The MovieFilm boys reconvene to unpack writer-director Alex Garland's controversial and conversation-inducing new film CIVIL WAR! Does the dystopian tale of a United States in disarray live up to its high concept, or is it more less clever than it thinks it is? Zaki and Brian are ready to discuss. But that's not all! We also discuss the trailers fo…

Last year we talked Superman's 85th, now it's the Dark Knight's turn! To celebrate 85 years since Batman's very first appearance in 1939's DETECTIVE COMICS 27, Zaki is back with author and comic book historian Glenn Greenberg about his new book-length magazine digging into the Caped Crusader's legend and legacy.…

This week the MovieFilm boys talk through 1999's THE MUMMY, released 25 years ago next month! Listen separately or watch along with us as we break down the production history, story development and other ephemera surrounding the Brendan Fraser action-adventure opus! Does it hold up to the passage of time? Is it worthy of its beloved reputation? We …

GODZILLA x KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE is currently smashing up movie theaters, and the MovieFilm boys have some thoughts on the latest blockbuster from Warner Bros./Legendary's MonsterVerse! Plus: Remembering Louis Gossett Jr., another visit to THE MATRIX may be coming, quick thoughts on the trailers for the remake of THE CROW, the new ALIEN and BEETLEJU…

Sony's spectral spookchasers are back in theaters with GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE, and the MovieFilm boys are here with our thoughts on this fifth flick in the franchise. Plus: quick takes on the ROAD HOUSE remake, X-MEN '97 on Disney+ and the sobering documentary series QUIET ON SET. All that, plus Hollywood Headlines, Listener Letters and more!…

The boys are back! With a new GHOSTBUSTERS sequel about to hit theaters, we thought it was a perfect time to visit the summer of '89 and rewatch their FIRST follow-up, GHOSTBUSTER II. It remains a polarizing flick 35 years after its debut but we still think there's lots to love about the second GB flick, from its re-teaming of the titular quarter t…

It was 1989 and the magic was back as Mel Gibson and Danny Glover reteamed for LETHAL WEAPON 2! The buddy copy sequel was one of the biggest box office hits of that year, and the MovieFilm boys fired it up to delve into why it still holds up three-and-a-half decades later! Listen separately or watch along as we offer up behind-the-scenes stories, h…

DUNE: PART TWO is playing to packed theaters, and the MovieFilm boys are here with their thoughts on the ambitious sequel from Denis Villeneuve. But that's not all! New reboots are on the way for THE CROW, THE NAKED GUN, and SUPERMAN, and we have plenty of thoughts on those. Plus: Kevin Costner's ambitious new western HORIZON, remembering Richard L…

For our latest commentary track, the MovieFilm boys delve into the hidden recesses of David Lynch's DUNE! Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the film flopped upon its initial release but has nonetheless become a beloved cult artifact in the intervening decades. And with the release of DUNE PART TWO upon us, it seemed a perfect time to revi…

Sony's MADAME WB is in theaters now, and we have plenty to say about the Dakota Johnson-starring Spider-Man spin-off. Is it as lousy as the word-of-mouth, or is it a hidden gem waiting for rediscovery? Listen in to hear our thoughts! Plus: JURASSC PARK 7 find its director! Super Bowl movie trailers! Also, Listener Letters, Headlines, and much more!…

It's only been two years since the Jurassic era ended with JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION, but Universal already has another entry on the way, and we have the details on the franchise's upcoming seventh entry. Plus: Indiana Jones is back...in game form! Remembering Carl Weathers and Tom Wilkinson, Disney's latest sequel mews, and more! Also: Recent viewin…

For our latest commentary we decided to mix things up by watching 1999's SHE'S ALL THAT, celebrating its 25th anniversary this week. The high school reinvention of PYGMALION was a phenomenon upon its release a quarter century ago, but how does it stack up with decades of hindsight? Listen separately or watch along as we talk through the Freddie Pri…

The Oscar nominations were just announced this week, and as there is seemingly every year, there was plenty of online consternation about the allottment of noms and who got recognized for what. We chime in with our thoughts on the rage-bait du jour, but that's not all! New STAR WARS movies are on the way! A familiar face returns to THE DAILY SHOW! …

It may be a new year, but we're not ready to let the holiday season go just yet, so for our first commentary of '24 we watched 1990's DIE HARD 2! The Bruce Willis starrer has both detractors and defenders and we're willing to give both a hearing as we talk through the ins-and-outs of the first DIE HARD sequel, dissecting plot points and behind-the-…

AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM is now in theaters, and its waterlogged opening weekend signals the end of the DC Extended Universe's cinematic journey! Listen for our thoughts on the Jason Momoa-starring franchise finisher and hear whether we think it's a whale of a tale or just smells fishy. Plus: Holiday wrap-up, Listener Letters and more!…

