The MovieFilm Podcast
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!
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Feb 7, 2025 • 2h 21min
Commentary Track: Captain America: The Winter Soldier
On your left! The MovieFilm boys get ready for the latest big screen Captain America adventure by talking through the gold standard, 2014's CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER! What makes this entry such a standout in the entire MCU catalogue? We have plenty of thoughts on the subject, and you can hear them all — along with lots of other observations and laughs — either while watching along with us or listening separately!
Jan 31, 2025 • 1h 34min
Commentary Track: Office Space
For our latest commentary we ripped off our flair and tore the cover sheets off our TPS reports for a fun track talking through the beloved 1999 cult classic OFFICE SPACE! Listen separately or watch along as we go through behind-the-scenes stories and delve into the deeper meanings of director Mike Judge’s definitive workplace comedy!
Jan 25, 2025 • 1h 52min
Ep. 309: Wolf Man + Academy Award Noms
This week we unpack Universal’s horror remake WOLF MAN, directed by Leigh Whannell! Plus: Academy Award nominations! SIMPSONS and STAR WARS news and more!
Jan 21, 2025 • 4min
Patreon Preview: The Wolf Man (1941)
Check out this sneak preview of our commentary for 1941's THE WOLF MAN, one of the crown jewels of Universal's Classic Monsters franchise. For the full track, head over to our Patreon feed at: https://www.patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast
Jan 18, 2025 • 1h 34min
Ep. 308: Remembering David Lynch
For the first regular show of 2025, the MovieFilm boys take stock of the impact from the Los Angeles fires on the film industry, and pause to reflect on the outsized impact of the late David Lynch on his passing. Plus: 2024 box office trends! The Simpsons winding towards a conclusion? And much more!To listen ad-free, sign up and subscribe at Patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast today!
Jan 9, 2025 • 1h 50min
Commentary Track: Street Fighter
The MovieFilm boys ring in the new year by talking through the 1994 video game adaptation STREET FIGHTER! Hear our thoughts on the action pic starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Raul Julia, as we delve into behind the scenes anecdotes and all the things that make us laugh -- both intentionally and unintentionally!
Dec 31, 2024 • 2h 2min
Ep. 307: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 / Mufasa: The Lion King
The MovieFilm boys close out 2024 with discussions of SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3 and MUFASA: THE LION KING. Plus: Quick takes on Jason Moma playing Lobo, Blake Lively's lawsuite against Justin Baldoni, and much more!
Dec 24, 2024 • 1h 52min
Commentary Track: Gremlins
With Christmas upon us, the timing is perfect for the MovieFilm boys’ latest commentary track celebrating 40 years of GREMLINS! Listen separately or watch along with us as we talk thought the creepy classic from 1984 directed by Joe Dante and produced by Steven Spielberg!
Dec 20, 2024 • 2h
Commentary Track: Three Kings
For their latest commentary track, the MovieFilm boys check out 1999’s military drama THREE KINGS for its 25th anniversary. Starring George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg and Ice Cube, the military drama directed by David O. Russell was a seminal moviegoing moment for Brian and Zaki, and listen in for all their insights!
Dec 14, 2024 • 1h 44min
Ep. 306: Kraven the Hunter / The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
Spider-Man villain KRAVEN THE HUNTER has his very own movie, and we're here with an in-depth discussion about this latest attempt by Sony Pictures to create a Spider-Man Cinenatic Universe minus Spidey. Plus: Thoughts on the anime prequel THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE WAR OF THE ROHIRRIM, news that MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE is returning, and Listener Letters chiming in on our STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER commentary track!
