The MovieFilm Podcast
Join film critic Zaki Hasan and television writer Brian Hall as they engage in hilarious and insightful conversations on all the latest out of Hollywood, including news, reviews, and interviews with some of the biggest names in movies!
Episodes
December 6, 2025 • 122 mins
The big news this week is Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros. and we have thoughts and details on this seismic news! Plus: FAST & FURIOUS problems, Donald Trump wants RUSH HOUR 4, Quentin Tarantino is a jerk, and much more!
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November 28, 2025 • 137 mins
(00:00:00) GoldenEye's 30th Anniversary and Bond's Evolution
(00:06:03) Diving into GoldenEye: Opening Logos, Bungee Jump, Music
(00:10:33) Pierce Brosnan's Journey and GoldenEye's Title Origin
(00:21:21) Xenia Onatopp, ‘90s Tropes, and Movie Pacing
(00:33:09) MI6, Cameos, and the Bond Identity Debate
(00:45:56) GoldenEye's Lasting Effects and Bond's Reinvention
(00:55:00) Q's Legacy, Felix Leiter, and Bond's Elastic Timeline
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(00:06:03) Diving into GoldenEye: Opening Logos, Bungee Jump, Music
(00:10:33) Pierce Brosnan's Journey and GoldenEye's Title Origin
(00:21:21) Xenia Onatopp, ‘90s Tropes, and Movie Pacing
(00:33:09) MI6, Cameos, and the Bond Identity Debate
(00:45:56) GoldenEye's Lasting Effects and Bond's Reinvention
(00:55:00) Q's Legacy, Felix Leiter, and Bond's Elastic Timeline
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November 21, 2025 • 125 mins
(00:00:00) Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein: Book vs. Screen & Flat Visuals
(00:15:42) Vince Gilligan's Pluribus and Lanthimos's Bugonia
(00:25:50) The Loss of Monoculture and Media Enshittification
(00:35:57) Listener Letters: Back to the Future, Comfort Media, and VR
(00:50:34) The Binge-Watching Problem with Stranger Things
(00:57:12) The Michael Jackson Biopic: Legacy, Controversy, and Impact
(01:15:10) Moana Live-Action Remak...
(00:15:42) Vince Gilligan's Pluribus and Lanthimos's Bugonia
(00:25:50) The Loss of Monoculture and Media Enshittification
(00:35:57) Listener Letters: Back to the Future, Comfort Media, and VR
(00:50:34) The Binge-Watching Problem with Stranger Things
(00:57:12) The Michael Jackson Biopic: Legacy, Controversy, and Impact
(01:15:10) Moana Live-Action Remak...
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November 14, 2025 • 106 mins
(00:00:00) Commentary Track: The Running Man (1987)
(00:05:41) Adapting Ben Richards: Book vs. Schwarzenegger's Screen Persona
(00:12:09) The Troubled Production and Stephen King's Pseudonym
(00:17:35) From Matte Paintings to Dystopian Reality: The Film's Foresight
(00:26:42) Richard Dawson's Performance and Classic 80s Movie Tropes
(00:35:12) From Running Man to American Gladiators: The Evolution of Game Show Violence
(00:54:53) M...
(00:05:41) Adapting Ben Richards: Book vs. Schwarzenegger's Screen Persona
(00:12:09) The Troubled Production and Stephen King's Pseudonym
(00:17:35) From Matte Paintings to Dystopian Reality: The Film's Foresight
(00:26:42) Richard Dawson's Performance and Classic 80s Movie Tropes
(00:35:12) From Running Man to American Gladiators: The Evolution of Game Show Violence
(00:54:53) M...
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November 7, 2025 • 104 mins
(00:00:00) Welcome to the Show: Patreon Benefits and Episode Kickoff
(00:00:48) Diving into Predator: Badlands and Box Office Buzz
(00:09:10) Popcorn Buckets, Classic Horror, and Back to the Future Magic
(00:21:06) Aziz Ansari's Good Fortune and Mid-Budget Film Struggles
(00:26:20) The Enduring Appeal of Heist Movies and Now You See Me's Legacy
(00:35:25) Why Disney Rejected the Kylo Ren Film and Star Wars' Future
(00:49:14) The Fu...
(00:00:48) Diving into Predator: Badlands and Box Office Buzz
(00:09:10) Popcorn Buckets, Classic Horror, and Back to the Future Magic
(00:21:06) Aziz Ansari's Good Fortune and Mid-Budget Film Struggles
(00:26:20) The Enduring Appeal of Heist Movies and Now You See Me's Legacy
(00:35:25) Why Disney Rejected the Kylo Ren Film and Star Wars' Future
(00:49:14) The Fu...
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October 31, 2025 • 75 mins
(00:00:00) Happy Halloween and Wolfman Commentary Introduction
(00:03:03) Unpacking Lon Chaney Jr's Iconic Wolfman Role
(00:05:50) From Larry Gill to the Sympathetic Wolfman
(00:11:03) Siodmak's Template for Werewolf Lore
(00:17:58) Universal Monsters: From Prestige to Crossover
(00:22:24) Jack Pierce's Enduring Influence on Monster Design
(00:27:50) Escapism and Audience Reaction in 1941
(00:34:32) The Nuanced Father-Son Relations...
(00:03:03) Unpacking Lon Chaney Jr's Iconic Wolfman Role
(00:05:50) From Larry Gill to the Sympathetic Wolfman
(00:11:03) Siodmak's Template for Werewolf Lore
(00:17:58) Universal Monsters: From Prestige to Crossover
(00:22:24) Jack Pierce's Enduring Influence on Monster Design
(00:27:50) Escapism and Audience Reaction in 1941
(00:34:32) The Nuanced Father-Son Relations...
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October 24, 2025 • 108 mins
For our latest commentary track, the MovieFilm boys are talking through 2005's KISS KISS BANG BANG. Directed by Shane Black and starring Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer, the hilarious crime caper is celebrating its 20th anniversary this week, and we have plenty of thoughts on why this overlooked gem is worthy of some Christmas cheer!
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October 17, 2025 • 108 mins
(00:00:00) Kicking Off with Halloween Hijinks and Podcast Updates
(00:03:04) Unearthing the Classic Noir 'Devil in a Blue Dress'
(00:06:57) A Moving Tribute to the Beloved John Candy in '1 Like Me'
(00:14:35) Channing Tatum Shines in the Melancholy 'The Roof Man'
(00:19:44) Mariska Hargitay's Documentary and TV's Fading Cultural Reach
(00:26:20) Jim Carrey's Resurgence and The Jetsons' Enduring Appeal
(00:33:05) Listener Stories on...
(00:03:04) Unearthing the Classic Noir 'Devil in a Blue Dress'
(00:06:57) A Moving Tribute to the Beloved John Candy in '1 Like Me'
(00:14:35) Channing Tatum Shines in the Melancholy 'The Roof Man'
(00:19:44) Mariska Hargitay's Documentary and TV's Fading Cultural Reach
(00:26:20) Jim Carrey's Resurgence and The Jetsons' Enduring Appeal
(00:33:05) Listener Stories on...
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October 9, 2025 • 105 mins
(00:00:00) Greetings Programs: Setting the Stage for Tron Commentary
(00:04:30) The Dazzling, Painstaking Visuals of Original Tron
(00:09:16) How Tron's Unique Aesthetic Became Timeless
(00:14:41) Analyzing Flynn's Arc and Disney's Risky Box Office Strategy
(00:20:39) Tron's Prescient Themes and Lasting Cultural Impact
(00:29:19) Unpacking Plot Holes and Jeff Bridges' Enduring Appeal
(00:35:52) The Painstaking Rotoscoping and Sound...
(00:04:30) The Dazzling, Painstaking Visuals of Original Tron
(00:09:16) How Tron's Unique Aesthetic Became Timeless
(00:14:41) Analyzing Flynn's Arc and Disney's Risky Box Office Strategy
(00:20:39) Tron's Prescient Themes and Lasting Cultural Impact
(00:29:19) Unpacking Plot Holes and Jeff Bridges' Enduring Appeal
(00:35:52) The Painstaking Rotoscoping and Sound...
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October 3, 2025 • 147 mins
(00:00:00) Astra Award Nomination
(00:02:00) Revisiting Cinema Paradiso, Casablanca, 2001, and Chinatown
(00:15:57) Intolerable Cruelty and the Airpods Theater Hack
(00:22:27) Feedback on Kimmel, Trump, and Stallone's Vulnerability
(00:42:18) A Rambo Prequel and Childhood Pizza Hut Memories
(00:55:11) From Toxic Nostalgia to Universal Monsters and Commentary Picks
(01:05:36) New Star Wars Films and the Franchise's Fading Luster
(01...
(00:02:00) Revisiting Cinema Paradiso, Casablanca, 2001, and Chinatown
(00:15:57) Intolerable Cruelty and the Airpods Theater Hack
(00:22:27) Feedback on Kimmel, Trump, and Stallone's Vulnerability
(00:42:18) A Rambo Prequel and Childhood Pizza Hut Memories
(00:55:11) From Toxic Nostalgia to Universal Monsters and Commentary Picks
(01:05:36) New Star Wars Films and the Franchise's Fading Luster
(01...
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September 25, 2025 • 134 mins
(00:00:00) Commentary Track: The Legend of Zorro
(00:04:38) Analyzing The Legend of Zorro's Production & PG Rating
(00:19:24) Deconstructing Elena's Character & Relationship Dynamics
(00:29:00) The Child Actor, Rufus Sewell, and Film's Visual Style
(00:39:53) Analyzing Critical Reception and Scripting the Zorro Sequel
(00:47:38) The Polo Match, Stunt Work, and Film's Visual Style
(00:52:19) Martin Campbell's Direction and Alejandro...
(00:04:38) Analyzing The Legend of Zorro's Production & PG Rating
(00:19:24) Deconstructing Elena's Character & Relationship Dynamics
(00:29:00) The Child Actor, Rufus Sewell, and Film's Visual Style
(00:39:53) Analyzing Critical Reception and Scripting the Zorro Sequel
(00:47:38) The Polo Match, Stunt Work, and Film's Visual Style
(00:52:19) Martin Campbell's Direction and Alejandro...
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September 19, 2025 • 137 mins
(00:00:00) Ep. 326: Remembering Robert Redford
(00:08:41) Revisiting Iconic Films on the Big Screen
(00:23:14) A Surprisingly Fun Sequel to Spinal Tap
(00:29:51) Charlie Sheen and Unknown Caller
(00:47:26) Listener Letters
(01:07:08) Trump’s Interference With West Point’s Tom Hanks Award
(01:13:38) The Charlie Kirk Assassination and Online Polarization
(01:26:14) Government Pressure on Jimmy Kimmel and Late Night
(01:39:56) Conan a...
(00:08:41) Revisiting Iconic Films on the Big Screen
(00:23:14) A Surprisingly Fun Sequel to Spinal Tap
(00:29:51) Charlie Sheen and Unknown Caller
(00:47:26) Listener Letters
(01:07:08) Trump’s Interference With West Point’s Tom Hanks Award
(01:13:38) The Charlie Kirk Assassination and Online Polarization
(01:26:14) Government Pressure on Jimmy Kimmel and Late Night
(01:39:56) Conan a...
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September 12, 2025 • 115 mins
(00:00:00) Commentary Track: Unbreakable
(00:04:07) Unbreakable’s Unique Pacing and Early Reaction
(00:07:50) Analyzing Unbreakable’s Uncomfortable and Influential Train Scene
(00:12:08) How Unbreakable’s Marketing Obscured Its True Superhero Nature
(00:15:15) Exploring Shyamalan’s Distinctive Visuals and Thematic Reflections
(00:17:47) Unpacking David Dunn’s Journey and Relationship Struggles
(00:20:28) Placing Unbfeakable in the ...
(00:04:07) Unbreakable’s Unique Pacing and Early Reaction
(00:07:50) Analyzing Unbreakable’s Uncomfortable and Influential Train Scene
(00:12:08) How Unbreakable’s Marketing Obscured Its True Superhero Nature
(00:15:15) Exploring Shyamalan’s Distinctive Visuals and Thematic Reflections
(00:17:47) Unpacking David Dunn’s Journey and Relationship Struggles
(00:20:28) Placing Unbfeakable in the ...
