Popcorn for Dinner

By Bankole ImoukhuedeTV & Film TV Reviews

Popcorn for Dinner episodes

October 27 MCU 12: No. 3 'Avengers: Endgame' Makes It All Worth It
This one's for all the (infinity) marbles. All our guests have turned to dust, so Bankole, Ebuka and Steve are going back in time to discuss 'Avengers: Endgame', Marvel's ambitious culmination of their ambitious cinematic project.
(04:20) - Why Do We Love 'Avengers: Endgame'
(27:40) - Time Heist: New York/New Jersey
(37:40) - Time Heist: Asgard
(43:40) - Time Heist: Morag & Vormir
(55:15) - Tony Stark & Steve Rogers completing their arcs
(1:13:40) - Categories
(1:37:30) - Film-Specific Superlatives
(1:47:10) - 'Avengers Endgame: Encore’

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Host: Bankole Imoukhuede & Ebuka
Guest: Steve
Production by: Bankole Imoukhuede
2 hr 11 min
October 23 'Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother', Plus We Return to the London Film Festival!
Chris returns to the podcast (like he never left!) to discuss the recently concluded London Film Festival and some of its noteworthy films that are poised to take this year's awards season by storm. Later, Bankole is joined by Oseghale to get into the katana-wielding, hadith-praying, jihad-having, 'Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother', starring Mahershala Ali and directed by Bassam Tariq.
(01:40) - Chris's Return to the London Film Festival
(04:45) - 'Wild Horse Nine'
(10:50) - 'Possible Love'
(13:50) - 'The Debut'
(17:40) - 'Paper Tiger'
(25:00) - 'Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother'
(28:20) - Our Favourite scenes
(33:40) - Discussing some criticisms
(44:45) - Dissecting the end

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Host: Bankole Imoukhuede
Guests: Chris & Oseghale
Production by: Bankole Imoukhuede
1 hr 19 min
October 21 'Slow Horses' Season 6 Finale: Moscow Rules
...Watch Your Back!
Bankole, Angel & Chris are back, tissues and their finest malts in hand, to discuss the emotional and eventful season finale of 'Slow Horses' Season 6. They mourn, try to answer some questions and above all, wonder why Damien saved his best suit for his worst day.
(07:50) - Responding to some YouTube Comments
(09:25) - Season Finale Recap
(17:10) - Events at the Safe House
(28:00) - River & Frank
(30:20) - Lamb in London
(44:10) - River Returns Home
(58:30) - Season 7's Trailer
(1:09:20) - Episode Awards

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Host: Bankole Imoukhuede
Guests: Angel & Chris
Production by: Bankole Imoukhuede
1 hr 22 min
October 14 'Slow Horses' Season 6, Episode 5: A Romantic Place to Die
This is a good one. To discuss this week's excellent 'Slow Horses' episode, we've flown in Ebube for what we assure him is a harmless trade that definitely won't lead to his death. The group discusses the monumental shifts in River & Sid's relationship this week, Lamb's excellent spycraft, burning questions for the finale and most importantly, just how much is rent in London?
(04:30) - What Else We’re Watching
(06:50) - Episode 5’s recap
(10:00) - A Harrowing Cold Open
(19:00) - River & Sid
(37:25) - Lamb
(52:40) - Safe House
(1:10:30) - Awards
(1:19:25) - Questions for the Finale
(1:31:25) - 'CELEBRITY TRAITORS' Post-Credit

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Host: Bankole Imoukhuede
Guests: Ebube Ubochi, Angel & Chris
Production by: Bankole Imoukhuede
1 hr 37 min
October 08 Tom Cruise's 'Digger' Is Divisive. What Side Are We On?
'Digger', one of the year's most anticipated films turned most divisive, is finally here. It is Tom Cruise's first wholly original film in over a decade and he teams up with four-time Academy Award winner Alejandro González Iñárritu. The film boasts a stacked cast, lavish production design and an ambitious premise. So just where in the Digger Divide do Bankole & Ayisha fall?
(02:00) - 'Digger' Discussion (FULL SPOILERS)
(12:50) - What is the Film About?
(20:45) - The Film’s Big Reveal
(37:50) - Societal Satires in 2026
(55:00) - The Critical Divide
(59:50) - Our Best Scenes

