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Popcorn Podcast

Leigh Livingstone and Tim Iffland

Celebrate cinema with Popcorn Podcast"s bite-sized salty episodes, as entertainment journalist Leigh Livingstone and movie expert Tim Iffland help you decide what to watch next. With exciting A-list interviews, in-depth reviews, giveaways, movie news and more, this is Popcorn Podcast with Leigh and 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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12:45

Ari Aster on Eddington, fear and the future of cinema

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2025/08/19

Award-winning filmmaker Ari Aster (Hereditary,Midsommar,Beau Is Afraid) joins Popcorn Podcast for an in-depth conversation about his new Western,Eddington, starring Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal and Emma Stone. Aster talks making audiences queasy, why he returned to his New Mexico roots and how'Firework'by Katy Perry plays a key role in one of the unsettling film’s most unhinged moments.More Popcorn: Journey through the modern Wild West with EddingtonKnow someone who loves movies? Please

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24:56

The Naked Gun review

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2025/08/18

Popcorn Podcast dives headfirst intoThe Naked Gun, the laugh-a-second legacy sequel directed by Akiva Schaffer (The Lonely Island). With Liam Neeson stepping into slapstick comedy, Pamela Anderson reinventing herself with a standout scat scene and Danny Huston as the ultimate bad guy, this new instalment balances nostalgia with funnies. Leigh and Tim spotlight the film’s rapid-fire comedy, practical sight gags and unforgettable set pieces — from Neeson’s deadpan absurdity to an outrageous snowman

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5:55

MOVIE NEWS: Narnia, Shrek 5 and John Rambo

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2025/08/17

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 wardrobe with Netflix's Narnia: The Magician's Nephew – plus Shrek 5 changes and surprising casting news for John Rambo.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, celebrity interviews and

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25:36

Freakier Friday review

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2025/08/11

Big body-swap energy is back! Popcorn Podcast unpacks the heart, chaos and Y2K nostalgia ofFreakier Friday – Disney’s long-awaited sequel to beloved teen comedy Freaky Friday. Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan reprise their iconic roles, this time swapping with the next generation in a twist that’s every bit as hectic as you remember. We explore what works (and what doesn't), what winks at the original and chat about the film’s joyride-worthy soundtrack, cameos (Chad Michael Murray's Jake still has

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7:24

MOVIE NEWS: Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The...

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2025/08/10

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 to Scotland where Marvel'sSpider-Man: Brand New Day has begun filming – plus the release announcement for Mel Gibson's The Resurrection Of The Christ.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, celebrity

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12:40

MOVIE NEWS: San Diego Comic-Con and Avatar 3

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2025/08/03

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 throughSan Diego Comic-Con 2025 reveals, including Tron: Ares, Coyote vs Acme, Spinal Tap II, Hulk and The Toxic Avenger – plus the sizzling new trailer forAvatar: Fire and Ash.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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44:32

The Fantastic Four: First Steps review

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2025/07/28

It’s clobberin’ time onPopcorn Podcastas we talk Marvel’sThe Fantastic Four: First Steps, a bold reboot that blends cosmic stakes, retro flair and emotional family drama. From Pedro Pascal’s stretchy superdad to Vanessa Kirby’s powerhouse Sue Storm, we break down (spoiler-free!) why this might be Marvel’s most grounded superhero story yet – even with all the flying cars. Let's chat H.E.R.B.I.E the robot, Julia Garner’s mesmerising Silver Surfer and...thatCGI baby. With Phase Six ignited stronger

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44:23

Superman review

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2025/07/14

Look up, friends, and adjust those undies as Popcorn Podcast flies straight into a no-spoiler review of James Gunn's Superman. Is David Corenswet the perfect Superman? Does Rachel Brosnahan’s Lois Lane hold her own? And how soon should we expect the Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult) loves Superman fan fiction? Whether you're a comic book lover, cinema buff or just curious about one of the year's most talked-about blockbusters, this is the super review we've been dying to bring you.More Popcorn: James Gunn

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25:41

Karan Soni interview (A Nice Indian Boy)

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2025/07/11

We sit down with the endlessly talented Karan Soni — best known as Dopinder fromDeadpool— to chat about his charming new romantic comedy A Nice Indian Boy. Soni gets candid about bringing queer South Asian representation to the screen, talks chemistry with co-star Jonathan Groff and what it's like working with his real-life partner, director Roshan Sethi, to tell a story that’s as personal as it is universal.More Popcorn: Jonathan Groff fights for his family and his life in M Night Shyamalan's Knock

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44:12

Jurassic World: Rebirth review

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2025/07/07

It's season 15 of Popcorn Podcast and we're sinking our teeth intoJurassic World: Rebirth. Leigh and Tim extract everything you need to know about this return to a beloved franchise, from Scarlett Johansson’s action-packed turn as a mercenary with a conscience to director Gareth Edwards channelling Spielberg magic, as well as slutty little glasses, #JusticeForBrachiosaurus and tongue-twister dinos. IsRebirththe dino movie fans have been waiting for? Whether you're a lifelongJurassic Parkfan or just

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37:49

F1: The Movie review

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2025/06/23

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

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13:32

Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi and Mary Alice Drumm...

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2025/06/20

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 science to

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12:02

Brad Garrett interview (Elio)

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2025/06/18

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 Pixarregular 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 space

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23:22

Materialists review

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2025/06/17

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 Popcorn:

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30:42

How To Train Your Dragon review

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2025/06/16

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

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25:03

Dangerous Animals review

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2025/06/10

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 Animalscould be your next cult favourite.More Popcorn: What's on The Menu? A tense, taut, thriller!Know someone who loves movies? Please sharePopcorn

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14:38

Nick Frost interview (How To Train Your Dragon)

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2025/06/09

Comedy icon. Sci-fi lover. Dragon whisperer. The brilliantNick Frostjoins Popcorn Podcast to talkHow 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

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16:49

Michael Cristofer interview (The Great Lillian Hall)

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2025/06/06

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 byJessica Lange. Cristofer also opens up about

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23:57

Jason Isaacs interview (The Salt Path)

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2025/05/30

Beloved for his unforgettable villainous roles inHarry Potter, The Patriot and more, Jason Isaacs joinsPopcorn Podcastto reveal the man behind the menace — and the magic. In this intimate interview, Isaacs opens up about his moving new filmThe 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. Expect

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11:36

Michael and Danny Philippou interview (Bring Her Back)

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2025/05/29

Horror fans, this one’s for you. We welcome Australian twin filmmakersDanny and Michael Philippou– the breakout horror auteurs behindTalk 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 Popcorn:

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