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
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Our Favourite Horror Movies W/ Sam Morgan Part 1. S3. Ep.6
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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, local composer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist. What are you favourite horror movies? Let …
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We play 'Actor Association' S3. Ep.5
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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 us know what you think on all the usual places; FACEBOOK: 8-Bit Popcorn - Home | Facebook YOUTUBE: 8-Bit Popcorn - YouTube INSTAGR…
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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 thrilled... mwahahahaha!By 8-Bit Popcorn
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Fight Club With Guest Michael McGarry S3. Ep.3
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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). Don't forget to let us know what you think on all the usual places.…
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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 blockbuster will ever really return? Tune in and enjoy!By 8-Bit Popcorn
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Masters of the Universe and a dash of outrage S3. Ep.1
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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 thoughts below; FACEBOOK: 8-Bit Popcorn - Home | Facebook YOUTUBE: 8-Bit Popcorn - YouTube INSTAGRAM: 8bitpopcorn TWITT…
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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 the tea with 8-Bit Popcorn!By 8-Bit Popcorn
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Representation of Mental Health in Film S2. Ep.15
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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? FACEBOOK: 8-Bit Popcorn - Home | Facebook YOUTUBE: 8-Bit Popcorn - YouTube INSTAGRAM: 8bitpopcorn TWITTER: @8bitp…
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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 more in movies? Let us know your thoughts in all the usual places! FACEBOOK: 8-Bit Popcorn - Home | Facebook…
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We get excited for the next Matrix movie! - S2. Ep.13
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Jack into this weeks episode as we look forward to the release of the next installment of The Matrix. FACEBOOK: 8-Bit Popcorn - Home | Facebook YOUTUBE: 8-Bit Popcorn - YouTube INSTAGRAM: 8bitpopcorn TWITTER: @8bitpopcornBy 8-Bit Popcorn
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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 and dark, this is the episode for you! Don't miss 8-Bit Popcorn!…
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Into the Known With 'Reimagine, Remake, Replay' and 'LUMI'
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This week our very own Joe O'Hagan discusses Film and Media with 'LUMI' and Reimagine, Remake, Replay.' FACEBOOK: 8-Bit Popcorn - Home | Facebook YOUTUBE: 8-Bit Popcorn - YouTube INSTAGRAM: 8bitpopcorn TWITTER: @8bitpopcorn
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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 revelations in this weeks episode of 8-Bit Popcorn. Not to be missed! What would your very own movie look like? We…
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Our Least Favourite Performances S2. Ep.9
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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 disagree! FACEBOOK: 8-Bit Popcorn - Home | Facebook YOUTUBE: 8-Bit Popcorn - YouTube INSTAGRAM: 8bitpopcorn TWITTER: @…
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Our Favourite Movie Performances S2. Ep.8
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PART 1 This 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 us against a wall and let us know your thoughts ;D And as usual don't forget to Like, Comment and Share your thoughts with u…
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MINI-EPISODE Another 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 just another blip on the Star Wars Radar? FACEBOOK: 8-Bit Popcorn - Home | Facebook YOUTUBE: 8-Bit Popcorn - YouTube INSTAG…
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Happy 'Revenge of the Sixth!' S2. Ep.6
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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 franchise and we even find out our very own lightsabre styles! So sit back, relax and let us know how you're celebrati…
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Trailers, Reboots & Subjectivity - S2, Ep5
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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 gets us into our feels. Don't forget to like, comment and share your thoughts with us! We love hearing from you. FA…
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We Assemble a team worthy of defeating Superman! S2. Ep. 4
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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 who we think can make the cut. While we're here we also look at who would direct our movie and create the soundtrack. L…
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2021 so far. Play, watch, listen with us S2. Ep.3
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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 your way. What have you guys been up to this year? Feel free to share your hum dingers with us below; FACEBOOK: 8-Bit Po…
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Our favourite movie soundtracks. We discuss tunage! S2. Ep.2
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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: 8-Bit Popcorn - Home | Facebook YOUTUBE: 8-Bit Popcorn - YouTube INSTAGRAM: 8bitpopcorn TWITTER: @8bitpopcorn…
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8-Bit Popcorn feat. Bad Dad's Talk Disney's 'Inside Out' S2. Ep. 1
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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: Bad Dads Film Review (buzzsprout.com) Bad Dads Film Review - Home | Facebook FACEBOOK: 8-Bit Popcorn - Home | Facebook YOUTUBE: 8…
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Snyder Cut VS Joss-tice League S1. Ep.16
