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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Reminiscence writer and director Lisa Joy joins Popcorn Podcast to discuss her new sci-fi thriller starring Hugh Jackman, Rebecca Ferguson and Thandiwe Newton. The Westworld showrunner shares behind the scenes stories from the set of Reminiscence and reveals why she couldn't bring herself to wrap on the last day of shooting the film.
Popcorn Podcast catches up with Asian-Australian stunt actor and fight choreographer Jim Punnett to talk about his work on Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, as well as locally-made blockbuster Mortal Kombat. Punnett also shares what Shang-Chi means for underrepresented cultures and what more the industry can do to address representation in film.
Popcorn Podcast is delighted to have the one and only Hugh Jackman stop by to discuss his new movie Reminiscence and divulge some behind-the-scenes secrets from the set. Australia's most beloved superstar even shares a great story about filming Baz Luhrmann's Australia. We hope you enjoy this special chat with our 'Man from Oz'.
Star of Mosquito State Beau Knapp joins Popcorn Podcast to talk about his new horror film streaming on Shudder. Knapp has featured in films such as The Destroyer with Nicole Kidman and Southpaw alongside Jake Gyllenhaal, and gives a lot of great insights into his reclusive Mosquito State character, the unsettling nature of mosquitoes and his upcoming projects with Ron Howard and Gyllenhaal.
Join Popcorn Podcast on a musical odyssey as Leigh and Tim review Annette. Written by Ron and Russell Mael (aka Sparks), the film charts the relationship of a comedian (Adam Driver) and an opera singer (Marion Cotillard) couple whose young daughter has a surprising talent. Plus, the teaser for Spider-Man: No Way Home is finally here, CinemaCon drops exciting footage from movies including The Matrix, No Time To Die and Ghostbusters: Afterlife, and new release dates are announced.
Candyman stars Teyonah Parris and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II drop in to help Popcorn Podcast discuss their new film. The actors share insights into the layers of a Jordan Peele movie, what drew them to the 'spiritual sequel' directed by Nia DaCosta and reveal what Candyman really wants. Meanwhile, Leigh and Tim have the lowdown on this terrifying take on the urban legend.
Snake Eyes sees Henry Golding take on COBRA in a G.I. Joe Origins story, but is it the antidote to your home-viewing needs? Plus, Popcorn Podcast basks in the wonder of The French Dispatch trailer, gets swept up by a new look at Chloe Zhao's Eternals, Fast 10 has Leigh playing with puns and will we ever see No Time To Die?
You're going on a journey... into Popcorn Podcast's Reminiscence movie review. Aussie superstar Hugh Jackman, Thandiwe Newton and director Lisa Joy join Leigh and Tim for this very special episode to discuss their new sci-fi thriller about a private investigator of the mind (Hugh Jackman) searching for his lost love (Rebecca Ferguson) in a broken futuristic world.
Gracie Otto's musical documentary Under The Volcano and Liam Neeson's The Ice Road are on this week's itinerary, as Popcorn Podcast travels to Caribbean gem Montserrat and the frozen tundra of Canada's ice roads respectively. But which has us wishing we'd turned around? Plus, we reveal the special guests joining us on the podcast soon, Bohemian Rhapsody eyes a sequel, Margot Robbie and Idris Elba make casting noise and there's a Nicolas Cage Bonanza in full swing!
From the Popcorn Podcast vault comes a chat with renowned actor Sam Neill about his 2020 Australian film Rams and its important themes. Neill gives insights into his character Colin and what it was like filming in the beautiful Western Australian countryside
Lin-Manuel Miranda has Popcorn Podcast toe-tapping this week with musical Vivo! The animated adventure takes Leigh and Tim from Cuba to Miami, but does it hit the right notes? Plus, your chance to win an A Quiet Place survival pack; MIFF goes virtual; Taika Waititi's Flash Gordon switches to live-action; the Brendan Fraser renaissance continues; and Disenchanted wraps filming
Task Force X recruits Popcorn Podcast to bring you a bonus review of DC's The Suicide Squad with special guest James Gunn. Does this wild comic book film blow it or blow it out of the park? Plus, Gunn opens his horribly beautiful mind to discuss how he approaches directing and why he injected such incredible colour into the traditionally dark and gritty world of DC
Popcorn Podcast goes on a no spoiler adventure with Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson this week. We review Disney's Jungle Cruise and chat all things character, charisma, production design and CGI. But is the ride worth taking? Plus, Lady Gaga sizzles in House of Gucci, King Richard looks like an ace for Will Smith, Scarlett Johansson sues Disney, and remakes of The Saint and The Haunted Mansion are in the works
Popcorn Podcast speaks with Thomasin McKenzie in this special episode. McKenzie plays the character of Maddox as a teenager in M Night Shyamalan's new thriller, Old, and shares what draws her to projects like this, the challenges of filming during a pandemic and the bond she forged with castmates Alex Wolff and Australian Eliza Scanlen
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
Charmer Alex Wolff chats to Popcorn Podcast about his new film, Old. Wolff discusses his romantic relationship with time, working with his hero M Night Shyamalan and Leigh's uncanny resemblance to one of his Australian co-stars
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
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
Legendary voiceover artist Jeff Bergman drops by Popcorn Podcast for this special episode. The voice of Bugs Bunny and more shares the origins of his passion, his reaction to first seeing Space Jam: A New Legacy, and how Zoom saved him from Los Angeles gridlock – plus some of his animated pals make an exciting guest appearance!
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
