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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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...
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 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...
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
