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The Movie Podcast

The Movie Podcast
The Movie Podcast is a top film and entertainment show that is Tomatometer-Approved and releases new episodes, interviews, and reviews all throughout the week. Hosted by: Daniel Baptista, Shahbaz Siddiqui, & Anthony Gagliardi. Follow @TheMoviePodcast on Instagram, TikTok, Letterboxd, and X. Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca
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Episodes

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (Nintendo Switch)

Daniel and Anthony review THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: ECHOES OF WISDOM for Nintendo Switch. The game is developed by Grezzo and Published by Nintendo from Directors Satoshi Terada & Tomomi Sano and Series Producer Eiji Aonuma. After Ganon captured Princess Zelda, Link fought to rescue her but was pulled into a mysterious rift. These rifts spread across Hyrule, swallowing many, including the King. Now, it’s up to Zelda to save her kingdom. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is out now for Nintend...

Oct 16, 202430 min

We Live in Time Interview with Director John Crowley

On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Director John Crowley to discuss his latest film WE LIVE IN TIME starring Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield. In the film, Almut (Florence Pugh) and Tobias (Andrew Garfield) are brought together in a surprise encounter that changes their lives. As they embark on a path challenged by the limits of time, they learn to cherish each moment of the unconventional route their love story has taken, in filmmaker John Crowley's decade-s...

Oct 15, 202419 min

We Live in Time Review

Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony review John Crowley's WE LIVE IN TIME starring Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield. In the film, Almut (Florence Pugh) and Tobias (Andrew Garfield) are brought together in a surprise encounter that changes their lives. As they embark on a path challenged by the limits of time, they learn to cherish each moment of the unconventional route their love story has taken, in filmmaker John Crowley's decade-spanning, deeply moving romance. We Live In Time releases exclusivel...

Oct 14, 202424 min

The Office Movers Interview with Jermaine and Trevaunn Richards (4YE/4YallEntertainment, Random Order)

On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Jermaine “Jae” Richards and Trevaunn “Trey” Richards of 4YE/4YallEntertainment and Random Order to discuss their new series THE OFFICE MOVERS, a half-hour comedy that follows the grim world of two underachieving, second generation immigrant brothers in the Toronto moving industry. Reluctantly following in their father’s footsteps, Everett and Eric Saunders run a dysfunctional office-moving company, Shazam Moving. Their goal i...

Oct 11, 202432 min

Hugo Weaving Interview (Slow Horses Season 4, The Lord of the Rings, The Matrix, Captain America: The First Avenger)

On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Shahbaz is joined by Hugo Weaving to discuss his role as Frank Harkness in Season 4 of SLOW HORSES . The series is a darkly humorous espionage drama that follows a dysfunctional team of British intelligence agents who serve in a dumping-ground department of MI5 known un-affectionately as Slough House. Season 4 opens with a bombing that detonates personal secrets, rocking Slough House's already unstable foundations. Season 1-4 of Slow Horses is now streaming ...

Oct 10, 202413 min

Interview with Gabriel LaBelle (Saturday Night, The Fabelmans)

On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel is joined by Gabriel LaBelle (The Fabelmans) to discuss his role as Lorne Michaels in SATURDAY NIGHT. At 11:30pm on October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television – and culture – forever. Directed by Jason Reitman and written by Gil Kenan & Reitman, Saturday Night is based on the true story of what happened behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live. The film...

Oct 09, 202423 min

La Máquina Interview with Diego Luna and Gael García Bernal

On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Diego Luna (Andor, Narcos: Mexico, Y tu mamá también) and Gael García Bernal (Werewolf By Night, Coco, Y tu mamá también) to discuss their new series LA MÁQUINA. The series follows Esteban “La Máquina” Osuna (Gael García Bernal) at a low point in his boxing career and his manager and best friend Andy Lujan (Diego Luna) who is determined to get him back on top. La Máquina is produced by Diego Luna and Gael García Bernal's bann...

