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Step into the Popcorn Podcast Colosseum for a review of Ridley Scott's long-awaited Gladiator sequel. Leigh and Tim dive into Gladiator 2, starring a wild Paul Mescal, the regal Connie Nielsen, a mysterious Pedro Pascal and King Denzel Washington. Ridley Scott has been described as a man in a hurry, but it took 24 years to deliver a follow-up to his Oscar-winning, genre-redefining original – are we not entertained?
More Popcorn: Connie Nielsen takes Popcorn Podcast behind the scenes of Gladiator 2.
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Jason Scott Lee joins Popcorn Podcast to talk passion project The Wind and The Reckoning (aka The Reckoning), Hawaii's first native language film to receive a wide release. The movie, inspired by real events, follows the rebellion of a small group of Native Hawaiians as they courageously resist government-mandated exile during an outbreak of leprosy in 19th-century colonial Hawaii. In our chat, Lee (Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story, Mulan) shares more about this story of resilience and cultural identity, and what it means for Hawaiian people; what it was like filming a movie about a pandemic during an actual pandemic; and the groundbreaking film that still blows his mind.
More Popcorn: Does the live-action Mulan live up to the animated original?
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Love on the Spectrum star Michael Theo drops by Popcorn Podcast to talk acting, his love of movies and being recognised as a CGA Rising Star. Each year, the Casting Guild of Australia (CGA) comes together to identify a group of extraordinary actors they believe have the potential to break out on the world stage. Theo recently made his acting debut in the ABC series Austin, after his small-screen turn in the uplifting Netflix docuseries Love on the Spectrum. In our chat, Theo talks about his own podcast, Mr. A+, and what makes a great interview; his work at Autism Spectrum Australia; and what the CGA Rising Star recognition means to him.
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Gladiator II star Connie Nielsen joins Popcorn Podcast to discuss her return to Ancient Rome in Ridley Scott's epic sequel. The Danish actor (also known as Queen Hippolyta in the Wonder Woman and Justice League films) reprises her role as Lucilla, some 24 years after the Oscar-winning Gladiator, returning as the now-grown Gladiator Lucius’ (Paul Mescal) mother. In a wide-ranging interview that gets a little emotional, Nielsen reveals how Lucilla has changed in the years since the first film and shares insights into the master Ridley Scott at work, as well as shocks us with a surprising fact about the original Gladiator.
More Popcorn: Zack Snyder's Justice League and the splendour of slow motion.
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Australian actor and proud Bardi, Jabirr-Jabirr woman Shari Sebbens joins Popcorn Podcast to discuss her leading role in Indigenous psychological horror The Moogai. Writer and director Jon Bell has developed the story – based on the 2020 award-winning short film of the same name – into a full-length horror feature to confront how prevalent the effects of the Stolen Generations still are today. Is child-stealing spirit The Moogai real or is Sarah (Shari Sebbens) in fact the biggest threat to the safety of their family? In our chat, Sebbens shares what she loves about the horror genre, the importance of telling Indigenous stories and how she balanced crazy and truth in her chilling performance.
More Popcorn: Star of stage and screen Shaka Cook on tent boxing and Kid Snow.
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Gabriel LaBelle returns to Popcorn Podcast to talk new film Saturday Night, in which he portrays legendary SNL co-creator and producer Lorne Michaels. LaBelle shares insights into the high-energy, chaotic atmosphere of Jason Reitman’s film and the unique challenges of taking on such an influential figure in entertainment history – something the star is becoming accustomed to following his turn as a young Steven Spielberg in The Fabelmans. LaBelle also discusses the intense preparation required for his role, the thrill of seeing his performance paired with a live-improvised score, as well as sharing his thoughts on potential Saturday Night spin-offs and the joy of Wayne’s World.
More Popcorn: Gabriel LaBelle on playing icon Steven Spielberg.
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It takes two to tango as Popcorn Podcast prances through Venom: The Last Dance. In the supposed final adventure of the Tom Hardy-led franchise, Eddie (Hardy) and Venom are on the run, hunted by both of their worlds, with the duo forced into a devastating decision that will bring the curtains down on their bromance. In a bite-sized and salty new episode of Popcorn Podcast, YOU get a symbiote and YOU get a symbiote, plus there's everything from dead arms to irresponsible hippie parents and plot-splaining exposition. We. Are. Popcorn Podcast.
More Popcorn: Leigh and Tim clash over Venom: Let There Be Carnage
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Antony Penrose, the son of iconic photographer and war correspondent Lee Miller, joins Popcorn Podcast to dive into the highly anticipated film Lee, starring Kate Winslet. Penrose reveals personal insights into his mother’s extraordinary life and their relationship; discusses her lasting legacy in art and photography; and shares how it felt seeing Oscar-winner Winslet portray Miller's fearless spirit and complex character.
More Popcorn: Josh Margolin on June Squibb and the real Thelma.
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Writer and director Parker Finn joins Popcorn Podcast while in Australia for SXSW Sydney to chat much-anticipated horror follow-up Smile 2. In the sequel, Global pop sensation Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) is about to embark on a new world tour when she begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and the pressures of fame, she must confront her dark past before her life spirals out of control. Finn is one of the most innovative and striking new voices in the horror space and has a big filmmaking future ahead of him. In our chat, Finn unravels his manic writing process; reminisces on Naomi Scott’s impressive ability to chug; and shares what Smile 2 says about celebrity consumption – all while nerding out over his opening one-take shot.
More Popcorn: Alyssa Sutherland and Lily Sullivan talk terrifying Evil Dead Rise.
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Academy Award-winning independent animator and visual artist Adam Elliot is here to talk new "clayography" Memoir of a Snail. Featuring the voices of Sarah Snook and Kodi Smit-McPhee, Memoir of a Snail is the bittersweet remembrance of a lonely woman named Grace Pudel, who recounts her life story to a humble garden snail. In our chat, Elliot shares how audiences are reacting to his film and its themes; his “backwards” writing process; why he wants to make us all cry; and why Sarah Snook and Kodi Smit-McPhee came to mind for his tormented characters.
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Leigh and Tim review the hotly anticipated sequel Joker: Folie À Deux, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga. In Todd Phillips' follow-up, Arthur Fleck (Phoenix) is institutionalised at Arkham awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur stumbles upon love and finds the music inside of him. Does this musical marvel meander or meet the lofty expectations of its Oscar-winning predecessor? Find out in a brand new spoiler-free episode of Popcorn Podcast!
More Popcorn: Revisit Popcorn Podcast's Joker review.
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Wizard of Waverly Place turned producer, writer and director David Henrie is here to take us on an adventure through his family-friendly spooky new movie Monster Summer, starring Mel Gibson and Mason Thames. In Monster Summer, when a mysterious force begins to disrupt the big summer fun of Noah (Thames) and his friends, he must team up with a retired police detective (Gibson) to uncover the sinister presence on their island. In this Popcorn Podcast interview, Henrie takes us through directing screen legends and burgeoning talents alike; the challenges of getting Monster Summer to screens; and why it's the right time to escape into the warm and fuzzy feelings of movies that have something for everyone.
More Popcorn: Is Beetlejuice Beetlejuice twice the fun?
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Bad boating, charming Chad, baby Maisy, Furtado feels and queen Aubrey Plaza – laugh and cry along with Leigh and Tim as they discuss Megan Park's sophomore feature film My Old Ass (or is it arse?) in an all-new Popcorn Podcast.
My Old Ass is in Australian cinemas from September 26.
More Popcorn: Listen to Popcorn Podcast's review of coming of age drama Bosch and Rockit.
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Best-selling author Craig Silvey and actor Matt Day (Muriel's Wedding) visit Popcorn Podcast to talk about their heartwarming new film, Runt. Silvey's novels have been called modern Australian classics, and Runt is no different, telling a coming-of-age story of hope against adversity – featuring a delightfully villainous Fergus Fink (Day). The pair take us behind the scenes of Runt and talk "toning it down" in a special interview episode of Popcorn Podcast.
Runt is in Australian cinemas from September 19, 2024.
More Popcorn: Hear Popcorn Podcast's interview with Australian superstar Eric Bana.
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Chris Sanders, animation legend, joins Popcorn Podcast to discuss his new film The Wild Robot, featuring the voice talents of Lupita Nyong'o and Kit Connor. The DreamWorks adaptation of Peter Brown's beloved novel about a Robot shipwrecked on an uninhabited island was an ambitious undertaking, and Sanders set out to celebrate the story’s bold, distinctive qualities; to push the visual boundaries; and to highlight the intricate emotions and themes interwoven throughout the narrative. In a wide-ranging Popcorn Podcast interview, Sanders shares what he is most proud of about the film; how The Wild Robot's unique style aligned to the DreamWorks “look and feel”; the non-negotiable elements of Peter Brown's story; and what there is to learn from the beauty of ignorance.
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Academy award-nominated filmmaker Carlos Saldanha drops by Popcorn Podcast to talk his new film, Harold and the Purple Crayon. Starring Zachary Levi and Zooey Deschanel, Harold and the Purple Crayon is the first film adaptation of the beloved children’s classic that has captivated young readers for decades about an adventurous Harold who can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. In our chat, Saldanha shares how long the animation veteran has been eyeing a live-action project; the power of imagination; and a sticky situation on set he had to think fast to solve.
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Local actor Shaka Cook – a proud Innawonga and Yindjibarndi man from the Pilbara region of Western Australia – visits Popcorn Podcast to take us behind the scenes of his new film Kid Snow. The Australian drama, also starring Billy Howle, Phoebe Tonkin, Tom Bateman, Mark Coles Smith and Hunter Page-Lochard, follows a washed-up Irish fighter working in a travelling tent-boxing show in Outback 1970s Australia who is offered a rematch against the man he fought 10 years prior. Cook shares insights on his personal connection to the story and his character – nicknamed Armless – who had a unique approach to fighting, as well as the films that get him excited about cinema
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The Juice is loose, but is he twice as nice the second time around? Tim Burton's 'Ghost with the Most' (Michael Keaton) returns after 35 years and Popcorn Podcast has your definitive no-spoiler Beetlejuice Beetlejuice movie review. Grab your dusty striped suit, a popcorn bucket full of bugs and wipe the crusty drool from your face because it's showtime!
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is in Australian cinemas September 5, 2024.
More Popcorn: Listen to Popcorn Podcast's interview with acclaimed filmmaker Jordan Peele.
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Oscar-nominee June Squibb and co-star Fred Hechinger – who we'll also see in the upcoming Gladiator II – delight in this Popcorn Podcast episode about their new film, Thelma. Inspired by a real-life experience of writer and director Josh Margolin’s own grandmother, Thelma puts a clever spin on movies like Mission: Impossible with an elderly grandmother as an unlikely action hero. In our warm and fuzzy chat, Squibb and Hechinger share their admiration for each other; why Hechinger “tickles” Squibb; and stunt advice for Tom Cruise. We hope you enjoy this absolutely delightful conversation.
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Josh Margolin, the writer and director of Sundance darling Thelma, pops by to talk about his celebrated ‘geriaction’ film. A twist on the classic “one last job” flick, Thelma follows a feisty 93-year-old grandmother (June Squibb) who gets conned by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson (Fred Hechinger) and sets out on a treacherous quest across Los Angeles to reclaim what was taken from her. In a wonderful conversation, Margolin shares dedicating Thelma to his grandma; the inherent tension of June Squibb performing her own stunts; and how his improvisation background helped influence the movie.
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