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Entertainment journalist Leigh Livingstone and movie enthusiast Tim Iffland break down the best new film releases, trailers and movie news. Bite-sized, moreish and a little salty - this is Popcorn Podcast with Leigh and Tim.

Leigh Livingstone


    • Jul 3, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 375 EPISODES


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    Nora Zehetner interview (Boneyard)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 14:06


    Indie actress Nora Zehetner drops by Popcorn Pals to talk her new crime thriller, Boneyard. Starring Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and Mel Gibson, Boneyard is inspired by the West Mesa Murders where the skeletal remains of eleven women and girls were discovered in the New Mexico desert as they search for a killer within a angled web of intrigue and suspicion. In our chat we uncovered what drew Nora to this important project, how she decompresses after an intense day of filming, the balloon inspired meditation tips she gave Tim and what always scared her as a kid. Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Asif Akbar and Vincent E. McDaniel interview (Boneyard)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 13:12


    Filmmakers Asif Akbar and Vincent E. McDaniel join Popcorn Pals to discuss their new indie film, Boneyard. Starring Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and Mel Gibson, Boneyard is inspired by the West Mesa Murders where the skeletal remains of eleven women and girls were discovered in the New Mexico desert as they search for a killer within a angled web of intrigue and suspicion. In our chat, Asif and Vincent reveal why true crime stories grip audiences, how they walked the entertainment and thriller tight rope, and what it was like working with iconic actor Mel Gibson.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Rachel House interview (The Mountain)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 18:04


    Rachel House joins the podcast with an open heart as we discuss her brilliant feature film directorial debut, The Mountain. Starring Elizabeth Atkinson, Terrance Daniel and Reuben Francis, about three children on a mission to find healing under the watchful eye of Taranaki Maunga (Mountain), where they learn the true spirit of adventure and the magic of friendship. The conversation may begin talking about Tims new Gandalf tattoo, but it quickly ventures into a discussion about the personal layers House brings to the story, the power of using kids as vessels to communicate profound and important things about culture and identity and we look back at a film that brought her joy. Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Joshua John Miller interview (The Exorcism)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 11:38


    The Exorcism writer/director Joshua John Miller drops by Popcorn Pals to discuss his new meta horror film staring our very own Russell Crowe and Sam Worthington. The Exorcism is a movie within a movie about a troubled actor who begins to unravel while shooting a remake of the 1973 Oscar winning classic, The Exorcist and Millers own father stared in the horror classic! Did someone say meta? In our chat, Miller reveals if he was tempted to tinker with his film having made it some five years ago, what his multi-layerd film is trying to say about redemption and forgiveness, and the importance of queerness in the story and so much more. Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Hannah Waddingham interview (The Garfield Movie)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 9:20


    The delightful Hannah Waddingham drops by Popcorn Podcast to discuss her wickedly brilliant role in The Garfield Movie. In The Garfield Movie, Garfield's (Chris Pratt) unexpected reunion with his long-lost father (Samuel L Jackson), ragged alley cat Vic, forces the perpetually hungry tabby and his canine friend Odie from their perfectly pampered lives to join Vic on a risky heist. Waddingham may be "jet-lagged up the wazoo" for our interview, but the triple-threat superstar still regales us with juicy tidbits about her villainous character, Jinx, why Saturdays are actually the worst day of the week and responds to a special message from Leigh.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2024 46:54


    Popcorn Pals travels 300 years into the future with entertainment journalist Connor Dalton to chat Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Wes Ball has taken the reigns from director Matt Reeves for the fourth instalment in the wildly successful and critically acclaimed series. Set many years after the reign of Caesar, Noa, a young ape, goes on a journey that will lead him to question everything he's been taught about the past and make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike. Tim and Dalton talk everything from The Simpsons references, whether the franchise needed another entry, its flawless visual effects and the jet lag induced double feature Connor subjected himself to. All this and much more!Popcorn Pals is a Popcorn Podcast with Leigh and Tim spin-off series.Check out our pal Connor Dalton over on their instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/connordaltonn?igsh=a2UzemN5MG85ZmViKnow someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Fall Guy review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 26:22


    Let's hear it for the stunties! Popcorn Podcast tumbles into David Leitch's The Fall Guy, starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. The action-packed ode to stuntpeople – the brave souls who get shot at, crashed into and thrown through windows for our entertainment – marks former stuntman Leitch's most personal project to date, filmed among the stunning sites of Sydney. Drop in to this bite-sized no-spoiler Popcorn Podcast episode for The Fall Guy fun.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Matt Brown interview (Freud's Last Session)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 21:47


