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!
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 277
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 ...
Sep 25, 2023•2 hr 25 min
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.
Sep 18, 2023•1 hr 41 min
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!
Sep 10, 2023•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 276
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,...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 38 min
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.
Aug 14, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 275
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!
Aug 07, 2023•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 274
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.
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 52 min
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!
Jul 16, 2023•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 273
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!
Jul 06, 2023•2 hr 35 min•Ep. 272
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!
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 48 min
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...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 271
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. ...
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr 41 min
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 ...
May 29, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 270
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!
May 14, 2023•2 hr 14 min•Ep. 269
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!
May 01, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 268
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!
Apr 16, 2023•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 267
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!
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 266
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!
Mar 12, 2023•2 hr 15 min•Ep. 265
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 COCA...
Feb 27, 2023•2 hr 14 min•Ep. 264
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!
Feb 17, 2023•2 hr 2 min
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!
Feb 10, 2023•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 263
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!
Jan 29, 2023•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 262
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!
Jan 01, 2023•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 261
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!
Dec 23, 2022•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 260
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!
Dec 11, 2022•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 259
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!
Nov 20, 2022•2 hr 27 min•Ep. 258
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!
Nov 03, 2022•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 257
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!
Oct 23, 2022•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 256
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!
Oct 10, 2022•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 255
