Spider-Man: Brand New Day review
Popcorn Podcast is going FULL SPOILER in our review of Spider-Man: Brand New Day with special guest, creator Kai Munton. Tim and Kai discuss why Peter Parker is such a relatable hero, how the movie explores grief, trauma and themes of belonging and connection. Meanwhile, Tim reveals his recent run in with a spider, we talk Sadie Sink's performance as [REDACTED], theorise what the end credit scene is all about and revel in the incredible look and feel of this epic adventure. All this and so much more!
Supergirl review
Look up and look out, because our review of Supergirl is here with, special guest film reviewer and creator, Ashlee Pradella. Tim and Ashlee unpack the films dark tone, alien world and the balance of characters, including Jason Momoa's Lobo. From birthday week icks and the impact of Krypton on our emotions, Tim and Ashlee decide if this new DCU entry sticks its superhero landing, or drifts off into space.
Craig Gillespie interview (Supergirl)
Director of Supergirl Graig Gillespie is on Popcorn Podcast to take us behind the scenes of the DCU space opera. Supergirl which proves the range Craig has as a filmmaker, from critically acclaimed indie cinema to this big budget comic book adaptation. In our chat, Craig talks about the tonal balancing act he was going for, how he and Milly Alcock were “co-conspiritors” on set each day and the zero fucks nature to Kara that he loves.
Ana Nogueira interview (Supergirl)
Supergirl writer Ana Nogueira is on Popcorn Podcast in an interview DC fans won't want to miss. We first got a taste of Milly Alcock’s Kara Zor-El in 2025’s Superman, but Ana is giving us the true introduction to the hero in her first feature length appearance since 1984’s Supergirl. In our chat, we talk about how Ana was mining Kara’s complexities and grief, that Krypton as a symbol of home, the films connection with The Princess Bride and James Gunn’s brief to Ana about the DCU world she was to play in.
Travis Knight interview (Masters of the Universe)
Academy award nominated filmmaker Travis Knight is on Popcorn Podcast to talk his new blockbuster fantasy epic, Masters of the Universe. In our chat, Travis talks about his very clear vision for the film he wasted no time in bringing to life, how he married practical and visual effects in the film perfectly and a story about Queen lead guitarist you have to hear to believe.
Simon McQuoid interview (Mortal Kombat II)
Mortal Kombat II director Simon McQuoid returns to Popcorn Podcast! In our chat, Simon shares his goal to create a maximalist world, how the IMAX experience levelled up the sequel in big ways, why dialling up the female representation was a must for the story and the dirty fighting he revelled in bringing to live. All this and much more.
Karl Urban interview (The Boys S5)
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…
The Fantastic Four: First Steps review
Popcorn Podcast reviews Marvel's The Fantastic Four: First Steps, a dazzling retro reboot blending cosmic spectacle with heartfelt family drama. Discover what makes this new take on the iconic heroes a fantastic leap into MCU Phase Six…
Superman review
Look up, friends, and adjust those undies as Popcorn Podcast flies straight into a no-spoiler review of James Gunn's Superman…
Captain America: Brave New World review
Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) gets his first solo superhero outing in Marvel's 300th film – strap on the shield, Cap, because we’re covering Captain America: Brave New World…
Kraven the Hunter review
Cravin' another salty Popcorn Podcast episode? You're in luck, as we review Kraven the Hunter, starring Aaron Taylor Johnson as the brooding comic book antihero Sergei Kravinoff – aka Kraven. We're talking Papa Rusty, Mufasa cameo, mysterious New York doctor and cargo plane pilots, as well as Calypso! Calypso! Calypso! Oh, if we could talk to the animals…
Venom: The Last Dance review
It takes two to tango as Popcorn Podcast prances through Venom: The Last Dance. In a bite-sized and salty new episode of Popcorn Podcast, YOU get a symbiote and YOU get a symbiote, plus there's everything from dead arms to irresponsible hippie parents and plot-splaining exposition. We. Are. Popcorn Podcast.
Joker: Folie á Deux review
Leigh and Tim review the hotly anticipated sequel Joker: Folie á Deux, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga. Does this musical meander or meet the lofty expectations of its Oscar-winning predecessor? Find out in a brand new spoiler-free episode of Popcorn Podcast!
Deadpool and Wolverine
Suit up, Bub. Popcorn Podcast's SPOILER-FILLED Deadpool and Wolverine movie review is here to make you scream, shout and let it all out. From surprise cameos to shirtless salivating, sexy soundtracks and balls to the wall action, if it happened (and even if it didn't), we're bringing it all to you, Peanut. LFG!…
Madame Web
It's webbin' time! Leigh and Tim sling themselves into Madame Web and reveal all you need to know about the new instalment in Sony's Spider-Man Universe. Why is the internet so mad at this Morbius-adjacent origin story starring Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced and Celeste O'Connor? With foresight top of mind, Popcorn Podcast has the lowdown on whether there is truth to the negative noise. Listen to find out if Madame Web is worth your time in an unmissable spoiler-free discussion…