    Filmmaker Matt Brown joins Popcorn Podcast to discuss his latest film Freud's Last Session, starring Sir Anthony Hopkins as neurologist Sigmund Freud, Matthew Goode as famous author CS Lewis. As a double major in English and Polictical science, Brown is obviously interested in life's big questions and the heart of the human condition, and that is evident in the films he makes. So, Brown dropped by to discuss how he convinced Anthony Hopkins the role of Freud was right for him; how to hold onto our beliefs while still respecting differing opinions; and how he put that philosophy into practice while collaborating with playwright Mark St Germain on Freud's Last Session.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Challengers review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 25:55


    Grab a fresh towel. Popcorn Podcast serves up a saucy Challengers movie review as Leigh and Tim rally over Luca Guadagnino's latest. The tense drama stars Zendaya, Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist as three tennis prodigies in a messy, sexy love triangle. Love-all, indeed.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Colin and Cameron Cairnes interview (Late Night With The Devil)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 18:04


    Late Night With The Devil filmmaking brothers Colin and Cameron Cairnes are here to talk about their new film, which is making waves and setting box office records. Melding found footage and mock-documentary style structures, their film is fresh and unique in a done-to-death (pardon the pun) arena. In a fun and insightful chat, Colin and Cameron talk more about the controversy surrounding Late Night With The Devil and the impact its had; convincing their crew to NOT do their best work; and why they can now die happy.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Jordon Prince-Wright interview (Before Dawn)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 23:49


    Australian filmmaker Jordon Prince-Wright is one to watch. The discovery of compelling WWI diary entries from ANZAC soldiers has led him to Before Dawn – his biggest project yet. In an in-depth conversation, Popcorn Podcast learns of Jordon Prince-Wright's passion for these untold stories, his tenacious pursuit in casting lead Levi Miller, how nothing could quite prepare him for the scale of this production and how his team were blamed for a 2.4 magnitude earthquake in Esperance.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Monkey Man review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 29:43


    Dev Patel takes a big swing (literally and figuratively) with Monkey Man, his passion project and directorial debut about one man's quest for vengeance. The Oscar-nominated star of critically-acclaimed films, including Lion and Slumdog Millionaire, fuses his love of the action genre with cultural significance to create a big-screen thriller backed by Jordan Peele's Monkeypaw Productions. Tune in to Popcorn Podcast as Leigh and Tim share if Monkey Man lives up to the hype.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Dev Patel interview (Monkey Man)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 10:07


    Hot off the heels of an explosive SXSW launch, Dev Patel's Monkey Man has everyone's attention. The Oscar-nominated star of critically-acclaimed films, including Lion and Slumdog Millionaire, joins Popcorn Podcast to discuss his directorial debut and transition into bona fide action star. In our interview, Patel shares what the action genre means to him and why Monkey Man is an important story to tell, as well as what the physically demanding role did to his body and who encouraged him to step behind the camera to direct his first feature film.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Lashana Lynch interview (Bob Marley: One Love)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 14:24


    Lashana Lynch is on Popcorn Podcast! The British star behind some of the coolest characters in film joins us to discuss portraying Rita Marley in Reinaldo Marcus Green's biopic Bob Marley: One Love. Lynch also shares how she finds confidence in kick-arse roles, such as Izogie, Maria Rambeau and 007, and which recent film has brought her the most joy.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 34:10


    Heat the popcorn and grab your warmest jumpsuit, Popcorn Podcast's no-spoiler Ghosbusters: Frozen Empire review is here! Join Leigh and Tim as they skid through the spectral-soaked backstreets of Gil Kenan's first time behind the wheel of the Ectomobile (aka the beloved Ghostbusters franchise). Frozen Empire takes the action back to where it all began – New York City – as the Spengler family (Mckenna Grace, Finn Wolfhad, Paul Rudd and Carrie Coon) move into the famous firehouse and fulfil their familial duty, joined by OG Ghostbusters (Dan Akroyd, Bill Murray and Ernie Hudson). Are you shivering with anticipation or left cold by the latest sci-fi adventure? Tune in to the bite-sized episode and then drop us a line to let us know.Watch Popcorn Podcast's interview with Frozen Empire co-writer and director Gil Kenan: https://youtu.be/8kJu0CxpZgc Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Gil Kenan interview (Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 13:16


    Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire writer and director Gil Kenan stops by Popcorn Podcast to take us behind the scenes of the latest instalment in the Ghostbusters legacy, talking iconic throwbacks, why Afterlife was a walk in the park compared to Frozen Empire, and even revealing an update on the highly anticipated Ghostbusters animated series reboot. Pile your snacks like Slimer and settle in for this bite-sized Popcorn Podcast interview.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ghostbusters: Afterlife review (REVISIT)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 20:21


    If you want to recall, if a movie was good. Who you gonna call? Popcorn Podcast! Ahead of the release of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, revisit Leigh and Tim's take on the 2021 Ghostbusters franchise reboot, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, starring Mckenna Grace, Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon and Finn Wolfhard. Join us on a journey BACK to the Afterlife and prep your ears (and containment units) for the Frozen Empire movie review.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Rose Glass interview (Love Lies Bleeding)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 15:02


    Filmmaker Rose Glass joins Popcorn Podcast to talk about Love Lies Bleeding, her "bombastic, pulpy and dark" sophomore film starring Kristen Stewart, Katy O'Brian and Ed Harris. Glass shares what setting the film in the American Midwest offered, what Stewart and O'Brian bring to the roles of Lou and Jackie and what veteran actor Ed Harris had to say about her directing.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Arj Barker interview (The Nut Farm)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 14:53


    Honorary Australian Arj Barker drops by Popcorn Podcast to talk about family-friendly comedy The Nut Farm. The film, about a failed crypto trader who inherits a macadamia nut farm in a rural Australian town, marks the first leading role for the American comedian who spends much of his time on our shores. Barker talks amusing tree puns, what surprises him about Australia and shocks us with his deadly spider knowledge.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Bonnie Discepolo and Anna Camp interview (Neo-Dome) - Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2024 16:58


    Popcorn Podcast welcome some goal-kicking legends as part of our SXSW Film Festival coverage, Pitch Perfect star Anna Camp and GraceLand director Bonnie Discepolo. Their apocalyptic-style entry into the SXSW Independent Pilot Competition Neo-Dome is set in a post-economic collapse America, following a woman (Camp) travelling alone towards the promise of a Utopian dome on the horizon. When she negotiates a ride with strangers, we learn no one can be trusted on the road to the Neo-Dome. In our chat, we talk Anna Camp's exciting role as producer on the Neo-Dome short and the “big old carrot” her femme fatale character Monica is chasing, plus Discepolo's approach to directing “delicious” dialogue and how to get that tension tight as a drum. We also manifest some pretty exciting things together! We hope you enjoy this special interview episode.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Nicholas Logan and Michael Mosley interview (Neo-Dome) - Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 14:39


    "Trust no one on the road to the Neo-Dome!" Actors Nick Logan (I Care A lot, Dopesick) and Mike Mosley (Ozark, Scrubs) drop by Popcorn Podcast ahead of SXSW Film Festival to talk about Neo-Dome, their apocalyptic-style entry into the SXSW Independent Pilot Competition. Set in a post-economic collapse America, Neo-Dome begins with a woman (Anna Camp) travelling alone towards the promise of a Utopian dome on the horizon. When she negotiates a ride with strangers, we learn no one can be trusted on the road to the Neo-Dome. Mosley and Logan discuss the film's poisoned pleasantries and tease what's inside the Neo-Dome, plus Tim throws some ideas around with the guys about where the story could be headed – it may or may not involve Bono.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Molly Manning Walker (How To Have Sex) - Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 17:36


    Molly Manning Walker's debut feature, How To Have Sex, has been gathering critical acclaim at film festivals across the globe for its honest portrayal of youth culture and nuanced exploration of consent. The filmmaker joins Popcorn Podcast to talk about how open conversations about sex and female pleasure can let the pressure out of first sexual experiences. Walker hopes her film will spark conversation – amongst teens especially – about the memories of that first exhilaration and the importance of friendships, but also of the moments too often cloaked in shame and silence. We hope you enjoy this important interview episode of Popcorn Podcast.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Mia McKenna-Bruce (How To Have Sex) - Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 19:04


    Popcorn Podcast welcomes EE BAFTA Rising Star Mia McKenna-Bruce to discuss her exceptional performance in groundbreaking film How To Have Sex. In this fun and insightful chat, McKenna-Bruce discusses how director Molly Manning Walker nurtured her self-belief; the research needed to land the perfect “dumb dad jokes”; societal pressures around sex; and the powerful bond her co-stars formed. We hope you enjoy this very special interview episode of Popcorn Podcast.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Dune: Part Two review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 37:40


    Return to planet Arrakis for Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Two, the new cinematic adaptation of Frank Herbert's celebrated Dune novels. An all-star cast is assembled in this continuation of Paul Atreides' (Timothée Chalamet) mythic journey alongside Chani (Zendaya) and the Fremen, as he seeks revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. But does the follow-up to its six-time time Oscar-winning predecessor live up to the hype? In this spoiler-free episode, Leigh and Tim dissect the film's themes and talk uncomfortable pregnancy-cam, sandy cracks and Feyd-Rautha (Austin Butler) roleplay.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Dune: Part One review (REVISIT)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 32:46


    The anticipation surrounding Dune: Part Two is at fever pitch, so let's revisit Popcorn Podcast's spoiler-free review of Dune. The 2021 sci-fi remake, based on Frank Herbert's iconic novel of the same name, stars Timothée Chalamet as the fabled Paul Atreides, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin and many more. Denis Villeneuve's six-time Oscar-winning masterpiece delivers on the director's trademark visual flair, but does it live up to lofty expectations? Join Leigh and Tim as they discuss Dune 2021 and be sure to look out for the spoiler-free breakdown of Dune: Part Two.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Madame Web review

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 31:48


    It's webbin' time! Leigh and Tim sling themselves into Madame Web to reveal all you need to know about the new instalment in Sony's Spider-Man Universe. Why is the internet so mad at this Morbius-adjacent origin story starring Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced and Celeste O'Connor? With foresight top of mind, Popcorn Podcast has the lowdown on whether there is truth to the negative noise. Listen to find out if Madame Web is worth your time in an unmissable spoiler-free discussion.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Morbius review (REVISIT)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 32:32


    With the release of Madame Web, revisit Popcorn Podcast's contentious Morbius review. The film first flapped (or is it flopped?) onto the big screen in 2022, starring Jared Leto as blood-thirsty Dr Michael Morbius. Join Leigh and Tim as they dive into this branch of the Sony Spider-Man Universe and discuss everything from Leto's take on the conflicted character to CGI design and shameless shirtless shots. Does Morbius really deserve the flak it cops? It's Morbin' time!Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Jacqueline McKenzie and Deborra-Lee Furness interview (Force of Nature: The Dry 2) - Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 11:32


    Powerhouse producer, actor and adoption advocate Deborra-Lee Furness and her award-winning co-star Jacqueline McKenzie, join Popcorn Podcast to discuss their hit new movie Force Of Nature: The Dry 2 and gush over leading man Eric Bana (of course!). The pair talks leeches, trip-hazards and throwing creature comforts out the window in the name of art – and why they want to sign on for a third movie based on Jane Harper's best-selling novels.Don't forget to watch our interviews with Force Of Nature stars Eric Bana and Deborra-Lee Furness on YouTube.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Eric Bana and Robert Connolly interview (Force Of Nature The Dry 2) - Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2024 10:27


    Superstar Eric Bana returns to Popcorn Podcast to discuss his new film Force Of Nature: The Dry 2, alongside director and long-time producing partner Robert Connolly. The pair talk cursed characters, detective Aaron Falk's life outside of Jane Harper's best-selling book series, and the joys and challenges of bringing Australia to the big screen.Don't forget to watch our interviews with Eric Bana and Deborra-Lee Furness on YouTubeKnow someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Jane Harper and Jodi Matterson interview (Force of Nature: The Dry 2) - Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 12:21


    Best-selling author Jane Harper returns to Popcorn Podcast, alongside innovative Made Up Stories producer Jodi Matterson, to discuss Force Of Nature: The Dry 2 – the highly anticipated adaptation of Harper's second Aaron Falk novel. We get down to business with Harper and Matterson to discuss the challenges of adapting such richly written Australian landscapes and the joy of championing strong female stories, and we try to bend Harper's arm to give us more Aaron Falk adventures.Don't forget to watch our interviews with Force Of Nature stars Eric Bana and Deborra-Lee Furness on YouTube.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Force Of Nature: The Dry 2 review

