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Popcorn for Dinner

Bankole Imoukhuede

Weekly conversations breaking down what we"re watching, what you should be watching and everything in between.

tv & film tv reviews

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33:46

Introducing Our 2026 Year-Long Project!

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2025/12/08

Some are calling it 'Project Doomsday', others are saying Popcorn for Dinner has finally gone full nerd. What is it? Well, come listen to Bankole, Ebuka, and, making his debut on the podcast, Steve, tell you just how they plan to spend their precious time in 2026!Follow The Cinephile's Aisle hereYou can support us here.Also available on YouTube. Hosts: Bankole Imoukhuede, Ebuka & SteveProduction by: Bankole Imoukhuede

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59:13

'Pluribus' Season 1, Episode 6: Bon Appétit!

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2025/12/05

"What happens in Vegas..."Apple TV's 'Pluribus' hits the ground running this week! Ebube and Cris begin by dissecting the episode’s ominous opening and how it deftly reflects the most relatable aspects of Carol’s humanity, praising the writers for not being afraid to reward their audience for being attentive.Their discussion goes on to dive into Mr. Diabate’s approach to the amenable apocalypse and his handling of Carol, as well as the new depths of loneliness the story seems to have in

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76:53

'Pluribus' Season 1, Episode 5: Scavenger Hunt!

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2025/11/26

We all need space sometimes. So Ebube and Cris are saying as far as they possibly can from all freezers as they reel from the fifth episode of Apple TV's 'Pluribus'.They start by suggesting a new home for Carol while taking stock of the new information we get about the Joined (10:55), as well as the fact that Laxmi never changes, before discussing the implications of Carol effectively being treated like an existential threat (12:48).They then discuss Carol's recording persona, the

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48:24

'Pluribus' Season 1, Episode 4: Weirdly Honest?

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2025/11/21

Time for an experiment! And a love overdose while we're at it. Turns out Carol's a big fan of the scientific method, or at least some semblance of it — we'll put a pin on that for now.Ebube and Cris commend Carol for thinking outside the box as she tries to understand what the Hive can and can’t do for her, and they discuss just how likely — or not — she truly is to save the world from happiness.They start by sharing general thoughts on the episode, before honing in on a certain starving

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65:01

'Pluribus' Season 1, Episode 3: Made of Ice

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2025/11/18

With Apple TV's 'Pluribus' now in full swing, Ebube and Cris start by slowly unraveling the layers of Carol’s inadvertent and self-imposed misery, before going on a semi-philosophical search for the meaning of life.They question Carol’s will to live and whether she can actually be happy and count the ways she’s blocking her peace, as well as discuss the role of Helen’s memory in Carol’s rage.They also talk about what Carol should have learned by now, and learn themselves that grenades might

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38:51

We Were at the LONDON FILM FESTIVAL! | Is This Cinema?

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2025/11/14

Still glowing from her first appearance at the London Film Festival (!), Ayisha is joined by Chris Connor to break down the festival's attraction, its unique openness to the general public and their spoiler-free thoughts on some of the high-profile films at this year's festival.You can support us here & subscribe to our Newsletter here.Host: AyishaGuest: Chris ConnorProduction by: Bankole Imoukhuede

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76:18

'Pluribus' Series Premiere: Keep Your Gloves On!

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2025/11/07

NOTHING could have prepared us for this. And we love it.Vince Gilligan is back! Without a single rogue chemistry teacher in sight too! Needless to say, we're locked in.Ebube hosts Cris and his favorite sci-fi consultant, Pete Peppers on a quest for answers to the only question that matters: "What the heck is going on?!"They start by sharing their initial thoughts on the world we actually got in the show, following last week's preview, and honing in on what surprised them the most. They also

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82:23

Talking Horror Plus Our Favourite Scares of 2025

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2025/11/06

Ebuka & Ayisha sit on opposing sides of the veil as they discuss their feelings towards horror films. They start at the very beginning with their childhood fears & excitement around horror films (08:37), then go on to discuss one of this year's best, Zach Creggers' Weapons (26:55) , then they look forward to the highly anticipated horror films expected in the last 2 months of the year (57:15) and finally close off with some horror recommendations (1:06:00) You can support us here

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42:31

We’re Hyped for ‘Pluribus’ (and You Should Be Too); a...

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2025/11/04

Hey, there’s a new Vince Gilligan show coming and he’s re-teamed with one of our favourite actresses. So, to preview this momentous occasion, we’ve re-teamed with our two biggest Apple TV sci-fi experts. Cris and Pete Peppers return to the pod to chat with Ebube about their excitement for ‘Pluribus’, what a new Vince Gilligan show means for the culture, their love for Rhea Seehorn and just what was going on with those doughnuts!Make sure to join us this Friday for the two-episode premiere

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65:27

'Slow Horses' Season 5 Finale: Checkmate!

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2025/10/29

Our threat levels were critical, but they've been neutralized, because we're just that good and you know it. And we're never leaving Slough House. Hey, just like River!Chris is back this week with Bankole and Angel for the rollercoaster finale of 'Slow Horses' Season 5 on Apple TV, and together the squad tries to figure out what this new resolution might mean for the show going forward, while celebrating Diana's takeover finally landing.After Chris gives his debrief on the London Film

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75:45

Did 'The Smashing Machine' Rock?

