Movieville Podcast

A heavy critique on Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker, Kushal and Karan talk through why they weren't fans of the final episode in the saga and what they did enjoy. CAUTION: If You haven't seen it already, there will be major spoilers in this episode. We've also launched a weekly episodic series, the Movieville Update where we provide periodic news bits and suggestions on what to watch across the streaming platforms, released every Sunday on IGTV. Movieville...

Kushal and Karan return in 2020 to discuss one of the last two decades' most important topics; Friends - the TV show. They discuss how it's aged over time and why some of the 'jokes' can now be seen as offensive or problematic. Conversely, they also discuss the show's merits, and what positive impacts it has had on society today. Movieville on Twitter Movieville on...

Karan and Kushal return for their first across-the-world recording, with Karan now residing in Canada and Kushal from his new home area of Belgium. We break down Netflix film, See You Yesterday, in which two teenage science prodigies spend every spare minute working on their latest homemade invention: backpacks that enable time travel. When one of their older brothers is killed, they put their unfinished project to the test to save him. We look at the motivations of the characters, what the...

Discovering where the foundation of Star Wars came from as well as looking at some of the new Star Wars news to come from Star Wars Celebration 2019, such as new Clone Wars footage, sneak peaks at Jon Favreau's The Mandalorian, and of course, the final film in the latest saga, The Rise of Skywalker. References: The Boys: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i05Yy9EmcXw Star Trek: Discovery - Season 2: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5171438/episodes Thrawn: Alliances:...

We were intrigued with the 2019 Oscars results so we needed to discuss. We talk about what some of the wins mean not just the film industry but also our society. Twitter: @Movievilleorg Instagram: @Movievilleorg References: Spider-Man: Far from Home Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjgO_-Zk7bQ Trigger Warning With Killer Mike - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JW79j81iLDI Black Lightning: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6045840/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Tidelands:...

This final episode of 2018 contains Karan and Kushal's top film and tv picks of the year, a discussion around some of the poopfests this year, some honourable mentions and why streaming video platforms like Netflix are taking over the traditional cinema format. Twitter: @Movievilleorg Instagram: @Movievilleorg References: Kushal's Top 5 Films of the Year: The Hate U Give - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5580266/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Blackkklansman - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7349662/?ref_=nv_sr_1...

Looking for some Anime to watch over the festive break? Probably. Maybe you're curious about what to watch if you haven't seen any Anime in a long, long time? Fear not, Karan and Kushal talk about some of the Anime available on Netflix and Amazon (correct as of December 2018). Reference: Full Metal Alchemist: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0421357/?ref_=nv_sr_3 Naruto: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0409591/?ref_=nv_sr_2 Elfen Lied: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0480489/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Attack on...

In episode 61 of the podcast, Kushal and Karan talk about the recent and latest addition to the zeitgeist of today, The Hate U Give and the black female icons that are represented in this as well as Widows, Titans, and Dear White People. References: The Hate U Give: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5580266/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Widows: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4218572/?ref_=nv_sr_1 The Haunting of Hill House: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6763664/?ref_=nv_sr_1 One shot episode:...

in this episode of the Movieville podcast, Kushal and Karan talk about Blackkklansman, Venom, Predator, Clone Wars, and much more. References: Equalizer: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0455944/ End of Watch: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1855199/ Extinction: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3201640/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_7 Michelle Williams name confusion: https://edition.cnn.com/2018/10/04/entertainment/michelle-williams-destinys-child/index.html Blackkklansman:...

In this episode, Kushal and Karan talk about the ever-present issue of movies based on video games. We'll discuss why exactly they don't work, films that have come close and how they can be changed. Tomb Raider: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1365519/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Rampage: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2231461/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Star Wars: Force Unleashed: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1024923/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Resident Evil: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0190703/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2 Dead Space:...

This episode, Kushal and Karan discuss James Gunn's departure from the Guardians of The Galaxy series, the problem with The Incredibles 2, Jurassic Worls: Fallen Kingdom, Queer Eye, Preacher, and much more. Cloak and Dagger: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5614844/ Preacher: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5016504/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Goliath: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4687880/?ref_=nv_sr_1 James Gunn: https://www.polygon.com/2018/7/20/17595096/guardians-of-the-galaxy-3-james-gunn-disney-marvel...

This episode, Kushal and Karan discuss some of the deeper points around Westworld, why Altered Carbon being renewed is good for the world and a rather hefty chunk of conversation around Solo, the new addition to the Star Wars universe. References: Guardian's Westworld piece: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/dec/10/westworld-jonathan-nolan-hbo-robots Roseanne racist tweet: http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/feature/a859050/roseanne-barr-2018-new-series-racist-tweet/ Roseanne cancellation:...

This episode, Karan and Kushal talk about the eagerly-awaited instalment to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Avengers: Infinity War. We'll talk a bit about the characters and how they've been developed over time and so much more, goddammit. References: Batman: Bad Blood: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4870838/ Karan's article on Infinity War: http://www.movieville.org/2018/05/30/avengers-infinity-war-2018-the-culmination-of-10-years-of-character-development/ Shadow King:...

This month, Kushal and Karan talk about some of the important issues clouding society today as well as film stuff, obviously. We also discuss recent releases like Pacific Rim: Uprising, Ready Player One, Tomb Raider, A Quiet Place and shows like Black Lightning and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. References: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4073790/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 - The Darkest Minds https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4154756/?ref_=nv_sr_2 - Avengers: Infinity War...

This episode, Karan and Kushal finally talk about Black Panther, the 90th Academy Awards, the Shape of Water, The Good Place, Altered Carbon and more. References: Fritz: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01nbn85 Haber: http://www.duhaime.org/LawMag/LawArticle-1094/Fritz-Haber-War-Criminal.aspx, - https://vimeo.com/18728629 Syria Documentaries: - Cries from Syria: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6319654/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 - The White Helmets: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6073176/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 -...

Warning: Contains spoilers for Clone Wars Season 3, and The Cloverfield Paradox. And Coco. Kind of. This episode, Karan and Kushal talk about Coco, Black Lightning, Altered Carbon, a bunch of trailers and teasers that landed and also express their delight and excitement for the now released Black Panther. Resources: Venom: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1270797/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Solo: A Star Wars Story: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3778644/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom:...

This month, Karan and Kushal discuss Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, The Big Sick, Lady Bird and more. The Aziz Ansari case is also discussed and how it is surrounded by controversy after being coupled with the #TimesUp and #MeToo movements. Note I: "Jumanji" is a reference to "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" not "Jumanji Jumanji", the song by Jack Black (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA9Ypn3jQw0) Note II: Kumail Nanjiani's tweets were sent before...

This episode, we discuss Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi. [CAUTION: SPOILERS IN THIS EPISODE] If you haven't seen The Last Jedi yet and you don't particularly want to hear any spoilers, it's best you avoid this episode of the podcast. Otherwise, ENJOY! We hope you enjoy your festive breaks and have a safe and happy new year. Quick edit: We mention Justin Hartley playing Green Lantern/Oliver Queen on Smallville but we were obviously referring to him playing Green Arrow/Oliver Queen....

We've hit the big 5-0, folks! This episode, we talk Thor: Ragnarok, Star Wars, Lore, Murder on the Orient Express, Henry Cavill's moustache and of course, Justice League and how it fares against its other DCEU counterparts. As always, thanks for listening these last 50 episodes and trying to understand what Kushal and I discuss. References: http://www.mirror.co.uk/tech/unplug-your-kodi-box-now-11530883 - Kodi Boxes https://www.ted.com/speakers/jane_mcgonigal - Jane McGonigal...

We’ve hit the big 5-0, folks! This episode, we talk Thor: Ragnarok, Star Wars, Lore, Murder on the Orient Express, Henry Cavill’s moustache and of course, Justice League and how it fares against its other DCEU counterparts. As always, thanks for listening these last 50 episodes and trying to understand what Kushal and I discuss. References: http://www.mirror.co.uk/tech/unplug-your-kodi-box-now-11530883 - Kodi Boxes https://www.ted.com/speakers/jane_mcgonigal - Jane...