Special – Sarah Silverman and Michelle Buteau
Popcorn Podcast chats with Marry Me stars Sarah Silverman and Michelle Buteau about their characters, Parker and Melissa, their love of rom-coms and why their new flick – co-starring Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson – is the film we all need right now. Plus, Silverman shares on her secret breakdancing skills! We hope you enjoy this very special interview episode of Popcorn Podcast.
Marry Me
Join Leigh and Tim as they discuss the rom-com event of the year, Marry Me. The heartwarming film from Kat Coiro stars Jennifer Lopez as a music superstar who marries a stranger (Owen Wilson) from the crowd when her world falls apart in front of a global audience of millions. Is it worth the walk down the (cinema) aisle? Listen to the bite-sized episode to find out. Plus, Oscar nominations are announced; David Lynch steps in front of the camera for Steven Spielberg's project; the Michael Jackson biopic in the works; and what exciting new trailers for Lightyear, Firestarter and Jurassic World: Dominion reveal.
Moonfall
Roland Emmerich serves up another big budget disaster flick in Moonfall, starring Halle Berry, Patrick Wilson and John Bradley as a heroic trio determined to save the world when a mysterious force knocks the moon from its orbit and sends it hurtling on a collision course with life as we know it. Plus, Hocus Pocus 2 will cast a spell on Disney+ this Halloween; Geoffrey Rush is raising eyebrows; The Color Purple adaptation finds its Shug Avery; Scream gets a sequel; and will Dakota Johnson join the Spider-Man universe?
Bonus – Parallel Mothers
Parallel Mothers is the latest from celebrated filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar. Starring his muse Penélope Cruz, the film explores political, moral and ethical themes amidst the coincidental meeting of two pregnant women whose relationship develops and complicates, and changes their lives forever. Join Popcorn Podcast for a bite-sized dive into this acclaimed foreign language drama.
Belfast
Popcorn Podcast delights in Kenneth Branagh's Belfast, a joyous and deeply moving look at 1960s Northern Ireland, starring Judi Dench, Caitriona Balfe and Jude Hill in his feature film debut. Plus, Ana De Armas fans go to court; Chris Evans and Dwayne Johnson team up; Mortal Kombat 2 is ready to fight; and Jason Momoa gets Fast and Furious.
Bonus – The Eyes of Tammy Faye
Popcorn Podcast dives into The Eyes of Tammy Faye, starring Jessica Chastain as a televangelist who rose to fame with her husband Jim Bakker (Andrew Garfield) before publicly losing it all in a fraud scandal dubbed Pearlygate. Chastain is transformed as Christian singer and preacher Tammy Faye in this intimate biopic from director Michael Showalter based on the documentary of the same name. Join Leigh and Tim in their lively discussion of The Eyes of Tammy Faye…
Spencer
Popcorn Podcast revels in Spencer, Pablo Larraín's latest offering starring anticipated Oscar contender Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana. Join Leigh and Tim as they discuss its themes, fictionalised elements and whether it lives up to the hype. Plus, Daniel Radcliffe is Weird Al Yankovic; The Batman's run-time surprises; Disney's Aristocats gets the live-action treatment; and Ridley Scott rethinks his next film's obscure title.
Bonus – The 355
The 355 takes girl power to a whole new level with Jessica Chastain, Penélope Cruz, Diane Kruger, Lupita Nyong'o and Bingbing Fan all kicking arse in this espionage thriller – but is it mission accomplished? Popcorn Podcast has the no-spoiler lowdown on Simon Kinberg's action-packed flick in this bonus episode.
Scream
Ghostface is back in Scream! Popcorn Podcast has the no-spoiler lowdown on the chilling and thrilling fifth addition to Wes Craven's iconic slasher franchise that brings fresh faces together with legacy cast members Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette. The only question is... do you like scary movies? Plus, The Bob's Burgers Movie sizzles with a first-look trailer; the Golden Globes and SAG Awards create some controversy; the Oscars in search of a host; and Denzel Washington is set to beat up bad guys once again.
