All tagged Sally Hawkins

Wonka

Popcorn Podcast spills the cocoa beans on Wonka, a Charlie and The Chocolate Factory prequel starring Timothee Chalamet as Roald Dahl's infamous inventor and chocolate-maker. Will Willy Wonka's origin story satisfy your sweet tooth? Popcorn Podcast has the inside scoop! Grab your popcorn, unwrap your favourite chocolate bar and join Leigh and Tim for an episode that's as sweet as a river of chocolate and as entertaining as an everlasting gobstopper…

The Lost King

Leigh and Tim discuss British film The Lost King, starring Sally Hawkins and Steve Coogan. In Steven Frears' (Philomena) latest offering, Philippa (Hawkins), an amateur historian, defies the stodgy academic establishment in her efforts to find King Richard III's remains, which were lost for more than 500 years. Join Popcorn Podcast in their quest to excavate the truth from brilliant performances amid this story of a woman determined to find her voice (and King Richard) against the odds. We hope you enjoy this bonus holiday movie review…

Bonus - The Phantom of the Open

Popcorn Podcast is delighted to discuss The Phantom of the Open, starring Oscar-winner Mark Rylance alongside Sally Hawkins. In this bonus episode, Leigh and Tim break down the unbelievable true story of shipyard worker Maurice Flitcroft, a dreamer who manages to enter the 1976 British Open – despite never playing a round of golf in his life – and shoots the worst round of golf in Open history, becoming a folk hero in the process. This uplifting British comedy has a lot to offer and teach us about life and living. We hope you enjoy it and this Popcorn Podcast episode.

Spencer

Popcorn Podcast revels in Spencer, Pablo Larraín's latest offering starring anticipated Oscar contender Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana. Join Leigh and Tim as they discuss its themes, fictionalised elements and whether it lives up to the hype. Plus, Daniel Radcliffe is Weird Al Yankovic; The Batman's run-time surprises; Disney's Aristocats gets the live-action treatment; and Ridley Scott rethinks his next film's obscure title.

Free Guy

It’s not a good episode, it’s a great episode, and action comedy Free Guy has Popcorn Podcast bopping along to Mariah Carey's Sweet Fantasy. Director Shawn Levy teams up with Ryan Reynolds for the first time, but do they deliver a charming or challenged adventure? Plus, everything from the No Time to Die premiere in London to Wonka casting new is covered, while Marvel confirms more upcoming projects and Sydney cinemas are set to re-open very soon!