This week we are delighted to chat with Leigh Illfand and Leigh Livingstone from Popcorn Podcast. Having just reached over 500 podcasts, we probe Leigh and Tim about their journey to success. Having interviewed a huge number of celebs from Hugh Jackman to Nick Offerman, To Justin Baldoni the list goes on and on. You can find them on all the social sites: Instagram -@popcornpodcast Youtube - Popcorn Podcast with Leigh and Tim - YouTube Website - popcornpodcast.com Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/5Hd9sowq8qcIxIMSkeAfdI Tiktok - tiktok.com/@popcornpodcast   We discuss the art of interviewing within a 2-5 minute timeslot and how to land the right questions. We discuss our most controversial podcasts being Duel, Interstellar and The Correspondent.  Leigh and Tim are aghast that the Scotsman tells them he does not like Stand by Me. We reminisce about the excitement of choosing a DVD back in the day and Leigh gives us advice on how to stay the course.  The Aussie picks Leigh and Tim's brains on the " commercial and corporate" aspects of the business until the Scotsman steers us back on course to behind the scenes. We talk about generational interview techniques and the difference between "content creation" and a "journalistic interview"  Tim tells us about how the time he secured his interview with Nick Offerman at 3am - you gotta do what you gotta do! The Aussie asks Tim and Leigh about their exclusive Justin Baldoni interivew following the controversy and fall out from the film  it Ends With Us . And we finish with the obvious "what is your favourite film?" question  Tune in for a light hearted chat about podcasting and learn a little behind the scenes.   The podcast is available now on Spotify or Apple please click the subscribe or follow button - it really does help us be seen amongst all the other podcasts. Thanks for your support 

This week we review the1996 American comedy film The Birdcage produced and directed by Mike Nichols. Elaine May's screenplay adapted the 1978 French film La Cage aux Folles, itself an adaptation of a 1973 play. It stars Robin Williams and Nathan Lane as a gay couple whose son (Dan Futterman) is set to marry the daughter (Calista Flockhart) of a conservative senator (Gene Hackman) and his wife (Dianne Wiest). Hank Azaria and Christine Baranski appear in supporting roles. The film marked the first screen collaboration of Nichols and May, who had been a comedy duo in the 1950s and 1960s. We start with a discussion about drag shows, drag queens and gay bars making the Aussie - unsurprisingly - feel quite uncomfortable which leads to a little bit of niggle between the boys. The Scotsman's memory falters more than usual and we have not so very PC chat which leads onto a discussion about why Issac Rankine (AFL footballer) was given such a harsh punishment for his homophobic slur in the 2025 season. The boys did agree on one thing - they absolutely loved this movie and highly recommend it. But be warned - this podcast comes with a language and trigger warning. The podcast is available now on Spotify or Apple please click the subscribe or follow button - it really does help us be seen amongst all the other podcasts. Thanks for your support 

This week we review the 2010 American thriller film Unthinkable directed by Gregor Jordan and starring Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Sheen and Carrie-Anne Moss. The film focuses on the sanctioned torture of a man who has threatened to detonate three nuclear bombs, planted in three large U.S. cities. This is all about that ultimate question: "how far would you go - how far can the government go - how far should they go - to retrieve infomration from a suspect in order to save hundreds of thousands of lives? "  If you think this sounds like your kind of movie then watch before we listen. If you don't care then just tune in and listen to our discussion on the subject. We kick off the podcast discussing the etiquette of condiments at a restaurant - the Scotsman asks the Aussie "when is it not ok to ask for tomato sauce?" And you will hear some surprising admissions early on.   The Scotsman drops a no pun intended - bombshell revelation - that he is on a mission to read the Quran, the Torah and the Bible - and follows that up with a very ironic story. The Scotsman thinks most people that have stayed in a hotel room have at some point picked up the Bible from the hotel room bedside drawer, read the fist few lines (at least) before returning it.  Not the Aussie. We ar enot sure he even knows it's there and he stays in lots of hotels around the country. We reveal some interesting marriage trivia regarding Michael Sheen towards the end of the podcast and ask: "How many times is it ok to get married before it becomes really embarrassing?" Please click the subscribe or follow button wherever you get your podcasts to be notified every time a new podcast is uploaded. Thanks for your support

This week we are reviewing the best of Denzel Washington movies. From Cry Freedom to his Oscar win in Glory to Malcolm X to The Pelican Brief to Philadelphia to Crimson Tide to The Bone Collector, Remember the Titans, Fences, The Equalizer, Flight to his Shakespearean roles, Denzel is nearly an all rounder. Except for comedy - he doesn't really do funny. We finish with our top 5 best Denzel Washington movies - let us know if you agree or not and what you think we missed. This podcast is full of Denzel trivia and insights. Tune in as we discuss all things Denzel Washington.   You can comment on our Instagram page or on Spotify under the podcast show in the comment section and we will reply. Please click the subscribe or follow button wherever you get your podcasts as it helps us get noticed. Thanks for your support.

This week we review the 2017 crime drama film Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri written, directed, and produced by Martin McDonagh. It stars Frances McDormand as Mildred Hayes, a Missouri woman who rents three roadside billboards to draw attention to her daughter's unsolved rape and murder. Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell, Abbie Cornish, John Hawkes, and Peter Dinklage appear in supporting roles. This turns out to be one of our best podcasts - we have a fantastic, intelligent discussion about the pros and cons of this movie - can you believe it! And yes! We both highly recommend watching this before listening to the podcast so we don't spoil it for you.  The Aussie after a couple of 'off weeks' shines in this one and unbelievably his analysis turns the Scotsman around to his way of thinking. This is unheard of! Trigger warning there is a bit of explicit language as we repeat some of the lines of the movie. Before we get deep down into the nuances of the movie we have a discussion about vanity. Please click the subscribe or follow button wherever you get your podcasts to be notified every time a new podcast is uploaded. Thanks for your support

Mack Lindon is an Australian actor turned director who first captured audiences with his powerful debut film Rise (2014), inspired by his own wrongful imprisonment. Sentenced to six years in jail in 2008, Mack was released on appeal in 2010. Now, Mack returns with Rise of the Underdog (2025) — hitting cinemas on November 6th — an inspiring new story that celebrates the resilience of independent filmmaking and the unbreakable underdog spirit. You can stream Rise now on Moviesense.com.au In this episode, we ask Mack about the charges, his conviction, time behind bars, eventual exoneration, and ongoing pursuit of justice. He opens up about the real-life people behind the film’s characters, his continued efforts to hold the system accountable, and his fight for compensation. Mack also shares what it really takes to make a movie from scratch, offers advice for aspiring filmmakers, and reveals what it was like bringing Rise to life. We hit a small technical snag mid-chat — but the Aussie steers us back on track — and then drops a question Mack says he’s never been asked before. The podcast is available now on Spotify or Apple please click the subscribe or follow button - it really does help us be seen amongst all the other podcasts. Thanks for your support 

This week we have a fun little movie theme tune quiz with The Doc returning once again to the Aussie and the Scotsman studio The Doc schools the Aussie early in this one but the Aussie bounces back. See if you can keep up with the speed of the guesses. The Scotsman moderates with his own unique points system. We rattle through the decades - who will be crowned the winner? Tune in to find out.  You can comment on our Instagram page or on Spotify . Please click the subscribe or follow button wherever you get your podcasts as it helps us get noticed. Thanks for your support.

This week we review the 2009 American biographical sports drama film The Blind Side written and directed by John Lee Hancock. Based on the 2006 book of the same name by Michael Lewis, the film tells the story of Michael Oher, a football offensive lineman who overcame an impoverished upbringing to play in the National Football League (NFL) with the help of Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy. It stars Sandra Bullock as Leigh Anne, Tim McGraw as Sean, and Quinton Aaron as Oher. The Aussie starts by telling us how much he loves this film until the Scotsman rips it apart. He hates it and is not afraid to say so. He is very rude starts snoring during the Aussie's intro and that sets the Aussie off.  "Every part of this movie grated on me" says the Scotsman  This is a fiery and passionate podcast and we have a lot of back and forth.  Have you seen it? Who do you agree with? The podcast is available now on Spotify or Apple please click the subscribe or follow button - it really does help us be seen amongst all the other podcasts. Thanks for your support 

This week we review the 2012 American drama film Flight directed by Robert Zemeckis. The film stars Denzel Washington as William "Whip" Whitaker Sr., an alcoholic airline pilot who miraculously crash-lands his plane after a mechanical failure, saving nearly everyone on board. Although hailed a hero, an investigation soon begins to cast the captain in a different light. We start the podcast discussing flying stories, Qantas status credits and a genuinely fascinating story from the Aussie, later in the show, about a time the pilot left the airplane to buy him a sandwich  - you heard that right - the pilot left the airplane to specifically buy the Aussie a sandwich because he was " ravenous". He has the photo to prove it - it's one of the all time great stories.  Thanks Delta Airlines. We discuss the Aussies weight, his fitness journey and that leads us into a discussion about the recent The Biggest Loser documentary. As for the movie? We love it. We discuss the backstory - what happened to make Whip an alcoholic. The Aussie poses what he calls the moral question of the film. " Should he have gone to jail. After all he did save 96 out of the 102 souls on board?" Would it be a different answer if they had all died or saved?  We discuss economy v business class. We discuss the golden days of flying and the gravitas of being a pilot and a steward or stewardess.   The boys are on fire in this one  - they are flying- riffing back and forth - great banter and a great podcast. The podcast is available now on Spotify or Apple please click the subscribe or follow button - it really does help us be seen amongst all the other podcasts. Thanks for your support 

