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
Lashana Lynch is on Popcorn Podcast! The British star behind some of the coolest characters in film joins us to discuss portraying Rita Marley in Reinaldo Marcus Green's biopic Bob Marley: One Love. Lynch also shares how she finds confidence in kick-arse roles, such as Izogie, Maria Rambeau and 007, and which recent film has brought her the most joy…
Gil Kenan, writer and director of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, stops by Popcorn Podcast to take us behind the scenes of the latest instalment in the Ghostbusters legacy, talking iconic throwbacks, why Afterlife was a walk in the park compared to Frozen Empire, and even revealing an update on the highly anticipated Ghostbusters animated series reboot…
Filmmaker Rose Glass joins Popcorn Podcast to talk about Love Lies Bleeding, her "bombastic, pulpy and dark" sophomore film starring Kristen Stewart, Katy O'Brian and Ed Harris. Glass shares what setting the film in the American Midwest offered, what Stewart and O’Brian bring to the roles of Lou and Jackie and what veteran actor Ed Harris had to say about her directing…
Honorary Australian Arj Barker drops by Popcorn Podcast to talk about family-friendly comedy The Nut Farm. The film, about a failed crypto trader who inherits a macadamia nut farm in a rural Australian town, marks the first leading role for the American comedian who spends much of his time on our shores. Barker talks amusing tree puns, what surprises him about Australia and shocks us with his deadly spider knowledge…
Popcorn Podcast welcomes “bad-arse” legends Anna Camp (Pitch Perfect) and Bonnie Discepolo (GraceLand) as part of our SXSW Film Festival coverage to talk about Neo-Dome, their apocalyptic-style entry into the SXSW Independent Pilot Competition. In this interview episode, Camp dishes on her exciting role as producer and the “big ol’ carrot” her femme fatale character Monica is chasing, plus Discepolo shares her approach to directing “delicious” dialogue and how to get that tension tight as a drum…
"Trust no one on the road to the Neo-Dome"! Actors Nick Logan (I Care A lot, Dopesick) and Mike Mosley (Ozark, Scrubs) drop by Popcorn Podcast ahead of SXSW Film Festival to talk about Neo-Dome, their apocalyptic-style entry into the SXSW Independent Pilot Competition. Mosley and Logan discuss the film's poisoned pleasantries and tease what’s inside the Neo-Dome – it may or may not involve Bono...
Molly Manning Walker's debut feature, How To Have Sex, has been gathering critical acclaim at film festivals across the globe for its honest portrayal of youth culture and nuanced exploration of consent. The filmmaker joins Popcorn Podcast to talk the importance of friendships, but also the moments too often cloaked in shame and silence...
Popcorn Podcast welcomes EE BAFTA Rising Star Mia McKenna-Bruce to discuss her exceptional performance in groundbreaking film How To Have Sex. In this fun and insightful chat, McKenna-Bruce discusses the research needed to land the perfect “dumb dad jokes”; societal pressures around sex; and the powerful bond her co-stars formed while filming…
Powerhouse producer, actor and adoption advocate Deborra-Lee Furness and her award-winning co-star Jacqueline McKenzie, join Popcorn Podcast to discuss their hit new movie Force Of Nature: The Dry 2 and gush over leading man Eric Bana (of course!). The pair talks leeches, trip-hazards and throwing creature comforts out the window in the name of art – and why they want to sign on for a third movie based on Jane Harper's best-selling Aaron Falk novels…
Superstar Eric Bana returns to Popcorn Podcast to discuss his new film Force Of Nature: The Dry 2, alongside director and long-time producing partner Robert Connolly. The pair talk cursed characters, detective Aaron Falk's life outside of Jane Harper's best-selling book series, and the joys and challenges of bringing Australia to the big screen.
Best-selling author Jane Harper returns to Popcorn Podcast, alongside innovative Made Up Stories producer Jodi Matterson, to discuss Force Of Nature: The Dry 2 – the highly anticipated adaptation of Harper's second Aaron Falk novel. We get down to business with Harper and Matterson to discuss the challenges of adapting such richly written Australian landscapes and the joy of championing strong female stories, and we try to bend Harper’s arm to give us more Aaron Falk adventures…
Irreverent filmmaker Matthew Vaughn drops by Popcorn Podcast to talk about Argylle, his new action-packed blockbuster starring Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard and Sam Rockwell. The director behind the smash-hit Kingsman franchise, as well as Kick Ass and Stardust, shares his inspiration for the visually stunning action sequences in Argylle; the surprising items on his movie-making bucket list; and the wedding dance injuries he’s going to have to answer for after bringing the Whirlybird into existence…
Former pro-BMX rider Kurt Yaeger joins Popcorn Podcast to share how he turned a tragic accident into a career transition that has him starring opposite Alex Pettyfer and Guy Pearce in new vampire thriller Sunrise. With his infectious optimism, Yaeger shares what it's like motorbiking with Guy Pearce; which Hollywood heavyhitter was instrumental in his success; and how his tireless campaigning for inclusivity is changing the film industry – plus which Australian TV series Yaeger wants to tick off his acting bingo card. We hope you enjoy this Popcorn Podcast interview, featuring a special appearance from Pete the cat…
There's a reason the biggest names in the film business and studios alike are clamouring to work with Andrew Baird. With a robust Irish work ethic and a no-nonsense eye for turning filmmaking water into wine, the Sunrise director is proving himself a highly sought-after film fixer. Baird joins Popcorn Podcast to chat about his new 'anti-vampire' thriller; why he'll gladly work with stars Alex Pettyfer and Guy Pearce again and again; and how much he values collaborating with talented people…
Alex Pettyfer joins Popcorn Podcast for a fun chat about his new 'anti-vampire' film Sunrise and shares what the future holds as he moves through a second wave of his career. The star of such hits as Magic Mike, Endless Love and Stormbreaker also fights us for ownership of co-star Guy Pearce (he's Australian!) and spoils Meet Joe Black – you've been warned. Enjoy this special interview episode from Leigh's car with talented Brit Alex Pettyfer…
Explore the riveting world of rowing with Joel Edgerton on Popcorn Podcast. The charismatic Australian star of such films as Warrior, Star Wars II: Attack Of The Clones and Thirteen Lives, joins Leigh and Tim to discuss George Clooney's The Boys in the Boat, where Edgerton, under Clooney's expert direction, steps into the shoes of the legendary coach Al Ulbrickson. The Boys In The Boat isn't your average underdog story, it's a journey through choppy waters during a time of social and political upheaval. In this special interview episode, Edgerton spills the popcorn on his surprising water sports experience, what it's like working with George Clooney, and generously shares insights into his remarkable career – plus, drops some pearls of wisdom on Leigh and Tim with his best-worst inspirational speech…
Popcorn Podcast sits down with Anyone But You writer and director Will Gluck to get the inside scoop on his latest romantic comedy starring Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell. In our chat, Gluck shares the new spin he put on the rom-com genre, his fondness for Sydney, Australia, what it's like filming in Sydney Harbour's shark-infested waters, and the truth behind THAT naked outdoor shower scene. All this and more in a special Popcorn Podcast interview episode…
Iconic Australian actor Bryan Brown – of Cocktail, Two Hands and Australia's King Carney fame – stops by Popcorn Podcast for a fun chat about new romantic comedy Anyone But You. The local legend talks filming on Sydney's stunning harbour; inappropriate background acting; life-changing filming experiences; and how he hilariously ended up as an editor of Anyone But You. We hope you enjoy this very special interview episode of Popcorn Podcast.
Join Popcorn Podcast for a captivating interview with director Bill Oliver, the creative force behind groundbreaking film Our Son, starring Billy Porter and Luke Evans as a couple whose once-happy marriage is rapidly disintegrating toward divorce. Tim and Oliver explore the evolution of queer storytelling and discuss the authentic characters – flaws and all – that define Oliver's work. This is your backstage pass to the creation of heart-wrenching drama Our Son and the genius of Bill Oliver…
Popcorn Podcast interviews Ahmed Mawas, an international actor working as hard as his passport does. The charismatic Mawas stars opposite 1990s icon Rachael Leigh Cook in Rescuing Christmas, a new Hallmark Movies film coming in hot for the holidays. In a new Popcorn Podcast special, Mawas chats all things festive traditions, keeping the hustle alive and adventures in fake snow…
