The Movie Pals Podcast

We’re back with a super episode! This week, we take a look at Superman’s cinematic legacy—starting with the classic Superman (1978), diving into Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut (2006), revisiting Superman Returns (2006), and tackling Man of Steel (2013). Then we jump into our full review of the brand-new Superman (2025), followed by a spoiler-filled discussion. We wrap things up with our “Who’...

James, Mikey, and Nabil team up for a dino-sized bonus episode covering the latest entry in the Jurassic saga — Jurassic World: Rebirth. We break down the new cast, fresh setting, and whether this reboot truly breathes new life into the franchise. Expect our honest thoughts, a breakdown of the film’s highs and lows, and a spoiler-filled dive into the action-packed third act. Timestamps: 00:00 - In...

The Rage virus is back — and so are we! In Episode #201, we break down 28 Years Later (2025), the newest entry in Danny Boyle’s dystopian horror saga. Does this long-awaited sequel bring something fresh to the outbreak, or is the virus starting to lose its bite? Join us as we dive into the film’s tone, performances, and its connection to 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later. We also share our overall...

The Movie Pals hit a major milestone with Episode 200! James, Marco, Nabil, Mikey, and special guest Jill Hall celebrate with two big reviews, a spoiler-filled deep dive, and a special topic segment looking back on their top 4 films. 🎬 Episode Breakdown 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Review of Ballerina (2025) 30:23 - Spoiler Section for Ballerina 39:14 - Topic of the Week: Top 4 Films 01:16:50 - Review o...

We couldn't quite fit every review into our 200th episode, so we decided to bring back a Bonus Episode (it's been while)! Listen as we break down the new Stephen King adaptation, "The Life of Chuck" Time Stamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:58 - Review of, “The Life of Chuck” (2024) - Overall Rating: 3.5/5 Stars 42:50 - Outro

In this milestone episode, the Pals wrap up two epic journeys! First, we return to the final frontier with Star Trek: Section 31 and close the book on our “Voyage into Star Trek” series. Then we dive into the explosive action of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, the franchise’s long-awaited conclusion. Timecodes: 00:00 – Intro 00:32 – Voyage into Star Trek Intro 03:08 – Review: Star Trek:...

We’re back with another double feature! First, we continue our Voyage into Star Trek series with a review of Star Trek Beyond (2016) — a high-octane entry in the Kelvin timeline. Then we head into horror territory with our thoughts on Clown in a Cornfield (2025), the new slasher based on the cult YA novel. As always, we wrap things up with a spoiler-filled section for our second film. Timecodes be...

This week, the Movie Pals are crunching numbers and cracking skulls with a double feature on The Accountant films! 🎯 We kick things off with a deep dive into Gavin O’Connor’s original 2016 action-thriller starring Ben Affleck as a math savant with a deadly skillset. Does it still hold up nearly a decade later? Then we fast-forward to 2025 for a spoiler-free review of the just-released The Account...

Join us for Episode #196 as we continue our Voyage Into Star Trek series and review the newest action-thriller release. Here’s what we cover in this episode: 00:00 – Intro 00:38 – Marco’s Mini Review of, "Waves" (2019) 11:42 – Voyage Into Star Trek Intro 14:43 – Review of, "Star Trek: Into Darkness" (2013) 34:26 – Review of, "Warfare" (2025) 58:20 – Outro and What’s Next? Be sure to follow and sub...

Join us as we continue our Voyage Into Star Trek series with J.J. Abrams’ 2009 reboot, Star Trek! We break down the film’s fresh take on the classic characters, its high-energy action, and the impact it had on the franchise. Then, we shift gears to the world of kaiju with Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989). This unique entry in the Godzilla series pits the King of the Monsters against a terrifying new...

Join us for another exciting episode as we kick things off with two mini-reviews! Nabil shares his thoughts on the historical drama The Lion in Winter (1968), awarding it 4 out of 5 stars, while Mikey dives into the Oscar-winning Ordinary People (1980), giving it a perfect 5 out of 5 stars. Then, we set course for another Star Trek discussion in our Voyage Into Star Trek series! This time, we revi...

Podcast #193 is here! Listen as the guys go over the 2025 Oscar results followed by a review of, Star Trek: Insurrection (1998)! Time Stamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Topic of the Week: 2025 Oscar Results 18:44 - Voyage Into Star Trek Intro 22:13 - Review of, “Star Trek: Insurrection” (1998) - Overall Rating: 2.5/5 Stars 1:00:33 - Outro and What’s Next?

Join us for another exciting episode as we tackle two highly anticipated films from different eras! 💫 Episode Breakdown: ⏳ 00:00 - Intro 🏆 00:34 - Oscars 2025 Discussion – We break down this year’s biggest nominees, surprises, and snubs. 🚀 28:10 - Voyage Into Star Trek Intro – Setting the stage for our deep dive into First Contact. 🎬 31:18 - Behind the Scenes Facts on Star Trek: First Contact...

