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Jul 24, 2022 • 28min

Official Competition review

In this week's Popcorn Podcast episode, we discuss Spanish satire Official Competition, starring Penélope Cruz, Antonio Banderas and Oscar Martínez in a movie about a movie. Leigh and Tim revel in the story of egos and narcissism where all involved must confront not only each other, but also their own legacies. Plus, Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves reveals its first trailer; Dune: Part 2 and My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 begin production; Halloween Ends terrifies with first-look trailer; and Mattel toys announce yet another film project.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 20, 2022 • 11min

Olivia Newman interview (Where The Crawdads Sing) - Special

Where the Crawdads Sing director Olivia Newman takes us behind the scenes of her big screen adaptation. It's no mean feat to adapt a novel into a movie, especially one as popular as Delia Owens' Where The Crawdads Sing. Newman shares the challenges and joys of bringing such a beloved story to the big screen, the moment from filming that will stay with her forever and discusses the diversity behind the scenes of making this film, plus the incredible detail that went into realising the author's carefully created world. We hope you enjoy this very special episode of Popcorn Podcast.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 17, 2022 • 36min

Where The Crawdads Sing review

Venture into the marshlands of North Carolina with Popcorn Podcast as Leigh and Tim discuss Where The Crawdads Sing. Based on the international best-selling novel by Delia Owens, the journey of mysterious "marsh girl" Kya is brought to life by rising star Daisy Edgar-Jones. Does this adaptation from director Olivia Newman faithfully and effectively translate the story to screen? Plus, is Top Gun 3 really a good idea?; Amy Winehouse biopic Back To Black has Leigh hopping mad; Taron Egerton is manifesting a role in the MCU; and a Halloween Ends trailer is just around the corner.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 10, 2022 • 36min

Thor: Love and Thunder review

It's time to Ragnarok out to Popcorn Podcast's Thor: Love and Thunder review as season eight kicks off. Leigh and Tim discuss Chris Hemsworth's latest quest as the God of Thunder, director Taika Waititi's unique style and more. Does the MCU film deliver lightning in a bottle? Plus, win tickets to see psychological thriller The Forgiven; Top Gun: Maverick continues box office domination; Barbie footage has us speculating; the Romy and Michelle sequel in sight; and Cameron Diaz returns to acting. We hope you enjoy.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 3, 2022 • 16min

The Phantom Of The Open - Bonus

Popcorn Podcast is delighted to discuss The Phantom of the Open, starring Oscar-winner Mark Rylance alongside Sally Hawkins. In this bonus episode, Leigh and Tim break down the unbelievable true story of shipyard worker Maurice Flitcroft, a dreamer who manages to enter the 1976 British Open – despite never playing a round of golf in his life – and shoots the worst round of golf in Open history, becoming a folk hero in the process. This uplifting British comedy has a lot to offer and teach us about life and living. We hope you enjoy it and this Popcorn Podcast episode.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 2, 2022 • 33min

Baz Luhrmann, Catherine Martin, Olivia DeJonge and Schuyler Weiss interview (Elvis) - Special

In this special episode, Popcorn Podcast chats to the visionary director of Elvis, Baz Luhrmann, as well as his leading lady, Olivia DeJonge, plus Oscar-winning costume and production designer Catherine Martin and producer Schuyler Weiss. We hope you enjoy these behind-the-scenes insights into the making of Luhrmann's Elvis Presley biopic.Watch Popcorn Podcast's full interviews with Baz Luhrmann, Catherine Martin, Olivia DeJonge and Schuyler Weiss here: https://youtu.be/XNSIpSn3Zb0Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 26, 2022 • 18min

Minions: The Rise of Gru - Bonus

It's a bananas bonus episode of Popcorn Podcast, as Leigh is joined by special guest host Peter Gray to discuss Minions: The Rise of Gru. Everything in this Illumination prequel from the stacked voice cast – featuring Steve Carell, Taraji P Henson and Alan Arkin – to the funky soundtrack and cancelled Minions is on the agenda in an unmissable bite-sized episode.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 19, 2022 • 43min

ELVIS review

Shake, rattle and roll with Popcorn Podcast's review of Baz Luhrmann's ELVIS film. Join Leigh and Tim for the final episode of season seven, as they discuss everything from the incredible transformation of Austin Butler into Elvis Presley to Luhrmann's visually spectacular filmmaking style and Oscar-worthy production design from the legend that is Catherine Martin. Plus, surprising sequel news from Joker and Knives Out; an ab-tastic first look at Ryan Gosling as Barbie's beau Ken; and the moving trailer for My Policeman, starring Harry Styles.Watch Popcorn Podcast's interviews with Baz Luhrmann, Olivia DeJonge, Catherine Martin and Schuyler Weiss on YouTube.More Popcorn: Hear Popcorn Podcast's Hugh Jackman interview.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.
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Jun 12, 2022 • 59min

Jurassic World: Dominion

Special guest host Nick L'Barrow joins Tim to discuss Jurassic World: Dominion this week. Marking the end of the Jurassic franchise, Dominion reunites legacy cast members Laura Dern, Sam Neill and Jeff Goldblum for one last Dinosaur adventure. Buckle up as Popcorn Podcast decides whether the franchise's closing chapter delivers on nostalgia, action, dinosaurs and a satisfying conclusion. Plus, a long list of new trailers from Strange World, Black Adam and Nope drop; Neve Campbell will not return in Scream 6; the Joker sequel gets a title; and who's been cast as Madonna in her biopic?We hope you enjoy this special extended no-spoiler episode.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Baz Luhrmann, Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 5, 2022 • 29min

Interceptor

Join Popcorn Podcast in a discussion about action-thriller Interceptor, starring Elsa Pataky as an Army captain fighting to save the United States from a deadly co-ordinated attack. Can the Australian-made production stand up to the high expectations of the genre? Plus, more news on National Treasure 3; a terrifying-looking Winnie The Pooh film is the stuff of nightmares; and trailers for Pinocchio, Moonage Daydream and The Menu have us salivating over upcoming movies.Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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