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

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Mar 17, 2025

Black Bag review

Mar 17, 2025

Release that sphincter for Popcorn Podcast's Black Bag review. Leigh and Tim reveal the truth about Steven Soderbergh's "tight" new espionage thriller, starring Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender as married intelligence agents facing the ultimate test – loyalty to their marriage or country. Let's talk David Koepp's script, Soderbergh's direction and a cast that is delicious, delightful and deceptive…

Mar 17, 2025

Mar 10, 2025

Mickey 17

Mar 10, 2025

Is Mickey 17 going to blow your mind? Or is it just fine? Hit play on Popcorn Podcast's bite-sized review to hear if Bong Joon Ho's highly anticipated (and much delayed) follow-up to his Oscar-winning Parasite has been worth the wait…

Mar 10, 2025

Mar 5, 2025

Keke Palmer interview (One Of Them Days)

Mar 5, 2025

Keke Palmer isn't having one of them days, she's having one of them careers! The award-winning actress, television host, singer, songwriter, producer and New York Times best-selling author joins Popcorn Podcast to take us behind the scenes of her new film…

Mar 5, 2025

Mar 3, 2025

David Wenham and Jonathan Teplitzky interview (Spit)

Mar 3, 2025

Australian superstar David Wenham (The Lord Of The Rings, Australia, Van Helsing) stops by Popcorn Podcast to talk revisiting his iconic character Johnny 'Spit' Spitieri with director Jonathan Teplitzky (The Railway Man). The pair discuss what mateship really means and why the mess of a character Spit remains so beloved 20 years later…

Mar 3, 2025

Feb 24, 2025

Fredrik Wikingsson and Filip Hammar interview (The Last Journey)

Feb 24, 2025

We welcome filmmakers, journalists, TV hosts and authors Fredrik Wikingsson and Filip Hammar to discuss their narrative feature and Sweden’s highest grossing documentary, The Last Journey. They touch on the catharsis of their moving film, the power of nostalgia and family holidays, lessons about kindness and, as filmmakers, how they embrace obstacles…

Feb 24, 2025

Feb 20, 2025

Claes Bang interview (William Tell)

Feb 20, 2025

He's the man behind some of the characters we love to hate. Great Dane Claes Bang joins Popcorn Podcast to talk about his new film, William Tell, a historical epic about the legendary folk hero who shot an apple from his son's head. Bang shares why he’s drawn to complicated characters and how he finds a piece of himself in all of them, and what you didn’t know about William Tell…

Feb 20, 2025

Feb 17, 2025

Captain America: Brave New World review

Feb 17, 2025

Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) gets his first solo superhero outing in Marvel's 300th film, while a new sidekick takes flight and Harrison Ford Hulks out – strap on the shield, Cap, because it's time for another Popcorn Podcast episode, as we cover Captain America: Brave New World…

Feb 17, 2025

Feb 15, 2025

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy review

Feb 15, 2025

Are we still mad about Bridget Jones? Popcorn Podcast explores how this enduring rom-com heroine stands the test of time as Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy hits cinemas. Does the fourth film deliver on the heart and humour we've come to expect from Bridget's adventures in love and life? Join us to find out…

Feb 15, 2025

Feb 14, 2025

Michael Morris interview (Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy)

Feb 14, 2025

Director Michael Morris is here to take us behind the scenes of Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy. From practical tricks of the trade to working with Oscar-winner Renée Zellweger and walking the line between hope, love, grief and laughter, the To Leslie filmmaker demonstrates why he was the man to helm the supposed final entry in Bridget Jones' cinematic diary…

Feb 14, 2025

Feb 12, 2025

Leo Woodall and Chiwetel Ejiofor interview (Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy)

Feb 12, 2025

Ding-dong, Bridget! Leo Woodall and Chiwetel Ejiofor drop by Popcorn Podcast to talk vying for Bridget Jones's heart in new instalment Mad About The Boy, as well as who has a better shot with the former spinster (played once again by Renée Zellweger), confiscated whistles and getting in and out of tricky situations. Come and climb our magical man tree, it's a hell of a ride…

Feb 12, 2025

Feb 8, 2025

Frankie Muniz and Robert Rippberger interview (Renner)

Feb 8, 2025

Frankie Muniz and director Robert Rippberger take us behind the scenes of their new sci-fi thriller Renner. Malcolm in the Middle star and professional race car driver Muniz reveals the nerves he felt taking on his first leading role in years, while Rippberger shares his thoughts on AI in filmmaking – all while we reminisce over retro fashion and Malcolm in the Middle reboot updates…

Feb 8, 2025

Feb 6, 2025

David Koepp interview (Presence)

Feb 6, 2025

David Koepp – the screenwriting legend behind iconic movies Death Becomes Her, Mission: Impossible, Jurassic Park and the upcoming Jurassic World Rebirth – joins Popcorn Podcast to discuss his supernatural thriller, Presence, starring Lucy Liu, Chris Sullivan and Callina Liang. Koepp shares his own skin-crawling supernatural encounter and the excitement behind crafting Jurassic World Rebirth...

Feb 6, 2025

Feb 3, 2025

Babygirl review

Feb 3, 2025

Grab a glass of milk and drink up friends because Popcorn Podcast goes all the way with our Babygirl review. In this deep-dive into one of the most anticipated films of the summer, Leigh and Tim discuss everything from brilliant performances, to chavvy twinks and the electric soundtrack. But will audiences get "exactly what they want" and be satisfied with the climax? Listen to find out.

Feb 3, 2025

Jan 29, 2025

Drew Hancock interview (Companion)

Jan 29, 2025

Don't let the trailers fool you, Companion is no light-hearted skip through the woods. It's a twisted take on toxic masculinity from writer and director Drew Hancock that pokes fun at romantic comedies while adding a fresh lens to the concept of AI gone rogue. Hancock joins Popcorn Podcast to talk meet cutes, bad boyfriends and the relatable fear of facing your new lover’s judgy friends…

Jan 29, 2025

Jan 27, 2025

Maria review

Jan 27, 2025

Angelina Jolie embodies the OG diva, legendary opera singer Maria Callas, in Pablo Larraín's third 'Iconic Women of the 20th Century' film. We're talking Paris glow-ups, piano punishments and operatic tragedies in an unmissable episode of Popcorn Podcast…

Jan 27, 2025

Giveaways

Win Looney Tunes: The Day the Earth Blew Up tickets

Mar 17, 2025

With Looney Tunes: The Day the Earth Blew Up in Australian cinemas from March 27, Popcorn Podcast is giving away FIVE family passes to see the upcoming film on the big screen, with thanks to Pinnacle Films. Enter via the form within…

Mar 17, 2025

Feb 25, 2025

With Hard Truths in Australian cinemas from March 6, Popcorn Podcast is giving away 10 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…

Feb 25, 2025

Feb 24, 2025

With Every Little Thing in Australian cinemas from March 6, 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…

Feb 24, 2025

Feb 7, 2025

With The Last Showgirl in Australian cinemas from February 20, Popcorn Podcast is giving away 10 double passes to see the critically acclaimed film on the big screen…

Feb 7, 2025

Win tickets to see Presence in the cinema

Jan 28, 2025

With Presence in Australian cinemas from February 6, Popcorn Podcast is giving away 10 double passes to see Steven Soderbergh’s thriller on the big screen…

Jan 28, 2025

Jan 20, 2025

With Babygirl in Australian cinemas from January 30, Popcorn Podcast is giving away FIVE double passes to see Halina Reijn’s highly anticipated film on the big screen. For your chance to win, all you have to do is head to the Popcorn Podcast Instagram or Facebook post for this giveaway and drop the emoji in the comments that best describes this film…

Jan 20, 2025

Win tickets to The Music of Hans Zimmer in Sydney

Jan 15, 2025

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…

Jan 15, 2025

Jan 1, 2025

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…

Jan 1, 2025

Jan 1, 2025

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)…

Jan 1, 2025

Dec 16, 2024

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…

Dec 16, 2024

Win Columbia Pictures: 100 Years of Cinema book

Dec 13, 2024

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…

Dec 13, 2024

Dec 10, 2024

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...

Dec 10, 2024

Features

Featured

Mar 14, 2025

F1 official trailer reveal with Joseph Kosinski

Mar 14, 2025

Joseph Kosinski gives us a sneak peek at the first full trailer for F1 – his highly anticipated Formula One film starring Brad Pitt – and it hints at a high-speed, adrenaline-pumping cinematic experience to rival the groundbreaking filmmaking behind Top Gun: Maverick…

Mar 14, 2025

Jan 29, 2025

Ryan Coogler shares Sinners sneak peek with wild new trailer

Jan 29, 2025

Popcorn Podcast joined Oscar-nominated filmmaker Ryan Coogler, the man behind the critically-acclaimed Fruitvale Station, Creed and Black Panther, in a private press conference where he gave select media a sneak peek at the latest Sinners trailer, which reveals more about the mysterious evil terrorising a small town…

Jan 29, 2025

Dec 20, 2024

Popcorn Podcast joins James Gunn for Superman teaser trailer first look

Dec 20, 2024

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…

Dec 20, 2024

Jul 18, 2024

Longlegs: the best crime-thriller since The Silence of the Lambs and Se7en?

Jul 18, 2024

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…

Jul 18, 2024

Mar 12, 2024

The most talked about Oscars moments of 2024

Mar 12, 2024

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…

Mar 12, 2024

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