Weekly conversations breaking down what we're watching, what you should be watching and everything in between.
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Jeff and Kelly love movies. Love watching movies, love going to the movies, but most of all, love blathering on and on about movies. So pull up a chair, listen along, and grab yourself some Popcorn for Dinner!
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Popcorn For Dinner, narrated by Ciara Bravo, is a first-of-its-kind audio sitcom that follows four friends in their early 20s as they try to make it on their own, despite the fact that none of them know what that looks like...at all. Packed with all the enduring elements that make classic sitcoms identifiable (yes, even the laugh track), the show invites you to laugh at both the gang’s hijinks and the format itself. Starring: Maddy Kelly, Charlie Foster, Jillian Ebanks and Ben Fawcett.
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Every week, longtime best friends, Priscilla and Jess talk about the movies they've watched in the hope of deciphering just what is Cinema. Plus: Blind Debates, Filmmaker Drafts, Actor Top 5s, and more!
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“Where cinema meets criticism” Join us as we review a new movie each week. we also pick a theme from the movie of the week and pick an old film to match in what we call “The Movie Mix.”
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George Miller’s Epic Craziness Returns with ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ | Is This Cinema?
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It's a bit more chaos this week as Ayisha joins Priscilla and Jess to discuss George Miller's ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’. They discuss their reactions to the film (5:13), praise for Anya Taylor-Joy's performance, the cinematography, George Miller's creative process (32:12), and so much more! Subscribe to our Newsletter via - https://popcornfordinner…
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#238 - "A Quiet Place Part II" -or- Shotgun Pumpin' Blunt
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Halfway to Halloween Month comes to a close with speedy monsters, stupid kids, and Cillian Murphy in the 2020 horror sequel "A Quiet Place Part II"!
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‘X-Men ‘97’, 'Shogun' plus Eyo & TMT Cure Bankole’s Homesickness
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Bakole was feeling homesick, so he gathered Eyo and TMT to talk about everything from the brilliant 'X-Men '97' (7:30) and 'Shogun' (24:05), to everything else they are currently watching or looking forward to including 'Evil' and 'Dune: Prophecy' (29:46) and so much more! Subscribe to our Newsletter via - https://popcornfordinnerpod.com/#newslette…
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Most Anticipated 2024 Summer Films | Is This Cinema?
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It's an exciting episode of 'Is This Cinema?' this week as Obiora returns to the pod to discuss and rank the most anticipated films of summer 2024 with Priscilla and Jess. They talk about what makes a summer film (5:15), their rankings (15:00), romcom recommendations (31:47) their unanimous top 3 rankings (54:23), and so much more! Subscribe to our…
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Nothing is more precious than this podcast. So Bankole, Kachi and Tamara return one final time to share the full gamut of their thoughts on both the finale to HBO's 'The Sympathizer' and the season as a whole (6:05). Subscribe to our Newsletter via - https://popcornfordinnerpod.com/#newsletter Host: Bankole Imoukhuede Guests: Kachi and Tamara Produ…
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Revisiting ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ Ahead Of ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ | Is This Cinema?
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In anticipation of 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga', Priscilla and Jess are joined by Ebuka as they revisit the Mad Max franchise, focusing on the last release, 'Mad Max: Fury Road'. They talk about their introduction to the franchise (3:03), the cinematography of Fury Road (9:37), George Miller's vision (16:44), predictions for Furiosa (28:43), and so mu…
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We're Still Thinking About 'Shogun'!
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No Seppukus Required! On the heels of its two-season renewal, we're finally getting into the glorious first season of FX's 'Shogun' (5:50). Ebube and Ayisha ride in to discuss their thoughts on the renewal, the show's rich characters, not liking children and much more! Subscribe to our Newsletter via - https://popcornfordinnerpod.com/#newsletter Al…
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Bankole, Ebuka & TMT congregate one final time to discuss the Sugar finale. They share their overall thoughts on the finale (11:27), the relevance of the big twist (21:46), learning from other life forms (29:48) AND SO MUCH MORE. Subscribe to our Newsletter via - https://popcornfordinnerpod.com/#newsletter Also available on Youtube - https://youtu.…
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#237 - "Little Monsters" -or- Teddy McGiggles Gotta Go
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Halfway to Halloween Month heads back to the land down under in Week 3 with the horror/comedy "Little Monsters"!
