Hot Takes: Popcorn & Sidequests

Bonus Episode: My Comic Con Cape Town 2026 Recap

Comic Con Cape Town 2026 was an unforgettable experience, and in this video I share exactly why.From hosting and taking part in a movie quiz to connecting with fans and chatting with people who are just as geeky as I am, this event was everything I love about pop culture in one place. It is about community, passion, and celebrating the worlds we love on screen and in comics.At the end of the video, there is also a special interview with cosplayer Valkyriesiren, talking about cosplay, creativity, and what Comic Con means to the community.

Anime | S02E02

This week on Popcorn & Sidequests we dive into anime, nostalgia and the shows that shaped so many childhoods. I talk about growing up in Namibia without the famous SABC 2 anime afternoons, discovering Digimon through M-Net, getting introduced to Pokémon through Simba chips, and why I still believe Digimon is superior. I also discuss Mortal Kombat II, why Jon Bernthal remains the perfect Punisher, revisiting WandaVision during my MCU rewatch, and the horror film I’m most excited to watch this weekend. Most importantly, this episode is built around your anime opinions, hot takes, favourite openings, nostalgic memories and the anime that got you hooked in the first place. If you love anime, gaming, movies and pop culture conversations, this one’s for you.

Comic Con Cape Town | S02E01

Welcome to Season 2 of Popcorn & Sidequests. This week’s episode is all about Comic Con Cape Town. From celebrity panels and anime voice actors to movie conversations, fandom culture and surviving four straight days of convention chaos, The Movie Guy breaks down one of his favourite Comic Con experiences yet. Barry also shares stories from the convention floor, talks about meeting fellow movie fans, reflects on why Comic Con means so much to pop culture communities, and discusses upcoming films like Mortal Kombat II and The Mandalorian and Grogu. If you missed Comic Con Cape Town, this episode was made for you. I’m The Movie Guy, and I’ll see you at the movies, because movies are awesome.

Comic Con Cape Town | Season 2

Welcome to Season 2 of Popcorn & Sidequests. This week’s episode is all about Comic Con Cape Town. From celebrity panels and anime voice actors to movie conversations, fandom culture and surviving four straight days of convention chaos, The Movie Guy breaks down one of his favourite Comic Con experiences yet. Barry also shares stories from the convention floor, talks about meeting fellow movie fans, reflects on why Comic Con means so much to pop culture communities, and discusses upcoming films like Mortal Kombat II and The Mandalorian and Grogu. If you missed Comic Con Cape Town, this episode was made for you. I’m The Movie Guy, and I’ll see you at the movies, because movies are awesome.

Hot Takes: Popcorn & Sidequests

This week on Popcorn & Sidequests, we’re diving into some spicy movie and TV hot takes. From controversial opinions about Christopher Nolan to debates about sequels, overrated films, and classic sitcoms, this episode is full of opinions that might start a few arguments. Join me as I react to your hot takes and share a few of my own. #PopcornAndSidequests #HotTakes #MoviePodcast #TheMovieGuy #PopCulture