Best Tim Iffland Podcasts (2025)

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MOVIE NEWS: San Diego Comic-Con and Avatar 3 12:40

5d ago12:40

12:40

Welcome to Popcorn Podcast's salty, snackable movie news series, where we serve up freshly popped kernels from the film world. Join us for a buttery blast through San Diego Comic-Con 2025 and the sizzling new trailer for Avatar: Fire and Ash. Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends. Keep Popcorn Podcast on the …

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The Fantastic Four: First Steps review 44:32

10d ago44:32

44:32

It’s clobberin’ time on Popcorn Podcast as we talk Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps, a bold reboot that blends cosmic stakes, retro flair and emotional family drama. From Pedro Pascal’s stretchy superdad to Vanessa Kirby’s powerhouse Sue Storm, we break down (spoiler-free!) why this might be Marvel’s most grounded superhero story yet – even…

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Superman review 44:23

24d ago44:23

44:23

Look up, friends, and adjust those undies as Popcorn Podcast flies straight into a no-spoiler review of James Gunn's Superman. Is David Corenswet the perfect Superman? Does Rachel Brosnahan’s Lois Lane hold her own? And how soon should we expect the Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult) loves Superman fan fiction? Whether you're a comic book lover, cinema bu…

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Karan Soni interview (A Nice Indian Boy) 25:41

27d ago25:41

25:41

We sit down with the endlessly talented Karan Soni — best known as Dopinder from Deadpool — to chat about his charming new romantic comedy A Nice Indian Boy. Soni gets candid about bringing queer South Asian representation to the screen, talks chemistry with co-star Jonathan Groff and what it's like working with his real-life partner, director Rosh…

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Jurassic World: Rebirth review 44:12

1M ago44:12

44:12

It's season 15 of Popcorn Podcast and we're sinking our teeth into Jurassic World: Rebirth. Leigh and Tim extract everything you need to know about this return to a beloved franchise, from Scarlett Johansson’s action-packed turn as a mercenary with a conscience to director Gareth Edwards channelling Spielberg magic, as well as slutty little glasses…

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F1: The Movie review 37:49

2M ago37:49

37:49

Make a Brad Pitt stop for Popcorn Podcast's F1: The Movie episode, as we go full throttle with our review of the latest from Top Gun: Maverick filmmaker Joseph Kosinski. F1: The Movie follows Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt), the "greatest who never was", who is encouraged to return to the track by a former teammate and owner of a struggling Formula One tea…

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Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi and Mary Alice Drumm interview (Elio) 13:32

2M ago13:32

13:32

We are officially going interstellar with the masterminds behind Pixar’s dazzling new adventure, Elio. We’re joined by a group of talented female filmmakers, Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi, and Mary Alice Drumm, who each bring incredible Pixar pedigree and heart to this cosmic tale of identity, connection and one very enthusiastic 11-year-old Earthl…

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Brad Garrett interview (Elio) 12:02

2M ago12:02

12:02

We welcome a special guest who’s truly out of this world, and not just because he’s in Pixar’s new film Elio. Joining us is none other than the towering talent (literally and figuratively) Brad Garrett! The Emmy-winning Everybody Loves Raymond star and Pixar regular taps into all his comedic and dramatic chops to play Lord Grigon, a galactic warlor…

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Materialists review 23:22

2M ago23:22

23:22

Academy Award-nominee Celine Song returns with sophomore film Materialists, starring Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans. Songs’ follow-up to acclaimed debut Past Lives follows a young, ambitious New York City matchmaker who finds herself torn between the perfect guy and her imperfect ex. Leigh and Tim break down this non-traditional rom-c…

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How To Train Your Dragon review 30:42

2M ago30:42

30:42

We're talking How To Train Your Dragon live-action as we break down how director Dean DeBlois brings Hiccup (Mason Thames) and Toothless to life like never before — with jaw-dropping visuals, emotional performances and dragons so real you'll swear you feel the heat coming from the screen. Is this adaptation of DreamWorks' hit animation franchise a …

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Dangerous Animals review 25:03

2M ago25:03

25:03

We sink our teeth into Dangerous Animals, the new film from The Loved Ones director Sean Byrne, starring Jai Courtney and Hassie Harrison. From butt-clenching tension to grisly kills and Courtney's unhinged performance, we unpack everything that makes this Aussie horror a must-watch. Tune in for behind-the-scenes bites and all the reasons Dangerous…

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Nick Frost interview (How To Train Your Dragon) 14:38

2M ago14:38

14:38

Comedy icon. Sci-fi lover. Dragon whisperer. The brilliant Nick Frost joins Popcorn Podcast to talk How To Train Your Dragon — the beloved animated franchise reimagined in stunning live-action. Frost shares how a busted knee changed one big thing about his Gobber the Belch, what it's like acting opposite invisible dragons and Mason Thames, and dish…

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Michael Cristofer interview (The Great Lillian Hall) 16:49

2M ago16:49

16:49

Award-winning filmmaker and acclaimed Mr Robot actor Michael Cristofer (The Witches of Eastwick, Original Sin, Casanova) joins Popcorn Podcast to unpack the artistry, emotion and powerhouse performances of his new film, The Great Lillian Hall. In this intimate and insightful conversation, Cristofer — a Pulitzer and Tony recipient — shares what drew…

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Jason Isaacs interview (The Salt Path) 23:57

2M ago23:57

23:57

Beloved for his unforgettable villainous roles in Harry Potter, The Patriot and more, Jason Isaacs joins Popcorn Podcast to reveal the man behind the menace — and the magic. In this intimate interview, Isaacs opens up about his moving new film The Salt Path – a story of love, loss, and walking into the unknown, co-starring Gillian Anderson. He also…

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Michael and Danny Philippou interview (Bring Her Back) 11:36

2M ago11:36

11:36

Horror fans, this one’s for you. We welcome Australian twin filmmakers Danny and Michael Philippou – the breakout horror auteurs behind Talk to Me – back to Popcorn Podcast for a fun chat about their terrifying new film, Bring Her Back. Between the laughs, the Philippou brothers open up about their light-hearted approach to filmmaking, what it mean…

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The Phoenician Scheme review 30:16

2M ago30:16

30:16

Step into the surreal as we unpack The Phoenician Scheme, Wes Anderson’s most philosophical film to date. From Benicio del Toro’s unhinged performance to breakout star Mia Threapleton and Michael Cera's Scandinavian turn, this is Anderson artistry like you've never seen. We dive into the film’s obsession with death, legacy and losing control, and t…

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Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning review 36:51

3M ago36:51

36:51

This week on Popcorn Podcast, we unpack Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. Strap in for explosive action, Tom Cruise's jaw-dropping stunts, and a deep (submarine) dive into whether this really is Ethan Hunt’s final mission. Is it the perfect farewell or a mission too convoluted and character-stuffed to complete? More Popcorn: Join us for a …

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Lorcan Finnegan interview (The Surfer) 19:11

3M ago19:11

19:11

Director Lorcan Finnegan (Vivarium) takes Popcorn Podcast behind the scenes of his bold new psychological thriller The Surfer — starring Nicolas Cage in one of his most unhinged performances yet. Finnegan reveals the wild workings of Nic Cage's improv techniques; what drew the Irish filmmaker to Thomas Martin’s screenplay about a successful man who…

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The Accountant 2 review 27:44

3M ago27:44

27:44

From spreadsheets to shootouts, The Accountant 2 is here and we’re breaking down whether the belated sequel adds up or it's a write-off. Ben Affleck is back balancing books and bodies as autistic savant Christian Wolff, while Jon Bernthal adds some serious interest to the family business as his loose-cannon brother. Tune in as we depreciate the dra…

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Kriv Stenders interview (The Correspondent) 12:32

4M ago12:32

12:32

Red Dog director Kriv Stenders joins Popcorn Podcast to talk about his gripping new film The Correspondent. From capturing Aussie icons to why filmmaking is like making beautiful music, Stenders opens up about his creative process and the personal connection that compelled him to say yes to The Correspondent – and why it might be his most powerful …

