Popcorn Podcast

Roofman tells 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 how Roofman blends 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 makes Roofman a compelling true-crime drama.Nostalgic callbacks to Toys “R” Us and 2000s pop culture.Whether it's right to be rooting for the criminal.More Popcorn: The uplifting true tale of The DukeStar Wars hero John Boyega on powerful Breaking roleKnow 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, celebrity interviews and giveaways.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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:How Black Phone 2 expands its mythology and themes of grief.Ethan Hawke’s masked performance and the mystery behind it.The balance between practical and digital horror filmmaking.What makes Madeleine McGraw’s Gwen the emotional centre of this sequel.When the film chills, and when it freezes over.More Popcorn: Blumhouse founder Jason Blum takes us inside The Black PhoneLeigh Whannell talks re-shaping genre filmmaking with Wolf ManKnow 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, celebrity interviews and giveaways.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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, celebrity interviews and giveaways.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two icons of Australian cinema, Bryan Brown (Cocktail, Boy Swallows Universe) and Oscar-winning director Bruce Beresford (Driving Miss Daisy, Ladies in Black), reunite to discuss their heartfelt new film The Travellers — a moving story about family, love, and finding meaning in coming home. In this Popcorn Podcast interview, we explore how Beresford transformed real-life experiences — including a surreal 'Jesus Christ bloodline' encounter — into a universal story of grief and humour. Meanwhile, Brown reflects on five decades in film, the strength of collaboration and the tender memories that shaped his performance.Topics covered include:The emotional truth behind The Travellers and how Bruce Beresford’s own life inspired the film.Bryan Brown’s reflections on working with Bruce Beresford again after 40 years.Filming at the Sydney Opera House and the role of opera in Australian storytelling.Crafting films that balance humour, heartbreak and authenticity.If you love Australian films, cinematic storytelling or hearing legends share real, unfiltered insights from behind the camera, this episode delivers.More Popcorn: Anyone But You: inappropriate background acting with Bryan BrownSam Neill drops by Popcorn PodcastHugh Jackman shares set stories from Australia and ReminiscenceKnow 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, celebrity interviews and giveaways.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Offerman (Parks and Recreation, The Last of Us) joins Popcorn Podcast to talk about his gripping new film Sovereign. 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 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, celebrity interviews and giveaways.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Claire Lovering joins Popcorn Podcast to talk Play 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 and Force Of Nature with Eric BanaHugh Jackman shares set secrets and Australia film storiesKnow 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, celebrity interviews and giveaways.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor and director Max Minghella joins Popcorn Podcast to discuss his new horror-thriller Shell. From comparisons to Death 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 of a Unicorn mayhem and magicLorcan Finnegan on Nicolas Cage’s wild improv in The SurferKnow 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, celebrity interviews and giveaways.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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, celebrity interviews and giveaways.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 where they 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, right? In this unfiltered episode, join in on the conversation as we talk chemistry, whimsy and second chances and if it's worth a trip to the cinema.More Popcorn: Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield shine in We Live In TimePrimitive love in a Materialists WorldKnow 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, celebrity interviews and giveaways.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 big announcement of The Summer I Turned Pretty movie, a first look at Jack Black and Paul Rudd's Anaconda reimagining and big reveals from the Now You See Me 3 trailer.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, celebrity interviews and giveaways.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.