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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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
We’re starting the new year with an inspiring, wondrous and spirited bunch of films. Some are major awards bait, others are innocent family watches. Discover Popcorn Podcast’s top ten new movies heading to Australia’s big screens this January…
December is the time to get into the holiday spirit and head to your local cinema because the blockbuster Australian summer movie season is a festive scorcher. From moving musicals to violent Christmas comedies, check your watchlist twice for these ten new releases…
Phyllis Nagy’s timely and motivating period drama, Call Jane, points the finger at the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade by taking us back to the sixties, when women had to plot and sneak for the right to rule over their own bodies…
It’s been five years since #MeToo went viral, with women around the globe sharing their stories of sexual harassment and abuse, in and outside of the workplace. She Said is the story of how two investigative journalists kickstarted the monumental movement and were instrumental in bringing down one of the most powerful Hollywood producers of the 21st century…
What’s on the menu at your local cinema this November? Some seriously strange stories that will stick with you forever, have you sharpening your knives and sucking on the bones for more. Here is Popcorn Podcast’s list of November new releases you’ll want to put on your must-watch list…
In Barbarian, a young woman named Tess (Georgina Campbell) arrives at her rental home late at night only to find the house has been accidentally double booked and a strange man, Keith (Bill Skarsgård), is already staying there. Against her better judgment, she decides to spend the evening, but soon discovers there’s a lot more to fear than just an unexpected house guest. From the producers of It, The Grudge and The Ring, Barbarian demands a place on your Halloween movie watch-list…
New murder mysteries are abundant this month with Amsterdam, See How They Run and Decision to Leave, but French film The Night of the 12th (La nuit du 12) distinguishes itself from the pack with its sophisticated style – which is both its saviour and executor…
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…
Stand-up comedian Jerrod Carmichael has come out all guns blazing with his directorial debut, On the Count of Three. The dark comedy is a story of two deeply troubled friends, Kevin (Christopher Abbott) and Val (Carmichael), who decide to end their lives together. Standing, guns loaded, pistol-to-temple, they back out, choosing to spend one last day tying up loose ends before they call it quits…
The Quiet Girl’s writer and director, Colm Bairéad, talks to Popcorn Podcast about capturing the essence of Claire Keegan’s acclaimed novel and the overwhelmingly positive reception his feature film debut has received…
From horrifying prequels and inspiring documentaries to tender Irish tales and adrenalin-pumping survival thrillers, September’s new cinema releases offer something for all movie-goers. Here are Popcorn Podcast’s most anticipated big-screen picks for the month…
Taryn Brumfitt’s documentary Embrace stripped away layers of loathing to promote positive body image. Now, the acclaimed director, best-selling author and body image advocate brings us Embrace Kids. Talking to school-aged children, Brumfitt explores body dissatisfaction, bullying, gender identity, advocacy, representation and more…
“I think, as far as most films shot during a pandemic in 19 days go, it's one of the better ones,” says Mark Hartley, director of Australian thriller Girl at the Window…
When a soccer team became trapped in northern Thailand’s Tham Luang Cave in 2018, a group of the world’s most skilled and experienced divers descended on the Chiang Rai province to help. Before you embark on the hopeful but hazardous journey in Ron Howard's biographical drama Thirteen Lives, meet the real heroes of the Thai cave rescue and the cast who portray them...
