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The Woman King

The Woman King

Popcorn Podcast
Season Eight, News

Viola Davis is General Nanisca in The Woman King. Popcorn Podcast dives into this action-packed epic – featuring Davis as the leader of all-female warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey – to unpack its rich storytelling, stellar performances and impressive stunt work in an unmissable episode. There's more than meets the eye to this tale inspired by the Agojie and true events…

Plus, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania drops its first trailer; The DCU unveils new heroes in James Gunn and Peter Safran; Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special has us craving Bacon; and Alexander Skarsgård's The Pack.

Halloween Ends

Halloween Ends

Popcorn Podcast
News, Season Eight

Only one will survive on Popcorn Podcast this week! Halloween Ends is here, the final chapter in the hugely popular Halloween horror franchise which sees Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) face off for the last time against the embodiment of evil, Michael Myers. But does this final confrontation close out the four decades-long Halloween franchise in a successful and satisfying way? Find out in this NO SPOILER episode. Plus, Marvel Studios delays multiple projects; a Black Adam spoiler has fans cheering; Kenneth Branagh to return as Poirot; Barbarella finds its space-hopping star; and we farewell icon Angela Lansbury…

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Moonfall

Moonfall

Popcorn Podcast
Season Seven, Sci-Fi

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?

Belfast

Belfast

Popcorn Podcast
Season Seven

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.

Spencer

Spencer

Popcorn Podcast
Season Seven, News, Season Three

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.

Special – Michael Caton

Special – Michael Caton

Popcorn Podcast
Season Six, Bonus, Interviews

From the Popcorn Podcast vault comes a special chat with actor Michael Caton about his 2020 Australian film Rams. The Aussie icon reveals what it was like stepping out of his comfort zone for the character of Les and recounts the joys of working with Sam Neill again after almost 40 years while sharing some fun stories from filming in beautiful Mount Barker, Western Australia.

Special – Beau Knapp

Special – Beau Knapp

Popcorn Podcast
Season Six, Interviews, Bonus

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.

Special – Patrick Hughes

Special – Patrick Hughes

Popcorn Podcast
Season Five, Interviews

Popcorn Podcast sits down with Patrick Hughes to talk about The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard. The director shares how much fun he had knocking Ryan Reynolds around, what it was like to bring actors Salma Hayek, Antonio Banderas and Morgan Freeman into the fold, and what it took to achieve the sequel’s complicated action sequences. Plus, Leigh presses Hughes for the title of the third instalment. What will it be called?

Bonus - The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard

Bonus - The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard

Popcorn Podcast
Bonus, Season Five

The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard is here to 'hit us baby one more time' with the misadventures of unlicensed bodyguard Michael Bryce. Director Patrick Hughes joins Leigh and Tim on this bonus episode of Popcorn Podcast and shared his glee at finding new and imaginative ways to rough up his mate Ryan Reynolds. Hughes also dishes on the movie magic that happened bringing A-listers Salma Hayek, Samuel L Jackson, Antonio Banderas and Morgan Freeman together for the sequel.

Dream Horse

Dream Horse

Popcorn Podcast
Season Five

Leigh and Tim talk Dream Horse, based on the uplifting true story of a small Welsh village and their unlikely racehorse Dream Alliance. Plus, Cruella and A Quiet Place sequel news; Christina Ricci's Matrix 4 casting; Rob Zombie's Munsters movie; and there are loads of exciting new trailers…

Supernova

Supernova

Popcorn Podcast
Season Five, News

Leigh and Tim discuss Supernova, the moving love story starring Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci as a couple facing illness and their uncertain future. Plus, exciting trailer drops for Space Jam: A New Legacy, Black Widow and Cruella reveal more about the upcoming films; Godzilla vs Kong smashes the box office; big casting news for the next Indiana Jones sequel; and the Avengers Campus is heading for Disneyland.

Girls Can't Surf and Crisis

Girls Can't Surf and Crisis

Popcorn Podcast
Season Five

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.

Judas and the Black Messiah

Judas and the Black Messiah

Popcorn Podcast
Season Five, News

Leigh and Tim discuss powerful biographical drama Judas and the Black Messiah. Plus, the new Spider-Man title is revealed; Wesley Snipes on his next 'Blade Killer' project; and Michael Bay shares shocking stunt footage from behind the scenes of his Ambulance movie.

Rams

Rams

Popcorn Podcast
Season Four

Leigh and Tim share why you should watch Rams, the Aussie drama starring Sam Neill and Michael Caton as feuding sheep-farming brothers. Plus, the Sammy Davis Jr biopic in the works, George Clooney's Calico Joe, and Harrison Ford as an unhinged sea captain.

Irresistible

Irresistible

Popcorn Podcast
Season Four

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

Queen & Slim

Queen & Slim

Popcorn Podcast
Season Three

Queen & Slim casts a confronting spell this week. Plus, while COVID-19 puts the film industry on hold and blockbusters like Bond and Fast and Furious 9 get delayed, Leigh and Tim are still bringing you the latest movie reviews and news.

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