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Shazam! Fury Of The Gods

Shazam! Fury Of The Gods

Popcorn Podcast
Season Nine, News

It's superhero sequel time with Popcorn Podcast's unmissable movie review of Shazam! Fury Of The Gods. DC's first film release since James Gunn and Peter Safran took the reins of DC Studios has a lot of expectations riding on it. Will the continued adventures of Billy Batson (Asher Angel/Zachary Levi) and his new battle against a vengeful trio of ancient gods (Helen Mirren, Lucy Liu and Rachel Zegler) be enough to cement the first steps of this revamped DC era successfully? Plus, Quentin Tarantino's final film hits close to home; Ben Affleck’s Batflick backflip; the first full trailer for Disney's live-action The Little Mermaid is here; Jenna Ortega cast in her most perfect role yet; and a quick Oscars breakdown – all this and more scooped into another salty bite-sized episode…

Empire Of Light

Empire Of Light

Popcorn Podcast
Season Nine, News

Leigh and Tim do not agree on Empire Of Light! Join Popcorn Podcast for a lively discussion about the Sam Mendes drama, starring Olivia Colman, Michael Ward, Colin Firth and Toby Jones. The story of connection and the healing power of cinema set in 1980s Margate in UK has your hosts seriously divided. Things get a little salty as topics bounce from the magic of a projection room to festy bathwater and teacup wankery. Plus, a new deal means more Lord Of The Rings stories; SAG Awards winners list sends a strong Oscars message; and Catherine Martin's exquisite costumes reign again…

Florian Zeller (The Son)

Florian Zeller (The Son)

Popcorn Podcast
Interviews, Special, Season Nine

Popcorn Podcast is thrilled to welcome Oscar-winning writer and director of The Father Florian Zeller back to discuss his new film, The Son. In a fascinating chat, Zeller reveals what compels him to tell stories often treated as taboo and how challenging it is to deliver a cinematic adaptation of another of his acclaimed plays. He also shares wonderful (and hilarious) anecdotes about working with screen greats Anthony Hopkins and Hugh Jackman…

The Son

The Son

Popcorn Podcast
News, Season Nine

Popcorn Podcast discusses Florian Zeller's The Son, featuring a powerful performance from Hugh Jackman as a father struggling to connect with his troubled and angry teenage son (Australian Zen McGrath). Oscar-winner Zeller once again explores the dynamics of a fractured family through the lens of mental illness in his heavy-hitting second feature film, which also boasts stellar performances from Laura Dern and Vanessa Kirby. Join Leigh and Tim for a bite-sized, but in-depth discussion into this must-see moving drama. Plus, we talk James Gunn's DCU slate announcement; Oscars buzz; Madonna's cancelled biopic; and so much more…

Morbius

Morbius

Popcorn Podcast
News, Season Seven

Morbius finally flaps (or is it flops?) onto the big screen, starring Jared Leto as the blood-thirsty Dr Michael Morbius. Join Leigh and Tim as they dive into the newest entrant to the Sony Spider-Man Universe and discuss everything from Leto's take on the conflicted character to CGI design and shameless shirtless shots. Does Morbius really deserve the flak it's been copping? Plus, a slap signals the end of awards season; Tom Cruise's mission impossible attempt to save the cinema experience; and exciting new trailers for Top Gun: Maverick, Men and Minions: The Rise Of Gru…

The Duke

The Duke

Popcorn Podcast
Season Seven, News

Popcorn Podcast discusses uplifting British film The Duke, starring Jim Broadbent, Helen Mirren and Matthew Goode. Based on a true story, The Duke follows Kempton Bunton, a 60-year-old taxi driver accused of stealing Francisco Goya's portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. But do Leigh and Tim think the period piece is a winner? Plus, your last chance to enter our Scream giveaway; Godzilla vs Kong sequel to call Australia home; Avatar 2 trailer coming; and Barry Keoghan breaks the internet…

Special – Guillermo Martinez

Special – Guillermo Martinez

Popcorn Podcast
Interviews, Special, Season Seven

Popcorn Podcast is joined by special guest Guillermo Martinez, Head of Story on The Mitchells vs The Machines, to discuss the Best Animation Oscar contender. Martinez shares insights into the creative process, getting the tone right, the unique style of the Sony Animation film and his big Oscar night plans. Find all this and more in this very special episode, we hope you enjoy!

No Time To Die

No Time To Die

Popcorn Podcast
Season Six

Popcorn Podcast has all the time in the world for No Time To Die, Daniel Craig's fifth and final outing as James Bond. Join Leigh and Tim for this bite-sized episode two years in the making as they discuss the blockbuster 25th Bond film. Plus, why we'll have to wait for Rogue Squadron, Leonardo DiCaprio vies for his next Oscar as a cult leader and Aussie director Patrick Hughes brings us War Machine.

Bonus – Oscars 2021 Wrap-up

Bonus – Oscars 2021 Wrap-up

Popcorn Podcast
Bonus, Season Five

It's the most wonderful time of the year and the Oscars, albeit a little delayed in 2021, put on a show that got us all talking. Leigh and Tim break down the movie industry's night of nights, from the surprises and snubs to the telecast's restricted format and all the other iconic moments.

Land and Wrath of Man

Land and Wrath of Man

Popcorn Podcast
Season Five

Leigh and Tim talk Land, Robin Wright's directorial debut about a woman who's lost everything and struggling to survive – both mentally and physically. Plus, Leonardo DiCaprio considers remaking Another Round; Sony Pictures and Disney strike a landmark deal; and is MonsterVerse movie Son of Kong really happening?

Bonus – Nomadland

Bonus – Nomadland

Popcorn Podcast
Season Four

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.

Bloodshot

Bloodshot

Popcorn Podcast
Season Three

Leigh and Tim take on superhero blockbuster Bloodshot starring Vin Diesel. Plus, the Oscars gets postponed, Kristen Stewart's royal new role and Weta Digital is set to revolutionise animation.

Like A Boss + Hearts and Bones

Like A Boss + Hearts and Bones

Popcorn Podcast
Season Three

It's a packed episode this week with reviews of comedy Like A Boss and Aussie-made drama Hearts and Bones. Plus, there are big new movies in the works, the Academy makes some changes and listen out for the first codeword in the Popcorn Podcast Anniversary Giveaway.