The MovieFilm Podcast

Ep. 349: Spider-Man’s Box Office Bonanza!

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:00:05 +0000

(00:00:00) Celebrating 349 Episodes and Podcast Longevity
(00:01:26) Discussing 'The Drama' and Theatrical vs. Streaming
(00:06:05) Discovering 'Nirvanna the Band the Show' and 'Cheers' Legacy
(00:11:05) Revisiting 'Spider-Man' and 'The Odyssey' on the Big Screen
(00:20:05) Listener Thoughts on Moana and Jumanji Sequels
(00:35:13) Fan Perspectives on DCU and Snyder Cut Evolution
(00:47:33) Fan Theories and Anticipation for the New Avengers Film
(00:56:22) Analyzing the Dark and Quirky Clayface Trailer
(01:05:04) Robert Pattinson as Chris Hansen in 'Primetime'
(01:13:59) Nicolas Cage Film Stolen from Netflix Vault
(01:19:39) Gareth Edwards Exits Jurassic World Over Differences
(01:30:19) Record-Breaking Success of Spider-Man: Brand New Day
(01:37:38) Tom Holland's Role and MCU Integration Strategy
(01:43:57) Why Scarcity Drives Box Office Success in Hollywood
(01:50:07) Final Thoughts, Listener Engagement, and Patreon Support

This week we discuss the record-breaking first week of SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY and what it might mean for AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY and the future of the MCU! Plus: JURASSIC 8 needs a new director, the trailers for CLAYFACE and PRIMETIME, and much more!

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Ep. 348: Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0000

(00:00:00) The Unexpected Rise of Popcorn Buckets
(00:10:31) Rediscovering Taika Waititi's Perfect Film
(00:20:48) Cheers and Other Classics
(00:31:26) Tribute to Terminator 2 Co-Writer William Wisher Jr.
(00:36:46) Cher Horowitz Returns: Clueless Sequel Series Announced
(00:45:32) Are Legacy Sequels and Prequels Necessary?
(00:49:54) Ryan Gosling Confirmed as Ghost Rider at Comic-Con
(01:07:00) Wonder Man Cancelled, Mahershala Ali on Blade
(01:18:47) Emotional Depth and Action in Spider-Man: Brand New Day
(01:35:41) Brand New Day Spoilers: The Marvel Logo, Peter's Sacrifice, and Frank Castle
(01:48:54) The Unexpected Villain of Brand New Day
(02:05:05) The Cathartic Ending and Secret Wars Setup
(02:13:14) Support the Show: Patreon and Social Media

With Spider-Man swinging back in theaters for his latest MCU blockbuster, the MovieFilm boys convene to talk through our reactions to SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY! Does Tom Holland's fourth solo Spidey outing point the way to a whole new trilogy? Get all of our spoiler-filled thoughts! Plus: big Marvel announcements at San Diego Comicon, remembering writer William Wisher, and much more!

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Bonus Show: Odyssey Idiocy + Avengers: Doomsday Trailer

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:00:03 +0000

In this bonus discussion we vent on the very-online controversies surrounding Christopher Nolan's megahit THE ODYSSEY, unpack New York Magazibe's recent directors power ranking, and give first thoughts on the AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY trailer!

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Commentary Track: Spider-Man: Homecoming

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:00:02 +0000

(00:00:00) Podcast Welcome and Commentary Setup
(00:03:26) Michael Keaton's Vulture and MCU Timeline Errors
(00:07:28) The Historic Deal Bringing Spider-Man to Marvel
(00:10:56) Tony Stark's Role and John Hughes High School Vibe
(00:16:24) Genuine High School Humor and Unexpected MCU Cameos
(00:22:53) Peter's Personal Struggles and Ned's Endearing Friendship
(00:29:10) Relatable High School Life and Spider-Man in the Suburbs
(00:35:32) Character Depth of Liz and MJ, Plus Director John Watts
(00:39:53) Modern VFX, Happy Hogan's Rudeness, and Ned's Fedora
(00:42:41) Michael Keaton's Vulture Casting and Character Nuances
(00:45:12) Relatable High School Moments and Spider-Man's Universal Appeal
(00:48:53) Liz Allen's Comic History and Peter Parker's Progression
(00:52:17) High School Trip, Laura Harrier, and Peter's Tech Suit
(00:55:59) Tony Stark's Absentee Mentorship and Post-Endgame MCU
(00:58:15) Karen's Al Personality, Washington DC Action, and Zaki's Career
(01:07:39) Spider-Man's Mask, Packed Villains, and Tony Stark's Blame
(01:17:44) Vulture's Wingsuit Design and Sony's Spider-Man Rights
(01:26:21) The Debate of Real vs. Digital Effects and Tony Stark's Hypocrisy
(01:30:55) Michael Keaton's Iconic Vulture Reveal and Spider-Man's Relatability
(01:37:35) Peter's Homemade Suit, 'Guy in the Chair' Trope, and Clone Saga
(01:45:00) Iconic Rubble Scene and Andrew Garfield's Spider-Man Legacy
(01:52:32) Spider-Man in Coney Island and Sony's Marvel Universe (SCUM)
(01:59:22) Liz's Emotional Departure and the MCU's Formula for Success
(02:05:29) Aunt May Learns the Truth and Michael Keaton's Magnetic Performance
(02:09:49) Reflecting on Homecoming and Podcast Wrap-up

As Marvel's Spider-Man: Brand New Day swings into theaters, we’re revisiting the film that kicked off Tom Holland’s solo adventures in the MCU! Sync up with your copy of Spider-Man: Homecoming and join Brian and Zaki for a feature-length commentary track as they discuss the web-slinger’s fresh start, Michael Keaton’s unforgettable Vulture, the film’s John Hughes-inspired coming-of-age vibe, and how Homecoming laid the foundation for everything that followed. Whether you listen separately or watch along, we hope you'll enjoy taking a swing with us!

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Ep. 347: The Odyssey + Remembering Sam Neill

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:00:02 +0000

(00:00:00) Welcome, Patreon, and Recent Movie Experiences
(00:05:30) Emotional Journey at the Wes Anderson Music Concert
(00:10:34) Unpacking the Dark Humor of How to Make a Killing
(00:14:32) Parenting Adventures: Sharpies, Crafts, and Superhero IDs
(00:18:50) Rob Kelly's Query on Multiple Movie Viewings
(00:29:18) Masters of the Universe Legacy and Toy Story 5 Parents
(00:39:06) Sean Coyle Questions James Gunn's DC Universe Direction
(00:44:44) The Inspiring Story Behind "I Play Rocky" Trailer
(00:55:22) Remembering the Kindness and Legacy of Sam Neill
(01:06:13) Analyzing the Box Office Failure of Live-Action Moana
(01:16:31) Decoding Summer Box Office Trends and New Gl Joe Film
(01:23:29) First Impressions and Thematic Depth of The Odyssey
(01:27:41) Cersei, Sirens, and the Crew's Journey (Spoilers)
(01:46:23) Exploring The Odyssey's Fantastical Elements (Spoilers)
(02:06:31) The Return to Ithaca and The Odyssey's Ending (Spoilers)
(02:22:57) Episode Conclusion, Listener Engagement, and Sam Neill's Dream

This week we embark on an in-depth discussion of THE ODYSSEY, unpacking the ins-and-outs of Christopher Nolan's ambitious adaptation of the classic poem, starring Matt Damon. Plus: we take a moment to celebrate the remarkable career of Sam Neill, break down the first trailer for I PLAY ROCKY, and catch up on the latest movie news and recommendations, and go through some Listener Letters!

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Bonus Show: Evil Dead Burn + Obsession In-depth!

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:00:10 +0000

In this bonus show we offer thoughts on the latest/last JACKASS film, horror sequel EVIL DEAD BURN, Illumination’s underperforming MINIONS & MONSTERS, and dive deep into smash hit OBSESSION!

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Commentary Track: Troy

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:00:02 +0000

(00:00:00) Commentary Track: Troy
(00:01:32) Re-evaluating Troy Before Nolan's Odyssey
(00:07:04) Brad Pitt's Reluctance and Wolfgang Petersen's Vision
(00:19:57) Stripping Gods from Homer's Epic Tale
(00:29:32) Actors' Personal Stories and On-Set Experiences
(00:48:35) Achilles's Contempt and Agamemnon's Power Play
(01:04:31) Practical Effects and Thematic Human Arrogance
(01:20:16) Mythological Changes and Theatrical Violence
(01:30:47) Achilles's Quest for Glory and Life's Emptiness
(01:47:22) Patroclus's Death and Achilles's Vengeful Rage
(02:06:13) Achilles Confronts Compassion and His Own Humanity
(02:23:33) Odysseus's Clever Gambit and Troy's Brutal Fall
(02:37:44) Adapting Mythology and Film's Enduring Power

With Christopher Nolan’s THE ODYSSEY on the horizon, the MovieFilm boys revisit Wolfgang Petersen’s ambitious 2004 epic TROY! How does this big-budget reimagining of Homer’s ILIAD hold up more than two decades later? Join us as we discuss the film’s all-star cast (Brad Pitt! Eric Bana! Orlando Bloom! Sean Bean), its sweeping battle sequences, the creative liberties it takes with the source material, and its legacy as Hollywood returns to the world of Greek mythology. Listen separately or synch up your copy of the movie and watch along!

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Bonus Show: Independence Day + Supergirl Fallout

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:03:35 +0000

In this bonus show we unpack our Independence Day thoughts, mark the 35th anniversary of TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY and examine the box office fallout of SUPERGIRL underperforming!

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Commentary Track: Independence Day: Resurgence

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:00:02 +0000

(00:00:00) Revisiting Independence Day: Resurgence Ten Years Later
(00:06:00) The Impact of Will Smith's Absence on the Sequel
(00:09:47) Why the Sequel Lost the Original's Relatable Charm
(00:15:41) Visual Effects and Character Development
(00:16:04) Resurgence's Failure to Deliver Emotional Character Arcs
(00:22:57) How Advanced Tech Undermined the Sequel's Story
(00:31:20) Recasting and Chinese Market Influence in Resurgence
(00:41:41) The Problem with Predictable Character Deaths in Resurgence
(00:50:21) How Last-Minute Script Changes Hurt Resurgence's Story
(00:59:20) The Absence of an Iconic Score and Weak Speeches
(01:11:56) Why the Independence Day Sequel Arrived Two Decades Too Late
(01:23:57) The Emotional Impact of President Whitmore's Final Act
(01:33:11) Brent Spiner's Performance and the Alien Queen's Design
(01:41:06) Resurgence's Forgettable Legacy and Unsatisfying Conclusion

What’s more appropriate for the Fourth of July than an Independence Day movie? This week, ten years after its release, we’re revisiting Independence Day: Resurgence for a feature-length commentary track, discussing the long-awaited sequel’s bigger ambitions, returning-and-absent heroes, spectacular destruction, and whether one of the most infamous blockbuster face-plants of the 2010s deserves its reputation. Listen separately, or sync up the movie and watch along…if you dare!

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Ep. 346: Toy Story 5 / Supergirl (2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:00:06 +0000

(00:00:00) Ep. 346: Toy Story 5 / Supergirl (2026)
(00:00:01) Welcome to MovieFilm
(00:00:26) Catching Up with Brian
(00:02:07) Recent Movie Watchings
(00:04:18) TV Shows and Documentaries
(00:11:22) Listener Feedback on Masters of the Universe
(00:22:47) Supergirl 1984 Commentary
(00:31:11) Matrix Supergirl Explained
(00:38:11) News and Headlines
(00:38:21) Remembering James Burrows
(00:42:00) The Evolution of Sitcoms
(00:44:53) Anne Schedeen, RIP
(00:49:18) Disclosure Day Drop Off
(01:00:08) Toy Story 5 Review
(01:21:06) Toy Story 5 Spoiler Discussion
(01:33:21) Supergirl Review
(01:48:01) Supergirl Spoilers
(02:02:50) Episode Wrap

This week we dive in for spoiler-filled discussions of TOY STORY 5 and the new SUPERGIRL reboot! Plus: Examining the box office trajectory of DISCLOSURE DAY, MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE reactions and much more!

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Commentary Track: Supergirl (1984)

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:00:02 +0000

(00:00:00) Welcome to the Supergirl Commentary Track
(00:00:47) Setting the Stage for Supergirl
(00:05:31) The Million Dollar Title Sequence
(00:08:32) Argo City and Kara's Arrival on Earth
(00:10:16) Helen Slater and Peter O'Toole's Performances
(00:12:29) The Problematic Plot and Character Development
(00:17:19) Selena: A Flawed Villain
(00:26:47) Visual Effects and Special Effects
(00:27:53) The Controversial Truck Driver Scene
(00:35:41) Superman's Absence and the School Setting

With the Girl of Steel flying back into theaters next week, the MovieFilm boys revisit her first solo big-screen adventure, 1984’s SUPERGIRL. Join us as we talk through the cult fave DC Comics spin-off starring Helen Slater, Faye Dunaway and Peter O’Toole, its connections to the Christopher Reeve SUPERMAN series, behind-the-scenes challenges, and the state of comic book movies in the 1980s. Listen separately or watch along for a nostalgic look back at one of the most fascinating entries in the cinematic Super-saga!

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Bonus Show: Dead Franchises / Eastwood Retiring?

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:00:11 +0000

In this bonus drop we ponder the state of franchise filmmaking in today’s Hollywood, from STAR WARS to MAD MAX, and address news that movie icon Clint Eastwood may be calling it a career at 96.

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Ep. 345: Disclosure Day

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:00:02 +0000

(00:00:00) Ep. 345: Disclosure Day
(00:00:01) Welcome to Movie Film
(00:00:23) Weather Talk and Banter
(00:01:36) The Batman and Mr. Freeze
(00:03:24) Newscaster Voice and Broadcasting
(00:06:15) Pop Culture Jeopardy
(00:13:46) Obsession
(00:33:16) Scary Movie 6
(00:33:35) Scary Movie Franchise Overview
(00:35:15) Analyzing Scary Movie 6
(00:38:04) The Future of Horror Parody Films
(01:24:17) Disclosure Day non-spoiler review
(01:40:06) Spoiler discussion

Steven Spielberg's DISCLOSURE DAY is now in theaters, and the MovieFilm boys have plenty of thoughts in this super-sized discussion of the aliens-among-us pic from the CLOSE ENCOUNTERS director. Plus: MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE box office! OBSESSION! SCARY MOVIE! The JUMP STREET franchise making a comeback and much more!

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Ep. 344: Masters of the Universe (2026)

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:00:02 +0000

After decades of starts, stops, and false alarms, a big budget reboot of MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE is finally here! Join Brian and Zaki for a spoiler-filled discussion of the new He-Man movie, the challenges of bringing Eternia to life, and why the property has endured for so long. Plus: Listener Letters, thoughts on the legacy of the late Marcia Lucas, the continuing upheavals at 60 MINUTES, and much more!

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Commentary Track: Masters of the Universe (1987)

Sat, 30 May 2026 17:00:02 +0000

(00:00:00) Revisiting the 1987 Masters of the Universe Film
(00:05:04) The Budget, Practical Effects, and Cannon's Downfall
(00:11:09) Dolph Lundgren, Human Surrogates, and Missed Opportunities
(00:16:30) From Cheap Flicks to Blockbusters: Superhero Movie Evolution
(00:22:00) Memorable Supporting Cast and Eternian Lore Quirks
(00:30:20) He-Man's Enduring Appeal and Ninja Turtles
(00:38:21) Fight Choreography, Mattel's Veto, and Star Wars Influence
(00:42:50) Julie's Story, Lubic's Role, and Skeletor's Minions
(00:58:10) Struzan Poster, Conti Score, and Emotional Stakes
(01:05:31) Chelsea Field's Teela, Julie's Choice, and Hoverboard Action
(01:17:00) Frank Langella's Costume, Evil-Lyn's Exit, and Divine Power
(01:36:00) Budgetary Constraints and the Climactic Battle
(01:41:40) Lubic's Fate, Sequel Plans, and Cult Status
(01:50:10) Final Thoughts, Listener Engagement, and Good Journey

With a new Masters of the Universe adventure headed to theaters next week, we figured it was a perfect time to revisit the franchise’s first live-action big-screen outing! Listen separately or watch along as we talk through 1987’s Masters of the Universe, from Dolph Lundgren’s He-Man and Frank Langella’s unforgettable Skeletor to the movie’s attempt to bring Eternia to life on an ’80s budget. Along the way, we discuss the film’s devoted cult following, its place in the wave of fantasy and sci-fi movies of the era, and why it continues to inspire such affection nearly forty years later. By the power of Grayskull, join us for what we hope will be a good journey!

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Ep. 343: The Mandalorian and Grogu

Sat, 23 May 2026 15:00:02 +0000

(00:00:00) Ep. 343: The Mandalorian and Grogu
(00:00:01) Welcome to Movie Film Podcast
(00:00:47) Ad-free Commentary on Patreon
(00:02:05) Catching Up on Recent Movies and Events
(00:03:44) The Changing Landscape of Celebrity Encounters
(00:07:36) Deep Water: A Surprisingly Enjoyable Shark Thriller
(00:12:04) The Sheep Detectives: A Heartwarming Animated Mystery
(00:16:54) Widow's Bay: A Charming Apple TV+ Series
(00:22:29) Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War Disappoints
(00:29:53) Spider-Man Noir: A Noir Twist on the Web-Slinger
(00:36:34) Listener Letters and Michael Jackson Sequel

This is the way? STAR WARS is back in theaters this weekend with THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU, and Brian and Zaki share their thoughts on the Lucasfilm opus starring Pedro Pascal and Jeremy Allen White! Plus: thoughts on Stephen Colbert's final LATE SHOW, controversies over Christopher Nolan's THE ODYSSEY and much more!

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Bonus Show: Too Many Popcorn Buckets!

Tue, 19 May 2026 22:34:17 +0000

In this bonus show we discuss the joys of opening toys, concerning tracking for the MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE movie, and the proliferation of exclusive popcorn buckets at movie theaters...plus more!

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Commentary Track: Solo: A Star Wars Story

Fri, 15 May 2026 14:00:03 +0000

After years of listener requests, the MovieFilm boys finally tackle SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY with a full commentary track! Join us as we revisit the galaxy’s most unexpectedly charming spinoff, dig into the film’s famously troubled production history, debate Alden Ehrenreich’s surprisingly great turn as Han, celebrate Donald Glover’s effortlessly cool Lando, and ask how this movie went from “disappointment” to genuine fan favorite. Along the way: tangents on Star Wars fatigue, underappreciated franchise entries, outrageous expanded universe connections, and the lingering heartbreak that Lucasfilm never followed up on that ending. Queue up SOLO, hit play when we tell you, and jump to hyperspace with us.

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Commentary Track: The Mummy Returns

Mon, 11 May 2026 14:00:02 +0000

(00:00:00) Commentary Track: The Mummy Returns
(00:00:55) Celebrating The Mummy Returns and Supporting the Show
(00:05:15) Analyzing The Mummy Returns' Early CGI and Scope
(00:12:24) Exploring Characters and Rapid Sequel Production
(00:21:59) The Balance of Practicality and Digital Filmmaking
(00:33:14) Unpacking the Reincarnation Plot and Action
(00:39:28) Brendan Fraser's Impact and Mummy Franchise History
(00:49:49) Behind the Scenes of the Iconic Bus Chase
(00:59:30) Reflecting on Early CGI and Narrative Choices
(01:09:39) The Villain's Comeback and Fraser's Career Journey
(01:22:36) Critiquing the Third Film and Pygmy Mummies
(01:34:24) Dwayne Johnson's Rise and Action Star Persona
(01:49:00) Analyzing the Final Battle and Story Logic
(02:06:46) Reflecting on the Film and Podcast Conclusion

For our latest commentary track we celebrate the 25th anniversary of 2001's The Mummy Returns, digging into a sequel bursting at the seams with early-2000s excess, dodgy CGI, and peak Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz charm. We chat about director Stephen Sommers’ go-for-broke approach, the Rock’s infamous Scorpion King debut, and whether lightning can strike twice for this adventure-horror follow-up. It’s a lively, affectionate commentary on a movie that’s equal parts spectacle, nostalgia, and beautiful chaos!

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Ep. 342: Michael / The Devil Wears Prada 2

Mon, 04 May 2026 14:00:03 +0000

(00:00:00) Welcome to the Show: Deep Dish Pizza & Patreon Perks
(00:05:21) Revisiting Ferris Bueller, Jerry Maguire, and Fight Club on the Big Screen
(00:19:16) Sydney Sweeney Controversy and the Thrills of 'The Housemaid'
(00:29:11) Josh Johnson's Stand-Up and a Fresh Look at 'Gotham'
(00:34:02) Unpacking the Enduring Legacy of Lorne Michaels and SNL
(00:44:51) Tribute to a Comic Book and Television Writing Legend
(00:49:02) Quentin Tarantino's Blessing for a Wild Crossover Sequel
(00:55:11) Navigating the Streaming Wars as an 'Arms Dealer'
(01:01:21) The Mandalorian & Grogu: A New Era for Star Wars in Theaters
(01:18:06) Amina Reviews the Highly Anticipated Fashion Sequel
(01:36:09) Initial Reactions to the Michael Jackson Biopic
(01:46:51) Analyzing the Film's Portrayal and Brand Management of Michael Jackson
(01:56:35) Exploring the Film's Lack of Depth and Missed Opportunities
(02:04:56) Wrestling with the Controversial Figure and the Film's Impact
(02:13:20) Connect with Us: Patreon, Social Media, and Show Sign-Off

In this week’s show, we dig into the high-stakes Michael Jackson biopic MICHAEL, and Brian.talks THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 with Zaki's wife Amina. Plus: the new documentary about Lorne Michaels, remembering comics legend Gerry Conway, and digging into early box office tracking for THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU and what it might mean for STAR WARS on the big screen — plus more!

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Commentary Track: Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:00:04 +0000

On this week’s episode, we’re diving into Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story — a parody so sharp it might’ve broken the entire music biopic genre. We get into John C. Reilly’s bizarrely committed performance, the all-timer Beatles sequence, and why “Let’s Duet” has no right being that catchy. Along the way, we touch on the stacked cameos, the Apatow-era writing, and how this thing still hits harder than most “serious” biopics. So strap in — and remember: you don’t want no part of this commentary track.

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Commentary Track: All the President’s Men

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:00:03 +0000

(00:00:00) Revisiting All the President's Men: A Timeless Thriller
(00:05:09) How Robert Redford Shaped the Watergate Film
(00:16:26) The Meticulous Craft of All the President's Men
(00:45:19) Balancing Historical Fact with Cinematic Drama
(00:53:44) The Importance of Institutional Separation in Journalism
(01:11:13) Modern Media Challenges and the Need for Fact-Checking
(01:26:21) The Changing Workflow and Discipline of Journalism
(01:36:14) The Film's Commitment to Historical Events and Realism
(02:00:53) Confronting Indecency and the Power of Individual Conscience
(02:16:53) The Film's Timeless Message and Podcast Wrap-Up

For our latest commentary track we mark the 50th anniversary of All the President’s Men, revisiting Alan J. Pakula’s classic 1976 thriller. Listen separately or watch along as we talk through the film’s meticulous reporting, Redford and Hoffman’s iconic pairing, and how a story built on phone calls and note-taking still manages to feel like one of the most gripping movies ever made, with plenty of behind-the-scenes stories and digressions along the way.

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Ep. 341: The MovieFilm Mailbag

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:00:02 +0000

It's an oversized mailbag episode of MovieFilm this week as we answer a whole slew of fan questions on a whole slew of topics new and old! Plus: Reactions to THE DRAMA and THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE, more LORD OF THE RINGS on the way, discussing the trailer for HBO's HARRY POTTER series, and much more!

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Commentary Track: Lethal Weapon 3

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:00:02 +0000

(00:00:00) Initial Thoughts on the Film's Tone and Opening Sequence
(00:06:32) How Lethal Weapon 3 Embraced a Lighter Tone
(00:15:00) Exploring the Enduring Rapport of Riggs, Murtaugh, and Leo
(00:23:22) The Evolution of the Series and Lorna Cole's Introduction
(00:31:40) Lethal Weapon 3's Timely Release Amidst LA Tensions
(00:41:37) The Emotional Toll of Gang Violence on Roger Murtaugh
(00:54:38) The Perfect Match and the Infamous Range Rover Story
(01:05:20) From Three Stooges to Father-Son Shaving Rituals
(01:18:26) Carrie Fisher's Impact and Brian's Epic Graduation Story
(01:33:21) Richard Donner's Action Prowess and Critical Reception
(01:43:21) The Explosive Finale and Murtaugh's Retirement Decision
(01:56:10) Final Thoughts, Post-Credits Surprises, and Listener Engagement

We’re never too old for this! The MovieFilm boys continue our periodic journeys through the Lethal Weapon series with 1992’s Lethal Weapon 3! Listen along as we revisit Riggs & Murtaugh’s third outing, with director Richard Donner dialing up the comedy, introducing Rene Russo’s Lorna Cole, and somehow blowing up even more of Los Angeles. Along the way, we talk Joe Pesci’s return as Leo Getz, the film’s lighter tone, and where this one lands in the series as a whole.

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Ep. 340: Project Hail Mary

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:00:03 +0000

(00:00:00) Hosts Discuss Busy Schedules and Recording Challenges
(00:03:15) The Ongoing Pain and Resolution of Brian's Dental Issues
(00:06:35) From Mid-Life Musings to Pop Culture Embarrassments
(00:14:42) Deconstructing the Phoniness of Modern Influencer Culture
(00:29:38) Exploring the Clever Premise of Jury Duty: Company Retreat
(00:35:51) Access Ad-Free Episodes and Bonus Conversations
(00:37:05) Analyzing the New Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer
(00:51:05) John Krasinski Leads New Jack Ryan Ghost War Film
(00:57:01) The Conclusion of Villeneuve's Dune Trilogy and Box Office Battle
(01:10:40) First Impressions and Box Office Success of Project Hail Mary
(01:29:05) Exploring Themes of Cooperation and Grace's Journey with Rocky
(01:46:21) The Film's Positive Message and Earnest Tone
(01:53:44) Final Thoughts and How to Engage with the Podcast

In this episode, the MovieFilm boys buckle in and blast off for a deep dive into this week's smash hit science fiction opus PROJECT HAIL MARY! Plus: new trailers for SPIDER-MAN, DUNE, and JACK RYAN, the new season of THE BACHELORETTE implodes and we have some thoughts, and much more!

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Ep. 339: The Bride! / Hoppers

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 21:30:02 +0000

(00:00:00) Brian's Week of Tooth Trouble and Questionable Dentists
(00:06:37) Fackham Hall and Ted Season 2: Comedies and Comfort Viewing
(00:16:38) Writing Assignments, World News, and Hot Toys Unplugging
(00:27:49) Scream Commentary Feedback and Superman 2025 Excitement
(00:38:54) Timothee Chalamet's Ballet Comments and the Outrage Cycle
(00:48:22) Universal's Theatrical Window Expansion and Syndicated TV's End
(01:06:38) Maggie Gyllenhaal's Frankenstein Reimagining: A Box Office Disaster
(01:15:29) Overstuffed Ideas and Mary Shelley's Confusing Possession
(01:30:16) Pixar's Return to Form with a Heartfelt Animated Adventure
(01:38:51) Meryl Streep's Cameo and the Thrilling Third Act
(01:47:19) Final Movie Thoughts and Supporting the Podcast

The MovieFilm boys reconvene for in-depth discussions of last week's new releases: the Frankenstein story THE BRIDE! and Pixar's latest confection HOPPERS. Plus: Timothee Chalomet ticks off some folks on his way to Oscar night, Universal gives more time to movie theaters, and much more!

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Ep. 338: Scream 7

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 15:00:02 +0000

(00:00:00) Episode Introduction and Brian's Dental Dilemma
(00:02:11) Emerald Fennell's Audacious Wuthering Heights Adaptation
(00:13:12) Reviewing Crime 101 and Underrated Movie Gems
(00:20:01) Yellowstone's Marshals: A CBS Procedural Shift
(00:24:55) The Immortal Man: A Peaky Blinders Continuation
(00:29:55) Listener Mailbag: January B-Movies & Partner's Favorites
(00:39:50) Listener Mailbag: Scrubs, War Games, and Al Relevance
(00:46:13) Listener Mailbag: The Warner Bros. Paramount Merger
(01:05:59) Scream 7: Franchise Record & Initial Impressions
(01:19:33) Scream 7: Deep Dive into Spoilers and Plot Twists
(01:46:03) Scary Movie 6 Trailer Reaction and Episode Wrap-Up

Ghostface is back, and so are the MovieFilm boys with our spoiler-filled thoughts on the latest SCREAM thriller! Plus: quick takes on the trailer for the upcoming DC superhero series LANTERNS, WUTHERING HEIGHTS, CRIME 101, the YELLOWSTONE spinoff MARSHALS and the PEAKY BLINDERS movie!

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Commentary Track: Scream (1996)

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:00:06 +0000

(00:00:00) Revisiting Wes Craven's Game-Changing Horror Classic
(00:06:32) The Iconic Opening Scene and Star Power
(00:13:33) Kevin Williamson's Sharp Script and 90s Dialogue
(00:24:36) Dated Tech, High Schoolers, and Casting What-Ifs
(00:41:35) Box Office Success and Evolving Character Bonds
(01:00:54) The Iconic Mask and Genre-Redefining Rules
(01:12:51) Behind the Scenes and Our Own Scream Homage
(01:29:45) The Killer Reveal and Sequel's Meta-Commentary
(01:43:07) Violence, Impact, and Final Thoughts on the Franchise

Do you like scary movies? For our latest commentary track we head to Woodsboro to revisit Wes Craven’s game-changing 1996 horror classic SCREAM! Listen separately or watch along as we break down the legendary Drew Barrymore opening, the “rules” that redefined the slasher genre, Ghostface’s place in horror history, and how Kevin Williamson’s razor-sharp script both celebrates and skewers everything that came before it. Along the way we dig into behind-the-scenes stories, ’90s nostalgia, franchise legacy, and plenty of laughs.
Whatever you do…don’t say you’ll be right back!

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Ep. 337: Remembering Robert Duvall

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:00:04 +0000

(00:00:00) Kicking Off the Episode with Weekend Stories
(00:01:45) Revisiting 'The Legend of Tarzan' and its Pulp Roots
(00:04:09) The Wild Tale of 'Tarzan: The Epic Adventures'
(00:06:53) From Actress to Producer: Margot Robbie's Rapid Rise
(00:09:36) Behind the Scenes with Top Directors at DGA Awards
(00:14:29) Reviewing 'Ella McKay' and Directors' Shifting Relevance
(00:19:08) How Film Tones Change: A Look at 'Blood Diamond'
(00:25:55) Dwayne Johnson's Dramatic Turn in 'The Smashing Machine'
(00:31:53) The Beloved 'Scrubs' Returns for a New Season
(00:39:52) The Future of Star Wars and Legacy Character Challenges
(00:49:20) Listener Feedback on M:I and a Blues Brothers Request
(00:54:25) Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz Return for 'Mummy 4'
(00:59:55) Honoring the Life and Career of James Van Der Beek
(01:07:51) Celebrating the Unique Presence of Actor Tom Noonan
(01:12:40) Reflecting on Eric Dane's Career and ALS Battle
(01:17:07) The Enduring Legacy of the Legendary Robert Duvall
(01:30:57) Final Thoughts, Listener Engagement, and Podcast Plugs

In our latest episode we pay tribute to the legendary Robert Duvall, who passed away last week at age 96. We also remember James Van Der Beek, Tom Noonan, and Eric Dane. Plus: the SCRUBS reboot, Tarzan talk, Listener Letters and more!

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Commentary Track: Broken Arrow

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:00:02 +0000

(00:00:00) Kicking Off Our Commentary for John Woo's Broken Arrow
(00:03:50) John Travolta's Choice to Play the Over-the-Top Villain
(00:11:17) How 90s Action Movies Evolved and Memorable Supporting Actors
(00:24:02) Christian Slater's Journey and On-Screen Chemistry with Samantha Mathis
(00:31:27) Deakins' Theme and John Woo's Distinctive Cinematic Style
(00:38:48) Analyzing Broken Arrow's Action, Pacing, and Critical Reception
(00:54:47) From Pulp Fiction Revival to Character Actor Roles
(01:03:19) Exploring the Villain's Lack of Motivation and Classic John Woo Tropes
(01:19:17) Unpacking Casting Decisions and Production Insights for Broken Arrow
(01:28:20) Analyzing the Climax and Broken Arrow's Place in 90s Action
(01:47:42) Final Thoughts on the Movie and How to Connect with the Podcast

For our latest commentary track we mark the 30th anniversary of '90s action pic BROKEN ARROW! Ain't it cool? Listen separately or watch along as we talk through director John Woo's first pairing with John Travolta for plenty of laughs, digressions, and behind-the-scenes stories!

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Ep. 336: Send Help

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 15:00:02 +0000

(00:00:00) Welcome to the Show: Time Flies and Tiramisu
(00:02:15) Winter Olympics Sketch and Re-evaluating The Legend of Tarzan
(00:06:23) Mixing Truth and Fiction in Film, Plus Kermit's New Voice
(00:14:28) Mel Brooks, Chevy Chase, and a Secret Mall Apartment
(00:26:12) Rose Byrne's Harrowing Performance in 'If I Had Legs'
(00:32:17) Fan Mail: Defending Oscar and Robin Hood's Legacy
(00:48:48) A Heartfelt Tribute to the Beloved Catherine O'Hara
(00:57:06) Unpacking the Oscar Nominations and Online Reactions
(01:03:07) Nostalgic Return to Jurassic Park in Xfinity Ad
(01:07:21) Sam Raimi's 'Send Help': A Quirky, Fun Thriller
(01:22:45) Deep Dive into 'Send Help' Plot Twists and Character Morality
(01:37:41) Support the Show: Patreon, Socials, and Upcoming Projects

This week we dive into a spoiler-filled discussion of director Sam Raimi’s chiller SEND HELP! Plus: unpacking the Oscar noms, remembering Catherine O’Hara, Listener Letters and more!

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Ep. 335: Marvel’s Wonder Man

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:00:08 +0000

(00:00:00) Podcast Intro, Patreon Bonus, and Wuthering Heights Book Club
(00:07:24) Reviewing The RIP and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
(00:25:48) Starfleet Academy and the Ever-Present Fandom Discourse
(00:38:43) Listener Mail and Crafting Stories in the Star Wars Universe
(00:51:53) First Look at Wonder Man and MCU's TV Strategy
(01:04:32) Exploring Wonder Man's Buddy Dramedy and Grounded Themes
(01:14:41) Deep Dive into Wonder Man's Spoilers and Emotional Twists
(01:25:14) Wonder Man's Earned Ending and Podcast Wrap-Up
(01:39:40) Final Thoughts, Listener Engagement, and Host Plugs

In this week's show we unpack Marvel Studios' WONDER MAN, the delightful new miniseries now streaming on Disney+! Plus: recent watches, Listener Letters and much more!

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Commentary Track: Thor: Ragnarok

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 23:00:07 +0000

(00:00:00) Diving Back into Marvel's Infinity Saga with Thor: Ragnarok
(00:07:39) How Taika Waititi Redefined Thor's Comedic Tone
(00:18:36) Doctor Strange, Odin's Farewell, and Ragnarok's Visual Effects
(00:28:09) The Complex Brotherhood and Hulk's Gladiator Origins
(00:39:25) The 'Friend From Work' Moment and Hulk's Arrival
(00:51:00) Exploring Hulk's Comic History and Bruce Banner's Tragic Dilemma
(01:02:50) The Comedic Chemistry of Thor and Hulk, Plus MCU Contracts
(01:16:14) Jeff Goldblum's Grandmaster and MCU's Franchise Dilemmas
(01:33:32) The Evolution of Loki and Asgard's Ultimate Sacrifice
(01:49:13) Witnessing Asgard's Destruction and Thor's Path to Kingship
(02:07:09) Final Thoughts on Ragnarok and Anticipating the MCU's Next Chapter

As we begin a yearlong countdown to AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY at the MovieFilm show, we dive back into the Infinity Saga for the MCU's 17th installment, 2017's THOR: RAGNAROK! Listen separately or watch along as we talk through the Thunder God's threequel, pointing out plot points, behind-the-scenes stories and lots of laughts along the way!

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Bonus Show: Masters of the Universe Trailer!

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 01:00:09 +0000

In this bonus show, get our thoughts on the just-released trailer for the big-budget MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE feature film coming this summer! Does it accurately capture our childhood? How will it play to the uninitiated? We tackle these questions and more!

Plus: Thoughts on the upcoming STAR WARS series featuring Darth Maul, and Zaki's dream analysis!

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Ep. 334: STAR WARS Under New Management!

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 20:30:08 +0000

(00:00:00) From Dentist Chair to Podcast Mic: A Host's Dedication
(00:04:06) Unpacking Sylvester Stallone's Unconventional Film Choices
(00:11:38) A Pixar Visit Reveals 'All Out of Joy, Plenty of Anxiety'
(00:16:12) Deep Dives: Beatles, Job Satire, and Life's Meditations
(00:26:59) Exploring Divorce and Stand-Up in 'Is This Thing On?'
(00:33:42) Bridging the Divide: Younger Generations and Classic Cinema
(00:44:00) The Fading Legacies of 90s Comedy Stars
(00:59:44) From Epic Sagas to Shia LaBeouf's Performance Art
(01:03:08) The Shocking, Rejected Vampire Ending of 'Marty Supreme'
(01:09:01) Galaxy's Edge Makeover & Lucasfilm's New Leadership
(01:26:28) Gerard Butler's 'Greenland': A Surprisingly Compelling Disaster Film
(01:38:32) Spoiler Discussion: 'Greenland 2' Repeats the Apocalypse
(01:56:11) Final Thoughts, Listener Engagement, and Podcast Outro

Lots to discuss in our first regular show of '26! STAR WARS: GALAXY'S EDGE gets a makeover! Lucasfilm is under new management! Plus: a spoiler-filled discussion of Gerard Butler's GREENLAND 2: MIGRATION, Listener Letters, Recent Releases, and much more!

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Commentary Track: Tommy Boy

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:30:08 +0000

For our first commentary track of 2026 we take a fond look back at 1995's TOMMY BOY! Listen separately or watch along as we talk through the gut-busting comedy classic starring SNL alums Chris Farley and David Spade, with plenty of behind-the-scenes stories and hilarious digressions!

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Bonus Show: Stranger Things Finale Discussion

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 18:00:08 +0000

As a special bonus show, we hopped on mic to discuss the super-sized finale to Netflix's STRANGER THINGS. Listen for our thoughts on how the show wrapped up its ten-year run and whether we think it lived up to expectations!

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Bonus Show: Avengers: Doomsday & The Odyssey Trailers

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 23:05:08 +0000

In this bonus episode, we unpack the latest trailers for AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY and the new look at Christopher Nolan's THE ODYSSEY. Plus: reflectons on cord cutting and much more!

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Ep. 333: Anaconda / Marty Supreme

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 23:01:43 +0000

(00:00:00) Closing out with Holiday Stories and Mariah Carey Musings
(00:08:48) Diving Deep into Pluribus and a Fan's Albuquerque Tour Offer
(00:14:31) The Magic of The Holdovers and Stranger Things Social Media Discourse
(00:22:41) Exploring Unique Premises with Dust Bunny and Eternity's Afterlife Dilemma
(00:34:37) The Pit's Success and the Future of Streaming Release Strategies
(00:40:46) Re-evaluating The Shining's Performances and Kubrick's Directorial Style
(00:58:31) The Enduring Debate on Temple of Doom's Violence and Spielberg's Evolution
(01:04:35) Avatar's Dominance and Disney's Mixed Bag of Box Office Results
(01:16:25) Mission Impossible's Budget Woes and Sony's Smart Budget Wins
(01:28:51) Universal's Remake Successes and Warner Bros!' Mixed Bag of Results
(01:37:22) Paul Rudd and Jack Black's Anaconda Reboot: Fun, Adequate, and Disposable
(01:57:11) Unpacking the Unlikable Charm and Kinetic World of Marty Supreme
(02:11:48) Marty Supreme's Emotional Ending and the Pursuit of Legacy (Spoilers!)
(02:21:10) Final Thoughts, Listener Engagement, and Exclusive Patreon Content

The MovieFilm boys close out 2025 with a look at the winners and losers among the big Hollywood studios, plus in-depth discussions on the comedy reboot ANACONDA and the quirky drama MARTY SUPREME! Plus: Listener Letters, recent watches and much more!

