The MovieFilm Podcast

After talking through THE MASK OF ZORRO two years ago, the MovieFilm boys are back with a brand new commentary track for its 2005 sequel, THE LEGEND OF ZORRO! Listen separately or watch along as we discuss what works for us and what doesn't in the Martin Campbell-directed swashbuckler starring Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta-Jones! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

(00:00:00) Ep. 326: Remembering Robert Redford (00:08:41) Revisiting Iconic Films on the Big Screen (00:23:14) A Surprisingly Fun Sequel to Spinal Tap (00:29:51) Charlie Sheen and Unknown Caller (00:47:26) Listener Letters (01:07:08) Trump’s Interference With West Point’s Tom Hanks Award (01:13:38) The Charlie Kirk Assassination and Online Polarization (01:26:14) Government Pressure on Jimmy Kimmel and Late Night (01:39:56) Conan and Letterman Speak Out on Censorship (01:49:49) Celebrating the Life and Character of Robert Redford (01:57:23) Robert Redford's Vision: Sundance and Directorial Career (02:12:38) Robert Redford's Acting, 70s Films, and Episode Wrap-Up This week the MovieFilm boys pause to pay homage to a true cinema icon on the event of his passing: Robert Redford. We memorialize the Sundance Kid on the extraordinary depth and breadth of his Hollywood career while picking some of our favorites from his lengthy catalogue. Also, Tom Hanks has been denied a West Point award and Jimmy Kimmel has been taken off the air, both at the behest of Donald Trump, and we ask: what's next? All that, plus Listener Letters, What We Watched, and more!Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

(00:00:00) Commentary Track: Unbreakable (00:04:07) Unbreakable’s Unique Pacing and Early Reaction (00:07:50) Analyzing Unbreakable’s Uncomfortable and Influential Train Scene (00:12:08) How Unbreakable’s Marketing Obscured Its True Superhero Nature (00:15:15) Exploring Shyamalan’s Distinctive Visuals and Thematic Reflections (00:17:47) Unpacking David Dunn’s Journey and Relationship Struggles (00:20:28) Placing Unbfeakable in the Pantheon of Early Superhero Films (00:23:25) The Nuances of David’s Marriage and Shyamalan’s Early Promise (00:25:54) The Controversial Comic Shop Scene and Deleted Fair Ride (00:29:24) Elijah’s Art Gallery Scene and Comic Book Panel Framing (00:32:49) The Heartwarming Father-Son Dynamic and Bruce Willis‘s Legacy (00:36:36) Bruce Willis‘s Transition and Unbreakable’s Visual Storytelling (00:39:05) The Mature Portrayal of David and Claire’s Rekindled Relationship (00:41:45) Unpacking the Twist and Elijah‘s Appeal as a Comic Book Villain (00:43:53) Unbreakable’s Simple Narrative and Polarizing CinemaScore Reaction (00:46:49) Elijah‘s Fragility and Joseph’s Belief in his Father‘s Strength (00:49:22) The Director’s Distinctive Dialogue and James Newton Howard‘s Score (00:53:47) David’s Growing Strength and Elijah‘s Painful Condition (00:57:09) Shyamalan‘s Recurring Themes and On-Screen Appearances (01:00:04) Discussing Tarantino‘s Comments on Shyamalan (01:03:35) The Tense Kitchen Gun Scene and Its Real Life Inspiration (01:06:52) Hidden Marvel References and Shyamalan‘s Trilogy Vision (01:10:15) David and Claire’s Relationship Deepens Amidst Life Changes (01:15:52) Unbreakable’s Enduring Legacy Beyond Initial Box Office Numbers (01:18:44) Connecting Unbreakable to Glass and the Sentryman Comic Book Parallel (01:23:25) Unbreakable’s Portrayal of Grounded, Disturbing Real-World Threats (01:26:26) The Intense Confrontation and David’s Vulnerability to Water (01:32:57) The Brutal Fight and Its Emotional Impact on David’s Family (01:35:21) David’s Family Finds Peace and His Son‘s Belief is Validated (01:42:42) Analyzing Unbreakable’s Abrupt and Polarizing Final Moments (01:52:50) Wrapping Up the Unbreakable Commentary and Podcast Farewell With this year marking its 25th anniversary, we decided to check out M. Night Shyamalan's UNBREAKABLE for our latest commentary track. Listen separately or watch along as we talk through the SIXTH SENSE director's unconventional superhero opus starring Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson!Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

(00:00:00) Ep. 325: Caught Stealing (00:00:51) Podcast Welcome and Brian’s Cord-Cutting Journey Begins (00:05:01) Brian Discovers Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (00:12:05) Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s Billion Dollar Vigor (00:15:45) Catching Up on Classic Films at Regal Cinemas (00:17:35) Exploring Unseen Classics: Paper Moon and High and Low (00:23:20) Experiencing Jaws’ 50th Anniversary in 4DX (00:30:19) Navigating DC’s Confusing New Cinematic Universe (00:39:53) Mark Ruffalo Shines in HBO’s Task Miniseries (00:45:31) Audience Feedback on Cord-Cutting and Media Overload (00:54:53) Debunking the Myth of Superman’s Box Office Flop (01:05:46) Unpacking Superman and Superhero Fatigue (01:16:53) Honoring the Life and Legacy of Graham Greene (01:19:33) Reconstructing Lost Films With Controversial A.I. Technology (01:34:48) Darren Aronofsky’s Violent Romp: A Pleasant Romp (01:56:41) Unpacking Key Plot Points and Character Arcs (02:10:35) Final Thoughts and How to Support the Podcast Summer movie season is over, but the MovieFilm boys have no shortage of topics to discuss, including an in-depth discussion of Darren Aronofsky's crime thriller CAUGHT STEALING, starring Austin Butler! Plus: SUPERMAN gets a sequel! Or not? THE MAGNIFICENT AMBERSONS gets an A.I. upgrade! Remembering Graham Greene, and much more!Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Did you think we'd miss the 30th anniversary of CLUELESS? As if! Listen separately or watch along as we talk through the '90s teen fave directed by Amy Heckerling and starring Alicia Silverstone and Paul Rudd. We hope you'll enjoy this one and it won't leave you saying, "Whatever!"Listen ad-free at our Patreon! patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcastListen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

(00:00:00) Ep. 324: Nobody 2 (00:03:36) What We Watched (00:24:44) Listener Letters (00:46:52) Headlines (01:20:24) Nobody 2 Review It's the dog days of August, but that doesn't mean there aren't butts waiting to be kicked, and that's where the Bob Oedenkirk sequel NOBODY 2 comes in! We enjoyed the first adventure of certified bad ass Hutch Mansell three years ago, but does the follow-up have the same punch (and kick)? Listen in to hear our thoughts. Plus: Remembering Jim Lovell and Terence Stamp, Listener Letters and much more!Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

As has become a late summer tradition here at the MovieFilm Podcast, we hopped on mic to talk through another TERMIMATOR sequel! This time out it's TERMINATOR GENISYS in the barrel, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Despite a game performance from returning star Arnold Schwarzenegger, we weren't big fans of this one when it first hit theaters, but has the intervening decade softened our views? You'll have to check it out to find out, either by listening separately or watching along with us!Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Marvel's first family is back in THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS, and Liam Neeson is picking up where Leslie Nielsen left off in the new THE NAKED GUN! The MovieFilm boys chime in with their thoughts on both big budget reboots, plus quick takes on THE BEAR, FREAKIER FRIDAY, Ice Cube's WAR OF THE WORLDS and much more!Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

The NAKED GUN legacy sequel is in theaters today, but it's not like we needed a reason to revisit the raucous original from 1988. Listen separately or laugh right along with as as we talk through the Leslie Nielsen comedy classic based on the short-lived TV series POLICE SQUAD!Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

(00:00:00) Commentary Track: Fantastic Four (2005) (00:06:44) Dissecting the Fantastic Four’s On-Screen Personalities (00:19:14) How the Film Captures (or Misses) the Comic Book Spirit (00:29:13) Unpacking the Visuals and Narrative Gaps of the Film (00:44:37) The Long Journey and Missed Potential of the Fantastic Four (00:59:06) Examining the Unconvincing Relationships and Story Beats (01:12:54) Why the Main Antagonist Falls Short of Expectations (01:30:09) The Action-Packed Finale and Its Lasting Impressions (01:45:36) From 2005’s Charm to 2015’s Unmitigated Disaster A new FANTASTIC FOUR is in theaters today, and we thought it was a perfect time to dip into the archives and revisit the one from 2005. It was a simpler time, when budgets were lower, needle drops were more plentiful and the MCU was still three years away, but there's still some charm in this mid-aughts Marvel movie. Listen separately or watch along as we talk through the Tim Story-directed superhero opus starring Ioan Gruffud, Jessica Alba, Michael Chiklis and a pre-Captain America Chris Evans! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast