
The MovieFilm Podcast
Join film critic Zaki Hasan and television writer Brian Hall as they engage in hilarious and insightful conversations on all the latest out of Hollywood, including news, reviews, and interviews with some of the biggest names in movies!
Latest episodes

May 16, 2025 • 1h 56min
Commentary Track: Mission: Impossible
With the latest (last?) Ethan Hunt excursion due to embark shortly, we decided to hop back in time 29 years and re-watch the movie that started it all! Listen separately or watch along as we talk through 1996’s MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE! How has Brian DePalma’s TV-to-feature spy pic starring Tom Cruise held up over the decades? We have plenty of thoughts, plus behind-the-scenes stories, amusing asides and plenty of laughs, so won’t you please accept this mission?

May 9, 2025 • 2h 1min
Commentary Track: The Karate Kid Part II
We're mere weeks away from a brand new KARATE KID sequel hitting theaters, so the MovieFilm boys decided to (crane) kick back and take in the franchise's FIRST sequel! Listen separately or watch along as we talk through 1986's THE KARATE KID PART II! There are plenty of behind-the-scenes stories, random anecdotes and bouts of laughter as we reminisce about the Ralph Macchio-Pat Morita smash, so won't you join us?

May 2, 2025 • 1h 52min
Ep. 316: Thunderbolts*
The THUNDERBOLTS* are in theaters and we have plenty of thoughts on the latest adventure from the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Plus: Thoughts on the trailers for TRON: ARES and NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON'T! Plus: Listeber Letters, Hollywood Headlines and more!

Apr 25, 2025 • 2h 33min
Commentary Track: Captain America: Civil War
We can do this all day! For our latest commentary track, we continue our journey through Marvel's Infinity Saga by talking through 2016's CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR. Listen separately or watch along as we point out behind-the-scenes stories and much more!Experience it ad-free at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Apr 19, 2025 • 1h 40min
Ep. 315: Sinners
Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan reteam with this week's SINNERS, and we have lots of thoughts on the new thriller from the CREED team! Plus: Quick takes on the trailer for THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS, a roundup of STAR WARS news, Listener Letters and much more!Experience it ad-free at: https://www.patreon.com/c/MovieFilmPodcast

Apr 11, 2025 • 2h 3min
Commentary Track: Crimson Tide
We like taking deep dives at the MovieFilm show and what better choice for our latest commentary track than the submarine thriller CRIMSON TIDE! Listen separately or watch along as we talk through Tony Scott's 1995 classic, -- celebrating its 30th anniversary this year -- starring Denzel Washington, and Gene Hackman. We have lots of love for this one and plenty to say as we point out behind the scenes stories, incredible moments, and so much more. So get your sea legs under you and set course for fun!Experience it ad-free at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Apr 4, 2025 • 1h 58min
Ep. 314: Remembering Val Kilmer
Hollywood lost a legend this week with the passing of actor Val Kilmer, and the Moviefilm boys take a moment to reflect on the impact of the iconic actor and some of his most memorable roles. In addition, we also pay respects to the late Richard Chamberlain, offer quick takes on A MINECRAFT MOVIE, THE DAY THE EARTH BLEW UP and DEATH OF A UNICORN, and much more!

Mar 28, 2025 • 1h 42min
Commentary Track: Rambo: First Blood Part II
"No man, no law, no war can stop him."In 1985, Sylvester Stallone reprised his role as Vietnam vet John J. Rambo in RAMBO: FIRST BLOOD PART II, birthing a global phenomenon in the process. The MovieFilm boys mark the ultraviolentaction blockbuster's 40th anniversary with a fun track looking at the film's cultural impact and legacy while poking fun at its more amusing elements. Listen separately or watch along as we dip into a primal slice of '80s nostalgia! Experience it ad-free at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Mar 21, 2025 • 1h 30min
Ep. 313: Novocaine
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 Patreon to listen ad-free: https://www.patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Mar 14, 2025 • 2h 11min
Commentary Track: Outbreak
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, humorous asides and much more!