The MovieFilm Podcast

For our first episode of the fall season, the MovieFilm Podcast is proud to present the audio from a roundtable interview with actors Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig, and director Craig Johnson, about their new film The Skeleton Twins. After that, we dive into the latest headlines out of Hollywood, including our thoughts on the newly-revealed Batmobile from Batman v. Superman, word that Sylvester Stallone may be getting ready to strap on the machete and play Rambo one last time, and some new rumors about what to expect from Star Wars: Episode VII. After that, it’s onto the main event, as we continue our annual tradition of looking back at the just-concluded summer season’s spate of releases, from The Amazing Spider-Man 2 to Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

It’s Turtle time for the MovieFilm duo, as Brian and Zaki discuss the latest big screen iteration of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and wonder whether producer Michael Bay’s take on the hoary franchise is a step up from the 1990s version. But that’s not all, we also share our fond memories of the late, great Robin Williams, including recommending some of our favorite flicks from his oeuvre, and discuss the latest headlines out of Hollywood. In addition, Zaki shares his exclusive interview with actors Chloë Grace Moretz & Liana Liberato and author Gayle Forman about their new film If I Stay. Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

In this week’s installment of the MovieFilm Podcast (the two year anniversary of the show!) Brian and Zaki talk about the Batman v Superman Comic Con footage, Wonder Woman’s new look, the potential for an all-female Ghostbusters movie, and Ridley Scott’s forthcoming space film (which isn’t the one you may be thinking of.) Zaki also has a special interview with Matt Akey, executive producer at Legend3D, who talks the nuts and bolts of 3D filmmaking, including their work with director Michael Bay on the number one film of the year, Transformers: Age of Extinction. After that, it’s on to the main event, Marvel’s latest greatest hit, Guardians of the Galaxy.Give it a listen via the embed below, or download or stream at iTunes orListen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

This week on a very apes-centric episode of The MovieFilm Podcast we have not one, but TWO interviews with the filmmakers of the number one movie in the country, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes - first with the film’s director, Matt Reeves, then with producer and co-writer, Mark Bomback.Amidst all of this ape talk Brian and Zaki still manage to discuss their thoughts on the close of Fox Television’s special truncated return of 24, the fluctuating future of The Amazing Spider-Man series, as well as the trailer for Disney and Marvel’s upcoming animated feature Big Hero 6. Then it’s onto the boys’ thoughts on Dawn of the Planet of the Apes! Give it a listen via the embed below, or download or stream at iTunes or Stitcher. Like always, [...]Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

It’s an off-week for the MovieFilm Podcast, but Brian and Zaki are here to inaugurate a brand-new feature for the show: the MovieFilm Commentary Track! Yes, due to popular demand, at periodic intervals, we’ll be selecting a Movie That Matters from years past and offering up comments and conversation in real time as we watch right alongside you. For our very first yak track, just in time for Friday’s highly-anticipated release of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, we’ve selected the 1968 original that got the whole franchise started: Planet of the Apes, starring Charlton Heston and directed by Franklin Schaffner. So cue up the film, grab some popcorn, and get ready to join in on the chat! We’ll be back next week with our regular MovieFilm installment to talk up Dawn with spoilers galore. Listen by way of the embed below, or download or stream the show atListen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

For the big 50th episode of the MovieFilm show, Zaki and Brian reminisce about the long strange journey the show has taken before diving into some Listener Letters. After that, they’re joined by author Andrew Farago, who talks up his new book, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Ultimate Visual History as well as the new trailer for the upcoming Turtles reboot film. After that, it’s onto a spirited discussion of the latest headlines, including a new life for Community, a new direction for Fox’s Predator, and a new(-ish) title for The Terminator, as well as the latest worries out of Star Wars land, including the possibility that it gets pushed from its Christmas 2015 slot to [...]Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

On this week’s installment of the MovieFilm Podcast, Zaki sits down to chat with cast members from Clint Eastwood’s upcoming adaptation of Jersey Boys. Then, it’s a rip roaring ride as Brian finally gets around to seeing A Million Ways to Die in the West- and wonders where all the jokes went. There’s plenty of movie news to discuss, what with the plotted course of DCs cinematic universe having been leaked, rumors of The Amazing Spider-Man sequel being delayed, and major set-backs related to production on Star Wars Episode VII. After that it’s time for Trailer Talk, featuring Seth Rogan and James Franco’s latest, The Interview, as well as Denzel’s upcoming outing, The Equalizer. Then it’s the main event as Brian and Zaki discuss three, count ‘em, three big summer movies: 22 Jump Street, How To Train Your Dragon 2 and Edge of Tomorrow.Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

For this week’s episode, Brian and Zaki start things off with my exclusive interview with director Gillian Robespierre about her endearing new romantic-comedy Obvious Child, starring Jenny Slate. We then transition to the latest round of headlines, including the recent movement on Marvel Studios’ upcoming Ant-Man adaptation, with writer/director Edgar Wright begging off the diminutive hero. We then transition to the latest news on Star Wars: Episode VII, as wel [...]Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

We start this week’s show off with Zaki’s interview with CHEF writer/director/star Jon Favreau, who talks not only about his new film but also shares his thoughts on the current state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe after he pretty much kicked it into gear with IRON MAN. After that, Brian and Zaki (still no Sean this week!) are joined by special guest Hasan Minhaj (MTV’s FAILOSOPHY), who talks up his new project, the globe-spanning doc Standup Planet, and joins us as we discuss Viggo Mortensen’s unvarnished take on Peter Jackson and the LORD OF THE RINGS films, the HARRY POTTER spin-off/prequel Alfonso Cuaron is currently circling, plus Zack Snyder’s surprise reveal of the brand new Batmobile!Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

This week on the MovieFilm Podcast, a Sean-less Zaki and Brian kick things off by discussing Jon Favreau’s return to his indie writing/directing roots with the cooking dramady, Chef. Zaki also has an interesting sit-down with writer/director Steven Knight, whose latest film, Locke, sees Tom Hardy in a role that takes place almost entirely in a car. The two also share their thoughts on the recently dropped trailer for the upcoming Fox drama Gotham, question the thinking behind the recently announced Beverly Hills Cop 4, share encouraged opinions about the recent Star Wars casting news, and then talk at length about the current #1 movie in the country, The Amazing Spider-Man 2. Give it a listen via the embed below, or download or stream at iTunes orListen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast