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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Space Jam: A New Legacy has Leigh and Tim cheering for Bugs Bunny and his Looney Tunes pals to help LeBron James get his son back! Director Malcolm D Lee also drops in to this bonus Popcorn Podcast episode to chat about everything from his relationship with the 90s original to what he hopes fans will enjoy about his sequel
Take a trip to the Italian Riviera with Disney and Pixar's Luca. In a bonus episode of Popcorn Podcast, Leigh and Tim discuss the animation's simplistic approach to storytelling and whether the film from director Enrico Casarosa ticks the box on authenticity.
The cast of In The Heights joins Leigh and Tim for this Popcorn Podcast bonus review. Jimmy Smits (Kevin), Olga Merediz (Abuela Claudia) and Gregory Diaz IV (Sonny) stop by to chat about the heart of Lin-Manuel Miranda's vibrant musical and the sueñitos – or little dreams – of their characters, plus the talented trio delivers a special shout-out to cinema audiences
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.
Angelina Jolie marks her return to action hero status in the multilayered adaptation Those Who Wish Me Dead. The actress plays Hannah, a smoke jumper and survivalist desperate to right the wrongs of her past and save a young murder witness (played by Australian Finn Little) from the assassins hunting him – while a raging forest fire threatens them all. Leigh and Tim discuss the thriller in a bonus new episode of Popcorn Podcast.
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.
It's the most wonderful time of the year and the Oscars, albeit a little delayed in 2021, put on a show that got us all talking. Leigh and Tim break down the movie industry's night of nights, from the surprises and snubs to the telecast's restricted format and all the other iconic moments.
Popcorn Podcast takes a DCEU deep-dive into Zack Snyder's Justice League. Leigh and Tim talk everything from Josstice League comparisons to the visual splendours of slow-motion sequences and revamped rapid-fire action, as well as address the big one – Henry Cavill lip-gate.
As the delayed 2021 awards season gets underway, Leigh and Tim discuss the big nominations from the Golden Globes, Critics' Choice and Screen Actors Guild awards. Who will take home the top gongs?
In a holiday bonus, Leigh and Tim come out of their Christmas caves to talk The Croods 2: A New Age. The family-friendly sequel reunites an A-list voice cast, including Nicolas Cage, Ryan Reynolds, Emma Stone and more for a bigger, bolder adventure that hits Australian cinemas on Boxing Day.
Popcorn Podcast digs deep into Pixar's Soul for this holiday bonus episode. Featuring the voices of Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey and many more, Soul is an original animation that has a lot to say – and so do Leigh and Tim!
Australian film The Dry, based on Jane Harper's award-winning novel, promises to start the new year off with a bang. It also heralds a Popcorn Podcast first! Don't miss this bonus holiday episode where Leigh and Tim discuss the compelling drama starring Eric Bana as a federal agent with a deadly secret.
