Popcorn with Peter Travers

There's already Oscar buzz around Emily Blunt's latest film role in "The Girl on the Train." The film is an adaptation from the bestselling book of the same name. Blunt recently stopped by the ABC News studios to appear on "Popcorn with Peter Travers." She talked about her part in the movie as an unhinged alcoholic who witnesses a crime. She also opens up about how she first met husband John Krasinski and what it's like to be a new mom to 15-week-old baby Violet.

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It might just be that Mike Colter was meant to be a superhero. His deep voice will stop you in your tracks. At 6'3 with broad shoulders, his presence is immediately known in a room. Colter is the newest entry into Marvel's superhero world, playing the role of Luke Cage. He stopped by ABC’s "Popcorn with Peter Travers" to talk about his show's long-awaited debut.

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Jada Pinkett Smith is now steaming up TV screens as the sexy villain Fish Mooney on "Gotham." Does Jada herself have a bad-girl side? Tune in as she talks with humor and blunt honesty about how she and husband Will Smith first met and how they're raising two super cool teen stars to be real instead of entitled.

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Patrick Dempsey has a lot on his mind, starting with his transition from 11 TV seasons as Dr. McDreamy on "Grey’s Anatomy" to a return to the big screen in "Bridget Jones’s Baby." It's fascinating to hear the 50-year-old actor, who was diagnosed with dyslexia at age 12 and made his name in movies with the 1987 teen smash, "Can’t Buy Me Love," compare acting and his new love of racing. How? Listen up, you’ll be surprised.

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Two-time Oscar winner Denzel Washington is already stirring quite the buzz for his new film "The Magnificent Seven." And he's never even seen the original version of the film. It's a remake of the 1960 western film of the same name. Washington talks to film critic Peter Travers about taking on the role and about his new passion project "Fences" set to be released later this year. And find out how Washington feels about one of his sons and a daughter now following in his famous footsteps and taking up their own acting careers.

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John Krasinski and Margo Martindale have reunited on screen for the first time in 15 years. But most fans may not remember the first time the pair teamed up -- to peddle purses and clothing. Fast forward and the two are now household names. They've teamed up for the new comedy-drama "The Hollars," which Krasinski also directed. Krasinski and Martindale talk to film critic Peter Travers about rekindling that undeniable mother/son chemistry on set.

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt took extreme measures to prepare for his newest role as NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden in the new film "Snowden." Gordon talks to film critic Peter Travers about flying to Russia to meet Snowden face-to-face. And he opens up about his first encounter with Snowden's parents. He also shares why he thinks the controversial Snowden should be pardoned.

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Tom Hanks returns to the big screen with another Oscar-worthy film. Hanks chats with film critic Peter Travers about his transformation into legendary pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger. The conversation expands on the acclaimed actor's maturity through the years, and Hanks opens up about why he doesn’t watch his own movies.

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Heads up, movie addicts! There are a boatload of great films coming your way. Fall is the time when the studios mix their blockbusters with movies so good they can grab an Oscar. Take a listen as film critic Peter Travers breaks down all the movies you'll want to see.

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It's LEGEND time on Popcorn this week, with the great Robert De Niro dropping by to talk about his role as iconic fight trainer Ray Arcel in "Hands of Stone." It's another award-caliber performance from an actor who keeps springing surprises. Travers talks to De Niro about transforming himself to play such characters as Vito Corleone ("The Godfather 2"), Travis Bickle ("Taxi Driver"), Jake LaMotta ("Raging Bull") and Al Capone ("The Untouchables").

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