The MovieFilm Podcast

Be afraid. Be very afraid. For Halloween, we’re marking 40 years of David Cronenberg’s unforgettable body-horror classic THE FLY! Cue up the 1986 film and watch along as we discuss Jeff Goldblum’s career-defining transformation from scientist Seth Brundle into the horrific Brundlefly, along with Cronenberg’s fusion of gruesome practical effects and heartbreaking romance. Listen separately or watch...

There's a new Apu in town! The beloved SIMPSONS supporting player made his return this month after a near-decade absence, and in this BONUS DISCUSSION we have some thoughts on what he represents and other questions about representation. Plus: The legacy of Muhammad Ali and more! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

This week we go in-depth on DC Studios’ latest big-screen offering, the body horror-meets-Batman baddie picture CLAYFACE! Plus: we remember beloved actors Richard Riehle and Tom Skerritt, size up the latest contenders to inherit James Bond’s license to kill (while singing the praises of the 1989 Bond flick LICENCE TO KILL), offer quick takes on some new Netflix docs, and much more! Listen ad-free...

This week, we’re going in-depth on two new releases: the big-screen video-game adaptation STREET FIGHTER and the mysterious Elizabeth Holmes documentary YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING! Plus: MUSK, VISIONQUEST, remembering BREAKING BAD star RJ Mitte, Steven Soderbergh steps in for director Matt Reeves to finish THE BATMAN PART II, and much more! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodca...

This week, we’re going in-depth on two very different (yet similar?) new releases: Aaron Sorkin's Zuckerberg revisit THE SOCIAL RECKONING and anarchic Tom Cruise vehicle DIGGER! Plus, we remember beloved SAVED BY THE BELL actor Dennis Haskins, unpack the now-closed Skydance/Warner Bros. merger, check in on Paramount's TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE revival plans, and react to yet another delay for THE...

With THE SOCIAL RECKONING bringing audiences back to the world of Facebook next week, we go back to where it all began with a commentary track for 2010's THE SOCIAL NETWORK! Listen separately or watch along as we discuss David Fincher’s meticulous direction, Aaron Sorkin’s razor-sharp screenplay, the powerhouse performances of Jesse Eisenberg and Andrew Garfield, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’s un...

In this bonus show we discuss the recent release of AVENGERS: ENDGAME ENCORE, with new scenes meant to lead into AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY, and the news that STAR WARS: EPISODE X may soon be coming. Plus: DAYS OF THUNDER 2 headed for the on-ramp. Does anything end anymore? We ponder this and more questions. Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

This week, we’re going in-depth on two very different new releases: HEART OF THE BEAST and PRIMETIME! Plus, we unpack the seismic Paramount/Warner Bros. merger, ponder whether Zack Snyder has officially landed in “director’s jail,” and catch up on all the latest movie news. It’s another packed episode, so settle in and join us! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

A whole bunch of quick takes on this week's MovieFilm show! Brian has his thoughts on the new RESIDENT EVIL, FALL 2: DEADPOINT and the Barney-inspired slasher movie BUDDY! Then we ponder the rise of movies poking holes in our tech overlords, including THE SOCIAL RECKONING, MUSK, and ARTIFICIAL. Also: Brad Pitt is circling a WORLD WAR Z sequel, an OCEAN'S prequel is currently filming, and much more...

Things get electrifying (literally!) as Brian recounts a home-editing mishap that nearly became his own FINAL DESTINATION sequel! From there, we discuss REAR WINDOW’s enduring big-screen magic (and the hazards of snoring moviegoers), the upcoming 70mm return of the original STAR WARS, and George Lucas’s endlessly tinkered-with Special Editions. Then, we contemplate AI’s alarming implications for H...

(00:00:00) Kicking Off Our Star Trek IV Commentary (00:02:30) Celebrating 60 Years with The Voyage Home (00:04:30) Honoring Challenger, Nimoy's Directing Return (00:07:30) Leonard Nimoy's Thoughtful Filmmaking Approach (00:12:28) Deep Dive into Star Trek Continuity & Cameos (00:19:57) Star Trek's Timely "Save the Whales" Message (00:24:25) Every Character Gets a Mission, Time Travel Logic (00:29:0...

(00:00:00) Setting the Stage for Terminator: Dark Fate Commentary (00:05:19) The Unceremonious Killing of John Connor (00:10:57) Dark Fate's New Characters and Franchise Expectations (00:19:37) Analyzing Dark Fate's Action Sequences and Visual Effects (00:30:53) Linda Hamilton's Return and Easter Egg Debates (00:38:50) Terminator's Struggle with New Audiences and Al Concepts (00:44:25) Exploring C...

In this wide-ranging bonus conversation we discuss commentaries for Sam Raimi's SPIDER-MAN films, the intricacies of '90s TV syndication, and Brian describes his quest to find a mysterious missing musical composition! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

(00:00:00) Ep. 351: The Dog Stars / Coyote vs. Acme (00:02:04) Episode Welcome, Podcast Updates, and Zuckerberg Film (00:15:40) X-Men, Avengers Doomsday, and Movie-Watching Habits (00:22:35) A Fond Farewell to Shelley Fabares (00:26:05) Celebrating Dolly Parton's Life and Philanthropy (00:37:13) Remembering Tim Curry's Impish Delights (00:42:25) Honoring Peter Cullen, The Voice of Optimus Prime (0...

(00:00:00) A message from Sean Coyle (00:01:38) Celebrating 350 Episodes: Reflecting on Our Podcast Journey (00:08:05) From Reno to Remakes: Our Podcast's Evolution (00:17:32) Discovering Matt Johnson: Lo-Fi Filmmaking & Storytelling (00:27:51) Unconventional Cinema: Reviewing The Rivals of Amziah King (00:36:01) HBO's Lanterns: True Detective Meets Green Lantern (00:53:08) Navigating Nuance: Crit...

(00:00:00) Why We're Rewatching Ryan Reynolds' Green Lantern (00:03:59) Discussing the Theatrical Cut and James Newton Howard's Score (00:06:30) Critiquing the Overloaded Opening and Hal Jordan's Characterization (00:16:53) Blake Lively's Performance and Green Lantern's Development History (00:30:06) Exploring Green Lantern's Rich Comic Book History (00:39:01) Oa's CGI Problems and Hal Jordan's Tr...

(00:00:00) Celebrating 349 Episodes and Podcast Longevity (00:01:26) Discussing 'The Drama' and Theatrical vs. Streaming (00:06:05) Discovering 'Nirvanna the Band the Show' and 'Cheers' Legacy (00:11:05) Revisiting 'Spider-Man' and 'The Odyssey' on the Big Screen (00:20:05) Listener Thoughts on Moana and Jumanji Sequels (00:35:13) Fan Perspectives on DCU and Snyder Cut Evolution (00:47:33) Fan The...

(00:00:00) The Unexpected Rise of Popcorn Buckets (00:10:31) Rediscovering Taika Waititi's Perfect Film (00:20:48) Cheers and Other Classics (00:31:26) Tribute to Terminator 2 Co-Writer William Wisher Jr. (00:36:46) Cher Horowitz Returns: Clueless Sequel Series Announced (00:45:32) Are Legacy Sequels and Prequels Necessary? (00:49:54) Ryan Gosling Confirmed as Ghost Rider at Comic-Con (01:07:00) W...

In this bonus discussion we vent on the very-online controversies surrounding Christopher Nolan's megahit THE ODYSSEY, unpack New York Magazibe's recent directors power ranking, and give first thoughts on the AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY trailer! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

(00:00:00) Podcast Welcome and Commentary Setup (00:03:26) Michael Keaton's Vulture and MCU Timeline Errors (00:07:28) The Historic Deal Bringing Spider-Man to Marvel (00:10:56) Tony Stark's Role and John Hughes High School Vibe (00:16:24) Genuine High School Humor and Unexpected MCU Cameos (00:22:53) Peter's Personal Struggles and Ned's Endearing Friendship (00:29:10) Relatable High School Life a...

(00:00:00) Welcome, Patreon, and Recent Movie Experiences (00:05:30) Emotional Journey at the Wes Anderson Music Concert (00:10:34) Unpacking the Dark Humor of How to Make a Killing (00:14:32) Parenting Adventures: Sharpies, Crafts, and Superhero IDs (00:18:50) Rob Kelly's Query on Multiple Movie Viewings (00:29:18) Masters of the Universe Legacy and Toy Story 5 Parents (00:39:06) Sean Coyle Quest...

In this bonus show we offer thoughts on the latest/last JACKASS film, horror sequel EVIL DEAD BURN, Illumination’s underperforming MINIONS & MONSTERS, and dive deep into smash hit OBSESSION! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

(00:00:00) Commentary Track: Troy (00:01:32) Re-evaluating Troy Before Nolan's Odyssey (00:07:04) Brad Pitt's Reluctance and Wolfgang Petersen's Vision (00:19:57) Stripping Gods from Homer's Epic Tale (00:29:32) Actors' Personal Stories and On-Set Experiences (00:48:35) Achilles's Contempt and Agamemnon's Power Play (01:04:31) Practical Effects and Thematic Human Arrogance (01:20:16) Mythological...

In this bonus show we unpack our Independence Day thoughts, mark the 35th anniversary of TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY and examine the box office fallout of SUPERGIRL underperforming! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

(00:00:00) Commentary Track: Independence Day: Resurgence (00:00:08) Introducing Independence Day Resurgence (00:02:38) The Absence of Will Smith (00:10:07) Liam Hemsworth's Miscasting (00:13:19) A Distant and Unengaging World (00:15:41) Visual Effects and Character Development (00:25:23) The Failure of President Whitmore's Character (00:44:45) China's Influence and Casting Choices (00:44:54) Chin...