In this week’s show we talk through Robert Zemeckis’ HERE and the new Dwayne Johnson vehicle RED ONE. What did we think of these two wildly different movies? Tune in to find out! Plus: STAR WARS news returns, Listener Letters, and more!MovieFilm Podcast による

The MovieFilm boys continue their periodic journey through Marvel’s Infinity Saga with their latest commentary track, talking through 2013’s IRON MAN 3. Listen separately or watch along as we revisit writer/director Shane Black’s trilogy-capper for the Robert Downey Jr. series and point out Easter Eggs, interesting plot points and more!…

VENOM: THE LAST STAND is in theaters now, closing out the Tom Hardy franchise, and the MovieFilm boys are here to give it a fond farewell -- and make sure the door is tightly shut. But that's not all! We also pay tribute to some Hollywood luminaries who've passed on, plus Listener Letters and more!MovieFilm Podcast による

Two origin stories set in New York in the 1970s are in theaters now, and we have some thoughts on both! First up, SATURDAY NIGHT, depicting the tension-filled first night of NBC's legendary sketch comedy. Does director Jason Reitman's love letter to a TV institution come off like a well-oiled machine -- like SNL circa 1978? Or fall apart under the …

For our latest commentary track the MovieFilm boys delve into the spooky season while marking 25 years of THE SIXTH SENSE! Listen separately or watch along with us as we dive into the secrets of the M. Night Shyamalan classic starring Bruce Willis and Haley Joel Osment. We're big fans of this one, and we hope you'll be fans of what we have to say!…

The MovieFilm boys have lots to unpack in this week's episode as we dive deep into dueling megaflops MEGALOPOLIS and JOKER: FOLIE à DEUX! We have plenty of thoughts on these two spectacular misfires and you'll want to hear it all! Plus: TRANSFORMERS ONE! REBEL RIDGE! The CHRISTOPHER REEVE documentary! And more!…

This week the MovieFilm boys beam over to the 23rd century to mark 40 years of STAR TREK III: THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK! Listen separately or watch along with us as we delve into the behind-the-scenes journey of the third big screen Trek, pausing occasionally for humorous asides, random trivia and much more!…

For our latest commentary we decided to revisit James Cameron's TRUE LIES for its 30th anniversary. We have lots to say about the Arnold Schwarzenegger vehicle, and we hope you'll join us for a breezy jaunt through this 1994 blockbuster as we offer our reactions, recount behind-the-scenes stories and have a whole Harrier jet's worth of fun while de…

Join us on the big 300th episode of the MovieFilm Podcast as we dive into the number one movie in the country, BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE, and dissect whether Tim Burton's belated sequel lives up to its storied legacy. But that's not all! We remember the late James Earl Jones, unpack the trailer for behind-the-scenes story SATURDAY NIGHT and dive into…

The Ghost with the Most is back in theaters this weekend, and the MovieFilm boys have dipped into his original adventure for this week's commentary track! Listen separately or watch along with us as we talk through 1988's BEETLEJUICE! The visually stylish horror comedy directed by Tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton has had one heck of an afterl…

ALIEN: ROMULUS is nesting atop the box office, and we're back to offer our takes on this ninth (!!) entry in the ALIEN franchise. Does it live up to the heights of the first two films, or fall somewhere below the rest? We have some thoughts. Plus: Kevin Costner's HORIZON comes to streaming! THE CROW remake plays to empty theatrers! MEGALOPOLIS foll…

15 years ago the TERMINATOR franchise attempted to chart a bold new course by swapping original star Arnold Schwarzenegger for Christian Bale on top of the marquee. Did it work out? Well, you'll have to check out our latest commentary track to get our thoughts on that. The McG-directed entry featuring AVATAR's Sam Worthington remains polarizing a d…

Exactly 25 years after THE SIXTH SENSE, M. Night Shyamalan is back in theaters with the suspense thriller TRAP! The MovieFilm boys are here with thoughts on the twisty mystery starring Josh Hartnett. But that's not all! Thoughts on the age of corporate media mergers, the fate of Kevin Costner's HORIZON: AN AMERICAN SAGA and much more!…

DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE are hacking and slashing every box office record in sight, and the MovieFilm boys are here with their takes on the ultraviolent latest entry in the popular superhero franchise! Does Hugh Jackman's return as his iconic claw-wielding alter ego live up to the hype? Did Ryan Reynolds make himself an invaluable anchor being for the …

28 years after TWISTER blew through theaters a sequel is here to try and repeat history! Does TWISTERS touch down or fizzle out? The MovieFilm boys are here with our thoughts on the Glen Powell-Daisy Edgar Jones blockbuster. But that's not all! Quick thoughts on the trailer for CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD, remembering Shannon Doherty, Shelley …

With the remake/sequel to TWISTER touching down in theaters this weekend, the MovieFilm boys are rejoined by special guest Sean Coyle for a fun yak track talking through the 1996 original starring Helen Hunt & Bill Paxton and directed by Jan De Bont. Listen separately or watch along with us for a fun jaunt through mid-'90s action movie nostalgia --…

Detroit's favorite cop is back in BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL F, and we're here with our thoughts on the long-awaited legacy sequel from Netflix, as well as director/star Kevin Costner's epic Western HORIZON: AN AMERICAN SAGA. This one is meant to be the first of four parts, but is there enough gas in the tank to keep it going? Plus: our thoughts on th…

With a brand new Axel Foley adventure now streaming, we thought the timing was perfect to revisit the original, 1984's BEVERLY HILLS COP. The action-comedy turned Eddie Murphy into a superstar overnight and remains one of the most successful R-rated movies of all time, and we have plenty to say about its backstory and legacy. Listen separately or w…

It's a super-sized MovieFilm show this week as we dig into box office smash INSIDE OUT 2 and indy THE BIKERIDERS. Hear our thoughts on this vastly different new releases as well as the nostalgic documentary BRATS from director Andrew McCarthy. Plus: Thoughts on the new trailers for Dwayne Johnson's latest family opus RED ONE and the new animated se…

Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? Well, it ain't us, but we hear the Shadow might have a clue. With this summer marking 30 years since the release of 1994's THE SHADOW, we thought it'd be fun to dip into the archives and see how this retro superhero flick from the 90s holds up. Listen separately or watch along with us as we talk throu…

The boys are back! With BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE now in theaters, the venerable Will Smith/Martin Lawrence franchise hits its fourth installment, and Brian & Zaki have some thoughts on where it stands among its BAD BOYS brethren. Plus: Recent Rewatches, Listener Letters and more!MovieFilm Podcast による

There's a brand new BAD BOYS in theaters this week, and to mark the occasion we decided to go back to the beginning and watch the 1995 original. It was a different time. The skies were sepia-toned, and Michael Bay hadn't yet made a movie. But does the Will Smith-Martin Lawrence buddy cop action comedy stand the test of time? The MovieFilm boys are …

Lots to discuss in our latest MovieFilm show! First up, there's the fascinating new HBO documentary MOVIEPASS, MOVIECRASH and the trailer for Francis Ford Coppolla's self-funded sci-fi opus MEGALOPOLIS! And then it's the main event: FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA is in theaters now and we have plenty of thoughts on director George Miller's long-delayed pr…

On this installment of the Nostalgia Theater show Zaki is pleased to welcome legendary character actor WILLIAM SADLER for an in-depth discussion about his many decades on stage and screen. From DIE HARD 2 to BILL & TED to THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION and much more, Mr. Sadler has plenty of stories and insights to share, including thoughts on his latest…

It was 45 years ago that Max Rockatansky, as played by a babyfaced Mel Gibson, first hit the deserted roadways of a near future Australia. Sure, he was more miffed than mad in his first big screen go-round, but director George Miller's debut feature MAD MAX made enough of a mark that it's still inspiring devotees nearly a half century after its deb…

KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES is sitting atop the box office throne, and we have lots to say in our in-depth discussion about the latest APES adventure! Does it live up to its lineage? Listen for all our thoughts. Plus: New LORD OF THE RINGS on the way whether we like it or not, remembering Roger Corman, and much more!…

THE FALL GUY may be falling below expectations at the box office, but the MovieFilm boys had lots of fun with this year's summer kickoff movie! In addition, we chime in on the first look at David Corenswet all suited up for next year's SUPERMAN! Plus: Headlines, Listener Letters and more!MovieFilm Podcast による

With the impending release of a new PLANET OF THE APES adventure, we thought it was a perfect time to dip into the archives and watch an entry from the original APES series. Listen separately or watch along with us as we talk through 1971's ESCAPE FROM THE PLANET OF THE APES, the third film in the cycle and one with a supremely depressing ending! W…

For our latest commentary track, we talked through 1994's THE FLINTSTONES. Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, the Steven Spielberg-produced cartoon adaptation was a summer smash, with the perfectly cast John Goodman and Rick Moranis playing Fred and Barney. Listen separately or watch along with us as we delve into the mists of the Stone Ag…

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…

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…

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.…

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!MovieFilm Podcast による