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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It all comes down to The Little Things this week, as Leigh and Tim debate the new crime drama starring Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto. Plus, additions to the Dungeons and Dragons cast; Super Bowl special trailers drop; and there's a Night At The Museum animation in the works.
Popcorn Podcast chats with prolific producer Bruna Papandrea of Made Up Stories about new Aussie dramas The Dry and Penguin Bloom, as well as the mission of Made Up Stories to continue supporting female creatives, and the joys of bringing quality productions and big-name talent to her "favourite place in the world".
Popcorn Podcast sits down with Eric Bana, Robert Connolly and Jane Harper to talk about their incredible drama The Dry. The trio of creatives offer behind-the-scenes insights into the making of the film and share why the tradition of watching a summer blockbuster at the cinema is more meaningful than ever.
In a holiday bonus, Leigh and Tim come out of their Christmas caves to talk The Croods 2: A New Age. The family-friendly sequel reunites an A-list voice cast, including Nicolas Cage, Ryan Reynolds, Emma Stone and more for a bigger, bolder adventure that hits Australian cinemas on Boxing Day.
In this bonus holiday episode, Leigh and Tim go on an eye-opening journey with Chloe Zhao's Nomadland. Frances McDormand stars in the cinematic gem that will warm the heart and leave you itching to hit the road.
CEO of Hoyts Damian Keogh chats to Popcorn Podcast about the challenges facing the Australian film market in a tough year; how Hoyts is investing in movie fans to get us back to the big screens; and provides exciting insights into the groundbreaking new Hoyts location opening at Cronulla in NSW.
Director Jeremy Sims talks to Popcorn Podcast about his new movie Rams, starring Sam Neill and Michael Caton as warring sheep-farmer brothers. Sims shares why the film is more than just a remake; what it was like to bring Neill and Caton together onscreen again; and why sheep are a metaphor for people.
Leigh and Tim talk to Emma Bourke, a talented design assistant and make-up artist currently working on Baz Lurhmann's Elvis biopic. In this special episode, Bourke shares what a typical day on set looks like, offers insight into the important creatives working behind the scenes of our favourite movies, and discusses the challenges facing the film industry.
Journey across the ditch with Kiwi comedy Baby Done. Leigh also talks to the star, Rose Matafeo, about her first big film role, the pressures put on people when they become parents, and what it was like to push Matthew Lewis of Harry Potter fame off a cliff
Hustlers has Leigh and Tim hooked, but double the Will Smith can't save Gemini Man. Plus, there's a Ballerina side project spinning out of John Wick, The Grudge reboot raises red flags, the best backside in Hollywood and why Tim is hanging his hopes on Elizabeth Banks.
Rocketman launches into cinemas with a fresh take on the fallout from fame and excess. Meanwhile, Leigh continues her one-woman parade for Dexter Fletcher, Avengers Endgame is about to be the most successful film of all time, there's a cavalcade of trailers to catch up on and another new Kingsman movie is coming our way – whether Tim likes it or not!
