The MovieFilm Podcast

In this bonus show we unpack our Independence Day thoughts, mark the 35th anniversary of TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY and examine the box office fallout of SUPERGIRL underperforming! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

(00:00:00) Commentary Track: Independence Day: Resurgence (00:00:08) Introducing Independence Day Resurgence (00:02:38) The Absence of Will Smith (00:10:07) Liam Hemsworth's Miscasting (00:13:19) A Distant and Unengaging World (00:15:41) Visual Effects and Character Development (00:25:23) The Failure of President Whitmore's Character (00:44:45) China's Influence and Casting Choices (00:44:54) Chin...

(00:00:00) Ep. 346: Toy Story 5 / Supergirl (2026) (00:00:01) Welcome to MovieFilm (00:00:26) Catching Up with Brian (00:02:07) Recent Movie Watchings (00:04:18) TV Shows and Documentaries (00:11:22) Listener Feedback on Masters of the Universe (00:22:47) Supergirl 1984 Commentary (00:31:11) Matrix Supergirl Explained (00:38:11) News and Headlines (00:38:21) Remembering James Burrows (00:42:00) Th...

(00:00:00) Welcome to the Supergirl Commentary Track (00:00:47) Setting the Stage for Supergirl (00:05:31) The Million Dollar Title Sequence (00:08:32) Argo City and Kara's Arrival on Earth (00:10:16) Helen Slater and Peter O'Toole's Performances (00:12:29) The Problematic Plot and Character Development (00:17:19) Selena: A Flawed Villain (00:26:47) Visual Effects and Special Effects (00:27:53) Th...

In this bonus drop we ponder the state of franchise filmmaking in today’s Hollywood, from STAR WARS to MAD MAX, and address news that movie icon Clint Eastwood may be calling it a career at 96. Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

(00:00:00) Ep. 345: Disclosure Day (00:00:01) Welcome to Movie Film (00:00:23) Weather Talk and Banter (00:01:36) The Batman and Mr. Freeze (00:03:24) Newscaster Voice and Broadcasting (00:06:15) Pop Culture Jeopardy (00:13:46) Obsession (00:33:16) Scary Movie 6 (00:33:35) Scary Movie Franchise Overview (00:35:15) Analyzing Scary Movie 6 (00:38:04) The Future of Horror Parody Films (01:24:17) Disc...

After decades of starts, stops, and false alarms, a big budget reboot of MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE is finally here! Join Brian and Zaki for a spoiler-filled discussion of the new He-Man movie, the challenges of bringing Eternia to life, and why the property has endured for so long. Plus: Listener Letters, thoughts on the legacy of the late Marcia Lucas, the continuing upheavals at 60 MINUTES, and mu...

With a new Masters of the Universe adventure headed to theaters next week, we figured it was a perfect time to revisit the franchise’s first live-action big-screen outing! Listen separately or watch along as we talk through 1987’s Masters of the Universe , from Dolph Lundgren’s He-Man and Frank Langella’s unforgettable Skeletor to the movie’s attempt to bring Eternia to life on an ’80s budget. Alo...

(00:00:00) Ep. 343: The Mandalorian and Grogu (00:00:01) Welcome to Movie Film Podcast (00:00:47) Ad-free Commentary on Patreon (00:02:05) Catching Up on Recent Movies and Events (00:03:44) The Changing Landscape of Celebrity Encounters (00:07:36) Deep Water: A Surprisingly Enjoyable Shark Thriller (00:12:04) The Sheep Detectives: A Heartwarming Animated Mystery (00:16:54) Widow's Bay: A Charming...

In this bonus show we discuss the joys of opening toys, concerning tracking for the MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE movie, and the proliferation of exclusive popcorn buckets at movie theaters...plus more! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

After years of listener requests, the MovieFilm boys finally tackle SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY with a full commentary track! Join us as we revisit the galaxy’s most unexpectedly charming spinoff, dig into the film’s famously troubled production history, debate Alden Ehrenreich’s surprisingly great turn as Han, celebrate Donald Glover’s effortlessly cool Lando, and ask how this movie went from “disapp...

For our latest commentary track we celebrate the 25th anniversary of 2001's The Mummy Returns , digging into a sequel bursting at the seams with early-2000s excess, dodgy CGI, and peak Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz charm. We chat about director Stephen Sommers’ go-for-broke approach, the Rock’s infamous Scorpion King debut, and whether lightning can strike twice for this adventure-horror follow-...

(00:00:00) Welcome to the Show: Deep Dish Pizza & Patreon Perks (00:05:21) Revisiting Ferris Bueller, Jerry Maguire, and Fight Club on the Big Screen (00:19:16) Sydney Sweeney Controversy and the Thrills of 'The Housemaid' (00:29:11) Josh Johnson's Stand-Up and a Fresh Look at 'Gotham' (00:34:02) Unpacking the Enduring Legacy of Lorne Michaels and SNL (00:44:51) Tribute to a Comic Book and Televis...

On this week’s episode, we’re diving into Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story — a parody so sharp it might’ve broken the entire music biopic genre. We get into John C. Reilly’s bizarrely committed performance, the all-timer Beatles sequence, and why “Let’s Duet” has no right being that catchy. Along the way, we touch on the stacked cameos, the Apatow-era writing, and how this thing still hits harder th...

