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Popcorn PodcastDrop reviewMake 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 our Black Bag reviewKnow someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Keep Popcorn Podcast on the air by...2025-04-1424 min
Popcorn PodcastA Minecraft Movie reviewWe'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 KombatKnow someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Keep Popcorn Podcast on the air by shouting Leigh and Tim a movie sna...2025-04-0735 min
Popcorn PodcastSnow White reviewHeigh 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 to the story, new musical numbers from hitmakers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and if the adaptation bites off more poisonous apple than it can chew.More Popcorn: Punky prequel Cruella puts...2025-03-2432 min
Popcorn PodcastBlack Bag reviewRelease 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 deceptive!More Popcorn: Our interview with Black Bag screenwriter David KoeppKnow someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Keep Popcorn Podcast on the air by shouting Leigh and T...2025-03-1731 min
Popcorn PodcastBabygirl reviewGrab a glass of milk and drink up friends because Popcorn Podcast goes all the way with our Babygirl review. Starring Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson, Babygirl follows a high-powered CEO (Kidman) who puts her career and family on the line when she begins a torrid affair with her much-younger intern (Dickinson). In this deep-dive into one of the most anticipated films of the summer, Leigh and Tim discuss everything from brilliant performances, to chavvy twinks and the electric soundtrack. But will audiences get "exactly what they want" and be satisfied with the climax? Listen to find out.2025-02-0328 min
Popcorn PodcastDrew Hancock interview (Companion)Don't let the trailers fool you, Companion is no light-hearted skip through the woods, it's a twisted take on toxic masculinity from writer and director Drew Hancock that pokes fun at romantic comedies while adding a fresh addition to the concept of AI gone rogue. The Palm Springs International Film Festival ‘Director to Watch’ joins Popcorn Podcast to discuss his sci-fi tweaked horror, starring Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Harvey Guillén, Megan Suri and Lukas Gage. In our chat, Hancock talks meet cutes, bad boyfriends and the relatable fear of facing your new lover’s judgy friends.More...2025-01-2907 min
Popcorn PodcastLeigh Whannell interview (Wolf Man)Move over, Leigh, there's another Leigh in town: original 'Movie Guy' and master of horror Leigh Whannell. The co-creator of the SAW phenomenon stops by Popcorn Podcast to discuss his new film, Wolf Man, starring Christopher Abbott, Julia Garner and Matilda Firth. In a wide-ranging chat, Whannell talks side-stepping lazy rules of horror, re-shaping genre filmmaking, the pitfalls of test screenings and the shelf-life of underappreciated classics. What does a wolf man see? – a horror renaissance!More Popcorn: Leigh Whannell's The Invisible ManKnow someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast wi...2025-01-1713 min
Popcorn PodcastThe Menu (REVISIT)Revisit Popcorn Podcast's delicious review of dark comedy The Menu. The multi-course movie stars Anya Taylor-Joy and Nicholas Hoult as guests who travel to a coastal island to eat at an exclusive isolated restaurant where the reclusive, celebrated Chef Julian Slowik (Ralph Fiennes) has prepared a lavish tasting menu with a few surprise twists. Listen as Leigh and Tim savour the secrets and shocks of The Menu in an unmissable episode.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Keep Popcorn Podcast on the air by shouting Leigh and...2025-01-1327 min
Popcorn PodcastMy Old Ass review (REVISIT)Revisit Popcorn Podcast's My Old Ass review, featuring bad boating, charming Chad, baby Maisy Stella, Nelly Furtado feels and queen Aubrey Plaza. Laugh and cry along with Leigh and Tim as they discuss Megan Park's sophomore feature film, My Old Ass (or is it arse?).More Popcorn: Did you fall for The Fall Guy?Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Keep Popcorn Podcast on the air by shouting Leigh and Tim a movie snack.Visit popcornpodcast.com for movie reviews, celeb...2025-01-0626 min
Popcorn PodcastAvatar: The Way Of Water review (REVISIT)Revisit Popcorn Podcast's return to the world of Pandora with Avatar: The Way of Water. As the long-awaited sequel to the highest grossing film of all-time, James Cameron's The Way Of Water has a lot to live up to, promising a visual and technical spectacle to blow the original out of the water. Does the acclaimed filmmaker deliver a record-breaking follow-up in its more than three-hour runtime? Dive into this bite-sized no-spoiler episode with Leigh and Tim to discover if The Way Of Water meets the hype.More popcorn: Let's talk James Cameron's Terminator: Dark Fate2024-12-301h 03
Popcorn PodcastThe Room Next Door reviewLeigh and Tim contemplate life and death discussing Pedro Almodóvar's latest film, The Room Next Door. Starring Tilda Swinton, Julianne Moore and John Torturro, it follows two old friends who, after years of being out of touch, meet again in an extreme but strangely sweet situation. From Swinton and Moore's range as artists to the complex and profound dialogue, we explore the big thmes in Pedro's first English language feature and help you decide if it's worth a trip to the cinemas this Christmas. More Popcorn: Revisit Parallel Mothers from Pedro Almodóvar2024-12-2319 min
Popcorn PodcastWicked reviewGoodness knows you should tune in to Popcorn Podcast's thrillifying Wicked review, as Leigh and Tim discuss Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande's gravity-defying performances, as well as flirty Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey), the delightful chaos of Jeff Goldblum and why you need to pay attention to the man behind the curtain (Jon M Chu).More Popcorn: Jonathan Bailey talks Wicked, flirting and spectacular horse dismounts.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Keep Popcorn Podcast on the air by shouting Leigh and Tim a movie sna...2024-11-2057 min
Popcorn PodcastGladiator II reviewStep into the Popcorn Podcast Colosseum for a review of Ridley Scott's long-awaited Gladiator sequel. Leigh and Tim dive into Gladiator 2, starring a wild Paul Mescal, the regal Connie Nielsen, a mysterious Pedro Pascal and King Denzel Washington. Ridley Scott has been described as a man in a hurry, but it took 24 years to deliver a follow-up to his Oscar-winning, genre-redefining original – are we not entertained?More Popcorn: Connie Nielsen talks Gladiator 2 with Popcorn Podcast.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Keep Popcorn Po...2024-11-1238 min
Popcorn PodcastVenom: The Last Dance reviewIt takes two to tango as Popcorn Podcast prances through Venom: The Last Dance. In the supposed final adventure of the Tom Hardy-led franchise, Eddie (Hardy) and Venom are on the run, hunted by both of their worlds, with the duo forced into a devastating decision that will bring the curtains down on their bromance. In a bite-sized and salty new episode of Popcorn Podcast, YOU get a symbiote and YOU get a symbiote, plus there's everything from dead arms to irresponsible hippie parents and plot-splaining exposition. We. Are. Popcorn Podcast.More Popcorn: Leigh and Tim...2024-10-2834 min
Popcorn PodcastJoker: Folie á Deux reviewLeigh and Tim review the hotly anticipated sequel Joker: Folie À Deux, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga. In Todd Phillips' follow-up, Arthur Fleck (Phoenix) is institutionalised at Arkham awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur stumbles upon love and finds the music inside of him. Does this musical marvel meander or meet the lofty expectations of its Oscar-winning predecessor? Find out in a brand new spoiler-free episode of Popcorn Podcast!More Popcorn: Revisit Popcorn Podcast's Joker review.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Pod...2024-10-0731 min
Popcorn PodcastMy Old Ass reviewBad boating, charming Chad, baby Maisy, Furtado feels and queen Aubrey Plaza – laugh and cry along with Leigh and Tim as they discuss Megan Park's sophomore feature film My Old Ass (or is it arse?) in an all-new Popcorn Podcast.More Popcorn: Listen to Popcorn Podcast's review of coming of age drama Bosch and Rockit.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Keep Popcorn Podcast on the air by shouting Leigh and Tim a movie snack.Visit popcornpodcast.com for movie reviews...2024-09-2326 min
Popcorn PodcastBeetlejuice Beetlejuice reviewThe Juice is loose, but is he twice as nice the second time around? Tim Burton's 'Ghost with the Most' (Michael Keaton) returns after 35 years and Popcorn Podcast has your definitive no-spoiler Beetlejuice Beetlejuice movie review. Grab your dusty striped suit, a popcorn bucket full of bugs and wipe the crusty drool from your face because it's showtime!Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is in Australian cinemas September 5, 2024.More Popcorn: Listen to Popcorn Podcast's interview with acclaimed filmmaker Jordan Peele.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends....2024-09-0943 min
Popcorn PodcastIt Ends With Us reviewJoin Popcorn Podcast for a big – but still bite-sized – breakdown of Justin Baldoni's adaptation of It Ends With Us, based on Colleen Hoover's deeply personal novel of the same name. The film stars Blake Lively as Lily Bloom, a woman who discovers there's a darker side to the man she loves (Baldoni) and must face the biggest decision of her life. Leigh and Tim talk changes, complex themes, stunning sets and Blake Lively's mini-me in this all-new episode.Check out our interview with director and star of It Ends With Us, Justin Baldoni.Kn...2024-08-1234 min
Popcorn PodcastTwisters reviewIf you feel it, chase it... Popcorn Podcast's Twisters review promises a howling good time, as Leigh and Tim delve into Lee Isaac Chung's sequel to the 1996 film that set the bar for disaster flicks. Twisters stars Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell and Anthony Ramos as storm chasers thrown together in the fight of their lives, but can the long-awaited action-packed blockbuster from Oscar-nominee Chung blow the original away? Tune in to find out in our no-spoiler review.Listen to our interview with Twisters and Minari director Lee Isaac Chung.Know someone who...2024-07-1437 min
Popcorn PodcastHannah Waddingham interview (The Garfield Movie)The delightful Hannah Waddingham drops by Popcorn Podcast to discuss her wickedly brilliant role in The Garfield Movie alongside Chris Pratt and Samuel L Jackson. Waddingham may be "jet-lagged up the wazoo" for our interview, but the triple-threat superstar still regales us with juicy tidbits about her villainous character, Jinx, shares why Saturdays are actually the worst day of the week and responds to a special message from Leigh.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Keep Popcorn Podcast on the air by shouting Leigh and Tim a...2024-05-2909 min
Popcorn PodcastKingdom of the Planet of the Apes reviewPopcorn Pals travels 300 years into the future with entertainment journalist Connor Dalton to chat Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Wes Ball takes the reins from director Matt Reeves for the fourth instalment in the wildly successful and critically-acclaimed film series. Set many years after the reign of Caesar, Noa (Owen Teague), a young ape, goes on a journey that will lead him to question everything he's been taught about the past and make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike. Tim and Dalton talk The Simpsons connections, sequel fever, flawless visual effects and...2024-05-1846 min
Popcorn PodcastChallengers reviewGrab a fresh towel. Popcorn Podcast serves up a saucy Challengers movie review as Leigh and Tim rally over Luca Guadagnino's latest. The tense drama stars Zendaya, Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist as three tennis prodigies in a messy, sexy love triangle. Love-all, indeed.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends. Keep Popcorn Podcast on the air by shouting Leigh and Tim a movie snack.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest star...2024-04-1525 min
Popcorn PodcastMonkey Man reviewDev 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.Watch Popcorn Podcast's interview with Monkey Man star Dev Patel.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn P...2024-04-0129 min
Popcorn PodcastDune: Part Two reviewReturn 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 the film's themes and talk uncomfortable pregnancy-cam, sandy cracks and Feyd-Rautha (Austin Butler) roleplay.Know someone who loves mov...2024-03-0437 min
Popcorn PodcastArgylle reviewIs 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 Matthew Vaughn on YouTube: https://youtu.be/W2Ekacf9u5QKnow...2024-02-0538 min
Popcorn PodcastJoel Edgerton interview (The Boys In The Boat) - SpecialExplore 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 political upheaval. In this special interview episode, Edgerton spills the popcorn on his surprising water sports experience...2023-12-2913 min
Popcorn PodcastWonka reviewPopcorn 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 that's as sweet as a river of chocolate and as entertaining as an everlasting gobstopper.Know someone who...2023-12-1839 min
Popcorn PodcastJye Currie interview (The Promise) - SpecialPopcorn 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-being to support individuals on their path to recovery. In this Popcorn Pals chat, inspiring filmmaker Currie shares how he and Chris Hamilton began...2023-10-1923 min
Popcorn PodcastMatthew López interview (Red, White & Royal Blue) - SpecialPopcorn 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 comedy he drew inspiration from. All this and so much more in this very special episode of Popcorn P...2023-08-1014 min
Popcorn PodcastAsteroid City reviewThis 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 Andrew bask in Anderson's trademark whimsical narrative and pastel aesthetic, while sharing their relationship with Anderson as a filmmaker, his...2023-08-0651 min
Popcorn PodcastSophie Wilde and Zoe Terakes interview (Talk to Me) - SpecialPopcorn 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; and the surprising outlets that fill their cup. All this and so much more in this very special episode of Popc...2023-08-0113 min
Popcorn PodcastBarbie reviewBarbenheimer 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 from the films marketing campaign, its profound and mature themes, whether Gosling's turn as Ken is Oscar worthy and some...2023-07-211h 06
Popcorn PodcastMission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One reviewYour mission, should you choose to accept it, is to join Popcorn Pals and Leigh Livingstone as they review Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, starring Tom Cruise. In the seventh Mission: Impossible instalment, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson and Vanessa Kirby return as Ethan Hunt (Cruise) and his IMF team embark on their most dangerous mission yet: to track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity. Your favourite podcast duo reunite to talk one of the most anticipated films of the year in an explosive episode full of admiration of the...2023-07-1547 min
Popcorn PodcastIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny reviewPopcorn Pals embarks on an epic adventure, with James and Anthony from Raiders of the Lost Podcast, this week to review Harrison Fords final bow as Indy in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Mads Mikkelsen, Indiana Jones (Ford) is in a race against time to retrieve a legendary artifact that can change the course of history. Tim, James and Anthony discuss whether the franchises fifth entry lives up to expectations, the films astronomical budget, if director James Mangold delivers the same Spielberg magic, and a fast and furious cameo? All will be revealed...2023-07-041h 13
Popcorn PodcastNo Hard Feelings reviewPopcorn Pals is now a Jennifer Lawrence appreciation podcast. Find out why as Rotten Tomatoes certified film critic Peter Gray joins Tim to discuss new comedy, No Hard Feelings. Starring Andrew Barth Feldman and Matthew Broderick, it follows Maddie (Lawrence) who on the brink of losing her home, finds an intriguing job listing: helicopter parents looking for someone to bring their introverted 19-year-old son out of his shell before college. Tim and Peter revel in the comedic talents of JLaw, how much humour and heart there is to the story and what this film will hopefully achieve for the...2023-06-2442 min
Popcorn PodcastThe Flash reviewTravel through the multiverse with Popcorn Pals and content creator Jayden Rodrigues, as they go all out with a SPOILER review of the DCEU's most anticipated film of the year, The Flash. Starring Ezra Miller, Michael Keaton and Sasha Calle, The Flash sees worlds collide when Barry Allen (Miller) uses his superpowers to travel back in time in order to change the events of the past. But when his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, Barry must save the world that he is in and return to the future that he knows. Tim and Jay discuss...2023-06-181h 14
Popcorn PodcastElemental reviewCome along to Elemental City with Popcorn Pals and Dave Lee a.k.a. Dave Lee Down Under, as they discuss the latest original Disney Pixar animated film, Elemental. With an impressive voice cast including Leah Lewis, Mamoudou Athie and Catherine O’Hara, Elemental follows the story of an unlikely pair, Ember and Wade, who live in a city where fire, water, land and air residents live together. Opposites attract in this coming of age rom com, a first of its kind in animation and Tim and Dave have much to discuss. From its captivating visuals, relatable characters and sto...2023-06-1754 min
Popcorn PodcastSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse reviewEnter the Spider-Verse with Popcorn Pals and Nick L'Barrow, from Nick's Flix Fix, to discuss one of the most anticipated films of the year, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. In the sequel, Brooklyn’s full-time friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, Miles Morales, is catapulted across the Multiverse and must redefine what it means to be a hero so he can save the people he loves most. Tim and Nick's spider-senses are tingling as they discuss the incredible visual language of the film, how the franchise has matured and what it means for the superhero genre moving forward. But does Miles Morales's second of...2023-06-041h 01
Popcorn PodcastMafia Mamma reviewPopcorn Podcast infiltrates the Italian Mafia this week to discuss Australian icon Toni Collette's new action comedy, Mafia Mamma. Collette plays an American mum who inherits her mafia don grandfather's empire in Italy and defies everyone's expectations as the new head of the family business. But is Mafia Mamma a cinematic offer you can't refuse, or a hit gone wrong? Find out what Leigh and Tim think in one of the saltiest episodes of all time.Plus, announcements from Star Wars Celebration 2023; Moana to receive live-action treatment; Indiana Jones and The Dial Of Destiny's premiere at C...2023-04-1633 min
Popcorn PodcastThe Menu reviewPopcorn Podcast serves up a delicious review of dark comedy The Menu. The multi-course movie stars Anya Taylor-Joy and Nicholas Hoult as guests who travel to a coastal island to eat at an exclusive isolated restaurant where the reclusive, celebrated Chef Julian Slowik (Ralph Fiennes) has prepared a lavish tasting menu with a few surprise twists. Listen as Leigh and Tim savour the secrets and shocks of The Menu in an unmissable episode.Plus, Margot Robbie's Pirates of the Caribbean film axed by Disney; The Princess Diaries 3 has fans excited; and a first look at Magic...2022-11-2027 min
Popcorn PodcastThree Thousand Years of Longing reviewPopcorn Podcast reviews Three Thousand Years of Longing, iconic Australian director George Miller's first film in seven years. Starring Tilda Swinton and Idris Elba, it tells the story of a lonely scholar on a trip to Istanbul who discovers a Djinn who offers her three wishes in exchange for his freedom. Find out if Leigh and Tim were enchanted by this fantastical tale of love and loss. Plus, The Rings of Power takes hold of your hosts; John Krasinski is back in the director's chair with a very different film; and Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey has us...2022-09-0439 min
Popcorn PodcastBeast reviewPopcorn Podcast activates beast mode to review Idris Elba's new movie, Beast. The man vs animal action follows a father and his two teenage daughters who find themselves being hunted by a massive rogue lion hell-bent on proving the Savannah has but one apex predator. Dr Nate Samuels (Elba) must protect his own pride from the jaws of nature or die trying. Plus, Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling re-team for a 1960s heist; the Ferris Bueller's Day Off spin-off in the works; Disney+ Day promises big releases; and more DCEU delays surface. We hope you enjoy this jam-packed episode...2022-08-2828 min
Popcorn PodcastWhere The Crawdads Sing reviewVenture into the marshlands of North Carolina with Popcorn Podcast as Leigh and Tim discuss Where The Crawdads Sing. Based on the international best-selling novel by Delia Owens, the journey of mysterious "marsh girl" Kya is brought to life by rising star Daisy Edgar-Jones. Does this adaptation from director Olivia Newman faithfully and effectively translate the story to screen? Plus, is Top Gun 3 really a good idea?; Amy Winehouse biopic Back To Black has Leigh hopping mad; Taron Egerton is manifesting a role in the MCU; and a Halloween Ends trailer is just around the corner.Know someone who...2022-07-1735 min
Popcorn PodcastELVIS reviewShake, rattle and roll with Popcorn Podcast's review of Baz Luhrmann's ELVIS film. Join Leigh and Tim for the final episode of season seven, as they discuss everything from the incredible transformation of Austin Butler into Elvis Presley to Luhrmann's visually spectacular filmmaking style and Oscar-worthy production design from the legend that is Catherine Martin. Plus, surprising sequel news from Joker and Knives Out; an ab-tastic first look at Ryan Gosling as Barbie's beau Ken; and the moving trailer for My Policeman, starring Harry Styles.Watch Popcorn Podcast's interviews with Baz Luhrmann, Olivia DeJonge, Catherine Martin...2022-06-1942 min
Popcorn PodcastBuckley's ChanceIn Popcorn Podcast's final episode for season five, Leigh and Tim take a look at Aussie film Buckley's Chance. This family drama about loss, forgiveness and dingoes is ripe for discussion. But does it leave Leigh and Tim satisfied? Plus, we get a first look at Supergirl; Mark Wahlberg makes us emotional; Nicolas Cage goes truffle foraging; Disney has found its live-action Snow White; and Transformers activates beast mode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-2725 min
Popcorn PodcastLand + Wrath of ManLeigh and Tim talk Land, Robin Wright's directorial debut about a woman who has lost everything and is struggling to survive – both mentally and physically. Plus, Leigh breaks down Guy Ritchie's Wrath Of Man; Leonardo DiCaprio considers remaking Another Round; Sony Pictures and Disney strike a landmark deal; and is MonsterVerse movie Son of Kong really happening? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-05-0229 min
Popcorn PodcastMulanDoes Disney's live-action Mulan live up to the original animation? Leigh and Tim share if it's worth the premier price tag. Plus, a new Bond trailer hits hard, The Godfather III gets a do-over, and why The Batman production has been delayed again Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-09-0620 min
Popcorn PodcastI Am WomanLeigh and Tim talk Helen Reddy biopic I Am Woman. Plus, there's a first look at Disney's Raya And The Last Dragon, John Carpenter resurrects The Thing, and The New Mutants brings superhero horror to the big screen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-08-3021 min
Popcorn PodcastDC FanDome 2020 - SpecialLeigh and Tim unpack all the exciting movie reveals from DC FanDome's epic virtual convention, including first looks at Wonder Woman 1984, The Batman, The Suicide Squad, Black Adam and so much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-08-2531 min
Popcorn PodcastTenetLeigh and Tim jump into Christopher Nolan's time-bending sci-fi Tenet. Plus, a glamorous teaser for Death On The Nile unveils another star-studded cast, there are big reveals from the DC Universe and here comes the next 80s remake Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-08-2319 min
Popcorn PodcastThe Secret: Dare To DreamThis week, Leigh and Tim unlock The Secret: Dare To Dream. Plus, there's a Dune trailer on the way, Tron is set to go another round, and what is Madonna's new movie project? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-08-1616 min
Popcorn PodcastUnhinged + Made In ItalyLeigh and Tim are gridlocked over road rage thriller Unhinged, then take a trip to Tuscany with Made In Italy. Plus, Mulan comes to Disney Plus, there are major DC Universe footage drops on the way and Tom Hanks is in talks for a live-action Disney remake Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-08-0921 min
Popcorn PodcastThe Burnt Orange HeresyLeigh and Tim peel back the many layers of art-world thriller The Burnt Orange Heresy. Plus, James Cameron pens a heartfelt letter, major footage drops from The New Mutants and why we may see Tenet sooner than we think Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-2620 min
Popcorn PodcastThe King Of Staten Island + Where'd You Go, BernadetteIn a new season of Popcorn Podcast, Leigh and Tim discuss touching dramedy The King Of Staten Island and Richard Linklater's latest Where'd You Go, Bernadette. Plus, the movies getting their second shot in cinemas, Atom Smasher actor revealed, and a new look at The New Mutants Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-1924 min
Popcorn PodcastArtemis Fowl + Greed reviewLeigh and Tim uncover if the criticism about much-maligned Artemis Fowl is valid, while Steve Coogan's Greed poses bigger questions. Plus, Michael Keaton is set to reprise his most famous role, a Twister reboot gets Leigh in a whirl and Margot Robbie spearheads a Pirates of the Caribbean reboot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-06-2827 min
Popcorn PodcastBloodshot reviewLeigh and Tim take on superhero blockbuster Bloodshot starring Vin Diesel. Plus, the Oscars gets postponed, Kristen Stewart's royal new role and Weta Digital is set to revolutionise animation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-06-2119 min
Popcorn PodcastJust Mercy reviewLeigh and Tim unpack biographical drama Just Mercy. Plus, Keanu Reeves dominates this week's movie news and the important documentaries Madman has made free to watch in June Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-06-1417 min
Popcorn PodcastThe Trip To Greece reviewLeigh and Tim go on The Trip To Greece with Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon. Plus, the winners of the Popcorn Podcast Giveaway are announced, Cannes Film Festival releases its 2020 line-up and production resumes on some big upcoming releases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-06-0713 min
Popcorn PodcastEscape From Pretoria + Guns Akimbo reviewIt's a Daniel Radcliffe double-bill this week, as Leigh and Tim discuss Escape From Pretoria and Guns Akimbo. Plus, it's the last chance to win in the First Anniversary Giveaway, Wolfman is coming and who could ever replace David Bowie in Labyrinth? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-3119 min
Popcorn PodcastThe Gentlemen reviewLeigh and Tim discuss Guy Ritchie's latest crime caper, The Gentlemen. Plus, why you need to follow Sam Neill on Instagram and can Christopher Nolan's Tenet carry the weight of post-coronavirus expectations? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-1718 min
Popcorn PodcastSonic the Hedgehog reviewLeigh and Tim discuss why you should rush to see Sonic the Hedgehog. Plus, Taika Waititi takes on Star Wars, Tom Cruise's new project is out of this world, and there's another chance to win in the Popcorn Podcast giveaway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-1022 min
Popcorn PodcastLike A Boss + Hearts and Bones reviewIt's a jam-packed episode as Leigh and Tim review comedy Like A Boss and Aussie-made drama Hearts and Bones. Plus, there are new movies in the works, the Academy makes some changes and the first codeword in the Popcorn Podcast Anniversary Giveaway is revealed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-0325 min
Popcorn PodcastOnward reviewIt's Popcorn Podcast's first anniversary! In a celebratory episode, Leigh and Tim review Pixar's Onward, deliver the latest movie news – full of prequels, reboots and jukebox flicks – and announce a super special giveaway that's not to be missed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-2620 min
Popcorn PodcastMidway reviewLeigh and Tim talk war drama Midway. Plus, we get a first look at sci-fi blockbuster Dune, Mark Ruffalo shares his hopes for a solo Hulk film and there's a peek at Tom Hardy as Al Capone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-1917 min
Popcorn PodcastSpies in Disguise reviewLeigh and Tim share why you should flock to see Spies in Disguise. Plus, studios are starting to make some big decisions and Leigh is devastated by one movie delay in particular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-0518 min
Popcorn PodcastBirds of Prey reviewLeigh and Tim delve into the colourful chaos of Birds of Prey this week, plus there's Wonder Woman and Rally Car news, as well as more movie delays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-2916 min
Popcorn PodcastThe Invisible Man reviewIsolation is the name of the game this week, which is fitting for Leigh and Tim's The Invisible Man review. Plus, there are more movements in film releases and production schedules, but there are still great movies to see in the cinema. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-2219 min
Popcorn PodcastQueen & Slim reviewQueen & Slim casts a confronting spell this week. Plus, while COVID-19 puts the film industry on hold and blockbusters like Bond and Fast and Furious 9 get delayed, Leigh and Tim are still bringing you the latest movie reviews and news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-1521 min
Popcorn PodcastThe Call of The Wild + Richard Jewell reviewLeigh hears the Call of The Wild, while Tim shares if true story Richard Jewell is a hero or zero. Plus, we're gung-ho for Guns Akimbo, but Cupid news and a trailer full of shower rubbing leave us less enthused. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-02-2324 min
Popcorn PodcastHoney Boy reviewLeigh and Tim get an early look at Shia LeBeouf's Honey Boy catharsis. Plus, big sequels are locked down, Billie Eilish's Bond song is revealed and Robert Pattinson's bat suit sends us all into a spin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-02-1626 min
Popcorn PodcastThe Lighthouse + H is for Happiness reviewLeigh and Tim descend into the riveting madness of The Lighthouse, then come up for air with the joyous H is for Happiness. Plus, we get first looks at Spiral: The Book of Saw and Bill and Ted Face the Music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-02-0922 min
Popcorn PodcastThe Peanut Butter Falcon + A Hidden Life reviewLeigh and Tim go on a heartwarming journey with The Peanut Butter Falcon and take on Terrence Malick's A Hidden Life. Plus, there's Transformers, Top Gun and Bond news, and a new Fast and the Furious 9 trailer sticks it to the competition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-02-0227 min
Popcorn PodcastA Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood + Underwater reviewLeigh and Tim learn the art of patience with A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood and dive into deep-sea thriller Underwater. Plus, there's tea spilled in the new Matrix movie, new buzzword sidequel doesn't sit well with Tim and why Leigh is begging Disney to stop doing this one thing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-01-2622 min
Popcorn PodcastAcademy Award Nominations 2020 - SpecialLeigh and Tim discuss all the nomination hits and misses from the film awards season's biggest event – the Oscars. With the prestigious ceremony almost upon us, find out who are the favourites to win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-01-2228 min
Popcorn PodcastBombshell + Bad Boys for Life reviewSeason three of Popcorn Podcast kicks off with the shocking Bombshell and action-packed Bad Boys for Life. Plus, Leigh and Tim discuss why it's too early for the Avatar hype machine, the surprising cameo in Morbius and why we won't see Jaymie Bond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-01-1929 min
Popcorn Podcast1917 review - BonusLeigh and Tim discuss Sam Mendes' 1917 and the filmmaking techniques that make this war epic one of the most compelling movies of 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-01-0509 min
Popcorn PodcastLittle Women review - BonusLeigh and Tim discuss Greta Gerwig's take on Little Women in this mini holiday special. The updated classic features star performances from an incredible cast, but is it enough to warrant the remake? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-12-3110 min
Popcorn PodcastCats + Jumanji: The Next Level review - BonusIt's a Popcorn Podcast Boxing Day special featuring Cats and Jumanji: The Next Level. Leigh and Tim have their expectations played with like a ball of yarn as one pleasantly surprises, while the other disappoints. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-12-2520 min
Popcorn PodcastStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker reviewThe Skywalker saga comes to an end with The Rise of Skywalker. Leigh and Tim unpack the epic Star Wars conclusion 42 years in the making with a no-spoiler review. From what could have been to budget cuts in the First Order, it's all here. Plus there's a new Top Gun trailer and Jumanji comes in strong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-12-2227 min
Popcorn PodcastJojo Rabbit reviewLeigh and Tim review Taika Waititi's delightfully quirky Jojo Rabbit. Plus, Kill Bill 3 is on the cards, the first Wonder Woman trailer wows and The Rise of Skywalker is just around the corner! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-12-1520 min
Popcorn PodcastKnives Out + Mrs Lowry and Son reviewThe knives come out as Leigh and Tim disagree over a new murder mystery, and review the amusingly bleak Mrs Lowry and Son. Plus, a Michael Jackson movie causes controversy, a superhero-sized wager is set, and why you shouldn't leave a Lucasfilm script lying around Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-12-0129 min
Popcorn PodcastJudy and Punch reviewJudy and Punch pulls all the right strings for an Aussie-made triumph. Plus, Frozen 2 breaks records, Leigh and Tim talk releasing the Snyder Cut and why Hollywood isn't fooling us anymore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-11-2422 min
Popcorn PodcastTerminator Dark Fate + Emu Runner reviewLeigh and Tim get into Terminator Dark Fate, with the episode theme episode being: 'Is It Needed?' Plus, there's new Australian movie Emu Runner, big Star Wars and biopic news and do you have Dwayne Johnson fatigue? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-11-0328 min
Popcorn PodcastHustlers + Gemini Man reviewHustlers has Leigh and Tim hooked, but double the Will Smith can't save Gemini Man. Plus, there's a Ballerina side project spinning out of John Wick, The Grudge reboot raises red flags, the best backside in Hollywood and why Tim is hanging his hopes on Elizabeth Banks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-10-1324 min
Popcorn PodcastJudy + Joker reviewLeigh and Tim take on two wildly different movies: Judy and Joker. One is a biopic and the other is one of the most contentious movies of the year. Plus, Ride Like a Girl gallops to the top of the box office, Frozen 2 gives us a new earworm, there's a killer cast for Poirot's next mystery and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-10-0633 min
Popcorn PodcastRide Like A Girl reviewLeigh and Tim race their Ride Like A Girl review straight to your ears. How will Ang Lee's Gemini Man affect Scorsese's next flick? There's huge Star Wars and Jurassic World news, and you won't want to miss Tim's John Travolta impression. Ready, set, listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-09-2926 min
Popcorn PodcastAd Astra reviewIt's a jam-packed episode as Leigh and Tim review Brad Pitt's space drama Ad Astra, as well as cover Angry Birds 2, Downton Abbey, Rambo: Last Blood, Good Boys and so much more! Discover which one was fun, which was confusing, which one pasted over plot holes with music and which one will have you laughing out loud from start to finish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-09-2223 min