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Commentary Track: Toy Story

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 17:00:08 +0000

(00:00:00) Celebrating 30 Years of Pixar's Toy Story
(00:03:41) Toy Story: The First Fully Computer Animated Film
(00:08:47) Tom Hanks' Brilliant Performance as Woody the Cowboy
(00:14:57) The Iconic Voice Cast and Buzz's Existential Journey
(00:19:48) The Genius of Randy Newman and 'Falling with Style'
(00:24:35) The Early Woody-Buzz Dynamic and Character Development
(00:31:24) How Pixar's 'Black Friday' Saved Toy Story
(00:41:10) Navigating Pizza Planet and the Horrors of Sid's Room
(00:45:20) Pixar's Camera Philosophy and Buzz's Existential Moment
(00:52:51) Buzz's Breakdown and the Lightyear Movie Controversy
(00:55:39) From Snappy Animation to Pixar's Evolving Legacy
(01:01:05) Debating the Perfect Trilogy Versus an Ongoing Franchise
(01:03:27) Reliving Childhood Play and the Toys' Unique Perspective
(01:09:26) The Thrilling Climax: Sid's Plan and Falling with Style
(01:19:13) The Perfect Ending and Toy Story's Enduring Quality
(01:27:13) Jim Varney, Listener Memories, and Holiday Greetings

Pixar's classic TOY STORY turned 30 this year, and we thought it was a perfect pick for our final commentary track of 2025! Listen separately or watch along as we regale to the first adventure of Woody, Buzz and Co. We hope you'll stick with us to infinity...and beyond!

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Bonus Show: Supergirl & Disclosure Day Trailers

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 18:00:07 +0000

Here are some thoughts on the first trailers for 2026's superhero opus SUPERGIRL and Steven Spielberg's alien invasion pic DISCLOSURE DAY. Plus: What is JIMMY? And the joys of physical media.

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Ep. 332: Avatar: Fire and Ash

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 17:30:07 +0000

(00:00:00) Episode Introduction and Exciting Patreon Updates
(00:03:09) Correcting Pronunciation and Revisiting Film Classics
(00:09:36) Reviewing Hamnet and the Power of Sincere Films
(00:17:02) Powerful Premises and Heartfelt Musical Journeys
(00:26:52) Animated Fun and Post-Apocalyptic Adventures Continue
(00:35:02) Noah Wyle's Career and Shifting Cultural Dominance
(00:48:04) Detroiters, Dial of Destiny, and Fast Saga Debates
(01:00:42) A Tribute to Buck Rogers and His Final Message
(01:06:03) Reflecting on a Legend's Life and Heartbreaking End
(01:15:55) Celebrating a Filmmaker's Unforgettable and Diverse Work
(01:24:12) The Academy Awards' Big Leap to Digital Streaming
(01:29:39) First Thoughts on James Cameron's Latest Epic
(01:40:01) Exploring Emotional Impact and Visual Spectacle
(01:51:53) Unpacking Spider's Unique Arc and Pandora's Air
(01:55:18) Analyzing Antagonists and Complex Character Relationships
(02:04:12) Discussing the Ending, Kiri's Powers, and Eywa
(02:12:49) Last Thoughts on the Film and Episode Wrap-Up

James Cameron's latest AVATAR epic is now in theates, and we have plenty of thoughts on FIRE AND ASH in this super-sized episode! Plus: The Oscars move to YouTube! Remembering Rob Reiner and Gil Gerard! Listener Letters! Much more!

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Commentary Track: Avatar

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 21:30:07 +0000

(00:00:00) Setting the Stage for the Avatar Commentary
(00:02:49) Revisiting the Box Office Behemoth's Cultural Impact
(00:06:18) Analyzing the Opening and Jake's Character Development
(00:10:08) Why Avatar Demands a Big Screen Experience
(00:12:30) The Unforgettable Villain and Immersive Pandora Experience
(00:19:31) The Film's Enduring Message on Nature and Youth
(00:25:57) Assessing Avatar's Visuals and Key Performances
(00:28:51) The 'Avatar' Title and James Horner's Enduring Music
(00:39:01) Inside Cameron's Meticulous World-Building and Filmmaking
(00:51:12) The 48 FPS Controversy and Jake's Character Arc
(00:58:13) Crafting the Na'vi Language and Neytiri's Portrayal
(01:04:47) Unpacking Cut Scenes and the Legacy of 3D Cinema
(01:15:52) The Ikran Scene and Avatar's Narrative Roots
(01:20:11) Examining Hollywood's Originality and Avatar's Tropes
(01:23:30) The Emotional Weight of Pandora's Destruction
(01:31:37) The Villain's Role and the 'Unobtainium' Debate
(01:38:47) Avatar's Environmentalism and Realistic Cinematography
(01:47:27) The Power of Performance Capture in Avatar
(01:55:00) James Cameron's Activism and Immersive Universe
(02:04:37) The Power of Fandom and Human Connection
(02:11:37) From Abyss to Avatar: Cinematic Evolution
(02:15:38) Cameron's Vision: Tech, Al, and Sci-Fi History
(02:23:01) The Emotional Battle and Performance Capture's Artistry
(02:32:56) SNL's Papyrus Sketch and Cameron's Editing Decisions
(02:41:08) Reflecting on Avatar's Unprecedented Box Office Legacy
(02:48:33) Final Thoughts and Listener Engagement

The MovieFilm boys traveled to Pandora for their latest commentary track, settling in for an in-depth talk-through of James Cameron's AVATAR! With the latest Na'vi sequel around the corner, we thought it was the perfect time to revisit the 2009 box office behemoth and see how well it stands the test of time!

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Ep. 331: Netflix Buys WB?

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 15:00:07 +0000

(00:00:00) Reflecting on a Good Year for Movies
(00:03:00) Tim Robinson's Chair Company and Binge-Watching Debates
(00:08:50) Mixed Feelings on the Wicked Sequel
(00:12:13) Nuanced Human Drama in Sentimental Value
(00:17:59) Brendan Fraser's Sweet Dramedy, Rental Family
(00:23:15) Zootopia 2: A Solid and Iconic Sequel
(00:26:37) The Final Season's Popularity and Mythology
(00:35:20) The Importance of Googling Pop Culture Facts
(00:42:38) Moana's Popularity and Filmmaking Nostalgia
(00:45:38) The Evolving Look of Movies and Modern Gems
(00:55:57) Our Favorite Holiday Films and New Classics
(00:58:57) The Decline and Evolution of TV Opening Credits
(01:03:14) The Enduring Power of Timeless Cinema
(01:07:35) A Tribute to an Iconic Character Actor
(01:10:43) Quentin Tarantino's Insufferable Comments on Actors
(01:18:29) Donald Trump's Push for Rush Hour 4
(01:28:33) Vin Diesel's Ego and Fast & Furious Future
(01:39:13) The Future of Theatrical Releases Under Netflix
(01:53:56) The 50th Anniversary of Star Wars in Theaters
(02:00:44) Final Thoughts and Listener Engagement 02:00:44 ...

The big news this week is Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros. and we have thoughts and details on this seismic news! Plus: FAST & FURIOUS problems, Donald Trump wants RUSH HOUR 4, Quentin Tarantino is a jerk, and much more!

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Commentary Track: GoldenEye

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:00:08 +0000

(00:00:00) GoldenEye's 30th Anniversary and Bond's Evolution
(00:06:03) Diving into GoldenEye: Opening Logos, Bungee Jump, Music
(00:10:33) Pierce Brosnan's Journey and GoldenEye's Title Origin
(00:21:21) Xenia Onatopp, ‘90s Tropes, and Movie Pacing
(00:33:09) MI6, Cameos, and the Bond Identity Debate
(00:45:56) GoldenEye's Lasting Effects and Bond's Reinvention
(00:55:00) Q's Legacy, Felix Leiter, and Bond's Elastic Timeline
(01:14:48) Trevelyan's Betrayal, Helicopter Escape, and GoldenEye 64
(01:26:50) Campbell's Action Direction and Bond's Product Placement
(01:44:17) Pacing Issues, Xenia's Demise, and Trevelyan's Motivations
(01:56:55) Pen Bomb, Satellite Dish Battle, and Movie Tropes
(02:12:43) GoldenEye's Enduring Impact and Podcast Wrap-up

The James Bond opus GOLDENEYE turns 30 this month and we thought it was a perfect time to revisit fan fave Pierce Brosnan's 007 debut! Listen separately or watch along as we talk through the 1995 smash directed by Martin Campbell and examine if it still leaves us shaken and stirred!

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Ep. 330: The Running Man / Now You See Me: Now You Don’t

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:00:07 +0000

(00:00:00) Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein: Book vs. Screen & Flat Visuals
(00:15:42) Vince Gilligan's Pluribus and Lanthimos's Bugonia
(00:25:50) The Loss of Monoculture and Media Enshittification
(00:35:57) Listener Letters: Back to the Future, Comfort Media, and VR
(00:50:34) The Binge-Watching Problem with Stranger Things
(00:57:12) The Michael Jackson Biopic: Legacy, Controversy, and Impact
(01:15:10) Moana Live-Action Remake: Too Soon and CGI Concerns
(01:23:33) Edgar Wright's The Running Man: A Flawed but Engaging Remake
(01:41:51) Glenn Powell's SNL Success and Al's Deceptive Reality
(01:46:15) The Charming Return of the Horsemen in Now You See Me
(02:02:59) Listener Engagement, Patreon, and Podcast Plugs

THE RUNNING MAN and the latest NOW YOU SEE ME heist are currently sitting atop the box office, and we have plenty of reactions to both! Plus: Listener Letters, thoughts on the trailer for the Michael Jackson bio and Disney's MOANA live action remake, and much more!

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Commentary Track: The Running Man (1987)

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:00:08 +0000

(00:00:00) Commentary Track: The Running Man (1987)
(00:05:41) Adapting Ben Richards: Book vs. Schwarzenegger's Screen Persona
(00:12:09) The Troubled Production and Stephen King's Pseudonym
(00:17:35) From Matte Paintings to Dystopian Reality: The Film's Foresight
(00:26:42) Richard Dawson's Performance and Classic 80s Movie Tropes
(00:35:12) From Running Man to American Gladiators: The Evolution of Game Show Violence
(00:54:53) Memorable Stalkers, 80s Zingers, and Practical Action Effects
(01:13:25) The Film's Dystopian Realities and Political Foreshadowing
(01:27:00) Unpacking the Deep Fake Reveal and Media Manipulation
(01:36:59) The Film's Climax, Legacy, and Podcast Wrap-up

It's time to start running! With the new adaptation of Stephen King's THE RUNNING MAN in theaters now, we thought it was the perfect time to go back and talk through the original 1987 screen version starring Arnold Schwarzenegger! Listen separately or watch along as we share behind-the-scenes stories and lots of laughs along the way!

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Ep. 329: Predator: Badlands

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 23:00:08 +0000

(00:00:00) Welcome to the Show: Patreon Benefits and Episode Kickoff
(00:00:48) Diving into Predator: Badlands and Box Office Buzz
(00:09:10) Popcorn Buckets, Classic Horror, and Back to the Future Magic
(00:21:06) Aziz Ansari's Good Fortune and Mid-Budget Film Struggles
(00:26:20) The Enduring Appeal of Heist Movies and Now You See Me's Legacy
(00:35:25) Why Disney Rejected the Kylo Ren Film and Star Wars' Future
(00:49:14) The Future of Star Trek Beyond the Kelvin Timeline Films
(00:57:46) Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz Back for a New Mummy Film
(01:06:14) Is Gremlins 3 a Good Idea or Just Studio Speculation?
(01:16:11) Exploring the Unique Narrative and Effects of Predator: Badlands
(01:33:12) Analyzing Predator: Badlands' Plot Nuances and Franchise Potential
(01:41:35) Final Thoughts, Listener Engagement, and Podcast Support

The MovieFilm boys are back with an in-depth discussion of PREDATOR: BADLANDS, the 8th entry in Fox's alien hunter series! Plus: Disney's kiboshed Kylo Ren film, new MUMMY and GREMLINS sequels on the way, but no more trekking for the cast of J.J. Abrams' STAR TREK films! All that and much more!

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Commentary Track: The Wolf Man (1941)

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:00:09 +0000

(00:00:00) Happy Halloween and Wolfman Commentary Introduction
(00:03:03) Unpacking Lon Chaney Jr's Iconic Wolfman Role
(00:05:50) From Larry Gill to the Sympathetic Wolfman
(00:11:03) Siodmak's Template for Werewolf Lore
(00:17:58) Universal Monsters: From Prestige to Crossover
(00:22:24) Jack Pierce's Enduring Influence on Monster Design
(00:27:50) Escapism and Audience Reaction in 1941
(00:34:32) The Nuanced Father-Son Relationship
(00:42:58) The Art of The Wolf Man’s On-Screen Transformation
(00:50:31) From Monster to Good Guy: The Wolf Man’s Journey
(00:59:31) From Gypsy Lore to Modern Monster Toys
(01:09:20) The Wolf Man's Poignant Ending and Legacy

Happy Halloween! Celebrate the season by listening to our commentary track for 1941's THE WOLF MAN, one of the crown jewels of Universal's Classic Monsters era! Lots of trivia and laughs as we talk through the chiller starring the iconic Lon Chaney Jr. as Larry Talbot. Needless to say, we hope to have you howling by the time it's done!

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Commentary Track: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 00:30:08 +0000

For our latest commentary track, the MovieFilm boys are talking through 2005's KISS KISS BANG BANG. Directed by Shane Black and starring Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer, the hilarious crime caper is celebrating its 20th anniversary this week, and we have plenty of thoughts on why this overlooked gem is worthy of some Christmas cheer!

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Ep 328: Tron: Ares

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 00:31:48 +0000

(00:00:00) Kicking Off with Halloween Hijinks and Podcast Updates
(00:03:04) Unearthing the Classic Noir 'Devil in a Blue Dress'
(00:06:57) A Moving Tribute to the Beloved John Candy in '1 Like Me'
(00:14:35) Channing Tatum Shines in the Melancholy 'The Roof Man'
(00:19:44) Mariska Hargitay's Documentary and TV's Fading Cultural Reach
(00:26:20) Jim Carrey's Resurgence and The Jetsons' Enduring Appeal
(00:33:05) Listener Stories on Chinatown's Impact and Coen Brothers Favorites
(00:44:57) Honoring the Iconic Movie Poster Artist Drew Struzan's Legacy
(00:56:56) Celebrating the Enduring Careers of Diane Keaton and Ron Dean
(01:03:52) Ocean's 14 Revival and Marvel's Innovative 'Wonder Man' Series
(01:16:20) Initial Reactions to Tron: Ares' Visuals and Box Office Performance
(01:24:38) Jared Leto's Arc, Performance, and Supporting Characters in Tron: Ares
(01:30:52) Diving into Tron: Ares' Spoilers, Franchise History, and Future Prospects
(01:46:04) Final Thoughts, Listener Feedback, and Podcast Support

TRON: ARES may be dying in theaters, but that doesn't meant it didn't make for a lively conversation in this week's show! Plus: Remembering Drew Struzan and Diane Keaton, Jim Carrey becomes a(nother) cartoon character, and much more!

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Commentary Track: Tron

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:00:08 +0000

(00:00:00) Greetings Programs: Setting the Stage for Tron Commentary
(00:04:30) The Dazzling, Painstaking Visuals of Original Tron
(00:09:16) How Tron's Unique Aesthetic Became Timeless
(00:14:41) Analyzing Flynn's Arc and Disney's Risky Box Office Strategy
(00:20:39) Tron's Prescient Themes and Lasting Cultural Impact
(00:29:19) Unpacking Plot Holes and Jeff Bridges' Enduring Appeal
(00:35:52) The Painstaking Rotoscoping and Sound Design of Tron
(00:44:26) Exploring Tron's Game Mechanics and Philosophical User Concepts
(00:53:05) Unpacking Flynn's User Powers and Tron's Production Challenges
(01:03:11) Analyzing Flynn's Side Quests and Tron's Narrative Weaknesses
(01:14:17) Exploring Missed Opportunities for Deeper Character Development
(01:19:13) From Costume Challenges to Tron's Expanding Franchise Universe
(01:26:35) Iconic MCP, Thrilling Disc Duels, and the Film's Resolution
(01:35:25) From Simpsons Gag to Technical Marvel: Tron's Enduring Legacy
(01:43:15) Sharing Your Tron Thoughts and Supporting the Podcast

Greeting programs! With a brand new sequel in theaters, the MovieFilm have reconvened in the Grid to talk through the original TRON from 1982! Lots of fun and lots of laughs as we point out behind-the-scenes stories, interesting factoids and much more! We hope you'll stick with us before you say, "End of line"!

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Ep. 327: One Battle After Another

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 18:30:08 +0000

(00:00:00) Astra Award Nomination
(00:02:00) Revisiting Cinema Paradiso, Casablanca, 2001, and Chinatown
(00:15:57) Intolerable Cruelty and the Airpods Theater Hack
(00:22:27) Feedback on Kimmel, Trump, and Stallone's Vulnerability
(00:42:18) A Rambo Prequel and Childhood Pizza Hut Memories
(00:55:11) From Toxic Nostalgia to Universal Monsters and Commentary Picks
(01:05:36) New Star Wars Films and the Franchise's Fading Luster
(01:18:13) The Second Simpsons Movie and the Tilly Norwood Al Controversy
(01:35:48) First Impressions of Paul Thomas Anderson's New Epic Film
(01:52:58) Deep Dive into One Battle After Another's Characters and Politics
(02:07:00) Analyzing the Car Chase, Pager Scene, and Film's Powerful Ending
(02:23:35) Listener Engagement, Patreon, and Where to Find Us Online

This week we unpack writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson's unlikely epic ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER, starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Plus: A new STAR WARS is coming to theaters, an A.I. actress is causing controversy, and much more!

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Commentary Track: The Legend of Zorro

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:45:07 +0000

(00:00:00) Commentary Track: The Legend of Zorro
(00:04:38) Analyzing The Legend of Zorro's Production & PG Rating
(00:19:24) Deconstructing Elena's Character & Relationship Dynamics
(00:29:00) The Child Actor, Rufus Sewell, and Film's Visual Style
(00:39:53) Analyzing Critical Reception and Scripting the Zorro Sequel
(00:47:38) The Polo Match, Stunt Work, and Film's Visual Style
(00:52:19) Martin Campbell's Direction and Alejandro's Emotional Struggle
(00:59:12) Exploring Zorro's Public Domain and Pinkerton History
(01:07:46) Navigating Relationship Drama and Zorro's Secret Identity
(01:18:25) Exploring Zorro's Public Domain and Pop Culture Connections
(01:29:13) Film Pacing, Action Buildup, and Bond Director Discussion
(01:34:19) The Villain Conclave and Spielbergian Filmmaking Touches
(01:45:39) The Explosive Train Climax and Zorro's Identity Reveal
(02:01:33) Reflecting on Zorro's Legacy and Podcast Conclusion

After talking through THE MASK OF ZORRO two years ago, the MovieFilm boys are back with a brand new commentary track for its 2005 sequel, THE LEGEND OF ZORRO! Listen separately or watch along as we discuss what works for us and what doesn't in the Martin Campbell-directed swashbuckler starring Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta-Jones!

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Ep. 326: Remembering Robert Redford

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 02:30:07 +0000

(00:00:00) Ep. 326: Remembering Robert Redford
(00:08:41) Revisiting Iconic Films on the Big Screen
(00:23:14) A Surprisingly Fun Sequel to Spinal Tap
(00:29:51) Charlie Sheen and Unknown Caller
(00:47:26) Listener Letters
(01:07:08) Trump’s Interference With West Point’s Tom Hanks Award
(01:13:38) The Charlie Kirk Assassination and Online Polarization
(01:26:14) Government Pressure on Jimmy Kimmel and Late Night
(01:39:56) Conan and Letterman Speak Out on Censorship
(01:49:49) Celebrating the Life and Character of Robert Redford
(01:57:23) Robert Redford's Vision: Sundance and Directorial Career
(02:12:38) Robert Redford's Acting, 70s Films, and Episode Wrap-Up

This week the MovieFilm boys pause to pay homage to a true cinema icon on the event of his passing: Robert Redford. We memorialize the Sundance Kid on the extraordinary depth and breadth of his Hollywood career while picking some of our favorites from his lengthy catalogue. Also, Tom Hanks has been denied a West Point award and Jimmy Kimmel has been taken off the air, both at the behest of Donald Trump, and we ask: what's next? All that, plus Listener Letters, What We Watched, and more!

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Commentary Track: Unbreakable

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:00:08 +0000

(00:00:00) Commentary Track: Unbreakable
(00:04:07) Unbreakable’s Unique Pacing and Early Reaction
(00:07:50) Analyzing Unbreakable’s Uncomfortable and Influential Train Scene
(00:12:08) How Unbreakable’s Marketing Obscured Its True Superhero Nature
(00:15:15) Exploring Shyamalan’s Distinctive Visuals and Thematic Reflections
(00:17:47) Unpacking David Dunn’s Journey and Relationship Struggles
(00:20:28) Placing Unbfeakable in the Pantheon of Early Superhero Films
(00:23:25) The Nuances of David’s Marriage and Shyamalan’s Early Promise
(00:25:54) The Controversial Comic Shop Scene and Deleted Fair Ride
(00:29:24) Elijah’s Art Gallery Scene and Comic Book Panel Framing
(00:32:49) The Heartwarming Father-Son Dynamic and Bruce Willis‘s Legacy
(00:36:36) Bruce Willis‘s Transition and Unbreakable’s Visual Storytelling
(00:39:05) The Mature Portrayal of David and Claire’s Rekindled Relationship
(00:41:45) Unpacking the Twist and Elijah‘s Appeal as a Comic Book Villain
(00:43:53) Unbreakable’s Simple Narrative and Polarizing CinemaScore Reaction
(00:46:49) Elijah‘s Fragility and Joseph’s Belief in his Father‘s Strength
(00:49:22) The Director’s Distinctive Dialogue and James Newton Howard‘s Score
(00:53:47) David’s Growing Strength and Elijah‘s Painful Condition
(00:57:09) Shyamalan‘s Recurring Themes and On-Screen Appearances
(01:00:04) Discussing Tarantino‘s Comments on Shyamalan
(01:03:35) The Tense Kitchen Gun Scene and Its Real Life Inspiration
(01:06:52) Hidden Marvel References and Shyamalan‘s Trilogy Vision
(01:10:15) David and Claire’s Relationship Deepens Amidst Life Changes
(01:15:52) Unbreakable’s Enduring Legacy Beyond Initial Box Office Numbers
(01:18:44) Connecting Unbreakable to Glass and the Sentryman Comic Book Parallel
(01:23:25) Unbreakable’s Portrayal of Grounded, Disturbing Real-World Threats
(01:26:26) The Intense Confrontation and David’s Vulnerability to Water
(01:32:57) The Brutal Fight and Its Emotional Impact on David’s Family
(01:35:21) David’s Family Finds Peace and His Son‘s Belief is Validated
(01:42:42) Analyzing Unbreakable’s Abrupt and Polarizing Final Moments
(01:52:50) Wrapping Up the Unbreakable Commentary and Podcast Farewell

With this year marking its 25th anniversary, we decided to check out M. Night Shyamalan's UNBREAKABLE for our latest commentary track. Listen separately or watch along as we talk through the SIXTH SENSE director's unconventional superhero opus starring Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson!

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Ep. 325: Caught Stealing

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 15:00:07 +0000

(00:00:00) Ep. 325: Caught Stealing
(00:00:51) Podcast Welcome and Brian’s Cord-Cutting Journey Begins
(00:05:01) Brian Discovers Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV
(00:12:05) Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s Billion Dollar Vigor
(00:15:45) Catching Up on Classic Films at Regal Cinemas
(00:17:35) Exploring Unseen Classics: Paper Moon and High and Low
(00:23:20) Experiencing Jaws’ 50th Anniversary in 4DX
(00:30:19) Navigating DC’s Confusing New Cinematic Universe
(00:39:53) Mark Ruffalo Shines in HBO’s Task Miniseries
(00:45:31) Audience Feedback on Cord-Cutting and Media Overload
(00:54:53) Debunking the Myth of Superman’s Box Office Flop
(01:05:46) Unpacking Superman and Superhero Fatigue
(01:16:53) Honoring the Life and Legacy of Graham Greene
(01:19:33) Reconstructing Lost Films With Controversial A.I. Technology
(01:34:48) Darren Aronofsky’s Violent Romp: A Pleasant Romp
(01:56:41) Unpacking Key Plot Points and Character Arcs
(02:10:35) Final Thoughts and How to Support the Podcast

Summer movie season is over, but the MovieFilm boys have no shortage of topics to discuss, including an in-depth discussion of Darren Aronofsky's crime thriller CAUGHT STEALING, starring Austin Butler! Plus: SUPERMAN gets a sequel! Or not? THE MAGNIFICENT AMBERSONS gets an A.I. upgrade! Remembering Graham Greene, and much more!

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Commentary Track: Clueless

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 23:10:07 +0000

(00:00:00) Celebrating 30 Years of Clueless
(00:04:16) Cher's Depth & Heckerling's Filmmaking Genius
(00:09:44) From Emma to Sitcom: Amy Heckerling's Creative Process
(00:16:30) From Sleeper Hit to Cult Classic: The Cast's Journey
(00:24:28) Navigating Teen Life with Clueless's Positive Spirit
(00:32:19) Clueless's Ageless Charm & 90s Pop Culture
(00:39:01) Unwanted Advances & Cher's Robbery: The Party Scene
(00:55:53) From Dance Floors to Casting Calls: The Movie's Vibe
(01:04:17) Pop Culture Nods & Cher's Personal Evolution
(01:09:26) Freeway Fears, Empty Malls, and Cher's Jealousy
(01:16:14) Driving Tests, Family Bonds, and Emma's Enduring Influence
(01:31:02) From Dreamy Heartthrob to Hilarious Superhero
(01:38:46) The Movie's Timeless Appeal & Future Adaptations

Did you think we'd miss the 30th anniversary of CLUELESS? As if! Listen separately or watch along as we talk through the '90s teen fave directed by Amy Heckerling and starring Alicia Silverstone and Paul Rudd. We hope you'll enjoy this one and it won't leave you saying, "Whatever!"

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Ep. 324: Nobody 2

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 14:00:08 +0000

(00:00:00) Ep. 324: Nobody 2
(00:03:36) What We Watched
(00:24:44) Listener Letters
(00:46:52) Headlines
(01:20:24) Nobody 2 Review

It's the dog days of August, but that doesn't mean there aren't butts waiting to be kicked, and that's where the Bob Oedenkirk sequel NOBODY 2 comes in! We enjoyed the first adventure of certified bad ass Hutch Mansell three years ago, but does the follow-up have the same punch (and kick)? Listen in to hear our thoughts. Plus: Remembering Jim Lovell and Terence Stamp, Listener Letters and much more!

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Commentary Track: Terminator Genisys

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 18:00:07 +0000

As has become a late summer tradition here at the MovieFilm Podcast, we hopped on mic to talk through another TERMIMATOR sequel! This time out it's TERMINATOR GENISYS in the barrel, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Despite a game performance from returning star Arnold Schwarzenegger, we weren't big fans of this one when it first hit theaters, but has the intervening decade softened our views? You'll have to check it out to find out, either by listening separately or watching along with us!

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Ep. 323: The Fantastic Four: First Steps / The Naked Gun

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 19:00:08 +0000

Marvel's first family is back in THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS, and Liam Neeson is picking up where Leslie Nielsen left off in the new THE NAKED GUN! The MovieFilm boys chime in with their thoughts on both big budget reboots, plus quick takes on THE BEAR, FREAKIER FRIDAY, Ice Cube's WAR OF THE WORLDS and much more!

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Commentary Track: The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:00:08 +0000

The NAKED GUN legacy sequel is in theaters today, but it's not like we needed a reason to revisit the raucous original from 1988. Listen separately or laugh right along with as as we talk through the Leslie Nielsen comedy classic based on the short-lived TV series POLICE SQUAD!

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Commentary Track: Fantastic Four (2005)

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 14:00:08 +0000

(00:00:00) Commentary Track: Fantastic Four (2005)
(00:06:44) Dissecting the Fantastic Four’s On-Screen Personalities
(00:19:14) How the Film Captures (or Misses) the Comic Book Spirit
(00:29:13) Unpacking the Visuals and Narrative Gaps of the Film
(00:44:37) The Long Journey and Missed Potential of the Fantastic Four
(00:59:06) Examining the Unconvincing Relationships and Story Beats
(01:12:54) Why the Main Antagonist Falls Short of Expectations
(01:30:09) The Action-Packed Finale and Its Lasting Impressions
(01:45:36) From 2005’s Charm to 2015’s Unmitigated Disaster

A new FANTASTIC FOUR is in theaters today, and we thought it was a perfect time to dip into the archives and revisit the one from 2005. It was a simpler time, when budgets were lower, needle drops were more plentiful and the MCU was still three years away, but there's still some charm in this mid-aughts Marvel movie. Listen separately or watch along as we talk through the Tim Story-directed superhero opus starring Ioan Gruffud, Jessica Alba, Michael Chiklis and a pre-Captain America Chris Evans!

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Bonus Show: Superman Box Office / Colbert Cancellation

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 14:00:07 +0000

Check out this bonus episode from our Patreon feed as we unpack SUPERMAN's boffo box office, talk about the ominous feelings surrounding CBS' cancellation of THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT and make sport of folks paying exorbitant scalper prices for Christopher Nolan's THE ODYSSEY a whole year before its release, and much more!

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Ep. 322: Superman

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:00:07 +0000

(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:55) What We Watched
(00:29:24) Listener Letters
(00:41:10) Superman review
(01:04:29) Superman Spoilers

The world's greatest hero is flying high atop the box office, and we've got an in-depth discussion going into the inner-workings of SUPERMAN! What did we think of James Gunn's big budget reboot starring David Corenswet as our newest Superman? You'll have to listen in to hear our thoughts!

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Commentary Track: Superman Returns

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:00:08 +0000

Superman has returned to the movies, so we thought it was a perfect time to revisit 2006's SUPERMAN RETURNS! The Bryan Singer-directed superhero sequel was meant to revitalize the Man of Steel's movie fortunes in the mid-aughts, but it failed to take flight, leading to nearly two decades of studio indecision. We certainly have some thoughts on this would-be-epic, from its fraught production history to its eventual evaluation, and we go through it all in this extended conversation, which you can listen to on its own or while watching along with us!

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Ep. 321: Jurassic World Rebirth

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 05:00:11 +0000

(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:00) What we watched
(00:24:04) Listener Letters
(00:47:17) Headlines
(01:20:23) Jurassic World Rebirth
(01:42:56) Spoilers

JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH is breaking records at the box office, and we have plenty of thoughts on Universal's latest dino-adventure! Plus: Michael Bay plots a TRANSFORMERS return, remembering Michael Madsen and Julian McMahon, and much more!

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Commentary Track: Jurassic World

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:30:08 +0000

There's a new JURASSIC WORLD movie in theaters this week,and the MovieFilm boys hopped on mic to talk through the 2015 franchise reboot. Listen separately or watch along as we point out behind-the-scenes stoiries and make plot observations about the Chris Pratt dinosaur adventure!

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Ep. 320: F1

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 22:00:08 +0000

(00:00:00) Intro
(00:04:03) What We Watched
(00:33:31) Listener Letters
(00:48:43) Hollywood Headlines
(01:21:31) 007 Gets a New Director
(01:32:39) F1 Review

Brad Pitt is racing through theaters in this week's F1, and we have plenty of thoughts on the new blockbuster from TOP GUN: MAVERICK's Joseph Kosinski. But that's not all! The newest 007 gets a director! THE SOCIAL NETWORK gets a sequel! Plus: Listener Letters and more!

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Commentary Track: Congo

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 14:00:07 +0000

The jungle adventure CONGO hit theaters 30 years ago this month, and after many years of requests the MovieFilm boys talk through the Michael Crichton adaptation starring Laura Linney, Dylan Walsh and Ernie Hudson. We had lots of fun and lots of laughs as we recorded this one, and we hope you will too!

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Ep. 319: Thunderbolts* Underwater

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:00:08 +0000

(00:00:00) Intro
(00:11:13) What We’ve Seen
(00:43:14) Listener Letters
(00:56:17) Headlines
(01:25:59) In Love With ChatGPT?
(01:36:20) Spaceballs 2 Announced
(01:42:51) Sinners Success
(01:47:50) Thunderbolts* Underwater

Lots to discuss in this week's MovieFilm show, including quick takes on Wes Anderson's latest, THE PHEONICIAN SCHEME, and Arnold Schwarzenegger's series FUBAR, and remembrances of Brian Wilson, Harris Yulin and more. In headlines: Marvel's THUNDERBOLTS* looks set to lose the studio tens of millions by the time it ends its run. What went wrong for this superhero pic, and what does it mean for the MCU's future?

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Commentary Track: The Goonies

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:00:08 +0000

This weekend marks the 40th anniversary of the release of THE GOONIES, it's our time to talk through the Richard Donner-Steven Spielberg classic! Listen separately or watch along for a fun walk down memory lane, with behind-the-scenes stories, humorous asides and much more, so hit play and never say die!

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Ep. 318: Karate Kid: Legends

Fri, 30 May 2025 14:00:09 +0000

(00:00:00) Intro
(00:04:19) What We Watched
(00:23:51) Listener Letters
(00:52:00) Headlines
(01:12:23) Karate Kid: Legends review
(01:35:59) Spoiler Wall

Ralph Macchio as Daniel-san and Jackie Chan as Mr. Han are back and kicking in this week's KARATE KID: LEGENDS, and the MovieFilm boys are here with their thoughts on this latest entry in the long-running franchise! But that's not all: We also have more thoughts on last week's MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE, plus some observations on the state of the box office. Plus: Listener Letters, Hollywood Headlines and more!

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Ep. 317: Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning

Fri, 23 May 2025 14:00:07 +0000

(00:00:00) Ep. 317: Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning
(00:05:56) What We Watched
(00:47:51) Listener Letters
(01:02:28) Headlines & Trailers
(01:36:25) Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning Review
(01:51:38) Spoilers

Ethan Hunt is back in theaters for his final (?) epic adventure, and the MovieFilm boys are here with our thoughts on MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING! But that's not all! We also have quick takes on Disney's live action LILO & STITCH and the Max series DUSTER! Plus: The new trailers for SUPERMAN and JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH, remembering George Wendt and more!

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Commentary Track: Mission: Impossible

Fri, 16 May 2025 14:00:07 +0000

With the latest (last?) Ethan Hunt excursion due to embark shortly, we decided to hop back in time 29 years and re-watch the movie that started it all! Listen separately or watch along as we talk through 1996’s MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE! How has Brian DePalma’s TV-to-feature spy pic starring Tom Cruise held up over the decades? We have plenty of thoughts, plus behind-the-scenes stories, amusing asides and plenty of laughs, so won’t you please accept this mission?

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Commentary Track: The Karate Kid Part II

Fri, 09 May 2025 23:30:08 +0000

We're mere weeks away from a brand new KARATE KID sequel hitting theaters, so the MovieFilm boys decided to (crane) kick back and take in the franchise's FIRST sequel! Listen separately or watch along as we talk through 1986's THE KARATE KID PART II! There are plenty of behind-the-scenes stories, random anecdotes and bouts of laughter as we reminisce about the Ralph Macchio-Pat Morita smash, so won't you join us?

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Ep. 316: Thunderbolts*

Fri, 02 May 2025 14:00:11 +0000

The THUNDERBOLTS* are in theaters and we have plenty of thoughts on the latest adventure from the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Plus: Thoughts on the trailers for TRON: ARES and NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON'T! Plus: Listeber Letters, Hollywood Headlines and more!

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Commentary Track: Captain America: Civil War

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 21:00:44 +0000

We can do this all day! For our latest commentary track, we continue our journey through Marvel's Infinity Saga by talking through 2016's CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR. Listen separately or watch along as we point out behind-the-scenes stories and much more!

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Ep. 315: Sinners

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 01:00:07 +0000

Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan reteam with this week's SINNERS, and we have lots of thoughts on the new thriller from the CREED team! Plus: Quick takes on the trailer for THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS, a roundup of STAR WARS news, Listener Letters and much more!

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Commentary Track: Crimson Tide

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 23:00:07 +0000

We like taking deep dives at the MovieFilm show and what better choice for our latest commentary track than the submarine thriller CRIMSON TIDE! Listen separately or watch along as we talk through Tony Scott's 1995 classic, -- celebrating its 30th anniversary this year -- starring Denzel Washington, and Gene Hackman. We have lots of love for this one and plenty to say as we point out behind the scenes stories, incredible moments, and so much more. So get your sea legs under you and set course for fun!

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Ep. 314: Remembering Val Kilmer

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 22:17:48 +0000

Hollywood lost a legend this week with the passing of actor Val Kilmer, and the Moviefilm boys take a moment to reflect on the impact of the iconic actor and some of his most memorable roles. In addition, we also pay respects to the late Richard Chamberlain, offer quick takes on A MINECRAFT MOVIE, THE DAY THE EARTH BLEW UP and DEATH OF A UNICORN, and much more!

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Commentary Track: Rambo: First Blood Part II

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:00:07 +0000

"No man, no law, no war can stop him."

In 1985, Sylvester Stallone reprised his role as Vietnam vet John J. Rambo in RAMBO: FIRST BLOOD PART II, birthing a global phenomenon in the process. The MovieFilm boys mark the ultraviolentaction blockbuster's 40th anniversary with a fun track looking at the film's cultural impact and legacy while poking fun at its more amusing elements. Listen separately or watch along as we dip into a primal slice of '80s nostalgia!

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Ep. 313: Novocaine

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:00:07 +0000

Jack Quaid plays a man who can REALLY play through the pain in NOVOCAINE, the number one movie at last week's box office. And while that amount didn't really come out to much, we still had some thoughts on the violent action comedy and why it may be worth checking out. Plus: Conan returns to the Oscars! Max yanks the Looney Tunes library! The Simpsons are running 24/7 and much more!

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Commentary Track: Outbreak

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:00:07 +0000

30 years ago a terrifying virus took over movie theaters; and five years after a terrifying virus took over the world the MovieFilm boys decided to rewatch the action thriller OUTBREAK, directed by the late Wolfgang Petersen and starring Dustin Hoffman, for our latest commentary track! Listen separately or watch along as we talk through the project's convoluted backstory, behind-the-scenes stories, humorous asides and much more!

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Ep. 312: Oscar Wrap & Mickey 17

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 23:00:07 +0000

This week we recap our thoughts on last weekend's Oscar ceremony and have an in-depth discussion on this week's big release, the sci-fi fable MICKEY 17, from PARASITE director Bong Joon-Ho. Plus: The state of 007, Marvel's box office fortunes and more!

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Ep. 311: Remembering Gene Hackman

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:00:07 +0000

With the passing of Gene Hackman the MovieFilm boys convened to pay tribute to this cinematic giant. In additon, we also remember the late Michelle Trachtenberg and more. Plus: A STAR WARS shakeup? All that, plus Listener Letters and more!

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Commentary Track: Die Hard with a Vengeance

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:00:08 +0000

Yippee ki‐yay! This year marks 30 years since DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE hit theaters, and the MovieFilm boys decided to mark the occasion by talking through the second John McClane sequel! Listen separately or watch along with us as we tell behind-the-scenes stories and humorous anecdotes about the New York-set action extravaganza!

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Ep. 310: Captain America: Brave New World

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 22:45:16 +0000

The MCU is back in theaters with CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD, and we have some thoughts on this latest adventure for Marvel’s new star-spangled Avenger! Plus: latest viewings, Listener Letters, and our reactions to the first trailer for THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS!

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Commentary Track: Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 21:03:01 +0000

On your left! The MovieFilm boys get ready for the latest big screen Captain America adventure by talking through the gold standard, 2014's CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER! What makes this entry such a standout in the entire MCU catalogue? We have plenty of thoughts on the subject, and you can hear them all — along with lots of other observations and laughs — either while watching along with us or listening separately!

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Commentary Track: Office Space

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 15:00:07 +0000

For our latest commentary we ripped off our flair and tore the cover sheets off our TPS reports for a fun track talking through the beloved 1999 cult classic OFFICE SPACE! Listen separately or watch along as we go through behind-the-scenes stories and delve into the deeper meanings of director Mike Judge’s definitive workplace comedy!

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Ep. 309: Wolf Man + Academy Award Noms

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 15:00:07 +0000

This week we unpack Universal’s horror remake WOLF MAN, directed by Leigh Whannell! Plus: Academy Award nominations! SIMPSONS and STAR WARS news and more!

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Patreon Preview: The Wolf Man (1941)

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:00:07 +0000

Check out this sneak preview of our commentary for 1941's THE WOLF MAN, one of the crown jewels of Universal's Classic Monsters franchise.

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Ep. 308: Remembering David Lynch

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 01:15:06 +0000

For the first regular show of 2025, the MovieFilm boys take stock of the impact from the Los Angeles fires on the film industry, and pause to reflect on the outsized impact of the late David Lynch on his passing. Plus: 2024 box office trends! The Simpsons winding towards a conclusion? And much more!

