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.
All in Season 14
Whether you’re a track fanatic or just here for Brad Pitt in a fireproof suit, Popcorn Podcast unpacks whether F1: The Movie's visceral action will have you racing to see it…
We are going interstellar with the masterminds behind Pixar’s dazzling new adventure, Elio, who reveal the power of the Pixar prologue and the one big pivot that changed everything for Elio...
Emmy-winner Brad Garrett is on Popcorn Podcast, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from Pixar’s Elio, voicing alien warlord Lord Grigon, and whether he would go to space with Katy Perry...
Academy Award-nominee Celine Song returns with sophomore film Materialists, starring Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans. Popcorn Podcast breaks down this non-traditional rom-com to understand its message, characters and if love really is just a box-ticking exercise, or something far more primitive than we realise…
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…
From butt-clenching tension to grisly kills and Jai Courtney's unhinged performance, we unpack everything that makes Aussie horror Dangerous Animals a must-watch…
The brilliant Nick Frost joins Popcorn Podcast to talk How To Train Your Dragon, busted knees, disembodied dragon heads and close encounters…
Pulitzer-winning writer and director Michael Cristofer joins Popcorn Podcast to discuss The Great Lillian Hall, working with friend Jessica Lange and the frustrations of Hollywood...
Jason Isaacs joins Popcorn Podcast to reveal the man behind the menace, opening up about his moving new film The Salt Path – a story of love, loss, and walking into the unknown, co-starring Gillian Anderson – as well as portraying real-life struggles, the gift of nature and more…
Join Popcorn Podcast for an exclusive interview with Danny and Michael Philippou, directors of Talk to Me and new horror Bring Her Back. Between the laughs, the Philippous open up about their light-hearted approach to filmmaking, what it means to build a horror universe with emotional weight, and the moment that made them cry… and they drop a few big behind the scenes reveals…
Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme is here and it's darker than previous films. Is this surreal, death-obsessed tale peak Anderson artistry or whimsy overload?…
This week on Popcorn Podcast, we unpack Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. Strap in for explosive action, Tom Cruise's jaw-dropping stunts, and a deep (submarine) dive into whether this really is Ethan Hunt’s final mission. Is it the perfect farewell or a mission too convoluted and character-stuffed to complete?…
In this exclusive Popcorn Podcast interview, acclaimed director Lorcan Finnegan (Vivarium) joins us to discuss his latest psychological thriller, The Surfer — starring Nicolas Cage in a career-defining performance…
Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal are back in The Accountant 2 and Popcorn Podcast crunches the numbers on the action, brotherly brawls and complicated plot. Join us, there's plenty to talk about...
Red Dog director Kriv Stenders joins Popcorn Podcast to talk about his gripping new film The Correspondent. From capturing Aussie icons to why filmmaking is like making beautiful music, Stenders opens up about the personal connection that compelled him to say yes to The Correspondent. Don't miss this chat with one of Australia's most incredible talents…
Popcorn Podcast sits down with acclaimed actor Richard Roxburgh and award-winning journalist Peter Greste to unpack The Correspondent — the gripping new film based on Greste’s real-life imprisonment in Egypt. Roxburgh shares what it took to step into Peter’s shoes, while Greste reflects on seeing his story brought to life on screen…
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Alex Garland and war veteran Ray Mendoza join Popcorn Podcast to talk Warfare – a raw, realistic war film shaped by true Navy SEAL experiences…
Christopher Landon knows how to keep us on the edge of our seats and he does it again with Drop, a sharp thriller making waves for its high-stakes suspense. Landon joins Popcorn Podcast to take us behind the scenes of his latest genre-bending film and talks transforming Baby Shark into an elegant banger…
Make a reservation for Popcorn Podcast's Drop movie review. The thriller from Christopher Landon follows a widowed mother (Meghann Fahy) on the first date from hell when a mysterious troll sends her memes that escalate from annoying to homicidal, leaving her scrambling to figure out who is setting her up for murder. Join Leigh and Tim to discover why Drop might surprise you…
Filmmaker Alex Scharfman joins Popcorn Podcast to talk monster movie with a twist Death of a Unicorn, exploring the mythical world of unicorns by blending sci-fi, horror and family drama to create a must-see directorial debut with DNA rooted in cult classics from Ridley Scott, John Carpenter, James Cameron and Steven Spielberg…
