All tagged Melissa Barrera

Melissa Barrera (Carmen)

Popcorn Pals interviews Carmen star Melissa Barrera about her powerful new film starring Paul Mescal and Rossy de Palma. In our chat, Barrera shares her connection to the story and what drew her to the project, including her involvement in authentically representing her Mexican heritage, how terrified she was to dance under the guise of Benjamin Millepiede, and her baptism of fire in training with the Sydney Dance Company. Melissa also shares her experiences filming in the Australian outback in the height of Summer and how special the experience was for her to make this piece of art for audiences. All this and so much more in this very special episode of Popcorn Pals.

Popcorn Pals is a Popcorn Podcast with Leigh and Tim spin-off series.

Scream VI

Get set to scream with Popcorn Podcast's no-spoiler review of the latest instalment in the slasher franchise: Scream VI. The requel sequel follows the core four Woodsboro survivors – played by Melissa Barrera, Jenna Ortega, Jasmine Savoy Brown and Mason Gooding – as they start a new life in New York City, but there's another Ghostface out for blood and no one is safe when playing by the franchise rules. Leigh and Tim break down all you need to know about Scream VI…

Little Tornadoes

Leigh and Tim talk Little Tornadoes, a tender portrait of grief and societal change set against the rural backdrop of 1971 Australia. The stunningly shot local production from director Aaron Wilson and co-writer Christos Tsiolkas explores how human connection can help the healing process. Plus, I Wanna Dance With Somebody drops into the schedule; Scream 6 casting news confirmed; a Forrest Gump reunion; and David Duchovny's Bucky F*cking Dent is coming…

Scream

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.