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Commentary Track: Street Fighter

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 15:00:07 +0000

The MovieFilm boys ring in the new year by talking through the 1994 video game adaptation STREET FIGHTER! Hear our thoughts on the action pic starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Raul Julia, as we delve into behind the scenes anecdotes and all the things that make us laugh -- both intentionally and unintentionally!

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Ep. 307: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 / Mufasa: The Lion King

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 15:00:08 +0000

The MovieFilm boys close out 2024 with discussions of SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3 and MUFASA: THE LION KING. Plus: Quick takes on Jason Moma playing Lobo, Blake Lively's lawsuite against Justin Baldoni, and much more!

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Commentary Track: Gremlins

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 15:00:07 +0000

With Christmas upon us, the timing is perfect for the MovieFilm boys’ latest commentary track celebrating 40 years of GREMLINS! Listen separately or watch along with us as we talk thought the creepy classic from 1984 directed by Joe Dante and produced by Steven Spielberg!

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Commentary Track: Three Kings

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:00:08 +0000

For their latest commentary track, the MovieFilm boys check out 1999’s military drama THREE KINGS for its 25th anniversary. Starring George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg and Ice Cube, the military drama directed by David O. Russell was a seminal moviegoing moment for Brian and Zaki, and listen in for all their insights!

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Ep. 306: Kraven the Hunter / The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 01:00:07 +0000

Spider-Man villain KRAVEN THE HUNTER has his very own movie, and we're here with an in-depth discussion about this latest attempt by Sony Pictures to create a Spider-Man Cinenatic Universe minus Spidey. Plus: Thoughts on the anime prequel THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE WAR OF THE ROHIRRIM, news that MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE is returning, and Listener Letters chiming in on our STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER commentary track!

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Commentary Track: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 15:00:07 +0000

The dead speak! And so do the MovieFilm boys as we mark five years since the end of the Skywalker Saga by watching STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER. Listen separately or watch along as we talk through Episode IX and take stock of the J.J. Abrams directed capstone for the STAR WARS sequel trilogy!

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Ep. 305: Gladiator II

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 15:00:07 +0000

GLADIATOR II is attacking cinemas, and the MovieFilm boys are here to answer the question, "Are you not entertained?" What did we think of Ridley Scott's belated sequel to his Oscar-winning epic? Listen for our thoughts. Plus: Conan hosts the Oscars! He-Man is coming back to the movies! Remembering Jim Abrahams and much more!

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Commentary Track: Gladiator

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:00:06 +0000

With GLADIATOR II hitting theaters this week the MovieFilm boys thought it was the perfect time to dip into the archives and watch the Oscar-winning original from 2000 directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe. Listen separately or watch along with us and settle in for lots of fun and lots of laughs. Are we not merciful?!

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Ep. 304: Here / Red One

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 15:00:06 +0000

In this week’s show we talk through Robert Zemeckis’ HERE and the new Dwayne Johnson vehicle RED ONE. What did we think of these two wildly different movies? Tune in to find out! Plus: STAR WARS news returns, Listener Letters, and more!

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Commentary Track: Iron Man 3

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:00:02 +0000

The MovieFilm boys continue their periodic journey through Marvel’s Infinity Saga with their latest commentary track, talking through 2013’s IRON MAN 3. Listen separately or watch along as we revisit writer/director Shane Black’s trilogy-capper for the Robert Downey Jr. series and point out Easter Eggs, interesting plot points and more!

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Ep. 303: Venom: The Last Dance

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:00:02 +0000

VENOM: THE LAST STAND is in theaters now, closing out the Tom Hardy franchise, and the MovieFilm boys are here to give it a fond farewell -- and make sure the door is tightly shut. But that's not all! We also pay tribute to some Hollywood luminaries who've passed on, plus Listener Letters and more!

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Ep. 302: Saturday Night / The Apprentice

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 21:04:03 +0000

Two origin stories set in New York in the 1970s are in theaters now, and we have some thoughts on both! First up, SATURDAY NIGHT, depicting the tension-filled first night of NBC's legendary sketch comedy. Does director Jason Reitman's love letter to a TV institution come off like a well-oiled machine -- like SNL circa 1978? Or fall apart under the weight of a faulty premise -- like SNL circa 1994? Listen in for our thoughts! After that, it's the Donald Trump parable THE APPRENTICE, starring Sebastian Stan in the title role and Jeremy Strong as his lawyer/mentor Roy Cohn. We have plenty to say about this one so don't miss it! Plus: The MCU's BLADE reboot hits rough waters, Brian revisits M. Night Shyamalan's SIGNS, Listener Letters, and much more!

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Commentary Track: The Sixth Sense

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:00:02 +0000

For our latest commentary track the MovieFilm boys delve into the spooky season while marking 25 years of THE SIXTH SENSE! Listen separately or watch along with us as we dive into the secrets of the M. Night Shyamalan classic starring Bruce Willis and Haley Joel Osment. We're big fans of this one, and we hope you'll be fans of what we have to say!

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Ep. 301: Megalopolis / Joker: Folie à Deux

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 14:00:02 +0000

The MovieFilm boys have lots to unpack in this week's episode as we dive deep into dueling megaflops MEGALOPOLIS and JOKER: FOLIE à DEUX! We have plenty of thoughts on these two spectacular misfires and you'll want to hear it all! Plus: TRANSFORMERS ONE! REBEL RIDGE! The CHRISTOPHER REEVE documentary! And more!

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Commentary Track: Star Trek III: The Search For Spock

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:00:02 +0000

This week the MovieFilm boys beam over to the 23rd century to mark 40 years of STAR TREK III: THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK! Listen separately or watch along with us as we delve into the behind-the-scenes journey of the third big screen Trek, pausing occasionally for humorous asides, random trivia and much more!

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Commentary Track: True Lies

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:00:02 +0000

For our latest commentary we decided to revisit James Cameron's TRUE LIES for its 30th anniversary. We have lots to say about the Arnold Schwarzenegger vehicle, and we hope you'll join us for a breezy jaunt through this 1994 blockbuster as we offer our reactions, recount behind-the-scenes stories and have a whole Harrier jet's worth of fun while delving into the action cinema of yesteryear!

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Ep. 300: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 14:00:02 +0000

Join us on the big 300th episode of the MovieFilm Podcast as we dive into the number one movie in the country, BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE, and dissect whether Tim Burton's belated sequel lives up to its storied legacy. But that's not all! We remember the late James Earl Jones, unpack the trailer for behind-the-scenes story SATURDAY NIGHT and dive into the MovieFilm Mailbag! Thanks for being with us for 300, and we hope you'll join us for many more!

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Commentary Track: Beetlejuice

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 14:00:02 +0000

The Ghost with the Most is back in theaters this weekend, and the MovieFilm boys have dipped into his original adventure for this week's commentary track! Listen separately or watch along with us as we talk through 1988's BEETLEJUICE! The visually stylish horror comedy directed by Tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton has had one heck of an afterlife for the past 36 years, and we've got lots of thoughts on why it remains scary good fun!

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Ep. 299: Alien: Romulus

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 00:45:52 +0000

ALIEN: ROMULUS is nesting atop the box office, and we're back to offer our takes on this ninth (!!) entry in the ALIEN franchise. Does it live up to the heights of the first two films, or fall somewhere below the rest? We have some thoughts. Plus: Kevin Costner's HORIZON comes to streaming! THE CROW remake plays to empty theatrers! MEGALOPOLIS follies and much more!

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Commentary Track: Terminator Salvation

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 14:00:03 +0000

15 years ago the TERMINATOR franchise attempted to chart a bold new course by swapping original star Arnold Schwarzenegger for Christian Bale on top of the marquee. Did it work out? Well, you'll have to check out our latest commentary track to get our thoughts on that. The McG-directed entry featuring AVATAR's Sam Worthington remains polarizing a decade-and-a-half after its release, and we delve into the ins-and-outs of why this one had no fate but what it made for itself.

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Ep. 298: M. Night Shyamalan's Trap

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:00:03 +0000

Exactly 25 years after THE SIXTH SENSE, M. Night Shyamalan is back in theaters with the suspense thriller TRAP! The MovieFilm boys are here with thoughts on the twisty mystery starring Josh Hartnett. But that's not all! Thoughts on the age of corporate media mergers, the fate of Kevin Costner's HORIZON: AN AMERICAN SAGA and much more!

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Ep. 297: Zaki & Brian v. Deadpool & Wolverine

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 14:00:03 +0000

DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE are hacking and slashing every box office record in sight, and the MovieFilm boys are here with their takes on the ultraviolent latest entry in the popular superhero franchise! Does Hugh Jackman's return as his iconic claw-wielding alter ego live up to the hype? Did Ryan Reynolds make himself an invaluable anchor being for the MCU? We have lots to say. Plus: Robert Downey returns to Marvel – but not as who you'd expect! Listen for all our thoughts on the big news from San Diego Comic-Con and much more!

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Ep. 296: Twisters

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 14:00:04 +0000

28 years after TWISTER blew through theaters a sequel is here to try and repeat history! Does TWISTERS touch down or fizzle out? The MovieFilm boys are here with our thoughts on the Glen Powell-Daisy Edgar Jones blockbuster. But that's not all! Quick thoughts on the trailer for CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD, remembering Shannon Doherty, Shelley Duvall, Bob Newhart and more, plus Headlines, Listener Letters, and all the usual MovieFilm festivities!

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Commentary Track: Twister

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 21:00:02 +0000

With the remake/sequel to TWISTER touching down in theaters this weekend, the MovieFilm boys are rejoined by special guest Sean Coyle for a fun yak track talking through the 1996 original starring Helen Hunt & Bill Paxton and directed by Jan De Bont. Listen separately or watch along with us for a fun jaunt through mid-'90s action movie nostalgia -- hopefully you'll be blown away!

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Ep. 295: Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F / Horizon: An American Saga

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 14:00:29 +0000

Detroit's favorite cop is back in BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL F, and we're here with our thoughts on the long-awaited legacy sequel from Netflix, as well as director/star Kevin Costner's epic Western HORIZON: AN AMERICAN SAGA. This one is meant to be the first of four parts, but is there enough gas in the tank to keep it going? Plus: our thoughts on the trailers for GLADIATOR II and F1, and much more!

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Commentary Track: Beverly Hills Cop

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 22:01:06 +0000

With a brand new Axel Foley adventure now streaming, we thought the timing was perfect to revisit the original, 1984's BEVERLY HILLS COP. The action-comedy turned Eddie Murphy into a superstar overnight and remains one of the most successful R-rated movies of all time, and we have plenty to say about its backstory and legacy. Listen separately or watch along with us as we go back to the Beverly Hills basics!

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Ep. 294: Inside Out 2 / The Bikeriders

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 14:00:03 +0000

It's a super-sized MovieFilm show this week as we dig into box office smash INSIDE OUT 2 and indy THE BIKERIDERS. Hear our thoughts on this vastly different new releases as well as the nostalgic documentary BRATS from director Andrew McCarthy. Plus: Thoughts on the new trailers for Dwayne Johnson's latest family opus RED ONE and the new animated series BATMAN: CAPED CRUSADER, more on THE ACOLYTE and canon, remembering Donald Sutherland and much more!

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Commentary Track: The Shadow

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 14:00:03 +0000

Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? Well, it ain't us, but we hear the Shadow might have a clue. With this summer marking 30 years since the release of 1994's THE SHADOW, we thought it'd be fun to dip into the archives and see how this retro superhero flick from the 90s holds up. Listen separately or watch along with us as we talk through the Alec Baldwin-Penelope Ann Miller special effects opus, dropping behind-the-scenes trivia, making humorous observations and just generally having a good time with this artifact.

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Ep. 293: Bad Boys: Ride or Die

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 14:00:03 +0000

The boys are back! With BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE now in theaters, the venerable Will Smith/Martin Lawrence franchise hits its fourth installment, and Brian & Zaki have some thoughts on where it stands among its BAD BOYS brethren. Plus: Recent Rewatches, Listener Letters and more!

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Commentary Track: Bad Boys

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 14:00:04 +0000

There's a brand new BAD BOYS in theaters this week, and to mark the occasion we decided to go back to the beginning and watch the 1995 original. It was a different time. The skies were sepia-toned, and Michael Bay hadn't yet made a movie. But does the Will Smith-Martin Lawrence buddy cop action comedy stand the test of time? The MovieFilm boys are here to investigate. Listen separately or watch along as we list the evidence and make the case!

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Ep. 292: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga + MoviePass, MovieCrash

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 14:00:03 +0000

Lots to discuss in our latest MovieFilm show! First up, there's the fascinating new HBO documentary MOVIEPASS, MOVIECRASH and the trailer for Francis Ford Coppolla's self-funded sci-fi opus MEGALOPOLIS! And then it's the main event: FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA is in theaters now and we have plenty of thoughts on director George Miller's long-delayed prequel project! All that, plus Headlines, Listener Letters and more!

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Commentary Track: Mad Max

Mon, 27 May 2024 00:02:56 +0000

It was 45 years ago that Max Rockatansky, as played by a babyfaced Mel Gibson, first hit the deserted roadways of a near future Australia. Sure, he was more miffed than mad in his first big screen go-round, but director George Miller's debut feature MAD MAX made enough of a mark that it's still inspiring devotees nearly a half century after its debut. And with this week's release of FURIOSA, we thought it was a perfect time to dip into the archives and look back to the time when Miller made Mel Mad!

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Ep. 291: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

Thu, 16 May 2024 14:00:03 +0000

KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES is sitting atop the box office throne, and we have lots to say in our in-depth discussion about the latest APES adventure! Does it live up to its lineage? Listen for all our thoughts. Plus: New LORD OF THE RINGS on the way whether we like it or not, remembering Roger Corman, and much more!

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Ep. 290: The Fall Guy + Superman’s New Duds

Thu, 09 May 2024 14:00:04 +0000

THE FALL GUY may be falling below expectations at the box office, but the MovieFilm boys had lots of fun with this year's summer kickoff movie! In addition, we chime in on the first look at David Corenswet all suited up for next year's SUPERMAN! Plus: Headlines, Listener Letters and more!

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Commentary Track: Escape from the Planet of the Apes

Fri, 03 May 2024 14:00:03 +0000

With the impending release of a new PLANET OF THE APES adventure, we thought it was a perfect time to dip into the archives and watch an entry from the original APES series. Listen separately or watch along with us as we talk through 1971's ESCAPE FROM THE PLANET OF THE APES, the third film in the cycle and one with a supremely depressing ending! We had a lot of fun while delving into some serious corners, and we hope you'll join us on the journey!

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Commentary Track: The Flintstones (1994)

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 14:00:04 +0000

For our latest commentary track, we talked through 1994's THE FLINTSTONES. Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, the Steven Spielberg-produced cartoon adaptation was a summer smash, with the perfectly cast John Goodman and Rick Moranis playing Fred and Barney. Listen separately or watch along with us as we delve into the mists of the Stone Age (or 1994), pointing out behind-the-scenes trivia and other anecdotes along the way!

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Ep. 289: Civil War

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:00:04 +0000

The MovieFilm boys reconvene to unpack writer-director Alex Garland's controversial and conversation-inducing new film CIVIL WAR! Does the dystopian tale of a United States in disarray live up to its high concept, or is it more less clever than it thinks it is? Zaki and Brian are ready to discuss. But that's not all! We also discuss the trailers for the new JOKER sequel and TRANSFORMERS prequel, unpack the legacy of the late O.J. Simpson, and much more!

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Commentary Track: The Mummy (1999)

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 14:00:04 +0000

This week the MovieFilm boys talk through 1999's THE MUMMY, released 25 years ago next month! Listen separately or watch along with us as we break down the production history, story development and other ephemera surrounding the Brendan Fraser action-adventure opus! Does it hold up to the passage of time? Is it worthy of its beloved reputation? We have plenty of thoughts.

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Ep. 288: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 14:00:02 +0000

GODZILLA x KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE is currently smashing up movie theaters, and the MovieFilm boys have some thoughts on the latest blockbuster from Warner Bros./Legendary's MonsterVerse! Plus: Remembering Louis Gossett Jr., another visit to THE MATRIX may be coming, quick thoughts on the trailers for the remake of THE CROW, the new ALIEN and BEETLEJUICE sequels, and more!

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Ep. 287: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 14:00:03 +0000

Sony's spectral spookchasers are back in theaters with GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE, and the MovieFilm boys are here with our thoughts on this fifth flick in the franchise. Plus: quick takes on the ROAD HOUSE remake, X-MEN '97 on Disney+ and the sobering documentary series QUIET ON SET. All that, plus Hollywood Headlines, Listener Letters and more!

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Commentary Track: Ghostbusters II

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 07:39:31 +0000

The boys are back! With a new GHOSTBUSTERS sequel about to hit theaters, we thought it was a perfect time to visit the summer of '89 and rewatch their FIRST follow-up, GHOSTBUSTER II. It remains a polarizing flick 35 years after its debut but we still think there's lots to love about the second GB flick, from its re-teaming of the titular quarter to the spooky special effects and more. Listen separately or watch along with us as we talk through behind-the-scenes stories, amusing anecdotes and other stray observations!

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Commentary Track: Lethal Weapon 2

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:00:02 +0000

It was 1989 and the magic was back as Mel Gibson and Danny Glover reteamed for LETHAL WEAPON 2! The buddy copy sequel was one of the biggest box office hits of that year, and the MovieFilm boys fired it up to delve into why it still holds up three-and-a-half decades later! Listen separately or watch along as we offer up behind-the-scenes stories, humorous asides and even an insight or two on one of the greatest sequels ever made!

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Ep. 286: Dune: Part Two

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:09:15 +0000

DUNE: PART TWO is playing to packed theaters, and the MovieFilm boys are here with their thoughts on the ambitious sequel from Denis Villeneuve. But that's not all! New reboots are on the way for THE CROW, THE NAKED GUN, and SUPERMAN, and we have plenty of thoughts on those. Plus: Kevin Costner's ambitious new western HORIZON, remembering Richard Lewis and much more!

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Commentary Track: Dune (1984)

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 20:10:51 +0000

For our latest commentary track, the MovieFilm boys delve into the hidden recesses of David Lynch's DUNE! Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the film flopped upon its initial release but has nonetheless become a beloved cult artifact in the intervening decades. And with the release of DUNE PART TWO upon us, it seemed a perfect time to revisit this fascinating failure. So slip into your stillsuits and keep your thumper handy as we search for wormsign!

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Ep. 285: Madame Web

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 15:00:02 +0000

Sony's MADAME WB is in theaters now, and we have plenty to say about the Dakota Johnson-starring Spider-Man spin-off. Is it as lousy as the word-of-mouth, or is it a hidden gem waiting for rediscovery? Listen in to hear our thoughts! Plus: JURASSC PARK 7 find its director! Super Bowl movie trailers! Also, Listener Letters, Headlines, and much more!

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Ep. 284: Jurassic 7 Incoming

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:00:02 +0000

It's only been two years since the Jurassic era ended with JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION, but Universal already has another entry on the way, and we have the details on the franchise's upcoming seventh entry. Plus: Indiana Jones is back...in game form! Remembering Carl Weathers and Tom Wilkinson, Disney's latest sequel mews, and more! Also: Recent viewings, Listener Letters, and much more!

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Commentary Track: She's All That

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 15:00:02 +0000

For our latest commentary we decided to mix things up by watching 1999's SHE'S ALL THAT, celebrating its 25th anniversary this week. The high school reinvention of PYGMALION was a phenomenon upon its release a quarter century ago, but how does it stack up with decades of hindsight? Listen separately or watch along as we talk through the Freddie Prinze Jr./Rachael Leigh Cook rom-com, with plenty of behind-the-scenes stories and personal reflections along the way. Is it a bet? You bet!

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Ep. 283: Oscar Nomination Consternation!

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 15:00:02 +0000

The Oscar nominations were just announced this week, and as there is seemingly every year, there was plenty of online consternation about the allottment of noms and who got recognized for what. We chime in with our thoughts on the rage-bait du jour, but that's not all! New STAR WARS movies are on the way! A familiar face returns to THE DAILY SHOW! Plus: Listener Letters, assorted other headlines, and much more!

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Commentary Track: Die Hard 2

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 15:00:02 +0000

It may be a new year, but we're not ready to let the holiday season go just yet, so for our first commentary of '24 we watched 1990's DIE HARD 2! The Bruce Willis starrer has both detractors and defenders and we're willing to give both a hearing as we talk through the ins-and-outs of the first DIE HARD sequel, dissecting plot points and behind-the-scenes stories. Listen separately or watch along, but either way be ready to introduce some "Yippee ki-yay" into your life!

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Ep. 282: Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 00:00:03 +0000

AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM is now in theaters, and its waterlogged opening weekend signals the end of the DC Extended Universe's cinematic journey! Listen for our thoughts on the Jason Momoa-starring franchise finisher and hear whether we think it's a whale of a tale or just smells fishy. Plus: Holiday wrap-up, Listener Letters and more!

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Commentary Track: Tombstone

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 15:00:03 +0000

For its 30th anniversary, we close out our commentary tracks for the year with a fond look back at TOMBSTONE. The western starring Kurt Russell & Val Kilmer western as legendary lawman Wyatt Earp and his friend Doc Holliday is now considered a modern classic but it navigated plenty of treacherous terrain on its way to the screen. We talk through the film's chaotic production and it's eventual embrace by several generations of fans, plus comparisons with Kevin Costner's WYATT EARP (released less than a year later) and the real history behind the events depicted in the film. This was a joy to record, and we hope you'll enjoy listening!

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Ep. 281: George Bailey & Axel Foley

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 15:00:03 +0000

From George Bailey to Axel Foley, we run the gamut with this week's show! First up, we're joined by special guests Ray Nowosielski and Ruth Vaca to discuss their fascinating podcast "George Bailey Was Never Born," about the legacy and impact of the classic film IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE. After that, we dive into a long-delayed dissection of the trailers from some of next year's hotly-awaited franchise sequels: PLANET OF THE APES! GHOSTBUSTERS! BEVERLY HILLS COP! Plus: Remembering Norman Lear and Andre Brauer, and a whole lot more!

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Commentary Track: Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Sat, 09 Dec 2023 15:00:03 +0000

At long last, it's here! The MovieFilm Podcast proudly presents our long-promised, long-delayed commentary track for STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI! Yes, after more than a year of "It's coming!" promises, we finally laid down our thoughts on this most polarizing of entries in the STAR WARS sequel trilogy. It's been six years since its release, and what our current thoughts on the Rian Johnson-helmed chapter? Listen separately or watch along with us as we go through our reactions! This was a fun one to record, and we hope you'll find it equally fun to partake in!

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Ep. 280: Napoleon

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:00:03 +0000

In this week's show we hunker down for an in-depth discussion of Ridley Scott's new historical epic NAPOLEON! Is the Joaquin Phoenix vehicle another GLADIATOR...or more like 1492: CONQUEST OF PARADISE? We have plenty of thoughts. Plus: GODZILLA MINUS ONE! Is HOME ALONE 2 good? And much more!

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Ep. 279: The Marvels

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 20:00:03 +0000

THE MARVELS is currently in theaters, and the latest MCU opus is drawing polarizing reactions in addition to underwhelming box office. We give our thoughts on the superhero sequel as well as offering some theories on why audiences didn't show up for its opening weekend. Plus: The strikes are over, remembering Matthew Perry and much more!

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Commentary Track: Thor: The Dark World

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 15:00:03 +0000

With a brand new Marvel Studios installment in theaters this weekend, the MovieFilm boys decided to continue our periodic journeys through the MCU's past by talking through THOR: THE DARK WORLD. The Chris Hemsworth sequel was released 10 years ago this week, and while its reputation has always been pretty "meh," we dive in to see whether it's worthy of the hisses or if it's entirely warranted.

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Commentary Track: Jaws 2

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 14:00:02 +0000

Just when you thought it was safe for another commentary track, the MovieFilm boys decided to dive into the 1978 sequel JAWS 2! Turning 45 this year, the Steven Spielberg-less sequel was a smash hit at the time of its release but has taken on a more polarizing reputation in the decades since. Well, we're here to offer our verdict on the first JAWS sequel and whether it should be cherished along with the original or tossed in the chum bucket with the sequels.

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Ep. 278: Killers of the Flower Moon

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 14:00:03 +0000

Martin Scorsese's epic-length KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON is in theaters now, and the MovieFilm boys convened for an in-depth discussion about the fact-based drama starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Lily Gladstone. Also: Remembering Suzanne Somers, Burt Young, and Richard Roundtree! Brian's extremely belated review of PSYCHO II, quick takes on the Taylor Swift concert movie, Listener Letters and more!

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Commentary Track: In the Line of Fire

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 14:00:02 +0000

The Clint Eastwood thriller IN THE LINE OF FIRE, directed by the late Wolfgang Petersen, turned 30 this year, and we decided to revisit the twisty action classic for our latest commentary track! Listen separately or watch along as we tick through all the reasons it still holds up -- and why they just don't make 'em like this anymore!

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Ep. 277: The Creator / Dumb Money

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 13:00:03 +0000

The MovieFilm boys reconvene for a freeform episode unpacking some of their latest viewings and the big news out of Hollywood. First up, some quick takes on DUMB MONEY and THE CREATOR, then some thoughts on the new trailer for the upcoming AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM. After that, we break down the agreement that ended the Writers Guild strike last week, and then we dive into the MovieFilm mailbag to catch up on all the listener letters we've gotten during the past month!

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Commentary Track: The Mask of Zorro

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 13:30:02 +0000

The MovieFilm boys celebrate Zaki's birthday by marking the 25th anniversary of THE MASK OF ZORRO! Released in the heart of summer 1998, the Steven Spielberg-produced swashbucker starring both Antonio Banderas and Anthony Hopkins as the title character is an old-timey favorite for the both of us, and we enjoyed delving into the origins of the character and the film, as well as why we think it remains worthy of admiration a quarter century after its release. Listen separately or watch along with us, but either way we hope you have your rapier ready a horse standing by to ride for justice!

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Commentary Track: Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 14:00:01 +0000

The MovieFilm boys mark the 30th anniversary of the TV series LOIS & CLARK: THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN by talking through its feature-length pilot episode. Listen separately or watch along with us as we go through the show's production history, tell some humorous anecdotes, and just generally have fun going through this Super-artifact from another era.

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Ep. 276: Blue Beetle

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 15:00:02 +0000

After a Labor Day break, the MovieFilm boys are back to unpack the latest out of Hollywood! After some big news from Brian and a dip into some of our recent viewings (or re-viewings), we dig into the rot at the heart of Rotten Tomatoes and offer our spoiler and non-spoiler thoughts on the latest DC Comics opus, BLUE BEETLE! Also: Remembering Bob Barker, Arleen Sorkin, and Steve Harwell! All that, plus Listener Letters and the usual tangents and digressions we've come to expect!

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Commentary Track: Spaceballs

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:00:02 +0000

A new STAR WARS story is about to hit the screen, so the MovieFilm boys thought it was a perfect time to drop a commentary track for...SPACEBALLS! Yes, after years of requests, we're ready to tackle the Mel Brooks comedy classic lampooning so many of our beloved sci-fi tropes it became a beloved artifact in its own right. Listen separately or watch along with us as we thrill to the expoits of Lone Starr, Dark Helmet, Barf and more, with plenty of behind-the-scenes stories, interesting anecdotes, and oh, so many laughs!

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Ep. 275: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 14:20:32 +0000

The TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES are back in theaters with the animated reboot MUTANT MAYHEM, and the MovieFilm boys check in with an animated discussion, spoilers and all. But that's not all! We also have have a very belated review of SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE! Plus: Disney discontinuing physical media (in Australia anyway), Hollywood strikes continue, and remembering William Friedkin.

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Ep. 274: Barbenheimer!

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 15:00:02 +0000

BARBIE and OPPENHEIMER are burning up the box office, and the MovieFilm boys reconvene for an in-depth discussion of the blockbusters from Greta Gerwig and Christopher Nolan, and what their success means for the industry moving forward. Plus: Remembering Paul Reubens, Chicago memories, Listener Letters, and more!

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Commentary Track: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 13:00:03 +0000

Arnold Schwarzenegger was back (though James Cameron wasn't) and now so are we for our latest commentary track. This time around we dip into the archives to mark the 20th anniversary of 2003's TERMINATOR 3: RISE OF THE MACHINES. Listen separately or watch along with us for behind-the-scenes anecdotes, onscreen observations and humorous asides about the the polarizing TERMINATOR trilogy-capper.

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Ep. 273: Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 19:00:02 +0000

Tom Cruise is back in theaters as superspy Ethan Hunt for MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING PART ONE, and the MovieFilm boys are here with our in-depth examination of this latest entry in the veteran action franchise. Is it the best of the bunch or an empty also-ran? Listen in to hear our thoughts. Plus: The Screen Actors Guild is on strike, what does this mean for the future of Hollywood? Also: Remember Alan Arkin, thoughts on the new WONKA trailer, and more!

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Ep. 272: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 19:42:25 +0000

INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY is now in theaters, and boy howdy, did we have a lot to say about the fifth (and final?) cinemeatic exploit of Dr. Henry Jones Jr. in this epic-length episode! Listen as we give our spoiler and non-spoiler takes on the mega-budget franchise capper, including whether we liked it, what worked, what we might have done differently and more! Plus: More thoughts on THE FLASH bombing hard at the box office, a new Superman has been cast, and much more!

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Commentary Track: Who Framed Roger Rabbit

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 15:00:02 +0000

WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT celebrates its 35th anniversary this month, and we thought it was a perfect time to re-watch the Robert Zemeckis classic and talk through what continues to make it resonate three-and-a-half decades later. There's lots of nostalgia and a whole lot of laughs as we partake in this one, so light up a stogie and stay away from the Dip as we hang out with Roger, Eddie, and Jessica once again!

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Ep. 271: The Flash

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 09:30:46 +0000

THE FLASH is in theaters now, bringing with it the belated return of Michael Keaton as our favorite big screen Batman. As you can imagine, we've got lots to say about this one, and the MovieFilm boys are here with an in-depth, spoiler and non-spoiler discussion about the DC speedster's big screen opus, and why it might be slowing down at the box office. Also: Initial impressions of INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY, first reactions to the KRAVEN THE HUNTER trailer, remembering Treat Williams, and more!

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Commentary Track: The Flash (1990 Pilot)

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 15:00:02 +0000

With the Flash about to make his solo debut on the big screen this week, we thought it was a perfect time to dip into the archives and watch the Scarlet Speedster's FIRST movie: the feature-length pilot episode of the 1990 THE FLASH television series! Listen separately or watch along with us as we talk through this fascinating artifact from a time when onscreen superheroes weren't quite as common as they are now, and John Wesley Shipp in moulded rubber was exactly what was missing in primetime. Why did the show not go the distance? Has it outraced its era? Give it a listen to find out!

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Ep. 270: Fast X

Mon, 29 May 2023 03:10:21 +0000

Dominic Toretto and his family are back, and so are the MovieFilm boys to talk FAST X -- the latest entry in the freewheeling FAST & FURIOUS franchise! Brian is on go, but he was able to get on a phonecall while wandering the streets of Rome, because that's how important it was for him to discuss this latest caper. But that's not all! We remember Ray Stevenson, Tina Turner, and of course Quentin Tarentino's ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD hero Rick Dalton! We may be separated by an ocean, but even that won't stop us from gabbing about all the latest!

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Ep. 269: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Sun, 14 May 2023 12:27:35 +0000

The MovieFilm boys ring in the start of summer movie season with our in-depth discussion of GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3! Hear our thoughts on whether this latest Marvel Cinematic Universe entry turns things around, or whether superhero fatigue is really setting in. Plus: CLIFFHANGER and BEETLEJUICE get belated sequels, what the Writers Guild strike means for audiences, Listener Letters, and much more!

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Ep. 268: Summer Movie Preview 2023

Mon, 01 May 2023 13:48:20 +0000

It's a low key MovieFilm this week as Zaki and Brian get caught up on their recent viewing experiences and cycle through some Listener Letters while also looking at some of the big movies coming up this summer season, and whether we're as excited for them as we might have been a few years ago. Plus: Remembering Jerry Springer, bidding farewell to James Corden, and much more!

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Ep. 267: Air / The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Sun, 16 Apr 2023 23:36:50 +0000

The MovieFilm boys reconvene after a brief break for fresh discussion of box office hits AIR and THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE! Plus: New movie and TV announcements from STAR WARS CELEBRATION, Listener Letters, and much more!

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Ep. 266: Shazam! Fury of the Gods

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 16:39:18 +0000

The boys are back for an in-depth discussion on the new superhero sequel SHAZAM! FURY OF THE GODS! Plus: Trailers for a NINJA TURTLES reboot and a POWER RANGERS reunion, Oscar wrap, YELLOWSTONE love and much more!

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Ep. 265: Creed III / Scream VI

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 15:16:15 +0000

There are two big legacy sequels in theaters now -- CREED III and SCREAM VI -- and the MovieFilm boys reconvene to discuss both! Dive in for in-depth discussion on how these films live up to their lineage, and what we'd like to see next from their franchises. Plus: Zaki's thoughts on the CW's new series GOTHAM KNIGHTS, Brian's reflections on revisiting TITANIC in 3D, Oscar fever in Hollywood, and much more!

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Ep. 264: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 10:32:37 +0000

In a rare occurrence, the MovieFilm boys were actually in the same location when recording this latest episode, and we sure had a lot of ground to cover! The MCU debuted Phase 5 with last week's release of ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA, and the reaction has proved polarizing, to put it kindly. Well, we're here to add some clarity to the conversation, pointing out the good and the less-good in Paul Rudd's superhero threequel. But that's not all! We also caught the brand new horror comedy COCAINE BEAR and have a quick rundown of our reactions. Plus: Hear about Zaki & Brian's visit to the Hollywood Critics Assocation Film Awards, Brian's thoughts on discovering the hit series YELLOWSTONE, and our rampant speculation following the news that LORD OF THE RINGS is coming back for more movies whether we want them or not. It's freewheeling and fun like always, but this time it's not long distance!

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Commentary Track: Ant-Man

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 16:17:22 +0000

The latest Ant-Man adventure, QUANTUMANIA, is in theaters now, and we figured what better time to sit down and rewatch the original ANT-MAN from 2015 and offer some thoughts and analyses along the way! Listen separately or watch along with our first commentary track of 2023 for lots of behind-the-scenes insight, a bit of backstory, and oh, so many digressions about so many different topics! It's a fun one, and we hope you'll get some big laughs even if he is just a teeny hero!

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Ep. 263: A Super Future for DC?

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 16:06:37 +0000

With the recent reveal by DC Studios' James Gunn of the company's upcoming slate of superhero offerings across film, television, and animation, we take a deep dive into the announced roster, offering thoughts on what seems likely and unlikely to come to fruition. Plus: Disney says TOY STORY 5 is coming, Brian gives his thoughts on POKER FACE, Zaki has his take on STAR TREK: PICARD, and all the usual fun and frivolity you've come to expect from the MovieFilm experience!

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Ep. 262: The Last of Us

Sun, 29 Jan 2023 07:30:43 +0000

It's the first MovieFilm of 2023! This week, we talk up HBO's hit videogame adaption THE LAST OF US! Hear the thoughts of one fan of the game (Brian) and one novice (Zaki) for what we hope will be a fully rounded conversation about the ups and downs of the Pedro Pascal series! Plus: Catching up on recent viewings, Listener Letters, and so much more!

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Ep. 261: Glass Onion + 2022 Wrap

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 01:30:12 +0000

We thought we were done for the year, but the MovieFilm boys are sneaking in one last episode for 2022! This week: In-depth discussions of THE FABELMANS, VIOLENT NIGHT, and Netflix's new KNIVES OUT mystery GLASS ONION! Plus: Listener Letters, our 2022 wrap-up and more!

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Ep. 260: Avatar: The Way of Water

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 01:57:19 +0000

After 13 long years, the wait is over! AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER is in theaters, and we're here with our takes on James Cameron's much-anticipated sequel! In additon, hear our takes on THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN, Dreamworks' PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH, and Paramount+ miniseries 1923. Plus: Catching up on the lastest DC movie news, Listener Letters, and much more! It's the last regular show of 2022, but we've got plenty to say, so give it a listen and send us your thoughts!

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Ep. 259: Andor Wrap-Up + DC Decisions

Sun, 11 Dec 2022 18:23:44 +0000

After a brief layover, the MovieFilm boys reconvene to talk about the recently-concluded first season of ANDOR, digging into what makes this STAR WARS spin-off so special. But that's not all! In addition to quick takes on THE MENU, CLERKS III, and AMSTERDAM, we also offer our thoughts on the new trailers for GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, VOL.3 and INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY. Plus: Remembering Jason David Frank and Kirstie Alley, big decision at DC, and much more!

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Ep. 258: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 17:10:05 +0000

The anticipated sequel BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER is in its second weekend, and the MovieFilm boys are here with their thoughts on the Marvel Studios sequel. Does it measure up to the first film? How does it honor the late Chadwick Boseman's legacy? Listen in for our spoiler and non-spoiler reactions. But that's not all! We also remember legendary Batman voice actor Kevin Conroy on his passing, take stock of the Elon Musk-induced chaos at Twitter, and much more!

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Ep. 257: Gunn Pointed at DC

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 15:44:05 +0000

With last week's news that filmmaker James Gunn is co-head of the newly-named DC
Studios, the MovieFilm boys chime in with their thoughts on the news, and what it may mean going forward. But that's not all! We also discuss Henry Cavill making his it official that he's back as Superman, and what it means that Harrison Ford is joining the MCU, and more! Plus: Quick thoughts on Netflix's new streaming series BLOCKBUSTER, some listener letters, and more!

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Ep. 256: Black Adam

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 14:00:02 +0000

The hierarchy of power at the MovieFilm Podcast is about to change with our discussion of the DC Comics-based blockbuster, BLACK ADAM! Does Dwayne Johnson’s long-in-coming every into the superhero sweepstakes measure up to expectations? Listen in as we go in-depth for a spirited back-and-forth. Also: The CREED III trailer and Sylvester Stallone’s war on the ROCKY producers, some thoughts on the just-wrapped SHE-HULK and the continuing ANDOR, and much more!

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Ep. 255: Werewolf by Night

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 11:54:46 +0000

This week we reconvene for a discussion of the new Disney+ Halloween special WEREWOLF BY NIGHT! Plus:,A fun catch-up on some of the latest headlines out of Hollywood, including news that cult sitcom COMMUNITY is returning as a feature film, and Hugh Jackman is returning as Wolverine in Marvel’s upcoming DEADPOOL 3! Also: Listener Letters, Brian’s Paris trip, Zaki’s meeting with the new KNIVES OUT cast, and more!

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Ep. 254: Andor + Diego Luna Interview

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 12:09:18 +0000

The MovieFilm boys reconvene for an in-depth, spoiler-filled discussion about the latest STAR WARS series on Disney+: ANDOR! Plus: Hear Zaki's extended interview with series star/producer Diego Luna about reprising his now-iconic role! Also: Quick takes on CLERKS III, CONFESS, FLETCH, DON'T WORRY, DARLING, the new QUANTUM LEAP and much more!

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Commentary Track: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 12:00:04 +0000

With the latest STAR WARS series ANDOR premiering this week on Disney+, the MovieFilm boys thought it was a perfect opportunity to watch the film that inspired it, 2016's ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY. Watch along with us or listen separately as we delve into the journey of this STAR WARS "side-quel" on its journey from concept to completion, with observations, anecdotes, and hopefully a few laughs along the way!

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Commentary Track: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 13:00:02 +0000

For our latest commentary track, the MovieFilm show embarks on the U.S.S. Enterprise to celebrate the 40th anniversary of STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN. The 1982 sequel is widely regarded as the best film in the entire STAR TREK feature catalogue, and Zaki & Brian delve into some of the reasons why it holds up so well these four decades later. We hope you'll boldly go along with us on the journey as we drop some behind-the-scenes stories, weave in some personal anecdotes, and hopefully bring out a few laughs along the way!

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Ep. 253: The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 09:32:55 +0000

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER — the most expensive TV series of all time! — is now steaming on Amazon’s Prime Video! The MovieFilm boys are here with our thoughts on the expansive, double-episode premiere to the J.R.R. Tolkien prequel, as well as our thoughts on the LORD OF THE RINGS franchise as a whole. But that’s not all! Quick thoughts on John Williams in concert, Sylvester Stallone as a superhero in SAMARITAN, and much more!

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Ep. 252: Prey (a.k.a. Predator 5)

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 07:08:36 +0000

The MovieFilm boys are back after our summer break, and there's a lot to catch up on! This week: Quick thoughts on ELVIS, NOPE, SHE-HULK, plus an in-depth discussion of the latest PREDATOR movie, Hulu's PREY. Also: Warner Bros. cancels BATGIRL, TOP GUN: MAVERICK soars atop the box office, and remembering Wolfgang Petersen, Anne Heche, Olivia Newton-John and more!

