On this SPECIAL EDITION of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by comedy troupe Broken Lizard feat. Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, and Erik Stolhanske for a hilarious conversation on their new film QUASI. From the team that brought you “Super Troopers 1 & 2” and “Beerfest”, “Quasi” is the story of a hapless hunchback who yearns for love, but finds himself in the middle of a murderous feud between the Pope and the King of France, when each orders the...
Apr 20, 2023•20 min
On this SPECIAL EDITION of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by three time Tony Award winner, three time Emmy Award winner, Oliver Award Winner and Screen Actors Guild Award winner NATHAN LANE of BEAU IS AFRAID. In the film, a paranoid man embarks on an epic odyssey to get home to his mother. It stars Joaquin Phoenix, Nathan Lane, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Patti LuPone, Amy Ryan, and Parker Posey. Beau is Afraid releases April 21, 2023 by A24 in the United States and Sphere Film...
Apr 17, 2023•20 min
Get a whole month of great cinema FREE on MUBI: mubi.com/themoviepodcast Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony review Daniel Goldhaber's HOW TO BLOW UP A PIPELINE. A crew of young environmental activists execute a daring mission to sabotage an oil pipeline in this taut and timely thriller that is part high-stakes heist, part radical exploration of the climate crisis. The film stars Ariela Barer, Kristine Froseth, Lukas Gage, Forrest Goodluck, Sasha Lane, Jayme Lawson, Marcus Scribner, Jake Weary, and I...
Apr 14, 2023•32 min
On this SPECIAL EDITION of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by AISHA TYLER of Apple TV+ Original Series THE LAST THING HE TOLD ME. The series follows Hannah (Jennifer Garner), a woman who forms an unexpected relationship with her 16-year-old stepdaughter Bailey (Angourie Rice) while searching for the truth about why her husband has mysteriously disappeared. Aisha plays the character "Jules", Hannah's best friend who helps her with the investigation of her missing husband. Aisha i...
Apr 12, 2023•18 min
Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony review Ari Aster's BEAU IS AFRAID. In the film, a paranoid man embarks on an epic odyssey to get home to his mother. It stars Joaquin Phoenix, Nathan Lane, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Patti LuPone, Amy Ryan, and Parker Posey. Beau is Afraid releases April 21, 2023 by A24 in the United States and Sphere Films in Canada. Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast review now on all podcast feeds, YouTube , and TheMoviePodcast.ca Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca THE MOVIE ...
Apr 11, 2023•27 min
Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony review Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic's THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE from Illumination and Nintendo. While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers Mario and brother Luigi are transported down a mysterious pipe and wander into a magical new world. But when the brothers are separated, Mario embarks on an epic quest to find his brother. With the assistance of a Mushroom Kingdom resident Toad and some training from the ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom...
Apr 04, 2023•24 min
On this SPECIAL EDITION of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Screenwriter NOAH PINK of Apple TV+ Original Film TETRIS. Based on the true story of American video game salesman Henk Rogers (Taron Egerton) and his discovery of Tetris in 1988. When he sets out to bring the game to the world, he enters a dangerous web of lies and corruption behind the Iron Curtain. Following their interview, Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony discuss their thoughts on the Jon S. Baird directed film. Tet...
Mar 31, 2023•26 min
Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony review Ben Affleck's AIR. The film reveals the unbelievable game-changing partnership between a then rookie Michael Jordan and Nike’s fledgling basketball division which revolutionized the world of sports and contemporary culture with the Air Jordan brand. This moving story follows the career-defining gamble of an unconventional team with everything on the line, the uncompromising vision of a mother who knows the worth of her son’s immense talent, and the basketbal...
Mar 30, 2023•36 min
On this SPECIAL EDITION of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Rob Lowe, John Owen Lowe, and Sian Clifford of Netflix's UNSTABLE. Ellis Dragon (Rob Lowe) is a universally admired, eccentric, narcissist-adjacent biotech entrepreneur working to make the world a better place. He's also in emotional free-fall. His son Jackson Dragon (John Owen Lowe) is… none of those things. Can Jackson save Ellis and his company and salvage their estranged relationship while also doing what may actu...
Mar 29, 2023•18 min
On this SPECIAL EDITION of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Chris O’Dowd, Gabrielle Dennis, and David West Read of Apple TV+ Original Series THE BIG DOOR PRIZE. Based on the book from New York Times bestselling author M.O. Walsh, a small town is forever changed when a mysterious machine appears, promising to reveal everyone’s true potential. Soon residents start changing jobs, rethinking relationships, and questioning long-held beliefs— all in pursuit of a better future. Follo...
