The MovieFilm Podcast

As Daniel Craig's 007 tenure comes to a close with NO TIME TO DIE, we thought it was a perfect time to look back at its beginning with a commentary track for 2006's CASINO ROYALE. Listen separately or watch along as we view the Martin Campbell-directed James Bond reboot with 15 years of hindsight, delving into its production history, critical and box office reception, and much more! When it comes to delivering laughs and info, you know our name!

The MovieFilm boys celebrate 35 years of one of the greatest sequels of all time with our commentary track for ALIENS! That's right, it's finally time for us to talk through writer/director James Cameron's sci-fi/horror/action masterpiece starring Sigourney Weaver in her iconic role as Ellen Ripley, and we have lots to say! Listen separately or watch along with us as we go through behind-the-scenes stories, technical achievements, and much more!

This week we examine the latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS, and determine whether Marvel's newest hero stands tall among his peers. Plus: THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS trailer! Remembering Ed Asner and Michael Kenneth Williams! And some reflections of the impact of 9/11 on the occasion of its twentieth anniversary.

The MovieFilm show brings the curtain down on August by talking up some of the latest releases to hit theaters and streaming, including the Ryan Reynolds video game adventure FREE GUY, and Hugh Jackman in the sci-fi psychological thriller REMINISCENCE. Plus: Thoughts on the new trailers for Marvel's ETERNALS and SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME, examining the big JEOPARDY hosting controversy, and much more!

Put on your skull ring and get ready to slam evil! For our latest commentary, the MovieFilm boys look back at 1996's THE PHANTOM, the comic strip adaptation starring Billy Zane in a purple leotard went unloved during its initial release but has embraced by a cult audience in the quarter century since. This is an old fave for Zaki but it was new to Brian, so listen in to hear our takeaways. It's a breezy chat filled with behind-the-scenes stories, interesting factoids, and lots of laughs!

THE SUICIDE SQUAD is in in theaters and on HBO Max, and we're here with our thoughts on James Gunn's gory, goofy superhero splatter-fest. Does it improve on the earlier film from 2016? Give it a listen to get our takes. Plus: Early reaction to the new Marvel series WHAT IF...? on Disney+, thoughts on the new documentary VAL, the animated film BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN, and much more!

For our latest commentary, the MovieFilm boys take a look back at CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER, the movie that ushered Marvel's star-spangled superhero into their cinematic universe ten years ago. We have lots to say about this throwback directed by Joe Johnston and starring Chris Evans, including behind-the-scenes stories, character histories, and more! And whether you're watch along or listening separately, don't worry, we can do this all day.

As the curtain comes down on July, the MovieFilm boys have reconvened to talk through the latest news and reviews out of Hollywood: With Scarlett Johansson suing Disney following BLACK WIDOW’s simultaneous release in theaters and streaming, we take stock of whether the hybrid release strategy was a good idea. Plus: Remembering Woodstock '99! Bob Odenkirk’s health scare! The new G.I. Joe and He-Man controversies! And much more!

It's no walk in the park as the MovieFilm boys embark on a treacherous trek through JURASSIC PARK III, which hit theaters 20 years ago this month. Listen separately or watch along as we work through the original JURASSIC trilogy closer, directed by Joe Johnston and featuring Sam Neill reprising his iconic role as Dr. Alan Grant, and determine whether it's worthy of its polarizing reputation or not as bad as people think (or, perhaps, a little bit of both?). There's lots of fun and and laughs to be had, and if you end up hallucinating about talking velociraptors at the end of this, hey, don't blame us!

The MovieFilm boys reconvene with lots on the plate to discuss! First, fond memories of the late, great director Richard Donner. Then: Our reactions to F9: THE FAST SAGA, SPACE JAM: A NEW LEGACY, and MARVEL'S BLACK WIDOW and LOKI. Plus: Hail and farewell to Conan O’Brien’s late night career, and more! Hear it at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Spotify, and everywhere else you meet your podcast needs! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!