Popcorn Podcast

We sit down with the endlessly talented Karan Soni — best known as Dopinder from Deadpool — 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.

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It's season 15 of Popcorn Podcast and we're sinking our teeth into Jurassic 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. Is Rebirth the di...

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 c...

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...

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 Pixar regular 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 t...

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 exe...

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.

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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 Animals could be your next cult favourite.

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Comedy icon. Sci-fi lover. Dragon whisperer. The brilliant Nick Frost joins Popcorn Podcast to talk How 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 w...

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, brou...

Beloved for his unforgettable villainous roles in Harry Potter, The Patriot and more, Jason Isaacs joins Popcorn Podcast to reveal the man behind the menace — and the magic. In this intimate interview, Isaacs opens up about his moving new film The 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 struggle...

Horror fans, this one’s for you. We welcome Australian twin filmmakers Danny and Michael Philippou – the breakout horror auteurs behind Talk 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 ...

Step into the surreal as we unpack The Phoenician Scheme, Wes Anderson’s most philosophical film to date. From Benicio del Toro’s unhinged performance to breakout star Mia Threapleton and Michael Cera's Scandinavian turn, this is Anderson artistry like you've never seen. We dive into the film’s obsession with death, legacy and losing control, and talk about the signature style that meets a bold new darkness. Is this Anderson's...

This week on Popcorn Podcast, we unpack Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. Strap in for explosive action, Tom Cruise's jaw-dropping stunts, and a deep (submarine) dive into whether this really is Ethan Hunt’s final mission. Is it the perfect farewell or a mission too convoluted and character-stuffed to complete?

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Director Lorcan Finnegan (Vivarium) takes Popcorn Podcast behind the scenes of his bold new psychological thriller The Surfer — starring Nicolas Cage in one of his most unhinged performances yet.

Finnegan reveals the wild workings of Nic Cage's improv techniques; what drew the Irish filmmaker to Thomas Martin’s screenplay about a successful man whose world unravels on a remote Australian beach...

From spreadsheets to shootouts, The Accountant 2 is here and we’re breaking down whether the belated sequel adds up or it's a write-off. Ben Affleck is back balancing books and bodies as autistic savant Christian Wolff, while Jon Bernthal adds some serious interest to the family business as his loose-cannon brother. Tune in as we depreciate the drama, credit the action and maybe even deduct&n...

Red Dog director Kriv Stenders joins Popcorn Podcast to talk about his gripping new film The Correspondent. From capturing Aussie icons to why filmmaking is like making beautiful music, Stenders opens up about his creative process and the personal connection that compelled him to say yes to The Correspondent – and why it might be his most powerful film yet. Don't miss this chat with one of Australia's most incre...

Popcorn Podcast sits down with acclaimed actor Richard Roxburgh and award-winning journalist Peter Greste to unpack The Correspondent — the gripping new film based on Greste’s real-life imprisonment in Egypt. Roxburgh shares what it took to step into Peter’s shoes, while Greste reflects on seeing his story brought to life on screen and reveals the truth about that lady with the lolly. A powerful conversation about courage...

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Alex Garland and Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza join Popcorn Podcast to talk new film Warfare – a bold take on the traditional 'war movie'. Created from the memories of real-life Navy SEALs, including Mendoza himself, Warfare delivers unmatched realism, capturing the fog and chaos of war and the indelible brotherhood that develops in its wake. In our chat, Garland and Mendoza share the significance behind th...