The MovieFilm Podcast

The MovieFilm gang is back, and just in time to tackle last week’s big news that Sony and Disney have come to an agreement to share Spider-Man. It’s a deal that few thought would ever actually happen, and we’re here to offer our thoughts on the details of the deal, and what should happen next with the web-slinger. In addition, we talk up Saturday Night Live’s legacy of comedy after forty seasons, and scratch our heads over the stratospheric box office take of Fifty Shades of Grey. After that, it’s on to the main event, as we unpack the eye-popping descent of the Wachowskis’ Jupiter Ascending and the pleasant surprise that is Matthew Vau [...]Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

For this week’s show, we start things off by diving into the number one movie in the country, the Clint Eastwood docudrama American Sniper. In addition to marveling at the war pic’s record-shattering opening weekend, we also get into Bradley Cooper’s performance as well as discussing the role of truth and fiction in historical dramas. From there, you can listen to Zaki’s interview with director Kevin Macdonald about his new submarine thriller Black Sea. After that, it’s on to a whole host of hot headlines, with conversation about whether Johnny Depp was ever really a movie star, whether Chris Pratt has the bona fides to don Indiana Jones’s trademark fedora, whether Ghostbusters should be rebooted, and whether Independence Day should be sequelized. We then cap things off by sharing our mutual impressions of the first trailer for F [...]Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

The MovieFilm crew welcomes in 2015 by taking a fond look back at our favorites from the year just ended. With eclectic lists that run the gamut of styles and genres from Boyhood to Guardians of the Galaxy, Brian and Zaki discuss some of the whys-and-wherefores of their 2015 faves. But that’s not all, they also talk up their varied reactions to the new trailers for Ant-Man, Avengers: Age of Ultron, and 50 Shades of Grey, discuss their antipathy toward the Golden Globes, and unpack the latest Star Wars news. All that, plus the latest new releases, Listener Letters, and more! As always, you can take it all in via the embed below, at Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Between last episode and this one, The Interview went from a planned wide release to a cancelled release to a limited release to an online release. Phew! We attempt to sort through the whirlpool of goings-on surrounding the controversial Seth Rogen-James Franco comedy, while also figuring out whether the movie itself was worth all the hype. In addition, we tackle big questions like whether James Bond can ever be black, whether director Justin Lin can rescue the Star Trek franchise, and whether the traditional late night talk show is a dead format. Of course, there’s plenty more as well as we wrap up 2014 with the usual batch of banter, headlines, and deep thoughts. Listen via iTunes or Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

It’s been a week-and-a-half since the trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens hit the web, racking up a record 100 million global views in the process, and while it’s generated plenty of commentary, conversation, and even consternation, the one opinion you’ve been waiting for is finally here, as Brian and Zaki chime in on the 88 seconds of footage we’ve seen from the upcoming Disney release, and debate whether we’re underwhelmed, overwhelmed, or just plain whelmed. There’s still more trailers to discuss though, as we share our thoughts on the first look at Universal’s Jurassic World, and pick apart the assembly for Terminator Genesys. In addition, we also talk up some [...]Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

With Thanksgiving on the horizon, Zaki and Brian are thankful to bring you episode 59 of the MovieFilm Podcast! Brian starts things off by discussing a Q&A event he attended featuring Christopher Nolan whileZaki shares his thoughts so far on the The Martian, a novel currently being adapted into a Ridley Scott film starring Matt Damon. After a Star Trek: TNGthemed listener letter it’s onto Movie News where the gents discuss the sad turn of events surrounding Bill Cosby, the troubled start to Aaron Sorkin’s Steve Jobs biopic, why Wonder Woman still has them concerned in spite of recently attaching a talented director, as well as their two cents on the teaser for Jurassic World and the roll out plan for theStar Wars: The Force Awakens trailer. After that, Brian shares his thoughts with Zaki on Dumb and Dumber To and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1.Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

After a weeklong break, the boys are back, and with plenty to discuss! First up, Brian shares his thoughts on seeing Steven Spielberg’s 1941 for the first time, and Zaki weighs in on the 1966 Batman TV series getting a high-definition blu-ray release. From there, listen to a snippet from Zaki’s sit-down with Daily Show host Jon Stewart on his new directorial effort, Rosewater, and dive into a conversation on all the latest headlines out of Hollywood, including Marvel’s big “Phase 3? plans.Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

For this week’s show, we start things out by discussing HBO new a la carte online plans, as well as the new Simpsons World app that offers every episode from that show’s multi-decade history. After that, listen to Zaki’s interview with up-and-coming actress Mikaela Hoover, who appeared in Guardians of the Galaxy last summer, and has a new webseries entitled Zombie Basement on the way.From there, it’s on to headlines, with Robert Downey Jr. signing to appear in more Marvel films, DC’s overloaded slate of superhero movies, and Johnny Depp’s questionable costume choice for the upcoming Into the Woods. After that it’s the main event, with the guys explaining why they liked — but didn’t love — the new Brad Pitt starrer Fury. Of cour [...]Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

In this week’s show, Brian and Zaki make plans to leave Gotham, discuss whether Robert Downey Jr. will/should make another Iron Man movie, and the news that Paul Feig has signed on to direct an all-female Ghostbusters cast. We also unpack the all-new animated series Star Wars Rebels, and Brian explains to Zaki why he should watch David Fincher’s latest, Gone Girl. But that’s not all! We also have an exclusive conversation with director David Dobkin about his new film The Judge, opening Friday.As always, hit up iTunes and Stitcher to write us a review, and hit “like” on Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

For this week’s show, we pick apart the premiere episode of Fox’s new Batman-minus-Batman TV series Gotham. We look at what worked, what didn’t, and where we hope things go in the weeks ahead. In addition, Zaki discusses how Liam Neeson and Denzel Washington have cornered the market on “Old Guys Beating People Up” movies via A Walk Among Tombstones and The Equzalizer. Oh, we also have an exclusive interview with Mike Shoemaker, co-creator of the hilarious Hulu original series The Awesomes. All that, plus listener letters, and the latest headlines out of Hollywood, including word that Matt Damon is set to return as Jason Bourne, and rumors that William Shatner may again don his space suit to play Captain James T. Kirk. As always, please hit up iTunes a [...]Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast