Season Six, Interviews Popcorn Podcast Season Six, Interviews Popcorn Podcast

Special – Malcolm D Lee

Director Malcolm D Lee drops in to Popcorn Podcast to chat about his film Space Jam: A New Legacy, and shares everything from his relationship with the classic '90s original to what he hopes fans will enjoy about his sequel. Lee also gives us insight into how they brought live action and animation together, what it was like working with LeBron James and how he decided which Warner Bros characters should make an appearance

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Nine Days

Popcorn Podcast gets existential reviewing Edson Oda's directorial debut, Nine Days. We cover this deeply moving and challenging film, discussing everything from its powerful concept to the sublime performances, production design and profound score. Plus, Nitram wins big at Cannes, Leslie Grace is Batgirl, Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand pair up and Jordon Peele is back at it with new terror Nope

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Bonus – Old

Leigh and Tim talk Old, M Night Shyamalan's latest project about a group of holidaymakers stranded on a beach that makes them age rapidly. It's an interesting premise, featuring an international cast that includes Gael García Bernal, Vicky Krieps, Rufus Sewell, Alex Wolff, Thomasin McKenzie and Australia's own Eliza Scanlen, but is the thriller worth your time? Dive into this bite-sized episode to find out

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Special – Gary Lennon and Ollie Aslin

Popcorn Podcast goes undercover in a special episode with the writers/directors of documentary Castro's Spies. Gary Lennon and Ollie Aslin discuss how important it was to establish an emotional connection between the audience and the group known as the Cuban Five, the challenges of selecting from such rich archival footage, what justice means to the Cuban people, and how they came to use clips from Cuban TV show In Silence It Had To Be Done to help tell the story

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Gunpowder Milkshake

Order up! Popcorn Podcast's Gunpowder Milkshake review covers all things Karen Gillan, Lena Headey and the butt-kicking women of this bubblegum action flick. Plus, Disney Pixar's next film comes in red; Indiana Jones news; and the unsettling John and the Hole trailer

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Bonus – Space Jam: A New Legacy

Space Jam: A New Legacy has Leigh and Tim cheering for Bugs Bunny and his Looney Tunes pals to help LeBron James get his son back! Director Malcolm D Lee also drops in to this bonus Popcorn Podcast episode to chat about everything from his relationship with the 90s original to what he hopes fans will enjoy about his sequel

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Black Widow

Black Widow launches a new season of Popcorn Podcast in a blaze of MCU glory. Although it's the final chapter in Natasha Romanoff's story, it's only the beginning of a jam-packed sixth season. Join Leigh and Tim for this no spoiler review of the first film in Marvel's Phase Four. Plus, Kevin Feige confirms a Shang-Chi fan theory; Vanessa Kirby joins the cast of Florian Zeller's The Son; and Nitram becomes the first Aussie film in a decade to compete for the Palm D'Or at the Cannes Film Festival

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Season Five, Interviews Popcorn Podcast Season Five, Interviews Popcorn Podcast

Special – Patrick Hughes

Popcorn Podcast sits down with Patrick Hughes to talk about The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard. The director shares how much fun he had knocking Ryan Reynolds around, what it was like to bring actors Salma Hayek, Antonio Banderas and Morgan Freeman into the fold, and what it took to achieve the sequel’s complicated action sequences. Plus, Leigh presses Hughes for the title of the third instalment. What will it be called?

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Special – Jimmy Smits, Olga Merediz & Gregory Diaz IV

Leigh and Tim talk to In The Heights stars Jimmy Smits (Kevin), Olga Merediz (Abuela Claudia) and Gregory Diaz IV (Sonny) for a very special Popcorn Podcast episode. The talented trio shares what this electric film is about at its heart, their characters' 'suenitos' – or dreams – and give a big shout-out to Australians heading out to see this uplifting, life-affirming adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical in cinemas

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Special – Jon M. Chu

In a special Popcorn Podcast episode, Tim sits down with director Jon M Chu for a chat about In The Heights, the In a special Popcorn Podcast episode, Tim sits down with director Jon M Chu for a chat about In The Heights, the vibrant musical based on Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway show. A self-confessed lover of all things music and dancing, Chu speaks about his inspiration for the film, as well as the importance of telling diverse stories, and his 'suenito' or dream for the future of the film industry

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Buckley's Chance

In Popcorn Podcast's final episode for season five, Leigh and Tim take a look at Aussie film Buckley's Chance. This family drama about loss, forgiveness and dingoes is ripe for discussion. But does it leave Leigh and Tim satisfied? Plus, we get a first look at Supergirl; Mark Wahlberg makes us emotional; Nicolas Cage goes truffle foraging; Disney has found its live-action Snow White; and Transformers activates beast mode…

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Bonus - Luca

Take a trip to the Italian Riviera with Disney and Pixar's Luca. In a bonus episode of Popcorn Podcast, Leigh and Tim discuss the animation's simplistic approach to storytelling and whether the film from director Enrico Casarosa ticks the box on authenticity.

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F9: The Fast Saga

Hold on tight fam, Leigh and Tim are racing their Fast and Furious 9 review straight to you. This out-of-this-world instalment in the Fast Saga reunites old friends and introduces new foes, all in one action-packed thrill-ride. But does it take the franchise's pole position? Plus, the changes to Peter Jackson's Beatles documentary; sequel news for Greenland and Sonic The Hedgehog; and Russell Crowe's ambitious plans for a fully integrated movie studio on the NSW coast

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Bonus - In The Heights

The cast of In The Heights joins Leigh and Tim for this Popcorn Podcast bonus review. Jimmy Smits (Kevin), Olga Merediz (Abuela Claudia) and Gregory Diaz IV (Sonny) stop by to chat about the heart of Lin-Manuel Miranda's vibrant musical and the sueñitos – or little dreams – of their characters, plus the talented trio delivers a special shout-out to cinema audiences

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Bonus - The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard

The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard is here to 'hit us baby one more time' with the misadventures of unlicensed bodyguard Michael Bryce. Director Patrick Hughes joins Leigh and Tim on this bonus episode of Popcorn Podcast and shared his glee at finding new and imaginative ways to rough up his mate Ryan Reynolds. Hughes also dishes on the movie magic that happened bringing A-listers Salma Hayek, Samuel L Jackson, Antonio Banderas and Morgan Freeman together for the sequel.

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Dream Horse

Leigh and Tim talk Dream Horse, based on the uplifting true story of a small Welsh village and their unlikely racehorse Dream Alliance. Plus, Cruella and A Quiet Place sequel news; Christina Ricci's Matrix 4 casting; Rob Zombie's Munsters movie; and there are loads of exciting new trailers…

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The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It

Popcorn Podcast discusses the newest instalment in The Conjuring universe: The Devil Made Me Do It. Based on Ed and Lorraine Warren's most sensational case, the sequel takes viewers on a paranormal investigation with the demonologists – but does it live up to its predecessors? Plus, there are trailers for Jungle Cruise, Old and Reminiscence; and your chance to win movie tickets...

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