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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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.
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…
Popcorn Podcast chats with the outlandish and hilarious Josh Sharp and Aaron Jackson about Dicks: The Musical, A24's first musical feature adapted from the pair's long-running off-OFF-Broadway production F*cking Identical Twins. In this special Popcorn Podcast interview, the comedy-duo share the validation that tickled them pink when Sandra Oh and The Daniels watched Dicks: The Musical, discuss how the film is perverse in a “good way”, revel in how “brave” they were to play straight men as gay men, and we take a deep dive into who the fuck the Sewer Boys are – plus how on earth they hoodwinked icons Nathan Lane and Megan Mullally to be involved. We hope you enjoy this riotously funny Popcorn Podcast episode…
Popcorn Pals interviews Bad Behaviour writer/director Alice Englert about their exciting directorial debut starring Jennifer Connolly in a typically stellar performance. In our chat, Alice discusses the slippery slope that is catharsis, what her film is trying to say about enlightenment, how focusing on making a drama helped deliver its dark, satiric laughs and much more…
Popcorn Pals interviews The Promise writer/director Jye Currie about their powerful new documentary, featuring Craig Hamilton, Paul Harragon, Wayne Bennett, Tim Tszyu, Jessica Rowe and more. The Promise follows the journey of ABC broadcaster Hamilton and aims to spark a conversation, an action and a solution for mental health and suicide prevention. Inspiring filmmaker Currie shares how he and Chris Hamilton began their journey, his approach to tackling such a challenging subject, the alarming facts around suicide and how his film helps to break down barriers in men’s mental health…
Popcorn Pals interviews Red, White & Royal Blue writer and director Matthew López about their directorial debut starring Taylor Zakhar Perez, Nicholas Galitzine, Stephen Fry and Uma Thurman. In our chat, the Tony award-winning playwright shares the importance of Latin-A representation in film; his incredible desire to bring this story to the world; how it feels to share a queer story like this one with audiences…
Popcorn Pals interviews Sophie Wilde and Zoe Terakes, stars of Sundance Film Festival success story Talk To Me. The new Aussie horror, from first-time directors Danny and Michael Philippou, is set to be the hit of the year. In this fun and insightful chat, Wilde and Terakes share the group bonding sessions that fuelled rehearsals; the film’s authentic representation of Australian youth culture; and the surprising outlets that fill their cup. All this and so much more in this very special episode of Popcorn Pals…
Popcorn Pals interviews co-directors Danny & Michael Philippou about their debut feature film, Talk to Me. The Australian twins are best known as online global sensations Rackaracka, with more than 1.5 billion views on YouTube. In our chat, the first-time filmmakers share there is nothing scarier than a teenage house party; how they fought to keep the Crazy Frog song in their film; what happened to the person who made the embalmed hand prop; and their surprising suggestions for how to market a film. All this and so much more in this very special episode of Popcorn Pals…
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Popcorn Pals interviews Carmen star Melissa Barrera about her powerful new film starring Paul Mescal and Rossy de Palma. In our chat, Barrera shares her connection to the story and what drew her to the project, including her involvement in authentically representing her Mexican heritage, how terrified she was to dance under the guise of Benjamin Millepiede, and her baptism of fire in training with the Sydney Dance Company. Melissa also shares her experiences filming in the Australian outback in the height of Summer and how special the experience was for her to make this piece of art for audiences. All this and so much more in this very special episode of Popcorn Pals.
Popcorn Pals is a Popcorn Podcast with Leigh and Tim spin-off series.
Renfield director Chris McKay takes Popcorn Pals behind the scenes of his action-comedy romp, starring Nicolas Cage as Dracula and Nicholas Hoult as Renfield. The story is a modern monster tale of Dracula’s co dependant loyal servant, Renfield and how he is ready to see if there’s a life outside the shadow of The Prince of Darkness. In our interview, Chris shares the itch he needed to scratch in telling this particular Dracula story, what Hoult and Cage bring to their respective and iconic roles, and how an improvised line of dialogue from the film left him in stitches. The director also shares the potential origins of “splash-stick humour”, how he loves to work with practical, in-camera effects and his love of genre filmmaking and what he hopes to do next. All this and much more, so we hope you enjoy this very special episode of Popcorn Pals.
Evil Dead Rise stars Lily Sullivan and Alyssa Sutherland take Popcorn Podcast behind the scenes of the fifth instalment in the Evil Dead film series. The story tells the tale of two estranged sisters whose reunion is cut short by flesh-possessing demons, thrusting the family into a primal battle for survival as they face down a mother of a nightmare. In our special interview, Sutherland and Sullivan dive into Sutherland’s shocking transformation as a murderous mum and Sullivan’s big Evil Dead moment. The pair also shares how much fun they had playing with the more than 6,500 litres of fake blood used in production and a spooky story that will have the hairs on your neck standing up…
