Make a Brad Pitt stop for Popcorn Podcast's F1: The Movie episode, as we go full throttle with our review of the latest from Top Gun: Maverick filmmaker Joseph Kosinski. F1: The Movie follows Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt), the "greatest who never was", who is encouraged to return to the track by a former teammate and owner of a struggling Formula One team (Javier Bardem). But Sonny soon finds the road to redemption is not something you can travel alone. Whether you’re a racing fanatic or just here for...
Jun 23, 2025•38 min•Season 14Ep. 18
We are officially going interstellar with the masterminds behind Pixar’s dazzling new adventure, Elio. We’re joined by a group of talented female filmmakers, Madeline Sharafian , Domee Shi , and Mary Alice Drumm , who each bring incredible Pixar pedigree and heart to this cosmic tale of identity, connection and one very enthusiastic 11-year-old Earthling. In our chat, this award-winning trio talks about the power of the Pixar prologue and how they collaborated with some of the best minds in scie...
Jun 20, 2025•14 min
We welcome a special guest who’s truly out of this world, and not just because he’s in Pixar’s new film Elio . Joining us is none other than the towering talent (literally and figuratively) Brad Garrett! The Emmy-winning Everybody Loves Raymond star and Pixar regular taps into all his comedic and dramatic chops to play Lord Grigon, a galactic warlord with a short fuse. In a chat with Popcorn Podcast, Garrett shares the secret to Lord Grigon, his love of voice work and Pixar, and if he’d go to sp...
Jun 18, 2025•12 min
Academy Award-nominee Celine Song returns with sophomore film Materialists , starring Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans. Songs’ follow-up to acclaimed debut Past Lives follows a young, ambitious New York City matchmaker who finds herself torn between the perfect guy and her imperfect ex. Leigh and Tim break down this non-traditional rom-com to understand its message, characters and if love really is just a box-ticking exercise, or something far more primitive than we realise. More Pop...
Jun 17, 2025•23 min•Season 14Ep. 17
We're talking How To Train Your Dragon live-action as we break down how director Dean DeBlois brings Hiccup (Mason Thames) and Toothless to life like never before — with jaw-dropping visuals, emotional performances and dragons so real you'll swear you feel the heat coming from the screen. Is this adaptation of DreamWorks' hit animation franchise a nostalgia cash-in or does it soar on its own wings? Tune in to find out. More Popcorn: Nick Frost takes us behind the scenes of How To Train Your Drag...
Jun 16, 2025•31 min•Season 14Ep. 16
We sink our teeth into Dangerous Animals, the new film from The Loved Ones director Sean Byrne, starring Jai Courtney and Hassie Harrison. From butt-clenching tension to grisly kills and Courtney's unhinged performance, we unpack everything that makes this Aussie horror a must-watch. Tune in for behind-the-scenes bites and all the reasons Dangerous Animals could be your next cult favourite. More Popcorn: What's on The Menu? A tense, taut, thriller! Know someone who loves movies? Please share Pop...
Jun 10, 2025•25 min•Season 14Ep. 15
Comedy icon. Sci-fi lover. Dragon whisperer. The brilliant Nick Frost joins Popcorn Podcast to talk How To Train Your Dragon — the beloved animated franchise reimagined in stunning live-action. Frost shares how a busted knee changed one big thing about his Gobber the Belch, what it's like acting opposite invisible dragons and Mason Thames, and dishes on what diehard fans will love about this take on the Viking world of Berk. More Popcorn: Patrick Warburton talks famous roles and living large in ...
Jun 09, 2025•15 min
Award-winning filmmaker and acclaimed Mr Robot actor Michael Cristofer (The Witches of Eastwick, Original Sin, Casanova) joins Popcorn Podcast to unpack the artistry, emotion and powerhouse performances of his new film, The Great Lillian Hall . In this intimate and insightful conversation, Cristofer — a Pulitzer and Tony recipient — shares what drew him to the poignant story of a legendary stage actress facing memory loss, brought to life breathtakingly by Jessica Lange. Cristofer also opens up ...
Jun 06, 2025•17 min
Beloved for his unforgettable villainous roles in Harry Potter, The Patriot and more, Jason Isaacs joins Popcorn Podcast to reveal the man behind the menace — and the magic. In this intimate interview, Isaacs opens up about his moving new film The Salt Path – a story of love, loss, and walking into the unknown, co-starring Gillian Anderson. He also discusses the emotional journey of portraying real-life struggles, the surprising way this role challenged him, and the healing power of movies. Expe...
May 30, 2025•24 min
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 universe with emotional weight, and the moment that made them cry on set… and they drop a few big behind the scenes reveals. More ...
May 29, 2025•12 min
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 bold new darkness. Is this Anderson's return to peak form? Or has his whimsy worn thin? More Popcorn: Join ...
May 26, 2025•30 min•Season 14Ep. 14
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 someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends. Keep Popcorn Podcast on the air by shout...
May 19, 2025•37 min•Season 14Ep. 13
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 unravels on a remote Australian beach; and which surprising films inspired The Surfer’s aesthetic. Don't miss this interview with one of indi...
May 14, 2025•19 min
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 action and maybe even deduct a few plot holes. More Popcorn: Open up Popcorn Podcast's Black Bag Know someone who loves movies? Please ...
Apr 28, 2025•28 min•Season 14Ep. 12
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 with one of Australia's most incredible talents. More Popcorn: Star Richard Roxburgh on his biggest role yet Know someo...
Apr 18, 2025•13 min
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 powerful conversation about courage and the cost of journalism that you won't want to miss. More Popcorn: Dire...
Apr 17, 2025•19 min
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 Mendoza share the significance behind throwback song Call on Me, their unique approach to the script and ...
Apr 16, 2025•14 min
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? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends. Keep Popcorn Podcast on the air by shouting Leigh and Tim...
Apr 15, 2025•13 min
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 our Black Bag review Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends. ...
Apr 14, 2025•25 min•Season 14Ep. 11
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 including Ridley Scott, John Carpenter, James Cameron and Steven Spielberg. In our chat, Scharfman shares h...
Apr 10, 2025•21 min
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 someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends. Keep Popcorn Podcast on the a...
Apr 07, 2025•36 min•Season 14Ep. 10
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 to be released theatrically. In our chat, Bauza discusses balancing the insanity and heart of a Loon...
Mar 28, 2025•23 min
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, whose coercive control reveals an even more sinister secret on the isolated farm, the pros of workin...
Mar 26, 2025•21 min
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 narrative choices to determine if this is another classic from Levinson and De Niro. Listen for more... ...
Mar 25, 2025•28 min•Season 14Ep. 9
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 to the story, new musical numbers from hitmakers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and if the adaptation ...
Mar 24, 2025•33 min•Season 14Ep. 8
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 deceptive! More Popcorn: Our interview with Black Bag screenwriter David Koepp Know someone who loves mo...
Mar 17, 2025•31 min•Season 14Ep. 7
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: Revisit our review of The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson. Know someone who loves movies? Please shar...
Mar 10, 2025•36 min•Season 14Ep. 6
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 and save their friendship. Palmer talks laughing through struggles, working with SZA and coming of ...
Mar 05, 2025•7 min
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! Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends. Keep Popcorn Podcast o...
Mar 03, 2025•23 min
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 through the South of France. In our chat, Hammar and Wikingsson touch on the catharsis of their film...
Feb 24, 2025•17 min
