Girl at the Window director Mark Hartley and star Ella Newton on their new thriller
“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…
Who are the real heroes of Ron Howard's Thirteen Lives?
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...
Don't Make Me Go: A road trip dramedy that can't find its way
A shocking plot twist can sometimes save the worst of films, but Don’t Make Me Go takes too many wrong turns in the telling of this father-daughter road trip dramedy to find its way home.
Doula: A timely comedy on body autonomy and what to expect when you're expecting
Doula follows expectant parents Deb (Troian Bellisario) and Silvio (Arron Shiver), an unmarried couple who hire their deceased doula's son, Sascha (Will Greenberg), to help them through the final stages of pregnancy. Doula, the first film from Chris Pine's Barry Linen Motion Pictures, is a hearty mix of substance and silliness that is most enjoyable when not trying too hard to be funny...
Melbourne Documentary Film Festival takes over July with a stacked slate of fascinating true stories
The Melbourne Documentary Film Festival (MDFF) returns for its seventh year with a brand-new batch of thought-provoking documentaries from all over the world…
The true terror of horror Men isn't in its story
Written and directed by Alex Garland, Men is an A24 folk horror film that sounds scarier than it is. The true terror lies in its unsubtle commentary on female trauma told from a mostly male filmmaking team…
Jurassic World: Dominion director Colin Trevorrow shares world's fascination with dinosaurs cannot be underestimated
After countless film and TV projects were put on hold, or delayed, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, few have been more anticipated than Jurassic World: Dominion. With the cinema release of the epic Jurassic series finale, Dominion writer and director Colin Trevorrow reveals why dinosaurs hold such fascination…
Shocks and stunners: Cannes Film Festival 2022 recap
The 75th Festival de Cannes was packed with surprises. Regarded as the most prestigious film event in the world, the 12-day French film festival annually showcases and awards new contributions to global cinema. Here, Popcorn Podcast takes you through the winners of the Cannes Film Festival Official Competition prizes, as well as the show-stopping moments and show-stealing films on display…
Ablaze director Tiriki Onus on filmmaking legacy and stories of strength
Imagine getting a phone call with the news that 70-year-old footage has been discovered proving your grandfather might be the first Aboriginal filmmaker. That’s what happened to performance artist and opera singer Tiriki Onus, whose documentary, Ablaze, tells the fascinating story of filmmaker and activist William ‘Bill’ Onus…
How To Please A Woman flips the script on female pleasure
How to Please a Woman is about more than one woman’s sexual awakening. The dramedy from first-time feature film director Renée Webster will either gratify your needs or rub you the wrong way. Whether you’re the target audience or not, everyone could learn a thing or two…
Ten of the best book to film adaptations coming in 2022
This year, we’ve already seen silver screen adaptations from books including Deep Water, Death on The Nile, No Exit and The Sky is Everywhere, but there are many more to look forward to in coming months. Here, Popcorn Podcast has the top book to film adaptations in 2022 you need to add to your watchlist…
Why The Drover's Wife is about more than the Legend of Molly Johnson
It’s 1893. The Australian Outback is unforgiving and fearsome. Only, the true beasts aren’t dingoes, bulls or snakes, but white men. The Drover’s Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson is the story of Molly Johnson, a pregnant mother of four who awaits the return of her drover husband at their remote homestead. She will do anything to protect her children… and she does…
The top eight films you have to watch in May
May brings a month stacked to the brim with a heady mix of blockbuster and escapist cinema alike. There is something for everyone, from fans of the MCU and Stephen King, to lovers of Australian stories and animation. To help you survey the lay of the cinema landscape, Popcorn Podcast has the top eight films you have to see on the big screen this month…
Seven of Nicolas Cage's most Nicolas Cage roles
There’s no denying Nicolas Cage has had one of the most eclectic acting careers in Hollywood history, built on a foundation of abstract independent dramas and fan-favourite blockbusters in equal measure. With the release of The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent in cinemas, let’s look at some of Cage’s most Cage-like roles…
The Good Boss: Balancing comedy with capitalist critique
Fronted by the exceptional Javier Bardem, The Good Boss entertains and enrages, achieving an organic balance without tipping the scales. Read on to find out why you should see this Spanish workplace comedy about corruption and misjustice…
Everything Everywhere All At Once is sensory overload in the best way possible
Everything Everywhere All At Once is a sight to behold on the big screen. Visionary directors the Daniels have created a strikingly imaginative, genre-bending film that will be the next generation of filmmakers’ paragon, proving you don’t need a huge budget to create art…
The element of surprise: New Australian documentary rebrands carbon
Do we really know who carbon is? Filmmaker Daniella Ortega explains how her new science documentary, Carbon: The Unauthorised Biography, will transform the way we think about the most discussed, but least understood, element on earth…
Oscars 2022: The big moments from Hollywood's night of nights
The 94th Academy Awards, back at its Dolby Theatre home on Monday (AEDT), was a night of reunions, dreams (and memes) and laughs – some of which crash-landed, hard. Here are the big Oscars moments you may have missed...
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…
Seriously Red star Krew Boylan shares she got "Dolly-fit" for new movie
Seriously Red stars Krew Boylan and Daniel Webber talk to Popcorn Podcast about their new film, getting Dolly-fit and pouring out a cup of ambition to create your own opportunities…