
The MovieFilm Podcast
Arts & Culture Podcasts
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!
Location:
United States
Genres:
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Description:
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!
Language:
English
Episodes
Commentary Track: The Karate Kid Part II
5/9/2025
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?
Duration:02:00:53
Ep. 316: Thunderbolts*
5/2/2025
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!
Duration:01:51:43
Commentary Track: Captain America: Civil War
4/25/2025
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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Duration:02:33:09
Ep. 315: Sinners
4/18/2025
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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Duration:01:40:23
Commentary Track: Crimson Tide
4/11/2025
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, and so much more. So get your sea legs under you and set course for fun!
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Duration:02:03:21
Ep. 314: Remembering Val Kilmer
4/4/2025
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!
Duration:01:57:59
Commentary Track: Rambo: First Blood Part II
3/28/2025
"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 ultraviolet action 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 primal slice of '80s nostalgia!
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Duration:01:41:36
Ep. 313: Novocaine
3/21/2025
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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Duration:01:30:17
Commentary Track: Outbreak
3/14/2025
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!
Duration:02:11:00
Ep. 312: Oscar Wrap & Mickey 17
3/7/2025
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!
Duration:01:38:48
Ep. 311: Remembering Gene Hackman
2/28/2025
With the passing of Gene Hackman the MovieFilm boys convened to pay tribute to this cinematic giant. In additon, we also remember the late Michelle Trachtenberg and more. Plus: A STAR WARS shakeup? All that, plus Listener Letters and more!
Duration:01:45:46
Commentary Track: Die Hard with a Vengeance
2/21/2025
Yippee ki‐yay! This year marks 30 years since DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE hit theaters, and the MovieFilm boys decided to mark the occasion by talking through the second John McClane sequel! Listen separately or watch along with us as we tell behind-the-scenes stories and humorous anecdotes about the New York-set action extravaganza!
Duration:02:11:19
Captain America: Brave New World
2/14/2025
The MCU is back in theaters with CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD, and we have some thoughts on this latest adventure for Marvel’s new star-spangled Avenger! Plus: latest viewings, Listener Letters, and our reactions to the first trailer for THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS!
Duration:01:49:43
Commentary Track: Captain America: The Winter Soldier
2/7/2025
On your left! The MovieFilm boys get ready for the latest big screen Captain America adventure by talking through the gold standard, 2014's CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER! What makes this entry such a standout in the entire MCU catalogue? We have plenty of thoughts on the subject, and you can hear them all — along with lots of other observations and laughs — either while watching along with us or listening separately!
Duration:02:21:04
Commentary Track: Office Space
1/31/2025
For our latest commentary we ripped off our flair and tore the cover sheets off our TPS reports for a fun track talking through the beloved 1999 cult classic OFFICE SPACE! Listen separately or watch along as we go through behind-the-scenes stories and delve into the deeper meanings of director Mike Judge’s definitive workplace comedy!
Duration:01:34:07
Wolf Man + Academy Award Noms
1/25/2025
This week we unpack Universal’s horror remake WOLF MAN, directed by Leigh Whannell! Plus: Academy Award nominations! SIMPSONS and STAR WARS news and more!
Duration:01:51:32
Patreon Preview: The Wolf Man (1941)
1/21/2025
Check out this sneak preview of our commentary for 1941's THE WOLF MAN, one of the crown jewels of Universal's Classic Monsters franchise.
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Duration:00:04:08
Remembering David Lynch
1/17/2025
For the first regular show of 2025, the MovieFilm boys take stock of the impact from the Los Angeles fires on the film industry, and pause to reflect on the outsized impact of the late David Lynch on his passing. Plus: 2024 box office trends! The Simpsons winding towards a conclusion? And much more!
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Duration:01:33:38
Commentary Track: Street Fighter
1/9/2025
The MovieFilm boys ring in the new year by talking through the 1994 video game adaptation STREET FIGHTER! Hear our thoughts on the action pic starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Raul Julia, as we delve into behind the scenes anecdotes and all the things that make us laugh -- both intentionally and unintentionally!
Duration:01:50:10
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 / Mufasa: The Lion King
12/31/2024
The MovieFilm boys close out 2024 with discussions of SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3 and MUFASA: THE LION KING. Plus: Quick takes on Jason Moma playing Lobo, Blake Lively's lawsuite against Justin Baldoni, and much more!
Duration:02:01:36