The Movie Podcast

On this SPECIAL EDITION of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville to discuss his upcoming documentary "STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces," which chronicles the life and career of Steve Martin, one of the most beloved and enigmatic figures in entertainment. Morgan Neville's previous films include the Oscar-winning documentary 20 Fe...

On this SPECIAL EDITION of The Movie Podcast, Shahbaz and Anthony are joined by IMMACULATE Director Michael Mohan. In Immaculate, Sydney Sweeney stars as Cecilia, an American nun of devout faith, embarking on a new journey in a remote convent in the picturesque Italian countryside. Cecilia’s warm welcome quickly devolves into a nightmare as it becomes clear her new home harbours a sinister secret...

CANADIAN INTERVIEW EXCLUSIVE: Director and Writer Fede Álvarez joins Daniel and Shahbaz to break down the first trailer for ALIEN ROMULUS. In our discussion, Fede talks about returning the Alien franchise to its roots, receiving notes from Ridley Scott and James Cameron, focusing on practical effects, and exploring the time period between the first and second films. Alien Romulus releases exclusiv...

Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony review Episodes 1-3 of Marvel Animation's X-MEN '97, an all-new series that revisits the iconic era of the 1990s and continues the story where the original series ended. The voice cast includes Ray Chase as Cyclops, Jennifer Hale as Jean Grey, Alison Sealy-Smith as Storm, Cal Dodd as Wolverine, JP Karliak as Morph, Lenore Zann as Rogue, George Buza as Beast, AJ LoCascio...

On this SPECIAL EDITION of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Daniela Melchior of ROAD HOUSE. The film is directed Doug Liman and stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Dalton, an ex-UFC fighter trying to escape his dark past and his penchant for violence, in this adrenaline-fueled actioner. Daniela is a Portuguese actress and made her international breakthrough as Cleo Cazo in James Gunn's The...

Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony review Alex Garland's CIVIL WAR, an adrenaline-fueled thrill ride through a near-future fractured America balanced on the razor's edge. The film stars Kirsten Dunst, Cailee Spaeny, Wagner Moura, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Jesse Plemons, and Nick Offerman. Civil War releases exclusively in theatres April 12, 2024 in Canada by Elevation Pictures and in the U.S. by A24. Wa...

On this X-TRAORDINARY EDITION of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by X-MEN 97 Supervising Producer and Supervising Director Jake Castorena for an in-depth discussion on the animated series revival. Marvel Animation’s X-Men ’97 features 10 episodes and begins streaming on Disney+ on March 20, 2024 with new episodes weekly. ICYMI: The Movie Podcast LIVE from Toronto Comicon with the...

TO TORONTO, OUR X-MEN! Join Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony LIVE from XAVIER’S LOUNGE FOR GIFTED YOUNGSTERS at Toronto Comicon with the cast X-MEN '97 including Lenore Zann (Rogue), Alyson Court (Abscissa, OG: Jubilee), George Buza (Beast), Adrian Hough (Nightcrawler), Lawrence Bayne (Carl Denti/X-Cutioner, OG: Cable), & Original Animated Series Producer Larry Houston. Marvel Animation’s X-Men ’97 feat...

Join Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony as they recap the 96th Academy Awards. Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.ca SUPPORT THE MOVIE PODCAST ON PATREON! GET 50% FACTOR MEALS WITH CODE "MOVIEPOD50" (U.S. ONLY) Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca FOLLOW US Daniel on X, Instagram, Letterboxd Shahbaz on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd Anthony on X, I...

The Oscars are upon us and Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony are here with their predictions for the 96th Academy Awards. Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.ca SUPPORT THE MOVIE PODCAST ON PATREON! GET 50% FACTOR MEALS WITH CODE "MOVIEPOD50" (U.S. ONLY) Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca FOLLOW US Daniel on X, Instagram, Letterboxd Shahbaz on ...

On this SPECIAL EDITION of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz reunite with Máiréad Tyers, Sofia Oxenham, Bilal Hasna, & Luke Rollason to talk all things EXTRAORDINARY Season 2. Following their discussion with the cast, Daniel and Shahbaz share their thoughts on the series. Written by Series Creator Emma Moran, and Directed by Toby MacDonald and Jennifer Sheridan, Season 2 picks up where season...

On this SPECIAL EDITION of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Anthony are joined by Academy Award-winning Cinematographer Greig Fraser for a discussion on all things DUNE: PART TWO. Greig is an acclaimed Australian cinematographer known for his visually stunning work on films such as "Lion" (2016), "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" (2016), and "Dune" (2021), for which he won the Academy Award for Best Cin...

