The Film Fanclub

The Film Fanclub Show

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Catch the latest movie news and reviews in this talk show that includes an opening monologue, interviews, and editorials.

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110. Mission Impossible Tom Does it The Final Reckoning Time 24.09.2025 1:47:02

After ten years, it all comes down to this. In the series finale of The Film Fanclub Show, John Lein and Alex McKellar are joined by live callers (and maybe Tom Cruise???) to review Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, and to reflect on the friendships, debates, and movie magic that kept this show alive for a decade. Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened :-) Special th...

109. How Alien Earth COULD Have Been Great 09.09.2025 53:52

Where is ALIEN: EARTH in the timeline? How could DAVID have been incorporated into the show? WHERE IS SAM?! All that and more will be answered in this review! Special thanks to Ricardo Saucedo, Peyton Grufik, and Eduardo Saucedo for joining the show this week! Subscribe to Ricky and Eddie's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@midnightclassicsfilms TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Initial reaction 19:...

108. Fantastic Four Bombed — But We Kinda Liked It? 22.08.2025 32:25

FOURRRRRRRRRRRRRR (spoilers) Special thanks to John Lein and Austin Phillips for joining the show! Subscribe to Austin's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kaijuice64 Subscribe to The Film Fanclub on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@TheFilmFanclub TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - The Film Fanclub on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefilmfanclub The Film Fanclub on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefil...

107. The CORRECT Opinion on James Gunn's Superman 23.07.2025 58:31

No sequels. Special thanks to John Lein and Alex McKellar for joining the show! Subscribe to Alex's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@amfmproductions7745 Watch on YouTube! https://youtu.be/08-MPH9gLTo TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - The Film Fanclub on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefilmfanclub The Film Fanclub on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefilmfanclub/ The Film Fanclub on Instagram: https://ww...

106. The Trial of John Walker (Thunderbolts Review) 02.06.2025 1:43:40

BLEEEEEEEEEEP Special thanks to John Lein and Austin Phillips for joining the show! Check out Austin's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Kaijuice64 Subscribe to The Film Fanclub on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@TheFilmFanclub TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - The Film Fanclub on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefilmfanclub The Film Fanclub on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefilmfanclub/ The Film...

105. Blind-Sided: Daredevil Born Again Misses the Mark 29.04.2025 47:51

Drop a Dear Sam for how we can improve! Special thanks to John Lein and Alex McKellar for joining the show! Subscribe on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@TheFilmFanclub TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Avengers Doomsday Cast revealed 02:20 - Daredevil Born Again discussion 11:15 - The boys take a detour 14:39 - Back to Daredevil The Film Fanclub on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefilmfanclub The Film Fancl...

104. A Brief Discussion of Severance 13.04.2025 4:36:09

long man bad Special thanks to John Lein and Alex McKellar for joining the show! Shout-out to Alex for editing the discussion. See more of his work here: https://www.youtube.com/@amfmproductions7745 Listen to the Mission Matinee podcast! 🟣 Apple: http://tinyurl.com/pyu4pzz6 🟢 Spotify: http://tinyurl.com/2utryumm TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Alex's monologue 02:19 - Discussion begins 20:00 - SPOILERS!...

103. Why You Should SKIP Captain America 4 + Ron Placone Returns! 13.04.2025 41:01

New season, new hosts. Special thanks to John Lein and Ron Placone for joining the show! RON'S LINKS: Tour dates: https://www.ronplacone.com/Loner: YouTube.com/RonPlacone Left At Wall Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IdItDJc5LY&t=6s Listen to the Mission Matinee podcast! 🟣 Apple: http://tinyurl.com/pyu4pzz6🟢 Spotify: http://tinyurl.com/2utryumm TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Captain America...

BONUS: Doctor Who Joy to the World Review 07.01.2025 1:07:47

Special thanks to Chris Burnham for joining the show! Watch our review of series 14: https://youtu.be/16eotG0Nk30 The Film Fanclub on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefilmfanclub The Film Fanclub on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefilmfanclub/ Follow Sam on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/samueldcarrico Follow Sam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samueldcarrico/ #doctorwho...

BONUS: Superman Trailer & Lord of the Rings War of the Rohirrim Review 03.01.2025 52:48

Special thanks to John Lein for joining the show! Watch our review of Rings of Power season 2: https://youtu.be/z3x_6AiXQ1w The Film Fanclub on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefilmfanclub The Film Fanclub on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefilmfanclub/ The Film Fanclub on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefilmfanclub Follow Sam on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/samueldcar...

102. Dancing on Venom's Grave 29.10.2024 39:59

Special thanks to Oliver Ricketts for joining the show this week! Check out Oliver's Venom 3 video: https://youtu.be/F3kAs5AQr9s?si=wpEywXlVs6CVSLBC Subscribe to The Film Fanclub on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/thefilmfanclub TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Movie News Dump 04:07 - Best Movie of 2024 so far 06:28 - Deadpool 3 aftermath 11:35 - Venom 1 & 2 17:29 - Venom 3 discussion 25:24 - SPOILERS! Th...

BONUS: Somehow, Rings of Power returned... (Part 2) 24.10.2024 1:04:00

Special thanks to John Lein and Alex McKellar for joining the show! Subscribe to The Film Fanclub on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/thefilmfanclub TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Isildur 08:30 - Fast travel 15:33 - Season 2 Episode 7 23:47 - Mirdania 26:19 - Sauron & Celebrimbor 34:55 - Adar and the Orcs 38:52 - The LORD of the Rings (Title Drop) 44:30 - Sauron/Galadriel fight 55:50 - In summary The Fil...

101. Somehow, Rings of Power returned... (Part 1) 22.10.2024 1:06:40

Special thanks to John Lein and Alex McKellar for joining the show! Listen to Part 2 THURSDAY on the podcast feed! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - The tale of Sir Lotter the ZOMBIE 04:08 - John & Alex join 12:31 - Season 2 Episode 1 21:00 - Durin's storyline 35:31 - Gandalf and the Harfoots 45:20 - Numenor storyline 01:05:43 - Listen to Part 2 on the podcast feed! The Film Fanclub on TikTok: https://www.tikto...

100. You Wouldn't Get It: Joker 2 is a PERFECT Sequel 15.10.2024 53:58

Special thanks to John Lein and Alex McKellar for joining the show! In this episode, the boys celebrate the 100th episode by reflecting on their journey through film reviews, particularly focusing on the recent release of Joker 2. Spoiler alert! They discuss the evolution of characters like Harley Quinn, the significance of Arkham Asylum, and the themes of power and morality presented in the film....

99. Creepy Countdown: 2024's Horror Hits! 👻🎃🔪 08.10.2024 36:28

Special thanks to Peyton Grufik for joining the show this week! Mysterious Ways Movie: https://www.instagram.com/mysteriouswaysmovie Subscribe to The Film Fanclub on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/thefilmfanclub TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Movie News Dump 03:47 - Peyton joins 07:11 - Speak No Evil 10:01 - Megalopolis 12:10 - Trap 18:58 - Longlegs 23:55 - Immaculate 26:42 - Late Night with the Devil 34:1...

BONUS: The 13th Warrior (1999) Discussion 03.10.2024 1:27:44

The countdown to RINGS OF POWER SEASON 2 continues! This is a medieval movie right? Sam, John, and Alex talk about the Antonio Banderas-led adaptation of BEOWULF from the director of Die Hard! Special thanks to John Lein and Alex McKellar for joining the show! Subscribe to The Film Fanclub on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/thefilmfanclub The Film Fanclub on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefil...

BONUS: Speed Racer (2008) Discussion 01.10.2024 1:37:43

Sam, John, and Alex revisit the 2008 cult classic SPEED RACER! Sam says they're also gonna talk about 13th Warrior, but that's a lie. That'll be in a separate bonus podcast. Subscribe to The Film Fanclub on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/thefilmfanclub TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction 00:50 - Sam saw MEGALOPOLIS 11:20 - Speed Racer discussion begins Special thanks to John Lein and Alex McKellar...