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‘Bridgerton’ Season 3 Part 1 Reactions!
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Dear reader, it's 'Bridgerton' Season 3 time!! And as a bonus, we've got our favourite ladies of the court, Ayisha and Lolade, present to dissect their general thoughts on Part 1 of 'Bridgerton' Season 3 (1:25), some of the season's romantic tropes (18:00), an episode-by-episode analysis (22:34) and some predictions for next month's Part 2 (1:13:00…
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The 'Goofy Ryan Gosling' Podium & ‘The Fall Guy’ | Is This Cinema?
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It's the 'Goofy Ryan Gosling' podium! Join Priscilla and Jess as they discuss how much they enjoyed David Leitch's 'The Fall Guy' (3:00) and the importance of stunt doubles in filmmaking (7:19) before Banky joins them to rank their top 3 favourite 'Goofy Ryan Gosling' films & performances (16:25)! Subscribe to our Newsletter via - https://popcornfo…
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It's All for One, but unfortunately, the blood brothers have been split up this week. So, Bankole first talks with Kachi (2:55) and then Tamara (21:30) about how on board they are for the ongoing 'The Sympathizer' season, not knowing much about the character of The Captain, The General's plans and the show wasting Sandra Oh. Subscribe to our Newsle…
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#236 - "The Menu" -or- Some Fourth Wahlberg
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Halfway to Halloween Month gets delicious - and hilarious - with the black comedy/horror movie "The Menu"!
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Our Favourite ‘I’m Just A Girl’ Movies & ‘The Idea of You’ | Is This Cinema?
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They are just girls! Ayisha and Lolade excitedly reunite to discuss the meaning of 'I'm Just a Girl' and its Wattpad history (3:50), before discussing the Prime Video release, 'The Idea of You' starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine (16:38). Then they wrap up by sharing their favourite 'I'm Just a Girl' movies (50:26). Subscribe to our Newsl…
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'Challengers' is Fun, Horny and Full of Movie Stars! | Is This Cinema?
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Priscilla and Ayisha are out on the court discussing tennis, tensions and throuples as they dissect Luca Guadagnino's 'Challengers'. They talk about their initial expectations from the trailer (5:15), then they discuss Zendaya (8:43), criticisms of the movie (15:20), Tashi's relationship with Art and Patrick (32:28) and much much more! Subscribe to…
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Bankole and Tamara have gathered their Vietnamese-speaking extras to discuss Episode 4 of HBO's 'The Sympathizer' (6:40). They touch on the departure of Park Chan-wook from the directing chair (8:55), the episode's new characters (18:00) and finally, the many important topics that the episode attacked head on (22:03) Subscribe to our Newsletter via…
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Bankole, Ebuka & TMT are back to do the work that needs to be done. They touch on THAT final scene of episode 6 (8:10), TMT has a wild theory about Bernie (17:08) and the best movie jobs (34:15) AND SO MUCH MORE. Subscribe to our Newsletter via - https://popcornfordinnerpod.com/#newsletter Also available on Youtube - https://youtu.be/vJMifbj9wGg Ho…
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#235 - "Talk to Me" -or- Who Done Did It and to Whom?
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Popcorn For Dinner goes down under to start Halfway to Halloween Month with the Australian A24 horror hit "Talk to Me"!
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Love it or Leave it but Bankole, Tamara and Kachi are back to discuss Episode 3 of HBO's 'The Sympathizer' (4:32). They make sure to commend Director Park Chan-wook's staging and execution of the episode's big setpiece (12:20) before analysing the Council of Robert Downey Jrs (20:20) and much more! Subscribe to our Newsletter via - https://popcornf…
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#234 - "Encanto" -or- Cool It with the Bruno Talk!
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Big, Huge, Gigantic Family Movie Month comes to a close with the musical magic of the Family Madrigal in "Encanto"!