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Commentary Track: Lethal Weapon

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 13:00:02 +0000

This year marks the 35th anniversary of buddy cop classic LETHAL WEAPON, and here at the MovieFilm show we're NEVER too old for this s***! This is a commentary track that's been long in coming, and we're excited to share our conversation with you! Either listen separately or watch along with us as we talk through director Richard Donner's first Riggs & Murtaugh adventure, with plenty of behind-the-scenes stories, random observations, and personal reflections about one of our favorite film series.

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Commentary Track: Air Force One

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 13:00:02 +0000

This week marks 10 years of the MovieFilm Podcast and 25 years of AIR FORCE ONE, so naturally we chose to mark the occasion with a special commentary talking through the ins-and-outs of the Harrison Ford action thriller! Whether you listen separately or watch along with us, we have observations, anecdotes, and plenty of banter that hopefully won't have you reaching for your parachute!

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Ep. 251: Thor: Love & Thunder

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 10:53:16 +0000

THOR: LOVE & THUNDER is currently hammering the box office and the MovieFilm boys are here with our belated thoughts on the latest Marvel Studios superhero opus! Plus: Thoughts on the trailers for CLERKS III and TV’s LORD OF THE RINGS, remembering James Caan, and much more!

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Commentary Track: Thor

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 22:02:58 +0000

With THOR: LOVE & THUNDER now in theaters, the MovieFilm boys dip into the archives for our latest commentary, all the way back to 2011’s THOR! Listen separately or watch along with us as we talk through Chris Hemsworth’s debut as Marvel’s legendary hammer-wielder, with plenty of behind-the-scenes stories and Easter Egg observations along the way.

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Ep. 250: Obi-Wan Kenobi / Lightyear

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 07:00:02 +0000

The MovieFilm boys mark their 250th episode by offering our separate thoughts on the OBI-WAN KENOBI finale (which Brian didn't see) and Pixar's TOY STORY spinoff LIGHTYEAR (which Zaki didn't see). In addition, we cycle through questions from the MovieFilm mailbag, get Brian's reaction to seeing BLOODSPORT for the first time, Zaki's reaction to seeing REMO WILLIAMS: THE ADVENTURE BEGINS for the first time...in awhile, and much more! It's a fun and freewheeling way to close out June, and we hope you'll join us on the journey!

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Commentary Track: Batman Returns

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 07:00:02 +0000

The Bat! The Cat! The Penguin! The Commentary Track! That’s right, just in time for its 30th anniversary, we’re here with a track for BATMAN RETURNS! The polarizing sequel — directed by Tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton as the Caped Crusader — has been inspiring heated discussions ever since its 1992 release, and the MovieFilm boys are ready to go with personal memories, behind-the-scenes stories, and a lot of laughs! Listen separately or watch along, but either way be prepared to to play this stinkin’ ‘cast like a harp from Hell!

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Ep. 249: Jurassic World Dominion

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 13:04:08 +0000

The Jurassic Era comes to an end with this weekend’s release of JURASSIC WORLD
DOMINION, and we’re here with an in-depth discussion on this latest dinosaur sequel. Does the return of legacy character Alan Grant, Ellie Sattler, and Ian Malcolm live up to 1993’s JURASSIC PARK, or is it all a little dino-much? Listen In for our thoughts. Plus: THE BOB’S BURGERS MOVIE, the BLACK ADAM trailer, and much more!

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Ep. 248: Top Gun: Maverick

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 21:27:37 +0000

TOP GUN: MAVERICK is currently flying high at the box office, and the MovieFilm boys are here with some thoughts on the Tom Cruise legacy sequel. But that’s not all! In this super-sized episode we have our reactions to the new season of STRANGER THINGS, the early episodes of OBI-WAN KENOBI, and more! Plus: Remembering Fred Ward and Ray Liotta, unpacking the trailers for GOTHAM KNIGHTS, ANDOR and WILLOW, and Brian announces his exciting new gig!

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Commentary Track: Top Gun

Thu, 26 May 2022 12:03:03 +0000

We’re feeling the need for speed in our latest commentary track! With much-anticipated sequel TOP GUN: MAVERICK in theaters, the MovieFilm boys strapped into the cockpit for the 1986 original! Listen separately or watch along as we delve into behind-the-scenes stories, storytelling observations, and personal reflections on this nostalgic favorite!

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Ep. 247: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Wed, 11 May 2022 13:10:42 +0000

DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS has kicked off summer movie season, and the MovieFilm boys are here with our spoiler-filled thoughts about director Sam Raimi’s return to Marvel superheroes! But that’s not all! We also have thoughts on the trailers for AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER and THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER, plus: Listener Letters, Hollywood Headlines, and more!

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Commentary Track: Doctor Strange

Thu, 05 May 2022 09:43:15 +0000

With the latest DOCTOR STRANGE adventure from Marvel Studios in theaters, we wind back the Time Stone here at the MovieFilm show to talk through the 2016 original. Listen separately or watch along with us for production history, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and other appreciations for writer/director’s Scott Derrickson’s fascinating and unique superhero adventure starring Benedict Cumberbatch.

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Ep. 246: Ambulance / Nick Cage

Sun, 01 May 2022 20:55:13 +0000

The MovieFilm boys reconvene for a fun and far-ranging discussion about all the latest goings-on in Hollywood: AVATAR 2 incoming! CNN+ outgoing! Justin Lin ditches FAST & FURIOUS! TOP GUN 2 early reviews! Plus: Early thoughts on STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS, and in-depth discussions of AMBULANCE and THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT!

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Commentary Track: The Godfather

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 15:47:49 +0000

Here with an offer you hopefully can’t refuse, it’s our commentary marking 50 years of THE GODFATHER! Listen separately or watch along as we talk through one of the greatest movies of all time and offer analyses, observations, and a few lessons on what it takes to make it in the mob!

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Ep. 245: Sonic 2 / Everything Everywhere All At once

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 13:57:20 +0000

This week we tackle two new releases: smash-hit video game sequel SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 and the multiversal mind-job EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE. Listen in to hear our thoughts on both, plus Will Smith fallout, new listener letters, and much more!

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Ep. 244: Morbius

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 12:55:37 +0000

Sony’s MORBIUS flies into theaters this weekend, and the MovieFilm boys have their thoughts on the latest Marvel would-be-franchise. Plus: THE LOST CITY, WINNING TIME, Bruce Willis retires, and Will Smith slaps — but not in a good way.

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Ep. 243: Finally...THE BATMAN

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 18:03:27 +0000

The MovieFilm boys reconvene with our belated, in-depth discussion on THE BATMAN! With the Matt Reeves-directed superhero epic starring Robert Pattinson currently burning up the box office charts, we delve into whether the Caped Crusader's latest lives up to its legacy. Plus: The first OBI-WAN KENOBI trailer, thoughts on Netflix's THE ADAM PROJECT, A24's X, and much more!

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Ep. 242: Waiting for THE BATMAN...

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 17:37:20 +0000

In this episode, Zaki has some quick thoughts on THE BATMAN (though our full-length, spoiler-filled review will have to wait just a bit longer until Brian is back from his travels). In the meantime, we touch base on our recent viewing escapades, talk some headlines, and delve into the MovieFilm Mailbag and responses to our commentary track for THE DARK KNIGHT RISES! We hope you enjoy the discussion, and that you'll join us next time for our deep dive into THE BATMAN!

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Commentary Track: The Dark Knight Rises

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 20:30:43 +0000

For our first commentary track of 2022, the MovieFilm boys celebrate the release of Batman's new movie by talking through his LAST one, 2012's THE DARK KNIGHT RISES. The Christopher Nolan-directed trilogy-capper starring Christian Bale has proved polarizing in the ten years since its release, and we have many thoughts shaped by a decade of perspective. Either watch along or listen separately as we talk through Easter eggs, behind-the-scenes factoids, and our general reactions and reflections on this epic-length Batman adventure!

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Ep. 241: Uncharted

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 15:45:22 +0000

UNCHARTED has found its way to the top of the box office, and we have an in-depth discussion between video game buff Brian and non-gamer Zaki about where the movie adaptation starring Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg rises and falls. But that's not all! We also discuss the new trailers for JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION and DOCTOR STRANGE: IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS. Plus: Is MoviePass actually mounting a comeback? And quick takes on PAM & TOMMY, BEL-AIR, PEACEMAKER, REACHER and more!

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Ep. 240: The Book of Boba Fett

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000

For our first February show we have an early reaction to Roland Emmerich's new disaster flick MOONFALL and belated thoughts on how Disney+'s THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT is carrying the STAR WARS story forward. Plus: Joss Whedon's career immolation, remembering Meat Loaf, Louie Anderson, and Howard Hesseman, and much more!

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Ep. 239: Scream (2022)

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 17:11:44 +0000

25 years after the original, the MovieFilm boys are ready to slice into the latest SCREAM! Longtime listeners know neither of us are big horror movie fans, but this is one franchise we can always make an exception for. Does the fifth Ghostface flick live up to legacy? Hear our spoiler and non-spoiler thoughts. Also: PEACEMAKER, LICORICE PIZZA, and remembering the late, great Bob Saget!

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Ep. 238: Spider-Man: No Way Home

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 16:26:18 +0000

The MovieFilm Podcast rings in the new year with our much-delayed spoiler discussion on SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME! It's taken a little while thanks to a covid-induced holding pattern, but we're back to offer our thoughts on the smash hit superhero opus. Plus: DON'T LOOK UP! MACGRUBER! Remembering Sidney Poitier, Peter Bogdanovich, and Betty White!

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Ep. 237: The Matrix Resurrections

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 18:33:11 +0000

For the final MovieFilm of 2021, we plug into THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS and offer our thoughts on the polarizing new entry in the Warner Bros. franchise! Plus: BEING THE RICARDOS, WEST SIDE STORY, thoughts on the latest trailer for THE BATMAN, and an update on recent events in Brian's life! As always, send us your questions and feedback, and we hope you have a safe and happy new year!

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Commentary Track: The Matrix Revolutions

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 17:13:38 +0000

The MovieFilm boys wrap up their MATRIX revisitations with a feature length commentary track for THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS! Listen separately or watch along with us as we delve into the concluding chapter of the original trilogy and determine whether it's worthy of the polarizing reputation it has accrued in the 18 years since its release. With THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS due in theaters shortly, there's never been a better time to plug back in and say, "Whoa!"

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Commentary Track: The Matrix Reloaded

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 15:00:02 +0000

Here at the MovieFilm Podcast...THE MATRIX has us! With the impending arrival of THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS in a few weeks, we decided it was time to plug back into the iconic sci-fi franchise and talk through THE MATRIX RELOADED! Listen separately or watch along as we delve into the trilogy's second chapter, noting storytelling choices, technological feats, and the deeper philosophical issues being discussed. It's a wide-ranging talk that covers a lot of ground...but no one can be told what's in this commentary, you have to hear it for yourself!

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Ep. 236: Ghostbusters: Afterlife

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 15:39:18 +0000

GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE is trapping audiences at the box office, and the MovieFilm boys reconvene after our Thanksgiving break to offer our thoughts on the long-in-coming legacy sequel to the iconic '80s movies. We also have quick takes on LICORICE PIZZA, HOUSE OF GUCCI, GET BACK and more! Plus: News that LETHAL WEAPON 5 is on the way! HBO's big spend on a failed GAME OF THRONES prequel! SPIDER-MAN crashes movie ticket sites! Hear all this and more in our latest episode!

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Commentary Track: Ghostbusters (1984)

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 01:18:08 +0000

With GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE in theaters now, the MovieFilm boys have gone back to the beginning to talk through the movie that started it all, 1984’s GHOSTBUSTERS! Listen separately or watch along as we delve into the origins of the comedy-horror classic and what continues to make it so special this many decades later!

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Ep. 235: Marvel's Eternals

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 17:10:06 +0000

Marvel's ETERNALS is in theaters now, and we have some thoughts on this latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Does writer/director Chloe Zhao's superhero epic live up to its potential, or does it only FEEL eternal? Listen in for our thoughts! Plus: Remembering Dean Stockwell, Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters are making a movie, and Boba Fett's first trailer drops.

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Ep. 234: Dune

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 17:31:22 +0000

The new adaptation of DUNE is now in theaters and we have lots to say about this latest attempt to bring Frank Herbert's mammoth best seller to the screen. Does it live up to its legacy? Will it be for this generation what STAR WARS and the LORD OF THE RINGS films were for previous ones? Check out our spoiler and non-spoiler talk for all our thoughts! In addition, we discuss the tragic shooting on the set of RUST, remember the late Peter Scolari, and much more!

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Ep. 233: No Time To Die

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 17:05:27 +0000

Welcome back, Mr. Bond! With NO TIME TO DIE in theaters now, marking the finale of Daniel Craig's fifteen-year, five-movie tenure as Ian Fleming's debonaire superspy, the MovieFilm boys have convened to take stock of this epic-length outing and determine whether it's a finale worthy of the franchise. But that's not all! Fresh from DC Fandome, hear our thoughts on the new trailers for THE FLASH and THE BATMAN, plus news that THE ROCKETEER is headed for a reboot on Disney+, and Scarlett Johansson has settled her big Disney lawsuit! All that and much more in our latest episode!

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Ep. 232: Venom: Let There Be Carnage

Sat, 09 Oct 2021 16:26:18 +0000

With the Sony super-sequel VENOM: LET THERE BE CARNAGE tearing up the box office with a record post-pandemic opening, the MovieFilm boys are here to dissect whether the Tom Hardy-Woody Harrelson throwdown lives up the hype. But that's not all! Hear our thoughts on the upcoming ROCKY IV director's cut, Netflix's SQUID GAME, and fond remembrances of the late, great Norm Macdonald!

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Commentary Track: Casino Royale (2006)

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 19:17:44 +0000

As Daniel Craig's 007 tenure comes to a close with NO TIME TO DIE, we thought it was a perfect time to look back at its beginning with a commentary track for 2006's CASINO ROYALE. Listen separately or watch along as we view the Martin Campbell-directed James Bond reboot with 15 years of hindsight, delving into its production history, critical and box office reception, and much more! When it comes to delivering laughs and info, you know our name!

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Commentary Track: Aliens

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 15:05:13 +0000

The MovieFilm boys celebrate 35 years of one of the greatest sequels of all time with our commentary track for ALIENS! That's right, it's finally time for us to talk through writer/director James Cameron's sci-fi/horror/action masterpiece starring Sigourney Weaver in her iconic role as Ellen Ripley, and we have lots to say! Listen separately or watch along with us as we go through behind-the-scenes stories, technical achievements, and much more!

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Ep. 231: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 15:42:23 +0000

This week we examine the latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS, and determine whether Marvel's newest hero stands tall among his peers. Plus: THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS trailer! Remembering Ed Asner and Michael Kenneth Williams! And some reflections of the impact of 9/11 on the occasion of its twentieth anniversary.

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Ep. 230: Free Guy

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 15:52:02 +0000

The MovieFilm show brings the curtain down on August by talking up some of the latest releases to hit theaters and streaming, including the Ryan Reynolds video game adventure FREE GUY, and Hugh Jackman in the sci-fi psychological thriller REMINISCENCE. Plus: Thoughts on the new trailers for Marvel's ETERNALS and SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME, examining the big JEOPARDY hosting controversy, and much more!

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Commentary Track: The Phantom

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 15:41:43 +0000

Put on your skull ring and get ready to slam evil! For our latest commentary, the MovieFilm boys look back at 1996's THE PHANTOM, the comic strip adaptation starring Billy Zane in a purple leotard went unloved during its initial release but has embraced by a cult audience in the quarter century since. This is an old fave for Zaki but it was new to Brian, so listen in to hear our takeaways. It's a breezy chat filled with behind-the-scenes stories, interesting factoids, and lots of laughs!

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Ep. 229: The Suicide Squad

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 16:01:06 +0000

THE SUICIDE SQUAD is in in theaters and on HBO Max, and we're here with our thoughts on James Gunn's gory, goofy superhero splatter-fest. Does it improve on the earlier film from 2016? Give it a listen to get our takes. Plus: Early reaction to the new Marvel series WHAT IF...? on Disney+, thoughts on the new documentary VAL, the animated film BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN, and much more!

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Commentary Track: Captain America: The First Avenger

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 15:27:58 +0000

For our latest commentary, the MovieFilm boys take a look back at CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER, the movie that ushered Marvel's star-spangled superhero into their cinematic universe ten years ago. We have lots to say about this throwback directed by Joe Johnston and starring Chris Evans, including behind-the-scenes stories, character histories, and more! And whether you're watch along or listening separately, don't worry, we can do this all day.

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Ep. 228: ScarJo Sues Disney!

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 17:12:57 +0000

As the curtain comes down on July, the MovieFilm boys have reconvened to talk through the latest news and reviews out of Hollywood: With Scarlett Johansson suing Disney following BLACK WIDOW’s simultaneous release in theaters and streaming, we take stock of whether the hybrid release strategy was a good idea. Plus: Remembering Woodstock '99! Bob Odenkirk’s health scare! The new G.I. Joe and He-Man controversies! And much more!

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Commentary Track: Jurassic Park III

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 17:00:12 +0000

It's no walk in the park as the MovieFilm boys embark on a treacherous trek through JURASSIC PARK III, which hit theaters 20 years ago this month. Listen separately or watch along as we work through the original JURASSIC trilogy closer, directed by Joe Johnston and featuring Sam Neill reprising his iconic role as Dr. Alan Grant, and determine whether it's worthy of its polarizing reputation or not as bad as people think (or, perhaps, a little bit of both?). There's lots of fun and and laughs to be had, and if you end up hallucinating about talking velociraptors at the end of this, hey, don't blame us!

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Ep. 227: F9, Black Widow, Loki Finale

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 07:51:45 +0000

The MovieFilm boys reconvene with lots on the plate to discuss! First, fond memories of the late, great director Richard Donner. Then: Our reactions to F9: THE FAST SAGA, SPACE JAM: A NEW LEGACY, and MARVEL'S BLACK WIDOW and LOKI. Plus: Hail and farewell to Conan O’Brien’s late night career, and more! Hear it at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Spotify, and everywhere else you meet your podcast needs! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Commentary Track: Iron Man 2

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 07:00:04 +0000

With BLACK WIDOW now in theaters and marking the solo debut of Scarlett Johansson's superspy superhero, we set our commentary time machine to 2010 and Natasha's first appearance in IRON MAN 2. There's lots to say about this entry from MCU's primordial era, and we go through all of it, with production history, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and lots of laughs as we watch the polarizing sequel directed by Jon Favreau.

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Commentary Track: Independence Day

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 15:00:20 +0000

Today we celebrate INDEPENDENCE DAY's 25 anniversary! With the Roland Emmerich-directed alien invasion opus hitting the quarter century mark this weekend, we thought it was a perfect time to hop in our fighter jets and give the space monsters a hearty, "Welcome to Earth!" Listen separately or watch along as we talk through our memories of this seminal smash hit starring Will Smith, Jeff Goldblum, and Bill Pullman, pausing to appreciate all the ways we love it so very much.

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Ep. 226: Rampant F9 Speculation

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 15:00:15 +0000

The latest FAST & FURIOUS flick is in theaters and...we haven’t seen it. So in lieu of a spoiler-filled discussion about Dominic Toretto’s latest wheels-out escapade, we engage in some introspection on the enduring appeal of the FAST saga, while also taking some big swings on what likely happens in the new film. But that’s not all! Hear discussions on the trailers for Netflix’s new MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE animated revival and the DC Comics sequel THE SUICIDE SQUAD! Plus: The Lord of the Rings gets an animated prequel, George R.R. Martin has GAME OF THRONES regrets (join the club, George), and more thoughts on Marvel’s Disney+ series LOKI!

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Commentary Track: The Rocketeer

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 15:00:06 +0000

Grab your helmet and take to the skies with the MovieFilm boys as we celebrate 30 years of THE ROCKETEER! Disney's superhero opus –– directed by Joe Johnston and starring Billy Campbell in the title role –– may have gone ignored during its theatrical release, but with it hitting the three decade mark this week, it felt like a perfect time to talk through it and take stock of what makes it such a gem. Listen separately or watch along with us as we go through the production history, share interesting anecdotes, and just generally have a blast with one of our favorite flicks!

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Ep. 225: Loki on Disney+

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 15:00:21 +0000

The God of Mischief is back, and so are the MovieFilm boys to unpack the premiere episode of LOKI, the all-new Disney+ streaming series starring Tom Hiddleston! But that's not all: INDIANA JONES 5 has actually begun filming with Harrison Ford back in the hat! More dirt is being flung on the late MoviePass service! Plus: Thoughts on the trailers for SNAKE EYES: G.I. JOE ORIGINS and Marvel's ETERNALS. All that, plus Listener Letters, Recent Watches, and all the usual fun and antics you've come to expect from us.

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Commentary Track: The Rock

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 15:00:04 +0000

For our latest commentary track, the MovieFilm boys mark a quarter-century of one of the greatest action movies of the '90s as we talk through director Micheal Bay's THE ROCK. Listen separately or watch along as we thrill to Sean Connery and Nicolas Cage trading banter and blows with baddies in the Bay Area, with plenty of anecdotes, observations and digressions along the way.

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Ep. 224: Mergers A-Go-Go!

Fri, 28 May 2021 20:07:27 +0000

With Hollywood announcing mergers galore, the MovieFilm boys examine the ramifications of the Amazon purchasing MGM and AT&T spinning off WarnerMedia. But that’s not all! Plus: Remembering Charles Grodin, INDIANA JONES 5 fills out its cast, and J.J. Abrams’ STAR WARS regrets, and more! Listen at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Spotify, and everywhere else you meet your podcast needs! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 223: Mortal Kombat (2021)

Sat, 08 May 2021 18:13:34 +0000

After a brief break, the MovieFilm boys are back with their thoughts on the new MORTAL KOMBAT! Plus: Warner Bros. reboots Superman (again), our reactions to the first trailer for Marvel’s SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS, thoughts on the finale of THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER, and more! Hear it via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Spotify, and everywhere else you meet your podcast needs! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Commentary Track: Mortal Kombat ('95)

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 03:31:06 +0000

Prepare to test your might! With the arrival of the all-new, all-gory MORTAL KOMBAT in theaters this week, we thought it was a perfect time to dip into the archives and revisit the movie that started it all, 1995’s MORTAL KOMBAT (hereby redubbed KLASSIC KOMBAT). Watch along with us or just listen on its own as we delve into the history of the videogame adaptation and determine whether a quarter-century of time has been kind to it. Hear it all at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Spotify, and everywhere else you meet your podcast needs! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 222: Godzilla vs. Kong

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 17:37:15 +0000

GODZILLA vs. KONG is smashing box office records for the pandemic era, and we're here some thoughts on the monster smash-a-thon! Plus: Netflix forks out for KNIVES OUT, a new release date for the new INDIANA JONES, remembering the ArcLight, and more! You can listen at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Spotify, and everywhere else you meet your podcast needs! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 221: The Space Jam & Suicide Squad Trailers

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 06:22:55 +0000

The first trailers for SPACE JAM: A NEW LEGACY and THE SUICIDE SQUAD are here, and we have thoughts on our first looks at the Warner Bros. releases. Plus: THE MIGHTY DUCKS return, the future of Zack Snyder’s DC movie universe, and more! Hear it all at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Spotify, and everywhere else you meet your podcast needs! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Commentary Track: King Kong (1976)

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 06:05:13 +0000

To celebrate this week’s arrival of GODZILLA vs. KONG in theaters and streaming, we recorded a commentary track for 1976’s controversial KING KONG remake (which turns 45 this year), produced by Dino De Laurentiis. We go over the project’s troubled production history and its aftermath, and just generally have fun taking in a big budget spectacle from a bygone era. Either listen separately or watch along with us, but either way, we hope you’ll go bananas! Check it out at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Spotify, and everywhere else you meet your podcast needs! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 220: Zack Snyder's Justice League

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 15:13:24 +0000

After years of clamor and questioning, ZACK SNYDER'S JUSTICE LEAGUE is here! And after watching all four hours of the HBO Max exclusive recut of the DC superhero epic, we have some thoughts and reactions! But that’s not the only superhero game in town! We also have our quick takes on the Disney+ debut of THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER! Here all that, plus much more, at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Commentary Track: Superman II

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 04:31:10 +0000

Forty years ago, we believed a man could fly...again. With this year marking the 40th anniversary of SUPERMAN II and this week marking the release of ZACK SNYDER'S JUSTICE LEAGUE, the MovieFilm boys thought this was a perfect time to take a look back at the Man of Steel’s second big budget movie outing and the ways it foreshadowed what would happen with JUSTICE LEAGUE several decades later. Listen in as we watch the theatrical cut of SUPERMAN II while discussing the additions and subtractions from the Richard Donner cut, all while soaking in Chris Reeve’s second go at the cape-and-tights, and just generally soaking in the nostalgia of an era where a major metropolitan city getting utterly demolished was just good, clean fun. Hear it at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 219: Coming 2 America / WandaVision Wrap

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 03:42:58 +0000

WANDAVISION has wrapped, and the MovieFilm boys have thoughts on the first Marvel Studios TV series now that it’s out in its entirety. Also, COMING 2 AMERICA is sequelizing the legendary Eddie Murphy comedy, and we discuss whether 33 years may have been too long to follow up with Prince Akeem and company. Plus: SPACE JAM 2 controversies! THE SIMPSONS keep going! THE LAST ACTION HERO gets redeemed! Listen to it all at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Commentary Track: Tremors

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 07:05:27 +0000

It’s TREMORS time! For our second commentary track of 2021, the MovieFilm boys hope in their pickup and head to Perfection. Either listen separately or watch along as we delve into the cult horror classic -- which just celebrated its 31st anniversary -- starring Kevin Bacon and Fred Ward. We delve into the film’s journey to the screen, examine its story mechanics, and just generally have a good time revisiting a longtime favorite that continues to offer lots of screams and lots of laughs. Give it a listen via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 218: Superman and Lois and Barb and Star and Judas and the Black Messiah

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 08:22:46 +0000

Lots of new releases this week, as Brian offers quick reactions to JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH and BARB AND STAR, and Zaki offers thoughts on the new TV series SUPERMAN & LOIS on the CW and Peacock’s PUNKY BREWSTER reboot. Also: Reactions to the new trailers for the MORTAL KOMBAT reboot and Disney’s CRUELLA, thoughts on Joss Whedon’s troubling past and Brett Ratner’s comeback plans, and much more! Hear it all at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 217: WandaVision Too

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 19:09:32 +0000

WANDAVISION continues to work its magic on Disney+, and the MovieFilm boys are here with speculations and explanations. In addition: Zack Snyder’s JUSTICE LEAGUE gets a runtime and a rating, Donald Trump quits Hollywood, and Wall Street’s latest boondoggle is big screen bound! Also: Remembering Christopher Plummer, Cloris Leachman, Hal Holbrook, and Dustin Diamond! Listen to it Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 216: WandaVision

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 04:45:42 +0000

With WandaVision’s Disney+ debut signaling the return of the MCU after a very long break, we dive into the streaming series with our thoughts and theories. But that’s not all! Hear our reviews of Pixar’s Soul and One Night in Miami on Amazon Prime. Plus: Listener Letters, more movir release dates change, Liam Neeson getting Naked, and much more! Hear it at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Commentary Track: Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 08:45:31 +0000

For our first commentary track of 2021, we belatedly celebrate the fifth anniversary of STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS! Listen as we dive into the first entry in the polarizing STAR WARS sequel trilogy and take stock of its pluses and minuses a half-decade later! There’s behind-the-scenes stories, trivia, and lots of laughs, and you can watch along with us or go Solo! Hear it all at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 215: WW84, Tenet, and The Mandalorian Season 2 Finale

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 18:50:28 +0000

It’s the first MovieFilm of 2021, but we’ve got some unfinished business from last year to wrap up first! Listen in as we give our belated reactions to THE MANDALORIAN’s scintillating season 2 finale, chime in with late (early?) thoughts on Christopher Nolan’s TENET, and offer our analysis of superhero sequel WONDER WOMAN 1984. Plus: Remembering Dawn “Mary Ann” Wells, taking stock of the year that was, and much more! Hear it all at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 214: Disney’s Big Damn Deal

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 08:04:58 +0000

2020 may be winding down, but there’s still plenty of MovieFilm content to discuss! First: Some thoughts on Tom Hanks’ first Western NEWS OF THE WORLD, then we discuss word that filmmakers aren’t exactly with Warner Bros.’ 2021 streaming plans. After that, a deep dive into the firehose of news out of Disney’s big investor day. From Lucasfilm to Marvel to Pixar and more, we run down the highlights and offer our takes. Check it out via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 213: HBO Max Steals the Cinema

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 06:12:21 +0000

It’s December, and the MovieFilm boys have plenty to discuss as we enter the final stretch of a very eventful year! First up, thoughts on the streaming SAVED BY THE BELL reboot and Francis Coppola’s re-edited version of The Godfather, PART III. Then we dive into headlines, including the seismic news that Warner Bros. is releasing its entire theatrical slate next year on their HBO Max streaming service! We examine this big decision and play out some of the ramifications, for the industry moving forward. Plus: Remembering David Prowse! Appreciating THE MANDALORIAN! And much more! Check it out at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Commentary Track: Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 07:01:37 +0000

Here’s a little Thanksgiving appetizer for you courtesy of the MovieFilm Podcast, as we watch and talk through the holiday film PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES for a commentary track that’s full of behind-the-scenes trivia, personal anecdotes, and a whole lot of belly laughs! Whether you listen separately or watch the Steve Martin-John Candy classic along with us, we hope it gives you something to be thankful for! Hear it at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 212: Wonder Woman 1984 Heads to HBO Max

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 09:14:44 +0000

With the game changing announcement that WONDER WOMAN 1984 will be released on HBO Max next month, the MovieFilm boys examine what this means for the future of theatrical distribution and the film industry in general. Also: THE QUEEN'S GAMBIT! Conan goes weekly! Michael J. Fox retires! THE SCORPION KING returns! And Baby Yoda gets cancelled? We talk about it all on our latest episode, plus much more! Give it a listen through the embed below, or at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Commentary Track: Waterworld

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 17:13:59 +0000

For our latest commentary, the MovieFilm boys strap on our flippers and floaties and dive in to 1995’s Waterworld! The Kevin Costner sci-fi epic directed by Kevin Reynolds had a famously fraught production when it first came out, and we decided to look at it with a quarter century of hindsight to see if it was worth all the negative hubbub or whether it’s an overlooked gem that’s due for a reappraisal.

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Ep. 211: Remembering Sean Connery

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 16:23:51 +0000

The legendary Sir Sean Connery left us this past weekend, and the MovieFilm boys convene to pay homage to one of the most iconic actors of all time and remember some of his most memorable roles. Also: Early thoughts on season 2 of The Mandalorian! Plus: Quibi gets Qancelled! The Power Rangers get rebooted! Much more! Check it out at the embed below or at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Commentary Track: The Lost World: Jurassic Park

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 06:05:02 +0000

The year was 1997, and something had survived! For their latest commentary, MovieFilm boys travel to Site B and traverse The Lost World: Jurassic Park! Two decades after its release, the Steven Spielberg dino-sequel remains a polarizing entry in the Jurassic canon, and we’ve embarked on a paleontological dig to decide if it’s worthy of that rep. Listen separately or watch along with us via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 210: The Trial of the Chicago 7

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 07:23:38 +0000

Aaron Sorkin’s THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7 is now on Netflix, bringing Oscar season in with it. Hear our reactions to this true-life tale in this episode and whether it lives up to its pedigree. Plus: Adam McKay’s star-studded new streaming flick! More movie delays! More MAD MAX! More...Jamie Foxx as Electro? Hear it all at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Commentary Track: Back to the Future Part III

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 05:39:36 +0000

For our first commentary this month we celebrate the (belated) thirtieth anniversary of one of our favorites, BACK TO THE FUTURE, Part III! Although Marty and Doc’s adventure in the Old West remains a polarizing entry to this day, we’re big fans here at the MovieFilm show. Whether you listen separately or watch along with, you’ll hear that love permeate our entire conversation as we delve into the final chapter of the Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale’s beloved trilogy. (And if you haven’t already, delve into the archives and check out our tracks for the previous two flicks!) Check it out at the embed below or at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 209: Bye-Bye Bond...

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 08:44:50 +0000

With October upon us, the MovieFilm boys take stock of the Covid-induced coma the film industry has been in since last March. Between release date shuffles and VOD maneuvers, there’s a lot of uncertainty in the air, and we try to make sense of it all. But that’s not all! Hear our thoughts on the new trailers for THE MANDOLORIAN and WANDAVISION, plus Listener Letters and more! Listen at the embed below or at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Commentary Track: Darkman

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 23:41:17 +0000

Who is DARKMAN? We attempt to answer that question in our latest commentary track, as we mark thirty years of Sam Raimi’s campy-quirky-dark superhero tale starring Liam Neeson as the horribly-scarred hero with rage issue. Listen separately or watch along as we offer our nostalgic reflections of this tale, offer behind-the-scenes stories, and just generally get transported to a simpler time, when a cigar cutter was the most terrifying thing we’d ever seen. Hear it via the embed below or at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 208: Class Action Park / The Social Dilemma

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 05:01:56 +0000

It’s our post-Labor Day show, and in lieu of our annual Summer Movie Season wrap-up (given that there was no Summer Movie Season) we dive headfirst into our thoughts on some new offerings available via streaming: HBOmax’s CLASS ACTION PARK and Netflix’s THE SOCIAL DILEMMA and I'M THINKING OF ENDING THINGS. In addition, we chime in on news of new director’s cuts for ROCKY IV, THE GODFATHER, PART III and...TERMINATOR SALVATION? Plus: THE OMEN and ROBOCOP in the prequel pipeline, worrying box office signs for MULAN and TENET, and more! Hear it all via the embed below or at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Commentary Track: Back to the Future

Sun, 06 Sep 2020 07:16:38 +0000

Great Scott! What better way to shelter in place during the Labor Day long weekend than with Doc, Marty, Brian and Zaki! That’s right, it’s our all-new commentary track celebrating 35 years of BACK TO THE FUTURE. You can listen separately or watch along as we make our way through one of our all-time favorite flicks and geek out in that inimitable MovieFilm fashion. You’ll hear behind-the-scenes stories, the production history, and our own personal histories with director Robert Zemeckis’ indelible time travel comedy, which remains as engaging today as when it was first released. Hear it all via the embed below or at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 207: Bill & Ted Face the Music

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 06:57:17 +0000

Excellent! It’s the end of August, and while we may not have gotten a summer movie season this year, we did get to spend one more time with our friends Bill S. Preston & Ted “Theodore” Logan for their new threequel BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC. Listen in to hear whether it was most triumphant! Plus: Our thoughts on the tragic passing of Chadwick Boseman, reactions to the trailers for Zack Snyder’s JUSTICE LEAGUE, THE BATMAN, and more! Hear it all below via the embed below or at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 206: Yep, Still August...

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 07:18:47 +0000

New releases may be few and far between these days, but there’s still plenty of news for the MovieFilm boys to unpack in our latest episode! Lori Laughlin swaps FULL HOUSE for the big house! WHO'S THE BOSS? and CSI on the reboot train! THE EXORCIST and PLANES, TRAINS, AND AUTOMOBILES on the remake track! Was anyone asking for any of it? We ask the hard questions. Plus: Affleck back as Batman! TENET reviews are out! Much more! Hear it all at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Commentary Track: Beneath the Planet of the Apes

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 05:20:40 +0000

For their latest commentary track, the MovieFilm boys show some movie monkey love to Beneath the Planet of the Apes, the first sequel to the 1968 sci-fi classic, in celebration of its 50th anniversary. Starring James Franciscus alongside the returning Charlton Heston, this was the first big franchise sequel of the modern era, and it makes for an even more fascinating artifact today than when it first debuted. As longtime listeners already know, Zaki is about as big an Apes fan as it gets, and this track offered him a chance to show off his deep reservoir of knowledge while Brian attempts to remain interested. Listen in to hear whether this follow-up lives up to the legacy of the first film or if it damns it all to hell!

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Ep. 205: The Dog Days of August

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 04:54:30 +0000

With August upon us, the MovieFilm boys reconvene for a late-summer catch up as we unpack the latest Hollywood maneuvers to get movies in front of audiences. Has the outlook for cinema success changed since a few months ago? We discuss what’s being proposed, and whether we’ll see TENET anytime soon (spoiler: no). Also, we remember the late Regis Philbin and Wilford Brimley, ask whether Quibi is the first streaming platform aimed at no one at all, and answer a whole slew of fan questions! Hear it all at via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Commentary Track: Dick Tracy

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 23:49:24 +0000

For our latest commentary track, the MovieFilm boys throw on our bright yellow fedoras and raincoats to watch 1990’s Dick Tracy, celebrating its 30th anniversary this month. Listen alone or watch along as we talk through director/star Warren Beatty’s love letter to the comic strip crimestopper, packed to the gills with memorable makeup worn by big-name stars, and a production design that remains transporting even three decades removed. Check it out via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 204: Greyhound

Sat, 18 Jul 2020 00:27:11 +0000

It’s a summer without a summer movie season, but the MovieFilm boys still have plenty to podcast about! Hear our thoughts on the straight-to-streaming Tom Hanks WWII thriller Greyhound! Also, when will Hollywood get back in gear and what will that look like? We weigh the variables. Plus: Remembering Carl Reiner, Kelly Preston, and more. Hear it all via the embed below or at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Commentary Track: RoboCop 2

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 19:50:29 +0000

By popular demand! With this summer marking thirty years since the release of RoboCop 2, we decided to watch give it a watch after many commentary requests over the years. Peter Weller returned to star and The Empire Strikes Back’s Irvin Kershner stepped in to direct, but did the cyborg sequel live up to the highwater mark of its predecessor? We have some thoughts, and you can hear them all by listening via the embed below or at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Commentary Track: Jaws

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 05:18:15 +0000

The MovieFilm boys wind down July 4th weekend by heading to Amity (it means “friendship”) to talk through one of the greatest movies of all time: JAWS! This one has been long-awaited by us for a long time, and man, do we have a lot to say about Steven Spielberg’s seminal seafaring adventure, which gave birth to the modern blockbuster as we know. Hear behind-the-scenes stories, script analysis, and lots of “oohs” and “aahs” as we talk about why we love this movie so damn much! Check it out at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 203: Keaton Returns as Batman!

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 17:41:05 +0000

The MovieFilm show closes out June by discussing some of the big headlines of the last few weeks, including the unexpected news that Michael Keaton is looking to don Batman’s cape and cowl again nearly thirty years after leaving the Batcave. Listen in to hear the details and get our thoughts. In addition, we remember the late Joel Schumacher and Ian Holm, and take stock of the latest release date changes for the rapidly disappearing summer movie season. Plus: MY SPY, IRRESISTIBLE, and much more! Hear it all via the embed below or at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 202: Da 5 Bloods

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 09:53:09 +0000

This episode we spend some time digging into Spike Lee’s haunting Vietnam War excavation DA 5 BLOODS and explain why it may just be one of the best movies of the year. Additionally, long-awaited threequel BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC dropped its first trailer and we have some thoughts. Plus: TENET gets delayed and so do the Oscars, JURASSIC WORLD is plotting a return and so is INDIANA JONES. What does it all mean for the long and short-term future of Hollywood? We lay it out, and you can hear it via the embed below or at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Commentary Track: Batman Begins

Sat, 13 Jun 2020 02:29:25 +0000

As quarantine continues, the MovieFilm boys hop into the Tumbler and celebrate the 15th anniversary of BATMAN BEGINS! Listen in as we geek out about the debut installment of Christopher Nolan’s DARK KNIGHT TRILOGY, delving into its comic book origins and sharing behind-the-scenes tidbits as we go! This was a fun deep dive for us, and we hope you enjoy riding along! Listen via the embed below or at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 201: Releasing the Snyder Cut!

Thu, 28 May 2020 04:13:31 +0000

2020 has brought us a worldwide plague and literal murder hornets, but in what’s the surest sign that the world is about to end, Warner Bros. has confirmed the impending release of the long-rumored, presumed-mythical Zack Snyder cut of 2017’s JUSTICE LEAGUE. How did the infamous flop get its second chance via the new HBO Max streaming platform? In this supersized episode we parse the details and make some predictions about what to expect when it hits next year. Plus: Henry Cavill returns as Superman! The final TENET trailer! And remembering the late Jerry Stiller, Fred Willard, and more! You can hear it all via the embed below or at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Commentary Track: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

Sat, 23 May 2020 04:59:17 +0000

The man with the hat is back! The MovieFilm boys celebrate Memorial Day with their latest INDIANA JONES commentary track: 2008’s INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL. Listen separately or watch along as we talk through the controversial final (for now) Indy adventure from Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, and starring Harrison Ford as the intrepid archeologist, including its production history, plot points, and polarizing public reaction. We have a complicated relationship with this one, and you’ll get to hear us work through all of it. Hear it via the embed below or at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Episode 200!

