The Movie Podcast
The Movie Podcast
The Movie Podcast is a top film and entertainment show that is Tomatometer-Approved and releases new episodes, interviews, and reviews all throughout the week. Hosted by: Daniel Baptista, Shahbaz Siddiqui, & Anthony Gagliardi. Follow @TheMoviePodcast on Instagram, TikTok, Letterboxd, and X. Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca
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Aug 12, 2025 • 17min
Alien: Earth Interview with Timothy Olyphant, Babou Ceesay, and Samuel Blenkin (FX)
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel is joined by Timothy Olyphant, Babou Ceesay, and Samuel Blenkin to discuss their new FX series ALIEN: EARTH, based on the Alien franchise. It serves as a prequel set two years before the events of the original 1979 film Alien. When the mysterious deep space research vessel USCSS Maginot crash-lands on Earth, Wendy and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet’s greatest threat. FX’s Alien: Earth premieres with two episodes on Tuesday, August 12 on Disney+ in Canada at 5pm PT / 8pm ET, and on the FX linear channel at 8pm ET/PT.
(00:00) Intro
(04:25) Interview
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Aug 10, 2025 • 28min
Alien: Earth Series Review (FX)
Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony review the FX series ALIEN: EARTH, based on the Alien franchise. It serves as a prequel set two years before the events of the original 1979 film Alien. When the mysterious deep space research vessel USCSS Maginot crash-lands on Earth, Wendy and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet’s greatest threat. FX’s Alien: Earth premieres with two episodes on Tuesday, August 12 on Disney+ in Canada at 5pm PT / 8pm ET, and on the FX linear channel at 8pm ET/PT.
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Aug 8, 2025 • 42min
LIVE from FX's Alien: Earth SDCC Podcast Studio!
We took over FX’s Alien: Earth Podcast Studio at SDCC… and chaos hatched instantly. Catch the full video on YouTube because let’s be real, this episode is best experienced with your eyeballs. Catch the full video on YouTube because let’s be real, this episode is best experienced with your eyeballs.
FX’s "Alien: Earth” premieres with two episodes on Tuesday, August 12 at 8pm ET on FX and on Disney+ in Canada.
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Aug 6, 2025 • 30min
Wednesday Interview with Jenna Ortega, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Steve Buscemi, Luis Guzmán, Emma Myers, Joy Sunday, and Fred Armisen (Netflix)
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz head to London, England to sit-down with the cast of Netflix's Wednesday including Jenna Ortega, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Steve Buscemi, Luis Guzmán, Emma Myers, Joy Sunday, and Fred Armisen. Wednesday Addams returns to prowl the Gothic halls of Nevermore Academy, where fresh foes and woes await. This season, Wednesday must navigate family, friends and old adversaries, propelling her into another year of delightfully dark and kooky mayhem. Armed with her signature razor-sharp wit and deadpan charm, Wednesday is also plunged into a new bone-chilling supernatural mystery. Creator/showrunners Alfred Gough and Miles Millar return for the spine-tingling second season of WEDNESDAY, alongside executive producer and director Tim Burton. Wednesday Season 2 premieres globally on Netflix Wednesday August 6.
(00:00) Intro
(10:21) Interviews
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Aug 5, 2025 • 31min
Donkey Kong Bananza Review (Nintendo Switch 2)
Daniel and Shahbaz review DONKEY KONG BANANZA for Nintendo Switch 2 from Directors Wataru Tanaka and Kazuya Takahashi. Get ready to go bananas with Donkey Kong Bananza! Join DK and Pauline as they smash their way into a mysterious underground world full of secrets, surprises, and raw power. The deeper you go, the wilder the adventure becomes in this groundbreaking new take on exploration and platforming. The game is developed by Nintendo EPD. Game code provided by Nintendo. Donkey Kong Bananza is out now for Nintendo Switch 2.
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Aug 1, 2025 • 17min
Twisted Metal Interview with Stephanie Beatriz
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Stephanie Beatriz to discuss Season 2 of TWISTED METAL! Following the revelations in the season one finale, John and Quiet find themselves entering the deadly Twisted Metal tournament, a sinister demolition derby hosted by a mysterious man known as Calypso. As they try to survive an onslaught of dangerous new foes and familiar faces alike, including the murderous clown Sweet Tooth, things get complicated for John when he reunites with his long-lost sister, the vigilante Dollface. The first 3 episodes of Twisted Metal are out now on Paramount+ with new episodes weekly.
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Jul 23, 2025 • 21min
The Fantastic Four: First Steps Interview with Director Matt Shakman, Julia Garner, and Ralph Ineson
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Director Matt Shakman, along with stars Julia Garner (Silver Surfer) and Ralph Ineson (Galactus) to discuss all things The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, the film introduces Marvel’s First Family as they face their most daunting challenge yet. Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, they must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer. Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps releases July 25, 2025 exclusively in theatres and IMAX.
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Jul 22, 2025 • 39min
The Fantastic Four: First Steps Review (Marvel Studios)
Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony review Matt Shakman's THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, the film introduces Marvel’s First Family as they face their most daunting challenge yet. Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, they must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer. Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps releases July 25, 2025 exclusively in theatres and IMAX.
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Jul 22, 2025 • 19min
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Interview with Rebecca Romijn, Jess Bush, Martin Quinn, Christina Chong, Celia Rose Gooding, Melissa Navia, and Babs Olusanmokun
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz sit down with the cast of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds including Rebecca Romijn, Jess Bush, Martin Quinn, Christina Chong, Celia Rose Gooding, Melissa Navia, and Babs Olusanmokun to talk all things Season 3. As the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise faces the aftermath of their clash with the Gorn, new life, villains, and unexpected adventures await. With a bold mix of genres and emotional depth, Season 3 pushes classic Star Trek storytelling to thrilling new heights. Strange New Worlds Season 3 premieres with two episodes on Thursday, July 17, exclusively on Paramount+ with new episodes dropping weekly on Thursdays. The show has also been renewed for Season 4, currently in production in Toronto.
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Jul 14, 2025 • 36min
SIMPLE PLAN Interview with Pierre Bouvier, Chuck Comeau, and Jeff Stinco (The Kids in the Crowd Documentary)
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by SIMPLE PLAN members Pierre Bouvier, Chuck Comeau, and Jeff Stinco to discuss their documentary THE KIDS IN THE CROWD. The doc chronicles the remarkable 25-year journey of the Canadian punk rock fan-favourites and offers an unprecedented look into the band's journey from basement shows in Montreal to global stardom. Simple Plan: The Kids In The Crowd is now available on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories.
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