Movie Boarding with Kingston Hannibal

On this episode of Movie Boarding, I'm joined by my friend Daniel for his first appearance on the podcast. Before we watch the movie, we spend some time talking about his favorite films and I give him some credit for being one of the few people in his family who has actually gone out of his way to watch and appreciate movies that are older than he is. After that, we dive into Independence Day...

On this episode of, Movie Boarding, I'm joined by my friend Jose as we take a look at M. Night Shyamalan's Signs (2002). We talk about scary and suspenseful films that are tame enough for most audiences, including movies that create tension without relying on excessive gore, demons, or graphic content. We also discuss which movie franchises we think could benefit from a horror-inspired ada...

On this episode of Movie Boarding, I’m joined by my co-heart (that's what we call a fellow Southwest Airlines worker) Emily to talk about the comedy classic Airplane!. We dive into all things aviation (duh), her private pilot's license, and our deep love for aviation. We also break down just how insanely quotable this movie is and ask the big question: do these jokes still land with modern audienc...

On this Movie Boarding May the 4th Special, we’re diving into Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope—a movie that means a lot to me and has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember. My friend Abraham is watching it for the very first time… and let’s just say, he’s not exactly blown away by it. It also got us asking a real question: does this movie feel dated for Gen Z? Watching the Di...

On this episode of Movie Boarding , I sit down with my sister while she was visiting me here in Nashville to dive into the fascinating documentary Tim’s Vermeer . Directed by Teller and starring inventor Tim Jenison, the film explores one man’s obsession with uncovering the secrets behind the paintings of Johannes Vermeer. We break down the film’s central experiment, the involvement of Penn Jillet...

On this episode of Movie Boarding, Second Annual Oscar’s Special, with Gem and Patrick we’re stepping into the golden age of Hollywood with Singin’ in the Rain! We recorded this one remotely over Descript for a fun, energetic breakdown of one of the greatest movie musicals ever made. I had actually never seen this before until about two weeks ago—and I loved it so much that I knew we had to cover...

On this episode of Movie Boarding, recorded on Descript, I’m joined by Lori and Sarah — aka the Zertuche Sisters — we watch and discuss Everest (2015), the intense survival drama directed by Baltasar Kormákur, based on the real 1996 Mount Everest disaster. Sarah and Lori share a recent winter adventure from their vacation in Morocco, which was the reason I chose this movie for them. We dive into s...

On this reverse episode of Movie Boarding, I’m joined by my friend Connor and former Co-Heart, who insisted—borderline demanded—that I finally watch Everything Everywhere All at Once. I went in completely blind… and I’m so glad we did. We break down just how incredible this movie is, from its wild multiverse chaos to its deeply human core. Our conversation dives into the film’s powerful themes: pa...

On this episode of Movie Boarding, I’m joined by my former cohort Connor Beene, a.k.a. Bean Boy, to get abducted by Tim Burton’s wildly chaotic sci-fi satire Mars Attacks! We dive into how aggressively overstimulating the movie is—rapid cuts, loud gags, nonstop visual noise, and that unmistakable Burton weirdness turned up to eleven. We also break down the absolutely stacked cast, which somehow fe...

On this episode of Movie Boarding , Tony and I take flight with the brand-new Superman (2025) movie! Recorded over Descript, this one’s a little different — we did the interview segment all at once. Even though Tony hadn’t seen the film yet, we watched it beforehand and had plenty to say. We dive into our top five comic book movies, share our personal history with Superman, and discuss why this mi...

On this episode of Movie Boarding, recorded on Descript, we all movie board ourselves and to dive into TRON: Ares — the long-awaited continuation of the digital frontier. Directed by Joachim Rønning (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales) and starring Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Arturo Castro, Hasan Minhaj and Gillian Anderson, this new installment pushes the Grid to a brave new...

On this episode of Movie Boarding , we’re diving back into the digital frontier with the original Tron (1982). In a twist on our usual format, Jose and I are stepping into the grid for the very first time, while Tony—our resident Tron veteran—guides us through. We talk about our love for Tron: Legacy and its unforgettable Daft Punk soundtrack, share our favorite video game movies, and reflect on h...

On this episode my friend Patrick and his wife came down to Nashville, so I lined up a movie I’ve loved for years: It Might Get Loud (2008), directed by Davis Guggenheim ( An Inconvenient Truth ). The film brings together three iconic guitarists—Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin, The Edge of U2, and Jack White of The White Stripes—and strips away the noise to focus on their stories, sounds, and philosoph...

