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Forgotten Island review

"Tayo Na" aka "let's go" as Popcorn Podcast reviews Forgotten Island, the best animated film of the year, with Bek Manibog, Senior Entertainment Reporter at PEDESTRIAN TV. From its core themes of memory, identity and friendship, Tim and Bek share how much this film moved them and what it represents for the Filipino community. This and so much more wrapped up in endless laughs, trauma bonding and wild diversions! Enjoy!

Jenny Slate and Manny Jacinto interview (Forgotten Island)

Jenny Slate and Manny Jacinto join Popcorn Podcast to talk their nuanced and colourful characters in Dreamwork's Forgotten Island. Manny voices Bungi Tiyanak, an eight-foot-tall demon baby, while Jenny voices Batiba, a tree-dwelling demon. In our chat, Jenny talks about how she found the voice of her character, Manny shares his excitement working with amazing Filipino artists and i accidentally unlock some nightmare fuel for poor Jenny.

H.E.R., Liza Soberano and Dave Franco interview (Forgotten Island)

H.E.R., Liza Soberano and Dave Franco join Popcorn Podcast to talk their new animated film, Forgotten Island. In our chat, H.E.R shares how the film is a celebration of her life while Liza feels very emotional and validated that all her hard work to date has lead to this, meanwhile, Dave shares what he goes “full dog” over bask in the importance of the films message.

The Color Purple

From book to movie to musical and back to movie, The Color Purple has been a cultural cornerstone for 40 years. In a new Popcorn Podcast episode, Leigh and Tim explore the latest cinematic masterpiece, based on the hit Broadway musical, to find out whether Blitz Bazawule's musical movie can stand tall alongside the success of its predecessors. What more can be squeezed from Celie's (Fantasia Barrino) harrowing and inspiring coming-of-age story? Tune in to find out…