Best Tim Iffland Podcasts (2025)

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Lorcan Finnegan interview (The Surfer) 19:11

3d 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

19d 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

29d 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

2M 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 such as Bugs Bunny, Tweety, Marvin the Martian and Woody Woodpecker. But now the Emmy Award winner is starring in the first f…

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Ashley Zukerman interview (In Vitro) 20:32

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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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Avatar: The Way Of Water review (REVISIT) 1:03:46

5M ago1:03:46

1:03:46

Revisit Popcorn Podcast's return to the world of Pandora with Avatar: The Way of Water. As the long-awaited sequel to the highest grossing film of all-time, James Cameron's The Way Of Water has a lot to live up to, promising a visual and technical spectacle to blow the original out of the water. Does the acclaimed filmmaker deliver a record-breakin…

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The Room Next Door review 19:14

5M ago19:14

19:14

Leigh and Tim contemplate life and death discussing Pedro Almodóvar's latest film, The Room Next Door. Starring Tilda Swinton, Julianne Moore and John Torturro, it follows two old friends who, after years of being out of touch, meet again in an extreme but strangely sweet situation. From Swinton and Moore's range as artists to the complex and profo…

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Better Man review 41:14

5M ago41:14

41:14

Join us for a review of Better Man, the surprising hit of 2024 about superstar Robbie Williams. You may think you know his story, but you've never seen the Angels singer and songwriter quite like this – as a monkey. Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman) brings us a musical extravaganza set to Williams' most iconic tunes, and Popcorn Podcast comes u…

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Kraven the Hunter review 35:10

5M ago35:10

35:10

Cravin' another salty Popcorn Podcast episode? You're in luck, as we review Kraven the Hunter, starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the brooding comic book antihero Sergei Kravinoff – aka Kraven. We're talking Papa Rusty, Mufasa cameo, mysterious New York doctor and cargo plane pilots, as well as Calypso! Calypso! Calypso! Oh, if we could talk to the a…

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Miranda Otto interview (The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim) 13:50

5M ago13:50

13:50

National treasure Miranda Otto is here to talk about her new film The War of the Rohirrim. The anime adventure expands JRR Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings with a story about Helm Hammerhand and the battle to save his people at the fortress that would come to be known as Helm's Deep. In a special Popcorn Podcast chat, Otto shares what it was like to…

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The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim writers interview 17:12

5M ago17:12

17:12

Venture to Middle Earth with Popcorn Podcast and The War of the Rohirrim co-writers Arty Papageorgiou and Phoebe Gittins. The duo takes us behind the scenes of their new original film that reawakens JRR Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings in a way we haven’t seen before – as anime – with a story inspired by part of an appendix Tolkien wrote detailing t…

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Melissa Barrera interview (Your Monster) 20:19

6M ago20:19

20:19

Friend of the podcast Melissa Barrera returns to Popcorn Podcast to talk new film Your Monster, the beastly rom-com/horror from Caroline Lindy that's all about embracing your inner rage. Barrera stars as soft-spoken actress Laura opposite Tommy Dewey (Saturday Night) as the monster who has been living in her closet since childhood. The two connect …

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Wicked review 57:02

6M ago57:02

57:02

Goodness knows you should tune in to Popcorn Podcast's thrillifying Wicked review, as Leigh and Tim discuss Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande's gravity-defying performances, as well as flirty Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey), the delightful chaos of Jeff Goldblum and why you need to pay attention to the man behind the curtain (Jon M Chu). More Popcorn: Jonat…

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Jonathan Bailey interview (Wicked) 10:09

6M ago10:09

10:09

Jonathan Bailey joins Popcorn Podcast to take us behind the scenes of Jon M Chu's highly anticipated Wicked adaptation. Bailey, of Bridgerton fame, portrays Winkie Prince Fiyero alongside Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba and Ariana Grande's Glinda – he delights with talk of clunky booties, Wizard of Oz Easter eggs and how to dismount a horse in style. Tune …

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Gladiator II review 38:08

6M ago38:08

38:08

Step into the Popcorn Podcast Colosseum for a review of Ridley Scott's long-awaited Gladiator sequel. Leigh and Tim dive into Gladiator 2, starring a wild Paul Mescal, the regal Connie Nielsen, a mysterious Pedro Pascal and King Denzel Washington. Ridley Scott has been described as a man in a hurry, but it took 24 years to deliver a follow-up to hi…

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Jason Scott Lee interview (The Wind and The Reckoning) 18:08

6M ago18:08

18:08

Jason Scott Lee joins Popcorn Podcast to talk passion project The Wind and The Reckoning (aka The Reckoning), Hawaii's first native language film to receive a wide release. The movie, inspired by real events, follows the rebellion of a small group of Native Hawaiians as they courageously resist government-mandated exile during an outbreak of lepros…

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Michael Theo interview (CGA Rising Star) 23:33

6M ago23:33

23:33

Love on the Spectrum star Michael Theo drops by Popcorn Podcast to talk acting, his love of movies and being recognised as a CGA Rising Star. Each year, the Casting Guild of Australia (CGA) comes together to identify a group of extraordinary actors they believe have the potential to break out on the world stage. Theo recently made his acting debut …

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Connie Nielsen interview (Gladiator II) 11:23

6M ago11:23

11:23

Gladiator II star Connie Nielsen joins Popcorn Podcast to discuss her return to Ancient Rome in Ridley Scott's epic sequel. The Danish actor (also known as Queen Hippolyta in the Wonder Woman and Justice League films) reprises her role as Lucilla, some 24 years after the Oscar-winning Gladiator, returning as the now-grown Gladiator Lucius’ (Paul Me…

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Shari Sebbens interview (The Moogai) 17:48

7M ago17:48

17:48

Australian actor and proud Bardi, Jabirr-Jabirr woman Shari Sebbens joins Popcorn Podcast to discuss her leading role in Indigenous psychological horror The Moogai. Writer and director Jon Bell has developed the story – based on the 2020 award-winning short film of the same name – into a full-length horror feature to confront how prevalent the effe…

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Gabriel LaBelle interview (Saturday Night) 14:11

7M ago14:11

14:11

Gabriel LaBelle returns to Popcorn Podcast to talk new film Saturday Night, in which he portrays legendary SNL co-creator and producer Lorne Michaels. LaBelle shares insights into the high-energy, chaotic atmosphere of Jason Reitman’s film and the unique challenges of taking on such an influential figure in entertainment history – something the sta…

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Venom: The Last Dance review 34:14

7M ago34:14

34:14

It takes two to tango as Popcorn Podcast prances through Venom: The Last Dance. In the supposed final adventure of the Tom Hardy-led franchise, Eddie (Hardy) and Venom are on the run, hunted by both of their worlds, with the duo forced into a devastating decision that will bring the curtains down on their bromance. In a bite-sized and salty new epi…

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Antony Penrose interview (Lee) 17:06

7M ago17:06

17:06

Antony Penrose, the son of iconic photographer and war correspondent Lee Miller, joins Popcorn Podcast to dive into the highly anticipated film Lee, starring Kate Winslet. Penrose reveals personal insights into his mother’s extraordinary life and their relationship; discusses her lasting legacy in art and photography; and shares how it felt seeing …

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