All tagged Popcorn Movies
Life Could Be A Dream director Jasmin Tarasin and screenwriter Courtney Collins discuss their deeply important film about the destructive cycles of coercive control. In our chat, Jasmin and Courtney share how the film came to be and the unique creative process that beared fruit between writer, director and actor. They also discuss how they extended their web of knowledge to authentically represent cohesive control in relationships and how important the partnerships with CommBank and the Mancave are to the films message.
Our Mortal Kombat II review is here, with content creator and Mortal Kombat expert and Movie Nerds Founder, Ryan Adams. Buckle up as Tim and Ryan examine the origins of the Mortal Kombat game and whether this highly anticipated sequel gets it right. From its IMAX release to the tight action, stunts and set pieces, this chat is a flawless victory example of how a film can be a hit for one and a misfire for another.
Mortal Kombat II director Simon McQuoid returns to Popcorn Podcast! In our chat, Simon shares his goal to create a maximalist world, how the IMAX experience levelled up the sequel in big ways, why dialling up the female representation was a must for the story and the dirty fighting he revelled in bringing to live. All this and much more.
Get over here friends because the trio of stars we have on Popcorn Podcast for Mortal Kombat II is a flawless victory. Karl Urban (Johnny Cage), Jessica McNamee (Sonya Blade) & Josh Lawson (Kano) are here. In our chat, the gang share how much improvisation came into play with the “battle of the one liners”, how important the strong female voice was for the film, why Karl Urban was happy to hand over the “dangerous stuff” to the stunt team, and what sits at the heart of each of their characters.
The incredibly talented Molly Gordon is here to talk new family film, The Sheep Detectives. In our chat, Molly gives us insight into her glamorous “va va voom” entrance, how her role was a “delicious challenge” and what it was like working with “dream boat” Aussie Hugh Jackman, plus so much more.
Gird your loins for Popcorn Podcast's review of The Devil Wears Prada 2. Tim and Marni strut into their thoughts about the sequels existence, how the characters have matured and the impact of the films fashion and music to the story. From topics on character caricatures, the art of doubling ones income and an adoration for Aussie Patrick Brammall, this review covers all corners of the catwalk for fans and skeptics. That's all...
Welsh actor Ioan Gruffudd joins us on Popcorn Podcast to talk new action thriller, Seven Snipers. In our chat, Ioan describes the experience of expert training to become a sniper, how the human elements of the script drew him in, what filming on location in Australia offered his performance and the underrated joys of solo visits to the cinema.
Deborah Mailman returns to Popcorn Podcast to talk her latest collaboration with Warwick Thornton, Wolfram. In this insightful and joyous chat, Deborah shares how writer/director Warwrick Thornton had her at hello, the softness of the story that attracted her to the project, how she found a soft landing after cameras stopped rolling and the cultural obligation of telling this story and also making it entertaining for audiences.
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!
We welcome two brilliant Australian artists on Popcorn Podcast to talk their new Australian film, Beast. Director Tyler Atkins and Australian actor Daniel MacPherson. In our chat, Dan and Tyler share how the script evolved into a distinctly Australian story and the incredible challenges faced during the production. What Pattons greatest strength is as a character and the action of letting the film go for an audience to enjoy. We also unpack the importance of how a very clear vision helps realise a powerful and impactful final product.
Our guest today is the multi-talented actor, musician and visual artist Aidan Langford who stars in new Netflix comedy, Roommates. In our chat, Aidan talks honestly about bringing authenticity to his closeted character and coming out journey, the blossoming friendship he forged with co-stars Sadie Sandler and Chloe East, why he admires Rachel Sonnet and the joy of going to the cinema with his friends.
We welcome Dacre Montgomery back to Popcorn Podcast to discuss his timely film, Dead Man's Wire. The Aussie actor shares why he couldn’t resist working with legendary director Gus Van Sant and actor Al Pacino and more…
Join Popcorn Podcast for a review of Chloé Zhao's breathtaking Hamnet. In this thoughtful episode, we discuss the story and its performances through the lens of its Oscar-winning director. But is it the awards darling everyone predicts?
Return to Pandora with Popcorn Podcast as Leigh and Tim talk James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third instalment in his epic saga…
Look up, friends, and adjust those undies as Popcorn Podcast flies straight into a no-spoiler review of James Gunn's Superman…
We're sinking our teeth into Jurassic World: Rebirth, extracting everything you need to know about this return to a beloved franchise, from Scarlett Johansson’s mercenary with a conscience to slutty little glasses, #JusticeForBrachiosaurus and tongue-twister dinos. Is Rebirth the movie fans have been waiting for?
Whether you’re a track fanatic or just here for Brad Pitt in a fireproof suit, Popcorn Podcast unpacks whether F1: The Movie's visceral action will have you racing to see it…
We are going interstellar with the masterminds behind Pixar’s dazzling new adventure, Elio, who reveal the power of the Pixar prologue and the one big pivot that changed everything for Elio...
Emmy-winner Brad Garrett is on Popcorn Podcast, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from Pixar’s Elio, voicing alien warlord Lord Grigon, and whether he would go to space with Katy Perry...
Academy Award-nominee Celine Song returns with sophomore film Materialists, starring Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans. Popcorn Podcast breaks down this non-traditional rom-com to understand its message, characters and if love really is just a box-ticking exercise, or something far more primitive than we realise…
