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Popcorn Podcast

Leigh Livingstone and Tim Iffland

Popcorn Podcast"s bite-sized salty episodes will help you decide what movies to watch next. With exciting celebrity interviews, new movie reviews, giveaways, movie news and more, Popcorn Podcast with Leigh and Tim is for movie lovers everywhere. Hosted by entertainment journalist Leigh and movie expert Tim.Got a few minutes? Help us out by filling in this survey: http://bit.ly/popcornpodcast-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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41:02

Wicked: For Good: A darker, bolder, devastating finale

Popcorn Podcast ·

2025/11/19

In this spoiler-free review ofWicked: For Good, Popcorn Podcast breaks down the darker, politically charged finale to the Wicked saga. We explore the emotional stakes, the expanded world-building, stand-out performances from Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, and the musical moments that define this concluding chapter.More Popcorn: Jonathan Bailey takes us behind the scenes of WickedJon M Chu talks In The Heights with Popcorn PodcastPopcorn Podcast's no-spoiler Wicked reviewKnow someone who loves

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28:29

The Running Man review

Popcorn Podcast ·

2025/11/17

Glen Powell in a towel. Lee Pace without a face... Edgar Wright trades kinetic comedy for grim dystopia in The Running Man, building a world where reality TV is literal life-or-death and 'New Dollars' decide who survives. Glen Powell rages, Colman Domingo dazzles, Josh Brolin terrifies, and Michael Cera booby-traps an entire house like an unhinged Home Alone tribute.More Popcorn: Popcorn Podcast's Twisters review promises a howling good timeReturn to Arrakis for Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part TwoKnow

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13:08

MOVIE NEWS: Brendan Fraser & Rachel Weisz reunite,...

Popcorn Podcast ·

2025/11/16

Welcome to Popcorn Podcast's salty, snackable movie news series, where we serve up freshly popped kernels from the film world. Join us for a buttery blast through the news of a new Mummy film with Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz reuniting, the Gremlins are back for a third helping, Miss Piggy is getting cancelled by Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone and some epic trailer drops from Michael and The Devil Wears Prada 2.Know someone who loves movies? Please sharePopcorn Podcastwith your friends.Keep

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57:02

Wicked defies more than gravity (REVISIT)

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2025/11/10

Goodness knows you should revisit Popcorn Podcast's thrillifying Wicked review ahead of the premiere of Wicked: For Good! 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 takes us behind the scenes of WickedJon M Chu talks In The Heights with Popcorn PodcastKnow someone who loves

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9:02

Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi on Predator: Badlands...

Popcorn Podcast ·

2025/11/06

For the first time inPredatorhistory, we see the world through the eyes of the hunter – played by actorDimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi. In thisPopcorn Podcastinterview, Schuster-Koloamatangi breaks down his transformation intoDek, a young Yautja outcast fighting to prove his worth inDan Trachtenberg’s(Prey,10 Cloverfield Lane) latest sci-fi thriller,Predator: Badlands.Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi shares how he:Learned the brand-newYautja languagebuilt for the filmHumanised cinema’s most feared

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10:09

Jonathan Bailey on Wicked and fiery Fiyero (REVISIT)

Popcorn Podcast ·

2025/11/05

People's Sexiest Man Alive, Jonathan Bailey, takes Popcorn Podcast behind the scenes of Jon M Chu's highly anticipated Wicked adaptation. Bailey, of Bridgerton fame, portrays Winkie Prince Fiyero, alongside Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba and Ariana Grande's Glinda. Here, he delights with talk of clunky booties, Wizard of Oz Easter eggs and how to dismount a horse in style. Tune in and swoon out ahead of Wicked: For Good's worldwide premiere.More Popcorn:Catch up on Popcorn Podcast's Wicked reviewJon M Chu

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26:21

Maggie Miles and Trisha Morton-Thomas: the story...