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 21:37


    Eric Bana returns as Federal Agent Aaron Falk, embroiled in another gripping case in Force of Nature: The Dry 2. Writer and director Robert Connolly once again adapts author Jane Harper's best-selling novel in this follow-up to 2021 smash hit The Dry. In the next chapter, five women take part in a corporate hiking retreat but only four come out on the other side. Starring a slew of Australian talent, including Deborra-Lee Furness, Jacqueline McKenzie, Sisi Stringer and Anna Torv, Force of Nature takes us deep into the Victorian mountain ranges in the hopes of finding whistle-blowing informant Alice (Torv) still alive. Leigh and Tim venture into the mystery of this sequel to share if it lives up to the anticipation. Will lightning strike twice?Don't forget to watch our interviews with Eric Bana and Deborra-Lee Furness on YouTube.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Argylle review

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 38:27


    Is Argylle a box office bomb or brilliant blockbuster? Leigh and Tim go head-to-head over Matthew Vaughn's latest action-packed spy spoof, starring Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Samuel L Jackson, Bryan Cranston and more. There's a lot of hot-headed talk about this new franchise, but we've got the definitive take on whether it's worth your time (spoiler-free, of course!). Are you Team Leigh or Team Tim when it comes to Argylle?Don't forget to watch our interview with Matthew Vaughn on YouTube: https://youtu.be/W2Ekacf9u5QKnow someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Matthew Vaughn interview (Argylle) - Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 10:39


    Irreverent filmmaker Matthew Vaughn drops by Popcorn Podcast to talk about Argylle, his new action-packed blockbuster starring Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard and Sam Rockwell. The director behind the smash-hit Kingsman franchise, as well as Kick Ass and Stardust, shares his inspiration for the visually stunning action sequences in Argylle; the surprising items on his movie-making bucket list; and the wedding dance injuries he's going to have to answer for after bringing the Whirlybird into existence.Watch our video interview with Matthew Vaughn over on our YouTube channel.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Color Purple

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 35:42


    From book to movie to musical and back to movie, The Color Purple has been a cultural cornerstone for 40 years. In a new Popcorn Podcast episode, Leigh and Tim dive into the latest cinematic masterpiece, based on the hit Broadway musical, to find out whether Blitz Bazawule's musical movie can stand tall alongside the success of its predecessors. What more can be squeezed from Celie's (Fantasia Barrino) harrowing and inspiring coming-of-age story? Tune in to find out.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Kurt Yaeger interview (Sunrise) - Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2024 17:44


    Former pro-BMX rider Kurt Yaeger joins Popcorn Podcast to share how he turned a tragic accident into a career transition that has him starring opposite Alex Pettyfer and Guy Pearce in new vampire thriller Sunrise. With his infectious optimism, Yaeger shares what it's like motorbiking with Guy Pearce; which Hollywood heavyhitter was instrumental in his success; and how his tireless campaigning for inclusivity is changing the film industry – plus which Australian TV series Yaeger wants to tick off his acting bingo card. We hope you enjoy this Popcorn Podcast interview, featuring a special appearance from Pete the cat.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Andrew Baird (Sunrise) - Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 21:03


    There's a reason the biggest names in the film business and studios alike are clamouring to work with Andrew Baird. With a robust Irish work ethic and a no-nonsense eye for turning filmmaking water into wine, the Sunrise director is proving himself a highly sought-after film fixer. Baird joins Popcorn Podcast to chat about his new 'anti-vampire' thriller; why he'll gladly work with stars Alex Pettyfer and Guy Pearce again and again; and how much he values collaborating with talented people. We hope you enjoy this special Popcorn Podcast episode.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Alex Pettyfer (Sunrise) - Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 10:45


    Alex Pettyfer joins Popcorn Podcast for a fun chat about his new 'anti-vampire' film Sunrise and shares what the future holds as he moves through a second wave of his career. The star of such hits as Magic Mike, Endless Love and Stormbreaker also fights us for ownership of co-star Guy Pearce (he's Australian!) and spoils Meet Joe Black – you've been warned. Enjoy this special interview episode from Leigh's car with talented Brit Alex Pettyfer.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Boys In The Boat review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 25:51


