All in Interviews

Special – Gary Lennon and Ollie Aslin

Popcorn Podcast goes undercover in a special episode with the writers/directors of documentary Castro's Spies. Gary Lennon and Ollie Aslin discuss how important it was to establish an emotional connection between the audience and the group known as the Cuban Five, the challenges of selecting from such rich archival footage, what justice means to the Cuban people, and how they came to use clips from Cuban TV show In Silence It Had To Be Done to help tell the story

Special – Patrick Hughes

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?

Special – Jimmy Smits, Olga Merediz & Gregory Diaz IV

Leigh and Tim talk to In The Heights stars Jimmy Smits (Kevin), Olga Merediz (Abuela Claudia) and Gregory Diaz IV (Sonny) for a very special Popcorn Podcast episode. The talented trio shares what this electric film is about at its heart, their characters' 'suenitos' – or dreams – and give a big shout-out to Australians heading out to see this uplifting, life-affirming adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical in cinemas

Special – Jon M. Chu

In a special Popcorn Podcast episode, Tim sits down with director Jon M Chu for a chat about In The Heights, the In a special Popcorn Podcast episode, Tim sits down with director Jon M Chu for a chat about In The Heights, the vibrant musical based on Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway show. A self-confessed lover of all things music and dancing, Chu speaks about his inspiration for the film, as well as the importance of telling diverse stories, and his 'suenito' or dream for the future of the film industry

Mortal Kombat

Leigh and Tim chat Mortal Kombat, going head-to-head over the finer details of the action film. Stars Josh Lawson and Sisi Stringer, director Simon McQuoid and producer E Bennett Walsh also stop in to share more about what went into making the blockbuster. Plus, Mad Max Furiosa news; Mattel's new Rock 'Em, Sock 'Em movie; Russell Crowe's big Thor Love and Thunder reveal…

Special – Florian Zeller

Florian Zeller chats to Popcorn Podcast about his Oscar-nominated film The Father, starring Academy Award-winners Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman. The director shares how he adapted his moving play for the screen; why he hopes the simple story will be an immersive and cathartic experience; and reveals how he and the iconic Hopkins made each other's dreams come true.

Special – Glendyn Ivin

Director Glendyn Ivin talks to Popcorn Podcast about his new movie Penguin Bloom, starring Naomi Watts, Jacki Weaver and Andrew Lincoln. The award-winning filmmaker shares his insights on bringing the Bloom family's heartwarming story to the screen, as well as the spontaneity (and challenges) that working with animals and children bring to a production.

Special – Bruna Papandrea

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"...

SPECIAL - Jeremy Sims

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.

Special – Emma Bourke

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.