Popcorn Podcast ·

2025/10/30

Discover the extraordinary story behindJourney Home, David Gulpilil— the powerful new Australian documentary honouring one of cinema’s most iconic Indigenous actors. In this moving Popcorn Podcast interview, filmmakersMaggie Miles(High Ground) andTrisha Morton-Thomas (Kangaroo) reveal how David Gulpilil’s family and community fulfilled hisfinal wish to return him home to his ancestral land in Arnhem Land, over 4,500 kilometres away. Narrated byHugh Jackmanand featuring cultural storytellerDanzal

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23:56

Good Fortune: Keanu Reeves, Aziz Ansari and the price...

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2025/10/29

Can money really buy happiness? Popcorn Podcast unpacks Aziz Ansari’s directorial debut,Good Fortune, starring Keanu Reeves, Seth Rogen, Keke Palmer, and Sandra Oh. It's a heavenly high-concept comedy tackling class divides, gig work and the meaning of success. From Reeves’ scene-stealing turn as a bumbling angel to Ansari’s ambition behind the camera, this episode explores howGood Fortuneblends big laughs with big ideas.Expect to hear:Tiny wing appreciation.Keke Palmer's queen energy.Money vs

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26:15

Bugonia: Yorgos Lanthimos, Emma Stone and the absurd...

Popcorn Podcast ·

2025/10/27

Let's unpackBugonia, Yorgos Lanthimos’ latest darkly comic masterpiece starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons. Part conspiracy thriller, part absurdist black comedy,Bugonia exposes the chaos of corporate power, climate anxiety and social paranoia through Lanthimos’ unmistakable lens.You’ll hear:Which Korean cult classicBugoniareimagines.Why Emma Stone’s performance feels hauntingly real.Jesse Plemons’ award-worthy turn as a conspiracy theorist on the edge.The deeper meaning behind the bees, the alien

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12:01

MOVIE NEWS: Jim Carrey and Johnny Depp casting news...

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2025/10/26

Welcome to Popcorn Podcast's salty, snackable movie news series, where we serve up freshly popped kernels from the film world. Join us for a buttery blast through The Jetsons Live-action remake starring Jim Carrey, Johnny Depp as Scrooge is teased and we revel in Send Help trailer starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien. Plus, we celebrate Colman Domingo as The Cowardly Lion in Wicked: For Good and farewell Hollywood icon Diane Keaton. Know someone who loves movies? Please sharePopcorn Podcastwith

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15:06

Madeleine McGraw on growing up with Gwen: inside...

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2025/10/17

Popcorn Podcast welcomes rising starMadeleine McGrawto discuss her return asGweninBlumhouse’sBlack Phone 2. In this spoiler-light interview, Madeleine reveals how Gwen evolves from fearless kid to haunted teen; what it’s like sharing intense scenes withEthan Hawke’sterrifying Grabber; and howSuper 8dream sequences blur reality in Scott Derrickson’s chilling sequel. She also talks stunt work (she didalmost allof it!), the film’s sibling core withMason Thames, and portraying trauma and PTSD with

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24:36

Roofman: Channing Tatum’s most surprising performance...

Popcorn Podcast ·

2025/10/15

Roofmantells the real-life story of Jeffrey Manchester — a man who escaped prison and spent months living inside a Toys “R” Us. In this episode, Popcorn Podcast reviews howRoofmanblends heist thrills, emotional stakes and nostalgia in a way that’s equal parts unsettling and captivating.Let's discuss: Why Channing Tatum’s performance might be his most daring yet.The film’s tonal balancing act between humour and empathy.What makesRoofmana compelling true-crime drama.Nostalgic callbacks to Toys “R” Us

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25:00

Black Phone 2 review

Popcorn Podcast ·

2025/10/13

We answer the call to explore Scott Derrickson’s haunting sequel to 2022 horror hit The Black Phone. With Ethan Hawke back as the Grabber, Mason Thames delivering teen angst with a side of PTSD and Madeleine McGraw stepping into the spotlight, this episode unpacks trauma, myth and supernatural horror against an icy new backdrop in Black Phone 2.Let's discuss:HowBlack Phone 2expands its mythology and themes of grief.Ethan Hawke’s masked performance and the mystery behind it.The balance between

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9:05

MOVIE NEWS: The Simpsons Movie 2, A Minecraft Movie 2...

Popcorn Podcast ·

2025/10/12

Welcome to Popcorn Podcast's salty, snackable movie news series, where we serve up freshly popped kernels from the film world. Join us for a buttery blast through announcements for The Simpsons Movie 2, A Minecaft Movie 2 and another remake of 1980s TV classic Miami Vice, plus, Tangled's live-action remake from Disney eyes Scarlett Johansson for a big role.Know someone who loves movies? Please sharePopcorn Podcastwith your friends.Keep Popcorn Podcast on the air byshouting Leigh and Tim a movie

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13:49

Behind The Travellers with Bryan Brown and Bruce...

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2025/10/07

Two icons ofAustralian cinema,Bryan Brown(Cocktail,Boy Swallows Universe) andOscar-winning director Bruce Beresford(Driving Miss Daisy,Ladies in Black), reunite to discuss their heartfelt new filmThe Travellers — a moving story about family, love, and finding meaning in coming home. In thisPopcorn Podcastinterview, weexplore how Beresford transformed real-life experiences — including a surreal 'Jesus Christ bloodline' encounter — into a universal story of grief and humour. Meanwhile, Brown reflects

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21:22

Nick Offerman on humour, extremism and the power of...

Popcorn Podcast ·

2025/10/04

Nick Offerman (Parks and Recreation,The Last of Us) joins Popcorn Podcast to talk about his gripping new filmSovereign. Offerman shares how he approached playing sovereign citizen Jerry Kane — a father consumed by radical beliefs — while keeping humanity at the heart of the role. Expect powerful insights, heartfelt reflection and hilarious stories about co-star Jacob Tremblay.More Popcorn: Patrick Warburton on iconic characters and living largeNick Frost shares How To Train Your DragonKnow someone

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21:16

From Gold Diggers to Hollywood: Claire Lovering on...

Popcorn Podcast ·

2025/10/03

Claire Lovering joins Popcorn Podcast to talkPlay Dirty, the latest wild ride from Shane Black. The actor reveals what it was like working alongside Mark Wahlberg and Keegan-Michael Key, improvising on set, and finding the funny in disguises and heists. We also hear about her comedy roots, Groundlings ambitions and why even thieves need a moral code. We hope you enjoy this fun, insightful chat with one of Australia’s rising stars.More Popcorn:Keke Palmer is having One Of Them DaysCursed characters

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13:19

Max Minghella talks Shell and DC's Clayface update

Popcorn Podcast ·

2025/10/02

Actor and director Max Minghella joins Popcorn Podcast to discuss his new horror-thrillerShell. From comparisons toDeath Becomes Her to Elisabeth Moss and Kate Hudson’s powerhouse performances and the wild 25-day shoot packed with challenging practical effects, Minghella also reveals lessons learned from working with filmmakers David Fincher, George Clooney and Damien Chazelle — plus shares a Clayface tease and what it's like working in James Gunn’s DC Universe.More Popcorn:Alex Scharfmann on Death

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12:57

MOVIE NEWS: Wicked: For Good, Avatar: Fire and Ash...

Popcorn Podcast ·

2025/09/28

Welcome to Popcorn Podcast's salty, snackable movie news series, where we serve up freshly popped kernels from the film world. Join us for a buttery blast through some big trailer drops from Wicked: For Good and Avatar: Fire and Ash and nostalgic feels as Spaceballs 2 starts production in Sydney, Australia.Know someone who loves movies? Please sharePopcorn Podcastwith your friends.Keep Popcorn Podcast on the air byshouting Leigh and Tim a movie snack.Visitpopcornpodcast.comfor movie reviews,

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28:33

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey review

Popcorn Podcast ·

2025/09/22

Step through the door with Popcorn Podcast as Leigh and Tim unlock what’s on the other side of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey.Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell star as single strangers Sarah and David who meet at a mutual friend’s wedding and find themselves on a sweeping adventure wherethey re-live important moments from their pasts and have a chance to alter their futures. With all the promise of a brilliant cast, and celebrated indie director and screenwriter behind the story, it's sure to be a hit,

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