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.
All in 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.
We invite Ride the Eagle co-writer and director Trent O'Donnell on Popcorn Podcast to talk about making the film with his mates, Jake Johnson and D'arcy Carden, and the surprising freedom and fun times of filming during a pandemic. Meanwhile, Leigh and Tim discuss this endearing film and their shared love for acting legend Susan Sarandon and the burst of brilliance that is J.K. Simmons.
Candyman stars Teyonah Parris and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II drop in for this Popcorn Podcast special. The actors share insights into the layers of a Jordan Peele movie, what drew them to the 'spiritual sequel' directed by Nia DaCosta and reveal what Candyman really wants.
Popcorn Podcast invites Thandiwe Newton for a quick chat about her latest film Reminiscence. Newton shares insights about working with Westworld showrunner and collaborator Lisa Joy again and her Reminiscence character's special relationship with private investigator of the mind Nick (Hugh Jackman).
Popcorn Podcast sits down for a special chat with the Creative Directors of Spire Animation Studios, Shawn Krause, Michael Surrey and Ted Mathot to find out what sets the innovative new filmmaking company apart from its competitors. The trio shares their ambitions, what success looks like for the "scrappier" studio and they reveal details about two exciting films in development: Century Goddess and Trouble starring Danny McBride.
Reminiscence writer and director Lisa Joy joins Popcorn Podcast to discuss her new sci-fi thriller starring Hugh Jackman, Rebecca Ferguson and Thandiwe Newton. The Westworld showrunner shares behind the scenes stories from the set of Reminiscence and reveals why she couldn't bring herself to wrap on the last day of shooting the film.
Popcorn Podcast catches up with Asian-Australian stunt actor and fight choreographer Jim Punnett to talk about his work on Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, as well as locally-made blockbuster Mortal Kombat. Punnett also shares what Shang-Chi means for underrepresented cultures and what more the industry can do to address representation in film.
Popcorn Podcast is delighted to have the one and only Hugh Jackman stop by to discuss his new movie Reminiscence and divulge some behind-the-scenes secrets from the set. Australia's most beloved superstar even shares a great story about filming Baz Luhrmann's Australia. We hope you enjoy this special chat with our 'Man from Oz'.
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.
Candyman stars Teyonah Parris and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II drop in to help Popcorn Podcast discuss their new film. The actors share insights into the layers of a Jordan Peele movie, what drew them to the 'spiritual sequel' directed by Nia DaCosta and reveal what Candyman really wants. Meanwhile, Leigh and Tim have the lowdown on this terrifying take on the urban legend.
You're going on a journey... into Popcorn Podcast's Reminiscence movie review. Aussie superstar Hugh Jackman, Thandiwe Newton and director Lisa Joy join Leigh and Tim for this very special episode to discuss their new sci-fi thriller about a private investigator of the mind (Hugh Jackman) searching for his lost love (Rebecca Ferguson) in a broken futuristic world.
From the Popcorn Podcast vault comes a chat with renowned actor Sam Neill about his 2020 Australian film Rams and its important themes. Neill gives insights into his character Colin and what it was like filming in the beautiful Western Australian countryside
Task Force X recruits Popcorn Podcast to bring you a bonus review of DC's The Suicide Squad with special guest James Gunn. Does this wild comic book film blow it or blow it out of the park? Plus, Gunn opens his horribly beautiful mind to discuss how he approaches directing and why he injected such incredible colour into the traditionally dark and gritty world of DC
Popcorn Podcast speaks with Thomasin McKenzie in this special episode. McKenzie plays the character of Maddox as a teenager in M Night Shyamalan's new thriller, Old, and shares what draws her to projects like this, the challenges of filming during a pandemic and the bond she forged with castmates Alex Wolff and Australian Eliza Scanlen
Director Malcolm D Lee drops in to Popcorn Podcast to chat about his film Space Jam: A New Legacy, and shares everything from his relationship with the classic '90s original to what he hopes fans will enjoy about his sequel. Lee also gives us insight into how they brought live action and animation together, what it was like working with LeBron James and how he decided which Warner Bros characters should make an appearance
Charmer Alex Wolff chats to Popcorn Podcast about his new film, Old. Wolff discusses his romantic relationship with time, working with his hero M Night Shyamalan and Leigh's uncanny resemblance to one of his Australian co-stars
Legendary voiceover artist Jeff Bergman drops by Popcorn Podcast for this special episode. The voice of Bugs Bunny and more shares the origins of his passion, his reaction to first seeing Space Jam: A New Legacy, and how Zoom saved him from Los Angeles gridlock – plus some of his animated pals make an exciting guest appearance!
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
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?
In a special episode of Popcorn Podcast, Leigh and Tim sit down with In The Heights stars Leslie Grace and Melissa Barrera to learn more about their characters Nina and Vanessa, and what it means to them to be a part of this incredible adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical