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Everything Bankole and Tamara did, they did for the cause, including convening to discuss the first two episodes of HBO's 'The Sympathizer'. They make sure to touch on Director Park Chan-wook's exquisite filmmaking (7:58), debate the quality of Robert Downey Jr's performance(s) (17:00) and praise finally seeing the War in Vietnam and its aftermath …
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Bankole, Ebuka and TMT have returned to do the essential work and get into Episodes 3&4 of 'Sugar' on Apple TV+ (7:25). They start with the developments in the Olivia mystery (9:45) and continued praise for Eric Lange's performance before getting into the real mystery of the show; just who the hell is John Sugar? (23:15) Subscribe to our Newsletter…
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#233 - "Yours, Mine & Ours" -or- You Continued to Not
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Big, Huge, Ridiculously Giant Family Movie Month brings us way, WAY too many kids in the Dennis Quaid/Rene Russo comedy "Yours, Mine, and Ours"!
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#232 - "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" -or- John Corbett's Long Hair
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Big Huge Giant Family Movie Month moves away from a gaggle of children and towards a gaggle of overbearing relatives with the 2002 independent rom-com "My Big Fat Greek Wedding"!
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Ayisha & Shore are back Italian city-hopping for an episode-by-episode discussion of the "dark and twisty" second half of Netflix's 'Ripley' (7:00). More thoughts on stairs, the show's impressive architecture, the introduction of our Inspector and the disappointment of Marge. Subscribe to our Newsletter via - https://popcornfordinnerpod.com/#newsle…
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'The Regime' Series Finale & 'How to Date Billy Walsh' Recommendations!
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Hello my loves! Bankole, Ayisha and Lolade head to Middle Europe one last time to share their thoughts on the finale of HBO's 'The Regime' (6:03), including whether Elena was changed by her experience with Herbert (10:30), whether the show thinks America always gets its way (15:40) and much more. Then they talk about the Prime Video romantic film, …
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Bankole, Ebuka & TMT reconvene in the seedy bowels of LA for some private detecting while discussing the Colin Farrell-led Apple TV+ neo-noir detective drama, 'Sugar'. They first start with a Chance Perdomo tribute (7:27), before getting into their ecstatic feelings about the two-episode premiere of 'Sugar' (8:50), praise for its filmmaking (20:02)…
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#231 - "Cheaper by the Dozen" -or- Oprah Got Beef Canceled?
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Big, Giant Family Month gets started with Steve Martin, Bonnie Hunt, and way too many kids in the 2003 comedy "Cheaper by the Dozen"!
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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 acr…
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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 A…
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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), befo…
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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 - http…
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'Invincible' Season 2, Episode 7 Reactions
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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 …
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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 ava…
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#230 - "Bodies Bodies Bodies" -or- A Dick Until They're Dead
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Women Director's Month gets modern with the Gen-Z skewering pseudo-slasher "Bodies Bodies Bodies"!
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'Invincible' Season 2, Episode 6 Reactions
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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:/…
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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. Sub…
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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 c…
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Women-Directed Movies Month goes ultra-90s with a killer cast in the California comedy classic "Clueless"!
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'Invincible' Season 2, Episode 5 Reactions
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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 Youtu…
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'Dune: Part Two' Is FINALLY Here and It's Perfect? | Is This Cinema?
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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 …
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The 2024 OSCARS Reactions: Predictable But Fun! | Is This Cinema?
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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://popcornfordinnerpo…
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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 t…
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#228 - "Big" -or- Is He Gonna Leave Me Somewhere?
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To honor the women behind the scenes, this March Popcorn for Dinner is watching films directed by women. We kick it off with the classic Penny Marshall comedy "Big"!
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Our Final OSCARS Predictions! | Is This Cinema?
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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 …
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The Top 5 Films of 2023 | Is This Cinema?
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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: Priscil…
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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 News…
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#227 - Popcorn For Dinner Writes a Movie: Part 3
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Popcorn For Dinner takes another stab at pitching a movie with talk of body-snatching, gangster ghosts, and other general nonsense!
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What the DGA, SAG & PGA winners mean for the OSCARS! | Is This Cinema?
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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…
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‘The Iron Claw’ & The Zac Efron Podium | Is This Cinema?
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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 m…
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