All tagged Joel Edgerton

The Boys In The Boat

In a new Popcorn Podcast episode, Leigh and Tim set sail on a cinematic journey with George Clooney's The Boys In The Boat, starring Joel Edgerton and Callum Turner. This gripping tale, centred around nine tenacious rowers vying for glory at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, unfolds as a spectacle of determination and camaraderie. With insightful commentary and a touch of humour, Popcorn Podcast shares thoughts on the highs, lows, and unexpected twists that make The Boys In The Boat a must-see. Whether you're a history buff or in it for the entertainment, this episode promises a compelling review through the choppy waters of rowing and rivalry…

Joel Edgerton (The Boys In The Boat)

Explore the riveting world of rowing with Joel Edgerton on Popcorn Podcast. The charismatic Australian star of such films as Warrior, Star Wars II: Attack Of The Clones and Thirteen Lives, joins Leigh and Tim to discuss George Clooney's The Boys in the Boat, where Edgerton, under Clooney's expert direction, steps into the shoes of the legendary coach Al Ulbrickson. The Boys In The Boat isn't your average underdog story, it's a journey through choppy waters during a time of social and political upheaval. In this special interview episode, Edgerton spills the popcorn on his surprising water sports experience, what it's like working with George Clooney, and generously shares insights into his remarkable career – plus, drops some pearls of wisdom on Leigh and Tim with his best-worst inspirational speech…

Bonus – Thirteen Lives

Dive into Ron Howard's Thirteen Lives with Popcorn Podcast, as Leigh and Tim discuss the Oscar-winner's dramatisation of the 2018 Thai Caves Rescue that prompted an international response to save 12 boys and their soccer coach trapped in a flooded cave network. The film, based on the incredible true story of survival, is led by Viggo Mortensen, Colin Farrell and Joel Egerton as volunteer rescuers who did the unthinkable and achieved the impossible. With fantastic documentary The Rescue already out there, what does Howard's film add to the narrative? Listen to find out…