All tagged Jordan Peele

Dev Patel interview (Monkey Man)

Dev Patel interview (Monkey Man)

Popcorn Podcast
Interviews, Season 12, SXSW, Special

Hot off the heels of an explosive SXSW launch, Dev Patel's Monkey Man has everyone's attention. The Oscar-nominated star of critically-acclaimed films, including Lion and Slumdog Millionaire, joins Popcorn Podcast to discuss his directorial debut and transition into bona fide action star. In our interview, Patel shares what the action genre means to him and why Monkey Man is an important story to tell, as well as what the physically demanding role did to his body and who encouraged him to step behind the camera to direct his first feature film…

Nope

Nope

Popcorn Podcast
Season Eight, News, Sci-Fi

Don't look now, Popcorn Podcast has your spoiler-free review of Jordan Peele's Nope, starring Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer and Steven Yeun. The latest from the modern master of elevated horror is a big, bold blockbuster with a sci-fi twist that has all the complex social themes we've come to expect from Peele. In the filmmaker's own words, Nope is "scary, effed-up, weird and twisted". Plus, Sonic 3 throws down the gauntlet for a blue box office challenge; Timothée Chalamet shares a tasty teaser for Bones and All; and we farewell an Australian icon…

Jordan Peele (Nope) – Special

Jordan Peele (Nope) – Special

Popcorn Podcast
Interviews, Season Eight, Special, Sci-Fi

Modern master of horror Jordan Peele joins Popcorn Podcast to chat about his latest film Nope. The complex thriller explores how violence and opportunism are inseparable from the romanticised history of the American West and from show business itself with a sci-fi twist that differs from Peele's previous filmography. In the writer and director's own words, Peele shares Nope is "scary, effed-up, weird and twisted" and reveals how the immersive sound design will leave us feeling even more unsettled. We hope you enjoy this special interview with filmmaker Jordan Peele…

Bonus – Candyman

Bonus – Candyman

Popcorn Podcast
Season Six, Bonus, Interviews

Candyman stars Teyonah Parris and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II drop in to help Popcorn Podcast discuss their new film. The actors share insights into the layers of a Jordan Peele movie, what drew them to the 'spiritual sequel' directed by Nia DaCosta and reveal what Candyman really wants. Meanwhile, Leigh and Tim have the lowdown on this terrifying take on the urban legend.

Babyteeth

Babyteeth

Popcorn Podcast
Season Four

Life, love and death collide in Australian gem Babyteeth. Plus, the landmark decision to release Tenet in Australian and worldwide markets earlier than the US, Jordan Peele's exciting new Sinkhole project and Courteney Cox signs on for the Scream reboot.