Good Fortune: Keanu Reeves, Aziz Ansari and the price of happiness
Can money really buy happiness? Popcorn Podcast unpacks Aziz Ansari’s directorial debut, Good Fortune, starring Keanu Reeves, Seth Rogen, Keke Palmer, and Sandra Oh. It's a heavenly high-concept comedy tackling class divides, gig work and the meaning of success. From Reeves’ scene-stealing turn as a bumbling angel to Ansari’s ambition behind the camera, this episode explores how Good Fortune blends big laughs with big ideas.Expect to hear:Tiny wing appreciation.Keke Palmer's queen energy.Money vs morality.Spot-the-limp.More Popcorn: Keke Palmer on big boss energy and having one of them daysDoes Freakier Friday body-swap back into hearts?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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Bugonia: Yorgos Lanthimos, Emma Stone and the absurd sting of corporate greed
Let's unpack Bugonia, Yorgos Lanthimos’ latest darkly comic masterpiece starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons. Part conspiracy thriller, part absurdist black comedy, Bugonia exposes the chaos of corporate power, climate anxiety and social paranoia through Lanthimos’ unmistakable lens.You’ll hear:Which Korean cult classic Bugonia reimagines.Why Emma Stone’s performance feels hauntingly real.Jesse Plemons’ award-worthy turn as a conspiracy theorist on the edge.The deeper meaning behind the bees, the alien myth and our modern obsession with control.Why this might be Lanthimos’ most accessible – and disturbing – film yet.Whether you’re a long-time Yorgos Lanthimos fan or new to absurdist cinema, this no-spoiler review breaks down the artistry, emotion and hidden layers that make Bugonia 2025’s most talked-about release.More Popcorn: Ari Aster on pandemic panic and working with Emma StoneJourney through the modern Wild West in EddingtonKnow 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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MOVIE NEWS: Jim Carrey and Johnny Depp casting news and The Cowardly Lion finds his voice
Welcome to Popcorn Podcast's salty, snackable movie news series, where we serve up freshly popped kernels from the film world. Join us for a buttery blast through Jim Carrey and The Jetsons live-action remake, Johnny Depp as Scrooge and a wild Send Help trailer starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien. Plus, the big Cowardly Lion reveal in Wicked: For Good and farewell to Hollywood icon Diane Keaton.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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Madeleine McGraw on growing up with Gwen: inside Black Phone 2
Popcorn Podcast welcomes rising star Madeleine McGraw to discuss her return as Gwen in Blumhouse’s Black Phone 2. In this spoiler-light interview, McGraw reveals how Gwen evolves from fearless kid to haunted teen; what it’s like sharing intense scenes with Ethan Hawke’s terrifying Grabber; and how Super 8 dream sequences blur reality in Scott Derrickson’s chilling sequel. She also talks stunt work (she did almost all of it!), the film’s sibling core with Mason Thames, and portraying trauma and PTSD with honesty.You’ll hear:Why Gwen is “the heart” of Black Phone 2 and how that shapes the sequel.How Super 8 was used to differentiate dream vs reality.What it’s like acting opposite Ethan Hawke (including terrifying mask and prosthetics).The surprising amount of stunts Madeleine performed.What makes horror hit harder.More Popcorn: Blumhouse founder Jason Blum takes us inside The Black PhoneStorm Reid on screenlife thriller MissingGabriel LaBelle talks portraying another entertainment giant in Saturday NightKnow 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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Roofman: Channing Tatum’s most surprising performance yet
Roofman tells the real-life story of Jeffrey Manchester — a man who escaped prison and spent months living inside a Toys “R” Us. In this episode, Popcorn Podcast reviews how Roofman blends heist thrills, emotional stakes and nostalgia in a way that’s equal parts unsettling and captivating.Let's discuss: Why Channing Tatum’s performance might be his most daring yet.The film’s tonal balancing act between humour and empathy.What makes Roofman a compelling true-crime drama.Nostalgic callbacks to Toys “R” Us and 2000s pop culture.Whether it's right to be rooting for the criminal.More Popcorn: The uplifting true tale of The DukeStar Wars hero John Boyega on powerful Breaking roleKnow 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.
Celebrate cinema with Popcorn Podcast's bite-sized salty episodes, as entertainment journalist Leigh Livingstone and movie expert Tim Iffland help you decide what to watch next. With exciting A-list interviews, in-depth reviews, giveaways, movie news and more, Popcorn Podcast with Leigh and Tim is for movie lovers everywhere.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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