I Used to Be Funny writer and director Ally Pankiw dishes on SXSW feature debut
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…
Ten October cinema treats
October is notorious for its spooky releases, just in time for Halloween. For horror buffs, it’s a feast; for scaredy cats, it’s a fasting. But this month, Popcorn Podcast have selected a mix of genres that will satisfy everyone, not just the horror-hungry…
Six SXSW Narrative Feature film highlights you need to see
SXSW 2022 Film Festival did not disappoint. Critics are raving and audiences are revelling in the wealth of new contributions to cinema. Popcorn Podcast has the narrative feature highlights that need to be on your film radar…
Movie Review: I Love My Dad
I Love My Dad manages to make you simultaneously cringe and cry with its painful situational comedy and family drama. It leaves you feeling deeply disturbed yet optimistic for these characters and their attempts at reconciliation…
The must-see Australian movies to watch at this year's SXSW Film Festival
Founded in 1987, South by Southwest (SXSW) has been supporting ambitious artists and creative dreamers for 35 years, and Popcorn Podcast is proud to cover the 2022 SXSW Film Festival. Among the groundbreaking world premieres, daring documentaries and experimental features is a handful of must-see Australian gems you won’t want to miss, including these top picks…