BONUS: The Hobbit Trilogy Discussion - Journey to Rings of Power 24.09.2024 1:42:10

Join Sam, John, and Alex as they prep for Rings of Power season 2 by discussing THE HOBBIT trilogy and other medieval fantasy-themed topics! Next week's bonus podcast is about Speed Racer and The 13th Warrior! Subscribe to The Film Fanclub on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/thefilmfanclub TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Sam went to the Arkansas Renaissance Festival 07:30 - Chappell Roan is also a Hobbit...

98. Is Alien Romulus Just The Force Awakens AGAIN?! 27.08.2024 41:25

Special thanks to Ricardo Saucedo for joining the show this week! Subscribe to his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@midnightclassicsfilms Subscribe to The Film Fanclub on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/thefilmfanclub TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - In DEFENSE of Alien: Covenant 04:50 - Ricky joins! 08:52 - Initial reaction to ROMULUS 13:54 - The STAR WARS Comparison 15:38 - Cailee Spaeny and her AI...

97. You're WRONG About House of the Dragon Season 2 20.08.2024 1:18:40

Special thanks to John Lein and Alex McKellar for joining the show! Subscribe to The Film Fanclub on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/thefilmfanclub TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - D23 2024 Recap 02:37 - Oklahoma Comic Con 07:36 - House of the Dragon discussion begins 14:41 - New opening titles sequence 17:44 - Alicent & Helaena 25:06 - Criston Cole 31:09 - Episode 4 (Aemond & Aegon) 38:41 - Daemon at...

96. Just Big Brain Boys Talkin' The Boys 13.08.2024 1:25:58

Special thanks to John Lein and Alex McKellar for joining the show! Subscribe to The Film Fanclub on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/thefilmfanclub TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - V for Vendetta vs. The Boys 05:09 - John & Alex join 06:28 - The Boys discussion begins 08:18 - Is Season 4 a step DOWN? 13:24 - Real-world parallels 17:55 - Hughie Campbell (and his dad) 34:14 - Annie January 42:28 - THE DEEP...

95. Deadpool & Wolverine is a 4/10. Here's Why. 06.08.2024 52:07

Special thanks to Oliver Ricketts for joining the show this week! https://www.youtube.com/@OliverTheRicketts Subscribe to The Film Fanclub on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/thefilmfanclub TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Deadpool KILLS the MCU 04:36 - Oliver joins 05:09 - Deadpool 1 & 2 09:02 - Deadpool & Wolverine INITIAL REACTION 16:16 - SPOILERS! The Film Fanclub on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/...

94. Legendary Meteorologist Travis Meyer Explains Twisters 30.07.2024 28:11

Special thanks to Travis Meyer for joining the show! https://www.newson6.com/weather TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Movie News Dump 02:29 - Oklahoma in Film: 3 Years Later 05:13 - Travis Meyer joins 07:05 - Travis' thoughts on Twister (1996) 10:27 - Twisters' Oklahoma ties 13:57 - Trav's reaction to Twisters (2024) 16:04 - The characters 17:29 - The real-world impact 21:07 - Knowledge is Power 22...

93. Emmy-winner reviews The Acolyte 23.07.2024 1:10:21

Special thanks to John Lein and Alex McKellar for joining the show! Subscribe to The Film Fanclub on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/thefilmfanclub TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Movie News Dump 02:25 - John & Alex join 04:03 - Dune Part 3 trailer review 07:04 - The Acolyte discussion begins The Film Fanclub on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefilmfanclub The Film Fanclub on Facebook: https://www.face...

92. Does MaXXXine KILL or Die Trying? 16.07.2024 32:13

Special thanks to Kris Rose for joining the show this week! Follow Kris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krisrosetulsa57 Subscribe to The Film Fanclub on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/thefilmfanclub TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Captain America 4 trailer reaction 01:13 - Circle Cinema Film Festival 02:13 - Original IPs vs. Superheroes 03:57 - Kris Rose joins 04:58 - X and Pearl 16:06 - Is MaXXXine...