The MovieFilm Podcast

Jack Quaid plays a man who can REALLY play through the pain in NOVOCAINE, the number one movie at last week's box office. And while that amount didn't really come out to much, we still had some thoughts on the violent action comedy and why it may be worth checking out. Plus: Conan returns to the Oscars! Max yanks the Looney Tunes library! The Simpsons are running 24/7 and much more!  Subscribe at...

30 years ago a terrifying virus took over movie theaters; and five years after a terrifying virus took over the world the MovieFilm boys decided to rewatch the action thriller OUTBREAK, directed by the late Wolfgang Petersen and starring Dustin Hoffman, for our latest commentary track! Listen separately or watch along as we talk through the project's convoluted backstory, behind-the-scenes stories...

This week we recap our thoughts on last weekend's Oscar ceremony and have an in-depth discussion on this week's big release, the sci-fi fable MICKEY 17, from PARASITE director Bong Joon-Ho. Plus: The state of 007, Marvel's box office fortunes and more! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

With the passing of Gene Hackman the MovieFilm boys convened to pay tribute to this cinematic giant. In additon, we also remember the late Michelle Trachtenberg and more. Plus: A STAR WARS shakeup? All that, plus Listener Letters and more! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Yippee ki‐yay! This year marks 30 years since DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE hit theaters, and the MovieFilm boys decided to mark the occasion by talking through the second John McClane sequel! Listen separately or watch along with us as we tell behind-the-scenes stories and humorous anecdotes about the New York-set action extravaganza! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

The MCU is back in theaters with CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD, and we have some thoughts on this latest adventure for Marvel’s new star-spangled Avenger! Plus: latest viewings, Listener Letters, and our reactions to the first trailer for THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

On your left! The MovieFilm boys get ready for the latest big screen Captain America adventure by talking through the gold standard, 2014's CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER! What makes this entry such a standout in the entire MCU catalogue? We have plenty of thoughts on the subject, and you can hear them all — along with lots of other observations and laughs — either while watching along with u...

For our latest commentary we ripped off our flair and tore the cover sheets off our TPS reports for a fun track talking through the beloved 1999 cult classic OFFICE SPACE! Listen separately or watch along as we go through behind-the-scenes stories and delve into the deeper meanings of director Mike Judge’s definitive workplace comedy! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

This week we unpack Universal’s horror remake WOLF MAN, directed by Leigh Whannell! Plus: Academy Award nominations! SIMPSONS and STAR WARS news and more! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Check out this sneak preview of our commentary for 1941's THE WOLF MAN, one of the crown jewels of Universal's Classic Monsters franchise.  For the full track, head over to our Patreon feed at: https://www.patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

For the first regular show of 2025, the MovieFilm boys take stock of the impact from the Los Angeles fires on the film industry, and pause to reflect on the outsized impact of the late David Lynch on his passing. Plus: 2024 box office trends! The Simpsons winding towards a conclusion? And much more! To listen ad-free, sign up and subscribe at Patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast today! Listen ad-free at P...

The MovieFilm boys ring in the new year by talking through the 1994 video game adaptation STREET FIGHTER! Hear our thoughts on the action pic starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Raul Julia, as we delve into behind the scenes anecdotes and all the things that make us laugh -- both intentionally and unintentionally! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

The MovieFilm boys close out 2024 with discussions of SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3 and MUFASA: THE LION KING. Plus: Quick takes on Jason Moma playing Lobo, Blake Lively's lawsuite against Justin Baldoni, and much more! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

With Christmas upon us, the timing is perfect for the MovieFilm boys’ latest commentary track celebrating 40 years of GREMLINS! Listen separately or watch along with us as we talk thought the creepy classic from 1984 directed by Joe Dante and produced by Steven Spielberg! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

For their latest commentary track, the MovieFilm boys check out 1999’s military drama THREE KINGS for its 25th anniversary. Starring George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg and Ice Cube, the military drama directed by David O. Russell was a seminal moviegoing moment for Brian and Zaki, and listen in for all their insights! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Spider-Man villain KRAVEN THE HUNTER has his very own movie, and we're here with an in-depth discussion about this latest attempt by Sony Pictures to create a Spider-Man Cinenatic Universe minus Spidey. Plus: Thoughts on the anime prequel THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE WAR OF THE ROHIRRIM, news that MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE is returning, and Listener Letters chiming in on our STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWA...

The dead speak! And so do the MovieFilm boys as we mark five years since the end of the Skywalker Saga by watching STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER. Listen separately or watch along as we talk through Episode IX and take stock of the J.J. Abrams directed capstone for the STAR WARS sequel trilogy! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

GLADIATOR II is attacking cinemas, and the MovieFilm boys are here to answer the question, "Are you not entertained?" What did we think of Ridley Scott's belated sequel to his Oscar-winning epic? Listen for our thoughts. Plus: Conan hosts the Oscars! He-Man is coming back to the movies! Remembering Jim Abrahams and much more! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

With GLADIATOR II hitting theaters this week the MovieFilm boys thought it was the perfect time to dip into the archives and watch the Oscar-winning original from 2000 directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe. Listen separately or watch along with us and settle in for lots of fun and lots of laughs. Are we not merciful?! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

In this week’s show we talk through Robert Zemeckis’ HERE and the new Dwayne Johnson vehicle RED ONE. What did we think of these two wildly different movies? Tune in to find out! Plus: STAR WARS news returns, Listener Letters, and more! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

The MovieFilm boys continue their periodic journey through Marvel’s Infinity Saga with their latest commentary track, talking through 2013’s IRON MAN 3. Listen separately or watch along as we revisit writer/director Shane Black’s trilogy-capper for the Robert Downey Jr. series and point out Easter Eggs, interesting plot points and more! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodca...

VENOM: THE LAST STAND is in theaters now, closing out the Tom Hardy franchise, and the MovieFilm boys are here to give it a fond farewell -- and make sure the door is tightly shut. But that's not all! We also pay tribute to some Hollywood luminaries who've passed on, plus Listener Letters and more!  Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Two origin stories set in New York in the 1970s are in theaters now, and we have some thoughts on both! First up, SATURDAY NIGHT, depicting the tension-filled first night of NBC's legendary sketch comedy. Does director Jason Reitman's love letter to a TV institution come off like a well-oiled machine -- like SNL circa 1978? Or fall apart under the weight of a faulty premise -- like SNL circa 1994?...

For our latest commentary track the MovieFilm boys delve into the spooky season while marking 25 years of THE SIXTH SENSE! Listen separately or watch along with us as we dive into the secrets of the M. Night Shyamalan classic starring Bruce Willis and Haley Joel Osment. We're big fans of this one, and we hope you'll be fans of what we have to say! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/Mov...

The MovieFilm boys have lots to unpack in this week's episode as we dive deep into dueling megaflops MEGALOPOLIS and JOKER: FOLIE à DEUX! We have plenty of thoughts on these two spectacular misfires and you'll want to hear it all! Plus: TRANSFORMERS ONE! REBEL RIDGE! The CHRISTOPHER REEVE documentary! And more! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast