Popcorn Podcast

Popcorn Podcast dives into sci-fi remake Dune, based on Frank Herbert's iconic novel. Featuring a stellar cast, including Timothée Chalamet as the fabled Paul Atreides, Denis Villeneuve's long-awaited blockbuster delivers on the director's trademark visual flair, but does it live up to lofty expectations? Join Leigh and Tim as they discuss Dune 2021. Plus, Stray offers a moving new perspective, a...

Popcorn Podcast invites The Many Saints of Newark director Alan Taylor to talk about revisiting the world of The Sopranos to bring this prequel to life and why it was the right choice to cast the late James Gandolfini's son, Michael, as the younger version of his iconic character, Tony Soprano. Watch Popcorn Podcast's full interview with star Alessandro Nivola here: https://youtu.be/pq95pI-J604 Wa...

Popcorn Podcast invites The Many Saints of Newark star Alessandro Nivola to talk about his charismatic, but dangerous, character Dickie Moltisanti, how he bonded with Michael Gandolfini over the enormity of their roles, and the fear and excitement of working with gangster movie icon Ray Liotta. Watch Popcorn Podcast's full interview with star Alessandro Nivola here: https://youtu.be/pq95pI-J604 Wa...

Leigh and Tim are as mismatched as Venom and Eddie in their Venom: Let There Be Carnage views. But like the journalist (Tom Hardy) and his symbiote (also Tom Hardy), the co-hosts find a way to co-exist for this review of director Andy Serkis' sequel. Does the second film better the original? Or is it total carnage? Listen to the no-spoiler review now. Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie review...

Leigh and Tim join Edgar Wright's magical mystery ride Last Night In Soho, starring Thomasin McKenzie and Anya Taylor-Joy as two women entwined by time, location and fate. Is it worth the trip Downtown? Take a listen to the bite-sized episode. Plus, a new Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer gives us everything and nothing, Greta Gerwig and Mel Gibson's next directing projects, and a sneak peek at Baz...

Join Popcorn Podcast as we discuss the outlandish Zola – a movie of our modern age, inspired by a series of wild tweets about a waitress/stripper who finds herself trapped in an out-of-control weekend that is stranger than fiction. But how true is this tall Twitter tale starring Taylour Paige and Riley Keough? And what does it say about the future of filmmaking? Visit popcornpodcast.com for more m...

Popcorn Podcast has all the time in the world for No Time To Die, Daniel Craig's fifth and final outing as James Bond. Join Leigh and Tim for this bite-sized episode two years in the making as they discuss the blockbuster 25th Bond film. Plus, why we'll have to wait for Rogue Squadron, Leonardo DiCaprio vies for his next Oscar as a cult leader and Aussie director Patrick Hughes brings us War Machi...

Popcorn Podcast travels to 5000 BC to bring you a review of Marvel's latest superhero epic, Eternals. With special guest Nick L'Barrow from Nick's Flicks Fix, Tim discusses whether Chloe Zhao's intimate look at humanity is a successful entrant in the MCU. Plus, who turned down a $29m offer for a sequel, which actor is voicing the lasagne-loving Garfield, and who Jon M Chu cast as Elphaba and Glind...

Leigh and Tim talk Sopranos prequel The Many Saints of Newark, joined by special guests Alessandro Nivola and director Alan Taylor, who share insights from the making of the film as well as how Michael Gandolfini handled stepping into the shoes of his late father's iconic character, Tony Soprano. Join us for this exciting bite-sized episode of Popcorn Podcast. Plus, Dune: Part 2 is announced, the...

Popcorn Podcast breaks down Halloween Kills, featuring special guests Jamie Lee Curtis, Kyle Richards, director David Gordon Green and producer Malek Akkad. Halloween Kills may be slaying at the box office, but does the sequel in this rebooted horror franchise deliver on being bigger, bolder and deadlier? Dive into this bonus bite-sized episode of Popcorn Podcast to find out. Watch Popcorn Podcast...

Popcorn Podcast's Malignant review will really grow on you. Leigh and Tim discuss the horror throwback from director James Wan, starring Annabelle Wallis as an abused woman with a connection to a serial killer. Plus, there's new trailer talk featuring Ambulance, Being The Ricardos and Uncharted, Marvel delays its big-hitters and does Barbie have her Ken? Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie rev...

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings has Popcorn Podcast racing back to the cinema for the first time in four months after Sydney lockdown. The 25th MCU epic, starring Simu Liu, is a success in its Asian representation, choreography, effects and performances, but do you agree with what Leigh and Tim have to say? Plus, there's a new DVD giveaway to enter, James Gunn has found his Adam Warlock,...

