All tagged Denis Villeneuve

Dune: Part Two

Return to planet Arrakis for Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Two, the new cinematic adaptation of Frank Herbert’s celebrated Dune novels. In this spoiler-free episode, Leigh and Tim dissect the film's themes and talk uncomfortable pregnancy-cam, sandy cracks and Feyd-Rautha (Austin Butler) roleplay…

Turning Red

Popcorn Podcast brings you Turning Red, Disney and Pixar's coming-of-age story with a twist. Co-written and directed by Domee Shi – the first woman to helm a Pixar feature – Turning Red introduces Meilin Lee (voiced by Rosalie Chiang) a vibrant, self-assured teenager who suddenly turns into a giant red panda when she gets emotional. Can the film's unique animation fusion of east meets west deliver another Pixar winner? Plus, the South by Southwest Film Festival kicks off in Austin, Texas; the year of DC gets downgraded; first look at Disney's Pinocchio; and Dune casting news.

Dune

Popcorn Podcast dives into sci-fi remake Dune, based on Frank Herbert's iconic novel of the same name. Featuring a stellar cast, including Timothée Chalamet as the fabled Paul Atreides, Denis Villeneuve's long-awaited blockbuster delivers on his trademark visual flair, but does it live up to the lofty expectations? Join Leigh and Tim as they discuss Dune 2021. Plus, Stray offers a moving new perspective, a Jurassic World prologue delivers a Dominion first look, and the Three Musketeers movies coming our way.

Nine Days

Popcorn Podcast gets existential reviewing Edson Oda's directorial debut, Nine Days. We cover this deeply moving and challenging film, discussing everything from its powerful concept to the sublime performances, production design and profound score. Plus, Nitram wins big at Cannes, Leslie Grace is Batgirl, Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand pair up and Jordon Peele is back at it with new terror Nope