

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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Dec 14, 2023 • 21min
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Interview with Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries and Aryan Simhadri
On this SPECIAL EDITION of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined for a sit down interview with the cast of Percy Jackson and the Olympians including WALKER SCOBELL (Percy Jackson), LEAH SAVA JEFFRIES (Annabeth Chase) and ARYAN SIMHADRI (Grover Underwood). Based on Disney Hyperion’s best-selling book series by award-winning author Rick Riordan, the series premieres with two episodes on Disney+ on December 20, 2023.Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast feeds, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.caGet a whole month of great cinema FREE on MUBI: mubi.com/themoviepodcastContact: hello@themoviepodcast.caFOLLOW USDaniel on X, Instagram, Rotten Tomatoes, and LetterboxdShahbaz on X, Instagram, Rotten Tomatoes, and LetterboxdAnthony on X, Instagram, Rotten Tomatoes, and LetterboxdThe Movie Podcast on YouTube, X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 13, 2023 • 15min
Candy Cane Lane Interview with Director Reginald Hudlin
On this SPECIAL EDITION of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Director and Producer REGINALD HUDLIN (House Party, Marshall, Django Unchained) for a conversation on his new film Candy Cane Lane which reunites him with Eddie Murphy after over 30 years. The film is a comedy adventure about a man on a mission to win his neighbourhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After Chris (Eddie Murphy) inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to better his chances of winning, she casts a magic spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life, and wreaks havoc on the whole town. At the risk of ruining the holidays for his family, Chris, his wife Carol (Tracee Ellis Ross), and their three children must race against the clock to break Pepper’s spell, battle deviously magical characters, and save Christmas for everyone. Candy Cane Lane is now streaming on Prime Video.Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast feeds, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.caGet a whole month of great cinema FREE on MUBI: mubi.com/themoviepodcastContact: hello@themoviepodcast.caFOLLOW USDaniel on X, Instagram, Rotten Tomatoes, and LetterboxdShahbaz on X, Instagram, Rotten Tomatoes, and LetterboxdAnthony on X, Instagram, Rotten Tomatoes, and LetterboxdThe Movie Podcast on YouTube, X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 12, 2023 • 32min
The Iron Claw Review
Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony review Sean Durkin's THE IRON CLAW starring Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson, Maura Tierney, Stanley Simons, Holt McCallany and Lily James. The film chronicles the true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s. Through tragedy and triumph, under the shadow of their domineering father and coach, the brothers seek larger-than-life immortality on the biggest stage in sports. The Iron Claw releases in theatres December 22, 2023 in Canada by Elevation Pictures and the U.S. by A24.Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast feeds, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.caGet a whole month of great cinema FREE on MUBI: mubi.com/themoviepodcastContact: hello@themoviepodcast.caFOLLOW USDaniel on X, Instagram, Rotten Tomatoes, and LetterboxdShahbaz on X, Instagram, Rotten Tomatoes, and LetterboxdAnthony on X, Instagram, Rotten Tomatoes, and LetterboxdThe Movie Podcast on YouTube, X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 11, 2023 • 57min
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Interview with Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Mari Yamamoto, Ren Watabe, and Anders Holm
On this SPECIAL EDITION of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by the cast of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters including ANNA SAWAI, KIERSEY CLEMONS, MARI YAMAMOTO, REN WATABE, and ANDERS HOLM. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is a new 10-episode Apple Original series, based on Legendary’s Monsterverse, that follows the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco, and the shocking revelation that monsters are real. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is now streaming on Apple TV+ with new episodes every Friday through January 12, 2024.Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast feeds, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.caGet a whole month of great cinema FREE on MUBI: mubi.com/themoviepodcastContact: hello@themoviepodcast.caFOLLOW USDaniel on X, Instagram, Rotten Tomatoes, and LetterboxdShahbaz on X, Instagram, Rotten Tomatoes, and LetterboxdAnthony on X, Instagram, Rotten Tomatoes, and LetterboxdThe Movie Podcast on YouTube, X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 8, 2023 • 49min
Leave the World Behind Review and Spoiler Discussion
Guests: Julia Roberts, Ethan Hawke, Mahershala Ali, Myha’la, Charlie Evans, Farrah Mackenzie, Kevin Bacon. Review of 'Leave the World Behind' movie, discussing plot, characters, challenges. Initial impressions and praise for immersive visual narrative and impressive VFX. Speculation on possible connections to 'Mr. Robot'. Recommendation for a fun and entertaining film.

Dec 5, 2023 • 34min
Super Mario Bros. Wonder Review
Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony review SUPER MARIO BROS. WONDER developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch. In Super Mario Bros. Wonder, classic Mario gameplay is turned on its head with Wonder Flowers! These game-changing items can make some wonderfully weird stuff happen! Witness pipes coming alive, wreak havoc as a giant Spike-Ball, and lots more! Super Mario Bros. Wonder is now available for Nintendo Switch systems digitally and wherever physical games are sold. Game Review Code provided by Nintendo.Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast feeds, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.caGet a whole month of great cinema FREE on MUBI: mubi.com/themoviepodcastContact: hello@themoviepodcast.caFOLLOW USDaniel on X, Instagram, Rotten Tomatoes, and LetterboxdShahbaz on X, Instagram, Rotten Tomatoes, and LetterboxdAnthony on X, Instagram, Rotten Tomatoes, and LetterboxdThe Movie Podcast on YouTube, X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 30, 2023 • 40min
Maestro Movie Review (2023)
Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony review Bradley Cooper's MAESTRO. The film is written by Bradley Cooper from a screenplay co-written with Josh Singer. It was produced by Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, and Cooper, among others. The film stars Bradley Cooper as Leonard Bernstein alongside Carey Mulligan as Montealegre; Matt Bomer, Maya Hawke, and Sarah Silverman appear in supporting roles. Maestro plays in select theatres beginning December 1, 2023, followed by a worldwide release on Netflix December 20, 2023.Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast feeds, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.caGet a whole month of great cinema FREE on MUBI: mubi.com/themoviepodcastContact: hello@themoviepodcast.caFOLLOW USDaniel on X, Instagram, Rotten Tomatoes, and LetterboxdShahbaz on X, Instagram, Rotten Tomatoes, and LetterboxdAnthony on X, Instagram, Rotten Tomatoes, and LetterboxdThe Movie Podcast on YouTube, X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 28, 2023 • 12min
Interview with Bella Ramsey (Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, The Last of Us, Game of Thrones)
On this SPECIAL EDITION of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by SPECIAL GUEST BELLA RAMSEY (Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, The Last of Us, Game of Thrones). Bella is known for their break-out role as young noblewoman Lyanna Mormont in the HBO series Game of Thrones and Ellie in the HBO series The Last of Us for which they received a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award. In Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, Bella plays Molly, Ginger and Rocky's new hatchling. Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget releases in select theatres December 8th, 2023 and arrives on Netflix December, 15, 2023.Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast feeds, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.caGet a whole month of great cinema FREE on MUBI: mubi.com/themoviepodcastContact: hello@themoviepodcast.caFOLLOW USDaniel on X, Instagram, Rotten Tomatoes, and LetterboxdShahbaz on X, Instagram, Rotten Tomatoes, and LetterboxdAnthony on X, Instagram, Rotten Tomatoes, and LetterboxdThe Movie Podcast on YouTube, X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 27, 2023 • 1h 28min
Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega Exit Scream 7, Nicholas Hoult Joins Superman: Legacy, The Last of Us Part II Remastered Announced, and Holiday Gift Guide 2023
This week on The Movie Podcast, Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony discuss the firing of Melissa Barrera from Scream 7 for her Pro-Palestine social media posts and her co-star Jenna Ortega leaving the film the next day due to "scheduling conflicts". They also discuss the casting of Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor in Superman: Legacy, the announcement of The Last of Us Part II Remastered for PS5, the Aardman clay shortage, Thanksgiving Box-Office, and lots more.Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast feeds, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.caGet a whole month of great cinema FREE on MUBI: mubi.com/themoviepodcastContact: hello@themoviepodcast.caFOLLOW USDaniel on X, Instagram, Rotten Tomatoes, and LetterboxdShahbaz on X, Instagram, Rotten Tomatoes, and LetterboxdAnthony on X, Instagram, Rotten Tomatoes, and LetterboxdThe Movie Podcast on YouTube, X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 24, 2023 • 25min
Napoleon Interview with Producer Kevin J. Walsh
On this SPECIAL EDITION of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Producer Kevin J. Walsh of Ridley Scott's NAPOLEON. Kevin is a longtime Film & Television Producer and former President of Scott Free Productions, a production company established by Ridley Scott and Tony Scott in 1995. At Scott Free, Walsh produced a dozen films in the six years that he oversaw the film group, including Boston Strangler, Death on the Nile, House of Gucci, The Last Duel, Earthquake Bird, Our Friend, American Woman and All the Money in the World. He earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture with Matt Damon, Kimberly Steward, Chris Moore, and Lauren Beck for Producing Manchester by the Sea. In 2022, Walsh began a multi-year deal with Apple TV+ to produce film and television for the studio under his banner, The Walsh Company. Starring Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby, the film depicts Napoleon's rise to power through the lens of his volatile relationship with Empress Joséphine. Napoleon premieres exclusively in theatres on November 22 by Sony Pictures before streaming globally on Apple TV+.Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast feeds, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.caGet a whole month of great cinema FREE on MUBI: mubi.com/themoviepodcastContact: hello@themoviepodcast.caFOLLOW USDaniel on X, Instagram, Rotten Tomatoes, and LetterboxdShahbaz on X, Instagram, Rotten Tomatoes, and LetterboxdAnthony on X, Instagram, Rotten Tomatoes, and LetterboxdThe Movie Podcast on YouTube, X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices