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.
Popcorn Podcast goes on a journey of redemption with Mark Wahlberg in drama Joe Bell. Leigh and Tim have an honest discussion and share personal anecdotes as they unpack this deeply tragic true story. Plus, The Lost Boys are ready to rock a remake, Olivia Wilde is back in the director's chair, Christopher Nolan jumps ship to Universal and which reimagining of a '90s classic should Beyonce headline? All that and more in this week's episode!
Wanna know why Everybody's Talking About Jamie? Popcorn Podcast has the answer as Leigh and Tim break down the new Amazon Original based on a beloved musical. This film adaptation starring Max Harwood and Richard E Grant is bursting with colour and exciting firsts, but does it hit the right notes?
Popcorn Podcast reviews Pig, a surprisingly moving drama starring Nicolas Cage as a reclusive truffle hunter desperately searching for his stolen foraging pig. Plus, there are a huge number of trailer drops to enjoy, including The Matrix Resurrections, C'mon, C'mon and Last Night In Soho, and Disney makes some big announcements about its upcoming film slate.
From the Popcorn Podcast vault comes a special chat with actor Michael Caton about his 2020 Australian film Rams. The Aussie icon reveals what it was like stepping out of his comfort zone for the character of Les and recounts the joys of working with Sam Neill again after almost 40 years while sharing some fun stories from filming in beautiful Mount Barker, Western Australia.
We invite Ride the Eagle co-writer and director Trent O'Donnell on Popcorn Podcast to talk about making the film with his mates, Jake Johnson and D'arcy Carden, and the surprising freedom and fun times of filming during a pandemic. Meanwhile, Leigh and Tim discuss this endearing film and their shared love for acting legend Susan Sarandon and the burst of brilliance that is J.K. Simmons.
Candyman stars Teyonah Parris and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II drop in for this Popcorn Podcast special. 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.
Popcorn Podcast invites Thandiwe Newton for a quick chat about her latest film Reminiscence. Newton shares insights about working with Westworld showrunner and collaborator Lisa Joy again and her Reminiscence character's special relationship with private investigator of the mind Nick (Hugh Jackman).
Bibbidi bobbidi boo, it's the Popcorn Podcast Cinderella review! Leigh and Tim clash over this modern take on the classic fairytale featuring music stars Camila Cabello and Idina Menzel, now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Plus, the new Expendables movie in the works, Francis Ford Coppola lays it all on the line and Roland Emmerich's Moonfall comes crashing to earth.
Popcorn Podcast sits down for a special chat with the Creative Directors of Spire Animation Studios, Shawn Krause, Michael Surrey and Ted Mathot to find out what sets the innovative new filmmaking company apart from its competitors. The trio shares their ambitions, what success looks like for the "scrappier" studio and they reveal details about two exciting films in development: Century Goddess and Trouble starring Danny McBride.
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