This week we discuss all Tom Cruise's movie's to date. Before we get into Tom - we discuss the Aussie's shocking week. As the most competitive human in Australia this 40 year golf veteran was humbled this week when he was beaten in a golf comp by a novice of only 12 months.  A very hard pill for him to swallow. From Risky Business, Top Gun, Cocktail, Born on the 4th of July and Days of Thunder to Vanilla Sky, Jerry Maguire, Collateral and of course The Mission Impossible series it is no secret that we are huuuuuggggeee fans of Tom.  We discuss our interview with Kick Gurry  - Kick starred with Tom in Edge of Tomorrow - you can listen to that here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0816p4cebznfCXJwjTxqYJ?si=3333d06493bc4c77 We discuss Tom's intensity - his Scientology background - and his dedication to making a great product. We finish with our top 10 countdown and stick around when to hear the Aussie stuff up his signature sign-off line. The podcast is available now on Spotify, Apple, Podbean or wherever you listen to podcasts and please - if you click the subscribe or follow button - it really does help us be seen amongst all the other podcasts. Thanks for your support   

This week we review the 1983 American family tragicomedy film Terms of Endearment directed, written, and produced by James L. Brooks. It stars Debra Winger, Shirley MacLaine, Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVito, Jeff Daniels, and John Lithgow. The film covers 30 years of the relationship between Aurora Greenway (MacLaine) and her daughter Emma Greenway-Horton (Winger). The Scotsman lets the Aussie run with this podcast and it doesn't go as well. On his notes. Mumbling and fumbling around. Unprepared. It's a car crash episode - until the Scotsman steps back in. This is the 'As Good As It Gets" and "One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest" Jack Nicholson we love  - and his chemistry with Shirley Maclaine is worthy of the watch alone. Watch before you listen so we don't ruin the ending for you. Genuinely the Aussie's worst performance - and he admits it late in the podcast. He must lift for the next one. You can comment on our Instagram page or on Spotify under the podcast show in the comment section and we will reply. Please click the subscribe or follow button wherever you get your podcasts to be notified every time a new podcast is uploaded. Thanks for your support.

This week we are reviewing the 1987 American crime film, The Untouchables, directed by Brian De Palma and written by David Mamet. It stars Kevin Costner, Charles Martin Smith, Andy García, Robert De Niro and Sean Connery. Set in Chicago in 1930, the film follows Eliot Ness (Costner) as he forms the Untouchables team to bring Al Capone (De Niro) to justice during Prohibition. This is all about the lines. And our favorites "lines man" is reveling. We go scene by scene. The Scotsman is in his full Sean Connery mode  - and the boys read some scenes together. What a great movie from back in the day. Definitely worth a watch - but you don't need to watch before you listen.   We discuss who makes the best James Bond and the Aussie tells us that he was once told he looks like Daniel Craig. You can comment on our Instagram page or on Spotify under the podcast show in the comment section and we will reply. Please click the subscribe or follow button wherever you get your podcasts to be notified every time a new podcast is uploaded. Thanks for your support.

This week we review the 2003 romantic comedy-drama film Lost in Translation written and directed by Sofia Coppola. Bill Murray stars as Bob Harris, a fading American movie star who is having a midlife crisis when he travels to Tokyo to promote Suntory whisky. There, he befriends another disillusioned American named Charlotte (Scarlett Johansson), a young woman and recent college graduate. The film explores themes of alienation and disconnection against a backdrop of cultural displacement in Japan. It defies mainstream narrative conventions and is atypical in its depiction of romance. We reminisce about recent trips to Japan including the time the Aussie refused to get naked for the Onsen. We absolutely loved this movie. The Scotsman rates this 5/5.  "Lost in Translation presents a mature exploration of connection and intimacy that prioritizes emotional depth over physical attraction. Rather than following conventional romantic formulas, the film builds its power through understated moments, shared silences, and the bond that develops between two people adrift in an unfamiliar culture." he says We discuss mid-life crisis and loveless marriages. We discuss divorce and everything in between. We reveal what Bill Murray said to Scarlett Johansen at the end of the movie in the trivia section. The podcast is available now on Spotify or Apple please click the subscribe or follow button - it really does help us be seen amongst all the other podcasts. Thanks for your support 

This week we review the 2008 American drama film Gran Torino directed, produced by and starring Clint Eastwood. It features a significant Hmong American cast, a first for mainstream American films. The score was composed by Kyle Eastwood and Michael Stevens, with Jamie Cullum and Clint Eastwood providing the lead track. Set in Highland Park, Michigan, the story follows Walt Kowalski, a recently widowed Korean War veteran alienated from his family. When Kowalski's neighbor Thao Vang Lor is pressured by his cousin into stealing Walt's prized Ford Torino for his initiation into a gang, Walt thwarts the theft and develops a relationship with the boy and his family.   It starts off in typical grumpy fashion with the Scotsman offloading some more of his 'issues'. Again the Aussie is under fire.    "This is the type of movie and the reason why we do the podcast"  says the Aussie. The Scotsman can't believe it - this is NOT the reason we do this podcast. The Scotsman has his own thoughts on this one. Tune in to hear. We discuss the differences between the location of this movie to our own location and how lucky we are - and - how sheltered we are! The Scotsman tells us some stories from growing up in Glasgow and his time living in Cairns, QLD. We try to get the Aussie to use his imagination again - with NO luck. This podcast goes a bit off the rails as we start to imitate grumpy Clint movie lines - which takes to a point where we start quoting Chuck Norris memes.   Tune in and let us know what you think of the podcast and please hit the subscribe button as it helps others find us. Thanks for your support.

This week we review the 2001 American biographical drama film A Beautiful Mind  about the mathematician John Nash, a Nobel Laureate in Economics, played by Russell Crowe. The film is directed by Ron Howard. In addition to Crowe, the film's cast features Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly, Paul Bettany, Adam Goldberg, Judd Hirsch, Josh Lucas, Anthony Rapp, and Christopher Plummer in supporting roles. The story begins in Nash's days as a brilliant but asocial mathematics graduate student at Princeton University. After Nash accepts secretive work in cryptography, he becomes liable to a larger conspiracy and begins to question his reality. The Aussie finds it unable to answer a simple question at the start of the podcast and that descends into another heated debate about risk v reward. Spoiler alert on this one - if you haven not seen it. Watch then listen for this one.   We discuss Russell Crowes acting - the Scotsman is not happy with his performance in the first half and we work out why. We have an interesting conversation about mental health and Electro Convulsive Therapy. "Mental health is the most undiagnosed area of medicine" says the Aussie, finally bringing a moderate level of intelligence to the podcast this week (you can tell who writes these blurbs) Tune in and let us know what you think of the podcast and please hit the subscribe button as it helps others find us. Thanks for your support.

This week we are reviewing the 2016 American musical romantic tragicomedy film LA LA Land written and directed by Damien Chazelle. It stars Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone as a struggling jazz pianist and an aspiring actress who meet and fall in love while pursuing their dreams in Los Angeles. The supporting cast includes John Legend, Rosemarie DeWitt, Finn Wittrock, and J. K. Simmons. The film also received a record-tying fourteen nominations at the 89th Academy Awards, winning in six categories including Best Director and Best Actress (Stone). We discuss the monumental stuff-up at the Oscars in 2017 when Warren Beatty read out LA LA Land as the best movie winner  - when in fact it was won by Moonlight. This podcast takes us on a personal journey - we discussed missed loves, opportunities, mistakes and that sliding door moment that could have changed everything. Do you have your own sliding doors moment? The Aussie gets personal and tells us about his missed opportunity. Did he compromise on a career he would have loved to have stayed in or was it - as Whitney Houston sung - One Moment In Time. This podcast was filmed the week before we reviewed The Correspondent - in this podcast the Scotsman tells us he wanted to be an actor but he wasn't really sure why. When we reviewed The Correspondent review back in April 2025 - both boys were in tears when the Scotsman revealed exactly why he wanted to be an actor. It is heartbreaking. If you haven't listened check it out here:  (ADD LINK)    The Aussie puts the call out to our listeners - does anyone do what they want to do or has life got in the way. Do you follow your passion? Let us know. We know one person that has actor Kick Gurry - he tells you why here:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/0816p4cebznfCXJwjTxqYJ?si=3cbbd86c26364556      You can comment on our Instagram page or on Spotify under the podcast show in the comment section and we will reply. Please click the subscribe or follow button wherever you get your podcasts to be notified every time a new podcast is uploaded. It helps us get noticed. Thanks for your support.