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Hosts: Bankole Imoukhuede & Ayisha Belgore
Production by: Bankole Imoukhuede
1 hr 16 min
October 07 'Slow Horses' Season 6, Episode 4: Baker, Agent 4496
Buddy System! That's the #1 rule for all spies, even when going to the little spy room. Bankole, Angel & Chris are back to discuss this week's episode of 'Slow Horses'. Can we trust Sid? Should Sid trust Diana? And does Lamb really have a heart of gold? They discuss it all, plus why this is a uniquely good episode for River.
(6:25) - Episode 4 Reactions
(9:15) - Chaos at the Services
(18:20) - Diana
(29:30) - Lamb & Frank
(45:15) - Episode Awards

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Host: Bankole Imoukhuede
Guests: Angel & Chris
Production by: Bankole Imoukhuede
56 min
September 30 'Slow Horses' Season 6, Episode 3: A Petri Dish of Intrigue
Bankole, Angel and Chris are reminiscing about Bali as they discuss this week's episode of 'Slow Horses'. Pleasant reunions, unpleasant Lamb and an attempt to unfurl this season's mystery. We have it all. Do you want some tea?
(3:25) - Responding to Listeners’ Comments
(11:05) - Episode 3 Reactions
(11:30) - River & Sid
(23:10) - Louisa’s Return
(29:25) - Lamb, Ho & Reese
(33:55) - Diana & Flyte
(40:00) - Plot check-in
(54:00) - Episode Awards

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Host: Bankole Imoukhuede
Guests: Angel & Chris
Production by: Bankole Imoukhuede
1 hr 11 min
September 27 'My Father’s Shadow' Arrives on Netflix, Plus Japa Diaries Speaks with Akinola Davies Jr.
Following the long-awaited arrival of the BAFTA-winning 'My Father's Shadow' on Netflix Africa, our friends from the Japa Diaries Podcast stopped by to share their interview with the film's director, Akinola Davies Jr. If you're in the United Kingdom, Canada or the USA, you can watch the film on MUBI
(2:15) - What is the Japa Diaries Podcast?
(5:00) - Abimisola’s ‘Japa story’
(10:05) - Spoiler-Free thoughts on 'My Father's Shadow'
(17:05) - Abimisola’s TV Watchlist
(21:15) - Japa Diaries' interview with Akinola Davies Jr.

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Host: Bankole Imoukhuede
Guest: Abimisola
Production by: Bankole Imoukhuede
1 hr 13 min
September 23 'Slow Horses' Season 6, Episode 2: Hello, River
It's an episode of returns...and we aren't just talking about Angel's. The crew gets into this week's heavy-on-the-answers episode of 'Slow Horses' Season 6. Diana's under pressure, Emma Flyte needs to drink, Standish needs to not drink and of course, the gag that was 4 years in the making.
(03:45) - Episode Discussion
(5:00) - Answers for Last Week’s Mysteries
(24:28) - RIP Moira?
(31:10) - Syd’s Return
(39:45) - Ho & Standish Corners
(45:55) - Episode Awards

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Host: Bankole Imoukhuede
Guests: Angel & Chris
Production by: Bankole Imoukhuede
55 min
September 20 'The Invite' is a Filmmaking Marvel. 1st AC, Lucas Deans tells us how they did it!
You are invited - yes, you too - to join Bankole & Ayisha as they tell you why you should run to see Olivia Wilde's excellent comedy, 'The Invite'. They then get into all the spoilers that make the Seth Rogen, Ed Norton and Penélope Cruz starrer one of the year's best films. Later, Bankole is joined by the film's 1st AC, Lucas Deans, to discuss the film's masterful camera work and his experiences working on both 'The Invite' & 'The Studio'.

(1:30) - Spoiler-Free Pitch for 'The Invite'
(14:20) - SPOILER WARNING
(21:07) - The film's excellent performances
(31:10) - Our reads of the ending
(42:25) - Lucas Deans welcome to the show
(43:50) - What does a 1st AC Do?
(51:05) - The unique process of shooting 'The Invite'
(1:09:45) - Making 'The Studio'
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Hosts: Bankole Imoukhuede & Ayisha Belgore
Guest: Lucas Deans
Production by: Bankole Imoukhuede
1 hr 25 min