Popcorn Podcast

Popcorn Podcast enlist the help of Montearo Brown, writer for themoviebuff.net, to unpack the most divisive film of the year, Alejandro G. Iñárritu's Digger. Starring Tom Cruise, John Goodman and Riz Ahmed Digger is the most powerful man in the world, who embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity's saviour before the disaster, he's unleashed destroys everything. In this deep dive review episode, Tim and Montearo talk Diggers themes, ambition and revel in Tom Cruise doing more than "chopping wind" for the first time in over a decade. Plus, we discuss the unraveling of the truth this film is hiding which will either make or break it for an audience and try to unpack what this film leaves you with. NB: this episode contains spoilers.

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• Mission: Impossible gets its final reckoning

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"Tayo Na" aka "let's go" as Popcorn Podcast reviews Forgotten Island, the best animated film of the year, with Bek Manibog, Senior Entertainment Reporter at PEDESTRIAN TV. Forgotten Island follows two best friends who become stranded on the mystical world of Nakali, where their only escape might cost them their shared lifetime of memories. From its core themes of memory, identity and friendship, Tim and Bek share how much this film moved them and what it represents for the Filipino community. This and so much more wrapped up in endless laughs, trauma bonding and wild diversions! Enjoy!

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• H.E.R., Liza Soberano and Dave Franco talk Filipino representation, sexy cat dads and Forgotten Island

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Resident Evil returns to the big screen and Popcorn Podcast has recruited Zero Dark Nerdy to talk all about it! Resident Evil is an action-packed, non-stop race for survival as one fateful, horrifying night collapses around Bryan (Austin Abrams) in chaos. Tim and our friends at Zero Dark Nerdy - Brian and Jordan - unpack the video game adaptation's biggest successes, their mutual adoration for Zach Cregger, why Austin Abrams is the most loveable rage-baiting protagonist you could ask for and revel in the films incredible and effective production value!

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• Zach Cregger talks Resident Evil, Austin Abrams and shares a wild on-set story

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Filmmakers Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado join Popcorn Podcast to talk their new animated film, Forgotten Island. When the two began thinking about writing and directing an original film, they found their way to a story shaped by Filipino culture, mythology and family. Together, they saw an opportunity to build a film from a culture that had shaped both of their lives in intimate ways. Thus was born, Forgotten Island. In our chat, the filmmakers share how crucial the opening of the film was, how they embraced Tayo na creatively, and how they chose to pay homage to the films that inspired them in Forgotten Island.

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• Jeff Bridges and Bobby Moynihan talk Minions, monsters and monoliths

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In a Popcorn Podcast first, special kid-critics Charlotte, Florence and Maggie report for duty as they review Shaun The Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom. With Halloween looming, a clumsy Farmer trashes the Flock's beloved pumpkin patch, leading Shaun The Sheep to turn mad scientist to fix the problem. But things rapidly spiral out of control in this monstrously fun family adventure. Charlotte, Florence and Maggie share their favourite moments from the movie, what snacks they ate while watching and give their scores in the cutest ever episode of Popcorn Podcast episode.

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• H.E.R., Liza Soberano and Dave Franco talk Filipino representation, sexy cat dads and Forgotten Island
• Jenny Slate and Manny Jacinto talk their irrational fears and working along side Filipino artists on Forgotten Island

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Horror auteur Zach Cregger joins Popcorn Podcast to talk all things Resident Evil. This terrifying reinvention of the Resident Evil franchise is the highly anticipated follow-up to Cregger's Oscar winning classic Weapons, reuniting him with actor Austin Abrams. In our chat, Zach shares what his film will deliver for an audience, his admiration of actor Austin Abrams and shares a wild BTS story involving a dog on set!

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• Brutal and bizarre Barbarian will shock horror fans
• Joe Bird, Adrian Chiarella and Mia Wasikowska talk fear, homophobia and love in Leviticus

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Jenny Slate and Manny Jacinto join Popcorn Podcast to talk their nuanced and colourful characters in Dreamwork's Forgotten Island. Manny voices Bungi Tiyanak, an eight-foot-tall demon baby with three eyes, a cartoonish mustache, gigantic cheeks and the soul of an artist, while Jenny voices Batiba, a tree-dwelling demon who trades peoples memories in exchange for something else. In our chat, Jenny talks about how she found the voice of her character, Manny shares his excitement working with amazing Filipino artists and i accidentally unlock some nightmare fuel for poor Jenny.

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• Jeff Bridges and Bobby Moynihan talk Minions, monsters and monoliths

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H.E.R., Liza Soberano and Dave Franco join Popcorn Podcast to talk their new animated film, Forgotten Island. In an exciting adventure with a big heart, two best friends become stranded on the mystical world of Nakali, where their only escape might cost them their shared lifetime of memories. Our trio of guests voice Jo, Raissa and Raww in one of the best films of the year. In our chat, H.E.R shares how the film is a celebration of her life while Liza feels very emotional and validated that all her hard work to date has lead to this, meanwhile, Dave shares what he goes “full dog” over bask in the importance of the films message.

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Gather your coven and a midnight margarita as we cast our critic spell over Practical Magic 2 with special guest, entertainment journalist and podcaster, Anita Anabel. Starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, this sequel is 28 years in the making, but does the return of the Owen's sisters cast a curse or charm over the 1998 cult classic? Tim and Anita talk sisterhood, nostalgia and go deep into the legacy the original film left and is hoping to replicate with its legacy follow-up. It is a fun, deep and insightful conversation about one of the most anticipated films of the year.

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• Leigh and Tim disagree on The Lost City, starring Sandra Bullock
• Grab a glass of milk and drink up friends because Popcorn Podcast goes all the way with our Babygirl review

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Coyote vs. ACME stars Will Forte and Lana Condor go Looney on Popcorn Podcast. Combining live action with classic 2D animation in the tradition of Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Coyote vs. ACME is a warm-hearted, wildly inventive underdog comedy with your favourite Looney Tunes characters. In our chat, Will and Lana talk about this being a career highlight for them both, what they admire about their characters, how Will’s experience on SNL served him well and Lana shares what ACME contraption would be cool to have in real life. All this and so much more.

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• Eric Bauza on Daffy, Porky and The Day The Earth Blew Up
• Legendary VoiceOver artist Jeff Bergman drops by Popcorn Podcast for this special episode

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