On this very special episode of Movie Boarding , we’re bringing you our second-ever Spanglish episode — and the second one featuring my mom as a guest. Together, we dive into the 2014 animated film Mr. Peabody & Sherman , a movie that sparks conversations about time travel, our favorite childhood cartoons, and the powerful role parents (or any invested caregiver) play in shaping a child’s deve...

On this episode, my cousin Leslie (all the way from Sacramento on Zoom) and I, dive into the Disney classic Heavy Weights ! Recorded we reminisce about the joys of growing up in the ‘90s, share family stories, and embrace all the nostalgia that comes with childhood summers, big back activities, our favorite 90's shows/movies and 90's nostalgia. We break down the iconic performances of Ben Stiller...

On this episode of Movie Boarding , recorded live inNashville during Patrick and Gem’s vacation visit, we swing into the jungle with 1995’s Congo —the wild techno-thriller based on the novel by Michael Crichton and directed by Frank Marshall. Starring Laura Linney, Dylan Walsh, Ernie Hudson, Tim Curry (doing something with that accent), special cameo by Delroy Lindo, and a whole lot of aggressive...

On this episode of Movie Boarding, recorded over zoom, I may or may not have tricked my friend Maggie into watching the 2005 sci-fi disasterpiece A Sound of Thunder—all in the name of prepping for the new Jurassic World movie. 🦖 We talk about the wild gap between Ray Bradbury’s classic short story (which I loved in high school) and the chaotic, poorly rendered time-travel mess we got on screen. F...

On this episode of Movie Boarding, (on the 81st anniversary of D-Day) we dive into the bold, bizarre, and unexpectedly heartfelt satire Jojo Rabbit (2019), directed by Taika Waititi. Set in Nazi Germany, this dark comedy follows a young boy named Jojo (Roman Griffin Davis), whose world is turned upside down when he discovers his mother (Scarlett Johansson) is hiding a Jewish girl in their home. Oh...

On this episode of movie Boarding with my friend Lori (recorded over Zoom) to revisit the 80s classic The Karate Kid — and it may not be the way you remember it. 👊 Was Johnny being groomed by Kreese? 🌸Is Mr. Miyagi actually the main character? 💔We unpack Miyagi’s heartbreaking backstory, the racism he endured, and how the film handled it. 🎯And what's the deal with Ali? Did she have her own hid...

On this episode of Movie Boarding your mission, should you choose to expect it, is to join my gen z friends and ,I as we join the IMF along side Thomas Cruise Mapother IV. We talk about 90's technology, how this movie still holds up, how this movie set the mold for other spy films to come and basically how old I am. Is everyone ready for the latest Mission Impossible? I know I am! Truly one of my...

On this episode of movie boarding, recorded over zoom, we watch and discuss the Sci-Fi classic Galaxy Quest with my very special guest Kirsten a fellow co-heart. So many legends in this movie that satires the Sci-Fi genre i.e. Star Trek and Star Wars. We discuss the parasocial relationship between fan and creator/actors and the responsibility that each party owns. We also talk about the importance...

On this episode recorded over zoom during a Tennessee snowstorm, we watch and discuss the 90's classic comedy Blankman. This 1994 American superhero comedy parody film was written by Damon Wayans and J. F. Lawton. The film stars Damon Wayans, David Alan Grier, Robin Givens, Jon Polito, and Jason Alexander. One of my absolute favorite movies as a kid and and adult. Blankman is full of quotable...

On this episode, with my special guest and bestie Jacob aka Don Tiburon, we watch and discuss the parody Robin Hood: Men in Tights directed by Mel Brooks. I may have remembered this movie differently, cause it was a tough watch. This interesting take on the classic story of Robin Hood and his marry men by Mel Brook stars Cary Elwes, Richard Lewis, Roger Rees, Amy Yasbeck, Dave Chappelle and Tracey...

On this episode recorded over zoom, we watch and talk about the 1996 family comedy "Carpool." Does anyone remember this movie other than me? I’m joined by my friend Stephanie as we dive headfirst into the wild ride that is Carpool — the offbeat '90s family comedy starring Tom Arnold, David Paymer, Rhea Perlman, and Rachel Leigh Cook. We talk about the chaotic charm of the film, the o...

Disclaimer! Listener Discretion Advise. This movie talks/depicts death and suicide extensively. Although it is done in a comedic way, it is worth mentioning. On this episode Zuly and I watch and discuss the 1970's cult classic "Harold and Maude." The plot revolves around an unlikely" friendship" between a rich kid obsessed with reenacting death and a the OG manic pixie girl. #movieboarding #moviep...