The Flash

Travel through the multiverse with Popcorn Pals and content creator Jayden Rodrigues, as they go all out with a SPOILER review of the DCEU's most anticipated film of the year, The Flash. Starring Ezra Miller, Michael Keaton and Sasha Calle, The Flash sees worlds collide when Barry Allen (Miller) uses his superpowers to travel back in time in order to change the events of the past. But when his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, Barry must save the world that he is in and return to the future that he knows. Tim and Jay discuss whether the film lives up to its lofty expectations, how the story connects past and present DC characters and if the special effects really are as bad as a PS2 game. Is this finally a hit for DC? Listen and find out in an episode you will not want to miss.

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Elemental

Come along to Elemental City with Popcorn Pals and Dave Lee a.k.a. Dave Lee Down Under, as they discuss the latest original Disney Pixar animated film, Elemental. With an impressive voice cast including Leah Lewis, Mamoudou Athie and Catherine O’Hara, Elemental follows the story of an unlikely pair, Ember and Wade, who live in a city where fire, water, land and air residents live together. Opposites attract in this coming of age rom com, a first of its kind in animation and Tim and Dave have much to discuss. From its captivating visuals, relatable characters and story of family and connection, Tim and Dave decide if the elements really don't mix. Listen to find out in an episode you won't want to miss.

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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Enter the Spider-Verse with Popcorn Pals and Nick L'Barrow, from Nick's Flix Fix, to discuss one of the most anticipated films of the year, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. In the sequel, Brooklyn’s full-time friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, Miles Morales, is catapulted across the Multiverse and must redefine what it means to be a hero so he can save the people he loves most. Tim and Nick's spider-senses are tingling as they discuss the incredible visual language of the film, how the franchise has matured and what it means for the superhero genre moving forward. But does Miles Morales's second offering hit the mark? Find out what your podcast pals thought in an episode not of this universe.

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The Little Mermaid

For the inaugural episode of Popcorn Pals, we decided to go under the sea with KT and Oti from For Your Reference podcast to discuss Disney's latest live-action remake, The Little Mermaid. Starring Halle Bailey and Melissa McCarthy, The Little Mermaid reimagines the 1989 Oscar winning animated classic about a young mermaid Ariel (Bailey) who makes a deal with Ursula the Sea Witch (McCarthy) to trade her beautiful voice for human legs so she can discover the world above water and impress a prince. There is much to unpack from Bailey's powerful performance, Ursula's posture, a Lin-Manuel Miranda rap and the hits and misses surrounding the story and visuals. Find out what your podcast pals thought in an episode saltier than the sea itself.

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Chris McKay interview (Renfield)

Renfield director Chris McKay takes Popcorn Pals behind the scenes of his action-comedy romp, starring Nicolas Cage as Dracula and Nicholas Hoult as Renfield. The story is a modern monster tale of Dracula’s co dependant loyal servant, Renfield and how he is ready to see if there’s a life outside the shadow of The Prince of Darkness. In our interview, Chris shares the itch he needed to scratch in telling this particular Dracula story, what Hoult and Cage bring to their respective and iconic roles, and how an improvised line of dialogue from the film left him in stitches. The director also shares the potential origins of “splash-stick humour”, how he loves to work with practical, in-camera effects and his love of genre filmmaking and what he hopes to do next. All this and much more, so we hope you enjoy this very special episode of Popcorn Pals.

Evil Dead Rise

Popcorn Podcast takes a terrifying dive into Evil Dead Rise, the fifth instalment in Sam Raimi's demonic franchise. Evil Dead Rise tells the tale of two estranged sisters (Alyssa Sutherland and Lily Sullivan) whose reunion is cut short by the rise of flesh-possessing demons, forcing them and their family into a fight for survival against the mother of all evil. Join us for this bite-sized no-spoiler episode as Leigh makes Tim relive the film's most excruciating scenes while they explore the level of commitment that went into making this rebooted sequel and your co-hosts reveal whether Evil Dead Rise is worth seeing on the big screen…

Alyssa Sutherland and Lily Sullivan (Evil Dead Rise)

Evil Dead Rise stars Lily Sullivan and Alyssa Sutherland take Popcorn Podcast behind the scenes of the fifth instalment in the Evil Dead film series. The story tells the tale of two estranged sisters whose reunion is cut short by flesh-possessing demons, thrusting the family into a primal battle for survival as they face down a mother of a nightmare. In our special interview, Sutherland and Sullivan dive into Sutherland’s shocking transformation as a murderous mum and Sullivan’s big Evil Dead moment. The pair also shares how much fun they had playing with the more than 6,500 litres of fake blood used in production and a spooky story that will have the hairs on your neck standing up…

Mafia Mamma

Popcorn Podcast infiltrates the Italian Mafia this week to discuss Australian icon Toni Collette's new action comedy, Mafia Mamma. Collette plays an American mum who inherits her mafia don grandfather's empire in Italy and defies everyone's expectations as the new head of the family business. But is Mafia Mamma a cinematic offer you can't refuse, or a hit gone wrong? Find out what Leigh and Tim think in one of the saltiest episodes of all time. Plus, announcements from Star Wars Celebration 2023; Moana to receive live-action treatment; Indiana Jones and The Dial Of Destiny's premiere at Cannes; new trailers for Barbie, Blue Beetle and The Marvels keep us entertained; and a HUGE double announcement from Leigh and Tim about the future of Popcorn Podcast. Listen and enjoy!…

The Super Mario Bros Movie

Let's-a-go! It's time for Popcorn Podcast's The Super Mario Bros Movie review. Based on the world of Nintendo’s Super Mario video games, Illumination Entertainment's latest brings Brooklyn plumber brothers Mario (voiced by Chris Pratt) and Luigi (Charlie Day) to animated life on the big screen. Join Popcorn Podcast on a journey to the Mushroom Kingdom as Mario embarks on an epic quest to help Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) defeat Bowser (Jack Black) and find Luigi. Does this animated adventure level-up your co-hosts expectations or hit them like a Bowser Bomb? Listen to find out in this unmissable bite-sized episode. Wahoo!…

Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves

Come play with Popcorn Podcast as we review Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves, based on the wildly popular role-playing fantasy game from Hasbro. The film follows a charming thief (Chris Pine) and a band of unlikely adventurers (Michelle Rodriguez, Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis and Regé-Jean Page) as they embark on an epic quest to retrieve a lost relic. Like the titular heroes in the film, Leigh and Tim navigate magical beasts, the adventurous story and battle each other to rate the beloved tabletop adaptation. Plus, Linda Blair's casting announcement turns heads; a first look at Lady Gaga in Joker sequel is no laughing matter; Questlove's feature directorial debut for Disney; and Liv Tyler returns to the MCU…

Abi Damaris Corbin (Breaking)

Director Abi Damaris Corbin joins Popcorn Podcast to discuss her heartbreaking debut feature film, Breaking. The dramatic thriller, starring John Boyega, is based on the true story of marine veteran Brian Brown-Easley, who took a bank with several employees hostage after being denied support from Veteran Affairs. Damaris Corbin, who also co-wrote Breaking, reveals the connection that led her to the challenges and joys of making this deeply personal film and how Boyega swooped in at the last minute to blow everyone away with his talent. We hope you enjoy this special interview episode of Popcorn Podcast…

John Boyega (Breaking)

Star Wars superstar John Boyega joins Popcorn Podcast to discuss his powerful new role in Breaking. The dramatic thriller, written and directed by Abi Damaris Corbin, is based on the true story of marine veteran Brian Brown-Easley, who took a bank with several employees hostage after being denied support from Veteran Affairs with devastating consequences. Boyega shares the challenges of joining such an intense project just two weeks before production began and the impact of working with the late Michael K Williams, while Leigh makes the acclaimed actor squirm with a particular comparison…

Shazam! Fury Of The Gods

It's superhero sequel time with Popcorn Podcast's unmissable movie review of Shazam! Fury Of The Gods. DC's first film release since James Gunn and Peter Safran took the reins of DC Studios has a lot of expectations riding on it. Will the continued adventures of Billy Batson (Asher Angel/Zachary Levi) and his new battle against a vengeful trio of ancient gods (Helen Mirren, Lucy Liu and Rachel Zegler) be enough to cement the first steps of this revamped DC era successfully? Plus, Quentin Tarantino's final film hits close to home; Ben Affleck’s Batflick backflip; the first full trailer for Disney's live-action The Little Mermaid is here; Jenna Ortega cast in her most perfect role yet; and a quick Oscars breakdown – all this and more scooped into another salty bite-sized episode…

Scream VI

Get set to scream with Popcorn Podcast's no-spoiler review of the latest instalment in the slasher franchise: Scream VI. The requel sequel follows the core four Woodsboro survivors – played by Melissa Barrera, Jenna Ortega, Jasmine Savoy Brown and Mason Gooding – as they start a new life in New York City, but there's another Ghostface out for blood and no one is safe when playing by the franchise rules. Leigh and Tim break down all you need to know about Scream VI…

Kevin Iannucci and Joshua Felder (Champions)

Popcorn Podcast welcomes Champions stars Kevin Iannucci and Joshua Felder to chat about their uplifting and fun new movie. Champions is the heartwarming story of a disgraced former minor-league basketball coach (Woody Harrelson) ordered by the court to manage a team of disabled players as part of his community service. We had a fun chat with the pair about what it’s like working with Woody Harrelson and director Bobby Farrelly, bringing their basketball skills to Champions and how they hope the movie will inspire and educate others. We hope you enjoy this very special interview episode of Popcorn Podcast…

Empire Of Light

Leigh and Tim do not agree on Empire Of Light! Join Popcorn Podcast for a lively discussion about the Sam Mendes drama, starring Olivia Colman, Michael Ward, Colin Firth and Toby Jones. The story of connection and the healing power of cinema set in 1980s Margate in UK has your hosts seriously divided. Things get a little salty as topics bounce from the magic of a projection room to festy bathwater and teacup wankery. Plus, a new deal means more Lord Of The Rings stories; SAG Awards winners list sends a strong Oscars message; and Catherine Martin's exquisite costumes reign again…

Storm Reid and Nia Long (Missing)

Popcorn Podcast welcomes the stars of Missing, Storm Reid and Nia Long, to discuss their new film and how it keeps audiences on the edge of their seat while addressing important issues facing modern women. Missing is a standalone sequel from the creative team behind critically-acclaimed thriller Searching, with both films innovating the screenlife genre – a visual filmmaking style becoming increasingly relatable as technology dominates our every move…

Will Merrick and Natalie Qasabian (Missing)

Popcorn Podcast welcomes Missing co-writer and co-director Will Merrick, alongside producer Natalie Qasabian, to discuss how they further innovated the 'Screenlife' genre populated by critically-acclaimed films, including Missing’s predecessor: Searching. The pioneering pair also shares how the visual style of this thriller evolved while navigating the challenges of keeping the audience engaged and the tension tight in a mystery playing out entirely through screens. We hope you enjoy this very special interview episode of Popcorn Podcast…

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Delve into the Quantum Realm with our NO SPOILER review of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Popcorn Podcast has your definitive guide to all things Ant-Man 3, as the MCU blockbuster launches Marvel's Phase 5. In Ant-Man's third solo film, Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) is living the sweet life with Hope (Evangeline Lilly), daughter Cassie (Kathryn Newton), Janet Van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer) and Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) when an experiment gone wrong pulls them into the dangerous world of a villain (Jonathan Majors) unlike any they've faced before. Join Leigh and Tim for a BIG conversation about the little guy and his hero pals…

Florian Zeller (The Son)

Popcorn Podcast is thrilled to welcome Oscar-winning writer and director of The Father Florian Zeller back to discuss his new film, The Son. In a fascinating chat, Zeller reveals what compels him to tell stories often treated as taboo and how challenging it is to deliver a cinematic adaptation of another of his acclaimed plays. He also shares wonderful (and hilarious) anecdotes about working with screen greats Anthony Hopkins and Hugh Jackman…