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September 7, 2025 • 131 mins
(00:00:00) Ep. 325: Caught Stealing
(00:00:51) Podcast Welcome and Brian’s Cord-Cutting Journey Begins
(00:05:01) Brian Discovers Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV
(00:12:05) Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s Billion Dollar Vigor
(00:15:45) Catching Up on Classic Films at Regal Cinemas
(00:17:35) Exploring Unseen Classics: Paper Moon and High and Low
(00:23:20) Experiencing Jaws’ 50th Anniversary in 4DX
(00:30:19) Navigating DC’s Confusing...
(00:00:51) Podcast Welcome and Brian’s Cord-Cutting Journey Begins
(00:05:01) Brian Discovers Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV
(00:12:05) Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s Billion Dollar Vigor
(00:15:45) Catching Up on Classic Films at Regal Cinemas
(00:17:35) Exploring Unseen Classics: Paper Moon and High and Low
(00:23:20) Experiencing Jaws’ 50th Anniversary in 4DX
(00:30:19) Navigating DC’s Confusing...
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August 29, 2025 • 107 mins
Did you think we'd miss the 30th anniversary of CLUELESS? As if! Listen separately or watch along as we talk through the '90s teen fave directed by Amy Heckerling and starring Alicia Silverstone and Paul Rudd. We hope you'll enjoy this one and it won't leave you saying, "Whatever!"
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August 21, 2025 • 105 mins
(00:00:00) Ep. 324: Nobody 2
(00:03:36) What We Watched
(00:24:44) Listener Letters
(00:46:52) Headlines
(01:20:24) Nobody 2 Review
It's the dog days of August, but that doesn't mean there aren't butts waiting to be kicked, and that's where the Bob Oedenkirk sequel NOBODY 2 comes in! We enjoyed the first adventure of certified bad ass Hutch Mansell three years ago, but does the follow-up have the same punch (and kick)? Listen in t...
(00:03:36) What We Watched
(00:24:44) Listener Letters
(00:46:52) Headlines
(01:20:24) Nobody 2 Review
It's the dog days of August, but that doesn't mean there aren't butts waiting to be kicked, and that's where the Bob Oedenkirk sequel NOBODY 2 comes in! We enjoyed the first adventure of certified bad ass Hutch Mansell three years ago, but does the follow-up have the same punch (and kick)? Listen in t...
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August 14, 2025 • 130 mins
As has become a late summer tradition here at the MovieFilm Podcast, we hopped on mic to talk through another TERMIMATOR sequel! This time out it's TERMINATOR GENISYS in the barrel, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Despite a game performance from returning star Arnold Schwarzenegger, we weren't big fans of this one when it first hit theaters, but has the intervening decade softened our views? You'll have to check it out ...
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August 8, 2025 • 143 mins
Marvel's first family is back in THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS, and Liam Neeson is picking up where Leslie Nielsen left off in the new THE NAKED GUN! The MovieFilm boys chime in with their thoughts on both big budget reboots, plus quick takes on THE BEAR, FREAKIER FRIDAY, Ice Cube's WAR OF THE WORLDS and much more!
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July 31, 2025 • 90 mins
The NAKED GUN legacy sequel is in theaters today, but it's not like we needed a reason to revisit the raucous original from 1988. Listen separately or laugh right along with as as we talk through the Leslie Nielsen comedy classic based on the short-lived TV series POLICE SQUAD!
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July 24, 2025 • 113 mins
(00:00:00) Commentary Track: Fantastic Four (2005)
(00:06:44) Dissecting the Fantastic Four’s On-Screen Personalities
(00:19:14) How the Film Captures (or Misses) the Comic Book Spirit
(00:29:13) Unpacking the Visuals and Narrative Gaps of the Film
(00:44:37) The Long Journey and Missed Potential of the Fantastic Four
(00:59:06) Examining the Unconvincing Relationships and Story Beats
(01:12:54) Why the Main Antagonist Falls Short ...
(00:06:44) Dissecting the Fantastic Four’s On-Screen Personalities
(00:19:14) How the Film Captures (or Misses) the Comic Book Spirit
(00:29:13) Unpacking the Visuals and Narrative Gaps of the Film
(00:44:37) The Long Journey and Missed Potential of the Fantastic Four
(00:59:06) Examining the Unconvincing Relationships and Story Beats
(01:12:54) Why the Main Antagonist Falls Short ...
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