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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It's the most wonderful time of the year and the Oscars, albeit a little delayed in 2021, put on a show that got us all talking. Leigh and Tim break down the movie industry's night of nights, from the surprises and snubs to the telecast's restricted format and all the other iconic moments.
Leigh and Tim talk Land, Robin Wright's directorial debut about a woman who's lost everything and struggling to survive – both mentally and physically. Plus, Leonardo DiCaprio considers remaking Another Round; Sony Pictures and Disney strike a landmark deal; and is MonsterVerse movie Son of Kong really happening?
Leigh and Tim chat Mortal Kombat, going head-to-head over the finer details of the action film. Stars Josh Lawson and Sisi Stringer, director Simon McQuoid and producer E Bennett Walsh also stop in to share more about what went into making the blockbuster. Plus, Mad Max Furiosa news; Mattel's new Rock 'Em, Sock 'Em movie; Russell Crowe's big Thor Love and Thunder reveal…
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.
This is a show about Nobody. Leigh and Tim talk Bob Odenkirk's wild action film that blows up the geriaction genre. Plus, The Rock takes over Times Square for a Black Adam announcement; trailers for Spiral and The Night House are set to scare; and Thor Love and Thunder news has everyone guessing.
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.
It's a monster episode as Leigh and Tim talk Godzilla vs Kong, joined by some special guests. Director Adam Wingard stops by with insight on the big-screen battles and shares why people have an enduring love of the mythical icons. Popcorn Podcast also chats to stars of the Monsterverse movie Demián Bichir and Kaylee Hottle. Plus, there's a new Ace Ventura film in the works; Pierce Brosnan joins the cast of Black Adam; and The Suicide Squad drops its first trailer…
Popcorn Podcast takes a DCEU deep-dive into Zack Snyder's Justice League. Leigh and Tim talk everything from Josstice League comparisons to the visual splendours of slow-motion sequences and revamped rapid-fire action, as well as address the big one – Henry Cavill lip-gate.
Michelle Pfeiffer shines in French Exit, the focus of this week's Popcorn Podcast review. Plus, Avatar reclaims its place at the top of the box office; fresh looks from Disney's Cruella; and Popcorn Podcast's Two-year Anniversary Giveaway launches with tickets to see The Father in cinemas
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.
Ride the waves of this week's Girls Can't Surf and Crisis reviews. One is a rocking surf documentary, while the other is a complicated take on prescription drugs. Plus, the big Justice League mistake; Lady Gaga shares images from House of Gucci; and Michael B Jordan to make his directorial debut with Creed III.
Leigh and Tim dive into Disney's animated action film Raya and the Last Dragon, as well as Eddie Murphy sequel Coming 2 America. Plus, The Sopranos prequel The Many Saints of Newark; Billy Eichner's Bros set for 2022; and the first trailer for Luca is shared.
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…
As the delayed 2021 awards season gets underway, Leigh and Tim discuss the big nominations from the Golden Globes, Critics' Choice and Screen Actors Guild awards. Who will take home the top gongs?
It all comes down to The Little Things this week, as Leigh and Tim debate the new crime drama starring Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto. Plus, additions to the Dungeons and Dragons cast; Super Bowl special trailers drop; and there's a Night At The Museum animation in the works.
Leigh and Tim clash over Greenland, the disaster film starring Gerard Butler as a father trying to save his family from a planet-killing comet. Plus, there's a sci-fi take on Dracula coming; the Wicked adaptation gets a new director; and prepare for Uno, the movie?
Leigh and Tim discuss new Australian film High Ground, a powerful historical drama that gives insight into the country's troubled past. Plus, big trailers drop for Godzilla vs Kong and Raya and the Last Dragon; there's a first look at Kristen Stewart as Diana Spencer; and Kevin Hart signs on for another video game movie…
In the 100th episode of Popcorn Podcast, Leigh and Tim discuss Penguin Bloom – a moving Australian film about hope and healing starring Naomi Watts as Sam Bloom. Plus, who will headline the Willy Wonka prequel? And there's more movement across the 2021 release schedule.
