Popcorn & Patriarchy | Feminist Film Review & Creative Confidence Podcast

🎥 The film discussion episode. A companion creative challenge inspired by this film is also available. 🍿💋 This episode of Popcorn & Patriarchy explores 'PRIDE' through a feminist and intersectional lens.Hosts Esme Michaela - filmmaker and Founder of Evulve Productions - and actor, Joe Coates, examine the film’s themes, politics, representation, and cultural impact, asking what it gets right, what it gets wrong, and why it still matters. Littered throughout.Through the Creative Hangup Hotline, listeners can anonymously share their creative fears, blocks, and doubts, with the hosts responding with encouragement, perspective, and inspiration.This episode is proudly supported by Switchboard, the UK's national LGBTQIA+ support line. As Switchboard puts it, they exist to create a space where people can "explore, talk and be truly heard." For over 50 years, their trained LGBTQIA+ volunteers have provided confidential support, helping people navigate questions around identity, relationships, sexual health, and life in general with compassion and understanding.If you or someone you know could benefit from support, Switchboard is available every day from 10am–10pm. You can call 0800 0119 100, email [email protected], use their web chat, or find more information at www.switchboard.lgbt. You can also follow their work on Instagram and Facebook at @switchboardlgbt.A huge thank you to Switchboard for sponsoring us and supporting independent feminist media and helping us foster conversations rooted in empathy, creativity, and community. We'd also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Tash Walker for joining us on this episode and sharing their insights, expertise, and perspective with such generosity.Want even more? Join our Patreon for early access to episodes, bonus content, behind-the-scenes updates, post-episode discussions, and exclusive access to all things Popcorn & Patriarchy.Follow us everywhere at @PopcornAndPatriarchyFind our film diaries and ratings on Letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/PopPatriarchy/)Stuck in a creative spiral? Send your dilemmas to the Creative Hangup Hotline! Expect honesty, confidence boosts, and creative inspiration.(https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeinE3oshLOnXd220wbLhKwvuWrZIpBtRHRxgQFgn2rXYpePA/viewform?fbclid=PAT01DUAQ8t_dleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81NjcwNjczNDMzNTI0MjcAAaeTnt-AvIVe1qilUg1Enf7kodYaGzHw4r8Qr5LI3zS5OseOW0JYDVeKJ0oE4g_aem_NWBxgnFQ1VOoqKWTWpOBBA)

🎬 The creative challenge episode. A companion film discussion exploring the film through a feminist lens is also available.🍿💋 Inspired by 'Barbie', this episode invites listeners to move from analysis to action.Esme and Joe set a creative challenge designed to help you build confidence, experiment with ideas, and make your own work - whether you’re a filmmaker, writer, performer, or simply feeling creatively curious.Through the Creative Hangup Hotline, listeners can anonymously share their creative fears, blocks, and doubts, with the hosts responding with encouragement, perspective, and inspiration.Want even more? Join our Patreon for early access to episodes, bonus content, behind-the-scenes updates, post-episode discussions, and exclusive access to all things Popcorn & Patriarchy.Follow us everywhere at @PopcornAndPatriarchy Find our film diaries and ratings on Letterboxd (PopPatriarchy): https://letterboxd.com/PopPatriarchyStuck in a creative spiral? Send your dilemmas to the Creative Hangup Hotline! Expect honesty, confidence boosts, and creative inspiration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeinE3oshLOnXd220wbLhKwvuWrZIpBtRHRxgQFgn2rXYpePA/viewform?fbclid=PAT01DUAQ8t_dleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81NjcwNjczNDMzNTI0MjcAAaeTnt-AvIVe1qilUg1Enf7kodYaGzHw4r8Qr5LI3zS5OseOW0JYDVeKJ0oE4g_aem_NWBxgnFQ1VOoqKWTWpOBBA

🎥 The film discussion episode. A companion creative challenge inspired by this film is also available. 🍿💋 This episode of Popcorn & Patriarchy explores 'Barbie' through a feminist and intersectional lens.Hosts Esme Michaela - filmmaker and Founder of Evulve Productions - and actor, Joe Coates, examine the film’s themes, politics, representation, and cultural impact, asking what it gets right, what it gets wrong, and why it still matters. Littered throughout Through the Creative Hangup Hotline, listeners can anonymously share their creative fears, blocks, and doubts, with the hosts responding with encouragement, perspective, and inspiration.Want even more? Join our Patreon for early access to episodes, bonus content, behind-the-scenes updates, post-episode discussions, and exclusive access to all things Popcorn & Patriarchy.Follow us everywhere at @PopcornAndPatriarchy Find our film diaries and ratings on Letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/PopPatriarchy/)Stuck in a creative spiral? Send your dilemmas to the Creative Hangup Hotline! Expect honesty, confidence boosts, and creative inspiration.(https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeinE3oshLOnXd220wbLhKwvuWrZIpBtRHRxgQFgn2rXYpePA/viewform?fbclid=PAT01DUAQ8t_dleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81NjcwNjczNDMzNTI0MjcAAaeTnt-AvIVe1qilUg1Enf7kodYaGzHw4r8Qr5LI3zS5OseOW0JYDVeKJ0oE4g_aem_NWBxgnFQ1VOoqKWTWpOBBA)

🍿💋 What if the films we grew up loving… didn’t always love us back?Welcome to Popcorn & Patriarchy - your new favourite film review podcast, where nothing is off limits and no movie is safe.Think late-night chats, unfiltered laughs, and feminist takes on the stories that shaped us. From iconic rom-coms to cult classics, we’re breaking it all down - and building something better, littered with creative inspiration throughout!✨ Expect:– Bold conversations– Creative challenges– Chaotic bestie energy– And the confidence to take up spaceProduced by Evulve Productions.🎬 Press play. Bring snacks. Let’s rethink the script.