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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Zoey Deutch, David Wain and Ken Marino are here to talk Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass - a high-concept cliché machine that plays dumb so smart. It’s so bonkers and is so gleefully committed to its absurdity. In our chat, Ken and David reveal who they write their films for, what it was like for Zoey to join the Wain/Marino Cinematic Universe, why the films stupid premise meant they just HAD to make it and who the secret Australian characters are in the film.
This is your offical invitation to join special guest, movie obsessive, Brad Ellmoos on Popcorn Podcast to talk all things The Invite. Directed by and starring Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton. Tim and Brad delight in the films wit, hilarity and heart, why its award worthy performances from Seth Rogen and Penélope Cruz can't be understated and why this film might just be the most fun you'll have at the movies this year.
Australian filmmaker Zoe Pepper is here to talk her satirical dark comedy, Birthright. In our chat, Zoe talks about the films power dynamics, satirical tone and why she gravitates towards things that are dark and political. She also shares the intention behind the films heightened music and the moral grey area the story plays in.
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.
Keke Palmer isn't having one of them days, she's having one of them careers! The award-winning actress, television host, singer, songwriter, producer and New York Times best-selling author joins Popcorn Podcast to take us behind the scenes of her new film…
Renfield director Chris McKay takes Popcorn Pals behind the scenes of his action-comedy romp, starring Nicolas Cage as Dracula and Nicholas Hoult as Renfield. The story is a modern monster tale of Dracula’s co dependant loyal servant, Renfield and how he is ready to see if there’s a life outside the shadow of The Prince of Darkness. In our interview, Chris shares the itch he needed to scratch in telling this particular Dracula story, what Hoult and Cage bring to their respective and iconic roles, and how an improvised line of dialogue from the film left him in stitches. The director also shares the potential origins of “splash-stick humour”, how he loves to work with practical, in-camera effects and his love of genre filmmaking and what he hopes to do next. All this and much more, so we hope you enjoy this very special episode of Popcorn Pals.
Popcorn Podcast is delighted to sit down with Bros director and co-writer Nicholas Stoller, who is no stranger to the rom-com genre. We find out how Stoller collaborated with comedian and star Billy Eichner to develop an authentic queer story, why he was convinced Eichner could pull off the romantic lead and explains the difference between bra and underwear sex. We hope you enjoy this special episode…
Aaron Sorkin's newest drama, Being The Ricardos, is a snapshot of a couple in crisis, as iconic husband and wife comedy duo Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz face challenges that could end their marriage as well their careers. Popcorn Podcast brings you the rundown on The West Wing showrunner Sorkin's journey into biopic territory, starring Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem. Plus, Popcorn Podcast chats to the creative team behind upcoming animation The Bad Guys, Nicolas Cage leans into the curve with his most Nicolas Cage movie yet, and the first trailer for The Secrets Of Dumbledore heralds a wizarding war.
Things really snowball in dramedy Downhill, while Dark Waters makes for uncomfortable viewing. Plus, No Time To Die is pushed, Star Wars gets Tim steamed and when is Meryl Streep joining the MCU?
