
Movie history, stories and culture. My exploration into the magic of the silver screen from then to now. popped.substack.com
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 27 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film HistoryTV & Film | |||

In this episode, I share my thoughts on 007 First Light and take a look at how film and games continue to inspire each other. I also explore how GoldenEye 007 helped define a generation of gaming, from its technical breakthroughs to its long-lasting ... more
In this episode, I dive into my latest obsession with the Star Wars universe, from TV series to movies and games, exploring how the franchise continues to evolve and adapt to modern streaming and cinematic landscapes. I share my thoughts on the succe... more
Join Gareth as he dives into his latest journey through Universal Monster films, revealing how his curiosity and storytelling background shape his take on cinema. Perfect for film enthusiasts, storytellers, or anyone interested in the history of horr... more
In this episode, I read out my essay from the Popped blog where I explore The Bride (2026) as a modern conversation with The Bride of Frankenstein (1935).
Stick around at the end where I have a quick chat around my thoughts on both films!
As always... more
Hello and welcome to Popped. A space to explore cinema history, cinema culture, and how world events can be reflected through the silver screen.
Though I’m not usually into award ceremonies, this year I tuned into BAFTA as a friend of mine was up f... more
Hello and welcome to the Poppedcast. A space to explore cinema history, cinema culture, and how world events can be reflected through the silver screen. Thanks for reading.
This week is an audio version of a written post. I take a look at how three ... more
Hello and welcome back to Popped, a blog connecting film and cinema history to our lived experience.
It’s been a little while but I’m excited to be back with the Poppedcast which has a new feel to it.
After reflecting on the kind of stuff I like to... more
Hello and welcome back to Popped! A newsletter about the history and culture of cinema.
What’s in this month’s Poppedcast?
As usual I have some excellent clips, books and docs to talk about. More detail on each one below. The archive clip this mont... more
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