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Richard Roxburgh and Peter Greste interview (The Correspondent) 18:52

4M ago18:52

18:52

Popcorn Podcast sits down with acclaimed actor Richard Roxburgh and award-winning journalist Peter Greste to unpack The Correspondent — the gripping new film based on Greste’s real-life imprisonment in Egypt. Roxburgh shares what it took to step into Peter’s shoes, while Greste reflects on seeing his story brought to life on screen and reveals the …

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Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza interview (Warfare) 13:49

4M ago13:49

13:49

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Alex Garland and Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza join Popcorn Podcast to talk new film Warfare – a bold take on the traditional 'war movie'. Created from the memories of real-life Navy SEALs, including Mendoza himself, Warfare delivers unmatched realism, capturing the fog and chaos of war and the indelible brotherhood that de…

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Christopher Landon interview (Drop) 12:34

4M ago12:34

12:34

Christopher Landon knows how to keep us on the edge of our seats and he does it again with Drop, a sharp thriller making waves for its high-stakes suspense. Landon joins Popcorn Podcast to take us behind the scenes of his latest genre-bending film and talks transforming Baby Shark into an elegant banger. More Popcorn: Michael Bay on pushing the lim…

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Drop review 24:41

4M ago24:41

24:41

Make a reservation for Popcorn Podcast's movie review of Drop. The thriller from Christopher Landon follows a widowed mother (Meghann Fahy) on the first date from hell when a mysterious troll sends her memes that escalate from annoying to homicidal, leaving her scrambling to figure out who is setting her up for murder. Join Leigh and Tim to discove…

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Alex Scharfman interview (Death of a Unicorn) 20:57

4M ago20:57

20:57

Filmmaker Alex Scharfman joins Popcorn Podcast to talk monster movie with a twist Death of a Unicorn, starring Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega, Will Poulter, Richard E Grant and Téa Leoni. In the film, Scharfman explores the mythical world of unicorns within a modern setting, blending sci-fi, horror and family drama to create a must-see directorial debut w…

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A Minecraft Movie review 35:41

4M ago35:41

35:41

We've built this A Minecraft Movie episode with great care and lava chicken for you. Join us on a listening adventure through big energy, exploding genitals, Rachel House hilarity and family-friendly 69s, as we share whether A Minecraft Movie has the building blocks to be a great adaptation of the world's most successful game. More Popcorn: Leigh a…

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Eric Bauza interview (Looney Tunes: The Day The Earth Blew Up) 23:27

4M ago23:27

23:27

It's time to get Looney as we chat to the voice actor behind Daffy Duck and Porky Pig from Looney Tunes: The Day the Earth Blew Up. Eric Bauza is best known for being one of Mel Blanc's successors for Looney Tunes characters, including Bugs Bunny, Tweety, Marvin the Martian and Woody Woodpecker. But now the Emmy award-winner is starring in the firs…

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Ashley Zukerman interview (In Vitro) 20:32

4M ago20:32

20:32

Popcorn Podcast welcomes American born-Aussie raised actor Ashley Zukerman to chat sci-fi In Vitro. Set on a struggling synthetic cattle farm in the future, a woman (Talia Zucker) discovers the unsettling consequences of her husband's (Zukerman) animal breeding experiments. Zukerman, an AACTA-winner and star of Succession and Apple Cider Vinegar, s…

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The Alto Knights review 27:50

5M ago27:50

27:50

Does double the Robert De Niro deliver a gangster flick worth of your time in The Alto Knights? From legendary director Barry Levinson, The Alto Knights sees De Niro play two of New York’s most notorious organised crime bosses – Frank Costello and Vito Genovese – in a dual role. Tensions are high in both the Mafia and on Popcorn Podcast as we navig…

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Snow White review 32:56

5M ago32:56

32:56

Heigh Ho! It's our Disney's Snow White review. Starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, Snow White is the latest live-action reimagining of a Disney animation, inspired by the 1937 classic where a princess (Zegler) joins forces with seven magical creatures to liberate her kingdom from her cruel stepmother, the Evil Queen (Gadot). Leigh and Tim take a …

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Black Bag review 31:03

5M ago31:03

31:03

Release that sphincter for Popcorn Podcast's Black Bag review. Leigh and Tim reveal the truth about Steven Soderbergh's "tight" new espionage thriller, starring Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender as married intelligence agents facing the ultimate test – loyalty to their marriage or country. Let's talk David Koepp's script, Soderbergh's direction…

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Mickey 17 review 35:54

5M ago35:54

35:54

Is Mickey 17 going to blow your mind? Or is it just fine? Hit play on Popcorn Podcast's bite-sized review to hear if Bong Joon Ho's highly anticipated (and much delayed) follow-up to his Oscar-winning Parasite has been worth the wait. The sci-fi satire features an ensemble cast of stellar names, including Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun,…

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Keke Palmer interview (One Of Them Days) 7:05

5M ago7:05

7:05

Keke Palmer isn't having one of them days, she's having one of them careers! The award-winning actress, television host, singer, songwriter, producer and New York Times best-selling author joins Popcorn Podcast to take us behind the scenes of her new film. One Of Them Days follows roommates Dreux (Palmer) and Alyssa (SZA) as they go to extremes in …

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David Wenham and Jonathan Teplitzky interview (Spit) 23:02

5M ago23:02

23:02

Australian superstar David Wenham (The Lord Of The Rings, Australia, Van Helsing) stops by Popcorn Podcast to talk revisiting his iconic character Johnny 'Spit' Spitieri with director Jonathan Teplitzky (The Railway Man). The pair discuss what mateship really means and why the mess of a character Spit remains so beloved 20 years later. More Popcorn…

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Fredrik Wikingsson and Filip Hammar interview (The Last Journey) 16:40

5M ago16:40

16:40

We welcome filmmakers, journalists, TV hosts and authors Fredrik Wikingsson and Filip Hammar to discuss their narrative feature and Sweden’s highest grossing documentary, The Last Journey. The film is an emotional and hilarious story with a life-affirming message that explores a loving son’s attempts to coax his aging father into re-engaging with l…

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Claes Bang interview (William Tell) 21:26

6M ago21:26

21:26

He's the man behind some of the characters we love to hate (in Bad Sisters, The Northman and The Affair, just to name a few)... Great Dane Claes Bang joins Popcorn Podcast to talk about his new film, William Tell, a historical epic about the legendary folk hero who shot an apple from his son's head. Bang shares why he’s drawn to complicated charact…

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Captain America: Brave New World review 40:19

6M ago40:19

40:19

Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) gets his first solo superhero outing in Marvel's 300th film, while a new sidekick takes flight and Harrison Ford Hulks out – strap on the shield, Cap, because it's time for another Popcorn Podcast episode, as we cover Captain America: Brave New World. More Popcorn: Cravin' another salty review? Join us for Kraven The Hun…

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Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy review 33:29

6M ago33:29

33:29

Are we still mad about Bridget Jones? Popcorn Podcast explores how this enduring rom-com heroine stands the test of time as Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy hits cinemas. Renée Zellweger returns to her iconic role, alongside Hugh Grant as the roguish Daniel Cleaver, and new love interests Chiwetel Ejiofor (strait-laced Mr Walliker) and Leo Woodall …

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Michael Morris interview (Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy) 15:34

6M ago15:34

15:34

Director Michael Morris is here to take us behind the scenes of Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy. From practical tricks of the trade to working with Oscar-winner Renée Zellweger and walking the line between hope, love, grief and laughter, the To Leslie filmmaker demonstrates why he was the man to helm the supposed final entry in Bridget Jones' cine…

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Leo Woodall and Chiwetel Ejiofor interview (Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy) 11:13

6M ago11:13

11:13

Ding-dong, Bridget! Leo Woodall and Chiwetel Ejiofor drop by Popcorn Podcast to talk vying for Bridget Jones's heart in new instalment Mad About The Boy, as well as who has a better shot with the former spinster (played once again by Renée Zellweger), confiscated whistles and getting in and out of tricky situations. Come and climb our magical man t…

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Frankie Muniz and Robert Rippberger interview (Renner) 10:44

