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The Banshees of Inisherin

The Banshees of Inisherin

Popcorn Podcast
Season Eight, News

Leigh and Tim discuss Martin McDonagh's new film, The Banshees of Inisherin, this week, starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson as lifelong best friends who suddenly call it quits. A stunned Pádraic (Farrell), aided by his sister (Kerry Condon) and a troubled young islander (Barry Keoghan), obsessively tries to repair the relationship with shocking consequences. Your co-hosts dive into the hilarious, yet sad, McDonagh tale which exposes the complex and simple layers of humanity and the ripple effect our choices can have. Plus, Elvis cleans up at the AACTAs; Bong Joon Ho's Mickey 17 teases a compelling sci-fi experience; James Gunn reacts to fiery DCU speculation; Rush Hour 4 is back on the development freeway; Michelle Yeoh joins Wicked; and Taylor Swift calls action on her directorial debut…

Bonus – Thirteen Lives

Bonus – Thirteen Lives

Popcorn Podcast
Bonus, Season Eight

Dive into Ron Howard's Thirteen Lives with Popcorn Podcast, as Leigh and Tim discuss the Oscar-winner's dramatisation of the 2018 Thai Caves Rescue that prompted an international response to save 12 boys and their soccer coach trapped in a flooded cave network. The film, based on the incredible true story of survival, is led by Viggo Mortensen, Colin Farrell and Joel Egerton as volunteer rescuers who did the unthinkable and achieved the impossible. With fantastic documentary The Rescue already out there, what does Howard's film add to the narrative? Listen to find out…

The Batman

The Batman

Popcorn Podcast
News, Season Seven

It's here! Matt Reeves' The Batman finally hits cinemas and Popcorn Podcast has the no-spoiler lowdown on Robert Pattinson's turn in the batsuit. This highly anticipated take on Gotham's Dark Knight delivers an action-packed thriller, but does it live up to the lofty expectations? Plus, Brad Pitt's Bullet Train speeds to the screen; a Beetlejuice sequel in the works; and new trailers for Fantastic Beasts and The Adam Project promise action-packed fun. All this and more in our bite-sized episode.

Artemis Fowl + Greed

Artemis Fowl + Greed

Popcorn Podcast
Season Three

Leigh and Tim uncover if the criticism about much-maligned Artemis Fowl is valid, while Steve Coogan's Greed poses bigger questions. Plus, Michael Keaton is set to reprise his most famous role, a Twister reboot gets Leigh in a whirl and Margot Robbie spearheads a Pirates of the Caribbean reboot.

The Gentlemen

The Gentlemen

Popcorn Podcast
Season Three

Leigh and Tim discuss Guy Ritchie's latest crime caper, The Gentlemen. Plus, why you need to follow Sam Neill on Instagram and can Christopher Nolan's Tenet carry the weight of post-coronavirus expectations?

Last Christmas

Last Christmas

Popcorn Podcast
Season Two

Get in the Christmas spirit with the delightful Last Christmas. Plus, Marvel's Oscars submissions open old wounds, CGI technology finally goes too far and did The Batman get its casting backwards?