Popcorn Podcast
649 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsCelebrate cinema with entertainment journalist Leigh Livingstone and movie expert Tim Iffland, as they review the newest film releases and interview the biggest stars, while also bringing you movie giveaways, the latest trailers and exciting movie news in bite-sized, moreish and sometimes salty episodes – welcome to Popcorn Podcast with Leigh and Tim!
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Jordon Prince-Wright interview (Before Dawn)
April 03, 2024 06:00 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBAustralian filmmaker Jordon Prince-Wright is one to watch. The discovery of compelling WWI diary entries from ANZAC soldiers has led him to Before Dawn – his biggest project yet. In an in-depth conversation, Popcorn Podcast learns of Jordon Prince-Wright’s passion for these untold stories, his tenacious pursuit in casting lead Levi Miller, how nothing could quite prepare him for the scale of this production and how his team were blamed for a 2.4 magnitude earthquake in Esperance. Know someo...
Monkey Man review
April 01, 2024 06:00 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBDev Patel takes a big swing (literally and figuratively) with Monkey Man, his passion project and directorial debut about one man's quest for vengeance. The Oscar-nominated star of critically-acclaimed films, including Lion and Slumdog Millionaire, fuses his love of the action genre with cultural significance to create a big-screen thriller backed by Jordan Peele's Monkeypaw Productions. Tune in to Popcorn Podcast as Leigh and Tim share if Monkey Man lives up to the hype. Know someone who l...
Dev Patel interview (Monkey Man)
March 31, 2024 06:25 - 10 minutes - 13.9 MBHot off the heels of an explosive SXSW launch, Dev Patel's Monkey Man has everyone's attention. The Oscar-nominated star of critically-acclaimed films, including Lion and Slumdog Millionaire, joins Popcorn Podcast to discuss his directorial debut and transition into bona fide action star. In our interview, Patel shares what the action genre means to him and why Monkey Man is an important story to tell, as well as what the physically demanding role did to his body and who encouraged him to st...
Lashana Lynch interview (Bob Marley: One Love)
March 27, 2024 06:00 - 14 minutes - 19.8 MBLashana Lynch is on Popcorn Podcast! The British star behind some of the coolest characters in film joins us to discuss portraying Rita Marley in Reinaldo Marcus Green's biopic Bob Marley: One Love. Lynch also shares how she finds confidence in kick-arse roles, such as Izogie, Maria Rambeau and 007, and which recent film has brought her the most joy. Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends. Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity int...
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire review
March 25, 2024 08:52 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MBHeat the popcorn and grab your warmest jumpsuit, Popcorn Podcast's no-spoiler Ghosbusters: Frozen Empire review is here! Join Leigh and Tim as they skid through the spectral-soaked backstreets of Gil Kenan's first time behind the wheel of the Ectomobile (aka the beloved Ghostbusters franchise). Frozen Empire takes the action back to where it all began – New York City – as the Spengler family (Mckenna Grace, Finn Wolfhard, Paul Rudd and Carrie Coon) move into the famous firehouse and fulfil t...
Gil Kenan interview (Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire)
March 20, 2024 06:00 - 13 minutes - 18.2 MBGhostbusters: Frozen Empire writer and director Gil Kenan stops by Popcorn Podcast to take us behind the scenes of the latest instalment in the Ghostbusters legacy, talking iconic throwbacks, why Afterlife was a walk in the park compared to Frozen Empire, and even revealing an update on the highly anticipated Ghostbusters animated series reboot. Pile your snacks like Slimer and settle in for this bite-sized Popcorn Podcast interview. Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podca...
Ghostbusters: Afterlife review (REVISIT)
March 18, 2024 06:00 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MBIf you want to recall, if a movie was good. Who you gonna call? Popcorn Podcast! Ahead of the release of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, revisit Leigh and Tim's take on the 2021 Ghostbusters franchise reboot, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, starring Mckenna Grace, Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon and Finn Wolfhard. Join us on a journey BACK to the Afterlife and prep your ears (and containment units) for the Frozen Empire movie review. Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friend...
Rose Glass interview (Love Lies Bleeding)
March 15, 2024 06:00 - 15 minutes - 20.7 MBFilmmaker Rose Glass joins Popcorn Podcast to talk about Love Lies Bleeding, her "bombastic, pulpy and dark" sophomore film starring Kristen Stewart, Katy O'Brian and Ed Harris. Glass shares what setting the film in the American Midwest offered, what Stewart and O’Brian bring to the roles of Lou and Jackie and what veteran actor Ed Harris had to say about her directing. Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends. Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie re...
Arj Barker interview (The Nut Farm)
March 13, 2024 06:00 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBHonorary Australian Arj Barker drops by Popcorn Podcast to talk about family-friendly comedy The Nut Farm. The film, about a failed crypto trader who inherits a macadamia nut farm in a rural Australian town, marks the first leading role for the American comedian who spends much of his time on our shores. Barker talks amusing tree puns, what surprises him about Australia and shocks us with his deadly spider knowledge. Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your frie...
Bonnie Discepolo and Anna Camp interview (Neo-Dome) - Special
March 10, 2024 06:23 - 16 minutes - 23.3 MBPopcorn Podcast welcomes “bad-arse” legends Anna Camp (Pitch Perfect) and Bonnie Discepolo (GraceLand) as part of our SXSW Film Festival coverage to talk about Neo-Dome, their apocalyptic-style entry into the SXSW Independent Pilot Competition. Neo-Dome is set in a post-economic collapse America, following a woman (Camp) travelling alone towards the promise of a Utopian dome on the horizon. When she negotiates a ride with strangers, we learn no one can be trusted on the road to the Neo-Dome....
Nicholas Logan and Michael Mosley interview (Neo-Dome) - Special
March 08, 2024 06:00 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MB"Trust no one on the road to the Neo-Dome!" Actors Nick Logan (I Care A lot, Dopesick) and Mike Mosley (Ozark, Scrubs) drop by Popcorn Podcast ahead of SXSW Film Festival to talk about Neo-Dome, their apocalyptic-style entry into the SXSW Independent Pilot Competition. Set in a post-economic collapse America, Neo-Dome begins with a woman (Anna Camp) travelling alone towards the promise of a Utopian dome on the horizon. When she negotiates a ride with strangers, we learn no one can be trusted...
Molly Manning Walker (How To Have Sex) - Special
March 06, 2024 06:00 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MBMolly Manning Walker's debut feature, How To Have Sex, has been gathering critical acclaim at film festivals across the globe for its honest portrayal of youth culture and nuanced exploration of consent. The filmmaker joins Popcorn Podcast to talk about how open conversations about sex and female pleasure can let the pressure out of first sexual experiences. Walker hopes her film will spark conversation – amongst teens especially – about the memories of that first exhilaration and the import...
Mia McKenna-Bruce (How To Have Sex) - Special
March 05, 2024 06:00 - 19 minutes - 26.2 MBPopcorn Podcast welcomes EE BAFTA Rising Star Mia McKenna-Bruce to discuss her exceptional performance in groundbreaking film How To Have Sex. In this fun and insightful chat, McKenna-Bruce discusses how director Molly Manning Walker nurtured her self-belief; the research needed to land the perfect “dumb dad jokes”; societal pressures around sex; and the powerful bond her co-stars formed. We hope you enjoy this very special interview episode of Popcorn Podcast. Know someone who loves movies...
Dune: Part Two review
March 04, 2024 06:00 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MBReturn to planet Arrakis for Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Two, the new cinematic adaptation of Frank Herbert’s celebrated Dune novels. An all-star cast is assembled in this continuation of Paul Atreides' (Timothée Chalamet) mythic journey alongside Chani (Zendaya) and the Fremen, as he seeks revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. But does the follow-up to its six-time time Oscar-winning predecessor live up to the hype? In this spoiler-free episode, Leigh and Tim dissect ...
Dune: Part One review (REVISIT)
February 26, 2024 06:00 - 32 minutes - 45.4 MBThe anticipation surrounding Dune: Part Two is at fever pitch, so let's revisit Popcorn Podcast's spoiler-free review of Dune. The 2021 sci-fi remake, based on Frank Herbert's iconic novel of the same name, stars Timothée Chalamet as the fabled Paul Atreides, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin and many more. Denis Villeneuve's six-time Oscar-winning masterpiece delivers on the director’s trademark visual flair, but does it live up to lofty expectations? Join Leigh and Tim as they discuss...
Madame Web review
February 19, 2024 06:00 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MBIt's webbin' time! Leigh and Tim sling themselves into Madame Web to reveal all you need to know about the new instalment in Sony's Spider-Man Universe. Why is the internet so mad at this Morbius-adjacent origin story starring Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced and Celeste O'Connor? With foresight top of mind, Popcorn Podcast has the lowdown on whether there is truth to the negative noise. Listen to find out if Madame Web is worth your time in an unmissable spoiler-free discussio...
Morbius review (REVISIT)
February 15, 2024 06:00 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBWith the release of Madame Web, revisit Popcorn Podcast's contentious Morbius review. The film first flapped (or is it flopped?) onto the big screen in 2022, starring Jared Leto as blood-thirsty Dr Michael Morbius. Join Leigh and Tim as they dive into this branch of the Sony Spider-Man Universe and discuss everything from Leto's take on the conflicted character to CGI design and shameless shirtless shots. Does Morbius really deserve the flak it cops? It's Morbin' time! Know someone who love...
Jacqueline McKenzie and Deborra-Lee Furness interview (Force of Nature: The Dry 2) - Special
February 12, 2024 06:43 - 11 minutes - 15.9 MBPowerhouse producer, actor and adoption advocate Deborra-Lee Furness and her award-winning co-star Jacqueline McKenzie, join Popcorn Podcast to discuss their hit new movie Force Of Nature: The Dry 2 and gush over leading man Eric Bana (of course!). The pair talks leeches, trip-hazards and throwing creature comforts out the window in the name of art – and why they want to sign on for a third movie based on Jane Harper's best-selling novels. Don't forget to watch our interviews with Force Of ...
Eric Bana and Robert Connolly interview (Force Of Nature The Dry 2) - Special
February 11, 2024 05:58 - 10 minutes - 14.4 MBSuperstar Eric Bana returns to Popcorn Podcast to discuss his new film Force Of Nature: The Dry 2, alongside director and long-time producing partner Robert Connolly. The pair talk cursed characters, detective Aaron Falk's life outside of Jane Harper's best-selling book series, and the joys and challenges of bringing Australia to the big screen. Don't forget to watch our interviews with Eric Bana and Deborra-Lee Furness on YouTube Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast...
Jane Harper and Jodi Matterson interview (Force of Nature: The Dry 2) - Special
February 09, 2024 06:52 - 12 minutes - 17 MBBest-selling author Jane Harper returns to Popcorn Podcast, alongside innovative Made Up Stories producer Jodi Matterson, to discuss Force Of Nature: The Dry 2 – the highly anticipated adaptation of Harper's second Aaron Falk novel. We get down to business with Harper and Matterson to discuss the challenges of adapting such richly written Australian landscapes and the joy of championing strong female stories, and we try to bend Harper’s arm to give us more Aaron Falk adventures. Don't forge...
Force Of Nature: The Dry 2 review
February 07, 2024 06:00 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBEric Bana returns as Federal Agent Aaron Falk, embroiled in another gripping case in Force of Nature: The Dry 2. Writer and director Robert Connolly once again adapts author Jane Harper's best-selling novel in this follow-up to 2021 smash hit The Dry. In the next chapter, five women take part in a corporate hiking retreat but only four come out on the other side. Starring a slew of Australian talent, including Deborra-Lee Furness, Jacqueline McKenzie, Sisi Stringer and Anna Torv, Force of Na...
Argylle review
February 05, 2024 07:48 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBIs Argylle a box office bomb or brilliant blockbuster? Leigh and Tim go head-to-head over Matthew Vaughn's latest action-packed spy spoof, starring Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Samuel L Jackson, Bryan Cranston and more. There's a lot of hot-headed talk about this new franchise, but we've got the definitive take on whether it's worth your time (spoiler-free, of course!). Are you Team Leigh or Team Tim when it comes to Argylle? Don't forget to watch our interview with Matt...
Matthew Vaughn interview (Argylle) - Special
February 04, 2024 06:00 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBIrreverent filmmaker Matthew Vaughn drops by Popcorn Podcast to talk about Argylle, his new action-packed blockbuster starring Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard and Sam Rockwell. The director behind the smash-hit Kingsman franchise, as well as Kick Ass and Stardust, shares his inspiration for the visually stunning action sequences in Argylle; the surprising items on his movie-making bucket list; and the wedding dance injuries he’s going to have to answer for after bringing the Whirlybird int...
The Color Purple review
January 22, 2024 23:09 - 35 minutes - 49.1 MBFrom book to movie to musical and back to movie, The Color Purple has been a cultural cornerstone for 40 years. In a new Popcorn Podcast episode, Leigh and Tim explore the latest cinematic masterpiece, based on the hit Broadway musical, to find out whether Blitz Bazawule's musical movie can stand tall alongside the success of its predecessors. What more can be squeezed from Celie's (Fantasia Barrino) harrowing and inspiring coming-of-age story? Tune in to find out. Know someone who loves mo...
Kurt Yaeger interview (Sunrise) - Special
January 21, 2024 06:00 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBFormer pro-BMX rider Kurt Yaeger joins Popcorn Podcast to share how he turned a tragic accident into a career transition that has him starring opposite Alex Pettyfer and Guy Pearce in new vampire thriller Sunrise. With his infectious optimism, Yaeger shares what it's like motorbiking with Guy Pearce; which Hollywood heavyhitter was instrumental in his success; and how his tireless campaigning for inclusivity is changing the film industry – plus which Australian TV series Yaeger wants to tick...
Andrew Baird interview (Sunrise) - Special
January 19, 2024 06:39 - 21 minutes - 28.9 MBThere's a reason the biggest names in the film business and studios alike are clamouring to work with Andrew Baird. With a robust Irish work ethic and a no-nonsense eye for turning filmmaking water into wine, the Sunrise director is proving himself a highly sought-after film fixer. Baird joins Popcorn Podcast to chat about his new 'anti-vampire' thriller; why he'll gladly work with stars Alex Pettyfer and Guy Pearce again and again; and how much he values collaborating with talented people. ...
Alex Pettyfer interview (Sunrise) - Special
January 17, 2024 06:00 - 10 minutes - 14.8 MBAlex Pettyfer joins Popcorn Podcast for a fun chat about his new 'anti-vampire' film Sunrise and shares what the future holds as he moves through a second wave of his career. The star of such hits as Magic Mike, Endless Love and Stormbreaker also fights us for ownership of co-star Guy Pearce (he's Australian!) and spoils Meet Joe Black – you've been warned. Enjoy this special interview episode from Leigh's car with talented Brit Alex Pettyfer. Know someone who loves movies? Please share Pop...
The Boys In The Boat review
January 03, 2024 06:00 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBIn a new Popcorn Podcast episode, Leigh and Tim set sail on a cinematic journey with George Clooney's The Boys In The Boat, starring Joel Edgerton and Callum Turner. This gripping tale, centred around nine tenacious rowers vying for glory at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, unfolds as a spectacle of determination and camaraderie. With insightful commentary and a touch of humour, Popcorn Podcast shares thoughts on the highs, lows, and unexpected twists that make The Boys In The Boat a must-see. Whet...
Dream Scenario review
January 01, 2024 07:00 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBPopcorn Podcast dives headfirst into the mind-blowing world of Dream Scenario, starring Nicolas Cage as an insecure family man whose life is turned upside down when he appears in the dreams of strangers all over the world. When his benign appearances begin taking a nightmarish turn, he is forced to reckon with the consequences of his newfound fame. Leigh and Tim break down the twists, turns and nuanced moments that only Cage can deliver, and ask is Kristoffer Borgli's fantastical feature a w...
Joel Edgerton interview (The Boys In The Boat) - Special
December 29, 2023 09:22 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBExplore the riveting world of rowing with Joel Edgerton on Popcorn Podcast. The charismatic Australian star of such films as Warrior, Star Wars II: Attack Of The Clones and Thirteen Lives joins Leigh and Tim to discuss George Clooney's The Boys in the Boat, where Edgerton, under Clooney's expert direction, steps into the shoes of the legendary coach Al Ulbrickson. The Boys In The Boat isn't your average underdog story, it's a journey through choppy waters during a time of social and politica...
Will Gluck interview (Anyone But You) - Special
December 27, 2023 06:00 - 13 minutes - 19 MBPopcorn Podcast sits down with Anyone But You writer and director Will Gluck to get the inside scoop on his latest romantic comedy starring Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell. In our chat, Gluck shares the new spin he put on the rom-com genre, his fondness for Sydney, Australia, what it's like filming in Sydney Harbour's shark-infested waters, and the truth behind THAT naked outdoor shower scene. All this and more in a special Popcorn Podcast interview episode. Know someone who loves movies? Pl...
Wish review
December 25, 2023 06:00 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MBPopcorn Podcast dives into the enchanting world of Disney's Wish, featuring the voices of Oscar-winner Ariana DeBose, Chris Pine and Alan Tudyk. Discover behind-the-scenes magic, casting news and the movie-making secrets that will make you appreciate Disney's Wish – and Chris Pine's dastardly performance – even more. Whether you're a die-hard Disney fan or just looking for a dose of cinematic joy, this episode is a must-listen. Grab your popcorn and press play on Popcorn Podcast's latest epi...
Bryan Brown interview (Anyone But You) - Special
December 22, 2023 06:00 - 14 minutes - 19.4 MBIconic Australian actor Bryan Brown – of Cocktail, Two Hands and Australia's King Carney fame – stops by Popcorn Podcast for a fun chat about new romantic comedy Anyone But You. The local legend talks filming on Sydney's stunning harbour; inappropriate background acting; life-changing filming experiences; and how he hilariously ended up as an editor of Anyone But You. We hope you enjoy this very special interview episode of Popcorn Podcast. Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcor...
Wonka review
December 18, 2023 12:38 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MBPopcorn Podcast spills the cocoa beans on Wonka, a Charlie and The Chocolate Factory prequel starring Timothee Chalamet as Roald Dahl's infamous inventor and chocolate-maker. Join Leigh and Tim for a discussion on the mouthwatering visuals, enchanting storyline and the magical touch of director Paul King. Will Willy Wonka's origin story satisfy your sweet tooth? Popcorn Podcast has the inside scoop! Grab your popcorn, unwrap your favourite chocolate bar and join Leigh and Tim for an episode ...
Bill Oliver interview (Our Son) - Special
December 11, 2023 10:25 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MBJoin Popcorn Podcast for a captivating interview with director Bill Oliver, the creative force behind groundbreaking film Our Son, starring Billy Porter and Luke Evans as a couple whose once-happy marriage is rapidly disintegrating toward divorce. Tim and Oliver explore the evolution of queer storytelling and discuss the authentic characters – flaws and all – that define Oliver's work. This is your backstage pass to the creation of heart-wrenching drama Our Son and the genius of Bill Oliver....
Ahmed Mawas interview (Rescuing Christmas) - Special
December 08, 2023 11:17 - 13 minutes - 18.2 MBPopcorn Podcast interviews Ahmed Mawas, an international actor working as hard as his passport does. The charismatic Mawas stars opposite 1990s icon Rachael Leigh Cook in Rescuing Christmas, a new Hallmark Movies film coming in hot for the holidays. Mawas chats all things festive traditions, keeping the hustle alive and adventures in fake snow in a new Popcorn Podcast special episode. Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends. Visit popcornpodcast.com fo...
Josh Sharp and Aaron Jackson interview (Dicks: The Musical) - Special
December 06, 2023 06:00 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBPopcorn Podcast chats with the outlandish and hilarious Josh Sharp and Aaron Jackson about Dicks: The Musical, A24's first musical feature adapted from the pair's long-running off-OFF-Broadway production F*cking Identical Twins. In this special Popcorn Podcast interview, the comedy-duo share the validation that tickled them pink when Sandra Oh and The Daniels watched Dicks: The Musical, discuss how the film is perverse in a “good way”, revel in how “brave” they were to play straight men as g...
Napoleon review
November 27, 2023 10:05 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBLeigh and Tim battle over Ridley Scott's Napoleon, starring Joaquin Phoenix as the conqueror with a complex and Vanessa Kirby as his all-encompassing love Josephine. It's an extra salty Popcorn Podcast episode, covering everything from Sir Ridley Scott's penchant for epic period pieces to revealing exactly what happened to Napoleon's most prized appendage... his penis. Plus, a new Jason Bourne film in the works; the fate of Scream VII without Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega; how YOU could ...
The Marvels review
November 13, 2023 11:13 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MBPopcorn Podcast goes higher, further, faster in an explosive new salty season led by The Marvels. Listen in as Leigh and Tim reunite for this action-packed episode, flying through everything from Marvel's 33rd offering and its place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the butt-kicking chemistry of stars Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris and Iman Vellani. Does the Captain Marvel sequel annihilate its predecessor? The dynamic duo are back together! Did you miss us? Know someone who loves movies? P...
Alice Englert Interview (Bad Behaviour) - Special
November 09, 2023 10:56 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MBPopcorn Pals interviews Bad Behaviour writer/director Alice Englert about their exciting directorial debut. The film follows Lucy (Jennifer Connelly), a former child actor seeking enlightenment at a retreat led by spiritual leader Elon (Ben Wishaw) while navigating her close yet turbulent relationship with her stunt-performer daughter, Dylan (Alice Englert). In our chat, Alice discusses the slippery slope that is catharsis, what her film is trying to say about enlightenment, how focusing on ...
Alice Englert interview (Bad Behaviour) - Special
November 09, 2023 10:56 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MBPopcorn Pals interviews Bad Behaviour writer/director Alice Englert about their exciting directorial debut. The film follows Lucy (Jennifer Connelly), a former child actor seeking enlightenment at a retreat led by spiritual leader Elon (Ben Wishaw) while navigating her close yet turbulent relationship with her stunt-performer daughter, Dylan (Alice Englert). In our chat, Alice discusses the slippery slope that is catharsis, what her film is trying to say about enlightenment, how focusing on ...
Jye Currie Interview (The Promise) - Special
October 19, 2023 10:09 - 23 minutes - 32 MBPopcorn Pals interviews The Promise writer and director Jye Currie about his powerful new documentary, featuring Craig Hamilton, Paul Harragon, Wayne Bennett, Tim Tszyu, Jessica Rowe, Alan Weiss, Joe Williams and Bailey Seamer. The Promise follows the journey of ABC broadcaster Craig Hamilton and aims to spark a conversation, an action and a solution for mental health and suicide prevention. The goal is to inspire empathy and understanding, and encourage a nation to prioritise mental well-be...
Jye Currie interview (The Promise) - Special
October 19, 2023 10:09 - 23 minutes - 32 MBPopcorn Pals interviews The Promise writer and director Jye Currie about his powerful new documentary, featuring Craig Hamilton, Paul Harragon, Wayne Bennett, Tim Tszyu, Jessica Rowe, Alan Weiss, Joe Williams and Bailey Seamer. The Promise follows the journey of ABC broadcaster Craig Hamilton and aims to spark a conversation, an action and a solution for mental health and suicide prevention. The goal is to inspire empathy and understanding, and encourage a nation to prioritise mental well-be...
Matthew López interview (Red, White & Royal Blue) - Special
August 10, 2023 11:43 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MBPopcorn Pals interviews Red, White & Royal Blue writer/director Matthew López about their directorial debut starring Taylor Zakhar Perez, Nicholas Galitzine, Stephen Fry and Uma Thurman. In our chat, the Tony award winning playwright shares the importance of Latin-a representation in film, his incredible desire to bring this story to the world, how it feels to share a queer story like this one with audiences, how he wishes the book was around when he was young and the surprise romantic comed...
Matthew López Interview (Red, White & Royal Blue) - Special
August 10, 2023 11:43 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MBPopcorn Pals interviews Red, White & Royal Blue writer/director Matthew López about their directorial debut starring Taylor Zakhar Perez, Nicholas Galitzine, Stephen Fry and Uma Thurman. In our chat, the Tony award winning playwright shares the importance of Latin-a representation in film, his incredible desire to bring this story to the world, how it feels to share a queer story like this one with audiences, how he wishes the book was around when he was young and the surprise romantic comed...
Asteroid City review
August 06, 2023 10:57 - 51 minutes - 71.4 MBThis week on Popcorn Pals, Tim travels to the American south-west with freelance film critic Andrew Fraser to discuss Wes Andrerson's latest, Asteroid City. With an all-star cast, led by Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson and Tom Hanks, the film follows a writer and his world famous fictional play about a grieving father who travels with his tech-obsessed family to small rural Asteroid City to compete in a junior stargazing event, only to have his worldview disrupted forever. Tim and Andr...
Asteroid City
August 06, 2023 10:57 - 51 minutes - 71.4 MBThis week on Popcorn Pals, Tim travels to the American South West with freelance film critic Andrew Fraser to discuss Wes Andrerson's latest, Asteroid City. With an all-star cast, lead by Jason Schwartzman, Scarlet Johansson and Tom Hanks, it follows a writer on his world famous fictional play about a grieving father who travels with his tech-obsessed family to small rural Asteroid City to compete in a junior stargazing event, only to have his world view disrupted forever. Tim and Andrew bas...
Sophie Wilde and Zoe Terakes interview (Talk to Me) - Special
August 01, 2023 20:03 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBPopcorn Pals interviews Sophie Wilde and Zoe Terakes, stars of Sundance Film Festival success story Talk To Me. The new Aussie horror, from first-time directors Danny and Michael Philippou, is set to be the hit of the year. In this fun and insightful chat, Sophie and Zoe share with Tim the group bonding sessions that fuelled rehearsals; their involvement in shaping their characters; the film’s authentic representation of Australian youth culture; a deep dive into their characters’ challenges...
Danny and Michael Philippou interview (Talk to Me) - Special
August 01, 2023 03:03 - 13 minutes - 18.2 MBPopcorn Pals interviews co-directors, Danny & Michael Philippou about their debut feature film, Talk to Me. The Australian twins are best known as online global sensations Rackaracka, with more than 1.5 billion views on YouTube. In our chat, the first time filmmakers share that there is nothing scarier than a teenage house party, how they had to fight to keep the Crazy Frog song in their film, what happened to the person who made the embalmed hand prop, and their surprising suggestions for h...
Barbie review
July 20, 2023 23:32 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBBarbenheimer is finally here with Popcorn Pals and entertainment reporter Justin Hill travelling to Barbieland to discuss Greta Gerwig's Barbie. Starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, Gerwig's adaptation of the iconic Mattel toy see's Barbie experiencing an existential crisis where she must travel to the human world in order to understand herself and discover her true purpose. But is Barbie the "best movie ever" or is the plastic not so fantastic? Find out as Tim and Justin talk everything...