    In a new Popcorn Podcast episode, Leigh and Tim set sail on a cinematic journey with George Clooney's The Boys In The Boat, starring Joel Edgerton and Callum Turner. This gripping tale, centred around nine tenacious rowers vying for glory at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, unfolds as a spectacle of determination and camaraderie. With insightful commentary and a touch of humour, Popcorn Podcast shares thoughts on the highs, lows, and unexpected twists that make The Boys In The Boat a must-see. Whether you're a history buff or in it for the entertainment, this episode promises a compelling review through the choppy waters of rowing and rivalry.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Dream Scenario review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 19:47


    Popcorn Podcast dives headfirst into the mind-blowing world of Dream Scenario, starring Nicolas Cage as an insecure family man whose life is turned upside down when he appears in the dreams of strangers all over the world. When his benign appearances begin taking a nightmarish turn, he is forced to reckon with the consequences of his newfound fame. Leigh and Tim break down the twists, turns and nuanced moments that only Cage can deliver, and ask is Kristoffer Borgli's fantastical feature a wild dream best left in the imagination? Tune in, grab your Nicolas Cage bingo cards, and let the popcorn-fueled banter begin!Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Joel Edgerton interview (The Boys In The Boat) - Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2023 13:31


    Explore the riveting world of rowing with Joel Edgerton on Popcorn Podcast. The charismatic Australian star of such films as Warrior, Star Wars II: Attack Of The Clones and Thirteen Lives joins Leigh and Tim to discuss George Clooney's The Boys in the Boat, where Edgerton, under Clooney's expert direction, steps into the shoes of the legendary coach Al Ulbrickson. The Boys In The Boat isn't your average underdog story, it's a journey through choppy waters during a time of social and political upheaval. In this special interview episode, Edgerton spills the popcorn on his surprising water sports experience, what it's like working with George Clooney, and generously shares insights into his remarkable career – plus, drops some pearls of wisdom on Leigh and Tim with his best-worst inspirational speech.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Will Gluck interview (Anyone But You) - Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 13:47


    Popcorn Podcast sits down with Anyone But You writer and director Will Gluck to get the inside scoop on his latest romantic comedy starring Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell. In our chat, Gluck shares the new spin he put on the rom-com genre, his fondness for Sydney, Australia, what it's like filming in Sydney Harbour's shark-infested waters, and the truth behind THAT naked outdoor shower scene. All this and more in a special Popcorn Podcast interview episode.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Wish review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2023 23:31


    Popcorn Podcast dives into the enchanting world of Disney's Wish, featuring the voices of Oscar-winner Ariana DeBose, Chris Pine and Alan Tudyk. Discover behind-the-scenes magic, casting news and the movie-making secrets that will make you appreciate Disney's Wish – and Chris Pine's dastardly performance – even more. Whether you're a die-hard Disney fan or just looking for a dose of cinematic joy, this episode is a must-listen. Grab your popcorn and press play on Popcorn Podcast's latest episode – you won't want to miss the enchantment, laughter and pure Disney magic!Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Bryan Brown interview (Anyone But You) - Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 14:05


    Iconic Australian actor Bryan Brown – of Cocktail, Two Hands and Australia's King Carney fame – stops by Popcorn Podcast for a fun chat about new romantic comedy Anyone But You. The local legend talks filming on Sydney's stunning harbour; inappropriate background acting; life-changing filming experiences; and how he hilariously ended up as an editor of Anyone But You. We hope you enjoy this very special interview episode of Popcorn Podcast.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Wonka review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 39:45


    Popcorn Podcast spills the cocoa beans on Wonka, a Charlie and The Chocolate Factory prequel starring Timothee Chalamet as Roald Dahl's infamous inventor and chocolate-maker. Join Leigh and Tim for a discussion on the mouthwatering visuals, enchanting storyline and the magical touch of director Paul King. Will Willy Wonka's origin story satisfy your sweet tooth? Popcorn Podcast has the inside scoop! Grab your popcorn, unwrap your favourite chocolate bar and join Leigh and Tim for an episode that's as sweet as a river of chocolate and as entertaining as an everlasting gobstopper.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Bill Oliver interview (Our Son) - Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 14:13


    Join Popcorn Podcast for a captivating interview with director Bill Oliver, the creative force behind groundbreaking film Our Son, starring Billy Porter and Luke Evans as a couple whose once-happy marriage is rapidly disintegrating toward divorce. Tim and Oliver explore the evolution of queer storytelling and discuss the authentic characters – flaws and all – that define Oliver's work. This is your backstage pass to the creation of heart-wrenching drama Our Son and the genius of Bill Oliver. Stay tuned for more exclusive filmmaker insights on Popcorn Podcast. Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ahmed Mawas (Rescuing Christmas) - Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 13:13


