Film Code

We're going back in guys. Back into The Matrix. We watched Lana Wachowski 's new meta-update to the beloved franchise, The Matrix Resurrections starring Keanu Reeves , Carrie-Anne Moss , and Neil Patrick Harris. What new additions were made to the franchise? And how does this film hold up to the other films in the Matrix family? Plus, it's Zach's first codeword! Will he be able to stump the guys t...

2021 was a busy year filled with excellent films that we didn't get a chance to talk about all year, so we reached out to Evan Yencho (@EvilEvan14) and he agreed to sit down and chat with us about a couple of movies we wanted to discuss: The often dismissed movie musical of the year, Dear Evan Hansen , the Palme D'or winner, Titane , and the under the radar international contender, Lamb . Listen a...

It's the event of the century! The quintessential social adventure, we cannot afford to miss! It is our review of Spiderman: No Way Home starring T om Holland, Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Marisa Tomei . The third film in the MCU's Spiderman trilogy and man did it have some hype. Did it live up to the hype? Were there some big surprises along the way? Could it possibly be the best Spiderman...

We've finally reached the finale of Hawkeye . What a run it was, and did it serve up the goods? Find out on this bonus episode of Film Code !

Sorry for the delay guys, but here is our review of episode 5 of Hawkeye . Now that we know Yelena is involved, how much more dangerous can things get? What are our predictions for the finale? And will anything here tie into No Way Home ? Listen as we dive into the penultimate episode of Hawkeye here on Film Code!

The guys are back to talk about the musical event of the season. It's Steven Spielberg 's adaptation of the 1961 classic, West Side Story . This time starring Ansel Egort, Rachel Zegler, Arianna Debose. Mike Faist, and David Alvarez. What did the guys think of this movie? How does it compare to the original? And where does the film rank among other movie musicals this year? Plus, can the guys get...

The guys return this week to discuss the latest Ridley Scott film, House of Gucci . Based on the true-crime story and starring Adam Driver, Lady Gaga, Jared Leto, Al Pacino, and Jeremy Irons . What did the guys think of this high-end fashion thriller? Plus, the guys don't skip out on Ridley Scott's other film this year and throw some of their insights on The Last Duel as well. How did this film fa...

The guys are back for another one-on-one weekly review of Hawkeye . This week, Phoenix and Zach break down the dynamics of Kate and Clint's relationship, the mystery surrounding a watch, and a glorious fight scene. Plus they go into their theories on what's to come. Are we getting the Kingpin ? Who was Eleanor on the phone with? And will Clint actually make it back in time for Christmas? All that...

2021 has been the year of the movie musical! This week, Phoenix and Nathan sat down for a one-on-one to discuss the debut film by Lin-Manuel Miranda , TICK, TICK...BOOM starring Andrew Garfield, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexandra Shipp, and Robin De Jesus. Could this be a potential awards contender? Is the hype real behind Garfield's performance? And where does this film land among Miranda's other works?...

Weekly MCU reviews are back! As we look at the 3rd episode of Hawkeye . Here we meet the capable Echo and a glimpse at her mysterious Uncle. The guys have some thoughts on who that might be. What did you think of the 3rd episode of Hawkeye? Are you looking forward to what comes next? And how is it holding up against the other DIsney+ series? Find out all that and more on this bonus episode of Film...

Let the thick of awards season begin, as the guys discuss King Richard , the inspiring sports drama that details the upbringing of two tennis legends, starring Will Smith, Aunjunae Ellis, Saniyya Sidney, Demi Singleton, and Jon Bernthal. What made Venus and Serena Williams the champions they are today? And who got them there. What did the guys think of this film and what are its potential awards c...

The MCU is back with its 5th Disney+ series. It's Hawkeye . The holiday adventure that brings together two of the world's greatest archers in Clint Barton and Kate Bishop . Starring Jeremy Renner and Hailee Steinfeld. In the first two episodes, we discuss how our heroes meet, the challenges they face, and how musicals make everything better. Will Hawkeye be a smash or the MCU's first series dud? P...

