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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Honorary Australian Arj Barker drops by Popcorn Podcast to talk about family-friendly comedy The Nut Farm. The film, about a failed crypto trader who inherits a macadamia nut farm in a rural Australian town, marks the first leading role for the American comedian who spends much of his time on our shores. Barker talks amusing tree puns, what surprises him about Australia and shocks us with his deadly spider knowledge…
Popcorn Podcast welcomes “bad-arse” legends Anna Camp (Pitch Perfect) and Bonnie Discepolo (GraceLand) as part of our SXSW Film Festival coverage to talk about Neo-Dome, their apocalyptic-style entry into the SXSW Independent Pilot Competition. In this interview episode, Camp dishes on her exciting role as producer and the “big ol’ carrot” her femme fatale character Monica is chasing, plus Discepolo shares her approach to directing “delicious” dialogue and how to get that tension tight as a drum…
"Trust no one on the road to the Neo-Dome"! Actors Nick Logan (I Care A lot, Dopesick) and Mike Mosley (Ozark, Scrubs) drop by Popcorn Podcast ahead of SXSW Film Festival to talk about Neo-Dome, their apocalyptic-style entry into the SXSW Independent Pilot Competition. Mosley and Logan discuss the film's poisoned pleasantries and tease what’s inside the Neo-Dome – it may or may not involve Bono...
Molly Manning Walker's debut feature, How To Have Sex, has been gathering critical acclaim at film festivals across the globe for its honest portrayal of youth culture and nuanced exploration of consent. The filmmaker joins Popcorn Podcast to talk the importance of friendships, but also the moments too often cloaked in shame and silence...
Popcorn Podcast welcomes EE BAFTA Rising Star Mia McKenna-Bruce to discuss her exceptional performance in groundbreaking film How To Have Sex. In this fun and insightful chat, McKenna-Bruce discusses the research needed to land the perfect “dumb dad jokes”; societal pressures around sex; and the powerful bond her co-stars formed while filming…
Return to planet Arrakis for Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Two, the new cinematic adaptation of Frank Herbert’s celebrated Dune novels. In this spoiler-free episode, Leigh and Tim dissect the film's themes and talk uncomfortable pregnancy-cam, sandy cracks and Feyd-Rautha (Austin Butler) roleplay…
It's webbin' time! Leigh and Tim sling themselves into Madame Web and reveal all you need to know about the new instalment in Sony's Spider-Man Universe. Why is the internet so mad at this Morbius-adjacent origin story starring Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced and Celeste O'Connor? With foresight top of mind, Popcorn Podcast has the lowdown on whether there is truth to the negative noise. Listen to find out if Madame Web is worth your time in an unmissable spoiler-free discussion…
Powerhouse producer, actor and adoption advocate Deborra-Lee Furness and her award-winning co-star Jacqueline McKenzie, join Popcorn Podcast to discuss their hit new movie Force Of Nature: The Dry 2 and gush over leading man Eric Bana (of course!). The pair talks leeches, trip-hazards and throwing creature comforts out the window in the name of art – and why they want to sign on for a third movie based on Jane Harper's best-selling Aaron Falk novels…
Superstar Eric Bana returns to Popcorn Podcast to discuss his new film Force Of Nature: The Dry 2, alongside director and long-time producing partner Robert Connolly. The pair talk cursed characters, detective Aaron Falk's life outside of Jane Harper's best-selling book series, and the joys and challenges of bringing Australia to the big screen.
Best-selling author Jane Harper returns to Popcorn Podcast, alongside innovative Made Up Stories producer Jodi Matterson, to discuss Force Of Nature: The Dry 2 – the highly anticipated adaptation of Harper's second Aaron Falk novel. We get down to business with Harper and Matterson to discuss the challenges of adapting such richly written Australian landscapes and the joy of championing strong female stories, and we try to bend Harper’s arm to give us more Aaron Falk adventures…
Eric Bana returns as Federal Agent Aaron Falk, embroiled in another gripping case in Force of Nature: The Dry 2. Writer and director Robert Connolly once again adapts author Jane Harper's best-selling novel in this follow-up to 2021 smash hit The Dry. In the next chapter, five women take part in a corporate hiking retreat but only four come out on the other side. Starring a slew of Australian talent, including Deborra-Lee Furness, Jacqueline McKenzie, Sisi Stringer and Anna Torv, Force of Nature takes us deep into the Victorian mountain ranges in the hopes of finding whistle-blowing informant Alice (Torv) still alive. Leigh and Tim venture into the mystery of this sequel to share if it lives up to the anticipation. Will lightning strike twice?…
Is Argylle a box office bomb or brilliant blockbuster? Leigh and Tim go head-to-head over Matthew Vaughn's latest action-packed spy spoof, starring Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Samuel L Jackson, Bryan Cranston and more. There's a lot of hot-headed talk about this new franchise, but we've got the definitive take on whether it's worth your time (spoiler-free, of course!). Are you Team Leigh or Team Tim when it comes to Argylle?…
Irreverent filmmaker Matthew Vaughn drops by Popcorn Podcast to talk about Argylle, his new action-packed blockbuster starring Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard and Sam Rockwell. The director behind the smash-hit Kingsman franchise, as well as Kick Ass and Stardust, shares his inspiration for the visually stunning action sequences in Argylle; the surprising items on his movie-making bucket list; and the wedding dance injuries he’s going to have to answer for after bringing the Whirlybird into existence…
From book to movie to musical and back to movie, The Color Purple has been a cultural cornerstone for 40 years. In a new Popcorn Podcast episode, Leigh and Tim explore the latest cinematic masterpiece, based on the hit Broadway musical, to find out whether Blitz Bazawule's musical movie can stand tall alongside the success of its predecessors. What more can be squeezed from Celie's (Fantasia Barrino) harrowing and inspiring coming-of-age story? Tune in to find out…
Former pro-BMX rider Kurt Yaeger joins Popcorn Podcast to share how he turned a tragic accident into a career transition that has him starring opposite Alex Pettyfer and Guy Pearce in new vampire thriller Sunrise. With his infectious optimism, Yaeger shares what it's like motorbiking with Guy Pearce; which Hollywood heavyhitter was instrumental in his success; and how his tireless campaigning for inclusivity is changing the film industry – plus which Australian TV series Yaeger wants to tick off his acting bingo card. We hope you enjoy this Popcorn Podcast interview, featuring a special appearance from Pete the cat…
There's a reason the biggest names in the film business and studios alike are clamouring to work with Andrew Baird. With a robust Irish work ethic and a no-nonsense eye for turning filmmaking water into wine, the Sunrise director is proving himself a highly sought-after film fixer. Baird joins Popcorn Podcast to chat about his new 'anti-vampire' thriller; why he'll gladly work with stars Alex Pettyfer and Guy Pearce again and again; and how much he values collaborating with talented people…
Alex Pettyfer joins Popcorn Podcast for a fun chat about his new 'anti-vampire' film Sunrise and shares what the future holds as he moves through a second wave of his career. The star of such hits as Magic Mike, Endless Love and Stormbreaker also fights us for ownership of co-star Guy Pearce (he's Australian!) and spoils Meet Joe Black – you've been warned. Enjoy this special interview episode from Leigh's car with talented Brit Alex Pettyfer…
In a new Popcorn Podcast episode, Leigh and Tim set sail on a cinematic journey with George Clooney's The Boys In The Boat, starring Joel Edgerton and Callum Turner. This gripping tale, centred around nine tenacious rowers vying for glory at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, unfolds as a spectacle of determination and camaraderie. With insightful commentary and a touch of humour, Popcorn Podcast shares thoughts on the highs, lows, and unexpected twists that make The Boys In The Boat a must-see. Whether you're a history buff or in it for the entertainment, this episode promises a compelling review through the choppy waters of rowing and rivalry…
Popcorn Podcast dives headfirst into the mind-blowing world of Dream Scenario, starring Nicolas Cage as an insecure family man whose life is turned upside down when he appears in the dreams of strangers all over the world. When his benign appearances begin taking a nightmarish turn, he is forced to reckon with the consequences of his newfound fame. Leigh and Tim break down the twists, turns and nuanced moments that only Cage can deliver, and ask is Kristoffer Borgli's fantastical feature a wild dream best left in the imagination? Tune in, grab your Nicolas Cage bingo cards, and let the popcorn-fueled banter begin…
Explore the riveting world of rowing with Joel Edgerton on Popcorn Podcast. The charismatic Australian star of such films as Warrior, Star Wars II: Attack Of The Clones and Thirteen Lives, joins Leigh and Tim to discuss George Clooney's The Boys in the Boat, where Edgerton, under Clooney's expert direction, steps into the shoes of the legendary coach Al Ulbrickson. The Boys In The Boat isn't your average underdog story, it's a journey through choppy waters during a time of social and political upheaval. In this special interview episode, Edgerton spills the popcorn on his surprising water sports experience, what it's like working with George Clooney, and generously shares insights into his remarkable career – plus, drops some pearls of wisdom on Leigh and Tim with his best-worst inspirational speech…
