Clayface: layered, brutal and brilliant

Sir Kenneth Branagh has played Hamlet, Henry V and Hercule Poirot. For Mayday, he took on something trickier: an ex-KGB agent with a soft spot for American culture, and a Russian accent that has to land the jokes without turning him into a cartoon. We pressed the Oscar-winner and our first Knight of the Realm guest (no less) on whether accents get any easier with time. His answer is part science, part detective work. Branagh also reveals the method promise he made to Ryan Reynolds and the Mayday crew, which didn't go according to plan, and the question he asked Christopher Nolan on Tenet that had him wishing he hadn't thought of it.More Popcorn: Popcorn Podcast delights in Kenneth Branagh's Belfast, a joyous and deeply moving look at 1960s Northern IrelandLeigh and Tim jump into Christopher Nolan’s time-bending sci-fi TenetKnow 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.

Jessica Chastain. A very dark Nashville... and a very big hat! Heartland writer and director Shana Feste joins us to talk film noir, forgiveness and getting a movie star to sing live in front of 500 people. Popcorn Podcast caught up with Feste to chat about why she decided to take on the dark underbelly of the country music capital and the road trips that made her love the genre in the first place, why she is done asking women on screen to be nice and how she got Jessica Chastain belting out the tunes.More Popcorn: Jessica Chastain is transformed in The Eyes of Tammy FayeThe 355 takes girl power to a whole new levelKnow 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.

How to Rob a Bank director David Leitch talks new action flick! When a crew of social media-savvy bank robbers broadcasts their daring heists, the crime ring pushes past their limits, putting everything on the line for their beliefs – and their most ambitious heist yet. In our chat with the prolific filmmaker, Leitch talks about the emotional stakes of the story, what commandment he lives by as a director, the cinematic language of movie bridges and we discuss the controversy surrounding empty coffee cups in TV and films.More Popcorn: Let's hear it for the stunties! Popcorn Podcast tumbles into David Leitch's The Fall GuyAll aboard Popcorn Podcast's Bullet Train review!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.

You will hear everything in our SPOILER review of You Can See Everything. Believe the hype, Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim have delivered one of the most incredible pieces of cinema you will watch this year. Thirty-four days before she's sent to prison, notorious Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes invites a sceptical film crew to document her every move. What begins as an intimate portrait becomes a mind-bending three-year journey. Leigh and Tim dive into everything from the film’s layers of truth, deception, access and inventiveness, to its surprising sense of intimacy and most shocking moments. This review goes all the way in trying to understand exactly what it’s trying to say and the twists and turns along the way.More Popcorn: The Last Journey's heartfelt road trip toward family and the OscarsEd Jackson joins Popcorn Podcast to talk about his new documentary, The Mountain Within Me.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.

Acclaimed actor and director Olivia Wilde is our guest on Popcorn Podcast. Earlier this year, she starred in and directed The Invite, a huge indie hit that is expected to light up awards season. The Invite is an intimate ensemble piece set at a dinner party that goes sideways, with Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton rounding out the cast. In our chat, Wilde talks about why the tonal shift from chatty comedy to quiet drama paid off with audiences, and what it says about our appetite for bold, risky independent films. She also gets into how a unique rehearsal process and chronological filming turned four incredible actors into co-authors in what is celebrated as truly collaborative filmmaking.More Popcorn: Could The Invite be the best film of the year, so far?Popcorn Podcast reviews director Olivia Wilde's sophomore offering, Don't Worry DarlingKnow 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.

Whether you’re a rattan girlie, a bamboo boy or a sexy seagrass non-binary, our Wicker review has something for everyone. In Wicker, an ostracised fisherwoman commissions the local basketmaker to weave her a husband, but when her wicker creation proves unexpectedly extraordinary, his presence ignites jealousy and upheaval that threatens their quiet village. We bow down to the brilliance of Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård for their nuanced and tender performances, marvel at the film's sound design and immersive aesthetic, and of course, get horny for all things Wicker. It’s a basketcase of a review and we wouldn’t want it any other way.More Popcorn:The Roses review: Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch lead epic battleTravel to the 10th Century for Robert Eggers' Viking saga, The NorthmanKnow 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.

Martin McDonagh delivers another brilliant cinematic two-hander with John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell at the centre of Wild Horse Nine. CIA agents Chris (Malkovich) and Lee (Rockwell) head from Santiago to Easter Island (Rapanui), shortly before the 1973 Chilean coup. Amongst the Island's iconic statues, the longtime partners wrestle with their dark pasts and present conspiracies, while Chris's bond with a pair of rebellious students complicates an already complex trip. From its sharp wit to masterful performances and unpredictable events, Leigh and Tim unpack this deeply layered and dark look at life, our choices and how we live with them. This is Leigh’s triumphant return to the podcast and an episode you won’t want to miss.More Popcorn:The Banshees of Inisherin reviewInside The Bad Guys 2 with Sam Rockwell and Craig RobinsonKnow 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.

Our guest today is Primetime screenwriter Ajon Singh. His new A24 film, directed by Lance Oppenheim (You Can See Everything), looks at To Catch a Predator in its most successful period. Primetime is Singh’s first scripted feature and he initially wrote it for free after producers optioned the article on a hunch, bringing Singh on to expand the concept. In our chat, Singh talks about being stuck in the industry because his work was too “left of centre” for anyone to know what to do with it, why he admires Skyler Gisondo, what he wants Chris Hansen to know and so much more. A little heads-up that there are light spoilers for the film in this episode.More Popcorn:Why Robert Pattinson took on one of the most controversial roles of his careerKnow 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.

Look fear in the face with Popcorn Podcast and special guest Sam Gironda as we review DCU’s Clayface. Rising Hollywood star Matt Hagen descends into a horrifying revenge-filled monster when scientific ambition strips him of his identity and humanity. Tim and Sam revel in the body horror, layered characters and “dirty poetry” of Gotham. From its relatable themes, intimate story and brutal violence, there is so much to unpack about one of the most surprising films of the year.More Popcorn:Check out Sam Gironda on Instagram, his art or reviews over at Spotlight ReportTom Rhys Harries and Naomi Ackie talk emotional depth, leaps of faith and “pointy things” in ClayfaceKnow 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.

Clayface director James Watkins joins popcorn podcast to talk new DCU horror! James Watkins is a prominent English filmmaker, screenwriter, and director best known for his work in the thriller and horror genres. Clayface is a huge gamble for the studio, but it’s an exciting addition to the line of James Gunns’ new DCU. In our chat, James talks about the push and pull of the body horror within the story, what it was like to establish how Gotham would look and feel and talks about the most complex thing he has ever committed to screen.More Popcorn: Tom Rhys Harries and Naomi Ackie talk emotional depth, leaps of faith and “pointy things” in ClayfaceDoes Supergirl stick its superhero landing?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.