This week, the guys look at one of the year's perennial Oscar front-runners in Kenneth Branaugh 's Belfast starring Jamie Dornan, Catriona Balfe, Ciaran Hinds, Judi Dench , and introducing Jude Hill . It's the story of one boy's life during the civil unrest in Ireland that tore his street, family, and country apart. What did the guys think of this award's favorite? Is the hype real for Belfast? Fi...

No TIme to Die was set to be one of the biggest blockbusters of 2020, then a global pandemic sent it spiraling deep into 2021. Now, it's finally here. The culmination of a 5-film arc starring Daniel Craig . How did the guys feel about the final chapter of the Craig Bond era? Is it the best of the series? The best film of the year? Does it make up for Spectre ? Plus, what is currently the guy's fav...

It's about time for the guys to dive into the latest release in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It's the 27th movie in Phase 4 of the MCU, Eternals directed by Academy Award-winning director, Chloe Zhao and starring Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek, and Brian Tyree Henry. It's currently the first rotten movie from the MCU, but did our hosts see it that way? What is making Ete...

It's a one-on-one this week as Nick and Phoenix break down one of their most highly anticipated films of the year, Last Night in Soho directed by Edgar Wright and starring Thomasin McKenzie and Anya-Taylor Joy. Did the film live up to the hype? Or was it a huge misfire? Find out on this week's episode of Film Code !

It is finally here! Possibly the most anticipated film of the year. It is Denis Villenueve 's Dune starring Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya , and Oscar Isaac . Did it deliver on the epic scale it promised? Is it a technical marvel? Or the best film of the year? Plus, will the codebreaking success continue this week with Phoenix's "historic" codeword? Find out all that and more on this...

What is October without a film from the Halloween franchise? And we're in luck because David Gordon Green has dropped his latest in the reboot of the franchise with Halloween Kills starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, and Andi Matichak . How did the guys feel about this follow-up to the smash success of Halloween (2018) ? And where the franchise might end in 2022? All that and more on this week'...

After multiple delays and date switching, the sequel to the popular Spider-man anti-hero has arrived. What did the guys think of Venom: Let There Be Carnage starring Tom Hardy, Woody Harrelson, and Naomie Harris ? How does the film stack up to the original? Where is it going in the future? And what was that end credit scene everyone was talking about? Plus, after a string of victories, will the gu...

It's officially spooky season and the guys are kicking off with the latest from horror master, James Wan and his new film Malignant. What did the guys think of this new thriller from Wan? And the impact it'll have on horror films in the future. Plus, Nick offers up his own Halloween-themed codeword this week. Will anyone be able to crack the code? Find out all that and more on this week's episode...

IT IS DONE . It has taken two months but it's finally here. Brandon and Phoenix have completed their rewatch binge of the Lord of the Rings trilogy and they are here with their breakdowns, retrospective thoughts, and reviews for the three epic chapters that make up the original Lord of the Rings trilogy. Which one was their favorite? And how do the films stack up almost 20 years later? Find out al...

The guys are back for another one-on-one episode as Phoenix and Nathan discuss the new film from director, producer, and star Clint Eastwood' s Cry Macho . Could this be Eastwood's last hurrah? And does it spell any awards consideration for the next year? Plus, the guys have been in a codebreaking slump for weeks, can they finally crack the code? Find out all that and more on this week's episode o...

The guys are back for another DOUBLE FEATURE review this week. Tackling two big releases that hit theaters, Nia DaCosta 's CANDYMAN reboot starring Yahya Abdul Mahteen II and Teyonnah Paris and Marvel Studio's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings starring Simu Liu, Awkawafina , and Tony Leung . What did the guys think of these two high-profile releases? Plus, Phoenix gives us the codeword thi...

The full crew is back with a lot to say about the new film, Free Guy starring Ryan Reynolds and Jodie Comer . What did the guys think of this new take on the video game genre? Plus, the guys discuss the differences and benefits of going to a theater versus watching movies at home. And will anyone be able to crack Nathan's new codeword? Find out all that and more on this week's episode of Film Code...

The guys are back together again to discuss the latest film from the beautiful, twisted mind of James Gunn , DC and Warner Bros ., The Suicide Squad starring Idris Elba, Viola Davis, Margot Robbie, and John Cena. What did the guys think of this take on the anti-hero team-up? Plus, it's been almost a month since they were given the code, does that better their chances as the guys look to crack Nick...