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
July 11, 2025 • 157 mins
Superman has returned to the movies, so we thought it was a perfect time to revisit 2006's SUPERMAN RETURNS! The Bryan Singer-directed superhero sequel was meant to revitalize the Man of Steel's movie fortunes in the mid-aughts, but it failed to take flight, leading to nearly two decades of studio indecision. We certainly have some thoughts on this would-be-epic, from its fraught production history to its eventual evaluation, and w...
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July 9, 2025 • 125 mins
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:00) What we watched
(00:24:04) Listener Letters
(00:47:17) Headlines
(01:20:23) Jurassic World Rebirth
(01:42:56) Spoilers
JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH is breaking records at the box office, and we have plenty of thoughts on Universal's latest dino-adventure! Plus: Michael Bay plots a TRANSFORMERS return, remembering Michael Madsen and Julian McMahon, and much more!
(00:02:00) What we watched
(00:24:04) Listener Letters
(00:47:17) Headlines
(01:20:23) Jurassic World Rebirth
(01:42:56) Spoilers
JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH is breaking records at the box office, and we have plenty of thoughts on Universal's latest dino-adventure! Plus: Michael Bay plots a TRANSFORMERS return, remembering Michael Madsen and Julian McMahon, and much more!
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July 1, 2025 • 127 mins
There's a new JURASSIC WORLD movie in theaters this week,and the MovieFilm boys hopped on mic to talk through the 2015 franchise reboot. Listen separately or watch along as we point out behind-the-scenes stoiries and make plot observations about the Chris Pratt dinosaur adventure!
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June 27, 2025 • 133 mins
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:04:03) What We Watched
(00:33:31) Listener Letters
(00:48:43) Hollywood Headlines
(01:21:31) 007 Gets a New Director
(01:32:39) F1 Review
Brad Pitt is racing through theaters in this week's F1, and we have plenty of thoughts on the new blockbuster from TOP GUN: MAVERICK's Joseph Kosinski. But that's not all! The newest 007 gets a director! THE SOCIAL NETWORK gets a sequel! Plus: Listener Letters and more!
(00:04:03) What We Watched
(00:33:31) Listener Letters
(00:48:43) Hollywood Headlines
(01:21:31) 007 Gets a New Director
(01:32:39) F1 Review
Brad Pitt is racing through theaters in this week's F1, and we have plenty of thoughts on the new blockbuster from TOP GUN: MAVERICK's Joseph Kosinski. But that's not all! The newest 007 gets a director! THE SOCIAL NETWORK gets a sequel! Plus: Listener Letters and more!
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June 20, 2025 • 109 mins
The jungle adventure CONGO hit theaters 30 years ago this month, and after many years of requests the MovieFilm boys talk through the Michael Crichton adaptation starring Laura Linney, Dylan Walsh and Ernie Hudson. We had lots of fun and lots of laughs as we recorded this one, and we hope you will too!
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June 13, 2025 • 120 mins
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:11:13) What We’ve Seen
(00:43:14) Listener Letters
(00:56:17) Headlines
(01:25:59) In Love With ChatGPT?
(01:36:20) Spaceballs 2 Announced
(01:42:51) Sinners Success
(01:47:50) Thunderbolts* Underwater
Lots to discuss in this week's MovieFilm show, including quick takes on Wes Anderson's latest, THE PHEONICIAN SCHEME, and Arnold Schwarzenegger's series FUBAR, and remembrances of Brian Wilson, Harris Yulin and ...
(00:11:13) What We’ve Seen
(00:43:14) Listener Letters
(00:56:17) Headlines
(01:25:59) In Love With ChatGPT?
(01:36:20) Spaceballs 2 Announced
(01:42:51) Sinners Success
(01:47:50) Thunderbolts* Underwater
Lots to discuss in this week's MovieFilm show, including quick takes on Wes Anderson's latest, THE PHEONICIAN SCHEME, and Arnold Schwarzenegger's series FUBAR, and remembrances of Brian Wilson, Harris Yulin and ...
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June 6, 2025 • 121 mins
This weekend marks the 40th anniversary of the release of THE GOONIES, it's our time to talk through the Richard Donner-Steven Spielberg classic! Listen separately or watch along for a fun walk down memory lane, with behind-the-scenes stories, humorous asides and much more, so hit play and never say die!
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May 30, 2025 • 126 mins
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:04:19) What We Watched
(00:23:51) Listener Letters
(00:52:00) Headlines
(01:12:23) Karate Kid: Legends review
(01:35:59) Spoiler Wall
Ralph Macchio as Daniel-san and Jackie Chan as Mr. Han are back and kicking in this week's KARATE KID: LEGENDS, and the MovieFilm boys are here with their thoughts on this latest entry in the long-running franchise! But that's not all: We also have more thoughts on last week's M...
(00:04:19) What We Watched
(00:23:51) Listener Letters
(00:52:00) Headlines
(01:12:23) Karate Kid: Legends review
(01:35:59) Spoiler Wall
Ralph Macchio as Daniel-san and Jackie Chan as Mr. Han are back and kicking in this week's KARATE KID: LEGENDS, and the MovieFilm boys are here with their thoughts on this latest entry in the long-running franchise! But that's not all: We also have more thoughts on last week's M...
