Forgotten Island review
"Tayo Na" aka "let's go" as Popcorn Podcast reviews Forgotten Island, the best animated film of the year, with Bek Manibog, Senior Entertainment Reporter at PEDESTRIAN TV. From its core themes of memory, identity and friendship, Tim and Bek share how much this film moved them and what it represents for the Filipino community. This and so much more wrapped up in endless laughs, trauma bonding and wild diversions! Enjoy!
Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado interview (Forgotten Island)
Filmmakers Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado join Popcorn Podcast to talk their new animated film, Forgotten Island. In our chat, the filmmakers share how crucial the opening of the film was, how they embraced Tayo na creatively, and how they chose to pay homage to the films that inspired them in Forgotten Island.
Jenny Slate and Manny Jacinto interview (Forgotten Island)
Jenny Slate and Manny Jacinto join Popcorn Podcast to talk their nuanced and colourful characters in Dreamwork's Forgotten Island. Manny voices Bungi Tiyanak, an eight-foot-tall demon baby, while Jenny voices Batiba, a tree-dwelling demon. In our chat, Jenny talks about how she found the voice of her character, Manny shares his excitement working with amazing Filipino artists and i accidentally unlock some nightmare fuel for poor Jenny.
H.E.R., Liza Soberano and Dave Franco interview (Forgotten Island)
H.E.R., Liza Soberano and Dave Franco join Popcorn Podcast to talk their new animated film, Forgotten Island. In our chat, H.E.R shares how the film is a celebration of her life while Liza feels very emotional and validated that all her hard work to date has lead to this, meanwhile, Dave shares what he goes “full dog” over bask in the importance of the films message.
The Bad Guys 2 review
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...
Pierre Perifel interview (The Bad Guys 2)
Director Pierre Perifel returns to Popcorn Podcast to reveal the secrets behind The Bad Guys 2’s wild mix of action, comedy, and heart…
Natasha Lyonne, Maria Bakalova and Danielle Brooks interview (The Bad Guys 2)
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…
Sam Rockwell and Craig Robinson interview (The Bad Guys 2)
Popcorn Podcast welcomes Oscar-winner Sam Rockwell and comedy icon Craig Robinson to discuss the bigger, wilder world of The Bad Guys 2…
How To Train Your Dragon review
We're talking How To Train Your Dragon live-action as we break down how director Dean DeBlois brings Hiccup (Mason Thames) and Toothless to life like never before. Is this adaptation of DreamWorks' hit animation franchise a nostalgia cash-in or does it soar on its own wings? Tune in to find out…
Nick Frost interview (How To Train Your Dragon)
The brilliant Nick Frost joins Popcorn Podcast to talk How To Train Your Dragon, busted knees, disembodied dragon heads and close encounters…
Chris Sanders interview (The Wild Robot)
Chris Sanders, animation legend, joins Popcorn Podcast to discuss his new film The Wild Robot, featuring the voice talents of Lupita Nyong'o and Kit Connor. The DreamWorks adaptation of Peter Brown's beloved novel about a Robot shipwrecked on an uninhabited island was an ambitious undertaking. In a wide-ranging Popcorn Podcast interview, Sanders shares how The Wild Robot's unique style aligned to the DreamWorks “look and feel”; the non-negotiable elements of Peter Brown's story; and what there is to learn from the beauty of ignorance...
Bonus – The Bad Guys
Being good is no fun at all in this bonus episode of Popcorn Podcast. Leigh and Tim review The Bad Guys, a new action-comedy from DreamWorks Animation based on Aaron Blabey's best-selling kids' book series. The film follows a criminal crew of animal outlaws – including Mr Wolf (Sam Rockwell), Mr Snake (Marc Maron), Mr Shark (Craig Robinson), Ms Tarantula (Awkwafina) and Mr Piranha (Anthony Ramos) – as they attempt their most challenging con yet... becoming good guys. Does the "Tarantino for kids" flick hit the target? Find out in this fun new episode from your favourite podcasting pair…
Special – The Bad Guys cast interviews
Popcorn Podcast interviews the A-list cast of new DreamWorks animation The Bad Guys! Join us for this special episode, as guest stars Awkwafina, Anthony Ramos, Craig Robinson and Marc Maron drop by to chat about the "Tarantino for kids" concept, who got the best lines and... that thing that looks like a butt…