Mar 28, 2023•25 min
This week on The Movie Podcast, Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony discuss longtime and high-profile Marvel Studios executive Victoria Alonso being fired, Jonathan Majors' alleged assault charges, Funko closing down Mondo and lots more. They also discuss new trailer for Blackberry, Strays, and predict the Box Office numbers for The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast feeds, YouTube , and TheMoviePodcast.ca Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca THE MOVIE PODC...
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 155
Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony review SUCCESSION Season 4 Episode 1 "The Munsters". The sale of media conglomerate Waystar Royco to tech visionary Lukas Matsson moves ever closer. The prospect of this seismic sale provokes existential angst and familial division among the Roys as they anticipate what their lives will look like once the deal is completed. A power struggle ensues as the family weighs up a future where their cultural and political weight is severely curtailed. Succession Season 4 p...
Mar 27, 2023•25 min
On this SPECIAL EDITION of The Movie Podcast, Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony are joined by Academy Award Nominee Hong Chau, Gabriel Basso, Luciane Buchanan, and Sarah Desjardins of Netflix's THE NIGHT AGENT. Based on the novel by Matthew Quirk, The Night Agent is a sophisticated, character-based, action-thriller centering on a low level FBI Agent who works in the basement of the White House, manning a phone that never rings— until the night that it does, propelling him into a fast moving and dan...
Mar 24, 2023•29 min
Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony review Jonathan Goldstein & John Francis Daley's DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES. When a charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic, things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people. The film stars Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis, Chloe Coleman, Daisy Head, and Hugh Grant. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves rolls into theat...
Mar 21, 2023•30 min
This week on The Movie Podcast, Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony are LIVE from Toronto Comicon with special guest and Emmy Award winner Eric Bauza. Eric Bauza is a Filipino Canadian and 5X Emmy nominee who voices legendary characters including Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Daffy Duck, Luke Skywalker, and Puss in Boots. During our panel, Eric discusses his start in animation, landing the role of Bugs Bunny, creating apparel company Retrokid, what he's working on next, The Super Mario Bros. Movie and lots ...
Mar 20, 2023•44 min•Ep. 154
Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony review Chad Stahelski's JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4. In the film, John uncovers a path to defeating the High Table. But before he can earn his freedom, Wick must face off against a new enemy with powerful alliances across the globe and forces that turn old friends into foes. It stars Keanu Reeves, Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård, Laurence Fishburne, Hiroyuki Sanada, Shamier Anderson, Lance Reddick, Rina Sawayama, Scott Adkins, Clancy Brown, Natalia Tena, Marko Zaror, and Ian M...
Mar 17, 2023•29 min
On this SPECIAL EDITION of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Chris Cooper and Alessandro Nivola of BOSTON STRANGLER, a true-crime thriller about the reporters, Loretta Mclaughlin and Jean Cole, who broke the story of the Boston Strangler murders. As the killer claims more victims, the two pursue the investigation, putting their own lives at risk to uncover the truth. The episode is bookend by Daniel and Anthony for a conversation on the film. Boston Strangler releases March 17,...
Mar 16, 2023•17 min
Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony review David F. Sandberg's SHAZAM! FURY OF THE GODS. Bestowed with the powers of the gods, Billy Batson and his fellow foster kids are still learning how to juggle teenage life with their superhero alter egos. When a vengeful trio of ancient gods arrive on Earth in search of the magic stolen from them long ago, Shazam and his allies get thrust into a battle for their superpowers, their lives, and the fate of the world. The film stars Zachary Levi, Asher Angel, Jack...
Mar 15, 2023•34 min
Daniel and Shahbaz discuss TED LASSO Season 3, Episode 1 "Smells Like Ted Spirit" [SPOILER-WARNING]. In the first episode of the 12-episode season, the newly-promoted AFC Richmond faces ridicule as media predictions widely peg them as last in the Premier League. Things seem to be falling apart both on and off the pitch, but Team Lasso is set to give it their best shot anyway. Season 3 of Ted Lasso kicks off today on Apple TV+ with new episodes weekly. Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast discus...
Mar 15, 2023•22 min
On this SPECIAL EDITION of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by SHAZAM! FURY OF THE GODS stars Rachel Zegler, Jack Dylan Grazer, & Asher Angel. In the film, Billy Batson and his fellow foster kids are still learning how to juggle teenage life with their superhero alter egos. When a vengeful trio of ancient gods arrive on Earth in search of the magic stolen from them long ago, Shazam and his allies get thrust into a battle for their superpowers, their lives, and the fate of the...