(00:00:00) Revisiting All the President's Men: A Timeless Thriller (00:05:09) How Robert Redford Shaped the Watergate Film (00:16:26) The Meticulous Craft of All the President's Men (00:45:19) Balancing Historical Fact with Cinematic Drama (00:53:44) The Importance of Institutional Separation in Journalism (01:11:13) Modern Media Challenges and the Need for Fact-Checking (01:26:21) The Changing Wo...

It's an oversized mailbag episode of MovieFilm this week as we answer a whole slew of fan questions on a whole slew of topics new and old! Plus: Reactions to THE DRAMA and THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE, more LORD OF THE RINGS on the way, discussing the trailer for HBO's HARRY POTTER series, and much more! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

(00:00:00) Initial Thoughts on the Film's Tone and Opening Sequence (00:06:32) How Lethal Weapon 3 Embraced a Lighter Tone (00:15:00) Exploring the Enduring Rapport of Riggs, Murtaugh, and Leo (00:23:22) The Evolution of the Series and Lorna Cole's Introduction (00:31:40) Lethal Weapon 3's Timely Release Amidst LA Tensions (00:41:37) The Emotional Toll of Gang Violence on Roger Murtaugh (00:54:38)...

(00:00:00) Hosts Discuss Busy Schedules and Recording Challenges (00:03:15) The Ongoing Pain and Resolution of Brian's Dental Issues (00:06:35) From Mid-Life Musings to Pop Culture Embarrassments (00:14:42) Deconstructing the Phoniness of Modern Influencer Culture (00:29:38) Exploring the Clever Premise of Jury Duty: Company Retreat (00:35:51) Access Ad-Free Episodes and Bonus Conversations (00:37...

(00:00:00) Brian's Week of Tooth Trouble and Questionable Dentists (00:06:37) Fackham Hall and Ted Season 2: Comedies and Comfort Viewing (00:16:38) Writing Assignments, World News, and Hot Toys Unplugging (00:27:49) Scream Commentary Feedback and Superman 2025 Excitement (00:38:54) Timothee Chalamet's Ballet Comments and the Outrage Cycle (00:48:22) Universal's Theatrical Window Expansion and Syn...

(00:00:00) Episode Introduction and Brian's Dental Dilemma (00:02:11) Emerald Fennell's Audacious Wuthering Heights Adaptation (00:13:12) Reviewing Crime 101 and Underrated Movie Gems (00:20:01) Yellowstone's Marshals: A CBS Procedural Shift (00:24:55) The Immortal Man: A Peaky Blinders Continuation (00:29:55) Listener Mailbag: January B-Movies & Partner's Favorites (00:39:50) Listener Mailbag: Sc...

(00:00:00) Revisiting Wes Craven's Game-Changing Horror Classic (00:06:32) The Iconic Opening Scene and Star Power (00:13:33) Kevin Williamson's Sharp Script and 90s Dialogue (00:24:36) Dated Tech, High Schoolers, and Casting What-Ifs (00:41:35) Box Office Success and Evolving Character Bonds (01:00:54) The Iconic Mask and Genre-Redefining Rules (01:12:51) Behind the Scenes and Our Own Scream Homa...

(00:00:00) Kicking Off the Episode with Weekend Stories (00:01:45) Revisiting 'The Legend of Tarzan' and its Pulp Roots (00:04:09) The Wild Tale of 'Tarzan: The Epic Adventures' (00:06:53) From Actress to Producer: Margot Robbie's Rapid Rise (00:09:36) Behind the Scenes with Top Directors at DGA Awards (00:14:29) Reviewing 'Ella McKay' and Directors' Shifting Relevance (00:19:08) How Film Tones Ch...

(00:00:00) Kicking Off Our Commentary for John Woo's Broken Arrow (00:03:50) John Travolta's Choice to Play the Over-the-Top Villain (00:11:17) How 90s Action Movies Evolved and Memorable Supporting Actors (00:24:02) Christian Slater's Journey and On-Screen Chemistry with Samantha Mathis (00:31:27) Deakins' Theme and John Woo's Distinctive Cinematic Style (00:38:48) Analyzing Broken Arrow's Action...

(00:00:00) Welcome to the Show: Time Flies and Tiramisu (00:02:15) Winter Olympics Sketch and Re-evaluating The Legend of Tarzan (00:06:23) Mixing Truth and Fiction in Film, Plus Kermit's New Voice (00:14:28) Mel Brooks, Chevy Chase, and a Secret Mall Apartment (00:26:12) Rose Byrne's Harrowing Performance in 'If I Had Legs' (00:32:17) Fan Mail: Defending Oscar and Robin Hood's Legacy (00:48:48) A...

(00:00:00) Podcast Intro, Patreon Bonus, and Wuthering Heights Book Club (00:07:24) Reviewing The RIP and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (00:25:48) Starfleet Academy and the Ever-Present Fandom Discourse (00:38:43) Listener Mail and Crafting Stories in the Star Wars Universe (00:51:53) First Look at Wonder Man and MCU's TV Strategy (01:04:32) Exploring Wonder Man's Buddy Dramedy and Grounded Them...