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 ...
May 19, 2015•2 hr•Ep. 70
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 ...
May 05, 2015•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 69
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!
Apr 21, 2015•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 68
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 everyw...
Apr 07, 2015•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 67
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 w...
Apr 01, 2015•2 hr 20 min
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 hi...
Mar 18, 2015•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 66
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 ...
Mar 03, 2015•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 65
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...
Feb 17, 2015•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 64
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...
Jan 28, 2015•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 63
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 Sta...
Jan 14, 2015•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 62
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 t...
Dec 30, 2014•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 61
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 t...
Dec 10, 2014•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 60
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 t...
Nov 25, 2014•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 59
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.
Nov 12, 2014•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 58
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...
Oct 23, 2014•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 57
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. A...
Oct 09, 2014•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 56
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 t...
Sep 25, 2014•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 55
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 ...
Sep 11, 2014•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 54
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 wit...
Aug 20, 2014•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 53
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 ...
Aug 06, 2014•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 52
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 ...
Jul 16, 2014•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 51
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 th...
Jul 07, 2014•1 hr 57 min
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 Pr...
Jul 01, 2014•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 50
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 pro...
Jun 17, 2014•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 49
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 [...]
Jun 03, 2014•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 48
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’...
May 20, 2014•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 47
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 announ...
May 06, 2014•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 46
“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 ...
Apr 23, 2014•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 45
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 ...
Apr 08, 2014•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 44
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 sh...
Mar 24, 2014•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 43
