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!
Dec 04, 2021•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 236
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!
Nov 20, 2021•1 hr 50 min
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.
Nov 10, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 235
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!
Oct 27, 2021•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 234
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 ...
Oct 17, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 233
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!
Oct 09, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 232
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!
Oct 03, 2021•2 hr 34 min
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!
Sep 25, 2021•2 hr 27 min
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.
Sep 11, 2021•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 231
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!
Aug 28, 2021•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 230
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!
Aug 21, 2021•1 hr 50 min
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!
Aug 12, 2021•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 229
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.
Aug 07, 2021•2 hr 13 min
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!
Jul 31, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 228
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 ...
Jul 24, 2021•1 hr 43 min
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...
Jul 17, 2021•2 hr 36 min•Ep. 227
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.
Jul 09, 2021•2 hr 12 min
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.
Jul 02, 2021•2 hr 27 min
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 Ring...
Jun 25, 2021•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 226
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 interest...
Jun 18, 2021•1 hr 53 min
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 ...
Jun 11, 2021•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 225
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.
Jun 04, 2021•2 hr 20 min
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 ...
May 28, 2021•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 224
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...
May 08, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 223
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, an...
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr 41 min
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!
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 222
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!
Apr 10, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 221
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, ...
Apr 01, 2021•2 hr 21 min
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 moviefilmpodc...
Mar 23, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 220
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 fr...
Mar 17, 2021•2 hr 13 min