For its 30th anniversary, we close out our commentary tracks for the year with a fond look back at TOMBSTONE. The western starring Kurt Russell & Val Kilmer western as legendary lawman Wyatt Earp and his friend Doc Holliday is now considered a modern classic but it navigated plenty of treacherous terrain on its way to the screen. We talk through th…

From George Bailey to Axel Foley, we run the gamut with this week's show! First up, we're joined by special guests Ray Nowosielski and Ruth Vaca to discuss their fascinating podcast "George Bailey Was Never Born," about the legacy and impact of the classic film IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE. After that, we dive into a long-delayed dissection of the trailer…

At long last, it's here! The MovieFilm Podcast proudly presents our long-promised, long-delayed commentary track for STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI! Yes, after more than a year of "It's coming!" promises, we finally laid down our thoughts on this most polarizing of entries in the STAR WARS sequel trilogy. It's been six years since its release, and what o…

In this week's show we hunker down for an in-depth discussion of Ridley Scott's new historical epic NAPOLEON! Is the Joaquin Phoenix vehicle another GLADIATOR...or more like 1492: CONQUEST OF PARADISE? We have plenty of thoughts. Plus: GODZILLA MINUS ONE! Is HOME ALONE 2 good? And much more!由MovieFilm Podcast

THE MARVELS is currently in theaters, and the latest MCU opus is drawing polarizing reactions in addition to underwhelming box office. We give our thoughts on the superhero sequel as well as offering some theories on why audiences didn't show up for its opening weekend. Plus: The strikes are over, remembering Matthew Perry and much more!…

With a brand new Marvel Studios installment in theaters this weekend, the MovieFilm boys decided to continue our periodic journeys through the MCU's past by talking through THOR: THE DARK WORLD. The Chris Hemsworth sequel was released 10 years ago this week, and while its reputation has always been pretty "meh," we dive in to see whether it's worth…

Just when you thought it was safe for another commentary track, the MovieFilm boys decided to dive into the 1978 sequel JAWS 2! Turning 45 this year, the Steven Spielberg-less sequel was a smash hit at the time of its release but has taken on a more polarizing reputation in the decades since. Well, we're here to offer our verdict on the first JAWS …

Martin Scorsese's epic-length KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON is in theaters now, and the MovieFilm boys convened for an in-depth discussion about the fact-based drama starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Lily Gladstone. Also: Remembering Suzanne Somers, Burt Young, and Richard Roundtree! Brian's extremely belated review of PSYCHO II, quick takes on the Taylo…

The Clint Eastwood thriller IN THE LINE OF FIRE, directed by the late Wolfgang Petersen, turned 30 this year, and we decided to revisit the twisty action classic for our latest commentary track! Listen separately or watch along as we tick through all the reasons it still holds up -- and why they just don't make 'em like this anymore!…

The MovieFilm boys reconvene for a freeform episode unpacking some of their latest viewings and the big news out of Hollywood. First up, some quick takes on DUMB MONEY and THE CREATOR, then some thoughts on the new trailer for the upcoming AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM. After that, we break down the agreement that ended the Writers Guild strike last…

The MovieFilm boys celebrate Zaki's birthday by marking the 25th anniversary of THE MASK OF ZORRO! Released in the heart of summer 1998, the Steven Spielberg-produced swashbucker starring both Antonio Banderas and Anthony Hopkins as the title character is an old-timey favorite for the both of us, and we enjoyed delving into the origins of the chara…

The MovieFilm boys mark the 30th anniversary of the TV series LOIS & CLARK: THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN by talking through its feature-length pilot episode. Listen separately or watch along with us as we go through the show's production history, tell some humorous anecdotes, and just generally have fun going through this Super-artifact from anot…

After a Labor Day break, the MovieFilm boys are back to unpack the latest out of Hollywood! After some big news from Brian and a dip into some of our recent viewings (or re-viewings), we dig into the rot at the heart of Rotten Tomatoes and offer our spoiler and non-spoiler thoughts on the latest DC Comics opus, BLUE BEETLE! Also: Remembering Bob Ba…

I'm joined once again by friend of the show GLENN GREENBERG for a fun and freewheeling conversation celebrating the 50th anniversary of STAR TREK: THE ANIMATED SERIES! Listen in as we discuss the origins of the show, the highlights and lowlights, and some fascinating digressions about canon and fan entitlement. It's always a blast talking Trek with…

A new STAR WARS story is about to hit the screen, so the MovieFilm boys thought it was a perfect time to drop a commentary track for...SPACEBALLS! Yes, after years of requests, we're ready to tackle the Mel Brooks comedy classic lampooning so many of our beloved sci-fi tropes it became a beloved artifact in its own right. Listen separately or watch…

The TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES are back in theaters with the animated reboot MUTANT MAYHEM, and the MovieFilm boys check in with an animated discussion, spoilers and all. But that's not all! We also have have a very belated review of SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE! Plus: Disney discontinuing physical media (in Australia anyway), Hollywood st…

BARBIE and OPPENHEIMER are burning up the box office, and the MovieFilm boys reconvene for an in-depth discussion of the blockbusters from Greta Gerwig and Christopher Nolan, and what their success means for the industry moving forward. Plus: Remembering Paul Reubens, Chicago memories, Listener Letters, and more!…

Arnold Schwarzenegger was back (though James Cameron wasn't) and now so are we for our latest commentary track. This time around we dip into the archives to mark the 20th anniversary of 2003's TERMINATOR 3: RISE OF THE MACHINES. Listen separately or watch along with us for behind-the-scenes anecdotes, onscreen observations and humorous asides about…

Tom Cruise is back in theaters as superspy Ethan Hunt for MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING PART ONE, and the MovieFilm boys are here with our in-depth examination of this latest entry in the veteran action franchise. Is it the best of the bunch or an empty also-ran? Listen in to hear our thoughts. Plus: The Screen Actors Guild is on strike, wha…

I'm joined once again by regular guest MARK A. ALTMAN to talk up the new docuseries he wrote and co-produced, GREATEST GEEK YEAR EVER - 1982, which looks at the seminal cinematic experiences launched during that one magic year. Of course, when Mark is the guest, we always cast a wide net, and you can hear his thoughts on a variety of geek-related o…

INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY is now in theaters, and boy howdy, did we have a lot to say about the fifth (and final?) cinemeatic exploit of Dr. Henry Jones Jr. in this epic-length episode! Listen as we give our spoiler and non-spoiler takes on the mega-budget franchise capper, including whether we liked it, what worked, what we might have …

WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT celebrates its 35th anniversary this month, and we thought it was a perfect time to re-watch the Robert Zemeckis classic and talk through what continues to make it resonate three-and-a-half decades later. There's lots of nostalgia and a whole lot of laughs as we partake in this one, so light up a stogie and stay away from th…

THE FLASH is in theaters now, bringing with it the belated return of Michael Keaton as our favorite big screen Batman. As you can imagine, we've got lots to say about this one, and the MovieFilm boys are here with an in-depth, spoiler and non-spoiler discussion about the DC speedster's big screen opus, and why it might be slowing down at the box of…

With the Flash about to make his solo debut on the big screen this week, we thought it was a perfect time to dip into the archives and watch the Scarlet Speedster's FIRST movie: the feature-length pilot episode of the 1990 THE FLASH television series! Listen separately or watch along with us as we talk through this fascinating artifact from a time …

Dominic Toretto and his family are back, and so are the MovieFilm boys to talk FAST X -- the latest entry in the freewheeling FAST & FURIOUS franchise! Brian is on go, but he was able to get on a phonecall while wandering the streets of Rome, because that's how important it was for him to discuss this latest caper. But that's not all! We remember R…

The MovieFilm boys ring in the start of summer movie season with our in-depth discussion of GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3! Hear our thoughts on whether this latest Marvel Cinematic Universe entry turns things around, or whether superhero fatigue is really setting in. Plus: CLIFFHANGER and BEETLEJUICE get belated sequels, what the Writers Guild str…

It's a low key MovieFilm this week as Zaki and Brian get caught up on their recent viewing experiences and cycle through some Listener Letters while also looking at some of the big movies coming up this summer season, and whether we're as excited for them as we might have been a few years ago. Plus: Remembering Jerry Springer, bidding farewell to J…

The Nostalgia Theater show returns with Zaki's in-depth discussion with author and Superman fan Glenn Greenberg about his new book-length magazine digging into the life, legacy, and legend of the Man of Steel just in time for his 85th anniversary (Superman's, not Glenn's).由MovieFilm Podcast

The MovieFilm boys reconvene after a brief break for fresh discussion of box office hits AIR and THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE! Plus: New movie and TV announcements from STAR WARS CELEBRATION, Listener Letters, and much more!由MovieFilm Podcast

The boys are back for an in-depth discussion on the new superhero sequel SHAZAM! FURY OF THE GODS! Plus: Trailers for a NINJA TURTLES reboot and a POWER RANGERS reunion, Oscar wrap, YELLOWSTONE love and much more!由MovieFilm Podcast

There are two big legacy sequels in theaters now -- CREED III and SCREAM VI -- and the MovieFilm boys reconvene to discuss both! Dive in for in-depth discussion on how these films live up to their lineage, and what we'd like to see next from their franchises. Plus: Zaki's thoughts on the CW's new series GOTHAM KNIGHTS, Brian's reflections on revisi…