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Disenchanted

Popcorn Podcast goes on a fairytale adventure this week to review the long-awaited Disney sequel, Disenchanted. Starring Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey and Maya Rudolph, Disenchanted finds Giselle (Adams) questioning her happily ever after, inadvertently turning the lives of those in the real world and Andalasia upside down in the process. Listen as Leigh and Tim decree if the movie musical hits the right notes or casts a disastrous spell in a magical new episode. Plus, Disney Pixar's Elemental trailer captivates; James Wan and Jason Blum join forces to terrorise us forever; Bradley Cooper cast in Spielberg's Bullitt remake; and Indiana Jones and the de-ageing adventure…

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Krew Boylan and Daniel Webber (Seriously Red)

Popcorn Podcast is delighted to sit down with Krew Boylan, the multitalented star and writer of Aussie film Seriously Red, and the Kenny to her Dolly, Daniel Webber, to chat putting wings and feet on your dreams, what makes Dolly such an enduring icon, the secret world of celebrity impersonators and which celebrity Leigh could pass for. We hope you enjoy this very special episode…

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The Menu

Popcorn Podcast serves up a delicious review of dark comedy The Menu. The multi-course movie stars Anya Taylor-Joy and Nicholas Hoult as guests who travel to a coastal island to eat at an exclusive isolated restaurant where the reclusive, celebrated Chef Julian Slowik (Ralph Fiennes) has prepared a lavish tasting menu with a few surprise twists. Listen as Leigh and Tim savour the secrets and shocks of The Menu in an unmissable episode. Plus, Margot Robbie's Pirates of the Caribbean film axed by Disney; The Princess Diaries 3 has fans excited; and a first look at Magic Mike's Last Dance.

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Emma Holly Jones (Mr Malcolm's List)

Popcorn Podcast welcomes British director – and regency-era film fan – Emma Holly Jones to chat about her new movie Mr Malcolm's List. The period-set romantic comedy puts a clever twist on the genre as a scorned woman (Zawe Ashton) enlists a friend (Freida Pinto) to exact revenge on London's most eligible bachelor, the picky Mr Malcolm (Sope Dìrísù). What unfolds is a game of intrigue with women leading the charge. Jones shares what else sets her first feature apart from its contemporaries and why it was important to challenge the historical inaccuracies of the genre with diverse representation. We hope you enjoy this special episode of Popcorn Podcast…

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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Popcorn Podcast returns to Wakanda for Ryan Coogler's Black Panther sequel, Wakanda Forever. The highly anticipated new MCU instalment closes Phase Four in the wake of Chadwick Boseman's untimely death with a story of loss, grief and hope, while introducing us to mutant antihero Namor (Tenoch Huerta), king of the hidden undersea nation of Talokan. When his kingdom is threatened as a direct result of King T'Challa's (Boseman) decision to reveal Wakanda's true nature, Namor wages war with the surface world – including Wakanda. Does Black Panther: Wakanda Forever tread troubled waters in a way that honours the original? Listen to Leigh and Tim to find out. Plus, the Academy announces its next Oscars host; James Cameron makes a shocking Avatar call; Snoop Dogg's life story coming to the screen; and double the fun with John Wick...

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My Policeman

Leigh and Tim go head-to-head this week over Harry Styles’ latest film, My Policeman. The Prime Video original follows three friends in 1950s England caught in a tangle of repressed desires, secret longing and regret who find themselves at a crossroads 40 years later. Popcorn Podcast is torn on this forbidden love story. Listen to the bite-sized and salty episode to find out why. Plus, Jeff Goldblum's magical role in Wicked; Bette Midler, Susan Sarandon, Sissy Spacek and Megan Mullally are the Fabulous Four; Dodgeball 2 rumours heat up; Avatar: The Way of Water's runtime has your co-hosts stunned; and Hercules joins TikTok?…

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Sissy - Bonus

You don't want to cross Sissy – and you don't want to miss this episode of Popcorn Podcast where Leigh and Tim dive into Hannah Barlow and Kane Senes' new Australian horror that shines a ring light on childhood trauma, toxic friendship, bullying, influencer culture and identity with a bloody satirical twist. Sissy stars Aisha Dee of The Bold Type fame, alongside a slew of local talent in the triple AACTA-nominated film that's garnering critical acclaim from across the globe. Does it live up to the hype? Join Popcorn Podcast to find out…

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Hannah Barlow (Sissy)

Popcorn Podcast sits down with Hannah Barlow, co-director of AACTA-nominated comedy slasher Sissy, to discuss the Australian-made genre mash-up that tackles childhood trauma, toxic friendship, bullying, influencer culture and identity. In our chat with the talented filmmaker, we cover the finer points of Sissy and discover how Barlow and partner Kane Senes juggled their many filmmaking roles while diving into the pitfalls of social media, how that influenced the story of Sissy – and Barlow reveals her secret morning mantra. We hope you enjoy this very special episode…

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The Woman King

Viola Davis is General Nanisca in The Woman King. Popcorn Podcast dives into this action-packed epic – featuring Davis as the leader of all-female warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey – to unpack its rich storytelling, stellar performances and impressive stunt work in an unmissable episode. There's more than meets the eye to this tale inspired by the Agojie and true events…

Plus, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania drops its first trailer; The DCU unveils new heroes in James Gunn and Peter Safran; Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special has us craving Bacon; and Alexander Skarsgård's The Pack.

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Nicholas Stoller (Bros)

Popcorn Podcast is delighted to sit down with Bros director and co-writer Nicholas Stoller, who is no stranger to the rom-com genre. We find out how Stoller collaborated with comedian and star Billy Eichner to develop an authentic queer story, why he was convinced Eichner could pull off the romantic lead and explains the difference between bra and underwear sex. We hope you enjoy this special episode…

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Bros - Bonus

Hey, what's up? Popcorn Podcast is here to talk Bros, the first romantic comedy from a major film studio about two gay men. Starring comedian Billy Eichner, who also co-wrote the screenplay with celebrated rom-com director Nicholas Stoller, Bros follows two men who collide into a relationship neither of them are prepared for and must figure out this thing called love together. Leigh and Tim discuss everything from genre to comedy and the importance of diversity and inclusion in this historic film…

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Black Adam

Black Adam is finally here! After 15 years, Dwayne Johnson's passion project promises to shake up the DCEU hierarchy as we know it. The Man in Black (Johnson) is freed after 5000 years in captivity and is challenged by a team of modern-day heroes known as the Justice Society — Hawkman (Aldis Hodge), Doctor Fate (Pierce Brosnan), Atom Smasher (Noah Centineo) and Cyclone (Quintessa Swindell) — who seek to return him to eternal captivity. Your Popcorn Podcast co-hosts find themselves between a rock and a hard place with this movie review. Listen to find out why. Plus, Man of Steel 2 looking for writers; Creed III trailer packs a punch; a Twister sequel has Leigh and Tim in a spin; James Wan conjures up another sequel for his popular horror franchise; and so much more…

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Halloween Ends

Only one will survive on Popcorn Podcast this week! Halloween Ends is here, the final chapter in the hugely popular Halloween horror franchise which sees Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) face off for the last time against the embodiment of evil, Michael Myers. But does this final confrontation close out the four decades-long Halloween franchise in a successful and satisfying way? Find out in this NO SPOILER episode. Plus, Marvel Studios delays multiple projects; a Black Adam spoiler has fans cheering; Kenneth Branagh to return as Poirot; Barbarella finds its space-hopping star; and we farewell icon Angela Lansbury…

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Kyle Richards (Halloween Ends)

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kyle Richards sat down with Popcorn Podcast to discuss her new film, Halloween Ends. Richards plays Lyndsey and shares how her character is surviving in Halloween Ends, what fans can expect from this epic conclusion to the long-running series and which of her fellow Real Housewives would meet a grisly end at the hands of Michael Myers. We hope you enjoy this very special episode of Popcorn Podcast!

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Andi Matichak (Halloween Ends)

Popcorn Podcast chats to Halloween Ends star Andi Matichak, who plays Laurie's granddaughter Allyson, to find out how her character is doing when we revisit Haddonfield four years after the devastating events of Halloween Kills and what we can expect from the epic conclusion of the long-running, extremely popular Halloween horror franchise. The young actress also shares some surprising news about working with the one and only fierce-as-hell Jamie Lee Curtis in this very special episode of Popcorn Podcast. We hope you enjoy!

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Amsterdam

Popcorn Podcast reviews Amsterdam, David O Russell’s first feature in seven years. The historical dramedy follows a trio of best friends as they become embroiled in a wartime conspiracy and boasts a strong ensemble, led by Christian Bale, Margot Robbie and John David Washington. But is Amsterdam a state of mind or mind-bending mess? Plus, first footage from Florian Zeller’s The Son teases another hard-hitting character drama; trailers for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and The Super Mario Bros movie have emotions running high; and Jared Leto’s fashionable new biopic role…

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Hocus Pocus 2 – Bonus

Does Hocus Pocus 2 cast a spell on audiences? The Sanderson Sisters reunite, as Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy star alongside new children for the witches to torment. Popcorn Podcast reviews the long-awaited sequel to wildly popular 1993 hit film Hocus Pocus, discussing the power of nostalgia and if Disney's return to Salem can hold a black flame candle to the original…

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See How They Run

See How They Run isn't your average whodunit and neither is this episode of Popcorn Podcast. This week, Leigh and Tim join Sam Rockwell and Saoirse Ronan's investigation into the death of a renowned Hollywood director in 1950s London after plans for a movie version of Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap ruffles feathers. Everyone is a suspect, but Popcorn Podcast will only reveal their kernel ratings and not the killer in this no-spoiler episode. Plus, Hugh Jackman to return as Wolverine in Deadpool 3; Beverley Hills Cop: Axel Foley casting announcements have us saying "A-heh-heh-heh-heh"; thoughts on a new American Pie movie; and will Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes rule cinemas in 2024?…

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Don't Worry Darling

Popcorn Podcast reviews director Olivia Wilde's sophomore offering, Don't Worry Darling. The thriller follows a 1950s housewife (Florence Pugh) living with her husband (Harry Styles) in a utopian experimental community who begins to worry there are disturbing secrets hiding beneath their glamorous lives. Don't Worry Darling may be dividing audiences around the world, but don't worry, Leigh and Tim have the real lowdown in an episode you won't want to miss, darling. Plus, James Cameron's Avatar mesmerises on the big screen once more; Keanu Reeves to fight demons in Constantine sequel; the truth about The NeverEnding Story remake; Mel Gibson's update on Lethal Weapon 5; and M Night Shyamalan reveals a first-look at Knock At The Cabin…

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Halina Reijn (Bodies Bodies Bodies)

Popcorn Podcast sits down with director Halina Reijn to discuss her new film Bodies Bodies Bodies; a wild satirical horror-comedy that's both classic whodunnit and MTV reality show in tone. Reijn shares all the fun and drama that went on behind the scenes when a real hurricane threatened production, the creative ways she used the actors as light sources and what happens when there's no wi-fi…

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