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.
All tagged Michael Jackson
The King of Pop's long awaited biopic, Michael, has hit the big screen and special guest Connor Dalton joins Tim to dive deep into the films triumphs and tribulations. Tim and Connor discuss if the film succeeds in its attempt to dramatise the meteoritic rise of Michael Jackson, if the transformative performance of Jaafar Jackson is Oscar worthy, and if the online war between critics and fans is balanced or biased. All this and so much more!
Popcorn Podcast takes Todd Field's Tár to task, unpacking its complex narrative themes and awards season buzz for star Cate Blanchett. With a Golden Globe and Critics' Choice under her belt (with a BAFTA nomination secured and Oscar nod expected), does Blanchett's performance as an unravelling composer-conductor within Field's intersecting story of power and privilege hit the high notes? Plus, Avatar 3 news; Antoine Fuqua's Michael Jackson biopic; and Ghostface is out for blood in the first trailer for Scream VI…
Join Leigh and Tim as they discuss the rom-com event of the year, Marry Me. The heartwarming film from Kat Coiro stars Jennifer Lopez as a music superstar who marries a stranger (Owen Wilson) from the crowd when her world falls apart in front of a global audience of millions. Is it worth the walk down the (cinema) aisle? Listen to the bite-sized episode to find out. Plus, Oscar nominations are announced; David Lynch steps in front of the camera for Steven Spielberg's project; the Michael Jackson biopic in the works; and what exciting new trailers for Lightyear, Firestarter and Jurassic World: Dominion reveal.
