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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Get over here friends because the trio of stars we have on Popcorn Podcast for Mortal Kombat II is a flawless victory. Karl Urban (Johnny Cage), Jessica McNamee (Sonya Blade) & Josh Lawson (Kano) are here. In our chat, the gang share how much improvisation came into play with the “battle of the one liners”, how important the strong female voice was for the film, why Karl Urban was happy to hand over the “dangerous stuff” to the stunt team, and what sits at the heart of each of their characters.
Welsh actor Ioan Gruffudd joins us on Popcorn Podcast to talk new action thriller, Seven Snipers. In our chat, Ioan describes the experience of expert training to become a sniper, how the human elements of the script drew him in, what filming on location in Australia offered his performance and the underrated joys of solo visits to the cinema.
We welcome two brilliant Australian artists on Popcorn Podcast to talk their new Australian film, Beast. Director Tyler Atkins and Australian actor Daniel MacPherson. In our chat, Dan and Tyler share how the script evolved into a distinctly Australian story and the incredible challenges faced during the production. What Pattons greatest strength is as a character and the action of letting the film go for an audience to enjoy. We also unpack the importance of how a very clear vision helps realise a powerful and impactful final product.
Karl Urban joins Popcorn Podcast to farewell Billy Butcher ahead of The Boys final season. He drops behind-the-scenes Easter eggs, teases an emotional finale and reflects on a career that's touched Middle Earth, deep space and now Mortal Kombat…
We welcome Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett to chat Ready or Not 2 and working with Samara Weaving, with a special The Mummy reboot tease...
Shawn Hatosy has made a career out of playing men on the edge, and he’s on Popcorn Podcast to share how his Ready or Not 2 character might be his most dangerous yet…
Neve Campbell’s back, the kills are brutal and Ghostface has a motive problem. Popcorn Podcast reviews Scream 7…
From tonnes of sand to immersive sets, The Bluff director explains the authenticity behind his Prime Video pirate thriller The Bluff…
Leigh and Tim tackle Primate, a wild new creature feature where a beloved family chimp turns deadly. Expect gore, chaos, practical effects – and one very opinionated review…
Thandiwe Newton returns to Popcorn Podcast, joined by Anaconda co-star Steve Zahn, to talk improvisation, throwback movie magic and why theirs is the perfect film to see with a packed holiday crowd...
Return to Pandora with Popcorn Podcast as Leigh and Tim talk James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third instalment in his epic saga…
Edgar Wright returns with a high-octane remake of The Running Man starring Glenn Powell – but does the director’s signature energy survive the dystopian chaos? Popcorn Podcast breaks it all down…
Actor Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi opens up about playing the first heroic Predator in Dan Trachtenberg’s Predator: Badlands, co-starring Elle Fanning. Learn how he brought emotion, humour and power to one of sci-fi’s most feared icons…
Popcorn Podcast reviews The Bad Guys 2, the wild animated sequel bursting with slick visuals, outrageous laughs, emotional depth, and unexpected twists. Discover why this “sophisticated stupid” caper is top-tier family entertainment...
Director Pierre Perifel returns to Popcorn Podcast to reveal the secrets behind The Bad Guys 2’s wild mix of action, comedy, and heart…
The Bad Girls of The Bad Guys 2 – Danielle Brooks, Natasha Lyonne and Maria Bakalova – join Popcorn Podcast to talk chaos, lollipops and cinema’s kiss of the year…
Popcorn Podcast welcomes Oscar-winner Sam Rockwell and comedy icon Craig Robinson to discuss the bigger, wilder world of The Bad Guys 2…
Popcorn Podcast chats with Regina King and Matt Smith about Caught Stealing, Darren Aronofsky’s NYC thriller co-starring Austin Butler and Zoë Kravitz...
Ari Aster trades ghosts for gossip in Eddington, a pandemic-era showdown of paranoia, politics and Pedro Pascal. Popcorn Podcast’s no-spoiler review has the hot takes you need before you watch...
Popcorn Podcast reviews The Naked Gun, Akiva Schaffer’s slapstick sequel starring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson. Expect comedic mayhem, a deadly snowman and more laughs than you can count...
