FaveFilm Podcast

We are packed to the brim this week! First up, we're unpacking our raw reactions to the fresh 78th Emmy Nominations —including The Pitt and Hacks dominating the board. Then, it's review time. We dive deep into Steven Spielberg's sci-fi thriller Disclosure Day , André Øvredal's highway horror Passenger , and the campy, unexpected live-action adaptation of Masters of the Universe . Plus, we're laugh...

We are packed to the brim with massive cinematic drops on this week's episode of FaveFilm Podcast! First up, we hit the movie news desk to break down the latest headlines making waves across the industry. Then, we dive deep into our feature reviews for the week: The Mandalorian & Grogu: Mando and baby Grogu have finally made their giant leap from Disney+ to the multiplex. Does Jon Favreau's big-sc...

In this episode of the FaveFilm Podcast , we dive into one of the biggest questions of the current awards conversation: is Timothée Chalamet's Oscar campaign losing momentum? With the race heating up, we break down the latest buzz, shifting narratives, and what it could mean as the season unfolds. We also take a look at several films that have caught our attention recently, including No Other Choi...

🎬 FaveFilm Podcast is back with a jam-packed episode as we dive headfirst into awards season. This week, we pay tribute to the late, great Catherine O'Hara , and preview the upcoming  Oscars , breaking down the big contenders and surprises. Plus, we review a bold and eclectic slate of films: Frankenstein – a fresh take on a timeless monster Train Dreams – a haunting, lyrical meditation on memory...

On this episode of  FaveFilm Podcast , we dive into all the latest movie chatter! We break down the highlights and surprises from the Golden Globes , reveal who's currently the highest-grossing actor in the world , and share our thoughts on the movies we've been watching lately — including Hamnet and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple . From awards season drama to fresh film reviews, it's packed with...

It's a year-end blowout on the FaveFilm Podcast ! In this episode, we break down 2025 in film with the biggest movie news of the year, reveal our Top 10 Movies of 2025 , and debate the hits, surprises, and letdowns that defined the cinematic landscape. Plus, we look ahead to 2026 and talk about the upcoming releases we're most excited for. Whether you're a casual moviegoer or a full-on film nerd,...

It's so good to be back, movie lovers! It's a new year, and awards season is in full gear. We review the 2025 nominations and recap some of the films we saw over the winter break. We also give an in-depth review of Robert Eggars' new masterpiece, "Nosferatu." All this, plus a gander at the latest offerings from the small screen and a fun little announcement about Leasha's recent game show adventur...

Alright, movie lovers, spooky season may be coming to a close, but we've had plenty of chills! We review Smile 2 and the many scary offerings we consumed from Shudder and Max. Plus, we'll have reviews of other non-horror films Piece by Piece and Saturday Night and we'll discuss a couple of true crime streaming docuseries. All this and the latest movie news. Tune in....IF YOU DARE!

Read 'em their rights, movie lovers! We're back with another deep dive episode, this time taking a look at one of our favorite 1980s comedies, "Dragnet." This 1987 buddy cop comedy is full of things that make us giggle, such as Dan Aykroyd's amazingly square Joe Friday characterization, Tom Hanks' effortless (and award worthy?) performance as Pep Streebeck, Christopher Plummer's delicious villanou...

On this week's episode of FaveFilm Weekly we give you our impressions of the much anticipated "Joker: Folie à Deux," talk about Francis Ford Coppola's huge movie gamble "Megalopolis, " the week's movie headlines, and also what we have been watching.    

  We're back with another discussion of the week in movies. We review "The Substance," one of the most mind-blowing films of the year. Plus, we talk about the challenges of Francis Ford Coppola's passion project "Megalopolis" and the controversy behind Emerald Fennell's planned adaptation of Wuthering Heights . 

  Hey, movie lovers! It's time for another installment of "FaveFilm Weekly." We'll breakdown the movie news, including the fallout of the Pixar layoffs, reboots we don't want, and what we think of Roland Emmerich's proposed "Lawrence of Arabia" TV series. Plus, we'll talk about what we've been watching lately, including the remake of the Danish thriller "Speak No Evil." Tune in for another lively...

In the first episode of FaveFilm Weekly we discuss remakes, reboots, and sequels on the heels of the release of "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," and we catch up on the movies and TV shows we've been watching lately.

