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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…
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…
Popcorn Podcast goes on a journey of redemption with Mark Wahlberg in drama Joe Bell. Leigh and Tim have an honest discussion and share personal anecdotes as they unpack this deeply tragic true story. Plus, The Lost Boys are ready to rock a remake, Olivia Wilde is back in the director's chair, Christopher Nolan jumps ship to Universal and which reimagining of a '90s classic should Beyonce headline? All that and more in this week's episode!
Leigh and Tim are back for a fifth season of Popcorn Podcast. In the cinema spotlight is Promising Young Woman – a sharp and satirical look at rape culture starring Carey Mulligan – and period romance Ammonite. Plus, Kevin Feige gives insights into Marvel's film plans; Godzilla vs Kong stomps into cinemas earlier than expected; and Patrick Dempsey shares Disenchanted news.
