Celebrate cinema with entertainment journalist Leigh Livingstone and movie expert Tim Iffland, as they review the newest film releases and interview the biggest stars, while also bringing you movie giveaways, the latest trailers and exciting movie news in bite-sized, moreish and sometimes salty episodes – welcome to Popcorn Podcast with Leigh and Tim

Leigh and Tim at the premiere of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

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Apr 18, 2025

Kriv Stenders interview (The Correspondent)

Apr 18, 2025

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 the personal connection that compelled him to say yes to The Correspondent. Don't miss this chat with one of Australia's most incredible talents…

Apr 18, 2025

Apr 17, 2025

Richard Roxburgh and Peter Greste interview (The Correspondent)

Apr 17, 2025

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…

Apr 17, 2025

Apr 16, 2025

Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza interview (Warfare)

Apr 16, 2025

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Alex Garland and Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza join Popcorn Podcast to talk their new film, Warfare – a new 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…

Apr 16, 2025

Apr 15, 2025

Christopher Landon interview (Drop)

Apr 15, 2025

Christopher Landon knows how to keep us on the edge of our seats and he does it again with Drop, a sharp thriller making waves for its high-stakes suspense. Landon joins Popcorn Podcast to take us behind the scenes of his latest genre-bending film and talks transforming Baby Shark into an elegant banger…

Apr 15, 2025

Apr 14, 2025

Drop review

Apr 14, 2025

Make a reservation for Popcorn Podcast's movie review of Drop. The thriller from Christopher Landon follows a widowed mother (Meghann Fahy) on the first date from hell when a mysterious troll sends her memes that escalate from annoying to homicidal, leaving her scrambling to figure out who is setting her up for murder. Join Leigh and Tim to discover why Drop might surprise you…

Apr 14, 2025

Apr 10, 2025

Alex Scharfman interview (Death of a Unicorn)

Apr 10, 2025

Filmmaker Alex Scharfman joins Popcorn Podcast to talk monster movie with a twist Death of a Unicorn, exploring the mythical world of unicorns by blending sci-fi, horror and family drama to create a must-see directorial debut with DNA rooted in cult classics from Ridley Scott, John Carpenter, James Cameron and Steven Spielberg…

Apr 10, 2025

Apr 7, 2025

A Minecraft Movie review

Apr 7, 2025

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…

Apr 7, 2025

Mar 28, 2025

Eric Bauza interview (Looney Tunes: The Day The Earth Blew Up

Mar 28, 2025

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 Tunes story, why Porky and Daffy make a brilliant pair on screen, the art to the Daffy splutter and Porky stutter, and his adoration of all the voice actors who came before him.

Mar 28, 2025

Mar 26, 2025

Ashley Zuckerman interview (In Vitro)

Mar 26, 2025

Popcorn Podcast welcomes AACTA-winning actor Ashley Zukerman (Apple Cider Vinegar, Succession) to chat sci-fi In Vitro, the pros of working with pals, the unique resourcefulness of Aussie productions and his passion for complicated characters…

Mar 26, 2025

Mar 25, 2025

The Alto Knights review

Mar 25, 2025

Does double the Robert De Niro elevate new gangster flick The Alto Knights? From legendary director Barry Levinson, The Alto Knights sees De Niro play two of New York’s most notorious organised crime bosses in a dual role. Tensions are high in both the Mafia and on Popcorn Podcast as we navigate complex moral codes, rambling accents and narrative choices...

Mar 25, 2025

Mar 24, 2025

Snow White review

Mar 24, 2025

Heigh Ho! It's our review of Disney's Snow White, starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot. Take a trip through the magical forest as we discuss changes to the story, new musical numbers from hitmakers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and if the adaptation bites off more poisonous apple than it can chew…

Mar 24, 2025

Mar 17, 2025

Black Bag review

Mar 17, 2025

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…

Mar 17, 2025

Mar 10, 2025

Mickey 17 review

Mar 10, 2025

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…

Mar 10, 2025

Mar 5, 2025

Keke Palmer interview (One Of Them Days)

Mar 5, 2025

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…

Mar 5, 2025

Mar 3, 2025

David Wenham and Jonathan Teplitzky interview (Spit)

Mar 3, 2025

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…

Mar 3, 2025

Giveaways

Win Crocodile Dundee: The Encore Cut movie tickets

Apr 7, 2025

With Crocodile Dundee: The Encore Cut in Australian cinemas from May 8, Popcorn Podcast is giving away FIVE double passes to see the upcoming film on the big screen, with thanks to Kismet Movies. For your chance to win, all you have to do is submit the form within...

Apr 7, 2025

Mar 24, 2025

With Warfare in Australian cinemas from April 17, Popcorn Podcast is giving away TEN double passes to see the upcoming film on the big screen at a SPECIAL SYDNEY PREVIEW SCREENING on Thursday 10 April at 6:30PM, Event George Street. For your chance to win all you have to do is submit the form within...

Mar 24, 2025

Win Looney Tunes: The Day the Earth Blew Up tickets

Mar 17, 2025

With Looney Tunes: The Day the Earth Blew Up in Australian cinemas from March 27, Popcorn Podcast is giving away FIVE family passes to see the upcoming film on the big screen, with thanks to Pinnacle Films. Enter via the form within…

Mar 17, 2025

Feb 25, 2025

With Hard Truths in Australian cinemas from March 6, Popcorn Podcast is giving away 10 double passes to see the upcoming film on the big screen. For your chance to win, all you have to do is submit the form within…

Feb 25, 2025

Feb 24, 2025

With Every Little Thing in Australian cinemas from March 6, Popcorn Podcast is giving away FIVE double passes to see the upcoming film on the big screen. For your chance to win, all you have to do is submit the form within…

Feb 24, 2025

Feb 7, 2025

With The Last Showgirl in Australian cinemas from February 20, Popcorn Podcast is giving away 10 double passes to see the critically acclaimed film on the big screen…

Feb 7, 2025

Win tickets to see Presence in the cinema

Jan 28, 2025

With Presence in Australian cinemas from February 6, Popcorn Podcast is giving away 10 double passes to see Steven Soderbergh’s thriller on the big screen…

Jan 28, 2025

Jan 20, 2025

With Babygirl in Australian cinemas from January 30, Popcorn Podcast is giving away FIVE double passes to see Halina Reijn’s highly anticipated film on the big screen. For your chance to win, all you have to do is head to the Popcorn Podcast Instagram or Facebook post for this giveaway and drop the emoji in the comments that best describes this film…

Jan 20, 2025

Win tickets to The Music of Hans Zimmer in Sydney

Jan 15, 2025

Here is your chance to experience the extraordinary music of Hans Zimmer’s Oscar- and Grammy-winning career in concert, as performed by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. We’re delighted to share that Popcorn Podcast has two sets of double tickets to giveaway to The Music of Hans Zimmer…

Jan 15, 2025

Jan 1, 2025

With Maria in Australian cinemas from January 30, Popcorn Podcast is giving away FIVE double passes to see the upcoming film on the big screen. For your chance to win, all you have to do is submit the form within…

Jan 1, 2025

Jan 1, 2025

Gladiator II is now available to watch at home, and to celebrate Popcorn Podcast has an epic prize pack to give away to ONE lucky winner! You could score yourself a Gladiator II baseball cap, sweatshirt, gym towel, duffle bag, drink bottle and a copy of the film on digital (total prize value $150)…

Jan 1, 2025

Dec 16, 2024

With Emilia Perez in Australian cinemas from January 16, Popcorn Podcast is giving away FIVE double passes to see the upcoming film on the big screen. For your chance to win, all you have to do is submit the form within…

Dec 16, 2024

Features

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Mar 14, 2025

F1 official trailer reveal with Joseph Kosinski

Mar 14, 2025

Joseph Kosinski gives us a sneak peek at the first full trailer for F1 – his highly anticipated Formula One film starring Brad Pitt – and it hints at a high-speed, adrenaline-pumping cinematic experience to rival the groundbreaking filmmaking behind Top Gun: Maverick…

Mar 14, 2025

Jan 29, 2025

Ryan Coogler shares Sinners sneak peek with wild new trailer

Jan 29, 2025

Popcorn Podcast joined Oscar-nominated filmmaker Ryan Coogler, the man behind the critically-acclaimed Fruitvale Station, Creed and Black Panther, in a private press conference where he gave select media a sneak peek at the latest Sinners trailer, which reveals more about the mysterious evil terrorising a small town…

Jan 29, 2025

Dec 20, 2024

Popcorn Podcast joins James Gunn for Superman teaser trailer first look

Dec 20, 2024

Popcorn Podcast took part in an early virtual press conference with James Gunn (writer, director, producer) as he discussed his highly anticipated Superman with select media outlets, offering snackable insights into the teaser trailer and what to expect from the film…

Dec 20, 2024

Jul 18, 2024

Longlegs: the best crime-thriller since The Silence of the Lambs and Se7en?

Jul 18, 2024

Longlegs is a deeply disturbing and visceral experience that will leave you reeling. The groundswell for Osgood Perkin’s new horror crime-thriller has swept the globe, opening to big bucks in the US. With grandeous headlines likening it to classics, The Silence of the Lambs and Se7en, one could get caught up in the expectation that it will deliver the best crime-thriller film in thirty years. Be warned, because it might not satisfy that genre itch…

Jul 18, 2024

Mar 12, 2024

The most talked about Oscars moments of 2024

Mar 12, 2024

Hollywood’s night of nights went by in a shimmering haze of metallic red carpet looks, nostalgic pairings, exciting musical numbers – and one nude run. Here are the best moments from Oscars 2024…

Mar 12, 2024

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With a mutual love of all things movies, entertainment journalist Leigh Livingstone and film expert Tim Iffland join forces to share their professional insights with audiences every week via Popcorn Podcast With Leigh And Tim.

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