We're back, movie lovers! For this episode, we revisit the cult classic 90s ultra-violent love story, True Romance. We'll discuss the whirlwind relationship of Clarence and Alabama, the "Sicilian" showdown between Dennis Hopper and Christopher Walken, the lunacy of Drexel, the roller coaster drama, the advice from Elvis, and more. This is a genre-bending, wild ride not for the faint of heart! **LA...

Hey, movie lovers! Get ready for adventure in the world of Fantasia (or is it Fantastica?). In this episode of our "He's / She's Never Seen It" series, Richard views the 80s fantasy kids classic, "The Neverending Story." He'll discuss his feelings about the movie as we discuss Atreyu's screaming, the urban legend surrounding Artax, Falkor's creepiness, the evil wolf Gmork, and the mystery surround...

Would you believe Leasha has never seen "Time Bandits"? Richard introduced her to one of his childhood favorites recently, and....she has thoughts. Join us as we discuss this Terry Gilliam classic, including the all-star cast, the overall Monty Python-ness, the funny historical figures, Vincent and Pansy, and that devisive ending. Adventure is sure to follow!  All clips copyright Sony Pictures.

It's time to take a trip to deep space, movie lovers! In this episode, we take a look at the mid-90s sci-fi schlock-fest, Stargate. Richard thinks this movie is too good for our "Summer Camp" series (Leasha disagrees), but we both agree it's a good guilty pleasure time travel adventure. Take a walk with us through the Stargate as we discuss Jackson's passion for ancient cultures, O'Neil's no-nonse...

EVERYONE!!! We are back with a new episode, and this time, we dive into the 90s action arthouse film "Leon: The Professional" (or whatever your territory decided to call it). We follow along with the dynamic, yet complicated, duo of cleaner Leon and vengeful, young Matilda as they hunt down crooked cop Stansfield (an exquisite Gary Oldman). We'll discuss Leon's childlike sensibility, Matilda's man...

Buh-hee-hee-hee! Feb-HUGHES-rary returns! We're celebrating John Hughes' birthday once again by talking about one of our favorite comedies, "Uncle Buck." We'll take a deep-dive into this 80s classic and talk about John Candy's loveable lug performance, Tia's teen angst, the big debut of Macaulay Culkin, Maizy's silly heart (and blasphemy), Moley Russell's wart, Chanice, Marcy, the drunk clown, the...

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, movie lovers united to experience a franchise that would change the world forever. We're talking about Star Wars, and this week's episode covers the mack daddy of the series: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. Join us on a journey through the second film in the original trilogy as we discussed Luke's inner conflicts, Leia's fierce leadership and love fo...

It's a hot one, movie lovers! That's right, we're back with our Summer Camp series, and this time we're highlighting the 1984 piece of cheese that is "Footloose." We'll explore Ren's angry gymnastic dancing, Ariel's risky behavior, Willard the sweet bumpkin, the gravity of John Lithgow and Dianne Wiest, tractor chicken, the iconic music, and more! And hey, we thought this was a party....LET'S DANN...

This episode kicks off our special "Summer Camp" series - highlighting some of our favorite cheesy, guilty-pleasure films. Our first campy classic is the 2000 action remake "Gone in 60 Seconds." Ride along as we talk about Nic Cage's "unique" acting style, Angelina Jolie's wild child streak, the supporting cast of misfits, the fine-ass cars, the banging soundtrack, and of course, ELEANOR!

Hey movie lovers! Wait till you get a load of this episode! We're going back to the 80s to the movie that started the trend for "dark comic book movies" -- Tim Burton's Batman. In our deep dive of this dark, gothic, and maybe even steampunk (?) classic, we discuss the influence the film has had on movies today, Michael Keaton's surprising performance, Kim Basinger's scream, Jack Nicholson's comman...

Get ready to mambo, movie lovers! This episode will dive into the 80s romance classic, Dirty Dancing. We discuss the overall theme of class struggle, the fiery chemistry of the actors, the epic dance numbers, the iconic soundtrack, and other magic moments that make this a beloved film over 30 years later. Get ready to have the time of your life! (insert rim shot here)   All sound clips copyright L...

Let's go to work, movie lovers! We're celebrating the release of Quentin Tarantino's ninth film "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" by taking a look back at his first feature film: the incomparable "Reservoir Dogs." We dive into this super cool crime caper and explore topics such as the meaning of Like a Virgin, Mr. Pink's (reasonable?) tipping policy, Mr. White and Mr. Orange's father/son dynamic, Mr...