The MovieFilm Podcast

“A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…” Well, more precisely, it was fifteen years ago that Star Wars: The Phantom Menace was released into theaters. While feelings on that film range from “meh” to flames on the side of one’s face, the MovieFilm guys decide to forego that well-worn conversation and instead look back at the worldwide phenomenon that lead up to and followed the first Star Wars film to be released after the instantly iconic original trilogy. But that’s not all! With Sean out this week, Zaki and Brian are joined by fellow podcaster Parvez Ahmed as they look at the Johnny Depp flop Transcendence, consider Richard Donner’s insistence that a Spielberg-inspired sequel for The Goonies is in the works, examine Star Wars scribe Simon Kinberg’s comments on considering the Expanded Universe for the upcoming films, and discuss the tra [...]Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

This week we kick things off talking about Darren Aronofsky’s divisive epic, Noah, and Arnold Schwarzenegger’s latest action flick, Sabotage. Then, listen in as our very own Zaki Hasan sits down with actor/producer Nick Frost to talk about his newest film Cuban Fury. From there we ruminate on The Matrix’s fifteenth anniversary, news of a Key and Peele produced remake of Police Academy, wonder who was the first kid to stop standing on his desk once Robin William left the classroom in Dead Poet’s Society, share varying degrees of optimism (or lack there of) based on the recent trailer for the Michael Bay produced Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, then top it all of with an in-depth discussion on Marvel’s latest smash hit Captain America: The Winter Soldier.Give it a listen v [...]Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

This week we celebrate the 20th anniversary of one of the greatest action thrillers of all time, the Keanu Reeves-Sandra Bullock starrer Speed. But while we take a wistful look back at Jan de Bont’s bus-gone-wild thriller, we also talk up brand-spankin’ new releases like Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel and the latest sequel for the Muppets, and we unpack some of the latest headlines out of Hollywood, including word that Captain America 3 and Batman vs. Superman are set for a superhero showdown on the same opening weekend, possible directors for the long-gestating Ghostbusters 3, and the actor that David Fincher really wants to play Steve Jobs in his upcoming biopic about the Apple founder. All that, plus the usual Listener Letters, and Speed-related movie quiz to wrap things up. You can either stream it below, or listen at [...]Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

We’re joined this week by award-winning comedy writer Sameer Gardezi (Modern Family, The Goodwin Games) as we riff on the latest noteworthy news out of La-La-Land. First up, our assorted reactions to last week’s Oscarcast, which saw 12 Years a Slave crowned Best Picture. After that, a brief conversation about Liam Neeson’s latest action movie turn, Non-Stop, and Zaki’s panel interview with director Scott Waugh and star Aaron Paul about the video game adaptation Need For Speed. From there, after briefly discussing the trailers for Godzilla and Transformers: Age of Extinction, as well as latest word on the latest Terminator, we head into a fond remembrance of Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

As promised in the opening theme song, this episode kicks off with “Zaki, Sean and Brian talkin’ ’bout movies.” Lots of movies. Zaki enlightens the others on Kevin Costner’s spy flick 3 Days to Kill, Brian and Zaki discuss The Lego Movie and RoboCop, and Sean weighs in on All is Lost and the occasional glimpses of Riddick he spied from a neighbor’s screen while sitting on an airplane. From there the guys share their pleasant surprise at the adventure abounding in the Guardians of the Galaxy[...]Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

This week’s MovieFilm adventure kicks off with our hosts talking up their latest entertainment exploits which include The Lego Movie, The Monuments Men, Philomena, a documentary about iconic movie poster artist Drew Struzan, and the break-neck paced, thrill-ride that is Downton Abbey. Hollywood Headlines follow and there’s much to discuss what with recently leaked  designs featuring the titular heroes of the upcoming Michael Bay produced Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, the decidedly unusual casting choice of Jessie Eisenberg as Lex Luther for the upcoming Batman vs. Superman flick, and a moment is taken to reflect on the untimely passing of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman. Then, inspired by the soon-to-be-released reboot, the MovieFilm trio look back on a Movie That Matters: the original 1987 RoboCop.Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Brian gives his take on two-week box office topper Ride Along while Zaki talks Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, leading both to ponder the latter’s struggle to find a larger audience. Next up is Zaki’s interview with Oscar nominated actress and current star of At Middleton, Vera Farmiga. After that the guys talk Batman vs Superman’sone year push to 2016, what’s in store for Indiana Jones now that his franchise is officially a Disney property, Bill Murray’s confession about why he did the Garfield movies, as well as Star Wars news, Listener Le [...]Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Hello and Happy New Year from the MovieFilm Podcast! It’s the first episode of 2014 and the gang kicks it off with brief discussions on Lone Survivor, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and Anchorman 2. They also evaluate the noticeable rise in quality since Dan Harmon’s return to Community, and ponder the merits and Gerard Butler-y-ness of the recently announced remake of Point Break. Then it’s the main event. With a new year upon us, the guys take a moment to look back and reflect on their favorite movies of 2013. Agree or disagree with the films you’ve seen, or pull out a pen and paper and write down the ones that you haven’t. And be sure to let them know what YOUR favorite films of 2013 were, they’d love to hear it. Stream it below, or listen via Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

‘Tis the season for another episode of The MovieFilm Podcast.  This week, Sean and Brian are driving the sleigh for the first time without Zaki (check that... brand new daddy, Zaki) and invite you all  to cozy ’round the fireplace for talks of TV, trailers, ant men, and of course...Christmas Movies.  We are the marshmallow in your hot chocolate and the new pair of slippers from yer’ Aunt Edna.  So whether you’re wrapping presents, trimming the tree, or trekking cross country this holiday season, switch us on.  Yule be glad you did!Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Join in as we ruminate on the recent announcement of Gal Gadot as the soon-to-be first silver screen Wonder Woman, talk up the trailers for Noah and The Amazing Spider-man 2, as well as discuss J.J. Abrams long-coming admission that Zaki was right all along about Star Trek Into Darkness‘ marketing strategy. The boys also take a moment to remember the all-too-soon passing of PaulWalker, and think about what’s come before and what’s up ahead with TheFast and the Furious franchise.Then [...]Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast