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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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20:57

Alex Scharfman interview (Death of a Unicorn)

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2025/04/10

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 how

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35:41

A Minecraft Movie review

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2025/04/07

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 KombatKnow someone who loves movies? Please sharePopcorn Podcastwith your friends.Keep Popcorn Podcast on the air

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23:27

Eric Bauza interview (Looney Tunes: The Day The Earth...

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2025/03/28

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 such as 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 Looney

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20:32

Ashley Zukerman interview (In Vitro)

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2025/03/26

Popcorn Podcast is delighted to welcome American born-Aussie raised actor Ashley Zukerman to chat his new thoughtful sci-fi, In Vitro. Set on a struggling synthetic cattle farm some years in the future, a woman discovers the unsettling consequences of her husband's animal breeding experiments. The AACTA Award winner and star of Succession and Apple Cider Vinegar is here to talk about his In Vitro character Jack, whose coercive control of his wife reveals an even more sinister secret on their

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27:50

The Alto Knights review

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2025/03/25

We're seeing double as we review Robert De Niro's new gangster flick, The Alto Knights. From legendary director Barry Levinson, De Niro plays two of New York’s most notorious organised crime bosses, Frank Costello and Vito Genovese in a dual role. Tensions are high in the Mafia world and on Popcorn Podcast as Leigh and Tim navigate the complex moral codes, thick accents and narrative choices of the film. Is it another classic from Levinson and De Niro? Listen to find out.More Popcorn:Know someone

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32:56

Snow White review

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2025/03/24

Friends, it's time to whistle while you listen to our review of Disney's Snow White. Starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, Snow White is the latest live-acton musical reimagining of the 1937 animated 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 the changes to the story, the new musical numbers from hitmakers Benj Pasek and Justin

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31:03

Black Bag review

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2025/03/17

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 KoeppKnow someone who loves movies

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35:54

Mickey 17 review

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2025/03/10

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

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7:05

Keke Palmer interview (One Of Them Days)

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2025/03/05

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 age

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23:02

David Wenham and Jonathan Teplitzky interview (Spit)

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2025/03/03

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 sharePopcorn Podcastwith your friends.Keep Popcorn Podcast on the air

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16:40

Fredrik Wikingsson and Filip Hammar interview (The...

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2025/02/24

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,

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21:26

Claes Bang interview (William Tell)

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2025/02/20

He's the man behind some of the characters we love to hate (in Bad Sisters, The Northman and The Affair, just to name a few)... Great Dane Claes Bang joins Popcorn Podcast to talk about his new film, William Tell, a historical epic about the legendary folk hero who shot an apple from his son's head. Bang shares why he’s drawn to complicated characters and how he finds a piece of himself in all of them, and what you didn’t know about William Tell.More Popcorn: Jason Scott Lee on the personal project

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40:19

Captain America: Brave New World review

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2025/02/17

Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) gets his first solo superhero outing in Marvel's 300th film, while a new sidekick takes flight and Harrison Ford Hulks out – strap on the shield, Cap, because it's time for another Popcorn Podcast episode, as we cover Captain America: Brave New World.More Popcorn: Cravin' another salty review? Join us for Kraven The HunterKnow 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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33:29

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy review

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2025/02/15

Are we still mad about Bridget Jones? Popcorn Podcast explores how this enduring rom-com heroine stands the test of time as Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy hits cinemas. Renée Zellweger returns to her iconic role, alongside Hugh Grant as the roguish Daniel Cleaver, and new love interests Chiwetel Ejiofor (strait-laced Mr Wallaker) and Leo Woodall (toyboy Roxster) in what could be the final diary entry in this long-running franchise. Does the fourth film deliver on the heart and humour we've come to

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15:34

Michael Morris interview (Bridget Jones: Mad About...

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2025/02/14

Director Michael Morris is here to take us behind the scenes of Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy. From practical tricks of the trade to working with Oscar-winner Renée Zellweger and walking the line between hope, love, grief and laughter, the To Leslie filmmaker demonstrates why he was the man to helm the supposed final entry in Bridget Jones' cinematic diary.More Popcorn: Climb our magical man tree with Mad About The Boy stars Chiwetel Ejiofor and Leo WoodallKnow someone who loves movies? Please

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11:13

Leo Woodall and Chiwetel Ejiofor interview (Bridget...

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2025/02/12

Ding-dong, Bridget! Leo Woodall and Chiwetel Ejiofor drop by Popcorn Podcast to talk vying for Bridget Jones's heart in new instalment Mad About The Boy, as well as who has a better shot with the former spinster (played once again by Renée Zellweger), confiscated whistles and getting in and out of tricky situations. Come and climb our magical man tree, it's a hell of a ride.More Popcorn: Director Michael Morris shares Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy BTS insightsKnow someone who loves movies? Please

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10:44

Frankie Muniz and Robert Rippberger interview (Renner)

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2025/02/08

Frankie Muniz and director Robert Rippberger take us behind the scenes of their new sci-fi thriller Renner, about a computer genius who invents an AI life coach (voiced by Marcia Gay Harden) that evolves with shocking consequences. Malcolm in the Middle star and professional race car driver Muniz reveals the nerves he felt taking on his first leading role in years, while Rippberger shares his thoughts on AI in filmmaking – all while we reminisce over retro fashion and Malcolm in the Middle reboot

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19:54

David Koepp interview (Presence)

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2025/02/06

Sometimes, a titan of filmmaking drops by Popcorn Podcast and it's a treat for the ears. David Koepp – the screenwriting legend behind iconic movies Death Becomes Her, Mission: Impossible, Jurassic Park and the upcoming Jurassic World Rebirth – joins us to discuss his supernatural thriller, Presence, starring Lucy Liu, Chris Sullivan and Callina Liang. Directed by Steven Soderbergh, Presence follows a family that moves into a new home and becomes convinced they're not alone. Koepp shares the

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28:12

Babygirl review

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2025/02/03

Grab 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

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7:06

Drew Hancock interview (Companion)

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2025/01/29

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

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