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 Season Eight
Popcorn Podcast breaks down The Forgiven, a slow-burn, character-driven drama starring Ralph Fiennes and Jessica Chastain as a strained couple who hit and kill a young boy while speeding through the Moroccan desert to attend a party weekend. The film from John Michael McDonagh, based on the novel by Lawrence Osborne, delves into the cultural and ethical aftermath of the accident in thought-provoking ways that really got Leigh and Tim talking…
Popcorn Podcast welcomes mega-producer Jason Blum to discuss Blumhouse Productions' latest horror hit, The Black Phone, starring Ethan Hawke as a terrifying child snatcher terrorising a Colorado neighbourhood in the 1970s. Blum shares what makes The Black Phone so damn scary, the surprising Stephen King connection and why he'll say yes to anything director Scott Derrickson brings him. We hope you enjoy this special episode…
In this week's Popcorn Podcast episode, we discuss Spanish satire Official Competition, starring Penélope Cruz, Antonio Banderas and Oscar Martínez in a movie about a movie. Leigh and Tim revel in the story of egos and narcissism where all involved must confront not only each other, but also their own legacies. Plus, Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves reveals its first trailer; Dune: Part 2 and My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 begin production; Halloween Ends terrifies with first-look trailer; and Mattel toys announces yet another film project…
Where the Crawdads Sing director Olivia Newman takes us behind the scenes of her big screen adaptation. It's no mean feat to adapt a novel into a movie, especially one as popular as Delia Owens' Where The Crawdads Sing. Newman shares the challenges and joys of bringing such a beloved story to the big screen, the moment from filming that will stay with her forever and discusses the diversity behind the scenes of making this film, plus the incredible detail that went into realising the author's carefully created world. We hope you enjoy this very special episode of Popcorn Podcast…
Venture into the marshlands of North Carolina with Popcorn Podcast as Leigh and Tim discuss Where The Crawdads Sing. Based on the international best-selling novel by Delia Owens, the journey of mysterious "marsh girl" Kya is brought to life by rising star Daisy Edgar-Jones. Does this adaptation from director Olivia Newman faithfully and effectively translate the story to screen? Plus, is Top Gun 3 really a good idea?; Amy Winehouse biopic Back To Black has Leigh hopping mad; Taron Egerton is manifesting a role in the MCU; and a Halloween Ends trailer is just around the corner…
It's time to Ragnarok out to Popcorn Podcast's Thor: Love and Thunder review as season eight kicks off. Leigh and Tim discuss Chris Hemsworth's latest quest as the God of Thunder, director Taika Waititi's unique style and more. Does the MCU film deliver lightning in a bottle? Plus, win tickets to see psychological thriller The Forgiven; Top Gun: Maverick continues box office domination; Barbie footage has us speculating; the Romy and Michele sequel in sight; and Cameron Diaz returns to acting. We hope you enjoy…
