8-Bit Popcorn
Like movies? Like games? Like biting, well-informed commentary on the current media landscape? 2 outta 3 ain't bad! Whether you like it salty or sweet, 8-Bit Popcorn is the podcast of choice for pop-culture buffs.Join Ryan, Zara and Joe, grab your popcorn and get listening!New episodes every Thursday.....Probably
Episodes
38 episodes
Our Favourite Horror Movies W/ Sam Morgan Part 1. S3. Ep.6
With Halloween looming and the ghouls coming out to play, we thought it only appropriate to take a look at our favourite and least favourite Halloween movies. With us for parts one and two is special guest and horror movie fanatic, Sam Morgan...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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53:45
We play 'Actor Association' S3. Ep.5
This week we play a little game, each taking 5 actors, and discussing what it is we associate with them. From movies to games and Ballymena to Naboo, there is a little something for everyone. You know the deal here, let u...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:02:39
Killer Thrillers! S3. Ep.4
Fear the night as 8-Bit Popcorn discuss our favourite thrillers in the run up to Halloween! Are there rules to making a great tension-filled flick, or are we all just afraid of the dark? Joe, Ryan, and Zara explore what it means to be truly thr...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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37:13
Fight Club With Guest Michael McGarry S3. Ep.3
Rule 1 of 8-Bit Popcorn. We ALWAYS talk about 8-Bit Popcorn. Why? Because we just love the attention! This week we're joined by Special Guest, Michael McGarry, local actor, resident Gangster and all around expert on all things Fight Club (1999)...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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51:56
Summer Movie Wrap-Up S3. Ep.2
We're baaack! Join 8-Bit Popcorn as we discuss some of our favourite movies from this summer, including: The Green Knight, The Suicide Squad, and (a blast from the past) The Grand Budapest Hotel. Also featured... will the summer blockbust...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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40:39
Masters of the Universe and a dash of outrage S3. Ep.1
This week Ryan and Joe take a juicy look at Netflix's Masters of the Universe and all the fan outrage following its release. Was the old 'bait and switch' real or is there really something else at play here?Let us know your juicy though...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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50:43
Marvel, Loki, Black Widow... Too Late?
We lay all of our feelings bare for Marvel and their current lineup! How did Loki compare to WandaVision? Is it all a bit too little too late with Black Widow's solo movie? Are we just done with Marvel altogether (Zara is). Tune in to get all t...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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55:06
Representation of Mental Health in Film S2. Ep.15
This week the guys look at mental health in film and how it is represented. Have movies created a negative stigma associated with those we consider 'neurodivergent' and should we work harder to more accurately portray these differences?...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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53:42
The Sympathetic Villain S2. Ep.14
This week we discuss the sympathetic villains in movies and what it takes to relate, sympathise and maybe even love them, the misunderstood souls. What is it that makes these characters so enjoyable to watch and should we see this view point mo...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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54:05
We get excited for the next Matrix movie! - S2. Ep.13
Jack into this weeks episode as we look forward to the release of the next installment of The Matrix. FACEBOOK: 8-Bit Popcorn - Home | ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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43:25
Dissecting True Crime! S2. Ep.12
Why are we fascinated with the murderous and macabre? Special guest, Isabelle Schultz, joins us to discuss the True Crime genre and why we're so into the grizzly details behind history's most notorious killers. If your a fan of all things grim ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:09:45
Into the Known With 'Reimagine, Remake, Replay' and 'LUMI'
This week our very own Joe O'Hagan discusses Film and Media with 'LUMI' and Reimagine, Remake, Replay.'FACEBOOK: 8-Bit Popcorn - Home | Facebook...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:06:34
Our very own Movie! S2. Ep.10
Welcome! Welcome! This week we take a look at the idea of, 'what if there was a movie made about me?' Who would direct it, score it, genre and what lucky son of a gun would get to portray us on the big screen? Some incredibly inspiring ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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45:52
Our Least Favourite Performances S2. Ep.9
Welcome back Zara!With the return of our sweet, sweet Zara we jump straight into Part 2 of our favourite and least favourite performances in media. Some controversial discussions here guys so be sure to let us know if you agree or...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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40:09
Our Favourite Movie Performances S2. Ep.8
PART 1This week we discuss our favourite performances in film or media with PART 2 discussing our least favourite. There are sure to be some controversial opinions in this man heavy episode of 8-Bit Popcorn! So tune in, slam...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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41:38
'The Bad Batch' So Far S2. Ep.7
MINI-EPISODEAnother week and another episode on our beloved Star Wars. With Zara missing in action this week, Joe and Ryan take a brief look at Disney's The Bad Batch and what we think of it so far. Is this a welcome entry or ju...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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32:32
Happy 'Revenge of the Sixth!' S2. Ep.6
May the Fourth be with you AND revenge of the sixth! Where else could you find a podcast discussing all things Star Wars with better balance? This week we share our thoughts on the future of Star Wars, our own love affairs with the franch...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:11:58
Trailers, Reboots & Subjectivity - S2, Ep5
Welcome back guys! Today we discuss trailers and whether they enhance or ruin your movie going experience, remakes, reboots and rehashes and we spotlight 'The Abyss' as we take a look at subjectivity in film and how it inspires us and g...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:01:27
We Assemble a team worthy of defeating Superman! S2. Ep. 4
Welcome to this weeks super-powered episode!Today we're taking a look at the so called, indestructible and unbeatable, Superman and who it would take to beat him in a fight. We've each assembled a team of 5 and will be discussing ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:09:54
2021 so far. Play, watch, listen with us S2. Ep.3
Welcome back!This week we cast our brains over the start of 2021 and what we've been playing, watching and listening to so far......Exciting isn't it? Our minds are literally about to explode with all this amazing content coming y...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:02:15
Our favourite movie soundtracks. We discuss tunage! S2. Ep.2
This week we're all about sound tracks and scores, chatting about movie music and the effects of memorable visuals paired with great tunes. What are your favourite tracks / scores in film? FACEBOOK:
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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55:27
8-Bit Popcorn feat. Bad Dad's Talk Disney's 'Inside Out' S2. Ep. 1
This week Joe and Ryan kick start Season 2 with Bad Dad's very own Sidey as they discuss Disney's 'Inside Out.' We look at the use of this film in therapy to explore and express emotions.CHECK OUT BAD DAD'S FILM REVIEW:
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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42:02
Snyder Cut VS Joss-tice League S1. Ep.16
A waste of time or the version it was always meant to be?Reshoots, recuts and an extra $70 Million. A love letter to the fans or a pointless endeavour? Join us for a Super Powered discussion on Zack Snyder's Justice League, compar...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:01:48
Mortal Kombat (1995) S1. Ep.15
GET OVER HERE and join us this week as we take a fatal trip down memory lane with blast from the past, Mortal Kombat, 1995. With a reboot just around the Korner we discuss the games, the movies and the Kontroversy surrounding it all. Ar...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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56:37