All in Season Nine

Evil Dead Rise

Evil Dead Rise

Popcorn Podcast
Season Nine

Popcorn Podcast takes a terrifying dive into Evil Dead Rise, the fifth instalment in Sam Raimi's demonic franchise. Evil Dead Rise tells the tale of two estranged sisters (Alyssa Sutherland and Lily Sullivan) whose reunion is cut short by the rise of flesh-possessing demons, forcing them and their family into a fight for survival against the mother of all evil. Join us for this bite-sized no-spoiler episode as Leigh makes Tim relive the film's most excruciating scenes while they explore the level of commitment that went into making this rebooted sequel and your co-hosts reveal whether Evil Dead Rise is worth seeing on the big screen…

Alyssa Sutherland and Lily Sullivan (Evil Dead Rise)

Alyssa Sutherland and Lily Sullivan (Evil Dead Rise)

Popcorn Podcast
Interviews, Special, Season Nine, Bonus

Evil Dead Rise stars Lily Sullivan and Alyssa Sutherland take Popcorn Podcast behind the scenes of the fifth instalment in the Evil Dead film series. The story tells the tale of two estranged sisters whose reunion is cut short by flesh-possessing demons, thrusting the family into a primal battle for survival as they face down a mother of a nightmare. In our special interview, Sutherland and Sullivan dive into Sutherland’s shocking transformation as a murderous mum and Sullivan’s big Evil Dead moment. The pair also shares how much fun they had playing with the more than 6,500 litres of fake blood used in production and a spooky story that will have the hairs on your neck standing up…

Mafia Mamma

Mafia Mamma

Popcorn Podcast
Season Nine, News

Popcorn Podcast infiltrates the Italian Mafia this week to discuss Australian icon Toni Collette's new action comedy, Mafia Mamma. Collette plays an American mum who inherits her mafia don grandfather's empire in Italy and defies everyone's expectations as the new head of the family business. But is Mafia Mamma a cinematic offer you can't refuse, or a hit gone wrong? Find out what Leigh and Tim think in one of the saltiest episodes of all time. Plus, announcements from Star Wars Celebration 2023; Moana to receive live-action treatment; Indiana Jones and The Dial Of Destiny's premiere at Cannes; new trailers for Barbie, Blue Beetle and The Marvels keep us entertained; and a HUGE double announcement from Leigh and Tim about the future of Popcorn Podcast. Listen and enjoy!…

The Super Mario Bros Movie

The Super Mario Bros Movie

Popcorn Podcast
Season Nine, Bonus

Let's-a-go! It's time for Popcorn Podcast's The Super Mario Bros Movie review. Based on the world of Nintendo’s Super Mario video games, Illumination Entertainment's latest brings Brooklyn plumber brothers Mario (voiced by Chris Pratt) and Luigi (Charlie Day) to animated life on the big screen. Join Popcorn Podcast on a journey to the Mushroom Kingdom as Mario embarks on an epic quest to help Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) defeat Bowser (Jack Black) and find Luigi. Does this animated adventure level-up your co-hosts expectations or hit them like a Bowser Bomb? Listen to find out in this unmissable bite-sized episode. Wahoo!…

Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves

Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves

Popcorn Podcast
Season Nine, News

Come play with Popcorn Podcast as we review Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves, based on the wildly popular role-playing fantasy game from Hasbro. The film follows a charming thief (Chris Pine) and a band of unlikely adventurers (Michelle Rodriguez, Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis and Regé-Jean Page) as they embark on an epic quest to retrieve a lost relic. Like the titular heroes in the film, Leigh and Tim navigate magical beasts, the adventurous story and battle each other to rate the beloved tabletop adaptation. Plus, Linda Blair's casting announcement turns heads; a first look at Lady Gaga in Joker sequel is no laughing matter; Questlove's feature directorial debut for Disney; and Liv Tyler returns to the MCU…

Abi Damaris Corbin (Breaking)

Abi Damaris Corbin (Breaking)

Popcorn Podcast
Interviews, Season Nine, Special

Director Abi Damaris Corbin joins Popcorn Podcast to discuss her heartbreaking debut feature film, Breaking. The dramatic thriller, starring John Boyega, is based on the true story of marine veteran Brian Brown-Easley, who took a bank with several employees hostage after being denied support from Veteran Affairs. Damaris Corbin, who also co-wrote Breaking, reveals the connection that led her to the challenges and joys of making this deeply personal film and how Boyega swooped in at the last minute to blow everyone away with his talent. We hope you enjoy this special interview episode of Popcorn Podcast…

John Boyega (Breaking)

John Boyega (Breaking)

Popcorn Podcast
Interviews, Special, Season Nine

Star Wars superstar John Boyega joins Popcorn Podcast to discuss his powerful new role in Breaking. The dramatic thriller, written and directed by Abi Damaris Corbin, is based on the true story of marine veteran Brian Brown-Easley, who took a bank with several employees hostage after being denied support from Veteran Affairs with devastating consequences. Boyega shares the challenges of joining such an intense project just two weeks before production began and the impact of working with the late Michael K Williams, while Leigh makes the acclaimed actor squirm with a particular comparison…

Shazam! Fury Of The Gods

Shazam! Fury Of The Gods

Popcorn Podcast
Season Nine, News

It's superhero sequel time with Popcorn Podcast's unmissable movie review of Shazam! Fury Of The Gods. DC's first film release since James Gunn and Peter Safran took the reins of DC Studios has a lot of expectations riding on it. Will the continued adventures of Billy Batson (Asher Angel/Zachary Levi) and his new battle against a vengeful trio of ancient gods (Helen Mirren, Lucy Liu and Rachel Zegler) be enough to cement the first steps of this revamped DC era successfully? Plus, Quentin Tarantino's final film hits close to home; Ben Affleck’s Batflick backflip; the first full trailer for Disney's live-action The Little Mermaid is here; Jenna Ortega cast in her most perfect role yet; and a quick Oscars breakdown – all this and more scooped into another salty bite-sized episode…

Scream VI

Scream VI

Popcorn Podcast
Bonus, Season Nine

Get set to scream with Popcorn Podcast's no-spoiler review of the latest instalment in the slasher franchise: Scream VI. The requel sequel follows the core four Woodsboro survivors – played by Melissa Barrera, Jenna Ortega, Jasmine Savoy Brown and Mason Gooding – as they start a new life in New York City, but there's another Ghostface out for blood and no one is safe when playing by the franchise rules. Leigh and Tim break down all you need to know about Scream VI…

Kevin Iannucci and Joshua Felder (Champions)

Kevin Iannucci and Joshua Felder (Champions)

Popcorn Podcast
Interviews, Special, Season Nine

Popcorn Podcast welcomes Champions stars Kevin Iannucci and Joshua Felder to chat about their uplifting and fun new movie. Champions is the heartwarming story of a disgraced former minor-league basketball coach (Woody Harrelson) ordered by the court to manage a team of disabled players as part of his community service. We had a fun chat with the pair about what it’s like working with Woody Harrelson and director Bobby Farrelly, bringing their basketball skills to Champions and how they hope the movie will inspire and educate others. We hope you enjoy this very special interview episode of Popcorn Podcast…

Empire Of Light

Empire Of Light

Popcorn Podcast
Season Nine, News

Leigh and Tim do not agree on Empire Of Light! Join Popcorn Podcast for a lively discussion about the Sam Mendes drama, starring Olivia Colman, Michael Ward, Colin Firth and Toby Jones. The story of connection and the healing power of cinema set in 1980s Margate in UK has your hosts seriously divided. Things get a little salty as topics bounce from the magic of a projection room to festy bathwater and teacup wankery. Plus, a new deal means more Lord Of The Rings stories; SAG Awards winners list sends a strong Oscars message; and Catherine Martin's exquisite costumes reign again…

Storm Reid and Nia Long (Missing)

Storm Reid and Nia Long (Missing)

Popcorn Podcast
Interviews, Season Nine, Special

Popcorn Podcast welcomes the stars of Missing, Storm Reid and Nia Long, to discuss their new film and how it keeps audiences on the edge of their seat while addressing important issues facing modern women. Missing is a standalone sequel from the creative team behind critically-acclaimed thriller Searching, with both films innovating the screenlife genre – a visual filmmaking style becoming increasingly relatable as technology dominates our every move…

Will Merrick and Natalie Qasabian (Missing)

Will Merrick and Natalie Qasabian (Missing)