Oct 08, 202422 min

The Penguin Interview with Rhenzy Feliz aka Victor Aguilar (The Batman Saga, HBO)

On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz sit down in Toronto with Rhenzy Feliz (Encanto, Marvel's Runaways) aka Victor Aguilar of HBO Original limited series THE PENGUIN from DC Studios. The series continues filmmaker Matt Reeves’ The Batman epic crime saga and explores the Penguin's rise to power in Gotham City's criminal underworld. It stars Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz, Michael Kelly, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Deirdre O’Connell, Clancy Brown, James Madio, Scott Cohen...

Oct 07, 202424 min

Die Alone Interview with Director Lowell Dean (WolfCop, Dark Match)

On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by director Lowell Dean to discuss his latest film, Die Alone. Lost in a world reclaimed by nature and overrun by mysterious creatures, Ethan (Douglas Smith), a young man suffering from amnesia, navigates the dangerous landscape in search of his lost love, Emma (Kimberly-Sue Murray). His journey takes an unexpected turn when he encounters Mae (Carrie-Anne Moss), a hardened and eccentric survivor. Together, Ethan and Mae face thr...

Oct 04, 202416 min

Salem's Lot Interview with Lewis Pullman, Makenzie Leigh, Spencer Treat Clark, and Alfre Woodard

On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Lewis Pullman, Makenzie Leigh, Spencer Treat Clark, and Alfre Woodard of SALEM'S LOT. In the film, Author Ben Mears returns to his childhood home of Jerusalem’s Lot in search of inspiration for his next book only to discover his hometown is being preyed upon by a bloodthirsty vampire. New Line Cinema’s film adaptation of Stephen King’s 1975 bestselling novel Salem’s Lot reunites the producing teams behind the record-breaking ...

Oct 02, 202428 min

Joker: Folie à Deux Review (Joker 2 Movie)

This episode of The Movie Podcast is brought to you by EKSTER . Use PROMO CODE: THEMOVIEPODCAST to receive 30% OFF your next order! https://partner.ekster.com/TheMoviePodcast . Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony review Todd Phillips' JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga. The sequel to the 2019 film finds Arthur Fleck institutionalized at Arkham awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur not only stumbles upon true love, but also find...

Oct 01, 202443 min

Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story Interview with Nicholas Alexander Chavez & Cooper Koch (Netflix)

On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz sit down with Nicholas Alexander Chavez and Cooper Koch for an intimate conversation about Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. Following the massive success of DAHMER, Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s true-crime anthology series returns with Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, chronicling the case of the real-life brothers who were convicted in 1996 for the murders of their parents and dives into the historic case that took th...

Sep 30, 202420 min

Crafting the Look of Colin Farrell in The Penguin with Academy Award-Nominated Prosthetic Makeup Designer Mike Marino (The Batman Saga)

On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Anthony welcome back Academy Award-Nominated Prosthetic Makeup Designer Mike Marino to discuss his groundbreaking work turning Colin Farrell into Oz Cobb in HBO Original limited series THE PENGUIN from DC Studios. Mike has over 20 years of experience in the film industry and is the owner of Prosthetic Renaissance, an artistic powerhouse of design and practical make-up effects. The Penguin airs Sundays at 9PM ET on HBO and available to stream on Ma...

Sep 30, 202450 min

Grotesquerie Interview with Nicholas Alexander Chavez & Micaela Diamond

On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Nicholas Alexander Chavez & Micaela Diamond of GROTESQUERIE, a new horror series from Ryan Murphy. In FX’s Grotesquerie, a series of heinous crimes have unsettled a small community. “Detective Lois Tryon” feels these crimes are eerily personal, as if someone—or something—is taunting her. It stars Niecy Nash-Betts, Courtney B. Vance, Lesley Manville, Micaela Diamond, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Raven Goodwin and Travis Kelc...

Sep 27, 202416 min

My Old Ass Interview with Megan Park and Maisy Stella

On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz sit down in Toronto with Writer & Director Megan Park and star Maisy Stella of MY OLD ASS. The film is a fresh coming-of-age story that after a mushroom trip, brings free-spirited Elliott face-to-face with her wisecracking 39-year-old self. It stars Maisy Stella, Percy Hynes White, Maddie Ziegler, Kerrice Brooks and Aubrey Plaza. My Old Ass releases in select theatres in Toronto on September 20th and is everywhere on September 27th. Wa...

Sep 26, 202424 min

Kristin Kreuk Interview (Murder in a Small Town, Smallville, Burden of Truth, Beauty & the Beast)

On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel is joined by Kristin Kreuk (Smallville, Burden of Truth, Beauty and the Beast) to discuss her new murder mystery series, MURDER IN A SMALL TOWN. The show is based on the Edgar Award-winning Karl Alberg series by acclaimed novelist L.R. Wright and follows Karl Alberg (Rossif Sutherland), who moves to a quiet, coastal town to soothe a psyche that has been battered by big-city police work. He’ll quickly learn that this gentle paradise has more than its s...

Sep 24, 202421 min

Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story Interview with Directors Ian Bonhôte & Peter Ettedgui, and Will Reeve, Matthew Reeve & Alexandra Reeve Givens

On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Directors Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui of SUPER/MAN: THE CHRISTOPHER REEVE STORY . The film is a moving and vivid cinematic telling of Christopher Reeve’s remarkable story, featuring never-before-seen intimate home movies, an extraordinary trove of personal archive material, and interviews with Reeve’s three children and A-list Hollywood actors who were his colleagues and friends. Following their discussion with Ian and Pet...

Sep 20, 202436 min

The Penguin Interview with Cristin Milioti aka Sofia Falcone (The Batman Saga)

On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Cristin Milioti aka Sofia Falcone in HBO Original limited series THE PENGUIN from DC Studios. The series continues filmmaker Matt Reeves’ The Batman epic crime saga and explores the Penguin's rise to power in Gotham City's criminal underworld. It stars Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz, Michael Kelly, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Deirdre O’Connell, Clancy Brown, James Madio, Scott Cohen, Michael Zegen, Carmen Ejogo, and The...

Sep 19, 202425 min

Agatha All Along TV Series Review (Marvel Television, Disney+)

This episode of The Movie Podcast is brought to you by EKSTER . Use PROMO CODE: THEMOVIEPODCAST to receive 30% OFF your next order! https://partner.ekster.com/TheMoviePodcast . Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony review Marvel Television series AGATHA ALL ALONG starring Kathryn Hahn, Joe Locke, Aubrey Plaza, Sasheer Zamata, Ali Ahn, Maria Dizzia, Paul Adelstein, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Okwui Okpokwasili, Debra Jo Rupp, and Patti LuPone. The series focuses on Kathryn Hahn’s character, Agatha Harkness a...

Sep 19, 202429 min

Transformers One Interview with Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Keegan-Michael Key, Director Josh Cooley, and Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura

On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by the cast and creators behind TRANSFORMERS ONE, including Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Keegan-Michael Key, Director Josh Cooley and Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura. The film is the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever. Transformers One releases exclusively in theatres September 20, 2024 by Pa...

Sep 18, 202427 min

Agatha All Along Interview with Kathryn Hahn, Joe Locke, Debra Jo Rupp, Sasheer Zamata, Ali Ahn and Series Creator Jac Schaeffer (Disney+)

On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by AGATHA ALL ALONG stars Kathryn Hahn, Joe Locke, Debra Jo Rupp, Sasheer Zamata, Ali Ahn and Creator Jac Schaeffer. The series focuses on Kathryn Hahn’s character, Agatha Harkness as she gathers a coven of witches and sets off down, down, down The Witches’ Road. These interviews were conducted in person at D23 and in Toronto. Agatha All Along premieres on Disney+ on September 18, 2024 with new episodes weekly. Review releases S...

Sep 16, 202445 min

Disney's A Whole New Sound Interview with Chuck Comeau of Simple Plan

On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Simple Plan Co-Founder and Drummer Chuck Comeau to talk the band’s performance at D23, their song on Disney’s A Whole New Sound album, and what keeps the band together after 25 years. A Whole New Sound features iconic Disney songs reimagined by pop-punk pioneers, alternative rock hitmakers, and pop sensations. It is available now to stream on Spotify and Apple Music. Vinyl pre-orders are also available now and set to release ...

Sep 13, 202431 min

The Penguin HBO TV Series Review (The Batman Saga)

Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony review HBO Original limited series THE PENGUIN starring Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, and Rhenzy Feliz. The DC Studios series continues filmmaker Matt Reeves’ The Batman epic crime saga and is developed by showrunner Lauren LeFranc. It also stars Michael Kelly, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Deirdre O’Connell, Clancy Brown, James Madio, Scott Cohen, Michael Zegen, Carmen Ejogo, and Theo Rossi. The Penguin begins with the series premiere on Thursday September 19 at 9:00 p.m....

Sep 12, 202444 min

Transformers One Movie Review (2024)

Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony review Josh Cooley's TRANSFORMERS ONE featuring the voices of Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, with Laurence Fishburne, and Jon Hamm. The film is the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever. Transformers One releases exclusively in theatres September 20, 2024 by Paramount Pictures. I...

Sep 12, 202435 min

Astro Bot PS5 Game Review (Team ASOBI, PlayStation 5)

Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony review ASTRO BOT on PlayStation 5 from Team ASOBI. The PS5 mothership has been wrecked, leaving ASTRO and the bot crew scattered all over the galaxies. Time to ride your trusty Dual Speeder across more than 50 planets full of fun, danger and surprises. On your journey, make the most of ASTRO’s new powers and reunite with many iconic heroes from the PlayStation universe! Astro Bot releases exclusively on PlayStation 5 on September 6, 2024. Watch and listen to The Mo...

Sep 05, 202436 min

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Movie Review (Beetlejuice 2)

Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony review Tim Burton's BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE starring Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, Jenna Ortega, Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, and Willem Dafoe. Beetlejuice is back! After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the port...

Sep 05, 202433 min

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 TV Series Review (Prime Video)

Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony review Season 2 of THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER from showrunners J.D. Payne & Patrick McKay. In Season Two of The Rings of Power, Sauron has returned. Cast out by Galadriel, without army or ally, the rising Dark Lord must now rely on his own cunning to rebuild his strength and oversee the creation of the Rings of Power, which will allow him to bind all the peoples of Middle-earth to his sinister will. Season Two of The Lord of The Rings: The Rings ...

Aug 28, 202443 min

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Interview with Markella Kavenagh, Charlie Vickers, Robert Aramayo, Owain Arthur, Lloyd Owen, Megan Richards, Charles Edwards, Benjamin Walker, Sophia Nomvete, and Leon Wadham (Season 2, Prime Video)

On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz journey back to Middle-earth to speak with the noble cast of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, including Markella Kavenagh, Charlie Vickers, Robert Aramayo, Owain Arthur, Lloyd Owen, Megan Richards, Charles Edwards, Benjamin Walker, Sophia Nomvete, and Leon Wadham. In Season Two of The Rings of Power, Sauron has returned. Cast out by Galadriel, without army or ally, the rising Dark Lord must now rely on his own cunning to rebuild ...

Aug 27, 202437 min

Star Wars Outlaws Interview with Humberly González, Jay Rincon, Dee Bradley Baker, Narrative Director Navid Khavari, & Screenwriter Nikki Foy (Ubisoft)

On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony head to a galaxy far, far away! Join us as we welcome the stellar cast and creators behind STAR WARS OUTLAWS including Humberly González (Kay Vess), Jay Rincon (ND-5), Dee Bradley Baker (Nix, Jabba the Hutt), Ubisoft Narrative Director Navid Khavari, and Screenwriter Nikki Foy. Set in the Star Wars universe between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, it is the first-ever open world Star Wars game and f...

Aug 22, 202454 min

Alien Romulus Movie Review

Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony review Fede Álvarez's ALIEN ROMULUS starring Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn, and Aileen Wu. While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe. Alien Romulus releases exclusively in theatres August 16, 2024 by 20th Century Studios. Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube , and T...

Aug 16, 202442 min
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