All tagged James Gunn

Shazam! Fury Of The Gods

Shazam! Fury Of The Gods

Popcorn Podcast
Season Nine, News

It's superhero sequel time with Popcorn Podcast's unmissable movie review of Shazam! Fury Of The Gods. DC's first film release since James Gunn and Peter Safran took the reins of DC Studios has a lot of expectations riding on it. Will the continued adventures of Billy Batson (Asher Angel/Zachary Levi) and his new battle against a vengeful trio of ancient gods (Helen Mirren, Lucy Liu and Rachel Zegler) be enough to cement the first steps of this revamped DC era successfully? Plus, Quentin Tarantino's final film hits close to home; Ben Affleck’s Batflick backflip; the first full trailer for Disney's live-action The Little Mermaid is here; Jenna Ortega cast in her most perfect role yet; and a quick Oscars breakdown – all this and more scooped into another salty bite-sized episode…

The Son

The Son

Popcorn Podcast
News, Season Nine

Popcorn Podcast discusses Florian Zeller's The Son, featuring a powerful performance from Hugh Jackman as a father struggling to connect with his troubled and angry teenage son (Australian Zen McGrath). Oscar-winner Zeller once again explores the dynamics of a fractured family through the lens of mental illness in his heavy-hitting second feature film, which also boasts stellar performances from Laura Dern and Vanessa Kirby. Join Leigh and Tim for a bite-sized, but in-depth discussion into this must-see moving drama. Plus, we talk James Gunn's DCU slate announcement; Oscars buzz; Madonna's cancelled biopic; and so much more…

Robert Patrick (What Josiah Saw) – Special

Robert Patrick (What Josiah Saw) – Special

Popcorn Podcast
Interviews, Special, Season Eight

Robert Patrick joins Popcorn Podcast to chat about his new film, What Josiah Saw, streaming on Shudder. The iconic actor behind onscreen villains including the T1000 (Terminator 2: Judgment Day), Auggie Smith (Peacemaker) and now Josiah Graham, shares what draws him to dark characters, how Josiah informed his performance in Peacemaker and the disturbing movie finale that had him wondering if they'd gone too far…

Buckley's Chance

Buckley's Chance

Popcorn Podcast
Season Five

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…

Tolkien and X-Men Dark Phoenix

Tolkien and X-Men Dark Phoenix

Popcorn Podcast
Season One

Tim breaks down the merits of Tolkien while Leigh fires up about X-Men's Dark Phoenix in spoiler-free reviews. Plus, more from the beleaguered Bond 25 set, why The Lion King makes Tim nervous, Leigh reveals a dirty secret that's sure to get her fired from the podcast and how exactly do you pronounce biopic? All this and more!

Gloria Bell

Gloria Bell

Popcorn Podcast
Season One

Tim sings the praises of Gloria Bell, Leigh loves a Keanu Reeves renaissance and Disney is everywhere you look this week with Maleficent 2, Cruella, The Lion King and Aladdin all heading our way. Plus, in a 'flawless victory' for the Australian film industry, James Wan's Mortal Kombat is heading Down Under…