Popcorn with Peter Travers

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Willem Dafoe, "The Florida Project" Nov 17, 2017

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There is already big Oscar buzz around Willem Dafoe's role in the new film, "The Florida Project." In this episode of 'Popcorn', he talks about the role, the Oscar race and his long career. Like what we're doing? Leave a review! ----> http://bit.ly/2kIbsjV Check out our other podcasts: http://bit.ly/2eBJMNa * ABOUT PETER TRAVERS: Peter Travers an American film critic, author and journalist. For some 25 years, Travers has written for Rolling Stone. He personally screens nearly 400 movies per year and releases weekly reviews. Travers is the nation's most blurbed film critic, according to eFilmCritic.com. Travers is also host of ABC's "Popcorn With Peter Travers," where he interviews actors, directors and Broadway performers about their roles and their lives. Popcorn on Twitter: http://abcn.ws/2gGYRiD Popcorn on Facebook: http://abcn.ws/2f3iHDw Popcorn on YouTube: http://abcn.ws/2gyswtx Popcorn on Instagram: http://abcn.ws/2fC0Ak2

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Cole Sprouse, "Riverdale" Nov 15, 2017

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It's almost as if "Riverdale" star Cole Sprouse never stepped away from acting. His fans surely did not want to let him go after he launched into the spotlight with his role on Disney Channel's "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody." Sprouse talks to Peter Travers about why he returned to acting, his new hit series and about sharing a career with his twin brother. Like what we're doing? Leave a review! ----> http://bit.ly/2kIbsjV Check out our other podcasts: http://bit.ly/2eBJMNa * ABOUT PETER TRAVERS: Peter Travers an American film critic, author and journalist. For some 25 years, Travers has written for Rolling Stone. He personally screens nearly 400 movies per year and releases weekly reviews. Travers is the nation's most blurbed film critic, according to eFilmCritic.com. Travers is also host of ABC's "Popcorn With Peter Travers," where he interviews actors, directors and Broadway performers about their roles and their lives. Popcorn on Twitter: http://abcn.ws/2gGYRiD Popcorn on Facebook: http://abcn.ws/2f3iHDw Popcorn on YouTube: http://abcn.ws/2gyswtx Popcorn on Instagram: http://abcn.ws/2fC0Ak2

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Melissa Leo, "Novitiate" Nov 10, 2017

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Oscar winner Melissa Leo talks to Peter Travers about her role in the new film, "Novitiate." Leo also looks back on her award-winning career, telling Travers she was "never the prettiest girl in the room." But to her, that reality helped fuel her acting career and set her on the road to stardom. Like what we're doing? Leave a review! ----> http://bit.ly/2kIbsjV Check out our other podcasts: http://bit.ly/2eBJMNa * ABOUT PETER TRAVERS: Peter Travers an American film critic, author and journalist. For some 25 years, Travers has written for Rolling Stone. He personally screens nearly 400 movies per year and releases weekly reviews. Travers is the nation's most blurbed film critic, according to eFilmCritic.com. Travers is also host of ABC's "Popcorn With Peter Travers," where he interviews actors, directors and Broadway performers about their roles and their lives. Popcorn on Twitter: http://abcn.ws/2gGYRiD Popcorn on Facebook: http://abcn.ws/2f3iHDw Popcorn on YouTube: http://abcn.ws/2gyswtx Popcorn on Instagram: http://abcn.ws/2fC0Ak2

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Millie Bobby Brown, "Stranger Things" Nov 08, 2017

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The phenomenon is real! Millie Bobby Brown is back as Eleven in "Stranger Things 2." Brown talks to Peter Travers about starring on the show that has everybody buzzing and binge-watching. Brown also shares the inside story behind Eleven's hypnotic stare and reveals a hilarious story about how they get that blood to drip from her nose right on cue. Like what we're doing? Leave a review! ----> http://bit.ly/2kIbsjV Check out our other podcasts: http://bit.ly/2eBJMNa * ABOUT PETER TRAVERS: Peter Travers an American film critic, author and journalist. For some 25 years, Travers has written for Rolling Stone. He personally screens nearly 400 movies per year and releases weekly reviews. Travers is the nation's most blurbed film critic, according to eFilmCritic.com. Travers is also host of ABC's "Popcorn With Peter Travers," where he interviews actors, directors and Broadway performers about their roles and their lives. Popcorn on Twitter: http://abcn.ws/2gGYRiD Popcorn on Facebook: http://abcn.ws/2f3iHDw Popcorn on YouTube: http://abcn.ws/2gyswtx Popcorn on Instagram: http://abcn.ws/2fC0Ak2

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Chris Hemsworth & Taika Waititi, "Thor" Nov 03, 2017

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Peter Travers says that the third time is a charm with the all new "Thor: Ragnarok." "Thor" star Chris Hemsworth and director Taika Waititi join Travers to talk about how they changed up the formula for the film so much they thought they'd be run out of town. Instead, they may be delivered the best version of the film yet. Like what we're doing? Leave a review! ----> http://bit.ly/2kIbsjV Check out our other podcasts: http://bit.ly/2eBJMNa * ABOUT PETER TRAVERS: Peter Travers an American film critic, author and journalist. For some 25 years, Travers has written for Rolling Stone. He personally screens nearly 400 movies per year and releases weekly reviews. Travers is the nation's most blurbed film critic, according to eFilmCritic.com. Travers is also host of ABC's "Popcorn With Peter Travers," where he interviews actors, directors and Broadway performers about their roles and their lives. Popcorn on Twitter: http://abcn.ws/2gGYRiD Popcorn on Facebook: http://abcn.ws/2f3iHDw Popcorn on YouTube: http://abcn.ws/2gyswtx Popcorn on Instagram: http://abcn.ws/2fC0Ak2

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Tracey Ullman, "Tracey Ullman's Show" Nov 01, 2017

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Tracey Ullman has returned to HBO with a new series featuring her ever-changing characters called Tracey Ullmans Show. Ullman talks to Peter Travers about how she chooses the people she portrays, why she returned to television and what's to come. Like what we're doing? Leave a review! ----> http://bit.ly/2kIbsjV Check out our other podcasts: http://bit.ly/2eBJMNa * ABOUT PETER TRAVERS: Peter Travers an American film critic, author and journalist. For some 25 years, Travers has written for Rolling Stone. He personally screens nearly 400 movies per year and releases weekly reviews. Travers is the nation's most blurbed film critic, according to eFilmCritic.com. Travers is also host of ABC's "Popcorn With Peter Travers," where he interviews actors, directors and Broadway performers about their roles and their lives. Popcorn on Twitter: http://abcn.ws/2gGYRiD Popcorn on Facebook: http://abcn.ws/2f3iHDw Popcorn on YouTube: http://abcn.ws/2gyswtx Popcorn on Instagram: http://abcn.ws/2fC0Ak2

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Tyler Perry, "Boo 2: A Madea Halloween" Oct 27, 2017

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There isn't much in the entertainment world that Tyler Perry doesnt do. The media mogul has just released the new movie, "Boo 2: A Madea Halloween." Perry talks to Peter Travers about how his Madea empire actually started by accident. Like what we're doing? Leave a review! ----> http://bit.ly/2kIbsjV Check out our other podcasts: http://bit.ly/2eBJMNa * ABOUT PETER TRAVERS: Peter Travers an American film critic, author and journalist. For some 25 years, Travers has written for Rolling Stone. He personally screens nearly 400 movies per year and releases weekly reviews. Travers is the nation's most blurbed film critic, according to eFilmCritic.com. Travers is also host of ABC's "Popcorn With Peter Travers," where he interviews actors, directors and Broadway performers about their roles and their lives. Popcorn on Twitter: http://abcn.ws/2gGYRiD Popcorn on Facebook: http://abcn.ws/2f3iHDw Popcorn on YouTube: http://abcn.ws/2gyswtx Popcorn on Instagram: http://abcn.ws/2fC0Ak2

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Andrew Garfield, "Breathe" Oct 20, 2017

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There's already Oscar buzz following Andrew Garfield's performance in the new film, "Breathe." Garfield plays Robin Cavendish, a respirator-dependent polio survivor, who went on to become an advocate for the disabled. Garfield talks to Peter Travers about his portrayal of Cavendish, the family's reaction to his role, taking risks as an actor and he weighs in on the latest Spider-Man. Like what we're doing? Leave a review! ----> http://bit.ly/2kIbsjV Check out our other podcasts: http://bit.ly/2eBJMNa * ABOUT PETER TRAVERS: Peter Travers an American film critic, author and journalist. For some 25 years, Travers has written for Rolling Stone. He personally screens nearly 400 movies per year and releases weekly reviews. Travers is the nation's most blurbed film critic, according to eFilmCritic.com. Travers is also host of ABC's "Popcorn With Peter Travers," where he interviews actors, directors and Broadway performers about their roles and their lives. Popcorn on Twitter: http://abcn.ws/2gGYRiD Popcorn on Facebook: http://abcn.ws/2f3iHDw Popcorn on YouTube: http://abcn.ws/2gyswtx Popcorn on Instagram: http://abcn.ws/2fC0Ak2

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Luke Evans, "Professor Marston and the Wonder Women" Oct 18, 2017

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"Professor Marston and the Wonder Women" star Luke Evans tells Peter Travers, "When I read the script, I couldn't believe it was true." In this episode of 'Popcorn', Evans talks about the history behind the story that would become a phenomenon in the comic book world. Like what we're doing? Leave a review! ----> http://bit.ly/2kIbsjV Check out our other podcasts: http://bit.ly/2eBJMNa * ABOUT PETER TRAVERS: Peter Travers an American film critic, author and journalist. For some 25 years, Travers has written for Rolling Stone. He personally screens nearly 400 movies per year and releases weekly reviews. Travers is the nation's most blurbed film critic, according to eFilmCritic.com. Travers is also host of ABC's "Popcorn With Peter Travers," where he interviews actors, directors and Broadway performers about their roles and their lives. Popcorn on Twitter: http://abcn.ws/2gGYRiD Popcorn on Facebook: http://abcn.ws/2f3iHDw Popcorn on YouTube: http://abcn.ws/2gyswtx Popcorn on Instagram: http://abcn.ws/2fC0Ak2

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Jackie Chan, "The Foreigner" Oct 13, 2017

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Jackie Chan is changing things up with his new film "The Foreigner." Chan tells Peter Travers, "I just wanted to do something different." He talks about how this role stands out from the others, reveals his favorite stunts and shares big news about returning to the big screen with Chris Tucker. Like what we're doing? Leave a review! ----> http://bit.ly/2kIbsjV Check out our other podcasts: http://bit.ly/2eBJMNa * ABOUT PETER TRAVERS: Peter Travers an American film critic, author and journalist. For some 25 years, Travers has written for Rolling Stone. He personally screens nearly 400 movies per year and releases weekly reviews. Travers is the nation's most blurbed film critic, according to eFilmCritic.com. Travers is also host of ABC's "Popcorn With Peter Travers," where he interviews actors, directors and Broadway performers about their roles and their lives. Popcorn on Twitter: http://abcn.ws/2gGYRiD Popcorn on Facebook: http://abcn.ws/2f3iHDw Popcorn on YouTube: http://abcn.ws/2gyswtx Popcorn on Instagram: http://abcn.ws/2fC0Ak2

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