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May 23, 2025 • 137 mins
(00:00:00) Ep. 317: Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning
(00:05:56) What We Watched
(00:47:51) Listener Letters
(01:02:28) Headlines & Trailers
(01:36:25) Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning Review
(01:51:38) Spoilers
Ethan Hunt is back in theaters for his final (?) epic adventure, and the MovieFilm boys are here with our thoughts on MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING! But that's not all! We also have quick takes...
(00:05:56) What We Watched
(00:47:51) Listener Letters
(01:02:28) Headlines & Trailers
(01:36:25) Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning Review
(01:51:38) Spoilers
Ethan Hunt is back in theaters for his final (?) epic adventure, and the MovieFilm boys are here with our thoughts on MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING! But that's not all! We also have quick takes...
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May 16, 2025 • 115 mins
With the latest (last?) Ethan Hunt excursion due to embark shortly, we decided to hop back in time 29 years and re-watch the movie that started it all! Listen separately or watch along as we talk through 1996’s MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE! How has Brian DePalma’s TV-to-feature spy pic starring Tom Cruise held up over the decades? We have plenty of thoughts, plus behind-the-scenes stories, amusing asides and plenty of laughs, so won’t you p...
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May 9, 2025 • 120 mins
We're mere weeks away from a brand new KARATE KID sequel hitting theaters, so the MovieFilm boys decided to (crane) kick back and take in the franchise's FIRST sequel! Listen separately or watch along as we talk through 1986's THE KARATE KID PART II! There are plenty of behind-the-scenes stories, random anecdotes and bouts of laughter as we reminisce about the Ralph Macchio-Pat Morita smash, so won't you join us?
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May 2, 2025 • 111 mins
The THUNDERBOLTS* are in theaters and we have plenty of thoughts on the latest adventure from the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Plus: Thoughts on the trailers for TRON: ARES and NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON'T! Plus: Listeber Letters, Hollywood Headlines and more!
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April 25, 2025 • 153 mins
We can do this all day! For our latest commentary track, we continue our journey through Marvel's Infinity Saga by talking through 2016's CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR. Listen separately or watch along as we point out behind-the-scenes stories and much more!
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April 18, 2025 • 100 mins
Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan reteam with this week's SINNERS, and we have lots of thoughts on the new thriller from the CREED team! Plus: Quick takes on the trailer for THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS, a roundup of STAR WARS news, Listener Letters and much more!
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April 11, 2025 • 123 mins
We like taking deep dives at the MovieFilm show and what better choice for our latest commentary track than the submarine thriller CRIMSON TIDE! Listen separately or watch along as we talk through Tony Scott's 1995 classic, -- celebrating its 30th anniversary this year -- starring Denzel Washington, and Gene Hackman. We have lots of love for this one and plenty to say as we point out behind the scenes stories, incredible moments, a...
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April 4, 2025 • 117 mins
Hollywood lost a legend this week with the passing of actor Val Kilmer, and the Moviefilm boys take a moment to reflect on the impact of the iconic actor and some of his most memorable roles. In addition, we also pay respects to the late Richard Chamberlain, offer quick takes on A MINECRAFT MOVIE, THE DAY THE EARTH BLEW UP and DEATH OF A UNICORN, and much more!
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March 28, 2025 • 101 mins
"No man, no law, no war can stop him."
In 1985, Sylvester Stallone reprised his role as Vietnam vet John J. Rambo in RAMBO: FIRST BLOOD PART II, birthing a global phenomenon in the process. The MovieFilm boys mark the ultraviolentaction blockbuster's 40th anniversary with a fun track looking at the film's cultural impact and legacy while poking fun at its more amusing elements. Listen separately or watch along as we dip into a prima...
In 1985, Sylvester Stallone reprised his role as Vietnam vet John J. Rambo in RAMBO: FIRST BLOOD PART II, birthing a global phenomenon in the process. The MovieFilm boys mark the ultraviolentaction blockbuster's 40th anniversary with a fun track looking at the film's cultural impact and legacy while poking fun at its more amusing elements. Listen separately or watch along as we dip into a prima...
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March 21, 2025 • 90 mins
Jack Quaid plays a man who can REALLY play through the pain in NOVOCAINE, the number one movie at last week's box office. And while that amount didn't really come out to much, we still had some thoughts on the violent action comedy and why it may be worth checking out. Plus: Conan returns to the Oscars! Max yanks the Looney Tunes library! The Simpsons are running 24/7 and much more!
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March 14, 2025 • 131 mins
30 years ago a terrifying virus took over movie theaters; and five years after a terrifying virus took over the world the MovieFilm boys decided to rewatch the action thriller OUTBREAK, directed by the late Wolfgang Petersen and starring Dustin Hoffman, for our latest commentary track! Listen separately or watch along as we talk through the project's convoluted backstory, behind-the-scenes stories, humorous asides and much more!
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March 7, 2025 • 98 mins
This week we recap our thoughts on last weekend's Oscar ceremony and have an in-depth discussion on this week's big release, the sci-fi fable MICKEY 17, from PARASITE director Bong Joon-Ho. Plus: The state of 007, Marvel's box office fortunes and more!
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