
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

Jul 7, 2022 • 1h 60min
Commentary Track: Thor
With THOR: LOVE & THUNDER now in theaters, the MovieFilm boys dip into the archives for our latest commentary, all the way back to 2011’s THOR! Listen separately or watch along with us as we talk through Chris Hemsworth’s debut as Marvel’s legendary hammer-wielder, with plenty of behind-the-scenes stories and Easter Egg observations along the way.

Jun 24, 2022 • 1h 47min
Ep. 250: Obi-Wan Kenobi / Lightyear
The MovieFilm boys mark their 250th episode by offering our separate thoughts on the OBI-WAN KENOBI finale (which Brian didn't see) and Pixar's TOY STORY spinoff LIGHTYEAR (which Zaki didn't see). In addition, we cycle through questions from the MovieFilm mailbag, get Brian's reaction to seeing BLOODSPORT for the first time, Zaki's reaction to seeing REMO WILLIAMS: THE ADVENTURE BEGINS for the first time...in awhile, and much more! It's a fun and freewheeling way to close out June, and we hope you'll join us on the journey!

Jun 19, 2022 • 2h 12min
Commentary Track: Batman Returns
The Bat! The Cat! The Penguin! The Commentary Track! That’s right, just in time for its 30th anniversary, we’re here with a track for BATMAN RETURNS! The polarizing sequel — directed by Tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton as the Caped Crusader — has been inspiring heated discussions ever since its 1992 release, and the MovieFilm boys are ready to go with personal memories, behind-the-scenes stories, and a lot of laughs! Listen separately or watch along, but either way be prepared to to play this stinkin’ ‘cast like a harp from Hell!

Jun 11, 2022 • 2h 3min
Ep. 249: Jurassic World Dominion
The Jurassic Era comes to an end with this weekend’s release of JURASSIC WORLDDOMINION, and we’re here with an in-depth discussion on this latest dinosaur sequel. Does the return of legacy character Alan Grant, Ellie Sattler, and Ian Malcolm live up to 1993’s JURASSIC PARK, or is it all a little dino-much? Listen In for our thoughts. Plus: THE BOB’S BURGERS MOVIE, the BLACK ADAM trailer, and much more!

Jun 4, 2022 • 1h 49min
Ep. 248: Top Gun: Maverick
TOP GUN: MAVERICK is currently flying high at the box office, and the MovieFilm boys are here with some thoughts on the Tom Cruise legacy sequel. But that’s not all! In this super-sized episode we have our reactions to the new season of STRANGER THINGS, the early episodes of OBI-WAN KENOBI, and more! Plus: Remembering Fred Ward and Ray Liotta, unpacking the trailers for GOTHAM KNIGHTS, ANDOR and WILLOW, and Brian announces his exciting new gig!

May 26, 2022 • 1h 55min
Commentary Track: Top Gun
We’re feeling the need for speed in our latest commentary track! With much-anticipated sequel TOP GUN: MAVERICK in theaters, the MovieFilm boys strapped into the cockpit for the 1986 original! Listen separately or watch along as we delve into behind-the-scenes stories, storytelling observations, and personal reflections on this nostalgic favorite!

May 11, 2022 • 1h 47min
Ep. 247: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS has kicked off summer movie season, and the MovieFilm boys are here with our spoiler-filled thoughts about director Sam Raimi’s return to Marvel superheroes! But that’s not all! We also have thoughts on the trailers for AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER and THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER, plus: Listener Letters, Hollywood Headlines, and more!

May 5, 2022 • 2h 1min
Commentary Track: Doctor Strange
With the latest DOCTOR STRANGE adventure from Marvel Studios in theaters, we wind back the Time Stone here at the MovieFilm show to talk through the 2016 original. Listen separately or watch along with us for production history, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and other appreciations for writer/director’s Scott Derrickson’s fascinating and unique superhero adventure starring Benedict Cumberbatch.

May 1, 2022 • 2h 8min
Ep. 246: Ambulance / Nick Cage
The MovieFilm boys reconvene for a fun and far-ranging discussion about all the latest goings-on in Hollywood: AVATAR 2 incoming! CNN+ outgoing! Justin Lin ditches FAST & FURIOUS! TOP GUN 2 early reviews! Plus: Early thoughts on STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS, and in-depth discussions of AMBULANCE and THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT!

Apr 20, 2022 • 3h 1min
Commentary Track: The Godfather
Here with an offer you hopefully can’t refuse, it’s our commentary marking 50 years of THE GODFATHER! Listen separately or watch along as we talk through one of the greatest movies of all time and offer analyses, observations, and a few lessons on what it takes to make it in the mob!