Popcorn PodcastIt Chapter Two reviewIt has returned and so have Leigh and Tim to review Chapter Two. Coming together from opposite sides of the world, Leigh and Tim's opinions on the Stephen King saga are as different as the recording locations. Plus, Tim breaks down The Kitchen, there's Suicide Squad and Halloween news, and don't miss an exciting Popcorn Podcast ticket giveaway! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-09-1025 min
Popcorn PodcastDragged Across Concrete reviewLeigh and Tim get stuck on a stakeout they didn't sign up for reviewing Dragged Across Concrete. Plus, Pixar makes a return to originals with Soul and Onward, there's BIG Disney news and you'll never guess Richard Linklater's next project – all this and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-09-0126 min
Popcorn PodcastAngel Has Fallen reviewLeigh and Tim review Angel Has Fallen, but why does an appearance from Jada Pinkett Smith have Leigh fuming? Hearts break with big Spider-Man news and everybody is officially onboard the Keanussaince, so why not make another Matrix? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-08-2424 min
Popcorn PodcastOnce Upon A Time In Hollywood reviewStraight from the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Sydney premiere, take a ride with Leigh and Tim through Tarantino's love letter to Tinseltown. Plus, Leigh petitions to make Henry Cavill a Disney prince, Tim is devastated by some Little Mermaid news, who is Drunk Funcle and what on earth is a spiritual sequel? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-08-1726 min
Popcorn PodcastMidsommar reviewMidsommar makes a big impact this week, while Emma Thompson continues her reign as the British Meryl Streep, Palm Beach makes some nice waves, and Tim and Leigh think the Fast and Furious cast should put their toys back in the turbo-powered pram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-08-1120 min
Popcorn PodcastHobbs and Shaw ReviewLeigh and Tim break down action-packed Fast and Furious spin-off Hobbs and Shaw, starring Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham as the butt-kicking odd-couple, as well as discuss Hamlet reimagining Ophelia.In movie news, Thor: Love and Thunder heads to Sydney, a second Simpsons movie is in the works and a Rocketman sing-along has Tim sharing why he doesn't do cinema karaoke.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast...2019-08-0428 min
Popcorn PodcastThe Lion King ReviewLeigh and Tim go to war over Disney's The Lion King. Whose side are you on? The co-hosts also ask the big questions, like, should Prince Eric have tattoos? And how can Taylor Swift and the cast of Cats go proper method in their Lorna Jane activewear?Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast...2019-07-2139 min
Popcorn PodcastSpider-Man: Far From Home spoiler reviewJoin Leigh and Tim for a spoiler-filled review of Spider-Man: Far From Home. From the aftermath of Endgame to Tom Holland's performance as the web-slinger, Popcorn Podcast digs deep on the big reveals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-07-0727 min
Popcorn PodcastSpider-Man: Far From Home reviewIt's a jam-packed episode as Leigh and Tim do spoiler-free reviews of Spider-Man: Far From Home, Toy Story 4, Yesterday and Parasite! Plus, Henry Cavill brings us a ripped AF Sherlock Holmes, Bond 25 combats a run of bad luck with a minute-long music video and the insanely high-octane trailer for Hobbs and Shaw has us hyperventilating. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-06-3025 min
Popcorn PodcastMen In Black: International reviewMen In Black International has arrived! Does it look as good as the original did? Leigh and Tim review, as well as discuss Frozen 2 theories and share the remake no one asked for. Plus, there's more (!) from the plagued Bond 25 set, King Richard is coming, and Toy Story 4 and The Secret Life of Pets 2 go head-to-head. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-06-1628 min
Popcorn PodcastTolkien + X-Men Dark Phoenix reviewTim breaks down the merits of Tolkien while Leigh fires up about X-Men's Dark Phoenix in spoiler-free reviews. Plus, more from the beleaguered Bond 25 set, why The Lion King makes Tim nervous, Leigh reveals a dirty secret that's sure to get her fired from the podcast and how exactly do you pronounce biopic? All this and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-06-0925 min
Popcorn PodcastRocketman reviewRocketman launches into cinemas with a fresh take on the fallout from fame and excess. Meanwhile, Leigh continues her one-woman parade for Dexter Fletcher, Avengers Endgame is about to be the most successful film of all time, there's a cavalcade of trailers to catch up on and another new Kingsman movie is coming our way – whether Tim likes it or not! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-06-0223 min
Popcorn PodcastAladdin reviewTake a magical carpet ride with Leigh and Tim into Guy Ritchie's live-action Aladdin. Plus, Rocketman shoots to Sydney from Cannes, Tim can't believe what Chris Rock is doing, Leigh reveals the only movie she's ever walked out on and who you gonna call when you want yet another Ghostbusters reboot? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-05-2626 min