The King's Man
The King's Man catapults Popcorn Podcast to the early 20th century to learn how the secret Kingsman agency was formed. But does the prequel to the irreverent spy series maketh a good film? Find out what Leigh and Tim thought of this action-packed adventure starring Ralph Fiennes.
King Richard
Popcorn Podcast is back and the first episode of season seven serves up a review of tennis biopic King Richard. Will Smith stars as Richard Williams, who helped turn his daughters Venus and Serena Williams into the tennis superstars they are today. Plus, Morbius is delayed again; Holland, Tom Holland reveals his failed James Bond pitch; Pixar's Turning Red skips cinemas; and we farewell Hollywood greats Sidney Poitier and Betty White.
Special – Simon Rex
Popcorn Podcast chats with Simon Rex, the star of Sean Baker's Red Rocket, about his down-on-his luck porn star character Mikey Saber, working with Baker, what it was like filming guerrilla-style during a pandemic and his surprising casting story. We hope you enjoy this special episode.
Bonus – Red Rocket
Leigh and Tim discuss Red Rocket, Sean Baker's (The Florida Project) wild character-driven ride about Mikey Saber (Simon Rex), a washed-up opportunistic porn star who goes crawling back to his small Texas hometown – not that anyone really wants him back! Enjoy this bonus Popcorn Podcast episode.
Special – Eva Orner
Popcorn Podcast has the absolute honour of chatting to Oscar-winner Eva Orner about her powerful new documentary Burning to get firsthand insights on why the filmmaker felt compelled to make this movie, how she brought footage and interviews together in a way that balances both the political and emotional, and how she hopes people will respond to watching the confronting but important film. We hope you enjoy this special episode.
Bonus – House of Gucci
Prepare for a wild ride as Popcorn Podcast dives into the fabulously decadent and dubious House of Gucci, a tale of excess, greed and multiple betrayals dramatising the murder of the Gucci heir, as orchestrated by his ex-wife. Director Ridley Scott directs this blockbuster starring Adam Driver and Lady Gaga alongside Al Pacino, Jared Leto and Jeremy Irons.
Bonus – Ghostbusters: Afterlife
If you want to know, if this movie's good. Who you gonna call? Popcorn Podcast! Ghostbusters are back in town and Leigh and Tim get nostalgic discussing new sequel Ghostbusters: Afterlife, starring Mckenna Grace, Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon and Finn Wolfhard. Join us on a journey to the Afterlife in this special no spoiler bonus episode.
Bonus – The Tragedy Of Macbeth
Popcorn Podcast dives into Joel Coen's adaptation of Macbeth, starring the incomparable Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand. Yes, Shakespeare's iconic tragedy has been done before... but never like this. Leigh and Tim unpack The Tragedy Of Macbeth – which marks Coen's first outing as a solo director – coming to cinemas and Apple TV+.
Bonus – West Side Story
Forbidden love and gang wars. Happiness and tragedy. Singing and dancing. Director Steven Spielberg's love letter to the iconic West Side Story has it all! Popcorn Podcast brings you the action and energy of Spielberg's adaptation, which unravels the tale of Tony (Ansel Elgort) and Maria (Rachel Zegler), teenage lovers threatened by circumstances they can't control.
Bonus – The Matrix Ressurections
Popcorn Podcast heads back into The Matrix with a review of Resurrections, the fourth instalment of the Wachowski sisters' highly successful sci-fi film franchise. Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss return as Neo and Trinity in a mind-bending blockbuster full of eye-popping action, special effects and ultimately... love. Listen to the no spoiler episode and let us know what you think of The Matrix Resurrections on our social media channels.
Bonus – Spider-Man: No Way Home
Spider-Man: No Way Home swings into cinemas and Popcorn Podcast has the full spoiler-filled lowdown on this highly anticipated sequel starring Tom Holland, Benedict Cumberbatch and Zendaya. Can Peter Parker save the multiverse while also weaving the intricate web that is Marvel's Phase Four? From the big surprises to the even bigger events that will reverberate through the MCU, Leigh and Tim candidly discuss it all! Please be warned, due to popular demand this is a one-off spoiler episode of Popcorn Podcast.