Movie Masala

In this episode, we cover both P eople We Meet on Vacation, directed by Brett Haley and Marty Supreme, directed by Josh Safdie. Times code below if you want to jump to a particular review: 00:00:25 People We Meet on Vacation 00:11:56 Marty Supreme 🎬 Watch the trailer:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Marty Supreme | Official Trailer People We Meet on Vacation | Official Trailer ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 Follow & listen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Happy New Year! In this episode, we talk about our most anticipated films for 2026. Below is the release schedule for the films we discuss. - The Odyssey (17 July) - The Drama (03 April) - Wuthering Heights (13 February) - The Devil Wears Prada 2 (01 May) - One Night Only (28 August) - Spider-Man: Brand New Day (31 July) - Coyote Vs. Acme (28 August) - Dune: Part Three (18 December) - No Other Cho...

Happy New Year! Join us for episode 100! Thank you for listening to us for the whole year. Whether you tuned in occasionally or regularly, your engagement really does help keep us motivated to keep goin on! Thank you and see you next year!

In episode 99, we talk about Rian Johnson's New Knives Out film, Wake Up Dead Man. We discuss the return of Daniel Craig alongside Josh O'Connor, Josh Brolin, Glen Close and more. We discuss the themes of the films and how it explores them through the characters. As well as the mystery at the centre of this film, and whether it holds up. 🎬 Watch the trailer:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out M...

In Episode 98, we review Eternity , the new A24 film directed by David Freyne. The Romcom features Elizabeth Olsen trying to choose between Miles Teller and Callum Turner on who she wants to spend eternity with. We discuss what works for us in the film and what doesn't, and how it feels like a more mature romantic comedy that makes you appreciate love in a more nuanced way. 🎬 Watch the trailer:⁠⁠...

In this episode, we review The Glassworker, directed by Usman Riaz. We discuss it being Pakistan's first 2D hand-drawn animated film and the inspiration it takes from Studio Ghibli. We examine its anti-war narrative and the love story that ties it together. We also analyse its shortcomings and how it can evoke a genuine emotional reaction despite them. 🎬 Watch the trailer:⁠⁠ ⁠ The Glassworker...

In Ep 96, we cover Homebound by Neeraj Ghaywan . The film stars Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa as two friends trying to achieve class mobility for themselves and their families. We discuss the incredible, emotionally resonant performances and events that unfold from this. We also go over the few shortcomings it has. 🎬 Watch the trailer:⁠⁠ Homebound | Official Trailer ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 Follow & l...

In this episode, we review the new film by Lynne Ramsay, Die My Love. The film stars Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson as Lawrence's character goes through postpartum depression. We discuss how the story, cinematography and the acting both try and depict this in its various forms and where they fall short. 🎬 Watch the trailer:⁠ Die My Love | Official Trailer ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 Follow & list...

In this episode, we review The Running Man, by Edgar Wright. Starring Glenn Powell alongside Colman Domingo and Josh Brolin in a more faithful adaptation of the Stephen King novel. We discuss how the film tackles propaganda and also highlights the audience's complicity in the system. Also talking about the multiple themes of the film and how accessible they are to the audience. 🎬 Watch the tr...

In episode 93, we review Predator: Badlands by Dan Trachtenberg. We discuss the film's great effects and how the creatures add a fun edge to the world. We also interrogate how franchises keep trying to use nostalgia even when they do not need to. 🎬 Watch the trailer:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Predator: Badlands| Official Trailer ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 Follow & listen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/moviemasalapodcast⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, we review Palestine 36. The film documents the start of the British colonisation of the Palestinian state and the influx of Jewish refugees and settlers. We discuss how it achieves its goal through its character and use of archival footage. 🎬 Watch the trailer:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Palestine 36| Official Trailer ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 Follow & listen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/moviemasalapodcast⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, we cover Bugonia. The new film by Yorgos Lanthimos, starring Jesse Plemons, Emma Stone, and Aidan Delbis. We review how the film explores the idea of conspiracy theories and the status quo that fuels them. We also discuss if it can stick its landing. 🎬 Watch the trailer:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bugonia| Official Trailer ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 Follow & listen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/moviemasalapodcast⁠⁠

For Ep 90, we review Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein. Featuring Oscar Issac, Jacob Elordi, and Mia Goth, we discuss how Del Toro brings the film to life. Going over the incredible sets and cinematography, and how it pairs with the casting choice to bring the vision to life. 🎬 Watch the trailer:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Frankenstein| Official Trailer ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 Follow & listen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/moviemasalapo...

In ep 89, we discuss Roofman, starring Channing Tatum and Kristen Dunst. We discuss how the film, while appearing silly, does manage to pack in a lot of genuine emotion. Examining the performances from the main cast, the thoughtful storytelling, and the camera techniques that help elevate the film. 🎬 Watch the trailer:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Roofman| Official Trailer ⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 Follow & listen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/mo...

In this episode, we review the new film by Kelly Reichardt, starring Josh O'Connor: The Mastermind. We discuss the (currently) very timely film about an art thief and how it depicts a man meandering his way through life in the backdrop of the Vietnam War protests. 🎬 Watch the trailer:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Mastermind| Official Trailer ⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 Follow & listen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/moviemasalapodcast⁠

In this episode, we review Pillion by Harry Lighton. The film features Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling and features the two in gay BDSM romance within the biker community. 🎬 Watch the trailer:⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠ Pillion| Official Trailer ⁠⁠⁠ 📲 Follow & listen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/moviemasalapodcast

In Episode 86, we review After The Hunt . The new film from Luca Guadagnino, the director of Challengers. We discuss the film's casting, which includes Julia Roberts, Ayo Edebiri, and Andrew Garfield. We also go over the film's commentary on language in academic spaces, philosophy and the messiness of the characters. 🎬 Watch the trailer:⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠ After The Hunt| Official Trailer ⁠⁠⁠ 📲 Follo...

In this ep, we review the new film by Chloe Zhao, Hamnet . The film depicting Shakespeare's family stars Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley and contains incredible emotional depth. We also discuss how this differs from previous films about the playwright. 🎬 Watch the trailer:⁠ ⁠⁠ Hamnet| Official Trailer ⁠⁠ 📲 Follow & listen: ⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/moviemasalapodcast

In episode 84, we review the new Horror film from a Dog's perspective, Good Boy . The film by Ben Leonberg presents an interesting perspective and directorial challenge. We also discuss if the film has enough substance to justify its runtime. 🎬 Watch the trailer:⁠ ⁠⁠ Good Boy | Official Trailer ⁠⁠ 📲 Follow & listen: ⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/moviemasalapodcast

In this episode, we review Brides by director Nadia Fall and writer Suhayla El-Bushra. We discuss how it shines a light on all the contemporary socio-political factors that influence child brides. Also talking about how it uses the friendship of the two leads to create a heartfelt and nuanced narrative. 🎬 Watch the trailer:⁠ ⁠ Brides | Official Trailer ⁠ 📲 Follow & listen: ⁠⁠linktr.ee/moviem...

In episode 82, we review Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's new film The Smashing Machine. Directed by Benny Safdie and co-starring Emily Blunt and Ryan Bader, we discuss if this is Johnson's big acting comeback. Also, considering if the script's acting first approach is detrimental to the plot? 🎬 Watch the trailer:⁠ ⁠ The Smashing Machine | Official Trailer ⁠ 📲 Follow & liste...

In Ep 80, we review Paul Thomas Anderson 's new film, One Battle After Another. With incredible performances from Leonardo DiCaprio, Chase Infiniti, Sean Pean, and Teyanna Taylor, the film offers an interesting analysis of revolutionary politics and its cost. 🎬 Watch the trailer:⁠ One Battle After Another | Official Trailer 📲 Follow & listen: ⁠linktr.ee/moviemasalapodcast

In this episode, we review Happyend, the new film by Neo Sora. We discuss how it balances multiple themes in this dystopian story, primarily about the beauty of friendship and music. 🎬 Watch the trailer:⁠ Happyend | Official Trailer 📲 Follow & listen: ⁠linktr.ee/moviemasalapodcast

In Episode 79, we review Long Story Short , the new Netflix animated series from BoJack Horseman creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg. With a stellar voice cast and incredible writing, we break down how the series balances humour with emotional depth and its non-linear storytelling. 🎬 Watch the trailer: Long Story Short | Official Trailer 📲 Follow & listen: linktr.ee/moviemasalapodcast

In episode 78, we cover Ethan Coen's new Lesbian murder mystery, Honey Don't! We compare it to his previous film, Drive Away Dolls and also discuss the enjoyable acting performances from Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza, and Chris Evans. We discuss how it feels like a hot mess, but a fun one. 🎬 Watch the trailer: ⁠⁠ ⁠ Honey Don't!| Official Trailer ⁠⁠⁠ 📲 Follow & listen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠...