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Elemental

Come along to Elemental City with Popcorn Pals and Dave Lee a.k.a. Dave Lee Down Under, as they discuss the latest original Disney Pixar animated film, Elemental. With an impressive voice cast including Leah Lewis, Mamoudou Athie and Catherine O’Hara, Elemental follows the story of an unlikely pair, Ember and Wade, who live in a city where fire, water, land and air residents live together. Opposites attract in this coming of age rom com, a first of its kind in animation and Tim and Dave have much to discuss. From its captivating visuals, relatable characters and story of family and connection, Tim and Dave decide if the elements really don't mix. Listen to find out in an episode you won't want to miss.

Popcorn Pals is a Popcorn Podcast with Leigh and Tim spin-off series.

The Little Mermaid

For the inaugural episode of Popcorn Pals, we decided to go under the sea with KT and Oti from For Your Reference podcast to discuss Disney's latest live-action remake, The Little Mermaid. Starring Halle Bailey and Melissa McCarthy, The Little Mermaid reimagines the 1989 Oscar winning animated classic about a young mermaid Ariel (Bailey) who makes a deal with Ursula the Sea Witch (McCarthy) to trade her beautiful voice for human legs so she can discover the world above water and impress a prince. There is much to unpack from Bailey's powerful performance, Ursula's posture, a Lin-Manuel Miranda rap and the hits and misses surrounding the story and visuals. Find out what your podcast pals thought in an episode saltier than the sea itself.

Popcorn Pals is a Popcorn Podcast with Leigh and Tim spin-off series.

Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves

Come play with Popcorn Podcast as we review Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves, based on the wildly popular role-playing fantasy game from Hasbro. The film follows a charming thief (Chris Pine) and a band of unlikely adventurers (Michelle Rodriguez, Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis and Regé-Jean Page) as they embark on an epic quest to retrieve a lost relic. Like the titular heroes in the film, Leigh and Tim navigate magical beasts, the adventurous story and battle each other to rate the beloved tabletop adaptation. Plus, Linda Blair's casting announcement turns heads; a first look at Lady Gaga in Joker sequel is no laughing matter; Questlove's feature directorial debut for Disney; and Liv Tyler returns to the MCU…

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Delve into the Quantum Realm with our NO SPOILER review of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Popcorn Podcast has your definitive guide to all things Ant-Man 3, as the MCU blockbuster launches Marvel's Phase 5. In Ant-Man's third solo film, Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) is living the sweet life with Hope (Evangeline Lilly), daughter Cassie (Kathryn Newton), Janet Van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer) and Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) when an experiment gone wrong pulls them into the dangerous world of a villain (Jonathan Majors) unlike any they've faced before. Join Leigh and Tim for a BIG conversation about the little guy and his hero pals…

Disenchanted

Popcorn Podcast goes on a fairytale adventure this week to review the long-awaited Disney sequel, Disenchanted. Starring Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey and Maya Rudolph, Disenchanted finds Giselle (Adams) questioning her happily ever after, inadvertently turning the lives of those in the real world and Andalasia upside down in the process. Listen as Leigh and Tim decree if the movie musical hits the right notes or casts a disastrous spell in a magical new episode. Plus, Disney Pixar's Elemental trailer captivates; James Wan and Jason Blum join forces to terrorise us forever; Bradley Cooper cast in Spielberg's Bullitt remake; and Indiana Jones and the de-ageing adventure…

Ticket To Paradise

Julia Roberts and George Clooney reunite on the big screen in Ticket To Paradise. The megastars play a divorced couple who team up and travel to Bali to stop their daughter (Kaitlyn Dever) from making the same mistake they think they made 25 years ago. Hear from the stars of the film -– including Roberts and Clooney! – as Popcorn Podcast attends the Ticket To Paradise global press conference and discusses chemistry, character and romantic comedy clichés in a new bite-sized episode. Plus, the huge announcements out of D23 Expo; another Elvis movie on the way; and first trailers for Whitney Houston biopic I Wanna Dance With Somebody and Damien Chazelle's Babylon have us pumped.

Top Gun: Maverick

Strap in as Popcorn Podcast chats all things Top Gun: Maverick in this fast-paced NO SPOILER episode. From the action-packed flight sequences to how well this long-awaited sequel measures up to the original, Leigh and Tim break down Tom Cruise's return to Top Gun. Plus, Eric Bana steps back into the shoes of a beloved literary hero; Billy Eichner has a history-making film in Bros; the triggering new Blumhouse horror coming; and big news from producing powerhouse Margot Robbie.