6M ago10:44

10:44

Frankie Muniz and director Robert Rippberger take us behind the scenes of their new sci-fi thriller Renner, about a computer genius who invents an AI life coach (voiced by Marcia Gay Harden) that evolves with shocking consequences. Malcolm in the Middle star and professional race car driver Muniz reveals the nerves he felt taking on his first leadi…

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David Koepp interview (Presence) 19:54

6M ago19:54

19:54

Sometimes, a titan of filmmaking drops by Popcorn Podcast and it's a treat for the ears. David Koepp – the screenwriting legend behind iconic movies Death Becomes Her, Mission: Impossible, Jurassic Park and the upcoming Jurassic World Rebirth – joins us to discuss his supernatural thriller, Presence, starring Lucy Liu, Chris Sullivan and Callina Li…

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Babygirl review 28:12

6M ago28:12

28:12

Grab a glass of milk and drink up friends because Popcorn Podcast goes all the way with our Babygirl review. Starring Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson, Babygirl follows a high-powered CEO (Kidman) who puts her career and family on the line when she begins a torrid affair with her much-younger intern (Dickinson). In this deep-dive into one of the …

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Drew Hancock interview (Companion) 7:06

6M ago7:06

7:06

Don't let the trailers fool you, Companion is no light-hearted skip through the woods, it's a twisted take on toxic masculinity from writer and director Drew Hancock that pokes fun at romantic comedies while adding a fresh addition to the concept of AI gone rogue. The Palm Springs International Film Festival ‘Director to Watch’ joins Popcorn Podcas…

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Maria review 33:29

6M ago33:29

33:29

Maria, Maria, let's review a film called Maria... Angelina Jolie embodies the OG diva, legendary opera singer Maria Callas, in Pablo Larraín's third instalment of his unofficial 'Iconic Women of the 20th Century' trilogy. We're talking Paris glow-ups, piano punishments and operatic tragedies in an unmissable episode of Popcorn Podcast. More Popcorn…

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Boyd Holbrook interview (A Complete Unknown) 13:03

7M ago13:03

13:03

"Hello, I'm Johnny Cash." We welcome Boyd Holbrook – who portrays Johnny Cash in Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown – to Popcorn Podcast. From writer and director James Mangold (Walk The Line), A Complete Unknown also stars Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan, Edward Norton as Pete Seeger, Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez and Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo, a…

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We Live In Time review 23:12

7M ago23:12

23:12

It's time for another season of Popcorn Podcast, and what better way to kick off number 14 with a review of romantic drama We Live In Time. We're talking undeniable chemistry between Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield (and that darn horse!) as well as sweet beginnings, bittersweet endings and the always ticking clock. Is a series of snapshots enough…

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Leigh Whannell interview (Wolf Man) 13:56

7M ago13:56

13:56

Move over, Leigh, there's another Leigh in town: original 'Movie Guy' and master of horror Leigh Whannell. The co-creator of the SAW phenomenon stops by Popcorn Podcast to discuss his new film, Wolf Man, starring Christopher Abbott, Julia Garner and Matilda Firth. In a wide-ranging chat, Whannell talks side-stepping lazy rules of horror, re-shaping…

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The Menu (REVISIT) 27:42

7M ago27:42

27:42

Revisit Popcorn Podcast's delicious review of dark comedy The Menu. The multi-course movie stars Anya Taylor-Joy and Nicholas Hoult as guests who travel to a coastal island to eat at an exclusive isolated restaurant where the reclusive, celebrated Chef Julian Slowik (Ralph Fiennes) has prepared a lavish tasting menu with a few surprise twists. List…

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My Old Ass review (REVISIT) 26:25

7M ago26:25

26:25

Revisit Popcorn Podcast's My Old Ass review, featuring bad boating, charming Chad, baby Maisy Stella, Nelly Furtado feels and queen Aubrey Plaza. Laugh and cry along with Leigh and Tim as they discuss Megan Park's sophomore feature film, My Old Ass (or is it arse?). More Popcorn: Did you fall for The Fall Guy? Know someone who loves movies? Please …

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