Popcorn Podcast catches up with Asian-Australian stunt actor and fight choreographer Jim Punnett to talk about his work on Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, as well as locally-made blockbuster Mortal Kombat. Punnett also shares what Shang-Chi means for underrepresented cultures and what more the industry can do to address representation in film.

Leigh and Tim chat Mortal Kombat, going head-to-head over the finer details of the action film. Stars Josh Lawson and Sisi Stringer, director Simon McQuoid and producer E Bennett Walsh also stop in to share more about what went into making the blockbuster. Plus, Mad Max Furiosa news; Mattel's new Rock 'Em, Sock 'Em movie; Russell Crowe's big Thor Love and Thunder reveal…

Leigh and Tim tackle two very different films this week: Minari and I Care A Lot. One is a moving missive on family and the other is a sinister crime thriller. Plus, trailers drop for Cruella and Mortal Kombat; Ron Howard's Thirteen Lives to film in Queensland; and your chance to win movie tickets…

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…