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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, comparing it to the bombshell produced in 2017. We're not all DC fanboys here. Who's right and who's wrong? Let us know! FACE…
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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. Are you excited for Mortal Kombat, 2021? Let us know your thoughts. FACEBOOK: 8-Bit Popcorn - Home | Facebook YOUTUB…
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With Marvel's WandaVision now having reached its finale, Ryan, Joe and Zara discuss the season in it's entirety........What else you say? Well we discuss what characters we think we would play if we entered into 'The Hex' and some questionable camera work! FACEBOOK: 8-Bit Popcorn - Home | Facebook YOUTUBE: 8-Bit Popcorn - YouTube INSTAGRAM: 8bitpop…
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Let's Talk Quentin Tarantino W/ Special Guest Conor Finn S.1 Ep.13
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This week we are joined by special guest Conor Finn from 'Finnterviews!' In this episode we look at one of the almighty Gods of Cinema, Quentin Tarantino, and why it is we love him so much. FACEBOOK: Finnterviews - Home | Facebook BUZZSPROUT: Finnterviews (buzzsprout.com) FACEBOOK: 8-Bit Popcorn - Home | Facebook YOUTUBE: 8-Bit Popcorn - YouTube IN…
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In this episode we take a look at "Cancel Culture" in the media, whether it's film, television or YouTube and the call for accountability and equality from audiences. We also chat about the responsibility that comes with the moniker of 'Celebrity' by loosely framing our discussion around the media theory "death of the Author" by Roland Barthes who …
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This week we comb the bottom of the barrel for movies news at a time when the world of film and television has came to a crawl. Join us as we lead the most incredible and fantastically brilliant discussions on some otherwise average news! If you enjoy what we do please like, comment and subscribe to us on; FACEBOOK: 8-Bit Popcorn (facebook.com) YOU…
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Today we celebrate valentine's Day! Join us in a very relaxed discussion about the movies that taught us all about life, love and the relationships that shaped us into the sceptical assortment of human beings that we are today. As ever if you enjoy what we do, please like, comment and subscribe to us on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram. We love hear…
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Looking for a movie review that's as sweet as it is salty? Well look no further! This week we discuss the beautifully mysterious 'Tenet' from the mind of Christopher Nolan (Zara's boyfriend) ...........We may also find ourselves in the presence of a special guest. We'll say no more ;) As ever if you love what we do, please like, comment and subscri…
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Want to know what's going on exactly in Marvels 'WandaVision?' In this episode we get into the retro-craziness that's confusing so many fans...including us! Just what in the heck is going on in the first 3 episodes? THANK YOU for your support guys! As ever feel free to like, comment and subscribe to us on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.…
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This week we discuss the changing landscape in our beloved media industry, so pull up a chair and share a chilled session with us. We also have some light hearted discussions on what movies we loved and hated in 2020 and what we're most excited for in 2021. THANK YOU for your continued support! As ever feel free to like, comment and subscribe to us…
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This week we review Wonder Woman 1984 in all its glory. Be warned there are spoilers ahead. THANK YOU guys for your continued support! Please feel free to like, comment and Subscribe to us on any of our following platforms; FACEBOOK: 8-Bit Popcorn YOUTUBE: 8-Bit Popcorn INSTAGRAM: 8bitpopcorn EMAIL: Eightbitpopcorn@hotmail.com…
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Get to know us with personality tests & Mandalorian Season 2 Finale S1.E5
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Hey! Instead of joining us on discussions on the movie industry we love oh-so much, why not listen in as we throw ourselves under the microscope, giving you guys a better picture of who we are as people. We also take a look at the Mandalorian Season 2 Finale because........ STAR WARS! Finally, we'd like to give a special shout out this episode to C…
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Cyberpunk 2077 & Movie Adaptations S1.E4
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This week we discuss the Good, the Bad and the Ugly with Cyberpunk 2077 and game to movie adaptations. Is there anything good to say about this weeks batch? You tell us! FACEBOOK: 8-Bit Popcorn YOUTUBE: 8-Bit PopcornBy 8-Bit Popcorn
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Best Christmas movie ever......According to us! S1.Ep2
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Merry Christmas Guys! So we've decided to give you some Christmas Presents late, because who doesn't love some late pressies? We have guest Conor Driscoll with us this episode helping us get to the bottom of the best Christmas movie ever.....according to us. FACEBOOK: 8-Bit Popcorn YOUTUBE: 8-Bit Popcorn INSTAGRAM: 8bitpopcornpodcast EMAIL: Eightbi…
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Best Christmas movie ever (Part 2) S1.Ep3
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Welcome back to Part 2 of our best Christmas movie ever....according to us. We are rejoined by Conor Driscoll as we get to the bottom of our Christmas movie list. Who do you think deserves to win? FACEBOOK: 8-Bit Popcorn INSTAGRAM: 8bitpopcornpodcast YOUTUBE: 8-Bit Popcorn EMAIL: Eightbitpopcorn@hotmail.com…
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Itsy-Bitsy Spiderverse, movie anniversaries and intolerance galore S1.Ep1
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This week on 8-Bit Popcorn the guys discuss the Marvel Spiderman mashup with Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland and movie anniversaries, all the while our show hosts reveal their intolerance of everything and everyone. FOLLOW US: Facebook: 8-bit Popcorn Instagram: 8bitpopcornpodcastBy 8-Bit Popcorn
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