All in Interviews

Bonus – Burning

Popcorn Podcast chats to Oscar-winning director Eva Orner about her powerful new documentary Burning, which takes an unflinching look at the catastrophic Black Summer bushfires while shining a light on the urgency of climate action. As well as Leigh and Tim's discussion of the doco, Orner shares her passion for the project and the challenges of bringing Burning to fruition, why she was compelled to make the film and what must happen to help prevent another tragedy like this. Burning is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video with a subscription to the service.

Special – Alan Taylor

Popcorn Podcast invites The Many Saints of Newark director Alan Taylor to talk about revisiting the world of The Sopranos to bring this prequel to life and why it was the right choice to cast the late James Gandolfini's son, Michael, as the younger version of his iconic character, Tony Soprano.

The Many Saints Of Newark

Leigh and Tim talk Sopranos prequel The Many Saints Of Newark, joined by special guests Alessandro Nivola and director Alan Taylor, who share insights from the making of the film as well as how Michael Gandolfini handled stepping into the shoes of his late father's iconic character, Tony Soprano. Join us for this exciting bite-sized episode of Popcorn Podcast. Plus, Dune: Part 2 is announced, the Brenaissance continues, Pixar sends us to infinity and beyond and we chat MCU from Bill Murray to Eternals.

Bonus – Halloween Kills

Popcorn Podcast breaks down Halloween Kills, featuring special guests Jamie Lee Curtis, Kyle Richards, director David Gordon Green and producer Malek Akkad. Halloween Kills may be slaying at the box office, but does the sequel in this rebooted horror franchise deliver on being bigger, bolder and deadlier? Dive into this bonus bite-sized episode of Popcorn Podcast to find out.

Special – Justin Kurzel and Shaun Grant

Popcorn Podcast invites director Justin Kurzel and writer Shaun Grant to talk about their controversial new film Nitram, reflecting on one of the darkest chapters in Australia's modern history: the Port Arthur Massacre. The events leading up to the horrific event – where 35 people were killed and 23 more injured – are explored in Nitram, starring Caleb Landry Jones in his Cannes Best Actor-winning performance. There has been a lot of discussion about the film and whether it should have been made, so we ask Kurzel and Grant to expand on their decision to delve into this story and share how they approached it with sensitivity and awareness.

Special – Simon Barrett

Popcorn Podcast invites Simon Barrett to talk being a first-time director with Shudder's Seance and his return to found footage anthology series V/H/S, as well as press him for details about John Travolta and Nicolas Cage reuniting for Face/Off. Barrett is a horror aficionado and frequent collaborator with friend Adam Wingard, with the pair having worked together on projects including the third Blair Witch film. Currently Barrett and Wingard are penning the scripts for both the long-awaited Face/Off sequel and Thundercats.

Nitram

Leigh and Tim talk Nitram, a new Australian film reflecting on the lead-up to one of the most devastating tragedies in the country's modern history: the Port Arthur Massacre. Director Justin Kurzel and writer Shaun Grant join Popcorn Podcast to discuss their approach to and reasons for making the controversial, but highly acclaimed, film as well as their choice to cast American Caleb Landry Jones in the lead role of the perpetrator. Plus, there are new trailers for Finch The Tragedy of Macbeth and Spencer; Fantastic Beasts 3 gets an official title; and Sam Neill's secret movie.

Special – Trent O'Donnell

Popcorn Podcast invites Ride The Eagle co-writer and director Trent O'Donnell to talk about making the heartfelt film with his mates, Jake Johnson and D'arcy Carden, and the surprising freedom and fun times of filming during a pandemic. Plus, the Aussie shares how great it is to be back home and the joys of working with acting legends Susan Sarandon and J.K. Simmons.

Special – Michael Caton

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.

Bonus – Ride the Eagle

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.

Special – Thandiwe Newton

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).

Special – Spire Animation Studios

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.

Special – Lisa Joy

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.

Special – Jim Punnett

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.

Special – Hugh Jackman

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'.

Special – Beau Knapp

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.

Bonus – Candyman

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.

Bonus – Reminiscence

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.