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
January 3, 2026 • 25 mins
As a special bonus show, we hopped on mic to discuss the super-sized finale to Netflix's STRANGER THINGS. Listen for our thoughts on how the show wrapped up its ten-year run and whether we think it lived up to expectations!
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December 31, 2025 • 14 mins
In this bonus episode, we unpack the latest trailers for AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY and the new look at Christopher Nolan's THE ODYSSEY. Plus: reflectons on cord cutting and much more!
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December 31, 2025 • 144 mins
(00:00:00) Closing out with Holiday Stories and Mariah Carey Musings
(00:08:48) Diving Deep into Pluribus and a Fan's Albuquerque Tour Offer
(00:14:31) The Magic of The Holdovers and Stranger Things Social Media Discourse
(00:22:41) Exploring Unique Premises with Dust Bunny and Eternity's Afterlife Dilemma
(00:34:37) The Pit's Success and the Future of Streaming Release Strategies
(00:40:46) Re-evaluating The Shining's Performances...
(00:08:48) Diving Deep into Pluribus and a Fan's Albuquerque Tour Offer
(00:14:31) The Magic of The Holdovers and Stranger Things Social Media Discourse
(00:22:41) Exploring Unique Premises with Dust Bunny and Eternity's Afterlife Dilemma
(00:34:37) The Pit's Success and the Future of Streaming Release Strategies
(00:40:46) Re-evaluating The Shining's Performances...
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December 24, 2025 • 93 mins
(00:00:00) Celebrating 30 Years of Pixar's Toy Story
(00:03:41) Toy Story: The First Fully Computer Animated Film
(00:08:47) Tom Hanks' Brilliant Performance as Woody the Cowboy
(00:14:57) The Iconic Voice Cast and Buzz's Existential Journey
(00:19:48) The Genius of Randy Newman and 'Falling with Style'
(00:24:35) The Early Woody-Buzz Dynamic and Character Development
(00:31:24) How Pixar's 'Black Friday' Saved Toy Story
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(00:03:41) Toy Story: The First Fully Computer Animated Film
(00:08:47) Tom Hanks' Brilliant Performance as Woody the Cowboy
(00:14:57) The Iconic Voice Cast and Buzz's Existential Journey
(00:19:48) The Genius of Randy Newman and 'Falling with Style'
(00:24:35) The Early Woody-Buzz Dynamic and Character Development
(00:31:24) How Pixar's 'Black Friday' Saved Toy Story
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December 20, 2025 • 15 mins
Here are some thoughts on the first trailers for 2026's superhero opus SUPERGIRL and Steven Spielberg's alien invasion pic DISCLOSURE DAY. Plus: What is JIMMY? And the joys of physical media.
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December 20, 2025 • 137 mins
(00:00:00) Episode Introduction and Exciting Patreon Updates
(00:03:09) Correcting Pronunciation and Revisiting Film Classics
(00:09:36) Reviewing Hamnet and the Power of Sincere Films
(00:17:02) Powerful Premises and Heartfelt Musical Journeys
(00:26:52) Animated Fun and Post-Apocalyptic Adventures Continue
(00:35:02) Noah Wyle's Career and Shifting Cultural Dominance
(00:48:04) Detroiters, Dial of Destiny, and Fast Saga Debates
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(00:03:09) Correcting Pronunciation and Revisiting Film Classics
(00:09:36) Reviewing Hamnet and the Power of Sincere Films
(00:17:02) Powerful Premises and Heartfelt Musical Journeys
(00:26:52) Animated Fun and Post-Apocalyptic Adventures Continue
(00:35:02) Noah Wyle's Career and Shifting Cultural Dominance
(00:48:04) Detroiters, Dial of Destiny, and Fast Saga Debates
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December 12, 2025 • 171 mins
(00:00:00) Setting the Stage for the Avatar Commentary
(00:02:49) Revisiting the Box Office Behemoth's Cultural Impact
(00:06:18) Analyzing the Opening and Jake's Character Development
(00:10:08) Why Avatar Demands a Big Screen Experience
(00:12:30) The Unforgettable Villain and Immersive Pandora Experience
(00:19:31) The Film's Enduring Message on Nature and Youth
(00:25:57) Assessing Avatar's Visuals and Key Performances
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(00:02:49) Revisiting the Box Office Behemoth's Cultural Impact
(00:06:18) Analyzing the Opening and Jake's Character Development
(00:10:08) Why Avatar Demands a Big Screen Experience
(00:12:30) The Unforgettable Villain and Immersive Pandora Experience
(00:19:31) The Film's Enduring Message on Nature and Youth
(00:25:57) Assessing Avatar's Visuals and Key Performances
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December 6, 2025 • 122 mins
(00:00:00) Reflecting on a Good Year for Movies
(00:03:00) Tim Robinson's Chair Company and Binge-Watching Debates
(00:08:50) Mixed Feelings on the Wicked Sequel
(00:12:13) Nuanced Human Drama in Sentimental Value
(00:17:59) Brendan Fraser's Sweet Dramedy, Rental Family
(00:23:15) Zootopia 2: A Solid and Iconic Sequel
(00:26:37) The Final Season's Popularity and Mythology
(00:35:20) The Importance of Googling Pop Culture Facts
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(00:03:00) Tim Robinson's Chair Company and Binge-Watching Debates
(00:08:50) Mixed Feelings on the Wicked Sequel
(00:12:13) Nuanced Human Drama in Sentimental Value
(00:17:59) Brendan Fraser's Sweet Dramedy, Rental Family
(00:23:15) Zootopia 2: A Solid and Iconic Sequel
(00:26:37) The Final Season's Popularity and Mythology
(00:35:20) The Importance of Googling Pop Culture Facts
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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
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(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
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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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