All the 2023 Golden Globe Awards film wins and surprise snubs
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…
January film forecast: top 10 new movies in Australian cinemas
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…
Ten movies to add to your December watchlist
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…
November movies you don't want to miss
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…
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…
10 of the most anticipated movies to watch in September
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…
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...
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Bad Guys: It's good to be bad
Ever since the illustrated books first landed in school libraries, there’s been a buzz about Aaron Blabey’s The Bad Guys. A buzz that resonated all the way in Hollywood…