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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Join Popcorn Podcast on a musical odyssey as Leigh and Tim review Annette. Written by Ron and Russell Mael (aka Sparks), the film charts the relationship of a comedian (Adam Driver) and an opera singer (Marion Cotillard) couple whose young daughter has a surprising talent. Plus, the teaser for Spider-Man: No Way Home is finally here, CinemaCon drops exciting footage from movies including The Matrix, No Time To Die and Ghostbusters: Afterlife, and new release dates are announced.
Popcorn Podcast goes on a no spoiler adventure with Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson this week. We review Disney's Jungle Cruise and chat all things character, charisma, production design and CGI. But is the ride worth taking? Plus, Lady Gaga sizzles in House of Gucci, King Richard looks like an ace for Will Smith, Scarlett Johansson sues Disney, and remakes of The Saint and The Haunted Mansion are in the works
Black Widow launches a new season of Popcorn Podcast in a blaze of MCU glory. Although it's the final chapter in Natasha Romanoff's story, it's only the beginning of a jam-packed sixth season. Join Leigh and Tim for this no spoiler review of the first film in Marvel's Phase Four. Plus, Kevin Feige confirms a Shang-Chi fan theory; Vanessa Kirby joins the cast of Florian Zeller's The Son; and Nitram becomes the first Aussie film in a decade to compete for the Palm D'Or at the Cannes Film Festival
Popcorn Podcast discusses the newest instalment in The Conjuring universe: The Devil Made Me Do It. Based on Ed and Lorraine Warren's most sensational case, the sequel takes viewers on a paranormal investigation with the demonologists – but does it live up to its predecessors? Plus, there are trailers for Jungle Cruise, Old and Reminiscence; and your chance to win movie tickets...
Leigh and Tim tackle tragic retelling The United States vs Billie Holiday. The biopic follows the tortured singer's battle with the FBI over her civil rights anthem Strange Fruit. Plus, Lucy Liu cast as a villain in Shazam: Fury of the Gods; Mads Mikkelsen joins the Indiana Jones sequel; and Florian Zeller's next project, The Son, secures Laura Dern and Hugh Jackman as the leads.
Leigh and Tim discuss Supernova, the moving love story starring Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci as a couple facing illness and their uncertain future. Plus, exciting trailer drops for Space Jam: A New Legacy, Black Widow and Cruella reveal more about the upcoming films; Godzilla vs Kong smashes the box office; big casting news for the next Indiana Jones sequel; and the Avengers Campus is heading for Disneyland.
Leigh and Tim discuss powerful biographical drama Judas and the Black Messiah. Plus, the new Spider-Man title is revealed; Wesley Snipes on his next 'Blade Killer' project; and Michael Bay shares shocking stunt footage from behind the scenes of his Ambulance movie.
Leigh and Tim tackle two very different films this week: Minari and I Care A Lot. One is a moving missive on family and the other is a sinister crime thriller. Plus, trailers drop for Cruella and Mortal Kombat; Ron Howard's Thirteen Lives to film in Queensland; and your chance to win movie tickets…
Leigh and Tim share the joys of Bill And Ted Face The Music and find out if The New Mutants is worth the wait. Plus, Tom Cruise takes his dedication to another level, Neve Campbell returns to the Scream franchise, and the first trailer for sci-fi remake Dune drops.
Shots are fired over The Hunt. Plus, a new villain replaces Nicholas Hoult in Mission Impossible, the Tenet trailer brings excitement and Zack Snyder's Justice League will finally see the light of day…
It's Popcorn Podcast's first anniversary! In a celebratory episode, Leigh and Tim review Pixar's Onward, deliver the latest movie news – full of prequels, reboots and jukebox flicks – and announce a super special giveaway that's not to be missed.
The emotional Military Wives marches into cinemas, while Aussie animation The Wishmas Tree delights. Plus, The Invisible Man and Candyman are creepy AF, more Mulan changes are revealed and Jurassic World 3 finally gets a title…
Season three of Popcorn Podcast kicks off with the shocking Bombshell and action-packed Bad Boys for Life. Plus, Leigh and Tim discuss why it's too early for the Avatar hype machine, the surprising cameo in Morbius and why we won't see Jaymie Bond.
It's a jam-packed episode as Leigh and Tim review Brad Pitt's space drama Ad Astra, as well as cover Angry Birds 2, Downton Abbey, Rambo: Last Blood, Good Boys and so much more! Discover which one was fun, which was confusing, which one pasted over plot holes with music and which one will have you laughing out loud from start to finish.
It has returned and so have Leigh and Tim to review Chapter Two. Coming together from opposite sides of the world, Leigh and Tim's opinions on the Stephen King saga are as different as the recording locations. Plus, Tim breaks down The Kitchen, there's Suicide Squad and Halloween news, and don't miss an exciting Popcorn Podcast ticket giveaway!
Season two of Popcorn Podcast kicks off with a review of hilarious and intelligent new comedy Booksmart. It's a jam-packed episode as we also reveal who's in the running to play Elvis, why the Joker film will make fans mad and ponder what to expect out of Comic-Con. Plus, Tim hangs all his hopes on The Lion King – will his dreams be crushed along with Mufasa?
