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 for a fascinating chat with Moonage Daydream director Brett Morgen. The award-winning filmmaker's new cinematic odyssey dives into the mind, heart and spirit of superstar David Bowie in an unconventional biopic befitting the artist's life, legacy and "perfectly imperfect" approach to his work. We hope you enjoy this special bite-sized episode…
Modern master of horror Jordan Peele joins Popcorn Podcast to chat about his latest film Nope. The complex thriller explores how violence and opportunism are inseparable from the romanticised history of the American West and from show business itself with a sci-fi twist that differs from Peele's previous filmography. In the writer and director's own words, Peele shares Nope is "scary, effed-up, weird and twisted" and reveals how the immersive sound design will leave us feeling even more unsettled. We hope you enjoy this special interview with filmmaker Jordan Peele…
Robert Patrick joins Popcorn Podcast to chat about his new film, What Josiah Saw, streaming on Shudder. The iconic actor behind onscreen villains including the T1000 (Terminator 2: Judgment Day), Auggie Smith (Peacemaker) and now Josiah Graham, shares what draws him to dark characters, how Josiah informed his performance in Peacemaker and the disturbing movie finale that had him wondering if they'd gone too far…
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…
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…
In this special episode, Popcorn Podcast chats to the visionary director of ELVIS, Baz Luhrmann, as well as his leading lady, Olivia DeJonge, plus Oscar-winning costume and production designer Catherine Martin and producer Schuyler Weiss. We hope you enjoy these behind-the-scenes insights into the making of Luhrmann's Elvis Presley biopic.
Popcorn Podcast chats with The Lost City directors Adam and Aaron Nee about making a romantic adventure that would provide an escape for audiences, similar to 1980s and ‘90s era Popcorn flicks like Raiders of Lost Ark, Romancing the Stone and even Goonies and Back To The Future. The sibling filmmakers also share how The Lost City touched people in surprising ways, how working with someone who always has your back is a cheat code to success and reveal one of them might not actually exist (!), while giving a little insight into their upcoming Masters of the Universe project. Enjoy this special interview episode of Popcorn Podcast…
Popcorn Podcast interviews the A-list cast of new DreamWorks animation The Bad Guys! Join us for this special episode, as guest stars Awkwafina, Anthony Ramos, Craig Robinson and Marc Maron drop by to chat about the "Tarantino for kids" concept, who got the best lines and... that thing that looks like a butt…
Popcorn Podcast is joined by special guest Guillermo Martinez, Head of Story on The Mitchells vs The Machines, to discuss the Best Animation Oscar contender. Martinez shares insights into the creative process, getting the tone right, the unique style of the Sony Animation film and his big Oscar night plans. Find all this and more in this very special episode, we hope you enjoy!
Popcorn Podcast chats to Bergman Island writer and director Mia Hansen-Løve about her new film, giving ghosts of the past a second life, and how Bergman Island explores the mechanics of inspiration and helped her to understand her own creative processes as a filmmaker. It's a fascinating and insightful interview that we hope you enjoy.
Writer and director Sasha Hadden stops by Popcorn Podcast to discuss his new Australian film A Stitch In Time, which follows Liebe (Maggie Blinco) on her journey of self-discovery while forming new friendships and reigniting old passions. Hadden shares what's at the heart of this inter-generational tale about community and talks never giving up on your dreams – at any age. We hope you enjoy this very special interview episode of Popcorn Podcast.
Popcorn Podcast chats with Marry Me stars Sarah Silverman and Michelle Buteau about their characters, Parker and Melissa, their love of rom-coms and why their new flick – co-starring Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson – is the film we all need right now. Plus, Silverman shares on her secret breakdancing skills! We hope you enjoy this very special interview episode of Popcorn Podcast.
Popcorn Podcast chats with Simon Rex, the star of Sean Baker's Red Rocket, about his down-on-his luck porn star character Mikey Saber, working with Baker, what it was like filming guerrilla-style during a pandemic and his surprising casting story. We hope you enjoy this special episode.
Popcorn Podcast has the absolute honour of chatting to Oscar-winner Eva Orner about her powerful new documentary Burning to get firsthand insights on why the filmmaker felt compelled to make this movie, how she brought footage and interviews together in a way that balances both the political and emotional, and how she hopes people will respond to watching the confronting but important film. We hope you enjoy this special episode.
Florian Zeller chats to Popcorn Podcast about his Oscar-nominated film The Father, starring Academy Award-winners Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman. The director shares how he adapted his moving play for the screen; why he hopes the simple story will be an immersive and cathartic experience; and reveals how he and the iconic Hopkins made each other's dreams come true.
Aerial photographer and videographer Jaimen Hudson chats to Popcorn Podcast about his visually stunning documentary From Sky to Sea; the importance of pursuing your dreams in the face of adversity; and why the coastal regions of Western Australia are the real stars of the film.
Director Glendyn Ivin talks to Popcorn Podcast about his new movie Penguin Bloom, starring Naomi Watts, Jacki Weaver and Andrew Lincoln. The award-winning filmmaker shares his insights on bringing the Bloom family's heartwarming story to the screen, as well as the spontaneity (and challenges) that working with animals and children bring to a production.
Popcorn Podcast chats with prolific producer Bruna Papandrea of Made Up Stories about new Aussie dramas The Dry and Penguin Bloom, as well as the mission of Made Up Stories to continue supporting female creatives, and the joys of bringing quality productions and big-name talent to her "favourite place in the world"...
Popcorn Podcast sits down with Eric Bana, Robert Connolly and Jane Harper to talk about their incredible drama The Dry. The trio of creatives offer behind-the-scenes insights into the making of the film and share why the tradition of watching a summer blockbuster at the cinema is more meaningful than ever.
Enjoy this extended episode of Popcorn Podcast's chat with Alex Winter about Bill and Ted Face The Music, including what's next for the best buds and what the franchise does better than its contemporaries like Back To The Future.
