Popcorn Podcast

Horror fans, this one’s for you. We welcome Australian twin filmmakers  Danny and Michael Philippou  – the breakout horror auteurs behind Talk to Me – back to Popcorn Podcast for a fun chat about their terrifying new film, Bring Her Back. Between the laughs, the Philippou brothers open up about their light-hearted approach to filmmaking, what it means to build a horror uni...

Step into the surreal as we unpack The Phoenician Scheme, Wes Anderson’s most philosophical film to date. From Benicio del Toro’s unhinged performance to breakout star Mia Threapleton and Michael Cera's Scandinavian turn, this is Anderson artistry like you've never seen. We dive into the film’s obsession with death, legacy and losing control, and talk about the signature style that meets a bo...

This week on Popcorn Podcast, we unpack Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. Strap in for explosive action, Tom Cruise's jaw-dropping stunts, and a deep (submarine) dive into whether this really is Ethan Hunt’s final mission. Is it the perfect farewell or a mission too convoluted and character-stuffed to complete? More Popcorn: Join us for a deliberation on Dead Reckoning Know some...

Director Lorcan Finnegan (Vivarium) takes Popcorn Podcast behind the scenes of his bold new psychological thriller The Surfer — starring Nicolas Cage in one of his most unhinged performances yet. Finnegan reveals the wild workings of Nic Cage's improv techniques; what drew the Irish filmmaker to Thomas Martin’s screenplay about a successful man whose world u...

From spreadsheets to shootouts, The Accountant 2 is here and we’re breaking down whether the belated sequel adds up or it's a write-off. Ben Affleck is back balancing books and bodies as autistic savant Christian Wolff, while Jon Bernthal adds some serious interest to the family business as his loose-cannon brother. Tune in as we depreciate the drama, credit the...

Red Dog director Kriv Stenders joins Popcorn Podcast to talk about his gripping new film The Correspondent. From capturing Aussie icons to why filmmaking is like making beautiful music, Stenders opens up about his creative process and the personal connection that compelled him to say yes to The Correspondent – and why it might be his most powerful film yet. Don't miss this chat...

Popcorn Podcast sits down with acclaimed actor Richard Roxburgh and award-winning journalist Peter Greste to unpack The Correspondent — the gripping new film based on Greste’s real-life imprisonment in Egypt. Roxburgh shares what it took to step into Peter’s shoes, while Greste reflects on seeing his story brought to life on screen and reveals the truth about that lady with the lolly. A...

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Alex Garland and Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza join Popcorn Podcast to talk new film Warfare – a bold take on the traditional 'war movie'. Created from the memories of real-life Navy SEALs, including Mendoza himself, Warfare delivers unmatched realism, capturing the fog and chaos of war and the indelible brotherhood that develops in its wake. In our chat, Garland and Mendo...

Christopher Landon knows how to keep us on the edge of our seats and he does it again with Drop, a sharp thriller making waves for its high-stakes suspense. Landon joins Popcorn Podcast to take us behind the scenes of his latest genre-bending film and talks transforming Baby Shark into an elegant banger. More Popcorn: Michael Bay on pushing the limits of action Know someone who loves movies? Pleas...

Make a reservation for Popcorn Podcast's movie review of Drop. The thriller from Christopher Landon follows a widowed mother (Meghann Fahy) on the first date from hell when a mysterious troll sends her memes that escalate from annoying to homicidal, leaving her scrambling to figure out who is setting her up for murder. Join Leigh and Tim to discover why Drop might surprise you. More Popcorn: Open...

Filmmaker Alex Scharfman joins Popcorn Podcast to talk monster movie with a twist Death of a Unicorn, starring Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega, Will Poulter, Richard E Grant and Téa Leoni. In the film, Scharfman explores the mythical world of unicorns within a modern setting, blending sci-fi, horror and family drama to create a must-see directorial debut with DNA rooted in cult classics from icons includi...

We've built this A Minecraft Movie episode with great care and lava chicken for you. Join us on a listening adventure through big energy, exploding genitals, Rachel House hilarity and family-friendly 69s, as we share whether A Minecraft Movie has the building blocks to be a great adaptation of the world's most successful game. More Popcorn: Leigh and Tim go head-to-head over Mortal Kombat Know som...

It's time to get Looney as we chat to the voice actor behind Daffy Duck and Porky Pig from Looney Tunes: The Day the Earth Blew Up. Eric Bauza is best known for being one of Mel Blanc's successors for Looney Tunes characters, including Bugs Bunny, Tweety, Marvin the Martian and Woody Woodpecker. But now the Emmy award-winner is starring in the first fully animated Looney Tunes feature-length film...

Popcorn Podcast welcomes American born-Aussie raised actor Ashley Zukerman to chat sci-fi In Vitro. Set on a struggling synthetic cattle farm in the future, a woman (Talia Zucker) discovers the unsettling consequences of her husband's (Zukerman) animal breeding experiments. Zukerman, an AACTA-winner and star of Succession and Apple Cider Vinegar, shares insights into his In Vitro character, Jack,...

Does double the Robert De Niro deliver a gangster flick worth of your time in The Alto Knights? From legendary director Barry Levinson, The Alto Knights sees De Niro play two of New York’s most notorious organised crime bosses – Frank Costello and Vito Genovese – in a dual role. Tensions are high in both the Mafia and on Popcorn Podcast as we navigate complex moral codes, rambling accents and narr...

Heigh Ho! It's our Disney's Snow White review. Starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, Snow White is the latest live-action reimagining of a Disney animation, inspired by the 1937 classic where a princess (Zegler) joins forces with seven magical creatures to liberate her kingdom from her cruel stepmother, the Evil Queen (Gadot). Leigh and Tim take a trip through the magical forest to discuss changes...

Release that sphincter for Popcorn Podcast's Black Bag review. Leigh and Tim reveal the truth about Steven Soderbergh's "tight" new espionage thriller, starring Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender as married intelligence agents facing the ultimate test – loyalty to their marriage or country. Let's talk David Koepp's script, Soderbergh's direction and a cast that is delicious, delightful and dece...

Is Mickey 17 going to blow your mind? Or is it just fine? Hit play on Popcorn Podcast's bite-sized review to hear if Bong Joon Ho's highly anticipated (and much delayed) follow-up to his Oscar-winning Parasite has been worth the wait. The sci-fi satire features an ensemble cast of stellar names, including Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette and Mark Ruffalo. More Popcorn: Rev...

Keke Palmer isn't having one of them days, she's having one of them careers! The award-winning actress, television host, singer, songwriter, producer and New York Times best-selling author joins Popcorn Podcast to take us behind the scenes of her new film. One Of Them Days follows roommates Dreux (Palmer) and Alyssa (SZA) as they go to extremes in a comical race against the clock to avoid eviction...

Australian superstar David Wenham (The Lord Of The Rings, Australia, Van Helsing) stops by Popcorn Podcast to talk revisiting his iconic character Johnny 'Spit' Spitieri with director Jonathan Teplitzky (The Railway Man). The pair discuss what mateship really means and why the mess of a character Spit remains so beloved 20 years later. More Popcorn: Hugh Jackman joins Popcorn Podcast for a chat! K...

We welcome filmmakers, journalists, TV hosts and authors Fredrik Wikingsson and Filip Hammar to discuss their narrative feature and Sweden’s highest grossing documentary, The Last Journey. The film is an emotional and hilarious story with a life-affirming message that explores a loving son’s attempts to coax his aging father into re-engaging with life by embarking on a joyous, heartfelt road trip...

He's the man behind some of the characters we love to hate (in Bad Sisters , The Northman and The Affair , just to name a few)... Great Dane Claes Bang joins Popcorn Podcast to talk about his new film, William Tell, a historical epic about the legendary folk hero who shot an apple from his son's head. Bang shares why he’s drawn to complicated characters and how he finds a piece of himself in all o...

Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) gets his first solo superhero outing in Marvel's 300th film, while a new sidekick takes flight and Harrison Ford Hulks out – strap on the shield, Cap, because it's time for another Popcorn Podcast episode, as we cover Captain America: Brave New World. More Popcorn: Cravin' another salty review? Join us for Kraven The Hunter Know someone who loves movies? Please share&nb...

Are we still mad about Bridget Jones? Popcorn Podcast explores how this enduring rom-com heroine stands the test of time as Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy hits cinemas. Renée Zellweger returns to her iconic role, alongside Hugh Grant as the roguish Daniel Cleaver, and new love interests Chiwetel Ejiofor (strait-laced Mr Walliker) and Leo Woodall (toyboy Roxster) in what could be the final diary...

Director Michael Morris is here to take us behind the scenes of Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy. From practical tricks of the trade to working with Oscar-winner Renée Zellweger and walking the line between hope, love, grief and laughter, the To Leslie filmmaker demonstrates why he was the man to helm the supposed final entry in Bridget Jones' cinematic diary. More Popcorn: Climb our magical man t...