Popcorn Podcast
Interviews, Season Nine, Special

Popcorn Podcast welcomes Missing co-writer and co-director Will Merrick, alongside producer Natalie Qasabian, to discuss how they further innovated the 'Screenlife' genre populated by critically-acclaimed films, including Missing’s predecessor: Searching. The pioneering pair also shares how the visual style of this thriller evolved while navigating the challenges of keeping the audience engaged and the tension tight in a mystery playing out entirely through screens. We hope you enjoy this very special interview episode of Popcorn Podcast…

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Popcorn Podcast
Season Nine, News

Delve into the Quantum Realm with our NO SPOILER review of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Popcorn Podcast has your definitive guide to all things Ant-Man 3, as the MCU blockbuster launches Marvel's Phase 5. In Ant-Man's third solo film, Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) is living the sweet life with Hope (Evangeline Lilly), daughter Cassie (Kathryn Newton), Janet Van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer) and Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) when an experiment gone wrong pulls them into the dangerous world of a villain (Jonathan Majors) unlike any they've faced before. Join Leigh and Tim for a BIG conversation about the little guy and his hero pals…

Florian Zeller (The Son)

Florian Zeller (The Son)

Popcorn Podcast
Interviews, Special, Season Nine

Popcorn Podcast is thrilled to welcome Oscar-winning writer and director of The Father Florian Zeller back to discuss his new film, The Son. In a fascinating chat, Zeller reveals what compels him to tell stories often treated as taboo and how challenging it is to deliver a cinematic adaptation of another of his acclaimed plays. He also shares wonderful (and hilarious) anecdotes about working with screen greats Anthony Hopkins and Hugh Jackman…

Zen McGrath (The Son)

Zen McGrath (The Son)

Popcorn Podcast
Special, Interviews, Season Nine

Popcorn Podcast is thrilled to chat with 20-year-old Australian actor Zen McGrath about his starring role in Oscar-winner Florian Zeller's The Son. McGrath shares fascinating insights into the process of making The Son, including how he got into the emotional headspace of his troubled character and, equally as importantly, how he decompressed from the intense work once cameras stopped rolling…

Knock At The Cabin

Knock At The Cabin

Popcorn Podcast
Bonus, Season Nine

M Night Shyamalan returns with apocalyptic thriller Knock At The Cabin, starring David Bautista, Jonathan Groff and Ben Aldridge. Leigh and Tim get into the nitty-gritty of the film, which follows a young girl and her parents taken hostage at a remote cabin by four armed strangers who demand the family make an unthinkable choice. Much like its characters, Popcorn Podcast must decide what they believe. Is this a return to form for Shyamalan or another miss for the enigmatic director?…

The Son

The Son

Popcorn Podcast
News, Season Nine

Popcorn Podcast discusses Florian Zeller's The Son, featuring a powerful performance from Hugh Jackman as a father struggling to connect with his troubled and angry teenage son (Australian Zen McGrath). Oscar-winner Zeller once again explores the dynamics of a fractured family through the lens of mental illness in his heavy-hitting second feature film, which also boasts stellar performances from Laura Dern and Vanessa Kirby. Join Leigh and Tim for a bite-sized, but in-depth discussion into this must-see moving drama. Plus, we talk James Gunn's DCU slate announcement; Oscars buzz; Madonna's cancelled biopic; and so much more…

The Whale

The Whale

Popcorn Podcast
Bonus, Season Nine

Darren Aronofsky's The Whale sparks a deep and profound conversation this week. The character study of a reclusive English teacher (Brendan Fraser) living with severe obesity who attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter (Sadie Sink) has garnered criticism for its subject matter, but Popcorn Podcast dives into the film's symbolism, message and the incredible Oscar-nominated performances of Brendan Fraser and Hong Chau to bring you all you need to know about The Whale. We hope you enjoy this bonus episode of Popcorn Podcast…

Tár

Tár

Popcorn Podcast
News, Season Nine

Popcorn Podcast takes Todd Field's Tár to task, unpacking its complex narrative themes and awards season buzz for star Cate Blanchett. With a Golden Globe and Critics' Choice under her belt (with a BAFTA nomination secured and Oscar nod expected), does Blanchett's performance as an unravelling composer-conductor within Field's intersecting story of power and privilege hit the high notes? Plus, Avatar 3 news; Antoine Fuqua's Michael Jackson biopic; and Ghostface is out for blood in the first trailer for Scream VI…

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