Popcorn with Peter Travers

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Casey Affleck on Overcoming Rejection, Working With His Brother Feb 23, 2017

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Casey Affleck says he's known he wanted to be an actor ever since he was a teenager. The "Manchester by the Sea" star is a contender for Best Actor at this year's Oscars, but the role of Lee Chandler almost went to someone else. In an interview with Peter Travers, Affleck dives into his career and what it's like to have so many friends and family members in show business. Please leave us 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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Special Edition: Oscars Predictions Feb 20, 2017

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In a special edition of "Popcorn," film critic Peter Travers looks at the major categories at the upcoming Oscars and offers his take on who will win. Travers has screened some 400 movies this year and he's narrowed down his top picks. Please leave us 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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Fred Armisen Says 'Portlandia' May Not be Ending After All Feb 16, 2017

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Fred Armisen may be one of the most versatile performers on TV now. You've seen his hilarious skits on SNL. He's Seth Meyers' 'Late Night' bandleader. And he's also starring opposite Carrie Brownstein in the quirky IFC comedy series, "Portlandia," as the two parody life in Portland, Oregon. Armisen talks to Peter Travers about his chemistry with Brownstein both on set and off. And he sets the record straight on those reports that the series will be coming to end next season. Please leave us 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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David Oyelowo Draws Parallels Between Himself and the King He Plays in 'A United Kingdom' Feb 09, 2017

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British actor David Oyelowo joins Peter Travers on 'Popcorn' to talk about his new movie, "A United Kingdom." Its a true story in which Oyelowo plays an African king, Seretse Khama of Botswana. The King caused a scandal in 1948 when he married Ruth Williams - played by Rosamond Pike - a white woman who worked as a London office clerk. Though race relations have improved in the 21st century, David relates a harrowing tale of how he and his white wife Jessica experienced racial hatred first hand and how she came to his rescue. Please leave us 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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Annette Bening on Marriage, Family and Enjoying This Stage of Life Feb 06, 2017

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Today's guest Annette Bening is giving one of her best performances -- and thats saying something -- in "20th-Century Women." She talks about how moved she was by the role of Dorothea Fields, a divorced mother raising a teen son during the summer of 1979. Playing the role brought Annette back to her own life as a 21-year-old in 1979. Married to Warren Beatty for 25 years, Bening reflects on life with the mega-star and their four children. Please leave us 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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Behind the Scenes of "Moonlight" With Oscar Nominee Mahershala Ali Feb 03, 2017

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Prepare to be charmed when actor Mahershala Ali walks into the room. That smile is not just reserved for his on-screen performances. Ali is taking Hollywood by storm with his roles in two much buzzed about films, "Moonlight" and "Hidden Figures." He's already won a SAG award and is said to be the front-runner for best supporting actor at the Oscars. Ali talks about being a proud Muslim, how he got that unusual first name and about stepping away from the hit series "House of Cards." * ABOUT POPCORN WITH PETER TRAVERS: This show features the world's biggest stars and top moviemakers. They drop by the ABC News studio to talk to Rolling Stone's film and television critic Peter Travers about their latest projects and their lives. And just when you think you know all there is about these stars, there's a musical surprise at the end of every interview! 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 * DISCOVER MORE PODCASTS: http://www.abcnewspodcasts.com

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The Adorable Reason Matthew McConaughey Lives in Texas Jan 27, 2017

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Matthew McConaughey has a very sweet reason for why he lives in Austin, Texas, instead of say, Los Angeles -- the mecca for Hollywood celebs. McConaughey sat down with Peter Travers to talk about his new movie "Gold," his career and family. What a treat for fans to get to know the personal side of the big screen heartthrob! You'll be glad you listened. * ABOUT POPCORN WITH PETER TRAVERS: This show features the world's biggest stars and top moviemakers. They drop by the ABC News studio to talk to Rolling Stone's film and television critic Peter Travers about their latest projects and their lives. And just when you think you know all there is about these stars, there's a musical surprise at the end of every interview! 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 * DISCOVER MORE PODCASTS: http://www.abcnewspodcasts.com

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Ben Affleck Explains Why 'Good Will Hunting' Never Got a Sequel Jan 20, 2017

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Ben Affleck is once again pulling double duty in front of and behind the camera. This time he's directing the new crime drama "Live by Night." The film takes you back to those days when gangster movies were all the rage. Many dedicated Affleck fans will note that "Live by Night" pushes Affleck's directing credits to more than half a dozen. Still, Affleck says he's "terrified" of directing because "it's such a big job." His next directorial project will be the next Batman movie. So many great projects, but no sequel to "Good Will Hunting" -- the film that launched him to fame. Wait till you hear why he says it hasn't happened after all these years. * ABOUT POPCORN WITH PETER TRAVERS: This show features the world's biggest stars and top moviemakers. They drop by the ABC News studio to talk to Rolling Stone's film and television critic Peter Travers about their latest projects and their lives. And just when you think you know all there is about these stars, there's a musical surprise at the end of every interview! 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 * DISCOVER MORE PODCASTS: http://www.abcnewspodcasts.com

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'Moonlight' Director on Making His Masterpiece Jan 13, 2017

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Barry Jenkins is the lavishly gifted director and screenwriter of "Moonlight." Fresh off a Golden Globe win for Best Picture Drama, "Moonlight" is shaping up as the one film that can give "La La Land" a run for its Oscar gold. Featuring award-caliber performances from Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris and the three young actors (Alex Hibbert, Ashton Sanders and Trevante Rhodes) who share the lead role of a boy growing up black, gay and alienated in the Miami projects, "Moonlight" is an emotional wipeout. Jenkins himself says he can't watch the film with an audience. It's that personal. He shares his story about how it all began. * ABOUT POPCORN WITH PETER TRAVERS: This show features the world's biggest stars and top moviemakers. They drop by the ABC News studio to talk to Rolling Stone's film and television critic Peter Travers about their latest projects and their lives. And just when you think you know all there is about these stars, there's a musical surprise at the end of every interview! 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 * DISCOVER MORE PODCASTS: http://www.abcnewspodcasts.com

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Adam Driver on Massive Weight Loss, 'Star Wars' and 'Girls' Finale Jan 06, 2017

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Adam Driver is currently killing it onscreen as a bus-driving poet in Jim Jarmuschs "Paterson" and as a 16th-century Jesuit priest bringing the good word to Japan in Martin Scorsese's "Silence" (for which he lost a massive 50 pounds). Some can't get the image of Driver out of their heads as the mysterious Kylo Ren in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" (he talks about the next film in the series) that includes a young neighbor in his New York apartment who greets him by saying, "Good morning, Kylo Ren." Adam, who's just finished the final season of HBO's "Girls" (youll never guess what souvenir he kept) is clearly one of the most talented and versatile actors around. But his personal stories about his former life as a Marine and what he's still doing for his buddies are equally compelling. * ABOUT POPCORN WITH PETER TRAVERS: This show features the world's biggest stars and top moviemakers. They drop by the ABC News studio to talk to Rolling Stone's film and television critic Peter Travers about their latest projects and their lives. And just when you think you know all there is about these stars, there's a musical surprise at the end of every interview! 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 * DISCOVER MORE PODCASTS: http://www.abcnewspodcasts.com

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