Sat, 16 May 2020 16:51:28 +0000

The MovieFilm Podcast celebrates 200 episodes by...staying inside and catching up on our streaming. With no big summer releases to unpack (one day, BLACK WIDOW!) we hop in the Wayback and discuss Brian’s journey through the PINK PANTHER film series and Zaki’s bingeing of the seminal ‘90s medical show ER. But that’s not all! Learn how Hollywood is counting on Christopher Nolan to save it, and whether the online-only release of TROLLS WORLD TOUR is a sign of the end times: Plus: STAR WARS news and more! Listen to it via the embed below or at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Commentary Track: Avengers: Age of Ultron

Tue, 05 May 2020 07:50:53 +0000

The beginning of May normally marks the debut of a brand new Marvel Studios opus, but in the absence of a new release, we’ve decided to dip into the archives for a special commentary track on 2015’s AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON. Listen in for behind-the-scenes stories, comic book factoids, and appreciation for the many ways the second Avengers epic has taken on greater resonance in the five years since its release. You can listen to it all through the embed below or at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 199: The Last Dance

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 19:06:00 +0000

The MovieFilm boys relive the ‘90s by discussing the all-new ESPN docu-series The Last Dance, looking at Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls’ famous championship run. But that’s not all! We also discuss the possibility of movie theater chains going bankrupt in the wake of COVID-19, Saturday Night Live's attempt to stay in the game while being stuck at home, Martin Scorsese’s latest project being hard up for cash, Star Wars news, and much more! You can listen to it all through the embed below or at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Commentary Track: Apollo 13

Sun, 12 Apr 2020 01:58:28 +0000

For the MovieFilm show’s latest commentary track, we watch 1995’s space thriller APOLLO 13 — depicting the real life events that began fifty years ago today! Listen as we dive deep into the Ron Howard-directed drama starring Tom Hanks and explain why it remains a timeless favorite even a quarter-century after its release! Check it out via the embed below or at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 198: Call of the Wild / Bloodshot

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 21:07:41 +0000

The MovieFilm boys are still sheltering-in-place, but we’ve still got plenty to discuss! With Hollywood hitting pause on most new releases for the next few months, we map out what the industry’s future looks like. You can also hear our thoughts on new to VOD releases Call of the Wild and Bloodshot, and all the other stuff we’ve been doing in lockdown. Plus: Star Wars news...because there’s always Star Wars news! Hear it all through the embed below or at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Commentary Track: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ('90)

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 23:02:30 +0000

We might be stuck indoors, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have a shell of a time! For our latest commentary, as the MovieFilm boys (and special guest Sean Coyle) celebrate thirty years of T-U-R-T-L-E power with 1990’s TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES. Listen on it’s own or watch along as we swap behind-the-scenes trivia, Easter eggs, and our stories about seeing it the first time! Cowabunga dudes, hear it all through the embed below or at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 197: Movies in the Time of Corona

Sat, 21 Mar 2020 02:29:02 +0000

A statewide shelter-in-place order for California means the MovieFilm boys don’t have any new releases to review, but we’ve still got plenty to discuss as we take stock of Hollywood’s maneuvering around the COVID-19 crisis, from closed theaters to cancelled release dates to questions about what comes next. Plus: Star Wars news, the Cats “butthole cut” (??), and more! Hear it all through the embed below or at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Commentary Track: Batman Forever

Sun, 15 Mar 2020 20:15:43 +0000

Val Kilmer! Tommy Lee Jones! Jim Carrey! In addition to being the most awkward carpool of all time, it’s also the cast of 1995’s BATMAN FOREVER. With pandemic panic gripping the world, the MovieFilm Dynamic Duo hunker down in our bunkers to mark the movie’s 25th anniversary! Listen as we talk through Joel Schumacher’s rubber-and-leather infused directing debut for the Dark Knight Detective. We have complicated feelings about this one, but hopefully you won’t feel that way about listening! Hear it all through the embed below or at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 196: The Invisible Man

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 07:05:11 +0000

Despite the title, THE INVISIBLE MAN is being seen by lots of people, and we have plenty to say about the latest try from Universal at reviving their classic monsters franchise. In addition, we remember the late Max Von Sydow, discuss the news that Steven Spielberg is done directing INDIANA JONES, and much more! Listen via the embed below or at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 195: Sonic the Hedgehog

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 05:03:04 +0000

With Paramount’s SONIC THE HEDGEHOG racing through theaters, we were as surprised as anyone that we enjoyed it as much as did. Join us for a fun chat as we unpack why the furry speedster scratched our itch. But that’s not all! We also talk about Disney’s PLANET OF THE APES plans, the first look at Robert Pattinson as THE BATMAN, word that the FRIENDS cast are reuniting, and more! Hear it all through the embed below or at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 194: Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 08:43:01 +0000

Harley Quinn’s fantabulous emancipation is currently unfolding in theaters with BIRDS OF PREY, and the MovieFilm boys chime in with their takes on the latest DC Comics cinematic escapade. Also: Hear our thoughts on the Oscar telecast and news that Rick Moranis is coming out of retirement. Plus: Remembering Kirk Douglas and Robert Conrad, and much more! Listen to it via the embed below or at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 193: Best Movies of the 2010s

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 08:15:43 +0000

The MovieFilm boys close out January by taking a look back at the most memorable films of the decade that just ended. What was the level of cinema offered up by the 2010s? Listen in to find out! In addition, hear our remembrance of Kobe Bryant, some thoughts on the premiere of STAR TREK: PICARD, word of LETHAL WEAPON 5 in the pipeline, and much more! You can listen via the embed below or at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 192: Bad Boys For Life

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 09:59:12 +0000

It’s the MovieFilm Boys talking Bad Boys! After a seventeen year gap, Will Smith & Martin Lawrence are back in their signature buddy cop franchise in BAD BOYS FOR LIFE, and Zaki & Brian are here to chime in on whether it was worth the wait. In addition, hear our reactions to the first trailer for Sony’s scary superhero pic MORBIUS, plus our thoughts on the just-announced Oscar nominations and word that Hank Azaria is bidding farewell to one of his many SIMPSONS alter egos. Plus: STAR WARS news and more! Listen via the embed below or at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 191: Zaki and Brian’s Favorite Movies of 2019!

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 10:31:36 +0000

It’s 2020, now time for some hindsight! Listen as the MovieFilm boys go through their respective top ten lists of favorite movies for the year that just ended. Which ones made the cut? Which ones missed it by that much? Find out in the latest episode. Listen via the embed below or at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 190: The Mandalorian - Season 1 Wrap-Up

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 17:51:03 +0000

The MovieFilm boys convene one last time in 2019 to take stock of the reaction to STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER and discuss the debut season of The MANDALORIAN. It’s a relaxing post-Christmas hangout, and you can hear it via the embed below or at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 189: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 18:28:09 +0000

The latest (last?) installment of the STAR WARS saga is here, and per MovieFilm tradition, we dispense with our usual format and instead go all-in for a show-length dissection of THE RISE OF SKYWALKER! Did returning director J.J. Abrams stick the landing on the 42-years-in-the-making epic, or did Lucasfilm drop a load of Bantha poodoo? Listen as we unpack the plot, delve into the details, and just generally give our hot takes on what we loved, what we didn’t, and where we’d like to see things go next in the galaxy far, far away. You can listen through the embed below or at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Commentary Track: Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 04:15:32 +0000

The end of the Skywalker Saga is upon us, and as is MovieFilm tradition, the boys celebrate the release of a brand new STAR WARS installment by dropping a commentary track for a previous one. This time around we delve into the episode that closed out the prequel trilogy, 2005’s REVENGE OF THE SITH! Listen in as we share our production anecdotes, amusing observations, and our personal histories with the story of Anakin Skywalker’s final descent into the dreaded Darth Vader! Listen via the embed below or at iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! Like always, hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Commentary Track: First Blood

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 03:43:55 +0000

This coming week sees the release of Rambo: Last Blood on home video, bringing to a close the cinematic cycle of Sylvester Stallone’s alter ego, the troubled Vietnam veteran John Rambo. With that in mind, the MovieFilm boys decided to hop in the time machine and check out the movie that started it all, 1982’s First Blood. Watch along with us or simply listen as we talk through the action opus that accidentally birthed a franchise, talking about the historical context, production anecdotes, and what the legacy of Rambo is nearly forty years later. Listen via the embed below or at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 188: Knives Out

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 20:18:31 +0000

Director Rian Johnson's star-studded whodunnit Knives Out is in theaters now, winning over critics and audiences alike, and MovieFilm is here with some spoiler-filled thoughts! In addition, Brian gives his take on Martin Scorsese's much-anticipated The Irishaman, Zaki offers a rapturous reaction to the upcoming war film 1917, and the boys discussion word of impending Star Trek and Planet of the Apes sequels, as well as the new trailers for Black Widow and the 25th James Bond epic, No Time to Die! You can hear it all via the embed below or at iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 187: Ford v. Ferrari

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 00:10:56 +0000

It’s Thanksgiving Eve, and the MovieFilm boys are thankful to have plenty to discuss! This week: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood! Ford v. Ferrari! We also have ome more thoughts on the Star Wars series The Mandalorian as we count down to the release of The Rise of Skywalker! Plus: The Fugitive gets remade! Godzilla vs. Kong gets delayed! And much more! Listen via the embed below or at iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! Like always, hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 186: The Mandalorian: Episode 1

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 21:37:14 +0000

The MovieFilm boys assess the lay of the land in our new post-Disney+ reality with a discussion about the streaming service’s much-hyped launch, as well as giving some non-spoiler thoughts about the first episode of the STAR WARS series THE MANDALORIAN. Plus: Quick thoughts on DOCTOR SLEEP and KNIVES OUT, and a quick catch up on the latest headlines, including news that James Dean may be returning to the screen as a CGI homunculus, home media sales falling through the floor, and much more! Listen via the embed below or at iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! Like always, hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 185: Terminator: Dark Fate

Sun, 03 Nov 2019 03:29:51 +0000

With TERMINATOR: DARK FATE in theaters now, the MovieFilm Boys weigh in with their takes on this latest attempt reboot. Is James Cameron’s return to the franchise its Judgment Day (that’s good) or its Salvation (that’s bad). Find out when you listen. But that’s not all! Get our takes on new releases like JOJO RABBIT, PARASITE, and COUNTDOWN, and catch up on the latest headlines and STAR WARS news, including the latest creatives to bail out of the Galaxy Far, Far Away. Listen via the embed below or at iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! Like always, hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Commentary Track: The Terminator

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 05:49:50 +0000

There’s yet another TERMINATOR sequel in theaters now, but before discussing that, we wanted to go back to the beginning with a commentary track for the movie that started it all — 1984’s THE TERMINATOR. Listen separately or watch along with us as we talk through the backstory, trivia, and our observations about the seminal sci-fi opus that put James Cameron on the map and turned Arnold Schwarzenegger into a household name. And be sure to check back soon for our conversation about TERMINATOR: DARK FATE, because...wait for it...we’ll be back.

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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Final Trailer Breakdown

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 06:53:51 +0000

The final trailer for STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER dropped last night, and the MovieFilm boys jumped on mic for a special episode offering up our immediate reactions! What do we make of this last look at EPISODE 9 before it drops in two months? Find out by listening via the embed below or at iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! Like always, hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 184: Gemini Man

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 08:46:54 +0000

Will Smith’s GEMINI MAN is currently falling down the box office charts, and the MovieFilm boys have some thoughts on whether the action pic, in development since the ‘90s, should have stayed there. In addition, hear thoughts on unfunny comedy JEXI, the BREAKING BAD sequel EL CAMINO, and MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL. Plus: The latest news out of Hollywood, including Kevin Feige becoming unquestioned ruler of all thing a Marvel. Listen via the embed below or at iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! Like always, hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 183: Joker

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 02:52:35 +0000

The Joker got the last laugh in theaters this weekend, with his self-titled feature film breaking all previous October records and smiling in the face of the doomsayers. But what to make of the movie itself? That’s where Brian and Zaki come in to offer their takes: Does this DC Comics adaptation a daring new masterpiece, or does is it signal the end of western civilization as we know it? We offer our takes, with an in-depth and spoiler-filled discussion about the Joaquin Phoenix-starring, Todd Phillips-directed Batman side project. But that’s not all! Hear our takes on all the latest news out of Hollywood, including more on the resolution of Sony and Marvel’s SPIDER-MAN divorce, Quentin Tarantino’s novel future, and which familiar face might show up on the Obi-Wan Kenobi TV project! Listen via the embed below or at iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! Like always, hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 182: Ad Astra / Rambo: Last Blood

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 22:52:25 +0000

After a bit of travel, the MovieFilm boy are back and ready to catch one another up on all the films they've been watching. HUSTLERS, AD ASTRA, RAMBO: LAST BLOOD! And after that there's a whole lotta news to discuss. Word of a SAVED BY THE BELL reboot, JURASSIC PARK veterans returning to the series, Kevin Feige making a STAR WARS movie. It's all here and more! Listen via the embed below or at iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! Like always, hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 181: 2019 Summer Movie Season Recap

Sun, 15 Sep 2019 03:56:34 +0000

For this week’s show, the MovieFilm boys look back at the summer movie season that just ended and examine the hits, the misses, and the miscellaneous. It’s a nostalgic dive into some very recent history, including AVENGER: ENDGAME, MEN IN BLACK, GODZILLA, and more! Plus: Moviepass gives up the fight, STAR WARS news, and more! Listen to it all through the embed below or at iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! Also, please visit our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 180: It Chapter Two

Sun, 08 Sep 2019 02:12:11 +0000

The evil clown Pennywise is back in theaters with IT CHAPTER 2, and the MovieFilm boys are back to clown around as they discuss the Stephen King fright flick! In addition: Thoughts on the new trailers for JOKER and BAD BOYS FOR LIFE, the latest STAR WARS news, and much more! Listen via the embed below or at iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! Like always, hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 179: Sony and Marvel's Spider-Man Divorce

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 00:03:46 +0000

The MovieFilm boys bring the curtain down on August with a fun chat taking stock of all the big news of the last few weeks, including the Sony/Disney Spider-Man divorce, news that Matrix 4 is incoming, and much more! Plus: Hear Zaki’s interview with producer Jason Blum and star David Oyelowo about their new thriller Don’t Let Go! Listen via the embed below or hear it at iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! Also, as always, please make sure to visit our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 178: Dora and the Lost City of Gold + The Angry Birds Movie 2

Sat, 17 Aug 2019 02:21:37 +0000

As the dog days of summer head towards their conclusion, Brian & Zaki hop on mic to talk up the latest batch of new releases and headlines! Listen in to hear quick takes on Dora and the City of Gold and The Angry Birds Movie 2. Plus: Remembering Peter Fonda, thoughts on Fox’s entire development slate getting axed by Disney, Viacom and CBS re-merging, and Ewan McGregor possibly back in the fold as a certain Jedi master! Listen to the embed below or download at iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! Also, make sure to visit our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com with your comments and questions!

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Commentary Track: The Karate Kid

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 03:37:52 +0000

This year marks thirty-five years since Daniel-san and Mr. Miyagi kicked their way into our hearts in the original The Karate Kid, and Brian & Zaki are here to celebrate with their latest MovieFilm commentary! Listen as they delve into the production’s history, and offer their own memories! We hope your attention will was on as you listen viaiTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, or Spotify! As always, please visit our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 177: Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 03:22:13 +0000

This week, the dynamic MovieFilm duo, Zaki and Brian, take on the Fast and the Furious spinoff-y duo of Hobbs & Shaw! But that's not all... Listen as the boys share their thoughts on the "world without the Beatles" fantasy Yesterday, revisit The Rocketeer, and ruminate on the trailers for Cats, Zombieland 2, and Martin Scorsese's long awaited Netflix gangster movie, The Irishman! Listen to it all through the embed below or at iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! Also, as always, please make sure to visit our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 176: Once Upon a Time in...Hollywood

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 03:57:00 +0000

This week, the MovieFilm boys reconvene after their summer hiatus for a fun discussion about Quentin Tarantino's latest, Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood. Did the Leonardo DiCaprio/Brad Pitt flick-about-flicks work for us? You'll have to listen in to find out! Plus: Disney's Lion King remake, the motherlode of Marvel Studios Phase 4 news out of San Diego Comic-Con, and remembering David Hedison and Rutger Hauer. As always, please make sure to visit our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 175: Spider-Man: Far From Home

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 21:37:11 +0000

Spider-Man is back in theaters with this week’s FAR FROM HOME, and the MovieFilm Podcast is here with our reactions to the webslinger’s latest adventure in the Marvel Cinematic Universe! In addition, we chime in on the death of Mad Magazine, ponder whether Quentin Tarentino really means it when he says he’s retiring, and celebrate the impending arrival of another Bill & Ted movie! Listen to it all through the embed below or at iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! Also, as always, please make sure to visit our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 174: MIB: International + Toy Story 4

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 23:05:28 +0000

The MovieFilm bring the curtain down on the dog days of June with brief, spoiler-free conversations on Men in Black International and Toy Story 4! In addition, they work their way through the MovieFilm Mailbag, discuss some of the new headlines out of Hollywood, and talk up the latest Star Wars news! through the embed below or at iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! Also, as always, please make sure to visit our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Commentary Track: Batman (1989)

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 16:00:00 +0000

Thirty years ago today, Tim Burton’s Batman hit theaters and changed the course of movie history. The DC Comics adaptation starring Jack Nicholson and Michael Keaton marked the first time anyone dared to take the Dark Knight seriously in live action, and its staggering box office success laid the groundwork for every single cinematic superhero battling it out in multiplexes ever since. It all happened because of Batman. As you can imagine, this one hit us at exactly the right time, so it’s a pretty important movie moment for both of us, and we had an absolute blast watching, reminiscing, and sharing anecdotes, and we hope you’ll enjoy listening along! You can hear it through the embed below or at iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! And like always, be sure to visit our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Commentary Track: Speed

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 00:30:00 +0000

Pop quiz, hotshot: The MovieFilm Podcast has just dropped its latest commentary track. What do you do? What do you do? That’s right, this week we’re celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of one of our favorite movies, Speed! Listen as Brian and Zaki offer up behind-the-scenes anecdotes, the production history, and their own personal histories with the vehicle (no pun intended) that cemented Keanu’s action hero bona fides and put Sandra Bullock on the map! Buckle up and feel the G’s via the embed below or at iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! Also, as always, please make sure to visit our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 173: Dark Phoenix

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 21:00:00 +0000

Dark Phoenix flies into theaters this weekend and brings the curtain down on nearly twenty years of Twentieth Century Fox’s X-Men franchise! The MovieFilm boys are ready to go with their spoiler-filled take on this twelfth X-opus and whether it’s a finale worth that’s worth rising from the ashes for. But that’s not all! Robert Pattinson is confirmed for The Batman, Godzilla doesn’t roar quite as loudly at the box office as expected, and we have some theories to discuss regarding Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker! Listen via the embed below or hear it at iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! Also, as always, please make sure to visit our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Commentary Track: Godzilla (1998)

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 06:30:00 +0000

With Godzilla stomping through theaters once again, we take the opportunity to hop back in time and re-watch the first attempt to Americanize the big guy: 1998’s infamous disaster Godzilla, directed by Roland Emmerich and produced by Dean Devlin — two men who know from disasters. This movie was such a well-known debacle that it rendered the character radioactive (sorry) stateside for the next sixteen years. But is the Matthew Broderick monster mash as terrible as its rep? Tune in to get our takes! Listen via the embed below or hear it at iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! Also, as always, please make sure to visit our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 172: Aladdin + Godzilla: King of the Monsters

Fri, 31 May 2019 16:00:00 +0000

The king is back! This week’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters sees the big guy stalking screens again after a five-year break, and the MovieFilm boys weigh in on Warner Bros.’ big budget monster mash. In addition, they offer thoughts on Keanu Reeves' ultraviolent sequel John Wick: Chapter 3, Disney’s all-new Will Smith-starring Aladdin, and more! Listen to it all through the embed below or hear it via iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! Also, as always, please make sure to visit our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Commentary Track: Alien

Thu, 23 May 2019 16:00:00 +0000

It was forty years ago this week that Ridley Scott’s Alien came to theaters and scarred an entire generation of filmgoers the process. The space-based horror opus has cast a very long shadow on cinematic history, and Brian and Zaki are here with a new commentary track to mark the occasion. Listen as they delve into the film’s roots and influences, production history, and thematic parallels, plus much more! Like always, stream it below or listen at iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify. And like always, please be sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page and let us know how we’re doing by writing a review!

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Commentary Track: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

Mon, 20 May 2019 15:00:00 +0000

The man with the hat is back! And so are the MovieFilm boys, this time joined by special guest Sean Coyle (Disney's Puppy Dog Pals) for a brand new commentary track marking the thirtieth anniversary of the third Indiana Jones adventure! Listen in as Sean, Brian, and Zaki watch Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and share behind-the-scenes stories, personal anecdotes about the Steven Spielberg-Harrison Ford-George Lucas trilogy capper, and have plenty of fun and laughs as they re-watch one of their favorite movies of all time. As always, you can stream the episode below, or listen via iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify. And please make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page and let us know how we’re doing by writing a review!

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Ep. 171: Avengers Fallout + Detective Pikachu

Thu, 16 May 2019 16:30:00 +0000

The MovieFilm boys reconvene to take stock of the record-shattering success of Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame! Also: Quick thoughts on Detective Pikachu and the Game of Thrones controversy! In addition, we remember the late John Singleton, Tim Conway, and Peter Mayhew, speculate on what’s next for Star Wars, and chime in on other headlines of note! Stream the episode below, or listen via iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify. And please make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page and let us know how we’re doing by writing a review!

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Ep. 170: Avengers: Endgame

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 20:00:00 +0000

The endgame is upon us! The biggest movie in the world is Avengers: Endgame, the finale to eleven years and twenty-two movies of build-up from Marvel Studios. And to mark the occasion, we have a suitably super-sized episode of the MovieFilm show! Join Brian, Zaki, and special guest Glenn Greenberg -- former editor at Marvel Comics who previously joined us a year ago for Avengers: Infinity War -- for a deep dive into the intricacies of the latest Avengers opus, as we offer our thoughts and theories on the superhero epic, as well as giving some insights into the many call-outs and Easter Eggs buried within its three-plus hour running time. This was a fun one, and we hope you enjoy listening as much as we did recording! Listen to it via the embed below, or via iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! Also, as always, please make sure to visit our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Commentary Track: The Avengers

Sat, 20 Apr 2019 23:30:00 +0000

The Endgame is almost upon us, but as we await the impending release of the latest Avengers epic we thought we’d take a trip back in time and re-watch the very first! Listen in as we go through 2012’s Avengers, written and directed by Joss Whedon, and offer our thoughts and observations about one of the most successful superhero spectacles ever made. There’s behind-the-scenes stories, personal anecdotes, and a few laughs too! As always, you can stream the episode below, or listen via iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify. And please make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page and let us know how we’re doing by writing a review!

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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Teaser Trailer Breakdown

Sat, 13 Apr 2019 07:00:00 +0000

With Star Wars Celebration underway in Chicago, we were finally bestowed with not only the title of the next (and final) film in the current Star Wars trilogy, we were also given our first trailer! Brian and Zaki were so excited by this treasure trove of galactic goodness that they had to hop on mic to share their first impressions of what we now know will be called Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker! As always, you can stream the episode below, or listen via iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify. And please make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page and let us know how we’re doing by writing a review!

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Ep. 169: Shazam!

Sat, 06 Apr 2019 06:30:00 +0000

Shazam! is now in theaters, and Brian and Zaki offer up their reactions to the latest entry in the DC Comics movie universe. In addition, hear our reactions to the new trailer for Joker, our hopes for the next Terminator movie, and much more! As always, you can stream the episode below, or listen via iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify. And please make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page and let us know how we’re doing by writing a review!

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Ep. 168: Us, Shazam!, & Dumbo

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 05:30:00 +0000

This week, the MovieFilm fellas share their takes on Netflix's star-studded heist film, Triple Frontier, Jordan Peele's sophomore horror hit, Us, DC's latest superhero spectacle, Shazam!, and Disney's most recent animated-classic-turned-live-action pic, Dumbo! But that's not all... The duo also dig into the official announcement of Bill & Ted 3 (Excellent!), as well as the heralding of Apple's forthcoming streaming network, Apple TV+. And let's not forget all of the latest and greatest Star Wars news. As always, you can stream the episode below, or listen via iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify. And please make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page and let us know how we’re doing by writing a review!

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Commentary Track: The Matrix

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 20:30:00 +0000

It’s two decades later, and The Matrix still has us! Join Brian and Zaki for a brand new MovieFilm Commentary Track celebrating the twentieth anniversary of one of the most influential and thought-provoking action movies of all time. The boys delve into behind-the-scenes stories, their own personal reactions, and the impressive legacy of the Wachowskis’ cyberpunk foray starring Keanu Reeves and Lawrence Fishburne! This one was a treat to record, so we hope you’ll enjoy plugging in and re-entering The Matrix with us! Like always, stream it below, or listen via iTunes or Stitcher. And please make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page and let us know how we’re doing by writing a review!

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Ep. 167: Captain Marvel

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 00:30:00 +0000

Captain Marvel, the latest entry in Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe, is now in theaters and the MovieFilm boys are here with their takes on the Brie Larson superhero epic! Hear whether we thought the film measured up to its forebears and where we think things are going next with Avengers: Endgame right around the corner! Plus: Remembering Luke Perry, wrapping up this year’s Oscars, Steven Spielberg’s anti-Netflix crusade, thoughts on the devastating Leaving Neverland, and much more! As always, you can stream the episode below, or listen via iTunes or Stitcher. And please make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page and let us know how we’re doing by writing a review!

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Commentary Track: Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure

Sat, 23 Feb 2019 20:30:00 +0000

It’s an excellent adventure for Brian & Zaki! With Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, celebrating its thirtieth anniversary this month, the MovieFilm boys mark the occasion with a fun commentary track. We discuss the timeless time travel comedy’s production process, story development, deep impact on the pop culture landscape, and much more! You can stream the episode below, or listen via iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify. And please make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page and let us know how we’re doing by writing a review!

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Ep. 166: Alita: Battle Angel

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 19:00:00 +0000

With Alita: Battle Angel in theaters, Brian and Zaki reconvene to parse their reactions to the James Cameron-Robert Rodriguez comic book adaptation. In addition, we chime in on the latest Batman rumors (could Armie Hammer be suiting up soon?), speculate on what the failure of The LEGO Movie 2 may mean for this year’s box office, and much more! As always, you can stream the episode below, or listen via iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify. And please make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page and let us know how we’re doing by writing a review!

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Ep. 165: Oscar Nominations and Star Wars Speculations

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 01:00:00 +0000

The MovieFilm boys are back to cycle through a whole host of new headlines out of Hollywood! Listen to our thoughts on last week’s Oscar nominations, Liam Neeson’s publicity disaster, and word that Ben Affleck has handed in his Batman retirement papers! Plus: The Hobbs & Shaw trailer, Star Wars title speculation, and remembering the late, legendary character actor Dick Miller! Listen to it via the embed below, or via iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! Also, as always, please make sure to visit our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 164: Glass

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 19:30:00 +0000

Nineteen years after Unbreakable hit theaters, writer/director M. Night Shyamalan has unleashed its belated sequel Glass, uniting stars Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson with James McAvoy from the director’s Split two years ago. Listen in as Brian and Zaki discuss their thoughts on this belated trilogy-capper, and if it measures up to the long wait! In addition, hear reactions to last week’s surprise announcement of another Ghostbusters reboot, plus our thoughts on Star Trek 4 stalling, Christopher McQuarrie signing on for two more Mission: Impossible movies, and the first trailer for Spider-Man: Far From Home! Listen below or via iTunes or Stitcher, Spotify, or TuneIn Radio (and make sure to write us a review!). Drop us a line at MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com, or at our Facebook page to tell us how we're doing!

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Ep. 163: Zaki and Brian's Favorite Movies of 2018!

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 22:00:00 +0000

2019 is here, but the MovieFilm boys need to pause and pick our fave flicks of the year just passed! Listen to our respective top tens, and hear which movies juuuust made the cut. Plus: Headlines, Star Wars news, and more! It’s a new year, and there’s plenty of MovieFilm excitement on the way! As always, you can stream the episode below, or listen via iTunes or Stitcher. And please make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page and let us know how we’re doing by writing a review!

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Ep. 162: Aquaman Fallout

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 19:30:00 +0000

The MovieFilm Podcast closes out 2018 with conversations on a whole host of topics various and sundry, from Aquaman’s triumphant swim to the top of the box office, to Kevin Spacey’s bizarre re-entry into the public eye, to the Academy Awards’ trouble finding a host. In addition, thoughts on Green Book, Vice, and Bumblebee, plus Listener Letters, Star Wars news, and more! Hear it through the embed below or via iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! Also, like we always ask, please visit our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Commentary Track: Home Alone

Mon, 24 Dec 2018 14:00:00 +0000

Christmas Eve is here, and please allow us to gift you our latest commentary track! Given the time of year, we decided to watch 1990’s evergreen family fave Home Alone, directed by Chris Columbus and starring Macaulay Culkin! Listen as we share our memories, observations, and anecdotes of this beloved film and have a grand old time while doing it. You can hear the track on its own or watch the movie along with us, but either way, check it out via the embed below or at iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, or Spotify. As always, please make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments to MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Ep. 161: Aquaman / Bumblebee (with Aaron Neuwirth)

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 20:00:00 +0000

The MovieFilm boys ring in the holidays with special guest Aaron Neuwirth of Out Now With Aaron and Abe for a fun conversation dissecting several new releases, including Disney's belated sequel Mary Poppins Returns and Paramount's Transformers spin-off Bumblebee, plus spoilery conversations about the animated Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse from Sony and Warner Bros.' splashy DC Comics adaptation Aquaman. In addition, we offer our remembrances of the late Penny Marshall, chime in on the trailers for Men in Black International and the upcoming Hellboy reboot, and much more! Listen to it all through the embed below or hear it via iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! Also, as always, please make sure to visit our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Commentary Track: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 19:30:00 +0000

There’s a brand new Robin Hood movie in theaters now, but we’re not here to talk about that! Instead, our commentary track is for the Robin who stole from the rich while also stealing our hearts, 1991’s Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. Join Brian and Zaki as they watch the smash hit movie directed by Kevin Reynolds and starring Kevin Costner, Morgan Freeman, and Alan Rickman, and hear them exchange their own personal memories of a time when Kevin Costner could make the world believe that England’s greatest outlaw had an accent from somewhere in rural Iowa, and when a big budget Robin Hood movie could command the pop culture zeitgeist in a way that’s, frankly, a bit perplexing. We love this flick, and we hope you have fun listening, either through the embed below or via iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! Also, like we always ask, please visit our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 160: Creed II

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 23:30:00 +0000

Creed II is punching its way through the box office, and the MovieFilm boys step into the ring once more to render their verdict on this eighth movie in the Rocky Balboa saga, starring Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone. But that’s not all! Hear Zaki’s thoughts on Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, plus remembrances of the late Stan Lee and William Goldman, word that another shared universe of movie monsters in the offing, and much more! You can listen through the embed below or via iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! Also, as always, please make sure to visit our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Commentary Track: Rocky IV

Sat, 17 Nov 2018 21:00:00 +0000

Yo, Adrian! With Creed II on the way, the MovieFilm boys have reconvened for another commentary track, this time looking back at the pinnacle (or nadir) of the Rocky series: 1985’s Rocky IV! Listen separately or watch along with us as we thrill to the iconic Sylvester Stallone boxing sequel, along with all the ‘80s fashions, training montages, power ballads, and oh yeah, weird sentient robots therein. It’s an experience that’ll leave you with your hearts on fire, and you can hear it via the embed below or at iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! Also, as always, please make sure to visit our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 159: Bohemian Rhapsody

Sat, 10 Nov 2018 22:30:00 +0000

With November upon us, and with Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody burning up the box office charts, Brian and Zaki have reconvened to let you know if it will rock you. In addition, get our belated takes on last summer’s here-and-gone actioner Skyscraper, featuring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson doing his very best John McClane impression. But that’s not all! We also give our thoughts on Disney’s big streaming plans for their Marvel and Star Wars universes, the many many many Avatar sequels James Cameron is planning to unleash, Harrison Ford’s comments on the next Indiana Jones adventure, and so much more! Listen to it all through the embed below or hear it via iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! Also, as always, please make sure to visit our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Commentary Track: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Sat, 27 Oct 2018 21:00:00 +0000

The man with the hat is back, and the MovieFilm boys are back with their commentary track for 1984’s Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom! The first Indy sequel reunited star Harrison Ford, director Steven Spielberg, and producer George Lucas, and took our intrepid archaeologist on a darker journey than anything audiences were expecting at the time, and while some aspects don’t hold up as well as we’d like, it’s still a rip-roaring good time that we’re excited to talk through and share our memories, observations, and anecdotes. You can hear the track on its own or watch the movie along with us, but either way, check it out via the embed below or at iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, or Spotify. As always, please make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments to MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Ep. 158: First Man & A Star is Born + Venom Fallout!

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 15:30:00 +0000

The fall season is upon us, and that means we have lots of quick takes on a whole host of new Awards Season releases, including a conversation on A Star Is Born that went a bit deeper than we planned, plus our mixed thoughts on First Man, and Brian’s take on Bad Times at the El Royale. But that’s not all! We also take stock of the massive, unexpected (by us) success of Venom, discuss ABC’s plans to revive NYPD Blue, continuing troubles for MoviePass, and much more! Plus: Listener Letters, Star Wars news, and all the fun and banter you’ve come to expect from the MovieFilm brand after six years. Listen to it via the embed below or listen via iTunes, Stitcher,iHeartRadio, and now on Spotify! Also, make sure to visit our Facebook page or e-mail us at moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 157: Venom + A Star is Born

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 16:30:00 +0000

Is Venom poison? Find out in our latest episode as we share our thoughts on the Spider-Man-less Spider-Man spin-off from Sony. The Tom Hardy comic book caper is intended to launch a(nother) shared cinematic universe, and we let you know whether we think that will (or should!) happen. But that’s not all: Zaki gives some thoughts on why he was underwhelmed by Bradley Cooper’s directorial debut, A Star is Born, and we also have first details on the very first Star Wars live action TV series: The Mandalorian! Plus: Damon Wayans bolts TV’s Lethal Weapon! Also: Quick takes on the trailers for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse, and Vice! You can hear it all by clicking the embed below or listen via iTunes or Stitcher or iHeartRadio. Also, make sure to visit our Facebook page or e-mail us at moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Episode 156: The Joker Starts Filming

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 07:30:00 +0000

We confidently proclaimed it would never get made, but apparently Warner Bros. didn’t get the memo, because the Joker movie (based on the DC Comics villain) directed by Todd Phillips and starring Joaquin Phoenix is in production now, and we have some thoughts based on the early photos we’ve seen. But that’s not all in this freewheeling episode of the MovieFilm show! Hear our reactions to the new trailers for Captain Marvel, Creed II, and the latest (last?) X-Men epic from Fox, Dark Phoenix! Also, Space Jam 2 is actually happening, and we’re not quite sure what to make of that. Plus: Kathleen Kennedy signs on for more Star Wars, remembering the late Gary Kurtz, and much more! You can listen to it all by clicking the embed below or via iTunes, Stitcher, or iHeartRadio. Also, please visit our Facebook page or e-mail us at moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 155: The Predator

Sat, 15 Sep 2018 21:30:00 +0000

The Predator is back on the hunt with this weekend’s release of the space alien franchise’s fourth installment (or sixth, if you choose to include those two Alien vs. Predator crossover flicks), and the MovieFilm boys dig into writer/director Shane Black’s return to the franchise he started out with thirty-one years ago to see if it was worth the wait! In addition, we discuss word that Henry Cavill may have hung up his red cape and blue tights as Warner Bros. moves on from Superman. Plus: Does digital ownership actually mean ownership? And what are ChristopherNolan and Paul Thomas Anderson doing to improve your hi-def TV watching experiences? Find out by clicking the embed below or listen via iTunes or Stitcher or iHeartRadio. Also, make sure to visit our Facebook page or e-mail us at moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 154: Summer Movie Season Recap

Sun, 09 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000

The passage of Labor Day means another summer movie season has come and gone, and as is tradition here at the MovieFilm Podcast, we’re taking the opportunity to look back and take stock. From Avengers: Infinity War to The Incredibles 2, from Solo: A Star Wars Story to Skyscraper, from Ocean’s Eight to The Meg, the summer was stocked mega-blockbusters, would-be-hits, pleasant surprises, and outright bombs, and we have some thoughts on the critical and box office fortunes of all of them. But that’s not all! We also remember the late Burt Reynolds, speculate on the future of the James Bond franchise now that director Danny Boyle has bailed, and much more! As always, you can stream the whole thing below, or listen via iTunes or Stitcher or iHeartRadio. Also, make sure to visit our Facebook page or e-mail us at moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 153: Late Summer Catch-Up

Fri, 31 Aug 2018 08:30:00 +0000

After a lengthy late summer hiatus, the MovieFilm boys are back to take stock of the various-and-sundry goings-on in Hollywood over the past month! After offering quick takes on some recent watches, including Spike Lee’s latest, BlacKkKlansman, it’s down the line as we look at a whole slew of headlines: Has Star Trek 4 stalled in drydock? Clayne Crawford spills on his Lethal Weapon firing! What accounts for the crazy big grosses for Crazy Rich Asians? The strange story of Alec Baldwin’s disappearing DC universe role! Guardians of the Galaxy 3 on indefinite hold after writer/director James Gunn’s sudden firing by Disney! Plus, so much more! Star Wars news! Listener Letters! Summer movie season may be over, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have lots to say! Hear it at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. And like always, please make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments to MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Commentary Track: The Fugitive

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 19:00:00 +0000

The MovieFilm boys celebrate the 25th anniversary of one of the greatest action movies of all time with a brand new commentary track for 1993's The Fugitive! Join the hunt as Brian and Zaki settle in to watch the Harrison Ford-Tommy Lee Jones thriller based on the classic television series, offering up plenty of production anecdotes as well insights into their own personal history with famous chase picture. Either watch along with us or listen on the go, but either way, catch it via the embed below, or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. And as always, please hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments to MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Episode 152: Mission: Impossible - Fallout

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 17:00:00 +0000

Tom Cruise is back in theaters as superspy Ethan Hunt, and the MovieFilm boys are ready to accept the mission to discuss Mission: Impossible - Fallout, the sixth entry in the globetrotting two-decade old action franchise. Listen in for a spoiler-filled talk about what we thought of this latest Mission, and if it’s a franchise best. But that’s not all! We also have some quick takes on a handful of new releases, reactions to the trailers for Shazam! Aquaman, and Venom, thoughts on the sudden firing of director James Gunn from the third Guardians of the Galaxy film, and so much more! Listen via the link below or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. As always, please make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments to MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Commentary Track: Die Hard

Sun, 15 Jul 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Yippee-ki-yay, MovieFilm-ers! One of the greatest action movies of all time — 1988’s Die Hard — turns 30 years old today, and to mark the occasion, Brian and Zaki set down for another of our MovieFilm commentaries! And for this edition we couldn’t be more excited it be joined by friend of the show and Die Hard mega-fan Paul Shirey, editor-in-chief of our favorite destination for entertainment news Joblo.com, for a fun and informative discussion into the history and making of the Bruce Willis-starring, John McTiernan-directed action opus, why it spawned one of Fox’s most successful franchises, and why it remains the cream of the crop for the genre even three decades out. You can listen through the embed below, or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. And as always, please hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments to MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Commentary Track: The Dark Knight

Sat, 14 Jul 2018 21:30:00 +0000

The MovieFilm boys are back again for a special commentary marking the 10th anniversary of one of the most influential superhero movies in history: The Dark Knight! Christopher Nolan's 2008 epic starring Christian Bale as Batman and the late, lamented Heath Ledger in his Oscar-winning turn as the Joker reached rarified air upon its release a decade ago, and its estimation has only grown, with an entire genre striving to match its massive pop culture footprint. Listen as Brian and Zaki discuss storytelling techniques and offer anecdotes and trivia. You can listen on its own or watch the movie along with us, but either way, check out the track via the embed below or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. As always, please make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments to MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Ep. 151B: Ant-Man and the Wasp

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 17:00:00 +0000

The MovieFilm boys return for their second go-round this week as we dive in for a spoiler-and-all conversation about the latest blockbuster from Marvel Studios: Ant-Man and the Wasp! After Black Panther and Infinity War, it's easy to imagine the Disney superhero factory had maxed out, but we both had big fun with Marvel's littlest hero. Listen in for our takes on why we were so happy to see Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lily, and Michael Douglas back in franchise form as their superhero alter egos! Hear it through the link below or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. As always, please make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments to MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Ep. 151A: Letters, Headlines, and More!

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 23:00:00 +0000

In the first dose of a MovieFilm doubleheader this week, Brian thanks his lucky stars for the existence of Moviepass as he catches us up on a whole host of new and recent releases. From there, it’s a deep dive into the mailbag as we offer thoughts on the impending (?) Disney/Fox merger and a window into our commentary track decision-making process. After that, it’s on to headlines: The Joker gets an origin! Doctor Strange gets a sequel! And it’s looking like a renaissance for octagenarian action heroes with the impending returns of Indiana Jones, Lando Calrissian, and Captain Jean-Luc Picard! Plus: George Lucas’ original plans for the Star Wars sequel trilogy, why it’s a good thing that Jurassic World has become the new Transformers, and much more! Hear it at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. And like always, please make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments to MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Ep. 150: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

Sat, 23 Jun 2018 21:00:00 +0000

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is roaring in theaters now, just in time for our big 150th episode! Join Zaki and Brian as they look at the latest installment in Universal’s “dinosaurs on the loose” mega-franchise and see how it stands up against its four predecessors. Also, word that Lucasfilm may be stopping development on their planned “Star Wars Story” movies after the relative failure of Solo. Plus: A spin-off rises from the ashes of Roseanne! Remembering the late Richard Alan Greenberg, master of memorable title sequences! Listener Letters! And more! Hear it at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. And like always, please make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments to MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Commentary Track: Superman III

Sun, 17 Jun 2018 19:30:00 +0000

Today marks 35 years since one of the most baffling entries in Superman’s cinematic canon. Yes, Superman III -- teaming up Christopher Reeve’s Man of Steel with comedian Richard Pryor -- first hit screens on this day in 1983, and while it hasn’t aged particularly well, we thought it would be fun to take a look back in befuddlment at this bodyblow to the Reeve Superman series (which would be finished off for good four years later) and ask what the heck they were thinking. As it happens, this was Zaki’s very first moviegoing experience, and Brian watched it for the very first time in preparation for this track, making for what we hope will be a fascinating discussion of this fascinating trainwreck. You can hear it through the link below or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. As always, please make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments to MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Commentary Track: Jurassic Park

Sat, 16 Jun 2018 21:30:00 +0000

With Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom in theaters soon, the MovieFilm boys pause and take a look back at the origins of the Jurassic franchises with a special commentary track celebrating Steven Spielberg’s original classic, 1993’s Jurassic Park, first released 25 years ago last week. Settle in and listen as Brian and Zaki marvel once again at the transcendent special effects, point out interesting behind the scenes factoids and story development, and just generally have a grand old time re-visiting one of their favorite adventure movies of all time. Listen to it the link below or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. As always, please make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments to MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Ep. 149: Solo: A Star Wars Story Fallout

Sun, 10 Jun 2018 20:00:00 +0000

The sad story of the most financially unsuccessful Star Wars of all time continues in this week’s MovieFilm Podcast, as Brian and Zaki attempt to unpack why the franchise’s tenth entry flew So Lo. In addition to tracking the depressing downward trajectory of Solo: A Star Wars Story, hear Zaki’s thoughts on belated sequels Ocean’s 8 and The Incredibles 2, and a look at the trailers for the Transformers prequel/spin-off Bumblebee and Ryan Gosling’s Neil Armstong bio First Man. Plus: Remembering Anthony Bourdain! Behind-the-scenes drama on TV’s Lethal Weapon! Word of a Joker solo pic starring Jared Leto! All that, and much more! Hear it through the link below or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. As always, please make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments to MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Commentary Track: Star Wars: Attack of the Clones

Mon, 28 May 2018 20:00:00 +0000

As has become established MovieFilm tradition, a new Star Wars movie in theaters means a new Star Wars commentary track from us! For this go-round we continue our journey through the polarizing prequel trilogy of films and talk through 2002's Episode II - Attack of the Clones. This is generally considered one of the weaker entries in George Lucas' legendary saga, but we make a good faith effort to point out what works and ways in which we might have improved what didn't. So whether you watch along with us or just listen while you go about your day, hopefully you'll find enough of interest here to clone (ahem) the excitement you felt before actually watching the movie. Hear it all via the embed below or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. If you haven’t already, make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments to MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Ep. 148: Deadpool 2 / Solo: A Star Wars Story

Sun, 27 May 2018 22:30:00 +0000

It's two for the price of one here at MovieFilm as Zaki and Brian eschew all regular segments, and dive directly into their takes on two of the biggest films of the summer: Deadpool 2, and Solo: A Star Wars Story. In addition to their thoughts on both films, the fact that both underperformed at the box office leads to a discussion about franchise expectations, and the complicated, and occasionally scrutinized directions of recent, as well as upcoming, Star Wars films. As always, you can stream the episode below, or listen via iTunes or Stitcher. And please make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page and let us know how we’re doing by writing a review!

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Ep. 147: Cobra Kai + Avengers Fallout

Sun, 06 May 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Avengers: Infinity War is vacuuming up money by the bagful, and the MovieFilm boys reconvened to take stock of the records that have been laid waste in the wake of the Marvel Studios superhero extravaganza. But that’s not all! We also have our enthusiastic initial reactions to YouTube Red’s Karate Kid sequel series Cobra Kai. Plus: Superman Henry Cavill turns 35, and we have news of a new director interested in helming a Man of Steel sequel, the controversy over The Simpsons’ Apu, and the mystery of what happened to Nicolas Cage’s National Treasure franchise, and much more! As always, you can stream the episode below, or listen via iTunes or Stitcher. And please make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page and let us know how we’re doing by writing a review!

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Ep. 146: Avengers: Infinity War

Sun, 29 Apr 2018 18:00:00 +0000

Thanos has arrived! The MovieFilm boys get Infiinity Stoned with special guest Glenn Greenberg, former editor at Marvel Comics, for a fun, in-depth, and spoiler-filled discussion for the entire episode focusing on Avengers: Infinity War, the latest blockbuster from Marvel Studios! We discuss the plot, what we loved, what confused us, and much more! We had an absolutely blast recording this one, and we know you'll enjoy hearing it through the link below or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. As always, please make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments to MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Commentary Track: Iron Man

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 16:30:00 +0000

It's been awhile, but the MovieFilm boys are back with a brand new commentary track! For this installment, we celebrate the ten year anniversary of the Marvel Cinematic Universe -- and also get teed up for next week's Avengers: Infinity War -- by watching and talking through the movie that got the whole multibillion dollar mega-franchise started: 2008's Iron Man! Hear lifelong Iron-fan Zaki and relative newbie Brian drop their reactions to this most seminal of superhero flicks directed by Jon Favreau and starring Robert Downey Jr., including some of the development history, casting choices, creative decisions, and much more! Listen below or via iTunes or Stitcher or TuneIn Radio (and make sure to write us a review!). Drop us a line at MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com, or at our Facebook page to tell us how we're doing!

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Ep. 145: Rampage

Sun, 15 Apr 2018 00:30:00 +0000

Dwayne Johnson is back with the new action opus Rampage, and the MovieFilm boys are here with their spoilery takes on the Rock’s latest! Listen in to hear if this is the best video game adaptation ever made, or if that statement is a contradiction in terms. Plus: The Rock’s Furious feud with Vin Diesel! The Terminator gets rebooted again! And remembering legendary the late director Milos Forman. Also: Star Wars news, Lisrener Letters, and more! Hear it at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. And like always, please make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments to MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Ep. 144: Ready Player One

Wed, 04 Apr 2018 07:30:00 +0000

This week the MovieFilm boys tackle the latest special effects opus from Steven Spielberg, Ready Player One! Listen in for a spoiler-filled discussion of the much-anticipated adaptation of the Ernest Cline novel as we ponder what worked for us, what didn’t, and whether we’d revisit the OASIS. But that’s not all! We also mourn the passing of TV legend Steven Bochco, make some predictions about who won’t make it out of Avengers: Infinity War, and discuss the future of the Jurassic Park franchise. Plus: Star Wars news, Listener Letters, and more! You can hear it through the link below or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. As always, please make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments to MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Ep. 143: A Wrinkle in Time

Mon, 19 Mar 2018 06:30:00 +0000

It's been a longer gap between episodes than usual, and as a result, the MovieFilm boys have plenty to catch up on. From their thoughts on A Wrinkle in Time and Annihilation, to their delighted surprise at the positive first reactions for Ready Player One out of SXSW. They've also seen the recently released Star Wars: The Last Jedi "making of" documentary, The Director and the Jedi, and let's not forget there's a brand new Avengers 2 trailer to discuss. You can hear it through the link below or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. As always, please make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments toMovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Ep. 142: Black Panther Fallout

Fri, 23 Feb 2018 08:30:00 +0000

One week after its record-destroying opening weekend, the MovieFilm boys are back to offer some additional thoughts on the phenomenon that is Marvel Studios’ Black Panther and what its unprecedented success means for the superhero genre. In addition, we react to news that futures of Paramount’s Transformers shared cinematic universe and Warner Bros.’ DC Comics shared cinematic universe are looking uncertain in the wake of the disappointing returns on last summer’s Transformers: The Last Knight and last fall’s Justice League respectively (including the sudden news that writer/director Joss Whedon has bolted his planned Batgirl film!). But that’s not all! Director Danny Boyle is the frontrunner to direct the 25th James Bond adventure, star Daniel Craig’s fifth and final go-round as 007. Plus: Word that Star Wars: Episode XI is already in shooting shape, Mark Hamill is getting a star on Walk of Fame, and the biggest Star Wars toy in history may soon be in the hot and eager hands of collectors! It’s podcasting jazz this week, and we’re composing as we go! Listen at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. And like always, please make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments to MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Ep. 141: Black Panther (with Aaron Neuwirth)

Fri, 16 Feb 2018 21:00:00 +0000

Black Panther is in theaters now, on its way to what’s sure to be a record-setting opening weekend, and we’re here alongside special guest Aaron Neuwirth of the Out Now with Aaron and Abe Podcast for a fun and spoiler-filled conversation about the latest (greatest?) comic book epic from Marvel Studios! We dive deep into the themes, ambitions, and execution of the Ryan Coogler-directed film starring Chadwick Boseman, and give our takes on some of the ways it represents a bold leap forward for the superhero genre. In addition, we also give thoughts on the new trailers for Spider-Man spin-off Venom, and belated Karate Kid sequel Cobra Kai! Plus, we also have some Star Wars news about the ways Solo: A Star Wars Story is drawing on the franchise’s past to guide its future. Plus: Listener Letters, and much more! You can hear it through the link below or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. As always, please make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments toMovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Solo: A Star Wars Story - Trailer Discussion

Tue, 06 Feb 2018 06:30:00 +0000

The first (and long awaited) trailer for Solo: A Star Wars Story is finally here, and Zaki and Brian just had to know what the other thought of it. Listen in to hear the boys' initial impressions in this special mini-episode of MovieFilm. You can hear it all via the embed below, or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. And if you haven’t already, please make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments to MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Ep. 140: Oscar Nomination Reactions!

Sun, 28 Jan 2018 17:00:00 +0000

The MovieFilm boys react to this week's Oscar nominations and offer some very early predictions on who we we think will take home the gold! In addition, hear our thoughts on the latest headlines out of Hollywood, including word that Indiana Jones 5 is Steven Spielberg's next, a(nother) RoboCop sequel may be in the offing, and more! Plus: A quick catch-up on the latest Star Wars news, some belated reactions to the trailers for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Ocean's 8, and Sicario 2, Brian's story about meeting The Room's director/star Tommy Wiseau, and a new batch of Listener Letters! Listen to it all via the embed below or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. If you haven’t already, make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments to MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Ep. 139: Zaki and Brian's Top 10 Films of 2017

Thu, 18 Jan 2018 08:30:00 +0000

With the beginning of 2018 upon us, Zaki and Brian take time to look back and reflect on their top 10 films of 2017! As always, you can stream the episode below, or listen via iTunes or Stitcher. And please make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page and let us know how we’re doing by writing a review!

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Commentary Track: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Wed, 03 Jan 2018 09:30:00 +0000

The MovieFilm boys celebrate 2018 by debuting a brand new commentary track! This time around we talk through one of Brian’s favorite movies of all time, the Steven Spielberg classic E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial! Long time listeners already know what a formative experience this was, and he has plenty of insights to offer whether you watch along or listen separately. (Oh, and you’ll hear from Zaki too.) There’s behind-the-scenes trivia, observations on plot and story, and lots of fond memories of the 1982 blockbuster. Hear it all via the embed below or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. If you haven’t already, make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments to MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Ep. 138: Star Wars: The Last Jedi Fallout

Thu, 28 Dec 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Now with multiple viewings and hours of inward reflection under their belts, the MovieFilm boys are ready to revisit and reassess their thoughts on Star Wars: The Last Jedi! But before the main event, Zaki and Brian catch each other up on all of the award season hopefuls they've caught this month: The Post, The Shape of Water, The Disaster Artist, Molly's Game, Coco, and Netflix's first "blockbuster" Bright while they're at it. Listen to it all via the embed below or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. If you haven’t already, make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments toMovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Ep. 137: Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Sun, 17 Dec 2017 22:00:00 +0000

Star Wars: The Last Jedi is in theaters, and the Force is back in force! And as has become a MovieFilm tradition, the boys toss the format like an unwanted lighsaber and instead dive in for a full show of Star Wars conversation! Listen as Brian and Zaki give their takes on this newest episode of the beloved franchise. We unpack the plot, dissect the details, just generally give our all-in takes on what we loved, what we didn’t, and where we’d like to see things go next in the galaxy far, far away. Hear it all via the embed below or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. If you haven’t already, make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments toMovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Commentary Track: Star Wars: The Phantom Menace

Mon, 11 Dec 2017 17:30:00 +0000

A new Star Wars movie is almost upon us, and that means it’s time once again for the MovieFilm boys to mark the occasion with another commentary track talking through the one of the older films. For this go-round, we enter the prequel era with 1999’s The Phantom Menace! Whether you queue up your blu-ray or digital copy to watch along with us, or listen separately, you’ll find plenty to enjoy as we pick apart one of the weaker entries in the Star Wars canon and try to figure out where it stepped wrong. There’s behind-the-scenes trivia, observations on plot and story specifics, and our personal memories of returning after so many years to that Galaxy Far, Far Away. Hear it all via the embed below or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. If you haven’t already, make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments to MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Ep. 136: Justice League Fallout

Thu, 07 Dec 2017 16:30:00 +0000

The MovieFilm boys are back after an extended post-Thanksgiving layover! This week: We dive in with a look at the stunning box office flame-out of Warner Bros.’ superhero epic Justice League. Why did it fall so far shot of the financial mark? What does this mean for the future of the DC Comics Expanded Universe? We offer our thoughts and theories. Also: Hear our thoughts on the first trailer for next year’s Avengers: Infinity War, and Zaki’s interview with director Joe Wright about the new film Darkest Hour. Plus: Get our takes on James Cameron’s Avatar sequel plans, word that Disney is looking to buy Twentieth Century Fox, news of Quentin Tarantino taking on the Star Trek franchise, and much more! Listen to it all via the embed below or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. If you haven’t already, make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments to MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Ep. 135: Justice League (with Aaron Neuwirth)

Fri, 17 Nov 2017 18:00:00 +0000

Justice League is in theaters now, bringing DC Comics' biggest superstars onscreen and in action together for the first time, and the MovieFilm boys are all in! Join Brian, Zaki, and special guest Aaron Neuwirth of the Out Now With Aaron & Abe Podcast for a show-long discussion of the latest DC Comics superhero flick from Zack Snyder (and company)! Did the movie meet our expectations? Was it a mistake to have any expectations? Does Ben Affleck make it apparent that he's got one foot out the door? Does Henry Cavill finally get to be the Superman we all hope he can be? What did we think of newbies like Aquaman and the Flash? Hear our spoiler-filled conversation for all our thoughts on where we're at with the League, and how we're feeling about the DC Comics Expanded Universe moving forward. You can hear it all via the embed below or at iTunes or Stitcher orGoogle Play. If you haven’t already, make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments to MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Ep. 134: More Hollywood Scandals!

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 18:00:00 +0000

It’s a big week of big headlines for the MovieFilm Podcast! First, we discuss the shocking revelations about comedian Louis C.K. that rocked the industry last week, as well as the continued fallout from Kevin Spacey’s abuse scandal. After that, we talk up Amazon’s big Lord of the Rings TV plans, Current Batman Ben Affleck’s will-he/won’t-he flirtation with continuing to play the Dark Knight after Justice League, and more! Plus: the latest news out of the Star Wars universe, as director Rian Johnson makes plans for an entirely different trilogy set in the galaxy far, far away, and word that Disney is planning a Star Wars TV offering exclusively for their recently-announced streaming service. All that, plus Listener Letters, and Trailer Talk, and all the fun and banter you’ve come to expect. Be sure to check back later this week for our special “All Justice League” review show! As always, stream it below, or listen via iTunes or Stitcher. And please make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page and let us know how we’re doing by writing a review!

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Commentary Track: Man of Steel

Sat, 11 Nov 2017 17:30:00 +0000

In preparation for the impending release of Justice League, the MovieFilm boys are back with a brand new commentary track for 2013's Man of Steel. This latest iteration of the Superman mythos inspires derison and devotion in equal measures, and we're here to zero in with our thoughts on what works and what doesn't in the Zack Snyder-directed opus starring Henry Cavill and Michael Shannon. Whether you watch along with us or listen on the go, you'll find lots of behind-the-scenes trivia, discussion on story and plot points, and lots of fun digressions too! Listen below or via iTunes or Stitcher or TuneIn Radio (and make sure to write us a review!). Drop us a line at MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com, or at our Facebook page to tell us how we're doing!

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Ep. 133: Thor: Ragnarok

Tue, 07 Nov 2017 07:00:00 +0000

It’s hammer time -- again! -- for the MovieFilm boys! After dropping some thoughts on Stranger Things 2 and the latest headlines out of Hollywood -- including the rapidly escalating Kevin Spacey scandal, word of a fifth Lethal Weapon movie, and the Fast & Furious feud -- we bust through the spoiler wall and offer our thoughts on the good, the bad, and the ugly about the latest opus from Marvel Studios — Thor: Ragnarok. Does the Hemsworth & Hulk team-up flick excel or underwhelm? You’ll have to listen to learn. But that’s not all, there’s also a whole rounds of new Star Wars news, and plenty of other fun and banter. As usual, you can stream it below, or listen via iTunes or Stitcher. Make sure to visit our Facebook page so you can let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 132: HBO's Spielberg

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 07:00:00 +0000

This week, Brian and Zaki talk the Jackie Chan actioner The Foreigner, HBO's in-depth documentary about Steven Spielberg, and much more. Also: Mark Wahlberg's big regret, Michael Bay putting his spin on a beloved children's character, controversy over the runtime for Justice League, and Sylvester Stallone stepping back into the ring as director of Creed 2. Plus: Quick takes on the trailers for Black Panther and Pacific Rim: Uprising, and the latest Star Wars news. You can hear it all via the embed below, or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. And if you haven’t already, please make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments to MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Star Wars: The Last Jedi - Trailer 2 Discussion!

Wed, 11 Oct 2017 07:00:00 +0000

The final trailer for Star Wars: The Last Jedi has dropped, and that can only mean one thing: Invasion. No, wait, wrong trilogy. What it actually means is that Zaki and Brian were so excited about all of the new and exciting glimpses of what's to come in Episode XIII, that they just had to talk about it in this very special mini-episode. You can hear it all via the embed below, or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. And if you haven’t already, please make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments to MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Ep. 131: Blade Runner 2049

Sun, 08 Oct 2017 08:30:00 +0000

Blade Runner 2049 is now in theaters, arriving thirty-five years after the cult classic original! For this week’s show, Brian and Zaki dive deep into the Denis Villanueve-directed sci-fi detective yarn starring Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford. But that's not all! Listen to Zaki’s interview with Peter Landesman, writer/director of the new film Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House, plus quick conversations on James Cameron’s new Terminator plans, Universal’s Fast & Furious spin-off, and much more! As always, you can hear it all via the embed below, or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. If you haven't already, make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments to MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Ep. 130: Kingsman: The Golden Circle

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 19:00:00 +0000

The MovieFilm boys celebrate Zaki's birthday with a spoiler–filled conversation about current box office ruler Kingsman: The Golden Circle. But that's not all! Also: Quick takes on The LEGO Ninjago Movie, Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House, and our early reaction to CBS’ new Star Trek series, Discovery. Plus: An interview with director Hany Abu Assad about the upcoming The Mountain Between Us!All that, plus plenty of Listener Letters and more! As always, you can hear it all via the embed below, or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. If you haven't already, make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments to MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Ep. 129: It

Sun, 17 Sep 2017 19:30:00 +0000

IT is here, and with the killer clown movie bringing the box office back to undead life, we’ve got lots to discuss on the first MovieFilm of the fall as we pick apart the horrific Stephen King adaptation and whether it measures up to the famous 1990 TV adaptation! But while Pennywise is our main topic, we’d be pound foolish if we didn’t also discuss this week’s new release American Assassin, and talk about the latest headlines out of Hollywood, including Liam Neeson announcing his retirement from action films, and word that J.J. Abrams has taken over the command of Star Wars: Episode 9! In addition, hear our takes on the trailers for Mark Felt and The Disaster Artist, plus Zaki’s interview with writer/director Danny Strong about his new film Rebel in the Rye, now in theaters. All that, plus plenty of Listener Letters and more! As always, you can hear it all via the embed below, or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. If you haven't already, make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments to MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Ep. 128: Summer Movie Round-Up

Wed, 06 Sep 2017 07:30:00 +0000

Labor Day has come and gone, and with it summer movie season! As is our annual tradition, the MovieFilm boys reconvene after the long weekend to look back at the past several months of high profile blockbusters, all-ages animated films, and low budget indies. From Fate of the Furious to Dunkirk -- with plenty of pit stops in-between -- we take stock of what worked and what didn't. And with this being one of the lowest-grossing summers on record, there's plenty to unpack! In addition, we discuss the news of yet another directorial shuffle on a Star Wars film, talk about seeing the legendary John Williams in concert and Close Encounters of the Third Kind on the big screen, plus plenty of other Hollywood Headlines! Listen via the embed below or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. If you haven’t already, make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments to MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Commentary Track: Superman IV: The Quest For Peace

Wed, 30 Aug 2017 04:00:00 +0000

After watching BATMAN & ROBIN a few weeks ago, you'd think there was no further we could fall, but SUPERMAN IV: THE QUEST FOR PEACE is here to say, “Hold my beer.” That's right, the MovieFilm boys have a commentary to mark the Man of Steel’s 1987 franchise-killer hitting its thirtieth anniversary last month. Come don your nostalgia-tinted glasses with us and see if they're enough to dull the pain of Christopher Reeve’s ignominious farewell to his most iconic role. Listen in as we go through some of the behind-the-scenes history, highlight the pluses, zero in on the minuses, and just generally have a good time talking through Superman’s unkindest cut. As always, you can hear it via the embed below, or at iTunes orStitcher orGoogle Play. If you haven't already, make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments toMovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Ep. 127: The MovieFilm Mailbag!

Wed, 23 Aug 2017 07:30:00 +0000

It's the dog days of August, but that doesn't mean we don't have a lot to discuss on the MovieFilm show! Hear our thoughts on plans to revive the Terminator franchise once again, word of a solo picture for Batman’s nemesis the Joker, behind-the-scenes drama with Justice League, and more! Plus: some exciting new Star Wars news, a hefty dose of Listener Letters as we answer a diverse array of questions from all corners, and Zaki’s reflections on attending his 20 year high school reunion! Listen through the embed below, or atiTunes orStitcher orGoogle Play. As always, please hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments toMovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Commentary Track: Raiders of the Lost Ark

Wed, 16 Aug 2017 07:00:00 +0000

It’s a skip week for the regular show, so we thought it was a perfect time to hit “play” on one of our all-time favorite flicks and record a commentary track! For this episode we talk through 1981's Raiders of the Lost Ark, the film that introduced intrepid archaeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones to the moviegoing world. Whether you watch along with us at home or just listen on the go, you'll find lots of behind-the-scenes trivia, story discussion, and our personal remembrances of the Steven Spielberg-George Lucas-Harrison Ford classic. Listen below or via iTunes or Stitcher or TuneIn Radio (and make sure to write us a review!). Drop us a line at MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com, or at our Facebook page to tell us how we're doing!

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Ep. 126: Dunkirk / The Dark Tower

Fri, 04 Aug 2017 21:00:00 +0000

After more than ten years in development, Stephen King’s The Dark Tower has finally come to movie screens, and the MovieFilm boys are here to offer their takes on the would-be franchise-starter from Sony Pictures. Does the Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey adventure movie signal a bold beginning or an ignominious end? We offer our takes on that, as well as Christopher Nolan’s wartime opus Dunkirk.

But that’s not all! We also talk the upcoming TV series sequel to 1980s classic The Karate Kid, the dissolution of the much-ballyhooed Transformers writers’ room, a familiar face joining Ron Howard’s Han Solo Star Wars spin-off movie. Plus: Quick takes on the new Death Wish trailer starring Bruce Willis, and thoughts on a whole slew of sad Hollywood passings in the past few weeks. Listen through the embed below, or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. As always, please hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments to MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Commentary Track: RoboCop

Thu, 03 Aug 2017 04:00:00 +0000

For our latest commentary track, the MovieFilm Podcast celebrates the thirtieth anniversary of ROBOCOP! The sci-fi classic directed by Paul Verhoeven and starring Peter Weller first hit theaters during summer of 1987, and its legacy is whirring and humming along even this many years later. In this track we discuss the background on how the film got made, interesting behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and our own personal histories with one of the most defining movies of the 1980s. Listen through the embed below, or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. And as always, please hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments to MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Ep. 125: War for the Planet of the Apes

Sat, 15 Jul 2017 21:30:00 +0000

This week Brian & Zaki talk War for the Planet of the Apes in a spoiler-filled discussion of the third and final entry in the Apes series' current trilogy! Additionally, Zaki interviews David Lowery, writer and director of A Ghost Story, the boys discuss Matt Reeves abandoning Ben Affleck's draft of The Batman script, as well as Star Wars news, Listener Letters, and plenty of other movie talk! You can listen through the embed below, or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. And as always, please hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments to MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Ep. 124: Spider-Man: Homecoming

Fri, 07 Jul 2017 16:30:00 +0000

Spider-Man: Homecoming is in theaters now, and Brian & Zaki have a spoiler-filled chat to celebrate the wallcrawler’s entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe! How does it stack up to previous Spider-flicks? Does Tom Holland supplant Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield in our hearts and minds? Also: director Matt Reeves’ comments on directing The Batman, rumors of a Rocky rematch in Creed 2, and more on the behind-the-scenes turmoil at the Star Wars Han Solo spin-off movie. Plus: more reactions to Transformers: The Last Knight in Listener Letters! Listen through the embed below, or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. And as always, please hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments to MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Commentary Track: Planet of the Apes (2001)

Sun, 02 Jul 2017 19:00:00 +0000

With the impending release of Fox's much-anticipated three-quel War For the Planet of the Apes, Brian and Zaki decided this was a perfect time to revisit the misbegotten Planet of the Apes "re-imagining" from 2001 directed by Tim Burton and starring Mark Wahlberg. We discuss the project's long road to the screen, including the many notable filmmakers like Peter Jackson and James Cameron whose abortive attempts at reviving the Apes brand never made it to the screen, and also why the movie we did get is such a fascinating failure. It's not just two hours of throwing poop at the screen, and you can listen through the embed below, or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. And as always, please hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments to MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Ep. 123: Transformers: The Last Knight

Wed, 21 Jun 2017 03:30:00 +0000

Transformers: The Last Knight is in theaters now, and hoo-boy, we've got lots to say about Michael Bay’s latest rock ‘em, sock ‘em robot romp starring Mark Wahlberg. Listen in as we attempt to make sense of the plot, divine directorial intact, and ultimately figure out what the heck we were doing in the theater! But that's not all! We also discuss the divergent box office fortunes of Wonder Woman and The Mummy, mention the sudden retirement of Daniel Day-Lewis, and more! Plus: Listener Letters, Star Wars News, and all the other features you've come to expect! Listen through the embed below, or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. And as always, please hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments to MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Commentary Track: Batman & Robin

Sun, 18 Jun 2017 21:00:00 +0000

Holy trainwreck! This week marks the 20th anniversary of one of the most fascinating misfires in movie history, Joel Schumacher’s Batman & Robin. The film’s less-than-stellar box office reception in summer of ‘97 marked the end of the Dark Knight’s first movie series, and in the years since has become a fascinating case study for how studios can kill their golden goose franchises. With that in mind, Brian and Zaki have used the occasion to dive in for a feature-length commentary track as they attempt to make sense of George Clooney’s single turn as the Caped Crusader while keeping count of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Mr. Freeze ice puns and puzzling over why Bruce Wayne would put moulded rubber nipples on his Batman suits. It’s a fun and freewheeling conversation that we hope you’ll enjoy being a part of. You can listen through the embed below, or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. And as always, please hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments to MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Ep. 122: The Mummy

Fri, 16 Jun 2017 05:30:00 +0000

Is The Mummy magnificent, or merely a mess? The MovieFilm boys tackle the Tom Cruise monster mash -- first entry in Universal’s ballyhooed “Dark Universe” -- and try to figure out whether it should live forever or go back under wraps. But that's not all! We also pay respects to the late, great Adam West following his passing, and share our fond memories of the Batman star and his seminal series. In addition, we also talk up the latest developments on Justice League and X-Men: Dark Phoenix, discuss the trailers for Black Panther and Flatliners, and catch up on the latest Star Wars news! You can listen through the embed below, or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. And as always, please hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments to MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Ep. 121: Wonder Woman

Thu, 08 Jun 2017 03:30:00 +0000

Summer movie season continues! This week: An in-depth, spoiler-filled discussion of Warner Bros. freshly-minted megahit Wonder Woman! But that's not all, you can also hear Zaki's interview with writer/director/star Zoe Lister-Jones about her fresh new comedy Band Aid. In addition, hear quick takes on the trailers for Murder on the Orient Express, American Made, and Logan Lucky, as well as all the Headlines, Listener Letters, and Star Wars news you've come to expect. Listen through the embed below, or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. And as always, please hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments to MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Ep. 120: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales

Sat, 03 Jun 2017 00:30:00 +0000

The MovieFilm boys kick off June on the high seas with an in-depth discussion of Captain Jack Sparrow's fifth (and final?) outing in Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales! But before that, Zaki gives his thoughts on Captain Underpants - in addition to teasing his take on Wonder Woman - and Brian sees The Dark Knight through a whole new lens after revisiting Michael Mann's crime epic Heat. Plus, Universal and Warner Bros. battle over the word "dark," debating the merits of continuing with The Walking Dead, and Zaki interviews chef Jeremiah Tower, subject of the new documentary Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent. Hear all of this and much, much more via the embed below, or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. And as always, please hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments to MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.

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Ep. 119: Alien: Covenant + Clayne Crawford on A Fighting Season

Fri, 26 May 2017 06:08:02 +0000

It’s a packed, extra-size episode of the MovieFilm Podcast this week! Hear Zaki’s interview (beginning at 44:20) with actor Clayne Crawford of TV’s Lethal Weapon to discuss his new film, the compelling war drama A Fighting Season, as well as what it’s like to take on Mel Gibson’s iconic alter ego. After that, it’s on to a spoiler-filled chat about Alien: Covenant, the latest entry in the long-lived Fox sci-fi/horror franchise. Did we like it? Did we loathe it? You’ll have to breach the Spoiler Wall to find out! In addition, hear quick takes on movies we’ve caught recently, brief remembrances to mark the sad passings of former James Bond star Roger Moore and rocker Chris Cornell, and a special round of Star Wars news to mark the franchise’s 40th anniversary!

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Ep. 118: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Tue, 09 May 2017 13:44:43 +0000

It’s the start of May, and that means summer movie season is upon us! This week the MovieFilm boys dive in for a spoiler-filled conversation on Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2! The sci-fi actioner starring Chris Pratt and Zoe Saldana is the number one film in the country, and we’ve got lots to say about it! But that’s not all, you can also get our thoughts on the new trailers for Wonder Woman, The Dark Tower, and Blade Runner 2049, and hear quick takes on the passing of legendary director Jonathan Demme, word that the Hellboy franchise is getting rebooted, and Tom Cruise’s Edge of Tomorrow is getting a sequel — whether we want one or not. In addition, listen in for the usual Star Wars news, Listener Letters, and other assored banter! You can hear it all all via the embed below, or at

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Commentary Track: Star Wars: Return of the Jedi

Thu, 04 May 2017 15:26:01 +0000

May the 4th be with you! The MovieFilm boys celebrate Star Wars day by debuting a brand new commentary track talking through the final leg of the original trilogy, 1983’s Return of the Jedi. Whether you queue up your DVD, blu-ray, or digital copy to watch in synch with us, or just want listen separately while you’re on the road or exercising, we’re pretty sure you’ll find lots to enjoy with this one. There’s lots of behind-the-scenes stories, some or our own observations on specific plot points, and as always, our own personal histories with the final (or so we thought…) Star Wars flick. Listen below or via iTunes or Stitcher or

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Ep. 117: Countdown to Summer Movie Season!

Tue, 02 May 2017 13:51:00 +0000

Lots to discuss in the latest MovieFilm show! First up, hear quick takes from Brian on a host of recent releases he’s seen, while Zaki teases his thoughts on Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2 and brags about finally getting ahold of the impossible-to-find NES Classic! After that, it’s on to headlines, with thoughts on Jeff Goldblum returning to the Jurassic franchise, David Fincher taking on an unexpected franchise flick, Robert Zemeckis flirting with directing a superhero picture, and much more, including some fresh new Star Wars news, and our thoughts on the trailer for Kingsman: The Golden Circle! you can hear it all all via the embed below, or at iTunes or

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Ep. 116B: The Fate of the Furious

Tue, 18 Apr 2017 05:31:22 +0000

But that’s not all for the MovieFilm Podcast this week! We still had more to say, so we hung around a little while longer to offer up our thoughts on the latest (greatest?) entry in Universal’s long-running Fast & Furious franchise, The Fate of the Furious, which revved its engines to the tune of a $500 million-plus global opening this past weekend — the biggest in history. So, how does Vin Diesel’s latest “family” adventure play compare to its forerunners? Does the series weather the loss of co-star Paul Walker? How soon before the Rock conquers the world? We ponder all these questions and more in a special Fate of the Furious extra episode of the MovieFilm show! Listen below, or at iTunes or

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Ep. 116A: Star Wars Celebration

Tue, 18 Apr 2017 05:22:27 +0000

The MovieFilm boys are back with their takes on the latest news and new releases! This past weekend brought a whole boatload of Star Wars news out of the famed Star Wars Celebration in Orlando, and we’re here with our takes on the first teaser trailer for The Last Jedi, plus word that Star Wars: Rebels is coming to a close, as well as the hints that have been dropped for the franchise’s future past 2019’s Episode 9. Beyond that, we also have quick thoughts on the new trailers for Thor: Ragnarok and Transformers: The Last Knight, as well as news that Arnold Schwarzenegger’s long-developing The Legend of Conan likely won’t happen after all. It’s a breezy 85 minutes, and you can listen to it all via this link or the embed below, or at

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Ep. 115: Power Rangers / Ghost in the Shell

Fri, 31 Mar 2017 19:09:18 +0000

The MovieFilm boys close out March by diving in for in-depth discussions on the big budget Power Rangers reboot and this weekend’s Ghost in the Shell! In addition, we discuss word that James Cameron has further delayed his long-promised Avatar sequels, and the curious choice who Warner Bros. wants to direct their Akira remake. Plus, hear our quick takes on the latest trailers for Justice League, Baywatch, Spider-Man: Homecoming, and War for the Planet of the Apes, and catch up on the latest Star Wars news! Spring is here, and we’re just warming up at the MovieFilm Podcast! you can hear it all all via the embed below, or at iTunes or

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Ep. 114: Kong: Skull Island

Tue, 14 Mar 2017 07:23:52 +0000

For our latest episode, the MovieFilm boys go ape for Kong: Skull Island. Listen in as we go deep into a spoiler-filled conversation about the latest attempt to bring the massive monkey to the big screen, this time as part of a “Monster-verse” where he’ll eventually cross paths with fellow movie monster Godzilla. Also, hear Zaki’s interview with actress Mikaela Hoover about her roles in The Belko Experiment, 2 Broke Girls on CBS, and the upcoming TV series The Guest Book. In addition, we also unpack the latest headlines out of Hollywood, including a low-key Girl With the Dragon Tattoo sequel on the way minus Rooney Mara, Daniel Craig, and David Fincher, and a surpising new director being eyed for Man of Steel 2, plus some more thoughts on last week’s blockbuster Logan, and news on the first dialogue we’ll hear in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Lots to listen for, and yo [...]

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Ep. 113: Logan

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 17:35:31 +0000

Hugh Jackman bids farewell to his beloved big screen alter ego in this weekend’s Logan, and the MovieFilm boys are joined by Justin Shanlian of the Shanlian on Batman podcast to discuss our reactions to the much-anticipated X-Men finale. In addition, you can also hear Zaki’s thoughts on the upcoming Beauty and the Beast remake from Disney and his interview with director Mark Pellington about his new film The Last Word, in theaters now. Also, we offer our reflections on the sad passing of Bill Paxton, the craziness of last weekend’s Oscar show, and our initial reactions to the trailers for Alien: Covenant and Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2. There’s much more, of course, and you can hear it all all via the embed below, or at

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Ep. 112: The Lego Batman Movie & The Great Wall

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 16:09:55 +0000

After an extended break, the MovieFilm Podcast is back to talk up the latest batch of new releases out of Hollywood, including smash hit The LEGO Batman Movie and Matt Damon’s period fantasy epic The Great Wall (which Zaki enjoyed more than most). In addition, listen to Zaki discuss the new romantic comedy Their Finest with its co-star, the delightfully droll Bill Nighy. After that, it’s on to headlines, including the tumult behind DC/WB’s The Batman, with star Ben Affleck dropping out of the director’s chair, and our thoughts on the new trailer for King Arthur: Legend of the Sword. But that’s not all, there’s also the usual Listener Letters and Star Wars news you’ve come to expect! Lots to listen for, and you can hear it all all via the embed below, or at

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Ep. 111: The Founder & Live by Night

Wed, 25 Jan 2017 17:09:42 +0000

The boys are back with lots of new releases to unpack! Hear our quick takes on The Founder, Live by Night, xXx: Return of Xander Cage, and Split, and then listen as we discuss the Oscar and Razzie nominations, news that the long-anticipated Neil Blomkamp’s Aliens sequel may be dead while the Terminator franchise may be roaring back to life with creator James Cameron involved. Also: Our thoughts on the new trailers for Power Rangers and CHiPs, and the title for this year’s Star Wars: Episode VIII! Lots to listen for, and you can hear it all all via the embed below, or at iTunes or Stitcher or

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Ep. 110: Our Favorite Flicks of 2016!

Thu, 05 Jan 2017 19:30:01 +0000

Happy new year! It’s a super-sized episode of the show as we take a look back at our top ten favorite flicks from the year just passed. With varied lists that include everything from big budget epics like Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Captain America: Civil War to smaller releases like Hunt for the Wilderpeople and Hell or High Water, we go through the reasons why these were the movies that rose to the top for us. Where did we end up ranking them? You’ll have to listen to find out! But that’s not all: We also take some time to pay homage to the late, great Carrie Fisher, and postulate on what the passing of Princess Leia Organa might mean for the still-unfolding saga in a galaxy far, far away. 2017 is here, and we couldn’t be happier to saddle up for a new year of the show! You can catch it through the embed below or via

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Ep. 109: Rogue One Fallout

Wed, 21 Dec 2016 23:46:13 +0000

In a first for us, it’s two episodes in one week for the MovieFilm Podcast! After dissecting Rogue One: A Star Wars Story last time, we have thoughts on Hacksaw Ridge, Silence, The Founder, and more, and Zaki goes into the ethical issues of new sci-fi romance Passengers, starring Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence. In addition, hear an interview with director Damien Chazelle and composer Justin Hurwitz about their charming musical La La Land, in theaters now.

After that, it’s a rundown of trailers: The Mummy! Spider-Man: Homecoming! Fate of the Furious! Blade Runner 2049! Transformers: The Last Knight! The Emojie Movie? All that, plus some headlines and other Star Wars news! It’s a packed episode to close out 2016, a [...]

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Ep. 108: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Sun, 18 Dec 2016 22:45:18 +0000

This week’s release of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story means the Force is back in force! To celebrate the occasion, the boys go rogue and dispense with traditional format in favor of a full-on, Star Wars-centric discussion for the full ninety minutes! Listen in as Brian and Zaki give their takes on the latest entry of the storied Star Wars franchise, unpacking the plot, dissecting the details, opining on the music, picking out the Easter eggs, and just generally giving an unvarnished, spoiler-filled take on what they loved, what they were just okay on, and where they’d like to see things going next as the universe of Star Wars spin-offs contiues to expand. It’s a deep dive into that very special galaxy far, far away, and you can listen to it all via the embed below, or via iTunes or < [...]

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Commentary Track: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 17:01:31 +0000

Last year around this time we did a commentary talking through the original 1977 Star Wars (a.k.a. A New Hope), and with this week’s impending release of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (read my review here), we thought it was a perfect opportunity to fire up yet another commentary track, this time talking through arguably the greatest Star Wars of all time, 1980’s The Empire Strikes Back. Whether you queue up your blu-ray and watch along with us, or just listen to the track separately while you drive or exercise, we think you’ll find lots to enjoy here, including behind-the-scenes trivia, observations on story points, and our own personal histories with one of our favorite movies of all-time. Listen below or via

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Ep. 107: Arrival

Wed, 30 Nov 2016 14:41:27 +0000

After a brief layover, the MovieFilm boys are back to unpack a whole raft of new releases! Listen in as Brian and Zaki discuss Moana, Miss Sloane, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, and more! Plus, a spoiler-filled conversation about the thought-provokig new sci-fi spectacle Arrival. But that’s not all! There’s also plenty of headlines to cover, including the death of Brady Bunch mom Florence Henderson, plans for a Nintendo theme park, and more Avatar sequels on the way — whether we want them or not. There’s also plenty of Star Wars news to discuss as we head toward the arrival of Rogue One in two short weeks! Lot of fun to be had in the latest episode, and you can hear it all all via the embed below, or at iTunes or

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Ep. 106: Doctor Strange

Fri, 04 Nov 2016 15:47:49 +0000

Things get very strange in this episode of the MovieFilm Podcast — Doctor Strange, that is! Yes, the latest superhero epic from Marvel Studios hit theaters last night, but we’re already up with an in-depth, spoiler-filled conversation unpacking the Benedict Cumberbatch blockbuster. What did we think? Is it worth rushing out to see? Listen in to find out! In addition, you can also hear quick takes on the supremely relevant political doc Weiner, and Ron Howard & Tom Hanks’ failed franchise pic Inferno, as well as Zaki’s interview with writer/director Jeff Nichols and star Joel Edgerton about their new drama Loving (in theaters now). All that, plus plenty of Listener Letters and Headlines, including talk of Dragon Tattoo and Passion of the Christ sequels, and the future of the Star Wars spin-off films. Listen to it all via the embed below, or at

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Ep. 105: The Accountant

Wed, 19 Oct 2016 15:54:26 +0000

For the latest MovieFilm show, the boys discuss the Ben Affleck starrer The Accountant, as well as some quick takes on HBO’s Westworld, and Brian’s belated reaction to The Magnificent Seven. In addition, get our thoughts on Fox mainstay The Simpsons hitting 600 episodes, and the new trailers for Powers Ranges and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Also, listen to Zaki’s interview with star Ewan McGregor as he discusses his directorial debut, American Pastoral, as well as what it’s like to be Obi-Wan Kenobi to a generation of kids who’ve grown up since the Star Wars prequels were released. Listen to it all via the embed below, or at

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Ep. 104: TV’s Lethal Weapon

Wed, 05 Oct 2016 14:44:58 +0000

It’s a light week at the movies, but that doesn’t mean Zaki and Brian don’t have plenty of topics to cover on the latest show! To start things off, we look at some select highlights and lowlights of the fall TV season, including the reboots of Lethal Weapon and MacGyver, as well as the new Fox animated offering Son of Zorn, and more. From there, it’s on to headlines, including Ben Affleck’s comments on the negative reaction to Batman v. Superman, and news that Jon Favreau is helming a brand new version of Disney’s The Lion King. And we wrap things up with brief discussion on the trailers for the new Pirates of the Caribbean movie and writer/director Jordan Peele’s new horror offering Get Out. In addition, we have the usual Listener Letters, Star Wars news, and all the usual banter you’ve come to expect! Listen to it all via the embed below or at

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Ep. 103: Sully / Snowden / The Magnificent Seven

Thu, 22 Sep 2016 18:04:51 +0000

With fall movie season upon us, Brian and Zaki are back to offer quick takes on a whole host of new releases, including Clint Eastwood’s Sully, Oliver Stone’s Snowden, and the new Antoine Fuqua- Denzel Washington pairing, The Magnificent Seven. In addition, get our thoughts on the trailers for the upcoming films Live By Night and Passengers, and listen in as we discuss the passing of director Curtis Hanson and other headlines out of Hollywood, plus check out Zaki’s interview with the filmmakers behind the clever new mockumentary Operation Avalanche. It’s fun, it’s freewheeling, it’s about ninety minutes, and you can catch it all via the embed below or at iTunes or

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Ep. 102: Summer Movie Season in Review

Fri, 09 Sep 2016 16:09:33 +0000

Continuing an annual post-Labor Day tradition at the MovieFilm show, Brian and Zaki reunite after a brief hiatus to look back at the summer’s crop of releases big and small. From April’s The Jungle Book to last month’s Ben-Hur, and almost everything in between, we reexamine the hits, the misses, the should’ve-been-bigger, and the understandably-flopped from the summer season just ended. But that’s not all: Before the main events, we also pause to pay tribute to the late, great Gene Wilder, acknowledge the 50th anniversary of the Star Trek franchise, and offer our quick takes on some of our recent viewings. You can hear it all via the embed below or at iTunes or

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Ep. 101: Suicide Squad

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 16:31:05 +0000

The MovieFilm boys are back with their thoughts on the late summer smash Suicide Squad! Find out what we thought of the latest DC Comics adaptation as we offer our takes on what worked and what didn’t. In addition, Zaki discusses why the fourth time may not be the charm when it comes to Matt Damon in Jason Bourne. But that’s not all! Hear our interview with Parker Sawyers & Tika Sumpter about the charming romantic dramedy Southside With You, as well as fast talk on the latest headlines out of Hollywood, and our reactions to the second trailer for the upcoming Star Wars spin-off Rogue One. Listen to it all via the embed below or at iTunes or

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Ep. 100! Star Trek Beyond

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 17:42:48 +0000

It’s the big 100th episode the MovieFilm Podcast! And for this extra-special installment Zaki & Brian are joined by special guest (and former co-host) Sean Coyle! After reminiscing about the origins of the show and what led to its creation, Zaki describes his recent invitation to a presidential reception at the White House, and then the gang gets into discussing the latest news and trailers out of Comic-Con, including our first looks at Justice League, Wonder Woman, and Kong: Skull Island. (We also briefly question the need for yet another Vin Diesel xXx movie.) From there, it’s on to the main event: Star Trek Beyond! With the thirteenth Star Trek feature film sitting atop the box office, we get into a deep and spoiler-filled conversation about why you should make time to see the Enterprise’s newest v [...]

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Ep. 99: Ghostbusters (2016)

Wed, 20 Jul 2016 14:07:43 +0000

The MoveFilm boys are back with their thoughts on one of the most anticipated and most divisive movies of the year: Ghostbusters! Yes, now that the Paul Feig-directed reboot of the ’80s property is actually in theaters, we can discuss it from an informed perspective. Listen in to hear our takes, what we liked, what we didn’t like, and where we’d like to see things go next. But that’s not all! Hear Brian’s thoughts on the Netflix original series Stranger Things, as well as quick takes on Star Trek Beyond, and Zaki’s interview with writer-director Matt Ross about his new film Captain Fantastic, plus the usual Hollywood Headlines and Star Wars news [...]

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Ep. 98: Independence Day: Resurgence

Wed, 29 Jun 2016 11:29:19 +0000

Welcome (back) to Earth! Brian and Zaki anticipate the fourth of July by discussing director Roland Emmerich’s Independence Day: Resurgence, the Fox sequel that’s either twenty years in the making or about seventeen years too late, depending on your point-of-view. But that’s not all: We also have quick takes on the new “Ultimate Edition” of Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice and Warner Bros.’ The Legend of Tarzan, the latest attempt to reboot the classic Jungle Lord for the big screen. In addition, get our thoughts on the new theme song for Ghostbusters remake, reactions to the first trailer for Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, and some news on Star Wars: Rogue One. Lots to listen to as we head into the long weekend, and you can hear it all via the embed below or at

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Ep. 97: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows

Tue, 14 Jun 2016 11:19:20 +0000

Cowabunga! Strap on your nunchucks and get your pizza on as Zaki and Brian discuss the sequel Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, and why it’s ended up disappointing at the box office despite being a much better movie than its predecessor. In addition, they also talk the video game adaptation Warcraft, and offer some thoughts on the planned Ocean’s 11 spin-off film and Netflix’s upcoming Stranger Things miniseries. All that, plus the usual Star Wars news, listener letters, and witty banter and random digressions you’ve come to expect. Check out the show via the embed below or at iTunes or Stitcher or

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Ep. 96: X-Men: Apocalypse

Wed, 01 Jun 2016 14:03:53 +0000

This week the MovieFilm gang dives deep into a spoiler-filled dissection of the latest — though far from greatest — entry in Fox’s long-running X-Men feature film franchise, Apocalypse. We get into the story, praise what works, and offer our thoughts on what doesn’t. In addition, hear Zaki’s interview with the delightful Emilia Clarke about her new romantic drama Me Before You as well as her continuing work on Game of Thrones.

All that, plus some thoughts on Disney’s Alice Through the Looking Glass flopping over Memorial Day weekend, whether it’s a good idea to make a Mary Poppins sequel fifty-plus years after the original, what those reshoot rumors actually mean for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, some Listener Letters, and the usual bits of banter and non sequiturs you’ve come to expect!

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Ep. 95: The Nice Guys

Wed, 25 May 2016 16:10:23 +0000

For this week’s show we dive in with a brief conversation about writer-director Shane Black’s delightful action-comedy The Nice Guys, followed by Zaki’s interview with actress Kate Beckinsale about her work on the new Jane Austen adaptation Love & Friendship, directed by Whit Stillman. After that, hear our takes on the new trailers for Star Trek Beyond and Ghostbusters, and the upcoming TV remakes/reboots of Lethal Weapon, 24, MacGyver, and Frequency. In addition, we discuss the big shakes up with Warner Bros.’ DC Comics movies, why the cast for Thor: Ragnarok has us excited, and why the possible title for Star Wars: Episode VIII might not be so great. As always, you can catch it via the embed below or at

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Ep. 94: Captain America: Civil War

Fri, 13 May 2016 14:20:46 +0000

With Captain America: Civil War currently battling atop the box office and breaking records in the process, the MovieFilm gang reconvenes to dissect the latest — greatest? — superhero epic from Marvel Studios. But that’s not the only topic on the agenda: First Brian talks about his adventures signing comics on Free Comic Book Day, then Zaki offers quick takes on the new financial thriller Money Monster, starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts (read his review here), and Fox’s upcoming X-Men: Apocalypse, the ninth film in the studio’s long-running series (read his review here), as well as a fascina [...]

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Ep. 93: The Jungle Book

Thu, 21 Apr 2016 15:45:09 +0000

This week Brian and Zaki discuss a whole host of new and upcoming release, including Disney’s box office behemoth The Jungle Book, the Kevin Costner action thriller Criminal, and Universal’s sequel/spin-off The Huntsman: Winter’s War. From there, listen to Zaki’s roundtable with the hilarious comedy duo Key & Peele about their feature film Keanu. After that, it’s on to a discussion of the trailers for The Magnificent Seven and Jason Bourne, and some headlines, including James Cameron’s further Avatar plans and the first look at actress Elizabeth Banks as the baddie in the upcoming Mighty Morphin Power Rangers feature, plus more! Listen to it all via the embed below or at

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Ep. 92: Batman v. Superman Fallout

Wed, 13 Apr 2016 07:34:41 +0000

This week we start things out with Brian offering some of his post-season thoughts on FX’s The People vs. O.J. Simpson and Hulu’s 11/22/63. From there, listen to Zaki’s interview with director Jeremy Saulnier and actor Anton Yelchin about their shocking new thriller Green Room (featuring Patrick Stewart in his creepiest role to date). After that, we discuss the box office collapse of Batman v. Superman, and what effect — if any — it will have on Warner Bros.’ plans for their big superhero cinematic universe, and then we dive into a whole host of brand new trailers of highly-anticipated upcoming releases, including Suicide Squad and Fantastic Beasts,

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Ep. 91: Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice

Tue, 29 Mar 2016 15:10:15 +0000

Justice dawned at the box office to the tune of record-breaking $167 million opening weekend, but the questions remains: Is Batman v. Superman a good movie? Is Ben Affleck the best Batman we’ve ever seen? Will Henry Cavill’s Superman ever manage to crack a smile? Brian and Zaki get into it it all with an extended conversation that discusses the pluses and minuses of the Zack Snyder-directed superhero epic’s convoluted plot, what we thought of the various performances (Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor), and whether the pieces it sets up for future films in Warner Bros.’ DC Comics “shared universe” add up to a satisfactory whole. (Click here to read Zaki’s full r [...]

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Commentary Track: Superman: The Movie

Mon, 21 Mar 2016 14:44:40 +0000

With the release of BATMAN V. SUPERMAN mere days away, Brian and Zaki take a stroll down memory lane and look at the very first big budget superhero epic of the modern era, SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE. Listen in as we offer up anecdotes about the making of the Richard Donner film starring Christopher Reeve, as well as our thoughts on Superman’s pop culture longevity, and how this version stacks up against more modern tellings. Whether you watch alongside us or listen separately, there’s lots or trivia and laughs as we go through this undeniable modern classic together for the very first time.

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Ep. 90: Zootopia / London Has Fallen

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 08:26:58 +0000

In this week’s MovieFilm Podcast, we discuss a whole host of new and upcoming releases, including Zootopia, London Has Fallen, and the upcoming film from Richard Linklater, Everybody Wants Some!! After that, it’s on to headlines, including our thoughts on Spider-Man making his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in the upcoming Captain America: Civil War, and the plans for an in-home option for viewing brand-new movies. We also have reactions to the trailers for Ghostbusters, Ben-Hur, and [...]

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Ep. 89: Fuller House

Thu, 03 Mar 2016 14:34:20 +0000

Lots to discuss in this week’s show! First up, short takes on new and upcoming releases Eddie the Eagle, Triple 9, and Eye in the Sky, including Zaki’s fascinating interview with Eye in the Sky director Gavin Hood about what went into the making of the complex drone warfare drama. But that’s not all! With the Academy Awards in the rearview, we have our thoughts on the last Oscar show, and whether our picks were their picks. We also discuss the Netflix original series Fuller House, and how its popularity was such that it garnered it a second season renewal almost instantly, as well as planned reboots for the Lethal Weapon and Predator franchises, as well as the announcement of an R-rated cut of the [...]

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Ep. 88: Deadpool

Wed, 17 Feb 2016 17:39:13 +0000

With the Ryan Reynolds superhero epic Deadpool (read Zaki’s review here) blowing the doors off the box office this past weekend, we take the opportunity to examine the stunning success of the X-Men spin-off and make some predictions about what its R-rated, blood-soaked path means for the future of the genre, and whether we can expect more violent, swear-filled superhero excursions in the near future. But that’s not all! We also take the opportunity to discuss the new JJ Abrams-produced Hulu miniseries 11/22/63, offer reactions to the new trailers for Jason Bourne and Batman v. Superman, plus all the usual fun and frivolity you’ve come to expect. You can catch it through the embed below or via iTunes or

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Ep. 87: The People vs. O.J. Simpson

Thu, 04 Feb 2016 16:30:49 +0000

It might be the dog days of January and February at movie theaters, but that doesn’t mean the MovieFilm gang doesn’t have plenty to talk about! First up, the ’90s are alive and well with FX’s The People vs. O.J. Simpson and Fox’s The X-Files revival. Then, Zaki offers his thoughts on the new release The Finest Hours, Disney’s harrowing true life Coast Guard rescue film. From there, it’s on to some Listener Letters and thoughts on the trailers for upcoming sequels Independence Day: Resurgence and Alice Through the Looking Glass.

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Ep. 86: Remembering Alan Rickman

Wed, 20 Jan 2016 15:46:09 +0000

For this week’s show we’re joined once again by our old friend (and Joblo.com editor-in-chief) Paul Shirey, for a fun and free-ranging conversation on all the latest out of Hollywood. First up, we offer some thoughts on new releases Ride Along 2 and 13 Hours, and then we dive right into your questions and comments for us as we answer your Listener Letters. After that, it’s on to Headlines, including the diversity problem at the Oscars, remembering the late, great Alan Rickman, and news that Fox TV’s 24 is going to continue minus its signature star Kiefer Sutherland. Finally we have our thoughts on the just-released trailer for the upcoming super-villain pic Suicide Squad, and what it could mean for Warner Bros. ambitious superhero universe-building plans. Listen to it below or via

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Nostalgia Theater Episode 1: Talking G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero With Buzz Dixon!

Tue, 12 Jan 2016 12:00:00 +0000

SPECIAL PREVIEW! Welcome to the first episode of the all-new Nostalgia Theater podcast, spinning off the MovieFilm show! As longtime readers may know, Zaki has run a feature by that same name at his blog Zaki’s Corner for many years now, and so he decided it was time to branch out and “expand the franchise,” so to speak. The purpose of this show is to do exactly what the print feature does: Look back at beloved and not-so-beloved pop culture artifacts from bygone days, talk to the creators who made them matter, and the fans who continue to love them. For the first show, Zaki was honored to spend a few hours talking with animation vet Buzz Dixon about his work on the legendary G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero animated series in the 1980s, as well as the animated movie that came afterwards. Liste [...]

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Ep. 85: Our Fave Flicks of 2015!

Wed, 06 Jan 2016 15:40:01 +0000

Happy new year! It’s a super-sized episode of the show as we take a look back at our top ten favorite flicks from the year just passed. With varied lists that include everything from big budget epics like Mad Max and Mission: Impossible to smaller releases like Trumbo and The Big Short, we go through the reasons why these were the movies that rose to the top for us. Where did we end up ranking them? You’ll have to listen to find out!

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Ep. 84: Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Mon, 21 Dec 2015 15:53:14 +0000

The Force has awakened! With this weekend’s release of Star Wars: Episode VII already leaving several box office records in its wake, Disney’s $4 billion relaunch of the legendary franchise is off to an auspicious start (click here to read Zaki’s non-spoiler review). For this final MovieFilm show of 2015, Brian and Zaki mark the return of Star Wars from a galaxy far, far away by dispensing with the traditional format and instead going all-in for an in-depth, spoiler-filled conversation about the J.J. Abrams directed space epic.

What did we think of The Force Awakens, what worked for us, what didn’t work for us, what were our reactions to some of the biggest moments, and where would we like to see the Star Wars saga go next now that we can expect new installments semi-regularly. We cover it all in this very spe [...]

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Ep. 83: Creed

Wed, 02 Dec 2015 09:36:36 +0000

Yo! The critically-acclaimed Creed is punching up the nation’s box office as we speak, and we go the distance this week talk up director Ryan Coogler’s emotional and engaging Rocky spin-off, starring Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone. But that’s not all, hear Brian’s takes some of the movies he missed from last summer, including Pixels and The Man From U.N.C.L.E., as well as Zaki’s fascinating interview with director Jay Roach about his brilliant biopic Trumbo, starring Bryan Cranston. In addition, we’re joined by special guest

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Commentary Track: Star Wars: A New Hope

Wed, 25 Nov 2015 16:16:45 +0000

It’s Episode 4 of the MovieFilm Commentary Track, and with Thanksgiving on the horizon, we’re watching a movie we’re especially thankful for: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (or, as old fogies like us call it, just Star Wars).

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Ep. 82: Spectre (with Bruce Scivally)

Wed, 11 Nov 2015 08:57:32 +0000

After three long years, Bond, James Bond is back! Last Friday marked the release of Spectre, the twenty-fourth film in the immortal spy movies, and Brian and Zaki couldn’t be more excited to be joined by Bruce Scivally, renowned film historian and co-author of James Bond: The Legacy, to talk up the latest 007 film as well as his new tome, Dracula FAQ. In addition, we also cover some of the latest headlines out of Hollywood, including a proposed Die Hard prequel and plans to

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Ep. 81: Bridge of Spies / Sicario / Steve Jobs

Thu, 29 Oct 2015 10:18:00 +0000

For this week’s show, after taking stock of the aftermath of last week’s once-in-a-lifetime Back to the Future day (make sure you listen to our special commentary track!) Brian and Zaki offer up quick reactions to whole host of new releases from the past month, including the Robert Zemeckis thriller The Walk, the drug drama Sicario, Steven Spielberg’s latest team-up with Tom Hanks Bridge of Spies, and the Michael Fassbender starrer Steve Jobs.

From there, catch Zaki’s interview with director Danny Boyle about the film, and then dive in to a wh [...]

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Commentary Track: Back to the Future Part II

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 05:00:00 +0000

The future is now! Today is October 21, 2015, and as any dyed-in-the-wool film buff knows, that’s the very same date that Marty McFly and Doc Brown visit at the start of 1989’s Back to the Future Part II. Well, naturally being the lifelong Back to the Future buffs that we are, there was no way the MovieFilm gang was going to let this momentous, once-in-a-lifetime occasion pass without making a contribution to the festivities. And so here we are with our third MovieFilm commentary track (after Planet of the Apes and Terminator 2).

This time out, Brian and Zaki talk you through the time-twisting sequel directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Michael J. Fox & Christopher Lloyd. Not only do we offer spe [...]

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Ep. 80: The Martian

Wed, 07 Oct 2015 06:23:19 +0000

Matt Damon is currently sitting atop the box office with his starring role in Ridley Scott’s The Martian, and we’re joined by special guest Zahra Noorbahksh this week as we unpack the stellar sci-fi epic. In addition, we talk up new releases like Davis Guggenheim’s latest documentary He Named Me Malala, and the fairy tale reinvention Pan. But that’s not all, we also discuss the latest headlines out of Hollywood, including a franchise onslaught that’s going to see four more Transformers films, two more Mad Max films, and at least one more Prometheus. All that, plus the usual Listener Letters and back-and-forth banter you’ve come to expect from the MovieFilm gang! Listen below, or via

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Ep. 79: The Visit / Everest

Tue, 22 Sep 2015 13:51:16 +0000

For this week’s show we start by offering quick takes on M. Night Shyamalan’s The Visit and the new IMAX-3D spectacle Everest, before diving into the latest headlines out of Hollywood. Arnold Schwarzenegger is hosting Celebrity Apprentice, Liam Neeson is parodying Liam Neeson action movies, and we can look forward (or not?) to another Charlie’s Angels reboot. We talk about it all, plus much more! There’s also Zaki’s fascinating interview with actor-producer Robert Leeshock about his new film Star Leaf, as well as his work on the ’90s TV series Earth: Final Conflict. In addition, we also have the usual Listener Letters and Star Wars news that you’ve come to expect. Listen below, or via iTunes or

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Ep. 78: Summer Movie Season in Review

Tue, 08 Sep 2015 14:56:10 +0000

Continuing a post-Labor Day tradition, the MovieFilm gang is back with a super-sized episode taking stock of the summer movie season that just ended. FromFurious 7 to Avengers to Straight Outta Compton, it’s been a year of big money and big surprises, and we take stock of the winners and losers, as well as making our predictions for the remainder of the year. We also remember the late, great Wes Craven, discuss what we learned on “Force Friday,” and Zaki shares the story of how his heartfelt interview with Andrew Garfield about The Amazing Spider-Man caught fire all over the Internet a [...]

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Ep. 77: Fantastic Four (with Sean Gerber)

Wed, 19 Aug 2015 19:56:55 +0000

It’s a packed show this week, as Brian and Zaki are joined by the esteemed Sean Gerber of Modern Myth Media to guide us through all the big Disney, Star Wars, and Marvel announcements unveiled at last weekend’s D23 convention. But that’s not all: Zaki offers quick reviews of this week’s American Ultra, as well as The Man From U.N.C.L.E. and the number one movie in the nation, Straight Outta Compton. From there, it’s on to the main event as we put our heads together and attempt to unpack the “how” and “why” behind the catastrophic failure of Fox’s would-be franchise-starter Fantastic Four (you can read Zaki’s review here for more thoughts o [...]

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Ep. 76: Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation

Wed, 05 Aug 2015 16:58:02 +0000

The dog days of August may be here, but that doesn’t mean the MovieFilm crew has missed a step as we celebrate three years of the show! To start things off, we have Zaki’s interview with writer/director/star Joel Edgerton about his creepy new thriller The Gift, in theaters this Friday. After that, we’re joined once again by comedian Zahra Noorbakhsh for a fun and free-flowing conversation as we share our collective love for the nation’s number one movie, Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, also offering quick takes on the entire two-decade old Mission: Impossible catalog. In addition, we also offer our first reactions to the just-released trailer for the R [...]

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Ep. 75: Ant-Man

Wed, 22 Jul 2015 16:00:00 +0000

It's the big 75th episode of the MovieFilm Podcast! We start off this week's show by discussing new release Pixels, directed by Chris Columbus and starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, and Michelle Monaghan. Before you watch the retro video game comedy in theaters Friday, listen in to get my take. After that, listen to our interview with screenwriter and playwright Jeffrey Hatcheras he discusses the sublime Mr. Holmes, starring Ian McKellen as the nonagenarian Sherlock.

From there, it's onto the main event as we breach the Spoiler Wall and have an in-depth discussion about the latest pic from Marvel Studios, Ant-Man. We talk story, acting, effects, and why the Paul Rudd starrer may well be the best superhero movie of the year. Of course, that's not all! There's still all the Listener Letters, Hollywood Headlines, and Star Wars news you've come to expect. Also, be sure to go to iTunes and Stitcher to write us a review, and drop us a line at our Facebook page to tell us how we're doing!

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Ep. 74: Terminator Flops & Ted 2 Disappoints

Tue, 14 Jul 2015 11:48:49 +0000

The MovieFilm gang starts out this week's show by welcoming celebrated author and pop culture historian Caseen Gaines to help celebrate thirty years of Back to the Future, and talk up his new must-read tome We Don't Need Roads: The Making of the Back to the Future Trilogy. After that, listen to some hilarious highlights from Zaki's roundtable interviews with director Judd Apatow and stars Amy Schumer, Colin Quinn, Dave Attell, Mike Birbiglia, and Vanessa Bayer about the new film Trainwreck, hitting theaters this Friday.

From there, it's on to the latest headlines out of Hollywood, plus our takes on the new trailers for Batman v. Superman and Suicide Squad, fresh from Comic-Con. But that's not all! We also have a fresh batch of Star Wars news to unpack, as well as pondering the ignominious fates of Terminator Genisys and Ted 2. You can listen via the embed below, or find us at iTunes, Stitcher, and more. As always, please write us a review and/or leave a comment at our Facebook page to let us know how we're doing!

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Ep. 73: Terminator Genisys

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 11:25:13 +0000

Prepare to be terminated! For this week’s super-sized MovieFilm Podcast, Brian and Zaki are joined by Taz Ahmed and Zahra Noorbakhsh, hosts of the #GoodMuslimBadMuslim Podcast for a fun and free-flowing conversation that covers Full House, Magic Mike, and Fifty Shades of Grey. In addition, we discuss the tragic passing of film composer James Horner, news about the latest actor to play Spider-Man, word on Hugh Jackman’s final X-Men appearances, and the all-new trailer for the Rocky spin-off Creed, starring Michael B. Jordan. From there, it’s a wide-ranging conversation about the pluses and (mostly) minuses of Terminator Genisys, the fifth film in the f [...]

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Ep. 72: Jurassic World

Tue, 16 Jun 2015 15:32:03 +0000

On the heels of Jurassic World’s record-breaking opening weekend, the MovieFilm crew are joined by special guest Sean Coyle, director of Hulu’s The Awesomes, for a discussion on the long-in-coming franchise reboot from director Colin Trevorrow and producer Steven Spielberg. Did it measure up to our expectations? After two mega blockbusters in a row, is Chris Pratt a true superstar? What would we like to see them tackle in the inevitable next Jurassic entry? We tackle it all, but in addition, we also talk up the latest Star Wars news and discuss the impressive trailer for Ridley Scott’s upcoming Matt Damon space epic The Martian. In addition to that, there’s all the fun, frivolity, and witty banter you’ve come to expect. Listen via the embed below! Also, be sure to go to

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Ep. 71: Tomorrowland / San Andreas

Wed, 03 Jun 2015 15:56:57 +0000

With summer movie season in full swing, the MovieFilm guys have lots to say about Tomorrowland (read Zaki’s review here) and San Andreas (read his review here), two high-expectations releases that garnered very different responses from audiences. In addition, we also tackle some of the big news of the last two weeks, including David Letterman’s retirement after thirty-plus years in late night, plans to expand the Transformers franchise into a “shared universe” with spin-offs galore, word of an unwanted remake of The Fugitive, an unnecessary sequel to My Big Fat Greek Wedding, plus Zaki [...]

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Ep. 70: Mad Max: Fury Road

Tue, 19 May 2015 15:41:04 +0000

The MovieFilm gang hits the road! Fury Road, that is. You already know how I felt about it, but for our big 70th show, Brian and I are joined by Paul Shirey, editor-in-chief movie news site Joblo.com for an in-depth conversation about director George Miller’s latest, thirty-years-in-the-making Mad Max epic. But that’s not all, in addition to unpacking the trailers for this summer’s Vacation reboot and Danny Boyle’s Steve Jobs, we also talk up the news that veteran actor Harry Shearer is leaving the cast of The Simpsons after twenty-six years, some of the latest rumblings about what to expect in next year’s Batman v. Superman, and word of how long the next Star Wars< [...]

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Ep. 69: Avengers: Age of Ultron

Tue, 05 May 2015 19:19:16 +0000

Avengers: Age of Ultron is the number one film in the world, and Zaki & Brian are here to offer their thoughts on the long-awaited, much-anticipated superhero sequel from Marvel Studios (read Zaki’s review here). We talk our likes, our dislikes, and where we’d like to see the Marvel Cinematic Universe go next as it heads towards next year’s Captain America: Civil War. In addition to that, we also discuss the first images from DC Comics’ adaptation Suicide Squad, news that DC/Warner Bros. is having some trouble getting its own superhero universe up and running, the plan to make a feature film about the great “New Coke” disaster of the 1980s, and the latest S [...]

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Ep. 68: The Force Awakens Trailer (with Ray Nowosielski)

Tue, 21 Apr 2015 15:55:37 +0000

The Fandom Awakens! For this week’s show, Brian and Zaki are joined by a special guest, award-winning documentary filmmaker Ray Nowosielski, as they go through the big batch of trailers that dropped in the last few days, including Terminator Genisys, Jurassic World, Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, and, of course, Star Wars: The Force Awakens. But that’s not all!

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Ep. 67: Furious 7

Tue, 07 Apr 2015 14:20:20 +0000

For this week’s show we unpack the number one movie in the country, Furious 7! In addition listen to Zaki’s interview with writer-director Alex Garland about his cerebral sci-fi thriller Ex Machina. But that’s not all, we also talk the trailer for this year’s big spy thrillers, Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation and the James Bond epic Spectre. Plus: Word that Hugh Jackman is ready to hand in his Wolverine walking papers and news that the Star Wars saga is coming soon to digital platforms everywhere.

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Commentary Track: Terminator 2: Judgment Day

Wed, 01 Apr 2015 09:43:04 +0000

It’s time once again for a MovieFilm Commentary Track! For this go-round, Brian and Zaki chat up their thoughts and drop copious amounts of useless trivia while watching one of their favorite films of all time: Terminator 2: Judgement Day. Whether you queue up the film and listen along, or just enjoy the track on your commute to work and back home again — let’s face it, you have the whole movie memorized anyway — get reacquainted with one of the greatest action movies ever made just in time to watch the latest Terminator entry in a few short months! Listen by way of the embed below, or download or stream the show at iTunes or Stitcher. And as always, please do write up a review to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 66: Chappie + Remembering Sam Simon

Wed, 18 Mar 2015 07:53:32 +0000

It’s a catch-all episode of the MovieFilm Podcast as Brian and Zaki await the arrival of the much-anticipated Furious 7, which kicks off the summer movie season in a few short weeks. We’ve still got lots to discuss in the meantime, however, including our thoughts on Neill Blomkamp’s high concept misfire Chappie, as well as Liam Neeson’s latest actioner Run All Night. After that, we fondly remember the late Sam Simon, the comedy genius who shaped an entire generation’s sense of humor thanks to his work on The Simpsons, Taxi, Cheers, and so much more. We also discuss the latest headlines out of Hollywood, including word of a Secret of NIMH remake.

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Ep. 65: Oscar Roundup

Tue, 03 Mar 2015 08:44:49 +0000

We’re very excited to be joined by special guest Sabir Pirzada, staff writer on the CBS series Person of Interest, for this episode, and there’s a lot to cover! Starting with a quick run-down of the latest releases, we segue into our memories of the late Leonard Nimoy, share our response to last week’s underwhelming Oscar-cast, and offer our take on a whole host of headlines flying out of Hollywood, including word of new sequels for Alien and Blade Runner, and possible news on who’ll be helming Sony and Marvel’s upcoming Spider-Man re-reboot. But that’s not all, we also have all the usual listener letters, witty banter, and fanciful digressions you expect.

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Ep. 64: Jupiter Ascending / Kingsman: The Secret Service

Tue, 17 Feb 2015 16:29:36 +0000

The MovieFilm gang is back, and just in time to tackle last week’s big news that Sony and Disney have come to an agreement to share Spider-Man. It’s a deal that few thought would ever actually happen, and we’re here to offer our thoughts on the details of the deal, and what should happen next with the web-slinger. In addition, we talk up Saturday Night Live’s legacy of comedy after forty seasons, and scratch our heads over the stratospheric box office take of Fifty Shades of Grey. After that, it’s on to the main event, as we unpack the eye-popping descent of the Wachowskis’ Jupiter Ascending and the pleasant surprise that is Matthew Vau [...]

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Ep. 63: American Sniper

Wed, 28 Jan 2015 13:02:53 +0000

For this week’s show, we start things off by diving into the number one movie in the country, the Clint Eastwood docudrama American Sniper. In addition to marveling at the war pic’s record-shattering opening weekend, we also get into Bradley Cooper’s performance as well as discussing the role of truth and fiction in historical dramas. From there, you can listen to Zaki’s interview with director Kevin Macdonald about his new submarine thriller Black Sea. After that, it’s on to a whole host of hot headlines, with conversation about whether Johnny Depp was ever really a movie star, whether Chris Pratt has the bona fides to don Indiana Jones’s trademark fedora, whether Ghostbusters should be rebooted, and whether Independence Day should be sequelized. We then cap things off by sharing our mutual impressions of the first trailer for F [...]

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Ep. 62: Our Fave Flicks of 2014!

Wed, 14 Jan 2015 19:42:12 +0000

The MovieFilm crew welcomes in 2015 by taking a fond look back at our favorites from the year just ended. With eclectic lists that run the gamut of styles and genres from Boyhood to Guardians of the Galaxy, Brian and Zaki discuss some of the whys-and-wherefores of their 2015 faves. But that’s not all, they also talk up their varied reactions to the new trailers for Ant-Man, Avengers: Age of Ultron, and 50 Shades of Grey, discuss their antipathy toward the Golden Globes, and unpack the latest Star Wars news. All that, plus the latest new releases, Listener Letters, and more! As always, you can take it all in via the embed below, at

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Ep. 61: The Complicated Journey of The Interview

Tue, 30 Dec 2014 21:18:09 +0000

Between last episode and this one, The Interview went from a planned wide release to a cancelled release to a limited release to an online release. Phew! We attempt to sort through the whirlpool of goings-on surrounding the controversial Seth Rogen-James Franco comedy, while also figuring out whether the movie itself was worth all the hype. In addition, we tackle big questions like whether James Bond can ever be black, whether director Justin Lin can rescue the Star Trek franchise, and whether the traditional late night talk show is a dead format. Of course, there’s plenty more as well as we wrap up 2014 with the usual batch of banter, headlines, and deep thoughts. Listen via iTunes or

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Ep. 60: The Force Awakens Trailer!

Wed, 10 Dec 2014 16:50:36 +0000

It’s been a week-and-a-half since the trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens hit the web, racking up a record 100 million global views in the process, and while it’s generated plenty of commentary, conversation, and even consternation, the one opinion you’ve been waiting for is finally here, as Brian and Zaki chime in on the 88 seconds of footage we’ve seen from the upcoming Disney release, and debate whether we’re underwhelmed, overwhelmed, or just plain whelmed. There’s still more trailers to discuss though, as we share our thoughts on the first look at Universal’s Jurassic World, and pick apart the assembly for Terminator Genesys. In addition, we also talk up some [...]

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Ep. 59: Dumb & Dumber To / The Hunger Games

Tue, 25 Nov 2014 15:08:54 +0000

With Thanksgiving on the horizon, Zaki and Brian are thankful to bring you episode 59 of the MovieFilm Podcast! Brian starts things off by discussing a Q&A event he attended featuring Christopher Nolan while
Zaki shares his thoughts so far on the The Martian, a novel currently being adapted into a Ridley Scott film starring Matt Damon. After a Star Trek: TNG
themed listener letter it’s onto Movie News where the gents discuss the sad turn of events surrounding Bill Cosby, the troubled start to Aaron Sorkin’s Steve Jobs biopic, why Wonder Woman still has them concerned in spite of recently attaching a talented director, as well as their two cents on the teaser for Jurassic World and the roll out plan for theStar Wars: The Force Awakens trailer. After that, Brian shares his thoughts with Zaki on Dumb and Dumber To and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1.

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Ep. 58: Batman ‘66 Hits Blu-ray

Wed, 12 Nov 2014 19:37:20 +0000

After a weeklong break, the boys are back, and with plenty to discuss! First up, Brian shares his thoughts on seeing Steven Spielberg’s 1941 for the first time, and Zaki weighs in on the 1966 Batman TV series getting a high-definition blu-ray release. From there, listen to a snippet from Zaki’s sit-down with Daily Show host Jon Stewart on his new directorial effort, Rosewater, and dive into a conversation on all the latest headlines out of Hollywood, including Marvel’s big “Phase 3? plans.

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Ep. 57: Fury

Thu, 23 Oct 2014 16:05:37 +0000

For this week’s show, we start things out by discussing HBO new a la carte online plans, as well as the new Simpsons World app that offers every episode from that show’s multi-decade history. After that, listen to Zaki’s interview with up-and-coming actress Mikaela Hoover, who appeared in Guardians of the Galaxy last summer, and has a new webseries entitled Zombie Basement on the way.

From there, it’s on to headlines, with Robert Downey Jr. signing to appear in more Marvel films, DC’s overloaded slate of superhero movies, and Johnny Depp’s questionable costume choice for the upcoming Into the Woods. After that it’s the main event, with the guys explaining why they liked — but didn’t love — the new Brad Pitt starrer Fury. Of cour [...]

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Ep. 56: More Iron Man for Downey?

Thu, 09 Oct 2014 16:31:59 +0000

In this week’s show, Brian and Zaki make plans to leave Gotham, discuss whether Robert Downey Jr. will/should make another Iron Man movie, and the news that Paul Feig has signed on to direct an all-female Ghostbusters cast. We also unpack the all-new animated series Star Wars Rebels, and Brian explains to Zaki why he should watch David Fincher’s latest, Gone Girl. But that’s not all! We also have an exclusive conversation with director David Dobkin about his new film The Judge, opening Friday.

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Ep. 55: Gotham

Thu, 25 Sep 2014 09:44:41 +0000

For this week’s show, we pick apart the premiere episode of Fox’s new Batman-minus-Batman TV series Gotham. We look at what worked, what didn’t, and where we hope things go in the weeks ahead. In addition, Zaki discusses how Liam Neeson and Denzel Washington have cornered the market on “Old Guys Beating People Up” movies via A Walk Among Tombstones and The Equzalizer. Oh, we also have an exclusive interview with Mike Shoemaker, co-creator of the hilarious Hulu original series The Awesomes. All that, plus listener letters, and the latest headlines out of Hollywood, including word that Matt Damon is set to return as Jason Bourne, and rumors that William Shatner may again don his space suit to play Captain James T. Kirk. As always, please hit up iTunes a [...]

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Ep. 54: Summer Movie Season In Review

Thu, 11 Sep 2014 15:47:59 +0000

For our first episode of the fall season, the MovieFilm Podcast is proud to present the audio from a roundtable interview with actors Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig, and director Craig Johnson, about their new film The Skeleton Twins. After that, we dive into the latest headlines out of Hollywood, including our thoughts on the newly-revealed Batmobile from Batman v. Superman, word that Sylvester Stallone may be getting ready to strap on the machete and play Rambo one last time, and some new rumors about what to expect from Star Wars: Episode VII. After that, it’s onto the main event, as we continue our annual tradition of looking back at the just-concluded summer season’s spate of releases, from The Amazing Spider-Man 2 to

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Ep. 53: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)

Wed, 20 Aug 2014 14:40:54 +0000

It’s Turtle time for the MovieFilm duo, as Brian and Zaki discuss the latest big screen iteration of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and wonder whether producer Michael Bay’s take on the hoary franchise is a step up from the 1990s version. But that’s not all, we also share our fond memories of the late, great Robin Williams, including recommending some of our favorite flicks from his oeuvre, and discuss the latest headlines out of Hollywood. In addition, Zaki shares his exclusive interview with actors Chloë Grace Moretz & Liana Liberato and author Gayle Forman about their new film If I Stay.

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Ep. 52: Guardians of the Galaxy

Wed, 06 Aug 2014 11:45:55 +0000

In this week’s installment of the MovieFilm Podcast (the two year anniversary of the show!) Brian and Zaki talk about the Batman v Superman Comic Con footage, Wonder Woman’s new look, the potential for an all-female Ghostbusters movie, and Ridley Scott’s forthcoming space film (which isn’t the one you may be thinking of.)

Zaki also has a special interview with Matt Akey, executive producer at Legend3D, who talks the nuts and bolts of 3D filmmaking, including their work with director Michael Bay on the number one film of the year, Transformers: Age of Extinction. After that, it’s on to the main event, Marvel’s latest greatest hit, Guardians of the Galaxy.

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Ep. 51: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes + Matt Reeves Interview

Wed, 16 Jul 2014 09:36:05 +0000

This week on a very apes-centric episode of The MovieFilm Podcast we have not one, but TWO interviews with the filmmakers of the number one movie in the country, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes - first with the film’s director, Matt Reeves, then with producer and co-writer, Mark Bomback.

Amidst all of this ape talk Brian and Zaki still manage to discuss their thoughts on the close of Fox Television’s special truncated return of 24, the fluctuating future of The Amazing Spider-Man series, as well as the trailer for Disney and Marvel’s upcoming animated feature Big Hero 6. Then it’s onto the boys’ thoughts on Dawn of the Planet of the Apes! Give it a listen via the embed below, or download or stream at iTunes or Stitcher. Like always, [...]

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Commentary Track: Planet of the Apes (1968)

Mon, 07 Jul 2014 06:59:39 +0000

It’s an off-week for the MovieFilm Podcast, but Brian and Zaki are here to inaugurate a brand-new feature for the show: the MovieFilm Commentary Track! Yes, due to popular demand, at periodic intervals, we’ll be selecting a Movie That Matters from years past and offering up comments and conversation in real time as we watch right alongside you. For our very first yak track, just in time for Friday’s highly-anticipated release of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, we’ve selected the 1968 original that got the whole franchise started: Planet of the Apes, starring Charlton Heston and directed by Franklin Schaffner. So cue up the film, grab some popcorn, and get ready to join in on the chat! We’ll be back next week with our regular MovieFilm installment to talk up Dawn with spoilers galore. Listen by way of the embed below, or download or stream the show at

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Ep. 50: Transformers: Age of Extinction

Tue, 01 Jul 2014 16:03:33 +0000

For the big 50th episode of the MovieFilm show, Zaki and Brian reminisce about the long strange journey the show has taken before diving into some Listener Letters. After that, they’re joined by author Andrew Farago, who talks up his new book, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Ultimate Visual History as well as the new trailer for the upcoming Turtles reboot film. After that, it’s onto a spirited discussion of the latest headlines, including a new life for Community, a new direction for Fox’s Predator, and a new(-ish) title for The Terminator, as well as the latest worries out of Star Wars land, including the possibility that it gets pushed from its Christmas 2015 slot to [...]

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Ep. 49: 22 Jump Street / How To Train Your Dragon / Edge of Tomorrow

Tue, 17 Jun 2014 10:00:25 +0000

On this week’s installment of the MovieFilm Podcast, Zaki sits down to chat with cast members from
Clint Eastwood’s upcoming adaptation of Jersey Boys. Then, it’s a rip roaring ride as Brian finally gets around to seeing A Million Ways to Die in the West
- and wonders where all the jokes went. There’s plenty of movie news to discuss, what with the plotted course of DCs cinematic universe having been leaked, rumors of The Amazing Spider-Man sequel being delayed, and major set-backs related to production on Star Wars Episode VII. After that it’s time for Trailer Talk, featuring Seth Rogan and James Franco’s latest, The Interview, as well as Denzel’s upcoming outing, The Equalizer. Then it’s the main event as Brian and Zaki discuss three, count ‘em, three big summer movies: 22 Jump Street, How To Train Your Dragon 2 and Edge of Tomorrow.

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Ep. 48: X-Men: Days of Future Past

Tue, 03 Jun 2014 19:29:16 +0000

For this week’s episode, Brian and Zaki start things off with my exclusive interview with director Gillian Robespierre about her endearing new romantic-comedy Obvious Child, starring Jenny Slate. We then transition to the latest round of headlines, including the recent movement on Marvel Studios’ upcoming Ant-Man adaptation, with writer/director Edgar Wright begging off the diminutive hero. We then transition to the latest news on Star Wars: Episode VII, as wel [...]

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Ep. 47: Godzilla (with Hasan Minhaj)

Tue, 20 May 2014 10:40:32 +0000

We start this week’s show off with Zaki’s interview with CHEF writer/director/star Jon Favreau, who talks not only about his new film but also shares his thoughts on the current state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe after he pretty much kicked it into gear with IRON MAN. After that, Brian and Zaki (still no Sean this week!) are joined by special guest Hasan Minhaj (MTV’s FAILOSOPHY), who talks up his new project, the globe-spanning doc Standup Planet, and joins us as we discuss Viggo Mortensen’s unvarnished take on Peter Jackson and the LORD OF THE RINGS films, the HARRY POTTER spin-off/prequel Alfonso Cuaron is currently circling, plus Zack Snyder’s surprise reveal of the brand new Batmobile!

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Ep. 46: The Amazing Spider-Man 2

Tue, 06 May 2014 10:35:58 +0000

This week on the MovieFilm Podcast, a Sean-less Zaki and Brian kick things off by discussing Jon Favreau’s return to his indie writing/directing roots with the cooking dramady, Chef. Zaki also has an interesting sit-down with writer/director Steven Knight, whose latest film, Locke, sees Tom Hardy in a role that takes place almost entirely in a car.

The two also share their thoughts on the recently dropped trailer for the upcoming Fox drama Gotham, question the thinking behind the recently announced Beverly Hills Cop 4, share encouraged opinions about the recent Star Wars casting news, and then talk at length about the current #1 movie in the country, The Amazing Spider-Man 2.

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Ep. 45: The Phantom Menace 15th Anniversary

Wed, 23 Apr 2014 13:27:36 +0000

“A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…” Well, more precisely, it was fifteen years ago that Star Wars: The Phantom Menace was released into theaters. While feelings on that film range from “meh” to flames on the side of one’s face, the MovieFilm guys decide to forego that well-worn conversation and instead look back at the worldwide phenomenon that lead up to and followed the first Star Wars film to be released after the instantly iconic original trilogy.

But that’s not all! With Sean out this week, Zaki and Brian are joined by fellow podcaster Parvez Ahmed as they look at the Johnny Depp flop Transcendence, consider Richard Donner’s insistence that a Spielberg-inspired sequel for The Goonies is in the works, examine Star Wars scribe Simon Kinberg’s comments on considering the Expanded Universe for the upcoming films, and discuss the tra [...]

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Ep. 44: Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Tue, 08 Apr 2014 08:52:40 +0000

This week we kick things off talking about Darren Aronofsky’s divisive epic, Noah, and Arnold Schwarzenegger’s latest action flick, Sabotage. Then, listen in as our very own Zaki Hasan sits down with actor/producer Nick Frost to talk about his newest film Cuban Fury. From there we ruminate on The Matrix’s fifteenth anniversary, news of a Key and Peele produced remake of Police Academy, wonder who was the first kid to stop standing on his desk once Robin William left the classroom in Dead Poet’s Society, share varying degrees of optimism (or lack there of) based on the recent trailer for the Michael Bay produced Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, then top it all of with an in-depth discussion on Marvel’s latest smash hit Captain America: The Winter Soldier.

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Ep. 43: Speed 20th Anniversary

Mon, 24 Mar 2014 05:34:41 +0000

This week we celebrate the 20th anniversary of one of the greatest action thrillers of all time, the Keanu Reeves-Sandra Bullock starrer Speed. But while we take a wistful look back at Jan de Bont’s bus-gone-wild thriller, we also talk up brand-spankin’ new releases like Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel and the latest sequel for the Muppets, and we unpack some of the latest headlines out of Hollywood, including word that Captain America 3 and Batman vs. Superman are set for a superhero showdown on the same opening weekend, possible directors for the long-gestating Ghostbusters 3, and the actor that David Fincher really wants to play Steve Jobs in his upcoming biopic about the Apple founder. All that, plus the usual Listener Letters, and Speed-related movie quiz to wrap things up. You can either stream it below, or listen at [...]

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Ep. 42: Remembering Harold Ramis (with Sameer Gardezi)

Sun, 09 Mar 2014 21:49:30 +0000

We’re joined this week by award-winning comedy writer Sameer Gardezi (Modern Family, The Goodwin Games) as we riff on the latest noteworthy news out of La-La-Land. First up, our assorted reactions to last week’s Oscarcast, which saw 12 Years a Slave crowned Best Picture. After that, a brief conversation about Liam Neeson’s latest action movie turn, Non-Stop, and Zaki’s panel interview with director Scott Waugh and star Aaron Paul about the video game adaptation Need For Speed.

From there, after briefly discussing the trailers for Godzilla and Transformers: Age of Extinction, as well as latest word on the latest Terminator, we head into a fond remembrance of

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Ep. 41: The Lego Movie

Mon, 24 Feb 2014 05:11:21 +0000

As promised in the opening theme song, this episode kicks off with
“Zaki, Sean and Brian talkin’ ’bout movies.” Lots of movies. Zaki
enlightens the others on Kevin Costner’s spy flick 3 Days to Kill, Brian and Zaki discuss The Lego Movie and RoboCop, and Sean weighs in on All is Lost and the occasional glimpses of Riddick he spied from a neighbor’s screen while sitting on an airplane.

From there the guys share their pleasant surprise at the adventure abounding in the Guardians of the Galaxy[...]

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Ep. 40: Remembering RoboCop

Sun, 09 Feb 2014 21:42:20 +0000

This week’s MovieFilm adventure kicks off with our hosts talking up their latest entertainment exploits which include The Lego Movie, The Monuments Men, Philomena, a documentary about iconic movie poster artist Drew Struzan, and the break-neck paced, thrill-ride that is Downton Abbey.

Hollywood Headlines follow and there’s much to discuss what with recently leaked designs featuring the titular heroes of the upcoming Michael Bay produced Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, the decidedly unusual casting choice of Jessie Eisenberg as Lex Luther for the upcoming Batman vs. Superman flick, and a moment is taken to reflect on the untimely passing of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman.

Then, inspired by the soon-to-be-released reboot, the MovieFilm trio look back on a Movie That Matters: the original 1987 RoboCop.

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Ep. 39: Ride Along / Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit

Sun, 26 Jan 2014 08:08:55 +0000

Brian gives his take on two-week box office topper Ride Along while Zaki talks Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, leading both to ponder the latter’s struggle to find a larger audience. Next up is Zaki’s interview with Oscar nominated actress and current star of At Middleton, Vera Farmiga. After that the guys talk Batman vs Superman’s
one year push to 2016, what’s in store for Indiana Jones now that his franchise is
officially a Disney property, Bill Murray’s confession about why he did
the Garfield movies, as well as Star Wars news, Listener Le [...]

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Ep. 38: Our Favorite Flicks of 2013

Mon, 13 Jan 2014 16:43:41 +0000

Hello and Happy New Year from the MovieFilm Podcast! It’s the first episode of 2014 and the gang kicks it off with brief discussions on Lone Survivor, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and Anchorman 2. They also evaluate the noticeable rise in quality since Dan Harmon’s return to Community, and ponder the merits and Gerard Butler-y-ness of the recently announced remake of Point Break.

Then it’s the main event. With a new year upon us, the guys take a moment to look back and reflect on their favorite movies of 2013. Agree or disagree with the films you’ve seen, or pull out a pen and paper and write down the ones that you haven’t. And be sure to let them know what YOUR favorite films of 2013 were, they’d love to hear it.

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Ep. 37: Christmas Movies!

Tue, 24 Dec 2013 05:20:56 +0000

‘Tis the season for another episode of The MovieFilm Podcast. This week, Sean and Brian are driving the sleigh for the first time without Zaki (check that... brand new daddy, Zaki) and invite you all to cozy
’round the fireplace for talks of TV, trailers, ant men, and of course...Christmas Movies. We are the marshmallow in your hot chocolate and
the new pair of slippers from yer’ Aunt Edna. So whether you’re wrapping presents, trimming the tree, or trekking cross country this holiday season, switch us on. Yule be glad you did!

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Ep. 36: Remembering Paul Walker

Sun, 08 Dec 2013 11:44:17 +0000

Join in as we ruminate on the recent announcement of Gal Gadot as the soon-to-be first silver screen Wonder Woman, talk up the trailers for Noah and The Amazing Spider-man 2, as well as discuss J.J. Abrams
long-coming admission that Zaki was right all along about Star Trek Into Darkness‘ marketing strategy.
The boys also take a moment to remember the all-too-soon passing of Paul
Walker, and think about what’s come before and what’s up ahead with The
Fast and the Furious franchise.

Then [...]

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Ep. 35: Remembering Oliver Stone’s JFK (with Paul Shirey)

Mon, 25 Nov 2013 06:14:27 +0000

The MovieFilm gang is joined once again by friend of the show Paul Shirey, newly-minted editor-in-chief of Joblo.com. And he couldn’t have picked a better show to add his voice too, as we’ve got conversation on the latest installments of the long-running Die Hard and Mad Max franchises, potential titles for the much-anticipated Superman/Batman team-up pic, and the possible sequel to It’s a Wonderful Life that was briefly being discussed last week.

In addition, we mark the fiftieth anniversary of the passing of President John F. Kennedy with a lengthy Movies That Matter discussion on Oliver Stone’s seminal courtroom drama JFK. In addition t [...]

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Ep. 34: Thor: The Dark World

Mon, 11 Nov 2013 08:13:54 +0000

It’s hammer time for the MovieFilm gang! After discussing some of the latest news on the next Star Wars flick and dishing on the new trailers for Captain America: The Winter Soldier and X-Men: Days of Future Past, Sean, Brian, and Zaki break through the spoiler wall and offer their thoughts on the good, the bad, and the ugly about the latest opus from Marvel Studios — Thor: The Dark World. But that’s not all, there’s also the usual Listener Letters, Hollywood Headlines, and a MovieFilm Quiz to top things off. As usual, you can stream it below, or listen via iTunes or Stitcher. Make sure to visit

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Ep. 33: Captain Phillips & Remembering Apollo 13

Mon, 21 Oct 2013 06:19:32 +0000

The gang reconvenes this week to talk up the latest TV news, including the quickie cancellation of NBC’s Ironside, and the Peacock’s slow descent to seventh (!!) place in the ratings. In addition, we also discuss the skyrocketing success of AMC’s The Walking Dead, the latest news on Jurassic World, and the major floppage of Julian Assange bio The Fifth Estate and the long-awaited (or not so much) Sylvester Stallone-Arnold Schwarzenegger team-up flick Escape Plan at the box office. Then, after a brief conversation about Tom Hanks’ new film Captain Phillips, we dive into a Movies That Matter unpacking Tom Hanks’ seminal space pic Apollo 13 from 1995.

But that’s not all, this episode Zaki has two — count ‘em, [...]

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Ep. 32: Gravity

Tue, 08 Oct 2013 05:48:09 +0000

The missing-in-action Sean Coyle rejoins Zaki and Brian for the latest MovieFilm show, and just in time too! We start things off with Zaki’s exclusive chat with film legend Danny Trejo about his latest Machete movie, and then we dive into a dissection of some of the new TV offerings for this fall season, including reactions to Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Blair Underwood-led remake of Ironside. After that, we give our take on the upcoming Gotham TV series prequelizing the Batman mythology, unpack the trailers for I, Frankenstein and Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, and indulge in a lengthy, spoiler-filled discussion of Alfonso Cuaron’s eye-popping 3D opus Gravity. All that, plus the usual Listener Letters and back-and-forth banter you’ve come to know and love from the Mr. [...]

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Ep. 31: Prisoners / Rush

Mon, 23 Sep 2013 03:46:27 +0000

For this week’s MovieFilm excursion, we start things off with some highlights from Zaki’s roundtable interview with actor/writer/director Joseph Gordon-Levitt about his new film Don Jon, then we dive into the latest headlines out of Hollywood, including Ben Affleck’s first comments since taking on the iconic cowl of Batman, news that there’s going to a World of difference in the next Jurassic Park adventure, and uber producer Jerry Bruckheimer’s surprise split from Disney after almost twenty years toiling for the Mouse House.

In addition, we discuss the trailers for Keanu Reeves’ 47 Ronin, and the Sly Stallone-Robert De Niro boxing dramedy Grudge Match. After that, we talk up the week’s big releases: dark melodrama Prisoners, starring Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhall, and director Ron Howard’s new opus Rush[...]

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Interview: Short Term 12’s Destin Cretton and Brie Larson

Tue, 10 Sep 2013 03:29:48 +0000

Recently, Zaki was able to sit down and speak with Destin Cretton, writer/director of the critically acclaimed film Short Term 12, along with its star Brie Larson. Cretton talks about his real life experiences which informed the story while Larson talks about what goes into crafting a nuanced and layered role such as this one. You can listen to the entire interview emended below.

Short Term 12 is currently playing in limited release.

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Interview: Una Noche Writer/Director Lucy Mulloy

Tue, 10 Sep 2013 03:19:20 +0000

Una Noche tells the
harrowing and heartbreaking story of three teenagers who attempt the
treacherous 90 mile, shark-infested trek from Cuba to Miami in nothing
but a shoddy raft. Based on a true story, it’s a gritty and gripping
tale about what situations and circumstances can drive a person to do.
Brian was fortunate to speak with the film’s writer and director, Lucy
Mulloy, and you can find the entire interview embedded below. Mulloy
talks about her own time spent in Cuba, the inspiration for the film, as
well as the unique complications that can arise filming in a country
where film unions and regulations aren’t really a “thing.”

Una Noche is currently available on iTunes and will be playing theatrical in Los Angeles beginning September 13th.

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Ep. 30: Summer Movie Season in Review

Tue, 10 Sep 2013 02:51:05 +0000

The MovieFilm Podcast has officially entered its thirties, and it is brimming over with podcast-y goodness! Though Sean is sadly absent once more, Brian and Zaki soldier on, discussing recently announced Terminator 5 director Alan Taylor, Josh Brolin’s thoughts on being in the running for Batman vs Superman, and the meaning of Katherine Heigl in non-speaking roles in cough syrup commercials.

We also ruminate on the summer movie season - which movies met our expectations and which ones fell short, and there’s a bevy of trailers to pore over as well, including Robocop, Bad Grandpa, and

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Ep. 29: Ben Affleck is Batman!

Mon, 26 Aug 2013 06:07:38 +0000

Brian and Zaki have plenty to say about the latest actor to done the hallowed cape and cowl, and you can hear us go from cautiously wary to cautiously optimistic in real time. But that’s not all we cover! We also chime in on a trio of unnecessary remakes/reboots: MGM’s new version of Ben-Hur, the new film adaptation of The Twilight Zone to be directed by Joseph Kosinsky, and the potential TV series based on Rambo. In addition, we also discuss the latest news on the latest Star Wars, and have an in-depth conversation on Edgar Wright’s newest offering, The World’s End, including some highlights from a roundtable interview with Wright and stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. Listen to the show via the embed below, or download or stream at

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Ep. 28: The Fugitive 20th Anniversary

Mon, 12 Aug 2013 03:39:41 +0000

For the latest MovieFilm episode, the gang celebrates the twentieth anniversary of the 1993 release of The Fugitive, starring Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones in one of the greatest action movies of all time. We delve into its making, offer our thoughts on why it works so well, and chime on the follow-ups. Before that though, we start things off with Zaki’s exclusive interview with actor Ashton Kutcher and director Joshua Stern about their work on the all-new Steve Jobs biopic Jobs.

[...]

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Ep. 27: The Wolverine

Mon, 29 Jul 2013 07:19:57 +0000

The MovieFilm Podcast marks one momentous year of power-packed production! To celebrate, the Mr. Boy gang is joined once more by Paul Shirey, news editor at Joblo.com, to share his firsthand account of sitting in the famed Hall H at the San Diego Comic-Con as the year’s biggest movie announcements were being unfurled. Get the full skinny on Superman-Batman, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, and more! But that’s not all! We also discuss the just-announced Rocky spin-off entitled Creed, and engage in a spoiler-filled conversation about the latest opus from Fox’s X-Men franchise, The Wolverine (

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Ep. 26: Death of The Lone Ranger!

Mon, 15 Jul 2013 06:06:18 +0000

Lots to listen for in the latest MovieFilm show! After listening to the audio from Zaki’s exclusive interview with directors Jim Rash & Nat Faxon about their lovely new film The Way Way Back, you can hear the gang discuss the floptastic reception accorded to Disney’s big budget gamble The Lone Ranger (which, you’ll recall, Zaki has been signing high praises of), and try to figure out where the fault lies — in its stars or within us. We also talk about whether we’re all suffering from superhero burnout after the destruction-fueled climax of Man of Steel, and offer our takes on the trailers for Lindsay Lohan’s new film The Canyons, Vince Vaughn in Delivery Man, and The Lego Movie[...]

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Ep. 25: White House Down / The Lone Ranger / The Heat

Tue, 02 Jul 2013 06:06:29 +0000

Lots to listen to as the MovieFilm Podcast marks a quarter-century! First up, Zaki has his take on new releases White House Down, The Lone Ranger, and The Heat, including the audio from his exclusive interview with director Paul Feig about the Sandra Bullock-Melissa McCarthy comedy. After that, the gang discusses Pixar’s decision to cut down on the amount of sequels they produce, Paramount’s plans to reboot the Terminator franchise, and how the bursting-at-the-seams schedule of summer 2015 movies might just end up breaking the geek world in half!

We also take stock of the summer season so far, and see how the box office take of the big release stack up to their predictions. In addition, there’s discussions of the trailer for the Ryan Reynolds-Jeff Bridges team-up R.I.P.D., and the Sylvester Stallone-Arnold Schwarzen [...]

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Ep. 24: Man of Steel

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:37:15 +0000

The MovieFilm gang reunites to discuss the latest (greatest?) cinematic exploit of Superman, with all three offering a rapturous reaction. But that’s not all! Speaking of rapturous, there’s also Zaki’s in-depth interview with Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and Craig Robinson of the hilarious end-of-the-world comedy This Is The End (check out the full transcript here). In addition, we talk up the latest news on the latest Terminator movie (including word that sixty-something Ah-Nold might be cyborging up again), dissect the doomsaying predictions from Steven Spielberg & George Lucas that the end of cinema is nigh, and offer our takes on the new trailers for 300: Rise of An Empire, and The Hobbit: The Desolate of Smaug, and we top things off with a MovieFilm quiz where Sean and Zaki test their Superman tri [...]

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Ep. 23: The Hangover Part III / Fast & Furious 6 / After Earth

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 01:30:46 +0000

Sean rejoins the gang for this week’s ep and starts out with a belated review of Star Trek Into Darkness before we launch into in-depth conversations on The Hangover Part III, Fast & Furious 6, and After Earth. In addition, we also get in-depth discussions on the all-new trailers for Ender’s Game and The World’s End, plus commentary on Henry Cavill joining the long-development feature adaptation of The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Whoopi Goldberg joining the cast of the Michael Bay-produced Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reboot, the possibility that Skyfall director Sam Mendes might return for back-to-back Bond adventures, and more. All that, and the usual listener letters to start things off and a movie quiz to wrap things up. Stream below, or listen/download through iTunes or via

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Ep. 22: Star Trek Into Darkness

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:46:10 +0000

It’s just Brian and Zaki for this week’s installment of the MovieFilm Podcast, but they have plenty to discuss. First up, Zaki offers his thoughts on The Great Gatsby and the all-new animated feature Superman Unbound. After that, a discussion on the latest Hollywood Headlines, including the delay of the much-anticipated (by us) Jurassic Park 4, and what it means for the future of the hallowed dino-franchise. Also, they take a look at the new trailers for Anchorman 2, Riddick and the upcoming TV series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. In addition, Zaki interviews with director Sarah Polley about her fascinating new documentary Stories We Tell, and he and Brian go in-depth and all-in on spoilers for a lengthy chat about Star Trek Into Darkness, discussing the plot, what works, what doesn’t, and why it failed to take off at the box office as expected. Lots to listen for in this latest episode, so make it so [...]

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Ep. 21: Iron Man 3

Mon, 06 May 2013 06:12:08 +0000

Just in time for the summer movie season, Brian Hall rejoins the MovieFilm boys for an in-depth, spoileriffic discussion of Marvel Studios’ Iron Man 3, which kicked off its record-setting box office run this past weekend. Sean and Brian explain why they loved it, and Zaki explains why he just liked it. In addition to that, the gang picks up apart the trailers for Thor: The Dark World and Now You See Me, dish on the latest news out of Star Wars land, and weigh the pros and cons of yet another Die Hard sequel hitting theaters. All that, plus the usual listener letters, random observations, and witty banter you’ve come to expect every fortnight. In other big news, in addition to being available to listen via iTunes, the MovieFilm show is now a part of

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Ep. 20: Oblivion (with Paul Shirey)

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 05:34:08 +0000

When it came time to record the big 20th episode of the MovieFilm Podcast, Brian was too busy earning a living to join us, but Joblo.com News Editor Paul Shirey gamely jumped in at the last second to pinch-hit, joining Zaki and Sean for an in-depth discussion on the estimable ouvre (however that’s pronounced…) of one Thomas C. Mapother IV, a.k.a. Tom Cruise. In addition to talking up Cruise’s newest opus, big budget sci-fi’er Oblivion, they also delve deep into his catalog of successful and not-so-successful entries, and attempt to divine how (and why) the one-time Jerry Maguire has had such a consistent track record at the global box office for more than thirty years. The gang also goes gaga over the extended trailer for much-anticipated Superman reboot Man of Steel, wonder if there’s an audience for the newest iteration of The Lone Ranger, and asks what the heck is going on [...]

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Ep. 19: G.I. Joe: Retaliation / Jurassic Park 3D

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 08:55:32 +0000

In this episode of MovieFilm, the gang share their thoughts on the global blockbuster G.I. Joe: Retaliation and lionize the late Roger Ebert. In addition, we use the occasion of Jurassic Park’s twentieth anniversary re-release to reminisce about Steven Spielberg’s modern classic, opining on why it still matters even after all these years. But that’s not all. You’ll also hear the varied reactions to the first trailers for the upcoming The Wolverine and 2 Guns, plus the usual batch of Listener Letters and Hollywood Headlines and more. You can stream the episode below, or download at the link if you prefe [...]

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Ep. 18: The Incredible Burt Wonderstone / Olympus Has Fallen

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 05:17:46 +0000

The latest MovieFilm installment starts off with Zaki’s interview with legendary G.I. Joe writer Larry Hama as he discusses the origins of the Marvel Comics run and the continuing popularity of the “Real American Hero” line thirty-plus years later. From there, the gang discusses new releases The Incredible Burt Wonderstone and Olympus Has Fallen, seguing from there into the latest round of Hollywood Headlines, with a focus this week on old TV shows transitioning into new movies, including 24, The Man From U.N.C.L.E., Good Times (??), and the headline-making, Kickstarter-funded Veronica Mars feature film. In addition, we have in-depth discussions on the new trailers for Kick Ass 2, Star Trek Into Darkness, and TV’s Hannibal, plus a fond thirtieth anniversary reminiscence of Francis Ford Coppola’s classic The Outsiders, and a MovieFilm quiz on the many [...]

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The MovieFilm Podcast - Jim Sturgess Interview

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:29:25 +0000

Did you enjoy the conversation Zaki shared with Upside Down actor Jim Sturgess during Episode 17 of The MoveFilm Podcast? Then why not give the full, unabridged interview a listen via the link below. We think you’re going to like it.
Upside Down stars Jim Sturgess, Kirsten Dunst and opens in limited release on March 15th.

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Ep. 17: Oz, The Great and Powerful + Remembering The Goonies

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 04:32:15 +0000

On this week’s show, Zaki starts things off with an exclusive interview with actor Jim Sturgess about his new film Upside Down. After that, the MovieFilm gang discusses why big budget fairytale Oz the Great and Powerful is a hit while Jack the Giant Slayer isn’t. In addition, they talk up the Academy Awards and whether Argo really deserved Best Picture, and try to make sense of exactly why some folks seem to really dislike Anne Hathaway. All that, plus the latest developments on Warner Bros.’ long-delayed, long-suffering Justice League movie, who is and isn’t coming back for Star Wars: Episode VII, and more, all topped off with a Movies That Matter segment reminiscing on 1985’s Goonies, and an Oscars-themed quiz administered by Sean. It’s two hours of MovieFilm goodness for [...]

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Ep. 16: A Good Day to Die Hard

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 06:45:43 +0000

"Dissecting Die Hard!" For this week's installment, the MovieFilm crew spends the bulk of the time discussing Bruce Willis' latest exploit as Detective John McClane in the critically lambasted A Good Day to Die Hard. Is it just plain fun or just plain dumb? We get into it (with me expanding on my review from last week). In addition, we also talk up the latest developments as far as who might man the director's chair for the next James Bond movie after the skyrise of Skyfall, offer up some very wary predictions on the Oscars, and indulge in a conversation on whether we're past the point where movie stars are popular enough to get people to pony up for tickets. All that, plus a quiz from Brian on the many facets of the Die Hard franchise, the newest developments on Star Wars: Episode VII, and another batch of Listener Letters for this sixteenth episode of the MovieFilm Podcast. Like every episode, You can stream it below or just download at the link. Also like every episode, make sure to write a review or rank us on iTunes, and be sure to hit "like" on our official Facebook page.

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Ep. 15: Super Bowl Trailers

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 06:57:57 +0000

For this week's MovieFilm Podcast, Brian emerges from the hyperbaric chamber that is "film post-production" to get caught up on the latest out of La-La-Wood. In Headlines, we discuss the total floppage of Sylvester Stallone's latest actioner Bullet to the Head (not to mention why sixty-somethings shouldn't use growth hormones), and also talk about why Warner Bros. reboot of Godzilla sounds promising, why their plans for Justice Leaguedon't, and the latest news on the upcoming Star Wars: Episode VII. All that, plus discussions on the Super Bowl trailers for this summer's most anticipated flicks, my exclusive interview with writer/director Roman Coppola on writing Moonrise Kingdom and directing A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan, and just in time for Valentine's Day comes Sean's movie quiz on romantic comedies. As always, You can stream it below or download at the link. Make sure you write a review or rank us on iTunes, and be sure to hit "like" on our official Facebook page.

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Ep. 14: Our Favorite Movie Presidents (with Paul Shirey)

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 08:19:31 +0000

We're joined once more by JoBlo.com News Editor Paul Shirey for this week's MovieFilm show as we discuss the trifecta of fail that is Arnold Schwarzenegger's The Last Stand, Lindsay Lohan's The Canyons, and the underwhelming Oscar nominations. Speaking of fail, Zaki also interviews comedian Hasan Minhaj about Failosophy, the new show he's hosting for MTV. In addition to all that, we also unpack the trailers for RED 2, the remake of horror classic The Evil Dead, and political thriller Olympus Has Fallen, and we close out with a celebration of Inauguration Day with a quiz administered by Yours Truly testing the guys' knowledge of presidential movies. This one is packed-to-the-gills and plenty of fun, so make sure to give it a listen! You can stream it below or download at the link. Like always, make sure you write a review or rank us on iTunes, and be sure to hit "like" on our official Facebook page.

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Ep. 13: Our Favorites of 2012

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:10:40 +0000

Welcome to the first MovieFilm episode of 2013! This week the gang’s all here and with plenty to discuss, including Sean’s surprising okay-ness with acapella comedy Pitch Perfect, our take on Samuel L. Jackson’s take on Spielberg’s Lincoln, and a discussion about whether or not an arsenal of sequels can help or hurt a film series. We also weigh in on Zero Dark Thirty and Gangster Squad, all leading to Zaki, Sean and Brian’s look back at their standout films of 2012.

As always, stream it below, or download at this link. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, send them along to MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com, or to our official Facebook page. And be sure to

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Ep. 12: Holiday Travel and Trailer Talk

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 11:11:37 +0000

The last MovieFilm installment of 2012 finds the gang sans holiday-traveler Sean, but Zaki and Brian still have plenty to talk about as they ponder the REAL reasoning behind G.I. Joe: Retaliation’s nearly one year push, wonder if they’re getting too old for this “stuff” after seeing the Pacific Rim trailer, and as for reviews? Brian adds to the conversation started last episode regarding Jack Reacher, and the guys share their thoughts (with an asterisk) on This Is 40 and Django Unchained. Oh, and the Police Academy movies may happen to factor into the mix as well.

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Ep. 11: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Illness

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 06:19:48 +0000

It’s trailers-a-go-go for this episode of the MovieFilm show as the Mr. Boy gang embarks on an extended dissection of the latest assemblages for some of the most highly-anticipated impending releases from the Dream Factory, including Tom Cruise in Oblivion, Will Smith in After Earth, and the first looks at JJ Abrams’ sequel Star Trek Into Darkness and Zack Snyder’s Superman reboot Man of Steel. In addition, the guys give their take on the Golden Globe nominations, and Zaki talks about how The Hobbit nearly made him throw up. There’s a whole lot more than that, though, including brief discussions on Jack Reacher and The Guilt Trip, and a holiday-themed movie quiz to help celebrate the season. As always, stream it below, or download at the link. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, send them along t [...]

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Ep. 10: Skyfall / Lincoln

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 06:29:34 +0000

The MovieFilm show hits double-digits! For this week's headlines, we talk about the latest developments on the Star Wars front, debate Joseph Gordon-Levitt possibly donning Batman's cape-and-cowl in the Justice League movie, get cautiously optimistic for how X-Men: Days of Future Past is shaping up, and decide that our excitement for the Boy Meets World spin-off means we're hopelessly stuck in the '90s. It doesn't stop there, though. There's also an exclusive interview with Rich Handley, author of the new book, A Matter of Time: The Unauthorized Back to the Future Lexicon.

In new releases, we have lengthy discussions on Steven Spielberg's latest opus, Lincoln, and the new James Bond flick, Skyfall, with Brian and Sean putting their heads together and attempting to stump me, the self-proclaimed Bond-spert, with a 007 trivia assault. Yep, just another fun episode of the MovieFilm Podcast. You can stream it below, or download it at the link. As always, send us your questions, comments and concerns at MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com or our official Facebook page, and make sure to write up a review at iTunes if the fancy strikes. Enjoy!

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Ep. 9: Robert Zemeckis Takes Flight

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 05:42:30 +0000

Verily, our cup runneth over for the latest MovieFilm Podcast! The biggest news is Zaki’s extended, exclusive interview with Tripp Vinson, producer of the controversial Red Dawn remake wherein he explains how this new version of the tale is different from the ’80s original (as well as his hidden connection to The Hangover). But that’s not all: we also offer our take on the latest directorial contenders for the upcoming Star Wars sequel from Disney, Mark Wahlberg starring in Michael Bay’s Transformers 4 (yes, they’re making that), devour the trailer for Brad Pitt’s big budget zombie flick World War Z, chat briefly about Skyfall and Wreck-It Ralph, and soar through an in-depth discussion of Robert Zemeckis’ much-anticipated return to live action with Flight while offering our thoughts on the rest of the director’s oeuvre There’s plenty more than [...]

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Ep. 8: Star Wars Lives!

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 07:26:56 +0000

The Mr. Boy gang was all set to discuss a variety of different topics for the latest MovieFilm episode, then Mr. Lucas dropped his little bomb mid-week, and that changed our trajectory somewhat. So this week, in addition to the answering listener e-mails, debating the role celebs should have in politics, and dissecting the trailers for Gangster Squad and Iron Man 3, the centerpiece of Episode 8 (or rather Episode VIII) is an extended discussion about the impact of Lucasfilm’s acquisition by the Disney company, the impending open-ended continuation of the Star Wars saga, and what it all means not only for the brand, but for the film industry, and heck, even for society. We had a blast recording this one, so hopefully you’ll have just as much of a blast listening. Stream it below or

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Ep. 7: Halloween Movies (Without “Halloween” in the Title)

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 03:49:12 +0000

The horror, the horror! This week we make our picks for best Halloween movies without the word “Halloween” in the title. But that’s not all! We also take some time to answer some of your most pressing queries, discuss the new trailers for Jack Reacher and Django Unchained, and riff on all the latest news out of Hollywood and beyond. We had plenty to say in this latest installment, and hopefully you’ll have plenty to enjoy! As usual, stream it below or download it from iTunes. Be sure to send us your questions and comments at MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com, and while you’re at it, hit “like” on the official MovieFilm Facebook page.

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Ep. 6: Looper and Time Travel Movies

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 03:58:22 +0000

The Mr. Boy gang is back for our sixth MovieFilm go-round. This week, we discuss the trailers for Die Hard 5 and The Lone Ranger, question whether Taken 2 is one sequel too many, attempt to figure out the time travel antics of Looper, and use that to segue into a brain-freezing discussion about our favorite time travel flicks of all time, as well as plenty of other fun and frivolity. At two hours and change, this is our longest podcast yet, so join in by streaming below or downloading at iTunes. Also, remember to send us a note at MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!

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Ep. 5: Indiana Jones on Blu-ray!

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 04:33:32 +0000

For our latest MovieFilm go-round, the Mr. Boy team sings the praises of the just-released Indiana Jones blu-ray set, heaps scorn on the 1995 Judge Dredd flick, and explains why 2004's Shaun of the Dead is a Movie That Matters. But there's a whole lot more than just that, with everything from the planned Manimal movie to Warner Bros.' upcoming Godzilla reboot to Clint Eastwood's latest offering (of the non-political variety) getting some talk time in front of the ol' microphone. In fact, this episode is so jam-packed with content that we went nearly a half hour longer without even realizing it. You can stream it live below, or download the episode at iTunes. As always, give us a listen, then leave a comment or send us an e-mail at moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com!

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Ep. 4: Summer Movie Season in Review

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 04:28:39 +0000

For this installment of the MovieFilm podcast, Sean, Brian, and Zaki are joined by longtime chum and Joblo.com news editor Paul Shirey as we discuss The Avengers, Battleship, Men in Black 3, Prometheus, The Amazing Spider-Man, as well as some renewed chatter on The Dark Knight Rises and Total Recall, among many, many others in a fun and far-reaching look back at the just-ended summer movie season. This jumbo sized entry was so jam packed with content that we ended up with an extra half hour of banter at no additional charge to you, the listener. Enjoy!

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Ep. 3: Remembering Tony Scott

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 02:15:23 +0000

In our latest installment, the Mr. Boy Productions team sings the praises of Huey Lewis, discusses the latest developments on the new Jack Ryan reboot film, and picks apart The Bourne Legacy. Then we take a fond look back at the long career of the late, great director Tony Scott, and his many memorable films. It’s fun, it’s informative, it’s about an hour-and-twenty minutes, it’s episode 3 of the MovieFilm podcast!

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Ep. 2: Total Recall and...Total Recall

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 16:34:14 +0000

The Mr. Boy Productions team is back with the sophomore installment of the all-new MovieFilm podcast! This week we run the gamut of topics, from riffing on the upcoming James Bond opus Skyfall and Peter Jackson's new Hobbit trilogy to an in-depth discussion on the original Total Recall; how it relates to the remake, how it impact on culture, and why there'll never be another Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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Ep. 1: Batman ‘89 and The Dark Knight Rises

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 06:17:40 +0000

Mr. Boy Productions proudly presents the official first episode of the new MovieFilm podcast. This week, we’re talkin’ about “BATMAN.”Download, and enjoy!

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