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2025/10/23

Ebuka & Jibbz, the most electrifying duo in entertainment, are back to dissect what is universally accepted as Dwayne Johnson's acting magnum opus in Benny Safdie's "The Smashing Machine". They discuss The Rock's Hollywood story so far (18:17) and other WWE converts, his amazing performance as Mark Kerr (27:27), before briefly touching on the Safdie split (49:45) and Oscar predictions for 'The Smashing Machine' (1:13:11)You can support us here & subscribe to our Newsletter for film

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70:11

'Gen V' Season 2 Finale: What's Poppin'?

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2025/10/22

The whole squad is in for the showdown of a lifetime this week, as Thomas Godolkin's plan is finally revealed, so we brought back-up too — Ebube joins the Bankole, Chiagoziem and Oseghale this week to make sense of the finale of 'Gen V' season two.They start by discussing bob-gate, as well as the fandom's mixed feelings about the end of the season and what it could mean for the future of both 'Gen V' and 'The Boys', then they get into the potential plot conveniences while praising the

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58:01

'Slow Horses' Season 5, Episode 5: And The Oscar Goes...

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2025/10/22

Ebube subs in for Chris this week, but our squad doesn't miss a beat as they engage in one of the all-time great debriefs. Bankole, Angel and Ebube are under intense interrogation this week about the events of the penultimate episode of 'Slow Horses' Season 5. First, they respond to some recent comments from our YouTube listeners (6:24) before heading - with their eyes closed - to the Piss Underpass (19:55). They then wrap up by heading to The Park and scrutinising Claude's saviour complex

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47:29

'Gen V' Season 2, Episode 7: Main Character Syndrome

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2025/10/15

You know that feeling? The bittersweet one?... When your wild theory turns out to be true and you’re stoked, but also your wild theory turned out to be true so now your favorite characters are absolutely cooked? Yeah?… Well so do we.On the penultimate episode of Gen V Season 2, Bankole, Chiagoziem and Oseghale find themselves reckoning with the fact that Marie might be not just the Avatar, but Paul Atreides. They get into the true implications of her seemingly limitless power, the extent to

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37:39

'Slow Horses' Season 5, Episode 4: What Did You Just Do?

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2025/10/15

The squad dives into the wild events of the mayoral rallies on this week’s ‘Slow Horses’. Before that though, they herald the upcoming arrival of the next Apple TV+ show based on books by Mick Herron — ‘Down Cemetery Road’ — set to premiere once Slow Horses concludes its current season.Now halfway through the season, the chaos is like a train wreck — we can't stop watching. River and Coe have taken the description of "Loser-Misfit-Boozer" to entirely new heights this time, while Flyte

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117:37

‘One Battle After Another’: Did We Win After All?

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2025/10/09

Ayisha, Ebuka & Jibbz are washed up podcasters in a race against time to save their baby as they discuss 'One Battle After Another'. They discuss PTA as a director (11:11) before doing a deep dive on each of the movie's main characters (40:18) and finish up with some Oscar predictions (1:40:13).Hosts: EbukaGuests: Ayisha & Jibbz

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53:59

'Gen V' Season 2, Episode 6: How Long Till Canada?

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2025/10/08

Oh... You need a break? Today?! Nah, not here. Get in, loser — we’re heading to a doomsday bunker.The squad is holed up with their favorite billionaire this week as they try to figure out what comes next for the Elmira escapees. They start by being grateful that Sam and the Kool-Aid man have a lot in common, even though he desperately needs to learn how to actually fight, and then try to bridge the gap between Marie and Annabeth.They also debate the wisdom if any, as well as the potential

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51:54

'Slow Horses' Season 5, Episode 3: A New Rhythm?

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2025/10/08

Wait a second... Is Lamb... Worried?!Bankole, Chris and Angel are on the edge of their seats this week, watching Jackson Lamb potentially on the back foot for what might just be the first ever in what is probably Bankole's favorite episode of 'Slow Horses' till date.The guys start by dutifully listening to Angel explain why everyone should watch HBO's 'The Pitt' — she's very convincing — and then go on to discuss the duality of enjoying seeing the agents working together in one place while

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59:46

'Gen V' Season 2, Episode 5: Homecoming

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2025/10/01

Welcome to fifth period, where we’ve got milk merchants, karma and comedy in session!Oseghale is back! And he’s showing Bankole and Chiagoziem the insights that just might help Marie take down Cipher on Prime Video's 'Gen V'.The crew huddles up to guess what colour Cipher’s blood truly is, and whether he’s fond of a certain blue injection from The Boys, before getting into the refreshing change of pace that is Sam getting some peace and resolution for once. They also rue the day Sage

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47:59

'Slow Horses' Season 5, Episode 2: A Crack-Up, a...

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2025/10/01

Does anyone do any work around here? Well, of course not — this is Slough House. And somehow Roddy's delusion has only grown since last week.Bankole returns with Chris and Angel for the second episode of 'Slow Horses' season 5 on Apple TV+, and miraculously they might be on the same wavelength with Lamb for once: they can't decide which character is the least competent.They start by providing some much needed recommendations for the current — and upcoming — season of TV (what a time to be

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