Join us for another exciting episode of the Movie Pals Podcast! 🚀🐺 This week, we dive into Star Trek: Generations (1994) and Wolf Man (2025). We start with a brief introduction to our Voyage Into Star Trek series before exploring behind-the-scenes facts about Generations and sharing our thoughts in a detailed review (Overall Rating: ⭐⭐¾). Next, we tackle Wolf Man, giving it a solid review and...

Episode #190 is here and its a big one! Listen to our annual Top Ten Films episode with a breakdown of our favorite films of 2024 (as well as two honorable mentions!) Like, share and enjoy! Time Stamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:49 - Top Ten Films of 2024 06:59 - #10 Picks 18:45 - #9 Picks 27: 29 - #8 Picks 37:49 - #7 Picks 48:58 - #6 Picks 59:46 - #5 Picks 1:08:02 - #4 Picks 1:21:00 - #3 Picks 1:32:29 - #...

Episode #189 has arrived for the final Movie Pals Podcast episode of 2024! Listen as the guys go over what they've been watching followed by a review of, "Shadow the Hedgehog 3" (2024). Like, share and enjoy the holidays! See you all in 2025! Time Stamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - What We Watching? - Nabils Watchlist: - Juror #2 (2024, Max) - Conclave (2024, Peacock) - Music Box: Yacht Rock: A DOCKume...

Yeah, baby! In this groovy episode, we dive into the shagadelic world of Austin Powers! Join us as we review all three films in the trilogy: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) - Rating: 3.5/5 Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999) - Rating: 3.5/5 Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002) - Rating: 3/5 We break down the hilarious performances, outrageous jokes, iconic characters, and...

Podcast #187 is here! Listen as James and Mikey look for new members of the podcast and review a special double feature of, "Gladiator II" (2024) & "Wicked" (2024)! Like, share and enjoy! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro 00:43 - Review of, “Gladiator II” (2024) - Overall Rating: 3.5/5 23:39 - Spoiler Section for Gladiator II 35:21 - Review of, “Wicked” (2024) - Overall Rating: 3.5/5 55:57 - Spoiler Secti...

In this secret episode of Movie Pals Podcast, James and Mikey take a deep dive into Martin Scorsese’s iconic psychological drama, Taxi Driver (1976). Together, they explore the gritty streets of 1970s New York City, dissect Robert De Niro’s haunting performance as Travis Bickle, and analyze the film’s themes of isolation, mental health, and moral ambiguity. From the unforgettable “You talkin’ to m...

Shhh...Marco and James recorded a one-on-one episode just for you all! Listen as the two of them review the Terry Gilliam classic, "12 Monkeys" (1995)! Like, share and enjoy! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro 01:13 - Review of, “12 Monkeys” (1995) 46:49 - Outro Follow us on all of our socials: https://linktr.ee/moviepalspod

Episode #186 is here! Listen as the guys jump back into the Voyage into Star Trek segment with a review of, "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country" (1991). All followed by a review of, "Venom: The Last Dance" (2024)! Like, share and enjoy! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro 00:54 - Voyage into Star Trek Intro 03:45 - Review of, “Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country” (1991) - Overall Rating: 4/5 Stars 34...

Episode #185 is here recorded in person! Trust us you'll even notice one host's audio gets a bit wonky near the end! Here we are in the Halloween spirits reviewing all the Terrifier films! From the very very low budget, "All Hallows Eve" (2013) to the smash hit, "Terrifier 3" (2024)! It's all here for you to enjoy! Like share and have a spooky good time! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro 00:50 - Terrifier...

Episode #184 is here! The time is finally here with our final (perhaps?) Coppola Corner review with the mystical, "Megalopolis" (2024) finally here! Listen as we review and break down the film! Like, share and enjoy! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro 01:19 - Coppola Corner Intro 07: 03 - Review of, “Megalapolis” (2024) - Overall Rating: 3/5 Stars 55:07 - Spoiler section for, “Megalopolis” 1:10:31 - Outro

In this episode, we dive into two very different films. First, we continue our journey through the Star Trek universe with a review of Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989), where we give our thoughts on this polarizing entry. Then, we switch gears to discuss the unsettling horror film Speak No Evil (2024). As always, there’s a spoiler section—so make sure to check the timecodes! ⏰ Timestamps: •...

Episode #182 has arrived! In this episode of Movie Pals Podcast, we’re reviewing “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home” (1986) and “Drive” (2011). Whether you’re a Trekkie or a fan of intense thrillers, we’ve got you covered. Check out the episode and join the conversation! 🕒 Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro 00:32 - Voyage Into Star Trek 04:20 - Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986) 37:34 - Drive (2011) 1:12:44 -...