This week we review the 2015 American biographical comedy-drama film Joy written and directed by David O. Russell and starring Jennifer Lawrence as Joy Mangano, a self-made millionaire who created her own business empire. We start off by discussing the appropriate dress code for a funeral and somehow we end the conversation discussing masturbating over zoom. Don't ask just listen! As for the film this is not one for the Scotsman - "a semi interesting semi biographical movie" he says. The Aussie cant believe it.....He loves a good rags to riches story and really can't seem to see past that. The Scotsman emplores him to dig deeper and to find more within himself -  to bring something more that he can discuss about the substance, the essence of the film.  Not a great deal of background work from the Aussie in this one - he needs to lift and the Scotsman lets him know. This movie is "inspired by the events of daring women". And for that we applaud it. This one is for entrepreneurs, business owners, people starting out in life and thos with more to give - a rags to riches tale with a great cast. Tune in and let us know what you think of the podcast and please hit the subscribe button as it helps others find us. Thanks for your support.

This week we review the 2004 action thriller film Man on Fire directed and produced by Tony Scott. It is based on the 1980 novel of the same name by A. J. Quinnell. The film stars Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning in lead roles, alongside Christopher Walken, Radha Mitchell, Giancarlo Giannini, Marc Anthony, Rachel Ticotin and Mickey Rourke in supporting roles. This adaptation shifts the setting from Naples, Italy, to Mexico City, diverging from the earlier 1987 film version of Quinnell's novel, which was also produced by Milchan. We start the podcast with a story from the Scotsman about how he is feeling. We move to a poker discussion and the etiquette of waiting at a friends house if you lose the game early in the evening. Both boys thoroughly enjoyed this action film. Super cast. Fast paced for the most part. There is a mid way pause while the boys argue about the epilogue at the end of the movie. \ We ask the question "how far would you go to save someone in your family" and then the ultimate question " could you take another person's life".  The podcast is available now on Spotify or Apple please click the subscribe or follow button - it really does help us be seen amongst all the other podcasts. Thanks for your support 

This week we review the 1996 American legal drama film A Time to Kill based on John Grisham's 1989 novel of the same name. Sandra Bullock, Samuel L. Jackson, Matthew McConaughey, and Kevin Spacey star, with Donald and Kiefer Sutherland appearing in supporting roles and Octavia Spencer in her film debut. The film received mixed reviews but was a commercial success, making $152 million worldwide. Before we discuss the movie - we discuss why we do what we do - some feedback from listeners and plans for season 3. Then we move to the movie. Wow. This is full on. We discuss the deep racial divisions of the time. We debate the obvious moral question: Is there ever a time to kill?  The Aussie says "it's not clear to him" as to whether Samuel L Jackson's character was correct in his actions. What do you think is there ever a time to kill?   We compare the cast of this Grisham movie to The Firm. "This is Mississippi Burning on steroids" says the Scotsman. Both boys loved the movie - great cast. Well made. Worth watching. The podcast is available now on Spotify or Apple please click the subscribe or follow button - it really does help us be seen amongst all the other podcasts. Thanks for your support 

This week we review the 1993 American legal thriller film The Firm directed by Sydney Pollack, and starring Tom Cruise, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Gene Hackman, Ed Harris, Holly Hunter, Hal Holbrook, David Strathairn and Gary Busey. The film is based on the 1991 novel of the same name by author John Grisham. The Firm follows Mitch McDeere, a young Harvard Law graduate who joins a prestigious Memphis law firm offering wealth and success. He soon discovers the firm is tied to the Mafia and uses illegal methods to control its lawyers and clients. Torn between loyalty, survival, and justice, Mitch risks everything to expose the corruption and protect his family. The Aussie starts off by asking the Scotsman if his enthusiasm for the podcast is waning - which opens a can of worms the Aussie was not expecting. We discuss a business trip the Scotsman took during the week down to Rosebud and the dog friendly Sorrento, which ends with a story that segways beautifully into the movie. But just before we start to discuss the movie the Scotsman pays the Aussie a MASSSIVE compliment - a well deserved and genuine compliment. As for the movie - well you know we love Tom Cruise - and this is a perfect Tom Cruise vehicle. A great cast, a great story - albeit a little unbelievable. Has it dated? Is it still worth watching - we think it is. The podcast is available now on Spotify or Apple please click the subscribe or follow button - it really does help us be seen amongst all the other podcasts. Thanks for your support