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20. Digger: the most divisive film of the year?
01:01:03||Season 17, Ep. 20Popcorn 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.More Popcorn: Check out Montearo Brown on instagram and his work at themoviebuff.netMission: Impossible gets its final reckoning
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19. Forgotten Island: a cultural cornerstone of Filipino representation
01:03:03||Season 17, Ep. 19"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!More Popcorn: Check out Bek Manibog on her Instagram or over at PEDESTRIAN.TVH.E.R., Liza Soberano and Dave Franco talk Filipino representation, sexy cat dads and Forgotten Island
18. Resident Evil: a love letter to the horror gaming experience
01:02:24||Season 17, Ep. 18Resident 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!More Popcorn: Check out Zero Dark Nerdy on instagramZach Cregger talks Resident Evil, Austin Abrams and shares a wild on-set story
Forgotten Island filmmakers Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado talk Tayo na, inspiration and their films unique animation style
08:59||Season 17Filmmakers 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.More Popcorn: Jeff Bridges and Bobby Moynihan talk Minions, monsters and monoliths
17. Shaun The Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom: big pumpkins and big fun
10:10||Season 17, Ep. 17In 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.More Popcorn: H.E.R., Liza Soberano and Dave Franco talk Filipino representation, sexy cat dads and Forgotten IslandJenny Slate and Manny Jacinto talk their irrational fears and working along side Filipino artists on Forgotten Island
Zach Cregger talks Resident Evil, Austin Abrams and shares a wild on-set story
09:46||Season 17Horror 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!More Popcorn:Brutal and bizarre Barbarian will shock horror fansJoe Bird, Adrian Chiarella and Mia Wasikowska talk fear, homophobia and love in Leviticus
Jenny Slate and Manny Jacinto talk their irrational fears and working along side Filipino artists on Forgotten Island
09:06||Season 17Jenny 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.More Popcorn: Jeff Bridges and Bobby Moynihan talk Minions, monsters and monoliths