Lamb is on the Popcorn Podcast menu this week and, as usual, Leigh and Tim have differing opinions on whether this A24 film inspired by Icelandic folklore is fun on the farm or a fairytale fizzer. Plus, DC Fandome is almost here, there are new trailers for Tick, Tick... Boom, Cyrano and Resident Evil: Welcome To Racoon City, and why you should see important Australian documentary The Children In T...

Popcorn Podcast invites director Justin Kurzel and writer Shaun Grant to talk about their controversial new film Nitram , reflecting on one of the darkest chapters in Australia's modern history: the Port Arthur Massacre. The events leading up to the horrific event – where 35 people were killed and 23 more injured – are explored in Nitram, starring Caleb Landry Jones in his Cannes Best Actor-winnin...

It’s not a good episode, it’s a great episode, and action comedy Free Guy has Popcorn Podcast bopping along to Mariah Carey's Sweet Fantasy. Director Shawn Levy teams up with Ryan Reynolds for the first time, but do they deliver a charming or challenged adventure? Plus, everything from the No Time to Die premiere in London to Wonka casting news is covered, while Marvel confirms more upcoming proje...

We invite Simon Barrett onto Popcorn Podcast to talk about being a first-time director with Shudder's Seance and his return to found footage anthology series V/H/S, as well as press him for details about John Travolta and Nicolas Cage reuniting for Face/Off. Barrett is a horror aficionado and frequent collaborator with friend Adam Wingard, with the pair having worked together on projects including...

Leigh and Tim talk Nitram, a new Australian film reflecting on the lead-up to one of the most devastating tragedies in the country's modern history: the Port Arthur Massacre. Director Justin Kurzel and writer Shaun Grant join Popcorn Podcast to discuss their approach to and reasons for making the controversial but highly acclaimed film, as well as their choice to cast American Caleb Landry Jones i...

Popcorn Podcast invites Ride The Eagle co-writer and director Trent O'Donnell to talk about making the heartfelt film with his mates, Jake Johnson and D'arcy Carden, and the surprising freedom and fun times of filming during a pandemic. Plus, the Aussie shares how great it is to be back home and the joys of working with acting legends Susan Sarandon and J.K. Simmons. Watch the full interview with...

Popcorn Podcast goes on a journey of redemption with Mark Wahlberg in drama Joe Bell. Leigh and Tim have an honest discussion and share personal anecdotes as they unpack this deeply tragic true story. Plus, The Lost Boys are ready to rock a remake, Olivia Wilde is back in the director's chair, Christopher Nolan jumps ship to Universal and which reimagining of a '90s classic should Beyonce headline...

Wanna know why Everybody's Talking About Jamie? Popcorn Podcast has the answer as Leigh and Tim break down the new Amazon Original based on a beloved musical. This film adaptation starring Max Harwood and Richard E Grant is bursting with colour and exciting firsts, but does it hit the right notes? Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news. Popcorn Podcast inter...

Popcorn Podcast reviews Pig, a surprisingly moving drama starring Nicolas Cage as a reclusive truffle hunter desperately searching for his stolen foraging pig. Plus, there are a huge number of trailer drops to enjoy, including The Matrix Resurrections, C'mon, C'mon and Last Night In Soho, and Disney makes some big announcements about its upcoming film slate. Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie...

From the Popcorn Podcast vault comes a special chat with actor Michael Caton about his Australian film Rams. The Aussie icon reveals what it was like stepping out of his comfort zone for the character of Les and recounts the joys of working with Sam Neill again after almost 40 years while sharing some fun stories from filming in beautiful Mount Barker, Western Australia. Visit popcornpodcast.com f...

We invite Ride the Eagle co-writer and director Trent O'Donnell on Popcorn Podcast to talk about making the film with his mates, Jake Johnson and D'arcy Carden, and the surprising freedom and fun times of filming during a pandemic. Meanwhile, Leigh and Tim discuss this endearing film and their shared love for acting legend Susan Sarandon and the burst of brilliance that is J.K. Simmons. Watch the...

Candyman stars Teyonah Parris and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II drop in for this Popcorn Podcast special. The actors share insights into the layers of a Jordan Peele movie, what drew them to the 'spiritual sequel' directed by Nia DaCosta and reveal what Candyman really wants. Watch the full interview with Teyonah Parris and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II: https://youtu.be/AIy15OaX9Gk Visit popcornpodcast.com for m...

Popcorn Podcast invites Thandiwe Newton for a quick chat about her latest film Reminiscence. In a special episode, Newton shares insights about working with Westworld showrunner and collaborator Lisa Joy again and her Reminiscence character's special relationship with private investigator of the mind Nick (Hugh Jackman). Watch the full interview with Thandiwe Newton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?...