' ! (45:31). Subscribe to our Newsletter via - https://popcornfordinnerpod.com/#newsletter Hosts: Priscilla Budigoma, Obiora Ifeacho and Jessica Samba Production by: Chinedu Iheji Theme Music: Mia Sugunasingha

Bankole & TMT are finally in therapy as they return to discuss the darker 2nd half of the 'Mr & Mrs Smith' season (7:00), their best guest performance in this batch of episodes (20:10), where the finale leaves us and the characters (25:15) and much more. Subscribe to our Newsletter via - https://popcornfordinnerpod.com/#newsletter Also available on Youtube - https://youtu.be/-dFbNqXD_AE Ho...

Our two Johns discuss the remake that has everyone talking, Prime Video & Donald Glover's 'Mr & Mrs Smith' . They discuss the steady growth of the chemistry between John & Jane (16:00), their favourite guest appearances so far (27:06), expectations for the second half of episodes (41:03) & a weird tangent about Paul Dano's status as a sex symbol (???). Subscribe to our Newsletter v...