The Movie Guide with Maltin & Davis

Hide your babies 'cause this week we're reviewing the Coen Brothers' 1987 classic, 'Raising Arizona'. Leonard and Guy give their thoughts on the fearlessness of Nicolas Cage, their love of Holly Hunter, the best and worst Coen Brothers films and more. Support the show on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE REVIEWS at patreon.com/themovieguide Listen on  Spotify - spoti.fi/3Z9Ua2L Listen on  Apple -  bit.ly/3AwK...

This week we all lost a true Hollywood icon in Val Kilmer, so Leonard Maltin and Guy Davis pay tribute to the legacy of Mr. Kilmer and what made him so special. Support the show on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE REVIEWS at patreon.com/themovieguide Listen on  Spotify - spoti.fi/3Z9Ua2L Listen on  Apple -  bit.ly/3AwKIhD Watch on  YouTube   - bit.ly/watch-movie-guide Official Website - themovieguidepodcast....

On this week's episode there is no peace. Not here, or anywhere else. What we DO have though are the delightful anecdotes of THE Leonard Maltin and Guy Davis as they review Bryan Singer's "X-Men", a film that many see as the birth what would go become the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Leonard and Guy discuss their favourite Tom Hanks roles, his decade of dominance in the 90s, the versatility of a vol...

If there's one thing Chuck Noland could've used when stranded on the island, it's our review of 'Cast Away', a film that pushed the boundaries on what a leading man would sacrifice both emotionally and physically for the sake of authenticity. Leonard and Guy discuss their favourite Tom Hanks roles, his decade of dominance in the 90s, the versatility of a volleyball and more. Support the show on Pa...

Leonard and Guy attempt (and fail) the biggest con of their lives with their review of Stephen Frear's "The Grifter". They discuss the chemistry between Cusack, Bening and Huston, the amazing supporting cast, the popularity of the "crime" genre in the early 90s and more. Support the show on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE REVIEWS at patreon.com/themovieguide Listen on  Spotify - spoti.fi/3Z9Ua2L Listen on ...

It's time to take a visit to Bronson Alcott High School as we review Amy Heckerling's 1995 teen-comedy classic, "Clueless". Leonard and Guy discuss Alicia Silverstone's rise to fame, the all-star supporting cast, their love of Tower Records and more. Support the show on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE REVIEWS at patreon.com/themovieguide Listen on  Spotify - spoti.fi/3Z9Ua2L Listen on  Apple -  bit.ly/3AwKI...

It's the first edition of Maltin's Movie News! The 2025 Oscars have come and gone, so it's time for Leonard and Guy to give their thoughts on this year's major winners. Also, they pay tribute to the legendary Gene Hackman, detailing their favourite Hackman performances and his impact on the film industry. Support the show on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE REVIEWS at patreon.com/themovieguide Listen on  Spo...

It's time to shake (not stir) some martinis and prepare for 007 action as we get behind the wheel of an Aston Martin for our review of 'GoldenEye', which is set to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Leonard and Guy discuss their memories of the film's release, Brosnan's Bond, their favourite 007 films and more. Plus, they even discuss the iconic GoldenEye 007 video game! Support the show on Patreon f...

Strap yourselves in for Maltin and Davis-sized adrenaline rush as we put the pedal to the metal with our review of 'Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior'. Leonard and Guy discuss their first-hand memories of first seeing the film, its impact on not just the Australian film industry but also the careers of the likes of Mel Gibson, Bruce Spence and others, the progressive punk-rock attitude delivered by dire...

It's our first debate! For the first time ever on The Movie Guide, Leonard and Guy DON'T agree on a film and delve into why they either liked or disliked 'The Family Stone'. Are you Team Morton or Team Stone? Support the show on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE REVIEWS at patreon.com/themovieguide Listen on  Spotify - spoti.fi/3Z9Ua2L Listen on  Apple -  bit.ly/3AwKIhD Official Website - themovieguidepodcast...

It's all happening this week at The Movie Guide as we tell secrets to the one audience you SHOULD tell secrets to and review 'Almost Famous'. We cover the stand-out performances from the likes of Kate Hudson, Billy Crudup, Frances McDormand among others, Leonard's memories of working with Philip Seymour Hoffman, Leonard's recent appearance at the Saturn Awards and more. We also open up the first e...

It's important that you down, down, download this week's show because to celebrate it's 20th anniversary, we revisit the classic music biopic 'Walk The Line', starring Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon as Johnny Cash and June Carter. Leonard also details his conversation with Phoenix about his preparation for 'Joker', their thoughts on Robbie Williams' 'Better Man', their favourite music biopi...

