Entertainment journalist Leigh Livingstone and movie expert Tim Iffland review the newest film releases, plus break down the latest trailers and movie news. Bite-sized, moreish and a little salty – this is Popcorn Podcast with Leigh and Tim.
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Celebrate cinema with entertainment journalist Leigh Livingstone and movie expert Tim Iffland, as they review the newest film releases and interview the biggest stars, while also bringing you movie giveaways, the latest trailers and exciting movie news in bite-sized, moreish and sometimes salty episodes – welcome to Popcorn Podcast with Leigh and Tim
Original 'movie guy' and master of horror Leigh Whannell stops by Popcorn Podcast to discuss his new film, Wolf Man. In a wide-ranging chat, Whannell talks side-stepping lazy rules of horror, re-shaping genre filmmaking, the pitfalls of test screenings and the shelf-life of underappreciated classics. What does a wolf man see? – a horror renaissance!
Leigh and Tim contemplate life and death discussing Pedro Almodóvar's latest film, The Room Next Door. Starring Tilda Swinton, Julianne Moore and John Torturro, it follows two old friends who, after years of being out of touch, meet again in an extreme but strangely sweet situation. From Swinton and Moore's range as artists to the complex and profound dialogue, we explore the big themes in Almodóvar’s first English language feature and help you decide if it's worth a trip to the cinemas this Christmas.
Join us for a review of Better Man, the surprising hit of 2024 about superstar Robbie Williams. You may think you know his story, but you've never seen the Angels singer and songwriter quite like this – as a monkey. Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman) brings us a musical extravaganza set to Williams' most iconic tunes, and Popcorn Podcast comes undone as we break down what you need to know about this rollercoaster of a movie…
Cravin' another salty Popcorn Podcast episode? You're in luck, as we review Kraven the Hunter, starring Aaron Taylor Johnson as the brooding comic book antihero Sergei Kravinoff – aka Kraven. We're talking Papa Rusty, Mufasa cameo, mysterious New York doctor and cargo plane pilots, as well as Calypso! Calypso! Calypso! Oh, if we could talk to the animals…
National treasure Miranda Otto is here to talk about her new film The War of the Rohirrim. The anime adventure expands JRR Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings with a story about Helm Hammerhand and the battle to save his people at the fortress that would come to be known as Helm's Deep. In a special Popcorn Podcast chat, Otto shares what it was like to revisit her iconic character Éowyn…
Venture to Middle Earth with Popcorn Podcast and The War of the Rohirrim co-writers Arty Papageorgiou and Phoebe Gittins. The duo takes us behind the scenes of their new original film that reawakens JRR Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings in a way we haven’t seen before – as anime. Discover how Papageorgiou and Gittins convinced Miranda Otto to reprise her role as Eowyn; why hero Hera is so more than a warrior princess ;and why anime was the only approach to do this epic adventure justice – plus, stick around for a tease about their next project, The Hunt For Gollum…
Friend of the podcast Melissa Barrera returns to Popcorn Podcast to talk new film Your Monster, the beastly rom-com/horror from Caroline Lindy that's all about embracing your inner rage. Barrera shares why we should get in touch with darker feelings and how the film challenged her own notions of how women should behave. She also reveals the monster on her back while filming and why she's levelling up in 2025…
Goodness knows you should tune in to Popcorn Podcast's thrillifying Wicked review, as Leigh and Tim discuss Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande's gravity-defying performances, as well as flirty Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey), the delightful chaos of Jeff Goldblum and why you need to pay attention to the man behind the curtain (Jon M Chu)…
Jonathan Bailey joins Popcorn Podcast to take us behind the scenes of Jon M Chu's highly anticipated Wicked adaptation. Bailey, of Bridgerton fame, portrays Winkie Prince Fiyero alongside Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba and Ariana Grande's Glinda – he delights with talk of clunky booties, Wizard of Oz Easter eggs and how to dismount a horse in style. Tune in and swoon out…
Step into the Popcorn Podcast Colosseum for a review of Ridley Scott's long-awaited Gladiator sequel. Leigh and Tim dive into Gladiator 2, starring a wild Paul Mescal, the regal Connie Nielsen, a mysterious Pedro Pascal and King Denzel Washington. Ridley Scott has been described as a man in a hurry, but it took 24 years to deliver a follow-up to his Oscar-winning, genre-redefining original – are we not entertained?…
Jason Scott Lee joins Popcorn Podcast to talk The Wind and The Reckoning, Hawaii's first native language film to receive a wide release. The movie, inspired by real events, follows the rebellion of a group of Native Hawaiians as they resist government-mandated exile during an outbreak of leprosy in 19th-century colonial Hawaii. Lee (Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story, Mulan) also shares what it was like filming a movie about a pandemic during an actual pandemic and the groundbreaking film that blows his mind…
Love on the Spectrum star Michael Theo drops by Popcorn Podcast to talk acting, his love of movies and being recognised as a CGA Rising Star. Each year, the Casting Guild of Australia (CGA) comes together to identify a group of extraordinary actors they believe have the potential to break out on the world stage. Theo recently made his acting debut in the ABC series Austin, after his small-screen turn in the uplifting Netflix docuseries Love on the Spectrum…