The Duke

Popcorn Podcast discusses uplifting British film The Duke, starring Jim Broadbent, Helen Mirren and Matthew Goode. Based on a true story, The Duke follows Kempton Bunton, a 60-year-old taxi driver accused of stealing Francisco Goya's portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. But do Leigh and Tim think the period piece is a winner? Plus, your last chance to enter our Scream giveaway; Godzilla vs Kong sequel to call Australia home; Avatar 2 trailer coming; and Barry Keoghan breaks the internet…

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.

Eternals

Popcorn Podcast travels to 5000 BC to bring you a review of Marvel's latest superhero epic, Eternals. With special guest Nick L'Barrow from Nick's Flicks Fix, Tim discusses whether Chloe Zhao's intimate look at humanity is a successful entrant in the MCU. Plus, we reveal who turned down a $29m offer for a sequel, which actor is voicing the lasagne-loving Garfield, and who Jon M Chu cast as Elphaba and Glinda for his Wicked film adaptation!

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings has Popcorn Podcast racing back to the cinema for the first time in four months after Sydney lockdown. The 25th MCU epic, starring Simu Liu, is a success in its Asian representation, choreography, effects and performances, but do you agree with what Leigh and Tim have to say? Plus, there's a new DVD giveaway to enter, James Gunn has found his Adam Warlock, Robert Pattinson reveals his The Batman voice, and Ghostface is out for blood in the first trailer for Scream.

Pig

Popcorn Podcast reviews Pig, a surprisingly moving drama starring Nicolas Cage as a reclusive truffle hunter desperately searching for his stolen foraging pig. Plus, there are a huge number of trailer drops to enjoy, including The Matrix Resurrections, C'mon, C'mon and Last Night In Soho, and Disney makes some big announcements about its upcoming film slate.

Gunpowder Milkshake

Order up! Popcorn Podcast's Gunpowder Milkshake review covers all things Karen Gillan, Lena Headey and the butt-kicking women of this bubblegum action flick. Plus, Disney Pixar's next film comes in red; Indiana Jones news; and the unsettling John and the Hole trailer

Black Widow

Black Widow launches a new season of Popcorn Podcast in a blaze of MCU glory. Although it's the final chapter in Natasha Romanoff's story, it's only the beginning of a jam-packed sixth season. Join Leigh and Tim for this no spoiler review of the first film in Marvel's Phase Four. Plus, Kevin Feige confirms a Shang-Chi fan theory; Vanessa Kirby joins the cast of Florian Zeller's The Son; and Nitram becomes the first Aussie film in a decade to compete for the Palm D'Or at the Cannes Film Festival

Buckley's Chance

In Popcorn Podcast's final episode for season five, Leigh and Tim take a look at Aussie film Buckley's Chance. This family drama about loss, forgiveness and dingoes is ripe for discussion. But does it leave Leigh and Tim satisfied? Plus, we get a first look at Supergirl; Mark Wahlberg makes us emotional; Nicolas Cage goes truffle foraging; Disney has found its live-action Snow White; and Transformers activates beast mode…

Bonus - Luca

Take a trip to the Italian Riviera with Disney and Pixar's Luca. In a bonus episode of Popcorn Podcast, Leigh and Tim discuss the animation's simplistic approach to storytelling and whether the film from director Enrico Casarosa ticks the box on authenticity.

F9: The Fast Saga

Hold on tight fam, Leigh and Tim are racing their Fast and Furious 9 review straight to you. This out-of-this-world instalment in the Fast Saga reunites old friends and introduces new foes, all in one action-packed thrill-ride. But does it take the franchise's pole position? Plus, the changes to Peter Jackson's Beatles documentary; sequel news for Greenland and Sonic The Hedgehog; and Russell Crowe's ambitious plans for a fully integrated movie studio on the NSW coast

Land and Wrath of Man

Leigh and Tim talk Land, Robin Wright's directorial debut about a woman who's lost everything and struggling to survive – both mentally and physically. Plus, Leonardo DiCaprio considers remaking Another Round; Sony Pictures and Disney strike a landmark deal; and is MonsterVerse movie Son of Kong really happening?

Supernova

Leigh and Tim discuss Supernova, the moving love story starring Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci as a couple facing illness and their uncertain future. Plus, exciting trailer drops for Space Jam: A New Legacy, Black Widow and Cruella reveal more about the upcoming films; Godzilla vs Kong smashes the box office; big casting news for the next Indiana Jones sequel; and the Avengers Campus is heading for Disneyland.

French Exit

Michelle Pfeiffer shines in French Exit, the focus of this week's Popcorn Podcast review. Plus, Avatar reclaims its place at the top of the box office; fresh looks from Disney's Cruella; and Popcorn Podcast's Two-year Anniversary Giveaway launches with tickets to see The Father in cinemas