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.
Tim breaks down the merits of Tolkien while Leigh fires up about X-Men's Dark Phoenix in spoiler-free reviews. Plus, more from the beleaguered Bond 25 set, why The Lion King makes Tim nervous, Leigh reveals a dirty secret that's sure to get her fired from the podcast and how exactly do you pronounce biopic? All this and more!
Rocketman launches into cinemas with a fresh take on the fallout from fame and excess. Meanwhile, Leigh continues her one-woman parade for Dexter Fletcher, Avengers Endgame is about to be the most successful film of all time, there's a cavalcade of trailers to catch up on and another new Kingsman movie is coming our way – whether Tim likes it or not!
Take a magical carpet ride with Leigh and Tim into Guy Ritchie's live-action Aladdin. Plus, Rocketman shoots to Sydney from Cannes, Tim can't believe what Chris Rock is doing, Leigh reveals the only movie she's ever walked out on and who you gonna call when you want yet another Ghostbusters reboot?
Tim sings the praises of Gloria Bell, Leigh loves a Keanu Reeves renaissance and Disney is everywhere you look this week with Maleficent 2, Cruella, The Lion King and Aladdin all heading our way. Plus, in a 'flawless victory' for the Australian film industry, James Wan's Mortal Kombat is heading Down Under…
Join Leigh and Tim for an epic spoiler-filled Endgame Special, breaking down the blockbuster's biggest talking points. From Fat Thor to Professor Hulk and the legacy of RDJ, even being separated by sickness can't stop them asking the big questions, like, what's up with Carol's 'can I speak to the manager' haircut?
Leigh and Tim butt heads over Detective Pikachu, discuss the Sonic the Hedgehog uproar and squeeze in a birthday shout-out to The Rock, as well as break down the top movie releases of the week.
Leigh and Tim navigate a spoiler-free review of Avengers Endgame, riff on The Rock and Rocketman, and talk about the big Bond 25 announcement.
