All tagged Steven Spielberg

The Fabelmans

Popcorn Podcast returns for season nine with a movie review of Steven Spielberg's The Fabelmans, starring Gabriel LaBelle, Michelle Williams, and Paul Dano. The Fabelmans is a cinematic memory of the forces and family that shaped legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg's life and career, wrapped in a universal coming-of-age story inspired by the life of the acclaimed filmmaker. Leigh and Tim share their affections for Spielberg's work and discuss the many successes of this deeply personal film. But does this fable live up to the hype? Plus, Avatar: The Way of Water is the king of the worldwide box office; Nic Cage sinks his teeth into a new role; and Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer promises an explosive take on history. All this and more in an exciting episode of Popcorn Podcast.

Gabriel LaBelle (The Fabelmans)

Popcorn Podcast is thrilled to welcome Gabriel LaBelle, the rising star tasked with playing a young Steven Spielberg in his autobiographical drama The Fabelmans. Spielberg's latest is a deeply personal story, based on his childhood and formative years, that offers a window into the experiences that shaped him as one of the greatest directors of all time. LaBelle, the 20-year-old son of character actor Rob LaBelle, shares some lovely anecdotes of his time working with Spielberg, as well as what an emotional experience it was for all involved and how this role has changed his life. We hope you enjoy this very special interview episode of Popcorn Podcast…

Marry Me

Join Leigh and Tim as they discuss the rom-com event of the year, Marry Me. The heartwarming film from Kat Coiro stars Jennifer Lopez as a music superstar who marries a stranger (Owen Wilson) from the crowd when her world falls apart in front of a global audience of millions. Is it worth the walk down the (cinema) aisle? Listen to the bite-sized episode to find out. Plus, Oscar nominations are announced; David Lynch steps in front of the camera for Steven Spielberg's project; the Michael Jackson biopic in the works; and what exciting new trailers for Lightyear, Firestarter and Jurassic World: Dominion reveal.

Moonfall

Roland Emmerich serves up another big budget disaster flick in Moonfall, starring Halle Berry, Patrick Wilson and John Bradley as a heroic trio determined to save the world when a mysterious force knocks the moon from its orbit and sends it hurtling on a collision course with life as we know it. Plus, Hocus Pocus 2 will cast a spell on Disney+ this Halloween; Geoffrey Rush is raising eyebrows; The Color Purple adaptation finds its Shug Avery; Scream gets a sequel; and will Dakota Johnson join the Spider-Man universe?

Bonus – West Side Story

Forbidden love and gang wars. Happiness and tragedy. Singing and dancing. Director Steven Spielberg's love letter to the iconic West Side Story has it all! Popcorn Podcast brings you the action and energy of Spielberg's adaptation, which unravels the tale of Tony (Ansel Elgort) and Maria (Rachel Zegler), teenage lovers threatened by circumstances they can't control.

Joe Bell

Popcorn Podcast goes on a journey of redemption with Mark Wahlberg in drama Joe Bell. Leigh and Tim have an honest discussion and share personal anecdotes as they unpack this deeply tragic true story. Plus, The Lost Boys are ready to rock a remake, Olivia Wilde is back in the director's chair, Christopher Nolan jumps ship to Universal and which reimagining of a '90s classic should Beyonce headline? All that and more in this week's episode!

Land and Wrath of Man

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?