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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All in Interviews
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"...
Popcorn Podcast sits down with Eric Bana, Robert Connolly and Jane Harper to talk about their incredible drama The Dry. The trio of creatives offer behind-the-scenes insights into the making of the film and share why the tradition of watching a summer blockbuster at the cinema is more meaningful than ever.
Enjoy this extended episode of Popcorn Podcast's chat with Alex Winter about Bill and Ted Face The Music, including what's next for the best buds and what the franchise does better than its contemporaries like Back To The Future.
CEO of Hoyts Damian Keogh chats to Popcorn Podcast about the challenges facing the Australian film market in a tough year; how Hoyts is investing in movie fans to get us back to the big screens; and provides exciting insights into the groundbreaking new Hoyts location opening at Cronulla in NSW.
Director Jeremy Sims talks to Popcorn Podcast about his new movie Rams, starring Sam Neill and Michael Caton as warring sheep-farmer brothers. Sims shares why the film is more than just a remake; what it was like to bring Neill and Caton together onscreen again; and why sheep are a metaphor for people.
Leigh and Tim talk to Emma Bourke, a talented design assistant and make-up artist currently working on Baz Lurhmann's Elvis biopic. In this special episode, Bourke shares what a typical day on set looks like, offers insight into the important creatives working behind the scenes of our favourite movies, and discusses the challenges facing the film industry.
Journey across the ditch with Kiwi comedy Baby Done. Leigh also talks to the star, Rose Matafeo, about her first big film role, the pressures put on people when they become parents, and what it was like to push Matthew Lewis of Harry Potter fame off a cliff
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 chats with Essie Davis, star of Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears, about keeping busy in isolation, the challenges of filming in Phryne's fabulous outfits and what makes the lady detective so popular with fans.