Mar 14, 2023•18 min
We've reached the end of our journey. Join Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony for a SPOILER-FILLED recap, breakdown, and discussion of The Last of Us HBO SEASON 1 FINALE. The episode was directed by Ali Abbasi. Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast After Show now on all podcast feeds, YouTube , and TheMoviePodcast.ca Interview with Lamar Johnson aka Henry on The Last of Us OUT NOW on YouTube and Podcast feeds. Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca THE MOVIE PODCAST ON ET CANADA! FOLLOW US Daniel on Twit...
Mar 13, 2023•45 min
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Mar 11, 2023•17 min
On this SPECIAL EDITION of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Anthony are joined by RETURNING GUEST DEVYN NEKODA of SCREAM 6. In our SPOILER-FREE conversation, Devyn discusses having to steal a script to learn what happens in the film, being too afraid to watch scary movies, working with castmates such as Jenna Ortega, Melissa Barrera, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, and Jack Champion, and lots more. Scream VI is now playing exclusively in theatres. Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast interview ...
Mar 10, 2023•20 min
On this SPECIAL EDITION of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Anthony are joined by Andy McQueen of OUTER BANKS Season 3 [Spoiler-Warning]. Andy is a new addition to the cast this season and plays the central villain in the storyline, Carlos Singh. Andy is known for his work in I Like Movies (2022) which premiered at TIFF in 2022, his recurring roles in Coroner (2019) and Station Eleven (2021), and Disappearance At Clifton Hill (2019) where he was nominated for Best Supportive Actor at the Canadian S...
Mar 09, 2023•15 min
Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony review Netflix's YOU Season 4 Part 2 (SPOILERS INCLUDED). After his previous life went up in flames, Joe Goldberg has fled to Europe to escape his "messy" past, adopt a new identity, and, of course, to pursue true love. But Joe soon finds himself in the strange new role of reluctant detective as he discovers he may not be the only killer in London. The series stars Penn Badgley, Tati Gabrielle, Charlotte Ritchie, Lukas Gage, and Ed Speleers. You Season 4 Part 1 and...
Mar 09, 2023•26 min
Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony review Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett's SCREAM VI [SPOILER-FREE]. Following the latest Ghostface killings, the four survivors leave Woodsboro behind and start a fresh chapter in New York City. The film stars Melissa Barrera, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, Jenna Ortega, Hayden Panettiere, and Courteney Cox, all reprising their roles from previous installments, alongside Jack Champion, Henry Czerny, Liana Liberato, Dermot Mulroney, Devyn Nekoda, Tony R...
Mar 08, 2023•30 min
SPECIAL GUEST TROY BAKER JOINS THE MOVIE PODCAST for a SPOILER-FILLED recap, breakdown, and discussion of The Last of Us HBO Episode 9: WHEN WE ARE IN NEED. Troy is an actor and musician who originally brought Joel to life in the Naughty Dog video game series of The Last of Us Part I and Part II on PlayStation. He plays the character of James in the HBO series, a member of David’s group and his right hand man. Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast After Show now on all podcast feeds, YouTube , a...
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony review Michael B. Jordan's CREED III. Still dominating the boxing world, Adonis Creed is thriving in his career and family life. When Damian, a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy resurfaces after serving time in prison, he's eager to prove that he deserves his shot in the ring. The face-off between former friends is more than just a fight. To settle the score, Adonis must put his future on the line to battle Damian— a fighter who has nothing to lose. The fi...
Mar 02, 2023•37 min
On this SPECIAL EDITION of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Director David F. Sandberg of SHAZAM! FURY OF THE GODS. David is a Swedish filmmaker and goes by the online pseudonym "ponysmasher". His directing credits include The Conjuring Universe spin-off film Annabelle: Creation (2017), Shazam! (2019) and its 2023 sequel. In the film, Billy Batson and his fellow foster kids are still learning how to juggle teenage life with their superhero alter egos. When a vengeful trio of a...
Mar 01, 2023•16 min
On this SPECIAL EDITION of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Katee Sackhoff (Bo-Katan Kryze) and Director Rick Famuyiwa of Disney+ Original Series STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN. Katee debuted as the voice of Bo-Katan in Star Wars: The Clone Wars with appearances in Star Wars: Rebels, and The Mandalorian Season 2, transitioning her character from animation to live-action. Rick has directed multiple episodes of The Mandalorian including Chapter 2: The Child, Chapter 6: The Prisoner,...
Feb 28, 2023•17 min
