Popcorn machine in the home theater - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

Kuraudo · 03-23-2008, 09:12 PM

Microwave popcorn is TOO salty but not the right kind of buttery if you ask me.

Although I used to live in Popcorn hell called Target and have to make it everyday in my teen years for 2 years, I'm actually not in hate of Popcorn. Odd isn't it?

I would be bothered if the butter started rotting everything in place and staining things by its smell and possibly color.

obiwopkenobi62 · 03-23-2008, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Sylin

I'd stay away from hot air poppers. They tend to make your popcorn chewy, and are outright abysmal if you use less-than-quality kernels.

The best "simulation" of movie theater popcorn, IMHO, is an oil popper from West Bend called the StirCrazy. It's relatively cheap--about $35 at Target or Amazon--and does a fantastic job, especially if you use dedicated, butter-flavored popping oil. But you can also use it to get really gourmet, like using olive oil and then topping your corn with pepper and sea salt, etc. The design is pretty ingenious, too.

My family and I LOVE us some popcorn, so I'm always open to suggestions on what gives the best experience. I used to really like JiffyPop, but it is hard to find, a pain to make, and doesn't work on glass-top stoves.

Thanks for that info. I will check it out.

tommyboy81 · 03-23-2008, 10:16 PM

I got a popcorn maker add-on for my PS3. It was $149.00. It makes enough for 2 people. The heat from the PS3 pops the popcorn.

iNCREDiPiNOY · 03-23-2008, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by tommyboy81

I got a popcorn maker add-on for my PS3. It was $149.00. It makes enough for 2 people. The heat from the PS3 pops the popcorn.

lmao! can you buy one for me?

jsb_hburg · 03-23-2008, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jwbbud

screw the popcorn, CC has kegerators for 499.99

why not both?

tommyboy81 · 03-23-2008, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by iNCREDiPiNOY

lmao! can you buy one for me?

Its hard to come by. It was either this or a hot dog cooker.

jsb_hburg · 03-23-2008, 10:31 PM

I scored a small Paragon Theater 4 on eBay really cheap, under $175 including shipping.

A couple of months later, I added an exhaust fan just above the machine to vent the oily steam so it would not affect the the projector lens and overwhelm the home theater.

I bought a 50 lbs. bag of popcorn for $15 and Flavacol for $3 at a restaurant supply store and small tubs of Lou Ana coconut oil at Wal-Mart. No regrets.

iNCREDiPiNOY · 03-23-2008, 10:34 PM

No one care about Cotton Candy Maker.

Edit: Amazon has one for $44.35 shipped with Amazon Prime!

tommyboy81 · 03-23-2008, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iNCREDiPiNOY

No one care about Cotton Candy Maker.

Edit: Amazon has one for $44.35 shipped with Amazon Prime!

Are you sure?

meckel · 03-23-2008, 11:28 PM

Got mine from popthis.com a few years ago (4 oz.) I think it was on sale for around 270ish

http://popthis.com/

this is the popper I got
http://popthis.com/theaterpop4oz.html

I love their popcorn (and so does the rest of the family) I do recommend getting these for popcorn. They are pre-measured for the popcorn, oil and salt

http://popthis.com/54ozsnappak.html

I get the 1st 45 packs for 18 buck is not bad, they also sell popcorn bags, flavored salts and other stuff.

good luck

meckel · 03-23-2008, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Sylin

My family and I LOVE us some popcorn, so I'm always open to suggestions on what gives the best experience. I used to really like JiffyPop, but it is hard to find, a pain to make, and doesn't work on glass-top stoves.

Target carries Jiffypop I have also seen it at Food Lion, so ask your local grocery store.

but, if you can afford and justify the expense a popcorn machine I HIGHLY recommend.

X-Ninja · 03-23-2008, 11:53 PM

I just use a little popcorn maker.

Cant stand microwaved popcorn... much. Ill eat it if i have to, but i try my best not to.
The butter tastes like crap.

BirdManJr · 03-24-2008, 12:00 AM

If you want the best popcorn for watching movies

Click this link...nuff said

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fcn4p213Zg8

Brian Cash · 03-24-2008, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by quirkmanly

Brian Cash mentioned in another thread that he saw one at Sam's Club for $200. They always seem to be a good bet for that kind of item.

Cheers!

QM

Yeah i bought mine at sames club and its awesome used for the first time this weekend and deff worth the money if you like popcorn

BirdManJr · 03-24-2008, 12:20 AM

I like my popcorn light and fluffy

Sylin · 03-24-2008, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by BirdManJr

If you want the best popcorn for watching movies

Click this link...nuff said

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fcn4p213Zg8

That's a woman!

Cinema · 03-24-2008, 02:16 AM

A couple of brands of popcorn machines that I like are Cretors and Gold Medal.

Check to see how the popcorn is kept warm. If you want to keep the machine in your home theater and the popcorn is warmed only by a flood light you might have a problem if a large amount of light bothers you.

If it has a heating element in the bottom of the machine (not talking about the kettle) you can partly unscrew the flood light and just let the heating element keep the popcorn warm thus keeping the stray light levels down in your theater.

Look into buying the pre-measured packs that include the popcorn, salt and popping oil. You can do without these, but it makes it a lot easier. The popcorn seed retains more of its moister in a sealed package. The moisture is needed for a good popped kernel. Check to see if you can buy these locally because shipping will cost about the same as the product, if not more.

Also buy a new pack of cloth diapers. After you are through popping, wipe the kettle inside and out to prevent build up of oil and salt. It is fast and easy and makes cleaning a lot easier. If you wipe it down after popping you can easily keep it clean with glass cleaner and paper towels at a later time.