Gladiator II star Connie Nielsen joins Popcorn Podcast to discuss her return to Ancient Rome in Ridley Scott's epic sequel. The Danish actor (also known as Queen Hippolyta in the Wonder Woman and Justice League films) reprises her role as Lucilla, some 24 years after the Oscar-winning Gladiator, returning as the now-grown Gladiator Lucius’ (Paul Mescal) mother. In a wide-ranging interview that gets a little emotional, Nielsen reveals how Lucilla has changed and shares insights into Ridley Scott, as well as shocks us with a surprising fact about the original Gladiator…
Shari Sebbens joins Popcorn Podcast to discuss her leading role in Indigenous psychological horror The Moogai. Sebbens shares what she loves about the horror genre, the importance of telling Indigenous stories and how she balanced crazy and truth in her chilling performance…
Gabriel LaBelle returns to Popcorn Podcast to talk about his new film Saturday Night, in which he portrays legendary SNL co-creator and producer Lorne Michaels. LaBelle shares insights into the high-energy, chaotic atmosphere of Jason Reitman’s film and the unique challenges of taking on such an influential figure in entertainment history – something the star is becoming accustomed to following his turn as a young Steven Spielberg in The Fabelmans…
Here is your chance to experience the extraordinary music of Hans Zimmer’s Oscar- and Grammy-winning career in concert, as performed by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. We’re delighted to share that Popcorn Podcast has two sets of double tickets to giveaway to The Music of Hans Zimmer…
With Maria in Australian cinemas from January 30, Popcorn Podcast is giving away FIVE double passes to see the upcoming film on the big screen. For your chance to win, all you have to do is submit the form within…
Gladiator II is now available to watch at home, and to celebrate Popcorn Podcast has an epic prize pack to give away to ONE lucky winner! You could score yourself a Gladiator II baseball cap, sweatshirt, gym towel, duffle bag, drink bottle and a copy of the film on digital (total prize value $150)…
With Emilia Perez in Australian cinemas from January 16, Popcorn Podcast is giving away FIVE double passes to see the upcoming film on the big screen. For your chance to win, all you have to do is submit the form within…
To mark 100 years of Columbia Pictures – one of the most significant studios in filmmaking history – we have an official collector’s coffee table book to give away to ONE lucky Popcorn Podcast listener and movie fan…
To celebrate the early access release of Venom: The Last Dance at home, we have some goodies to give away to TWO lucky Popcorn Podcast listeners. You could score yourself a prize pack featuring a Venom colour-changing umbrella, wireless charger, laptop sleeve, squishy, bottle opener, luggage tag and keyring. For your chance to win one of TWO Venom merch packs, all you have to do is submit the form...
With Anora in Australian cinemas from December 26 (Boxing Day), Popcorn Podcast is giving away FIVE double passes to see the upcoming film on the big screen. For your chance to win, all you have to do is submit the form within…
With Ghost Cat Anzu in Australian cinemas from December 5, Popcorn Podcast is giving away FIVE double passes to see the upcoming film on the big screen. For your chance to win, all you have to do is submit the form…
With The Moogai in Australian cinemas from October 31, Popcorn Podcast is giving away FIVE double passes to see the upcoming film on the big screen...
With A Different Man in Australian cinemas from October 24, Popcorn Podcast is giving away FIVE double passes to see the upcoming film on the big screen, with thanks to Kismet Movies. For your chance to win, all you have to do is submit the form...
With Adam Elliot’s Memoir of a Snail in Australian cinemas from October 17, Popcorn Podcast is giving away FIVE double passes to see the upcoming film on the big screen with thanks to Madman Films. For your chance to win, all you have to do is submit the form...
With Megalopolis in Australian cinemas from September 26, Popcorn Podcast is giving away TEN double passes to see Francis Ford Coppola’s Roman epic, set in an imagined Modern America, on the big screen, with thanks to Madman Films. For your chance to win, all you have to do is submit the form...
Popcorn Podcast took part in an early virtual press conference with James Gunn (writer, director, producer) as he discussed his highly anticipated Superman with select media outlets, offering snackable insights into the teaser trailer and what to expect from the film…
Longlegs is a deeply disturbing and visceral experience that will leave you reeling. The groundswell for Osgood Perkin’s new horror crime-thriller has swept the globe, opening to big bucks in the US. With grandeous headlines likening it to classics, The Silence of the Lambs and Se7en, one could get caught up in the expectation that it will deliver the best crime-thriller film in thirty years. Be warned, because it might not satisfy that genre itch…
Hollywood’s night of nights went by in a shimmering haze of metallic red carpet looks, nostalgic pairings, exciting musical numbers – and one nude run. Here are the best moments from Oscars 2024…
The 96th Academy Awards unfolded in a somewhat expected fashion (when it came to the winners, that is), with Oppenheimer, Poor Things and Barbie all jostling for the top awards. Here’s your complete list of this year’s worthy Oscar recipients…
Easter blesses us with four full days of packing in as many movies as our hearts desire. Whether you head to the cinema or stay in and devour a mountain of chocolate eggs, there are so many new films to choose from. Here are the hot releases you should have on your must-watch list…
With a mutual love of all things movies, entertainment journalist Leigh Livingstone and film expert Tim Iffland join forces to share their professional insights with audiences every week via Popcorn Podcast With Leigh And Tim.
Featuring reviews of the latest releases and celebrity interviews as well as discussion on the week’s biggest news and trailers (all seasoned with a sprinkling of salty banter), Popcorn Podcast is for movie lovers everywhere.
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