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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Australian filmmaker Jordon Prince-Wright is one to watch. The discovery of compelling WWI diary entries from ANZAC soldiers has led him to Before Dawn – his biggest project yet. In an in-depth conversation, Popcorn Podcast learns of Jordon Prince-Wright’s passion for these untold stories, his tenacious pursuit in casting lead Levi Miller, how nothing could quite prepare him for the scale of this production and how his team were blamed for a 2.4 magnitude earthquake in Esperance…
Director Glendyn Ivin talks to Popcorn Podcast about his new movie Penguin Bloom, starring Naomi Watts, Jacki Weaver and Andrew Lincoln. The award-winning filmmaker shares his insights on bringing the Bloom family's heartwarming story to the screen, as well as the spontaneity (and challenges) that working with animals and children bring to a production.
Australian film The Dry, based on Jane Harper's award-winning novel, promises to start the new year off with a bang. It also heralds a Popcorn Podcast first! Don't miss this bonus holiday episode where Leigh and Tim discuss the compelling drama starring Eric Bana as a federal agent with a deadly secret.
Director Jeremy Sims talks to Popcorn Podcast about his new movie Rams, starring Sam Neill and Michael Caton as warring sheep-farmer brothers. Sims shares why the film is more than just a remake; what it was like to bring Neill and Caton together onscreen again; and why sheep are a metaphor for people.
Leigh and Tim talk to Emma Bourke, a talented design assistant and make-up artist currently working on Baz Lurhmann's Elvis biopic. In this special episode, Bourke shares what a typical day on set looks like, offers insight into the important creatives working behind the scenes of our favourite movies, and discusses the challenges facing the film industry.
