Popcorn Podcast

Leigh Livingstone and Tim Iffland
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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.

  1. Zoe Pepper on Birthright’s satire and moral grey area

    1D AGO ·  BONUS

    Zoe Pepper on Birthright’s satire and moral grey area

    Australian filmmaker Zoe Pepper is here to talk her satirical dark comedy, Birthright. The film follows Cory and his pregnant wife who find themselves evicted, jobless, and forced to stay with his parents. What transpires is a battle of the generations as the edges of Cory’s reality slip away leading to an unexpected path that detonates the family. In our chat, Zoe talks about the films power dynamics, satirical tone and why she gravitates towards things that are dark and political. She also shares the intention behind the films heightened music and the moral grey area the story plays in. More Popcorn: Does Bong Joon Ho's sci-fi satire blow minds?Bugonia review: Yorgos Lanthimos’ corporate fever dream stings deep 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.

    21 min
  2. Mother Mary: big swing cinema and its place in art

    3D AGO

    Mother Mary: big swing cinema and its place in art

    Freelance critic and filmmaker Andrew Fraser joins Popcorn Podcast to talk David Lowrey's Mother Mary. Long-buried wounds rise to the surface when iconic pop star Mother Mary (Anne Hathaway) reunites with her estranged best friend and former costume designer, Sam Anselm (Michaela Coel), on the eve of her comeback performance. Tim and Andrew interrogate the film at a cellular level, uncovering the many layers behind the two-hander between an artist in crisis and her creative collaborator. Does the film stick the landing as it juggles allegorical messages, healing deep wounds and a ghost story that connects it all? From the identity of a pop star to the films Gothic aesthetic, Tim and Andrew unpack it all. More Popcorn: Parker Finn joins Popcorn Podcast to talk Smile 2Popcorn Podcast takes Todd Field's Tár to taskKnow 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.

    49 min
  3. Jasmin Tarasin and Courtney Collins on the destructive cycles of coercive control means to let go and begin again

    MAY 12 ·  BONUS

    Jasmin Tarasin and Courtney Collins on the destructive cycles of coercive control means to let go and begin again

    Life Could Be A Dream director Jasmin Tarasin and screenwriter Courtney Collins discuss their deeply important film about the destructive cycles of coercive control. Life Could Be A Dream aims to examine the cultural scripts that shape peoples expectations of love and help equip them to recognise financial abuse and other forms of coercive control while taking steps towards financial independence and safety. In our chat, Jasmin and Courtney share how the film came to be and the unique creative process that beared fruit between writer, director and actor. They also discuss how they extended their web of knowledge to authentically represent cohesive control in relationships and how important the partnerships with CommBank and the Mancave are to the films message. Trigger warning. This episode's discusses domestic violent and cohesive control. If you or someone who know needs support, please call 1800RESPECT which is available for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence. More Popcorn: She Said: Exposing Weinstein and the origins of the #MeToo MovementWomen Talking: All you need to do is listenKnow 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.

    23 min
  4. Is Mortal Kombat II the flawless victory fans were hoping for?

    MAY 10

    Is Mortal Kombat II the flawless victory fans were hoping for?

    Our Mortal Kombat II review is here, with content creator and Mortal Kombat expert and Movie Nerds Founder, Ryan Adams. Johnny Cage, Sonya Blade and Kano are pitted against one another in the ultimate battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders. Sounds exciting, right? Well buckle up as Tim and Ryan examine the origins of the Mortal Kombat game and whether this highly anticipated sequel gets it right. From its IMAX release to the tight action, stunts and set pieces, this chat is a flawless victory example of how a film can be a hit for one and a misfire for another. More Popcorn: Karl Urban, Jessica McNamee and Josh Lawson on improv battles, strong female characters and Voldemort’s nutsack?Mortal Kombat II director Simon McQuoid on his made for IMAX sequel and the tournament’s dirty fightingKnow 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.

    1h 1m
  5. Mortal Kombat II director Simon McQuoid on his made for IMAX sequel and the tournament’s dirty fighting

    MAY 8 ·  BONUS

    Mortal Kombat II director Simon McQuoid on his made for IMAX sequel and the tournament’s dirty fighting

    Mortal Kombat II director Simon McQuoid returns to Popcorn Podcast! The ultimate battle that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders is the big, loud and camp sequel director Simon McQuoid set out to make and he is here to share insights into how he achieved just that. In our chat, Simon shares his goal to create a maximalist world, how the IMAX experience levelled up the sequel in big ways, why dialling up the female representation was a must for the story and the dirty fighting he revelled in bringing to live. All this and much more. More Popcorn: Return to our interview with Simon McQuoid for Mortal KombatKarl Urban, Jessica McNamee and Josh Lawson on improv battles, strong female characters and Voldemort’s nutsack?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.

    11 min
  6. Karl Urban, Jessica McNamee and Josh Lawson on improv battles, strong female characters and Voldemort’s nutsack?

    MAY 6 ·  BONUS

    Karl Urban, Jessica McNamee and Josh Lawson on improv battles, strong female characters and Voldemort’s nutsack?

    Get over here friends because the trio of stars we have on Popcorn Podcast for Mortal Kombat II is a flawless victory. Karl Urban (Johnny Cage), Jessica McNamee (Sonya Blade) & Josh Lawson (Kano) are here as the fan favourite champions pitted against one another in the ultimate battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders. In our chat, the gang share how much improvisation came into play with the “battle of the one liners”, how important the strong female voice was for the film, why Karl Urban was happy to hand over the “dangerous stuff” to the stunt team, and what sits at the heart of each of their characters. More Popcorn: Karl Urban: bye-bye Butcher and The Boys explosive finaleJosh Lawson and Sisi Stringer, stop in to talk Mortal KombatKnow 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.

    13 min
  7. Molly Gordon gets her “va va voom” moment in The Sheep Detectives

    MAY 4 ·  BONUS

    Molly Gordon gets her “va va voom” moment in The Sheep Detectives

    The incredibly talented Molly Gordon is here to talk new family film, The Sheep Detectives. Molly plays Rebecca who is a mystery and an immediate suspect from the moment she arrives in Denbrook after the murder of her father George (Hugh Jackman) and the news he had a fortune of $30 million. In our chat, Molly gives us insight into her glamorous “va va voom” entrance, how her role was a “delicious challenge” and what it was like working with “dream boat” Aussie Hugh Jackman, plus so much more. More Popcorn: Australia's most beloved superstar, Hugh Jackman on his film ReminiscenceMolly gordon in The Broken Hearts Gallery reviewKnow 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.

    8 min
  8. Gird your loins for our review of The Devil Wears Prada 2...that's all

    MAY 2

    Gird your loins for our review of The Devil Wears Prada 2...that's all

    Gird your loins for Popcorn Podcast's review of The Devil Wears Prada 2. Special guest, entertainment journalist Marni Dixit joins Tim to revel in the return of Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep), Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway), Emily Charlton (Emily Blunt) and Nigel (Stanley Tucci) as they navigate the uncertain world of print media and journalism's place in it. Tim and Marni strut into their thoughts about the sequels existence, how the characters have matured and the impact of the films fashion and music to the story. From topics on character caricatures, the art of doubling ones income and an adoration for Aussie Patrick Brammall, this review covers all corners of the catwalk for fans and skeptics. That's all... More Popcorn: 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.

    50 min
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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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  • Creator
    Leigh Livingstone and Tim Iffland
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    571
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Living Loving Content 2026
  • Show Website
    Popcorn Podcast

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