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.
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"Tayo Na" aka "let's go" as Popcorn Podcast reviews Forgotten Island, the best animated film of the year, with Bek Manibog, Senior Entertainment Reporter at PEDESTRIAN TV. From its core themes of memory, identity and friendship, Tim and Bek share how much this film moved them and what it represents for the Filipino community. This and so much more wrapped up in endless laughs, trauma bonding and wild diversions! Enjoy!
Resident Evil returns to the big screen and Popcorn Podcast has recruited Zero Dark Nerdy to talk all about it! Tim and our friends at Zero Dark Nerdy - Brian and Jordan - unpack the video game adaptation's biggest successes, their mutual adoration for Zach Cregger, why Austin Abrams is the most loveable rage-baiting protagonist you could ask for and revel in the films incredible and effective production value!
Filmmakers Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado join Popcorn Podcast to talk their new animated film, Forgotten Island. In our chat, the filmmakers share how crucial the opening of the film was, how they embraced Tayo na creatively, and how they chose to pay homage to the films that inspired them in Forgotten Island.
In a Popcorn Podcast first, special kid-critics Charlotte, Florence and Maggie report for duty as they review Shaun The Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom. Charlotte, Florence and Maggie share their favourite moments from the movie, what snacks they ate while watching and give their scores in the cutest ever episode of Popcorn Podcast episode.
Horror auteur Zach Cregger joins Popcorn Podcast to talk all things Resident Evil. In our chat, Zach shares what his film will deliver for an audience, his admiration of actor Austin Abrams and shares a wild BTS story involving a dog on set!
Jenny Slate and Manny Jacinto join Popcorn Podcast to talk their nuanced and colourful characters in Dreamwork's Forgotten Island. Manny voices Bungi Tiyanak, an eight-foot-tall demon baby, while Jenny voices Batiba, a tree-dwelling demon. In our chat, Jenny talks about how she found the voice of her character, Manny shares his excitement working with amazing Filipino artists and i accidentally unlock some nightmare fuel for poor Jenny.
H.E.R., Liza Soberano and Dave Franco join Popcorn Podcast to talk their new animated film, Forgotten Island. In our chat, H.E.R shares how the film is a celebration of her life while Liza feels very emotional and validated that all her hard work to date has lead to this, meanwhile, Dave shares what he goes “full dog” over bask in the importance of the films message.
Gather your coven and a midnight margarita as we cast our critic spell over Practical Magic 2 with special guest, entertainment journalist and podcaster, Anita Anabel. Tim and Anita talk sisterhood, nostalgia and go deep into the legacy the original film left and is hoping to replicate with its legacy follow-up. It is a fun, deep and insightful conversation about one of the most anticipated films of the year.
Coyote vs. ACME stars Will Forte and Lana Condor go Looney on Popcorn Podcast. In our chat, Will and Lana talk about this being a career highlight for them both, what they admire about their characters, how Will’s experience on SNL served him well and Lana shares what ACME contraption would be cool to have in real life. All this and so much more.
Filmmaker Selina Miles joins Popcorn Podcast to discuss her new documents Silenced. In our chat, Selina shares how she adapted a fairly dense legal text to become her narrative documentary, why Jennifer Robinson is a national treasure, the importance of sitting in the uncomfortable, and the inspiration she feels from Amber Heard and Brittany Higgins.
Popcorn Podcast head into the post-apocalyptic world of The Dog Stars. Tim and Nick discuss its book to screen adaptation and its major identity crisis, the films endless plane porn, and reveal that Jacob Eloridi's character Hig is in fact dressed by Mugatu's Derelict fashion range. All this and so much more.
Iconic artist Tina Arena joins Popcorn Podcast to talk her new film, Tina Arena: Unravel Me. In our chat, Tina shares how she wanted to share the beauty and hardship of her celebrated 50 year career, the complexities of being a public figure, and how massive adulation is unnatural and unhealthy for artists, especially for child stars. We hope you enjoy this special interview episode.
The stars of genre bending erotic body horror Corpus, Brodie Townsend and Lily Cowles, are here to talk about the seduction and terror of their new film. In our chat, we talk about the almost contagious feeling of sharing a film with a live audience, finding the pocket with director and co-writer Corrin Evans, the interplay between the spirit and the body in the film, how every character becomes a part of you, and the importance of costume and physicality in bringing characters to life.
Entertainment reporter Steven Christie joins Popcorn Podcast to journey to pre-historic 1982, at The End of Oak Street. Tim and Steven get hard for science, Dino sex and split-diopter shots. They also discuss whether the film successfully pins down its emotional heart and allegory, and unpack what the cinematic language of dinosaurs entails.
One Night Only director Will Gluck takes Popcorn Podcast behind the scenes of his new high-concept romantic comedy. In our chat with the celebrated director, Will talks about his love of Australian coffee, shooting the “lived in New York” experience for the film, the undeniable talent of Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro, his freezing ocean pool plunge with Callum turner in the middle of winter, and the thing Molly Ringwald said to him on set that made him emotional. All this and so much more.
Ginger Minj and Jujubee join Popcorn Podcast to talk their new comedy disaster film Stop! That! Train! In our chat, Ginger Minj and Jujubee talk ghost wardrobes, why drag queens are super-heroes, the conversation with director Adam Shankman that shifted their perspective on their characters, what iconic moment from drag race had to be explained to the straight crew and why nothing beats a jet 2 holiday? All this and so much more.
Christian Barkel, animation director at Flying Bark productions, joins Popcorn Podcast to take us behind the scenes of their work on Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender. In our chat, Christian talks about the integral role of an animation director across the entire production, the massive creative pay off in bringing to life an animated project, recapturing the awe and exciting and inspiration of the original Avatar series in their latest project, Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender and what sets the new film apart with a hybrid animation style, and ponder if AI is a threat or opportunity.
Barbara Stephen, CEO of Flying Bark productions, joins Popcorn Podcast to discuss her role in leading the prolific independent producer of family-focused animated content. In our chat, Barbara talks to the diversity in the animators and artists they hire and the importance of creative culture, the desire to do something exceptional - such as their work on Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender and gives a tease as to what they are working on now.
Popcorn Podcast is going FULL SPOILER in our review of Spider-Man: Brand New Day with special guest, creator Kai Munton. Tim and Kai discuss why Peter Parker is such a relatable hero, how the movie explores grief, trauma and themes of belonging and connection. Meanwhile, Tim reveals his recent run in with a spider, we talk Sadie Sink's performance as [REDACTED], theorise what the end credit scene is all about and revel in the incredible look and feel of this epic adventure. All this and so much more!
Australian actor Callan Mulvey joins Popcorn Podcast to talk his dystopian action drama, The Run. In our chat, Callan talks about how he feels about scenes getting cut that he is passionate about, how much he loves the collaborate process and surrendering to it, how his characters costume came together, and how the psychology of his character informs his performance.
