The MovieFilm Podcast

The TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES are back in theaters with the animated reboot MUTANT MAYHEM, and the MovieFilm boys check in with an animated discussion, spoilers and all. But that's not all! We also have have a very belated review of SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE! Plus: Disney discontinuing physical media (in Australia anyway), Hollywood strikes continue, and remembering William Friedkin....

BARBIE and OPPENHEIMER are burning up the box office, and the MovieFilm boys reconvene for an in-depth discussion of the blockbusters from Greta Gerwig and Christopher Nolan, and what their success means for the industry moving forward. Plus: Remembering Paul Reubens, Chicago memories, Listener Letters, and more! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Arnold Schwarzenegger was back (though James Cameron wasn't) and now so are we for our latest commentary track. This time around we dip into the archives to mark the 20th anniversary of 2003's TERMINATOR 3: RISE OF THE MACHINES. Listen separately or watch along with us for behind-the-scenes anecdotes, onscreen observations and humorous asides about the the polarizing TERMINATOR trilogy-capper. Lis...

Tom Cruise is back in theaters as superspy Ethan Hunt for MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING PART ONE, and the MovieFilm boys are here with our in-depth examination of this latest entry in the veteran action franchise. Is it the best of the bunch or an empty also-ran? Listen in to hear our thoughts. Plus: The Screen Actors Guild is on strike, what does this mean for the future of Hollywood? Also...

INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY is now in theaters, and boy howdy, did we have a lot to say about the fifth (and final?) cinemeatic exploit of Dr. Henry Jones Jr. in this epic-length episode! Listen as we give our spoiler and non-spoiler takes on the mega-budget franchise capper, including whether we liked it, what worked, what we might have done differently and more! Plus: More thoughts on...

WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT celebrates its 35th anniversary this month, and we thought it was a perfect time to re-watch the Robert Zemeckis classic and talk through what continues to make it resonate three-and-a-half decades later. There's lots of nostalgia and a whole lot of laughs as we partake in this one, so light up a stogie and stay away from the Dip as we hang out with Roger, Eddie, and Jessic...

THE FLASH is in theaters now, bringing with it the belated return of Michael Keaton as our favorite big screen Batman. As you can imagine, we've got lots to say about this one, and the MovieFilm boys are here with an in-depth, spoiler and non-spoiler discussion about the DC speedster's big screen opus, and why it might be slowing down at the box office. Also: Initial impressions of INDIANA JONES A...

With the Flash about to make his solo debut on the big screen this week, we thought it was a perfect time to dip into the archives and watch the Scarlet Speedster's FIRST movie: the feature-length pilot episode of the 1990 THE FLASH television series! Listen separately or watch along with us as we talk through this fascinating artifact from a time when onscreen superheroes weren't quite as common...

Dominic Toretto and his family are back, and so are the MovieFilm boys to talk FAST X -- the latest entry in the freewheeling FAST & FURIOUS franchise! Brian is on go, but he was able to get on a phonecall while wandering the streets of Rome, because that's how important it was for him to discuss this latest caper. But that's not all! We remember Ray Stevenson, Tina Turner, and of course Quent...

The MovieFilm boys ring in the start of summer movie season with our in-depth discussion of GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3! Hear our thoughts on whether this latest Marvel Cinematic Universe entry turns things around, or whether superhero fatigue is really setting in. Plus: CLIFFHANGER and BEETLEJUICE get belated sequels, what the Writers Guild strike means for audiences, Listener Letters, and muc...

It's a low key MovieFilm this week as Zaki and Brian get caught up on their recent viewing experiences and cycle through some Listener Letters while also looking at some of the big movies coming up this summer season, and whether we're as excited for them as we might have been a few years ago. Plus: Remembering Jerry Springer, bidding farewell to James Corden, and much more! Listen ad-free at Patr...

The MovieFilm boys reconvene after a brief break for fresh discussion of box office hits AIR and THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE! Plus: New movie and TV announcements from STAR WARS CELEBRATION, Listener Letters, and much more! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

The boys are back for an in-depth discussion on the new superhero sequel SHAZAM! FURY OF THE GODS! Plus: Trailers for a NINJA TURTLES reboot and a POWER RANGERS reunion, Oscar wrap, YELLOWSTONE love and much more! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

There are two big legacy sequels in theaters now -- CREED III and SCREAM VI -- and the MovieFilm boys reconvene to discuss both! Dive in for in-depth discussion on how these films live up to their lineage, and what we'd like to see next from their franchises. Plus: Zaki's thoughts on the CW's new series GOTHAM KNIGHTS, Brian's reflections on revisiting TITANIC in 3D, Oscar fever in Hollywood, and...

In a rare occurrence, the MovieFilm boys were actually in the same location when recording this latest episode, and we sure had a lot of ground to cover! The MCU debuted Phase 5 with last week's release of ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA, and the reaction has proved polarizing, to put it kindly. Well, we're here to add some clarity to the conversation, pointing out the good and the less-good in...

The latest Ant-Man adventure, QUANTUMANIA, is in theaters now, and we figured what better time to sit down and rewatch the original ANT-MAN from 2015 and offer some thoughts and analyses along the way! Listen separately or watch along with our first commentary track of 2023 for lots of behind-the-scenes insight, a bit of backstory, and oh, so many digressions about so many different topics! It's a...

With the recent reveal by DC Studios' James Gunn of the company's upcoming slate of superhero offerings across film, television, and animation, we take a deep dive into the announced roster, offering thoughts on what seems likely and unlikely to come to fruition. Plus: Disney says TOY STORY 5 is coming, Brian gives his thoughts on POKER FACE, Zaki has his take on STAR TREK: PICARD, and all the usu...

It's the first MovieFilm of 2023! This week, we talk up HBO's hit videogame adaption THE LAST OF US! Hear the thoughts of one fan of the game (Brian) and one novice (Zaki) for what we hope will be a fully rounded conversation about the ups and downs of the Pedro Pascal series! Plus: Catching up on recent viewings, Listener Letters, and so much more! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/M...

We thought we were done for the year, but the MovieFilm boys are sneaking in one last episode for 2022! This week: In-depth discussions of THE FABELMANS, VIOLENT NIGHT, and Netflix's new KNIVES OUT mystery GLASS ONION! Plus: Listener Letters, our 2022 wrap-up and more! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

After 13 long years, the wait is over! AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER is in theaters, and we're here with our takes on James Cameron's much-anticipated sequel! In additon, hear our takes on THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN, Dreamworks' PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH, and Paramount+ miniseries 1923. Plus: Catching up on the lastest DC movie news, Listener Letters, and much more! It's the last regular show of 2022...

After a brief layover, the MovieFilm boys reconvene to talk about the recently-concluded first season of ANDOR, digging into what makes this STAR WARS spin-off so special. But that's not all! In addition to quick takes on THE MENU, CLERKS III, and AMSTERDAM, we also offer our thoughts on the new trailers for GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, VOL.3 and INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY. Plus: Rememberin...

The anticipated sequel BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER is in its second weekend, and the MovieFilm boys are here with their thoughts on the Marvel Studios sequel. Does it measure up to the first film? How does it honor the late Chadwick Boseman's legacy? Listen in for our spoiler and non-spoiler reactions. But that's not all! We also remember legendary Batman voice actor Kevin Conroy on his passing...

With last week's news that filmmaker James Gunn is co-head of the newly-named DC Studios, the MovieFilm boys chime in with their thoughts on the news, and what it may mean going forward. But that's not all! We also discuss Henry Cavill making his it official that he's back as Superman, and what it means that Harrison Ford is joining the MCU, and more! Plus: Quick thoughts on Netflix's new streamin...

The hierarchy of power at the MovieFilm Podcast is about to change with our discussion of the DC Comics-based blockbuster, BLACK ADAM! Does Dwayne Johnson’s long-in-coming every into the superhero sweepstakes measure up to expectations? Listen in as we go in-depth for a spirited back-and-forth. Also: The CREED III trailer and Sylvester Stallone’s war on the ROCKY producers, some thoughts on the ju...

This week we reconvene for a discussion of the new Disney+ Halloween special WEREWOLF BY NIGHT! Plus:,A fun catch-up on some of the latest headlines out of Hollywood, including news that cult sitcom COMMUNITY is returning as a feature film, and Hugh Jackman is returning as Wolverine in Marvel’s upcoming DEADPOOL 3! Also: Listener Letters, Brian’s Paris trip, Zaki’s meeting with the new KNIVES OUT...