The Phoenician Scheme review
Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme is here and it's darker than previous films. Is this surreal, death-obsessed tale peak Anderson artistry or whimsy overload?…
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning review
This week on Popcorn Podcast, we unpack Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. Strap in for explosive action, Tom Cruise's jaw-dropping stunts, and a deep (submarine) dive into whether this really is Ethan Hunt’s final mission. Is it the perfect farewell or a mission too convoluted and character-stuffed to complete?…
Lorcan Finnegan interview (The Surfer)
In this exclusive Popcorn Podcast interview, acclaimed director Lorcan Finnegan (Vivarium) joins us to discuss his latest psychological thriller, The Surfer — starring Nicolas Cage in a career-defining performance…
The Accountant 2 review
Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal are back in The Accountant 2 and Popcorn Podcast crunches the numbers on the action, brotherly brawls and complicated plot. Join us, there's plenty to talk about...
Kriv Stenders interview (The Correspondent)
Red Dog director Kriv Stenders joins Popcorn Podcast to talk about his gripping new film The Correspondent. From capturing Aussie icons to why filmmaking is like making beautiful music, Stenders opens up about the personal connection that compelled him to say yes to The Correspondent. Don't miss this chat with one of Australia's most incredible talents…
Richard Roxburgh and Peter Greste interview (The Correspondent)
Popcorn Podcast sits down with acclaimed actor Richard Roxburgh and award-winning journalist Peter Greste to unpack The Correspondent — the gripping new film based on Greste’s real-life imprisonment in Egypt. Roxburgh shares what it took to step into Peter’s shoes, while Greste reflects on seeing his story brought to life on screen…
Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza interview (Warfare)
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Alex Garland and war veteran Ray Mendoza join Popcorn Podcast to talk Warfare – a raw, realistic war film shaped by true Navy SEAL experiences…
Christopher Landon interview (Drop)
Christopher Landon knows how to keep us on the edge of our seats and he does it again with Drop, a sharp thriller making waves for its high-stakes suspense. Landon joins Popcorn Podcast to take us behind the scenes of his latest genre-bending film and talks transforming Baby Shark into an elegant banger…
Drop review
Make a reservation for Popcorn Podcast's Drop movie review. The thriller from Christopher Landon follows a widowed mother (Meghann Fahy) on the first date from hell when a mysterious troll sends her memes that escalate from annoying to homicidal, leaving her scrambling to figure out who is setting her up for murder. Join Leigh and Tim to discover why Drop might surprise you…
Alex Scharfman interview (Death of a Unicorn)
Filmmaker Alex Scharfman joins Popcorn Podcast to talk monster movie with a twist Death of a Unicorn, exploring the mythical world of unicorns by blending sci-fi, horror and family drama to create a must-see directorial debut with DNA rooted in cult classics from Ridley Scott, John Carpenter, James Cameron and Steven Spielberg…
A Minecraft Movie review
We've built this A Minecraft Movie episode with great care and lava chicken for you. Join us on a listening adventure through big energy, exploding genitals, Rachel House hilarity and family-friendly 69s, as we share whether A Minecraft Movie has the building blocks to be a great adaptation of the world's most successful game…
Eric Bauza interview (Looney Tunes: The Day The Earth Blew Up
It's time to get Looney as we chat to the voice actor behind Daffy Duck and Porky Pig from Looney Tunes: The Day the Earth Blew Up. Eric Bauza is best known for being one of Mel Blanc's successors for Looney Tunes characters such as Bugs Bunny, Tweety, Marvin the Martian and Woody Woodpecker. But now the Emmy Award winner is starring in the first fully animated Looney Tunes feature-length film to be released theatrically. In our chat, Bauza discusses balancing the insanity and heart of a Looney Tunes story, why Porky and Daffy make a brilliant pair on screen, the art to the Daffy splutter and Porky stutter, and his adoration of all the voice actors who came before him.
Ashley Zuckerman interview (In Vitro)
Popcorn Podcast welcomes AACTA-winning actor Ashley Zukerman (Apple Cider Vinegar, Succession) to chat sci-fi In Vitro, the pros of working with pals, the unique resourcefulness of Aussie productions and his passion for complicated characters…
The Alto Knights review
Does double the Robert De Niro elevate new gangster flick The Alto Knights? From legendary director Barry Levinson, The Alto Knights sees De Niro play two of New York’s most notorious organised crime bosses in a dual role. Tensions are high in both the Mafia and on Popcorn Podcast as we navigate complex moral codes, rambling accents and narrative choices...
Snow White review
Heigh Ho! It's our review of Disney's Snow White, starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot. Take a trip through the magical forest as we discuss changes to the story, new musical numbers from hitmakers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and if the adaptation bites off more poisonous apple than it can chew…
Black Bag review
Release that sphincter for Popcorn Podcast's Black Bag review. Leigh and Tim reveal the truth about Steven Soderbergh's "tight" new espionage thriller, starring Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender as married intelligence agents facing the ultimate test – loyalty to their marriage or country. Let's talk David Koepp's script, Soderbergh's direction and a cast that is delicious, delightful and deceptive…
Mickey 17 review
Is Mickey 17 going to blow your mind? Or is it just fine? Hit play on Popcorn Podcast's bite-sized review to hear if Bong Joon Ho's highly anticipated (and much delayed) follow-up to his Oscar-winning Parasite has been worth the wait…
Keke Palmer interview (One Of Them Days)
Keke Palmer isn't having one of them days, she's having one of them careers! The award-winning actress, television host, singer, songwriter, producer and New York Times best-selling author joins Popcorn Podcast to take us behind the scenes of her new film…
David Wenham and Jonathan Teplitzky interview (Spit)
Australian superstar David Wenham (The Lord Of The Rings, Australia, Van Helsing) stops by Popcorn Podcast to talk revisiting his iconic character Johnny 'Spit' Spitieri with director Jonathan Teplitzky (The Railway Man). The pair discuss what mateship really means and why the mess of a character Spit remains so beloved 20 years later…
Fredrik Wikingsson and Filip Hammar interview (The Last Journey)
We welcome filmmakers, journalists, TV hosts and authors Fredrik Wikingsson and Filip Hammar to discuss their narrative feature and Sweden’s highest grossing documentary, The Last Journey. They touch on the catharsis of their moving film, the power of nostalgia and family holidays, lessons about kindness and, as filmmakers, how they embrace obstacles…