    Popcorn Podcast interviews Ahmed Mawas, an international actor working as hard as his passport does. The charismatic Mawas stars opposite 1990s icon Rachael Leigh Cook in Rescuing Christmas, a new Hallmark Movies film coming in hot for the holidays. Mawas chats all things festive traditions, keeping the hustle alive and adventures in fake snow in a new Popcorn Podcast special episode.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn PodcastAhmed Mawas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahmedmawasofficial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Josh Sharp and Aaron Jackson (Dicks: The Musical) - Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 23:58


    Popcorn Podcast chats with the outlandish and hilarious Josh Sharp and Aaron Jackson about Dicks: The Musical, A24's first musical feature adapted from the pair's long-running off-OFF-Broadway production F*cking Identical Twins. In this special Popcorn Podcast interview, the comedy-duo share the validation that tickled them pink when Sandra Oh and The Daniels watched Dicks: The Musical, discuss how the film is perverse in a “good way”, revel in how “brave” they were to play straight men as gay men, and we take a deep dive into who the fuck the Sewer Boys are – plus how on earth they hoodwinked icons Nathan Lane and Megan Mullally to be involved. We hope you enjoy this riotously funny Popcorn Podcast episode.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Napoleon review

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 41:50


    Leigh and Tim battle over Ridley Scott's Napoleon, starring Joaquin Phoenix as the conqueror with a complex and Vanessa Kirby as his all-encompassing love Josephine. It's an extra salty Popcorn Podcast episode, covering everything from Sir Ridley Scott's penchant for epic period pieces to revealing exactly what happened to Napoleon's most prized appendage... his penis.Plus, a new Jason Bourne film in the works; the fate of Scream VII without Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega; how YOU could be the next Karate Kid; and which Aussie classics free streaming service Brollie has under its Umbrella. All this and more in Popcorn Podcast.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Marvels review

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 38:53


    Popcorn Podcast goes higher, further, faster in an explosive new salty season led by The Marvels. Listen in as Leigh and Tim reunite for this action-packed episode, flying through everything from Marvel's 33rd offering and its place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the butt-kicking chemistry of stars Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris and Iman Vellani. Does the Captain Marvel sequel annihilate its predecessor?The dynamic duo are back together! Did you miss us?Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Alice Englert Interview (Bad Behaviour) - Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 20:03


    Popcorn Pals interviews Bad Behaviour writer/director Alice Englert about their exciting directorial debut. The film follows Lucy (Jennifer Connelly), a former child actor, who seeks enlightenment at a retreat led by spiritual leader Elon (Ben Wishaw) while navigating her close yet turbulent relationship with her stunt-performer daughter, Dylan (Alice Englert). In our chat Alice discusses the slippery slope that is catharsis, what her film is trying to say about enlightenment, how focusing on making a drama helped deliver its dark, satiric laughs, the letters she wrote the cast, including icon Jennifer Connelly, the nuance of Connelly's brilliant performance and the physical demands of her own role in the film in playing a stuntwoman. All this and so much more in this very special episode of Popcorn Pals.Popcorn Pals is a Popcorn Podcast with Leigh and Tim spin-off series.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Jye Currie Interview (The Promise) - Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 23:16


    Popcorn Pals interviews The Promise writer/director Jye Currie about their new documentary featuring Craig Hamilton, Paul Harragon, Wayne Bennett, Tim Tszyu, Jessica Rowe, Alan Weiss, Joe Williams, Bailey Seamer. The Promise is a powerful documentary that follows the journey of ABC broadcaster Craig Hamilton and aims to spark a conversation, an action and a solution for mental health and suicide prevention. It aims to inspire empathy, understanding, and action, fostering a nation that prioritizes mental well-being and supports individuals on their path to recovery. In my chat, the inspiring filmmaker shares how he and Chris Hamilton started their journey to adapt his story into a documentary, his approach to tackling such a challenging subject, the alarming facts around suicide, the visual language of his film, how his film helps to break down barriers in men's mental health, how he wants his film to help others and the important of telling the truth. All this and so much more in this very special episode of Popcorn Pals.Popcorn Pals is a Popcorn Podcast with Leigh and Tim spin-off series.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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