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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Leigh and Tim talk Little Tornadoes, a tender portrait of grief and societal change set against the rural backdrop of 1971 Australia. The stunningly shot local production from director Aaron Wilson and co-writer Christos Tsiolkas explores how human connection can help the healing process. Plus, I Wanna Dance With Somebody drops into the schedule; Scream 6 casting news confirmed; a Forrest Gump reunion; and David Duchovny's Bucky F*cking Dent is coming…
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?
Popcorn Podcast delights in Kenneth Branagh's Belfast, a joyous and deeply moving look at 1960s Northern Ireland, starring Judi Dench, Caitriona Balfe and Jude Hill in his feature film debut. Plus, Ana De Armas fans go to court; Chris Evans and Dwayne Johnson team up; Mortal Kombat 2 is ready to fight; and Jason Momoa gets Fast and Furious.
Popcorn Podcast heads back into The Matrix with a review of Resurrections, the fourth instalment of the Wachowski sisters' highly successful sci-fi film franchise. Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss return as Neo and Trinity in a mind-bending blockbuster full of eye-popping action, special effects and ultimately... love. Listen to the no spoiler episode and let us know what you think of The Matrix Resurrections on our social media channels.
Spider-Man: No Way Home swings into cinemas and Popcorn Podcast has the full spoiler-filled lowdown on this highly anticipated sequel starring Tom Holland, Benedict Cumberbatch and Zendaya. Can Peter Parker save the multiverse while also weaving the intricate web that is Marvel's Phase Four? From the big surprises to the even bigger events that will reverberate through the MCU, Leigh and Tim candidly discuss it all! Please be warned, due to popular demand this is a one-off spoiler episode of Popcorn Podcast.
Wanna know why Everybody's Talking About Jamie? Popcorn Podcast has the answer as Leigh and Tim break down the new Amazon Original based on a beloved musical. This film adaptation starring Max Harwood and Richard E Grant is bursting with colour and exciting firsts, but does it hit the right notes?
Popcorn Podcast reviews Pig, a surprisingly moving drama starring Nicolas Cage as a reclusive truffle hunter desperately searching for his stolen foraging pig. Plus, there are a huge number of trailer drops to enjoy, including The Matrix Resurrections, C'mon, C'mon and Last Night In Soho, and Disney makes some big announcements about its upcoming film slate.
Star of Mosquito State Beau Knapp joins Popcorn Podcast to talk about his new horror film streaming on Shudder. Knapp has featured in films such as The Destroyer with Nicole Kidman and Southpaw alongside Jake Gyllenhaal, and gives a lot of great insights into his reclusive Mosquito State character, the unsettling nature of mosquitoes and his upcoming projects with Ron Howard and Gyllenhaal.
Join Leigh and Tim for this retrospective special episode, as they look back on two years of the wild ride that is Popcorn Podcast, giving insight into who they are and their love of movies, as well as share what exciting things are coming next.
Ride the waves of this week's Girls Can't Surf and Crisis reviews. One is a rocking surf documentary, while the other is a complicated take on prescription drugs. Plus, the big Justice League mistake; Lady Gaga shares images from House of Gucci; and Michael B Jordan to make his directorial debut with Creed III.
Popcorn Podcast chats with prolific producer Bruna Papandrea of Made Up Stories about new Aussie dramas The Dry and Penguin Bloom, as well as the mission of Made Up Stories to continue supporting female creatives, and the joys of bringing quality productions and big-name talent to her "favourite place in the world".
Leigh and Tim talk Irresistible, the surprising political satire from Jon Stewart. Plus, there are exciting movie trailers for Free Guy and The 355, big Soul news from Disney, and Whoopi Goldberg confirms Sister Act 3 is in the works – and there's still time to enter Popcorn Podcast's movie ticket giveaway
Alex Winter chats to Popcorn Podcast about bringing Bill And Ted Face The Music to the big screen, the joys of returning to his most excellent character, and why people still love the aspiring rock stars after all this time.
Leigh and Tim share the joys of Bill And Ted Face The Music and find out if The New Mutants is worth the wait. Plus, Tom Cruise takes his dedication to another level, Neve Campbell returns to the Scream franchise, and the first trailer for sci-fi remake Dune drops.
Leigh and Tim discuss Guy Ritchie's latest crime caper, The Gentlemen. Plus, why you need to follow Sam Neill on Instagram and can Christopher Nolan's Tenet carry the weight of post-coronavirus expectations?
Leigh and Tim discuss why you should rush to see Sonic the Hedgehog. Plus, Taika Waititi takes on Star Wars, Tom Cruise's new project is out of this world, and there's another chance to win in the Popcorn Podcast giveaway.
Leigh hears the Call of The Wild, while Tim shares if true story Richard Jewell is a hero or zero. Plus, we're gung-ho for Guns Akimbo, but Cupid news and a trailer full of shower rubbing leave us less enthused.
Leigh and Tim go on a heartwarming journey with The Peanut Butter Falcon and take on Terrence Malick's A Hidden Life. Plus, there's Transformers, Top Gun and Bond news, and a new Fast and the Furious 9 trailer sticks it to the competition.
Leigh and Tim discuss all the nomination hits and misses from the film awards season's biggest event – the Oscars. With the prestigious ceremony almost upon us, find out who are the favourites to win.
Leigh and Tim discuss Sam Mendes' 1917 and the filmmaking techniques that make this war epic one of the most compelling movies of 2020.
