Entertainment journalist Leigh Livingstone and movie expert Tim Iffland review the newest film releases, plus break down the latest trailers and movie news. Bite-sized, moreish and a little salty – this is Popcorn Podcast with Leigh and Tim.
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Friend of the podcast Melissa Barrera returns to Popcorn Podcast to talk new film Your Monster, the beastly rom-com/horror from Caroline Lindy that's all about embracing your inner rage. Barrera shares why we should get in touch with darker feelings and how the film challenged her own notions of how women should behave. She also reveals the monster on her back while filming and why she's levelling up in 2025…
Popcorn Pals interviews Sophie Wilde and Zoe Terakes, stars of Sundance Film Festival success story Talk To Me. The new Aussie horror, from first-time directors Danny and Michael Philippou, is set to be the hit of the year. In this fun and insightful chat, Wilde and Terakes share the group bonding sessions that fuelled rehearsals; the film’s authentic representation of Australian youth culture; and the surprising outlets that fill their cup. All this and so much more in this very special episode of Popcorn Pals…
Popcorn Pals interviews co-directors Danny & Michael Philippou about their debut feature film, Talk to Me. The Australian twins are best known as online global sensations Rackaracka, with more than 1.5 billion views on YouTube. In our chat, the first-time filmmakers share there is nothing scarier than a teenage house party; how they fought to keep the Crazy Frog song in their film; what happened to the person who made the embalmed hand prop; and their surprising suggestions for how to market a film. All this and so much more in this very special episode of Popcorn Pals…
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Evil Dead Rise stars Lily Sullivan and Alyssa Sutherland take Popcorn Podcast behind the scenes of the fifth instalment in the Evil Dead film series. The story tells the tale of two estranged sisters whose reunion is cut short by flesh-possessing demons, thrusting the family into a primal battle for survival as they face down a mother of a nightmare. In our special interview, Sutherland and Sullivan dive into Sutherland’s shocking transformation as a murderous mum and Sullivan’s big Evil Dead moment. The pair also shares how much fun they had playing with the more than 6,500 litres of fake blood used in production and a spooky story that will have the hairs on your neck standing up…
Popcorn Podcast welcomes mega-producer Jason Blum to discuss Blumhouse Productions' latest horror hit, The Black Phone, starring Ethan Hawke as a terrifying child snatcher terrorising a Colorado neighbourhood in the 1970s. Blum shares what makes The Black Phone so damn scary, the surprising Stephen King connection and why he'll say yes to anything director Scott Derrickson brings him. We hope you enjoy this special episode…
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.
Foo Fighters throw a monkey wrench at classic horror with slasher comedy Studio 666. The film sees the iconic rockers recording their new album in an abandoned mansion while contending with demonic houseguests, a horny neighbour, an overeager delivery driver and possessed frontman Dave Grohl convinced he's discovered a new note. But is Studio 666 the best, the best, the best of a new musician-led sub-genre? Find out Leigh and Tim's thoughts in this bite-sized bonus episode.
Ghostface is back in Scream! Popcorn Podcast has the no-spoiler lowdown on the chilling and thrilling fifth addition to Wes Craven's iconic slasher franchise that brings fresh faces together with legacy cast members Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette. The only question is... do you like scary movies? Plus, The Bob's Burgers Movie sizzles with a first-look trailer; the Golden Globes and SAG Awards create some controversy; the Oscars in search of a host; and Denzel Washington is set to beat up bad guys once again.
Popcorn Podcast breaks down Halloween Kills, featuring special guests Jamie Lee Curtis, Kyle Richards, director David Gordon Green and producer Malek Akkad. Halloween Kills may be slaying at the box office, but does the sequel in this rebooted horror franchise deliver on being bigger, bolder and deadlier? Dive into this bonus bite-sized episode of Popcorn Podcast to find out.
Find a quiet spot to listen to Popcorn Podcast's review of A Quiet Place Part II. Written and directed by John Krasinski, and starring his wife Emily Blunt, the sequel revisits the resourceful Abbott family in their fight for survival against monsters that hunt by sound. Plus, F9 opens in China with a billion-dollar bang; Cher announces her next movie project; and there are new trailers for Snake Eyes, Dear Evan Hansen and Hotel Transylvania…
Shots are fired over The Hunt. Plus, a new villain replaces Nicholas Hoult in Mission Impossible, the Tenet trailer brings excitement and Zack Snyder's Justice League will finally see the light of day…
It has returned and so have Leigh and Tim to review Chapter Two. Coming together from opposite sides of the world, Leigh and Tim's opinions on the Stephen King saga are as different as the recording locations. Plus, Tim breaks down The Kitchen, there's Suicide Squad and Halloween news, and don't miss an exciting Popcorn Podcast ticket giveaway!
