Inside The Film Room

Get ready to dive deep into the Upside Down as Zach and Jake break down the entire third season of "Stranger Things." Warning: This episode contains MAJOR SPOILERS for "Stranger Things 3." || Intro (0:00), Full season synopsis (1:09), Season breakdown (22:13), What to expect in Season 4 (45:50) || Be sure to follow us on Twitter @insidefilmroom and like us on Facebook to stay up to date with all t...

Music movies are all the rage right now, and "Yesterday" is trying to cash in on the popularity of The Beatles. Zach shares his thoughts on the movie and the guys weigh in on their top five favorite Beatles songs. || Intro (0:00), New Pixar movie "Soul" (1:44), "Stranger Things 3" trailer breakdown (5:31), Can "Endgame" top Avatar with its re-release? (11:20), Behind the scenes look from Bond 25 (...

No matter how unnecessary "Toy Story 4" may be, it doesn't make it any less spectacular. Zach and Jake are here to break down the latest (and final?) chapter in the adventures of Woody and Buzz Lightyear. Plus, we introduce the epic Best Disney Song of All Time bracket! || Intro (0:00), Live-action "Hercules" is FAKE NEWS (5:15), More coming from the "Hunger Games" universe (8:10), "Joker" will ra...

"Dark Phoenix" marks the final chapter in the 20th Century Fox X-Men franchise, and Jake and Zach are here to breakdown what can only be described as an underwhelming conclusion. In the spirit of disappointments, the guys rank the biggest superhero movie letdowns ever. || Intro (0:00), Life updates (1:30), Jordan Peele praises "Midsommar" (4:20), "Candyman" to tackle topic of toxic fandom (6:16),...

Zach and Jake hop on the magic carpet and fly to Agrabah for this week's review of Disney's latest live-action remake, "Aladdin." Plus, tons of new trailers to break down, two big RIPs and a definitive ranking of the best Disney songs of all time. Intro (0:00), Life Update (0:20), "The Goldfinch" trailer (2:18), "Onward" trailer (4:53), "Ford v Ferrari" trailer (6:54), "The Kitchen" trailer (8:36)...

Zach and Jake are joined by John Wick superfan William Rhyne to break down Mr. Wick's latest adventure in "John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum." Plus, the guys try and figure out if any movie character can take down the Boogeyman (Hint: Thanos). || Intro (0:00), Warning: Explicit Content (0:26), Our history with the Baba Yaga (2:20), "John Wick 3" Plot Summary + Spoilers (5:20), "John Wick 3" Review...

This week Zach and Jake are joined Inside The Film Room by screenwriter Zack Stentz ("Thor," "X-Men: First Class") to discuss his latest film, "Rim of the World" and how he got his start in Hollywood. You can find Zack on Twitter @MuseZack and catch "Rim of the World" now streaming on Netflix. || Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@insidefilmroom) and like us on Facebook to stay up to date with all...

Inside The Film Room is BACK. Vacation is over and it's time to get things rolling again with one of the year's best films, Olivia Wilde's directorial debut: "Booksmart." In the spirit of high school movies, Zach and Jake partake in a High School Movie Character Draft, picking their favorite characters to fit all the traditional teen movie archetypes. || Intro (0:00), Tons of new trailers like "It...

Zach is officially an old and washed up Carolina alum. This episode was prerecorded, so because there's no news to share, we made up our own fake news (0:54). Then, Zach and Jake break down the latest Netflix film, "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile," starring Zac Efron as the infamous serial killer Ted Bundy (3:04). || Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@insidefilmroom) and like us on Face...

"Endgame" is over, and now it's time to look forward to a summer filled with great movies! This week Zach and Jake each break down their five most anticipated summer movies, plus they share the top five films as voted on by the audience! || Fantastic Beasts 3 set for November 2021, but do we really need five movies? (1:50) The internet bullied Sonic into a makeover (3:53), "Detective Pikachu" is g...

We're in the Endgame now... The biggest blockbuster event of all time is here, and Zach and Jake are here in our longest episode ever to break down every little detail! || "Avengers: Endgame" is shattering opening weekend box office records (1:30). "Avengers: Endgame" Review - NO SPOILERS (4:56) "Avengers: Endgame" Review + SPOILERS (9:18) The Future of the MCU (1:18:53) || Make sure to follow us...

The Rewatchables is back by popular demand! This week, Zach and Jake are joined by special guest Shakeel Rashad (@shak_inabox) to take a deep dive into a Will Ferrell classic, "The Other Guys." The guys break down the best moments of the movie and hand out a variety of awards to some of the film's most iconic parts. Make sure to let us know what movies you want to see dissected next time on The Re...

Stephen King's latest remake, "Pet Sematary," proves that sometimes dead, or in this case the original, is better. || After the announcement of "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker," Zach and Jake are filled with questions! Who is the Skywalker? How is Palpatine alive? Which Death Star is that? And more... (2:38), Beware of "Avengers: Endgame" spoilers on social media (10:05), Disney+ is getting TONS...

After a rollercoaster of quality throughout the DC Extended Universe, it looks like DC may have finally turned the corner with "Shazam!" Plus, "Avengers: Endgame" madness, a new "Game of Thrones" teaser and our first look at Joaquin Phoenix's "Joker." Jake’s UNC football spring game preview (1:00), Endgame teasers, tickets, theories and runtime (2:48), Building the Black Widow supporting cast (8:2...

If the first live-action Disney remake of the year is any indication of what's to come in 2019, things aren't looking too promising. This week, Zach and Jake break down Tim Burton's rmieagination of "Dumbo" and discuss whether or not we actually need more live-action remakes. We're pumped for April (1:21), "Avengers: Endgame" posters, tickets and runtime (2:37), Endgame or Thrones? (7:32), Leaked...

In one of the most anticipated episodes of the year, Zach and Jake are ready to dive into Jordan Peele's latest horror masterpiece: "Us." || It's been a while, so there are plenty of new trailers to break down, like "Dora and the Lost City of Gold" (1:57), "Avengers: Endgame" (4:04), "Toy Story 4" (6:50), "Stranger Things 3" (7:42), "Aladdin" (8:58), "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" (10:10) and "Br...

"Captain Marvel" got us so amped up we couldn't wait until Monday to break it down. Recorded just minutes after leaving the theater, Zach and Jake share their immediate reactions to the latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and what it could mean for Earth's mightiest heroes moving forward. || 0:00-2:45 - "Captain Marvel" Review (NO SPOILERS) 2:45-20:12 - "Captain Marvel" Review (SP...

Inside The Film Room is back with a mid-week episode! Zach and Jake break down all the latest movie news and get on the hype train before "Captain Marvel" releases on Thursday, by ranking all 20 films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Welcome (0:00), Spring Practice Update (0:48), Zach's "Greta" Mini Review (1:48), Jake is FINALLY watching "Game of Thrones" (3:07), Tune in to @TheManyFacedPod (6:4...

Well... we survived. Sunday's Academy Awards were interesting, to say the least – a few upsets, a bit of outrage, no hosts and a whole lot of sexual tension! Zach and Jake recap Hollywood's biggest night and share their instant reactions to everything that went down. Plus, a few new trailers and announcements! Intro (0:00), The fallout of a "Green Book" Best Picture win (1:15), Best Actress surpri...

Looking for all the latest Academy Awards news before Sunday's ceremonies? Look no further, because Zach and Jake are joined by UNC's finest film critic, Josh Martin (@MartinOnMovies), to discuss the frontrunners in every Oscars category and share their predictions. Plus, the guys dive into the latest trailer releases and break down all the newest movie and TV news. Intro (0:00-0:44) Meet Josh (0:...

Jake and Zach are here to try and figure out if Liam Neeson is actually racist and break down his latest movie, "Cold Pursuit." Plus, the guys recap all the trailers from last week's Super Bowl and talk "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile," "Guardians of the Galaxy 3" and Mad Max news. (Jake slacked off at the theater this weekend so "The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part" and "The Kid Who Wou...

It was a busy week in Hollywood with new trailer releases, casting reveals and production announcements, and Zach and Jake are ready to analyze it all for you. But first, the guys break down Netflix's latest film, "Velvet Buzzsaw," and share their thoughts. *INSIDE THE FILM ROOM IS NOW ON SPOTIFY! SUBSCRIBE NOW* Intro - 0:00-0:42 "Velvet Buzzsaw" Review - 0:42-7:53 New "Us" Trailer Breakdown - 7:5...

Inside The Film Room is taking a page out of The Ringer's book and sharing our own take on The Rewatchables! Hosted by Bill Simmons, each episode of The Rewatchables features a discussion about one of the most rewatchable movies of all time. This week, Zach and Jake are taking a stab at breaking down Nicholas Cage's 2004 cinematic masterpiece, "National Treasure," and using categories featured on...

The nominations for the 91st annual Academy Awards were announced Tuesday morning and Zach and Jake are here to break down everything that happened. Who are the frontrunners? Who got snubbed? Why is Solo nominated?! Tune in to find out!

In typical early-January fashion, it was a disappointing week at the theater. Zach and Jake are here to break down "Escape Room" and "Glass," two underwhelming movies that might somehow be in the same universe? Intro 0:00-1:19 "Escape Room" Review 1:19-18:11 "Glass" Review 18:11-40:00 Episode 5 Preview 40:00-41:57