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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Our first look at DC Studios Superman teases the perfect balance of action, emotion, character and that classic score. Nostalgic and fresh, Superman evokes a feeling we cannot wait to see take flight in July.
Popcorn Podcast took part in a virtual press conference with James Gunn (writer, director, producer) to discuss Superman, offering snackable insights into the teaser trailer and what to expect from the film, in Australian cinemas from July 10, 2025.
Longlegs is a deeply disturbing and visceral experience that will leave you reeling. The groundswell for Osgood Perkin’s new horror crime-thriller has swept the globe, opening to big bucks in the US. With grandeous headlines likening it to classics, The Silence of the Lambs and Se7en, one could get caught up in the expectation that it will deliver the best crime-thriller film in thirty years. Be warned, because it might not satisfy that genre itch…
Hollywood’s night of nights went by in a shimmering haze of metallic red carpet looks, nostalgic pairings, exciting musical numbers – and one nude run. Here are the best moments from Oscars 2024…
The 96th Academy Awards unfolded in a somewhat expected fashion (when it came to the winners, that is), with Oppenheimer, Poor Things and Barbie all jostling for the top awards. Here’s your complete list of this year’s worthy Oscar recipients…
Easter blesses us with four full days of packing in as many movies as our hearts desire. Whether you head to the cinema or stay in and devour a mountain of chocolate eggs, there are so many new films to choose from. Here are the hot releases you should have on your must-watch list…
In a wide-ranging interview with Popcorn Podcast, filmmaker Matthew Vaughn offers a glimpse into future projects and the making of his latest espionage thriller Argylle…
The summer movie season is upon us here in Australia, which means big screen blockbusters, a Boxing Day trip to the cinema, and the traditional holiday fare. Whether naughty or nice, here’s the new movies you need to have at the top of your festive to-watch list…
As South by Southwest launches outside of its Austin, Texas home for the first time ever, Popcorn Podcast has the seven must-see highlights from the SXSW Sydney Film Festival, including The Royal Hotel and Emerald Fennell’s Saltburn…
What better way to pass an ordinary Autumn day than by heading into the cinema? This April, there are a great mix of movie genres to choose from that are sure to add some flavour to your weekend plans and spice up movie night…
From post-apocalyptic dramedy to globe-trotting sci-fi romance, Sydney-based actor Sana’a Shaik is carving out a stellar career while living her best life…
There’s a comedic female filmmaker on the rise you need to pay attention to. Ally Pankiw speaks to Popcorn Podcast about her feature directorial debut, I Used To Be Funny, which premiered at South by Southwest Film Festival this week, pummelling audiences with a refreshing look at the toll of trauma and the road to recovery…
Film’s night of nights is here for another year, and Popcorn Podcast has the glitz, glamour and big moments from the Oscars in our live feed…
Babylon was perhaps the most polarising film of the summer, but there is one thing we can all agree on: the costumes were outstanding. So exceptional, in fact, that costume designer Mary Zophres has earned her fourth Oscar nomination…
There’s a touch of March madness in the air with a bumper selection of exciting new movies releasing in Australian cinemas this month. Popcorn Podcast has a whopping 13 films that should be at the top of your cinema scorecard…
A bear ingests a pile of cocaine and embarks on a drug-fuelled rampage. It’s an intriguing concept. But there’s more to Cocaine Bear, a true tale brought to biting life with much embellishment by director Elizabeth Banks…
Women Talking is a simple narrative, based on a true story, that revolves around a very complex choice: do nothing, stay and fight, or leave. Many might slump under the synopsis “women talk for 104 minutes”, but Sarah Polley’s piercing adaptation is never dry, boring or without purpose…
Billed as a romantic comedy, Spoiler Alert isn’t romantic, per se, but is a real-life story of two men in love facing inconceivable odds and a terminal illness…
It may be the shortest month of the year, but February is bursting with must-see movies to watch in cinemas. Popcorn Podcast has gathered 11 of the greatest films to hit the big screen across Australia this month, so grab your popcorn and get going!…
Action-comedies are notorious for characters making downright silly decisions. But if everyone made the logical choice in Prime Video’s new film Shotgun Wedding, the story would be over in half the time – with less than half the laughs. We’ve gathered the most reckless, clumsy and idiotic choices in Jennifer Lopez’s new movie, ranking them from silly to just-plain suicidal…
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s (HFPA) Golden Globe Awards returns in 2023 after a 2022 hiatus and behind-the-scenes overhaul to improve diversity and practices. Here are the wholesome film wins and shock snubs you may have missed from the 2023 Golden Globe Awards…