A new year is upon us, so Maltina and Davis reveal which films they're most excited to see in 2025. On top of that, they also delve into a few films from 2024 that you may have missed, but should most certainly give your time. Support the show on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE REVIEWS at patreon.com/themovieguide Listen on  Spotify - spoti.fi/3Z9Ua2L Listen on  Apple -  bit.ly/3AwKIhD Official Website - th...

The monstrously multi-talented Leigh Whannell joins Leonard and Guy this week to discuss his new film 'Wolf Man'! They cover the tragedy of The Wolf Man, Christopher Abbott stepping into the role of Blake, Leigh's favourite werewolf roles and more. Support the show on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE REVIEWS at patreon.com/themovieguide Listen on  Spotify - spoti.fi/3Z9Ua2L Listen on  Apple -  bit.ly/3AwKIhD...

What happens when a cool man who never grew up meets a nerdy boy who's had to grow up too fast? You get one of the sweetest, funniest movies of the 2000s, About a Boy. Leonard and Guy look at the wonderful heel-turn by Hugh Grant, the introduction of Nicholas Hoult, the movie's non-toxic masculinity and more. Support the show on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE REVIEWS at patreon.com/themovieguide Listen on ...

What If? It's one of life's most intriguing questions and is the basis for Brett Ratner's "The Family Man", starring Nicolas Cage and Téa Leoni. Is it a Christmas movie? Leonard and Guy give their thoughts, along with discussion on careers of Cage and Leoni, and what each were able to bring to the story. Support the show on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE REVIEWS at patreon.com/themovieguide Listen on  Spot...

Say hello to our little podcast, since this week we delve into the legendary career of Al Pacino. We cover his beginnings in 'The Godfather', his eventual Academy Award win for 'Scent Of A Woman' and more. Plus, Leonard discusses the time he was hand-picked to interview both Pacino and De Niro at the same time! Guy and Leonard also choose a favourite Pacino role of theirs to dissect. Support the s...

In 1999, Tim Allen proved that he was more than just a Space Ranger, he was also a Starship Commander. Come join us as we climb aboard the NSEA Protector and celebrate the 25th anniversary of "Galaxy Quest". We discuss Tim Allen's love of sci-fi, how Enrico Colantoni's changed the direction of the film with his performance as Mathesar, the importance of Alan Rickman and more. Support the show on P...

It's time to cook up some chorizo and eggs 'cause this week we review 'Midnight Run', one of the all-time great "odd couple" films. We discuss the perfect casting of Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin, the fantastic supporting cast, the importance of payphones in Hollywood during the 80s and more. Support the show on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE REVIEWS at patreon.com/themovieguide Listen on  Spotify - sp...

It's been 30 years since Quentin Tarantino put a whole new spin on the shape, sound and feel of motion pictures, both launching and reigniting careers in the process. So this week we thought we'd enjoy a tasty burger as we give you the facts about “Pulp Fiction”. We discuss Tarantino copycats, Travolta's near-miss return to television, THAT dance sequence, the iconic soundtrack and more. Support t...

It was dark and they were wearing sunglasses, but that didn't stop John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd from getting behind the wheel of one of the most expensive films ever made. That's right, this week we're on a mission from God with the "The Blues Brothers"! Plenty to unpack here as Leonard and Guy run through their memories of the film, and how they've changed over the years. They discuss the bloated...

20 years ago, a young Edgar Wright and his pal Simon Pegg, launch their famous 'Cornetto Trilogy', with zombies, cricket bats and dry British humour. So we thought it was only fitting that we sit down for a pint at The Winchester as we rewatch, "Shaun Of The Dead". We touch on Wright's admiration for classic horror, the hilarious (and at times genuinely powerful) performances, the best and worst o...

Come with us if you want to revisit the movie that made overnight stars of director James Cameron, as well as the cybernetic organism known as Arnold Schwarzenegger, since this week we're watching "The Terminator". We discuss an amazing story where Leonard went in blind to watch the film for the first time, and was actually sitting next to an annoyed Harlan Ellison! You'll also get the usual "Doub...

Rev up the Delorean to 88mph and travel back in time with us, as we revisit a pop-culture classic that truly works in ANY era. That's right, this week we're going Back To The Future! Leonard and Guy discuss the inspired casting of not only Fox and Lloyd, but also the incredible supporting cast including Lea Thompson, Thomas F. Wilson and especially Crispin Glover. It's also the debut of our new se...

We're gonna make you an offer you can't refuse as Maltin and Davis revisit Francis Ford Coppola's mob classic, "The Godfather". They discuss their first experience with the film, the sequels, the way it launched Pacino's career and revived Brando's and more. Support the show on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE REVIEWS at patreon.com/themovieguide Want to get in touch? Contact Leonard and Guy at themovieguide...