Now for the butter – get an electric baby bottle warmer (single), buy a squeezable food service bottle that you can heat, then fill it with your favorite buttery topping. Your table top butter does not work well as it contains too much water and tends to make the popcorn soggy. If you like real butter, may I suggest Odell’s as it is made for theater popcorn. They also have a good butter substitute.

Also a popping tip: Leave a door on the machine slightly open (not enough to let the popcorn pop out of the machine). This allows some of the steam to escape during the popping and allows for crisper popcorn.

iNCREDiPiNOY · 03-24-2008, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Sylin

That's a woman!

No I think thats Jack Thompson aka Expert Gaming Politician, lol!

ay221 · 03-24-2008, 04:33 AM

I think it would be a pain to clean. I use Orville Redenbacher's pour over butter popcorn. It's a microwave bag, and then when its done you pour out the butter from a seperate pouch.

Sylin · 03-24-2008, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by iNCREDiPiNOY

No I think thats Jack Thompson aka Expert Gaming Politician, lol!

ROFL! I think he's really Tipper Gore in disguise anyhow.

03-24-2008, 12:20 AM	#35
BirdManJr Power Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray reviews:3	I like my popcorn light and fluffy Last edited by BirdManJr; 03-24-2008 at 12:20 AM. Reason: Yay

03-24-2008, 02:16 AM	#37
Cinema New Member Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Prime collection:-	A couple of brands of popcorn machines that I like are Cretors and Gold Medal. Check to see how the popcorn is kept warm. If you want to keep the machine in your home theater and the popcorn is warmed only by a flood light you might have a problem if a large amount of light bothers you. If it has a heating element in the bottom of the machine (not talking about the kettle) you can partly unscrew the flood light and just let the heating element keep the popcorn warm thus keeping the stray light levels down in your theater. Look into buying the pre-measured packs that include the popcorn, salt and popping oil. You can do without these, but it makes it a lot easier. The popcorn seed retains more of its moister in a sealed package. The moisture is needed for a good popped kernel. Check to see if you can buy these locally because shipping will cost about the same as the product, if not more. Also buy a new pack of cloth diapers. After you are through popping, wipe the kettle inside and out to prevent build up of oil and salt. It is fast and easy and makes cleaning a lot easier. If you wipe it down after popping you can easily keep it clean with glass cleaner and paper towels at a later time. Now for the butter – get an electric baby bottle warmer (single), buy a squeezable food service bottle that you can heat, then fill it with your favorite buttery topping. Your table top butter does not work well as it contains too much water and tends to make the popcorn soggy. If you like real butter, may I suggest Odell’s as it is made for theater popcorn. They also have a good butter substitute. Also a popping tip: Leave a door on the machine slightly open (not enough to let the popcorn pop out of the machine). This allows some of the steam to escape during the popping and allows for crisper popcorn. Last edited by Cinema; 03-24-2008 at 05:36 AM.

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03-23-2008, 09:12 PM	#21
Kuraudo Active Member Member since:Feb 2008	Microwave popcorn is TOO salty but not the right kind of buttery if you ask me. Although I used to live in Popcorn hell called Target and have to make it everyday in my teen years for 2 years, I'm actually not in hate of Popcorn. Odd isn't it? I would be bothered if the butter started rotting everything in place and staining things by its smell and possibly color.

03-23-2008, 10:16 PM	#23
tommyboy81 Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Savannah, GA Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:93 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:2	I got a popcorn maker add-on for my PS3. It was $149.00. It makes enough for 2 people. The heat from the PS3 pops the popcorn.

03-23-2008, 10:31 PM	#27
jsb_hburg Active Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Camp Hill, PA	I scored a small Paragon Theater 4 on eBay really cheap, under $175 including shipping. A couple of months later, I added an exhaust fan just above the machine to vent the oily steam so it would not affect the the projector lens and overwhelm the home theater. I bought a 50 lbs. bag of popcorn for $15 and Flavacol for $3 at a restaurant supply store and small tubs of Lou Ana coconut oil at Wal-Mart. No regrets.

03-23-2008, 10:34 PM	#28
iNCREDiPiNOY Banned Member since:Aug 2007 Location:NoHo, Cali PSN:iNCREDiPiNOY Wii:6379344902430379 Blu-ray collection:143 Trading Score:16	No one care about Cotton Candy Maker. Edit: Amazon has one for $44.35 shipped with Amazon Prime!

03-23-2008, 11:28 PM	#30
meckel Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Nashville, TN 4K collection:776 Blu-ray collection:3057	Got mine from popthis.com a few years ago (4 oz.) I think it was on sale for around 270ish http://popthis.com/ this is the popper I got http://popthis.com/theaterpop4oz.html I love their popcorn (and so does the rest of the family) I do recommend getting these for popcorn. They are pre-measured for the popcorn, oil and salt http://popthis.com/54ozsnappak.html I get the 1st 45 packs for 18 buck is not bad, they also sell popcorn bags, flavored salts and other stuff. good luck

03-23-2008, 11:53 PM	#32
X-Ninja Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:North Bay, Ontario Posts: Over 1100.......... PSNetwork- Axecution Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:6	I just use a little popcorn maker. Cant stand microwaved popcorn... much. Ill eat it if i have to, but i try my best not to. The butter tastes like crap.

03-24-2008, 12:00 AM	#33
BirdManJr Power Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray reviews:3	If you want the best popcorn for watching movies Click this link...nuff said http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fcn4p213Zg8

03-24-2008, 04:33 AM	#39
ay221 Special Member Member since:Oct 2006	I think it would be a pain to clean. I use Orville Redenbacher's pour over butter popcorn. It's a microwave bag, and then when its done you pour out the butter from a seperate pouch.

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