On this SPECIAL EDITION of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by the cast of CODE 8 PART II, including Robbie Amell, Stephen Amell, Alex Mallari Jr. and Sirena Gulamaus. The film is a sequel to the hit 2019 film and Directed by Jeff Chan. In a city where people with powers are policed and oppressed, an ex-criminal must turn to a drug lord he despises to protect a teen from a corrupt...

On this SPECIAL EDITION of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by the cast of THE COMPLETELY MADE-UP ADVENTURES OF DICK TURPIN, including Noel Fielding, Hugh Bonneville, Tamsin Greig, Ellie White, Marc Wootton, & Duayne Boachie. In the series, Dick Turpin (Noel Fielding) sets out on a journey of wildly absurd escapades when he’s made the reluctant leader of a band of outlaws — and tas...

Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony review SHŌGUN, an FX television series and original adaptation of James Clavell’s 1975 novel from creators Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks. Set in Japan in the year 1600 at the dawn of a century-defining civil war. Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him, when a mysterious European ship is found marooned in...

On this SPECIAL EDITION of The Movie Podcast, we welcome back Anna Sawai to delve into her new FX television series SHŌGUN. Following our discussion with Anna, we are also joined by Costume Designer Carlos Rosario, who shares insights into the intricate process of bringing the series to life through wardrobe. Set in Japan in the year 1600 at the dawn of a century-defining civil war, the series is...

On this SPECIAL EDITION of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Aden Young and K.C. Collins of LAW AND ORDER TORONTO: CRIMINAL INTENT. The all-new, one-hour crime drama is an adaptation of the legendary Law and Order brand created by Dick Wolf. The series follows an elite squad of detectives who investigate high-profile crime and corruption in metro Toronto. Law and Order Toronto: C...

Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony review Netflix's AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER, a live-action reimagining of the award-winning and beloved Nickelodeon animated series. The series stars Gordon Cormier, Ian Ousley, Kiawentiio, Dallas Liu, Ken Leung, Elizabeth Yu with Paul Sun-Hyung Lee and Daniel Dae Kim. Following our review, Showrunner Albert Kim joins us for an exclusive discussion on the journey of adap...

GET 50% FACTOR MEALS WITH CODE "MOVIEPOD50" (U.S. ONLY) Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony review Denis Villeneuve's DUNE: PART TWO, the next chapter of Frank Herbert’s celebrated novel starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Dave Bautista, Stellan Skarsgård, Charlotte Rampling, and Javier Bardem reprising their roles from the first film, and Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Chris...

On this SPECIAL EDITION of The Movie Podcast, Daniel is joined by Noomi Rapace, Jonathan Banks, James D’Arcy, William Catlett, Director/Executive Producer Michelle Maclaren, and Creator/Writer/Executive Producer Peter Harness of Apple TV+ Original Series CONSTELLATION. The series is a new eight-part, conspiracy-based psychological thriller drama about an astronaut who returns to Earth after a disa...

On this SPECIAL EDITION of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura of MADAME WEB, the latest entry in the Sony Spider-Man Universe (SSU) of films. Lorenzo has produced some of the biggest franchises in Hollywood history and is responsible for bringing the Harry Potter and Matrix franchises to the big screen. In 2002, Lorenzo started di Bonaventura Pictur...

On this SPECIAL EDITION of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by the legendary Ziggy Marley and Director Reinaldo Marcus Green of BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE. Ziggy is an eight-time Grammy Award winner, Daytime Emmy Award recipient and the son of reggae icon Bob Marley and Rita Marley. He also is a Producer on the film Bob Marley: One Love. Reinaldo is a Director and Writer known for films...

Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony review S. J. Clarkson's MADAME WEB, an origin story of one of Marvel most enigmatic heroines [LIGHT STORY DETAILS DISCUSSED]. Dakota Johnson stars as Cassandra Webb, a paramedic in Manhattan who develops the power to see the future… and realizes she can use that insight to change it. Forced to confront revelations about her past, she forges a relationship with three youn...

On this SUPER BOWL EDITION of The Movie Podcast, Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony discuss all the new movie trailers that debuted at Super Bowl LVIII including Deadpool & Wolverine, Twisters, A Quiet Place: Day One, Despicable Me 4, Wicked, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and many more. They also discuss the Apple Music Halftime Show featuring USHER, Super Bowl traditions, and reflect on their favouri...

Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony review Reinaldo Marcus Green's BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE starring Kingsley Ben-Adir as the reggae icon. The film is a powerful story of overcoming adversity and celebrates the life and music of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love and unity. It also stars Lashana Lynch, James Norton, Tosin Cole, Umi Myers, Anthony Welsh, Michael Gandolfini, Nadine Mars...