The MovieFilm Podcast

Be afraid. Be very afraid. For Halloween, we’re marking 40 years of David Cronenberg’s unforgettable body-horror classic THE FLY! Cue up the 1986 film and watch along as we discuss Jeff Goldblum’s career-defining transformation from scientist Seth Brundle into the horrific Brundlefly, along with Cronenberg’s fusion of gruesome practical effects and heartbreaking romance. Listen separately or watch along as we explore why this remake remains one of cinema’s most powerful meditations on love, illness, aging, and loss. It’s the ultimate Halloween treat — but make sure nothing accidentally enters that telepod!

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There's a new Apu in town! The beloved SIMPSONS supporting player made his return this month after a near-decade absence, and in this BONUS DISCUSSION we have some thoughts on what he represents and other questions about representation. Plus: The legacy of Muhammad Ali and more!

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(00:00:00) Dispensing with Last Names and the Nostalgia of Morning Zoo Radio
(00:06:11) Acknowledging Lance Oppenheim's Contribution to "You Can See Everything”
(00:07:19) Discovering the Enduring Thrills of Timothy Dalton's "License to Kill"
(00:13:22) Why Timothy Dalton's James Bond Was Ahead of Its Time
(00:23:00) A Deep Dive into the Complex Genius of Norm MacDonald's Life
(00:30:26) The Poignant Story of Matthew Perry's Fame and Personal Struggles
(00:39:51) Exploring Anthony Bourdain's Formative Years in the Film "Tony"
(00:46:26) Celebrating the Career and Legacy of Character Actor Richard Riehle
(00:53:22) Honoring the Quiet Dignity and Versatile Career of Tom Skerritt
(01:02:06) Debating the Contenders and Future Direction of the James Bond Franchise
(01:20:20) DC Studios' Body Horror Clayface: Box Office and Character Sympathy
(01:28:52) Analyzing Clayface's Homage to Darkman, The Fly, and Villainous Pathos
(01:42:46) Dissecting Clayface's Al Nanites, Key Deaths, and Memorable Club Scene
(01:51:34) Final Thoughts, Listener Engagement, and Supporting the Podcast

This week we go in-depth on DC Studios’ latest big-screen offering, the body horror-meets-Batman baddie picture CLAYFACE! Plus: we remember beloved actors Richard Riehle and Tom Skerritt, size up the latest contenders to inherit James Bond’s license to kill (while singing the praises of the 1989 Bond flick LICENCE TO KILL), offer quick takes on some new Netflix docs, and much more!

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This week, we’re going in-depth on two new releases: the big-screen video-game adaptation STREET FIGHTER and the mysterious Elizabeth Holmes documentary YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING! Plus: MUSK, VISIONQUEST, remembering BREAKING BAD star RJ Mitte, Steven Soderbergh steps in for director Matt Reeves to finish THE BATMAN PART II, and much more!

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This week, we’re going in-depth on two very different (yet similar?) new releases: Aaron Sorkin's Zuckerberg revisit THE SOCIAL RECKONING and anarchic Tom Cruise vehicle DIGGER! Plus, we remember beloved SAVED BY THE BELL actor Dennis Haskins, unpack the now-closed Skydance/Warner Bros. merger, check in on Paramount's TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE revival plans, and react to yet another delay for THE BATMAN PART II. All that plus Listener Letters, Recent Watches and much more!

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With THE SOCIAL RECKONING bringing audiences back to the world of Facebook next week, we go back to where it all began with a commentary track for 2010's THE SOCIAL NETWORK! Listen separately or watch along as we discuss David Fincher’s meticulous direction, Aaron Sorkin’s razor-sharp screenplay, the powerhouse performances of Jesse Eisenberg and Andrew Garfield, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’s unforgettable score, and why this tale of ambition, friendship and betrayal feels even more relevant today. Before the story continues, log on and revisit a modern classic with us!

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In this bonus show we discuss the recent release of AVENGERS: ENDGAME ENCORE, with new scenes meant to lead into AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY, and the news that STAR WARS: EPISODE X may soon be coming. Plus: DAYS OF THUNDER 2 headed for the on-ramp. Does anything end anymore? We ponder this and more questions.

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This week, we’re going in-depth on two very different new releases: HEART OF THE BEAST and PRIMETIME! Plus, we unpack the seismic Paramount/Warner Bros. merger, ponder whether Zack Snyder has officially landed in “director’s jail,” and catch up on all the latest movie news. It’s another packed episode, so settle in and join us!

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A whole bunch of quick takes on this week's MovieFilm show! Brian has his thoughts on the new RESIDENT EVIL, FALL 2: DEADPOINT and the Barney-inspired slasher movie BUDDY! Then we ponder the rise of movies poking holes in our tech overlords, including THE SOCIAL RECKONING, MUSK, and ARTIFICIAL. Also: Brad Pitt is circling a WORLD WAR Z sequel, an OCEAN'S prequel is currently filming, and much more! It's a particularly loosey-goosey show this week, but we hope you'll enjoy the ride!

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Things get electrifying (literally!) as Brian recounts a home-editing mishap that nearly became his own FINAL DESTINATION sequel! From there, we discuss REAR WINDOW’s enduring big-screen magic (and the hazards of snoring moviegoers), the upcoming 70mm return of the original STAR WARS, and George Lucas’s endlessly tinkered-with Special Editions. Then, we contemplate AI’s alarming implications for Hollywood, creativity, and possibly humanity itself before celebrating VHS at 50 with memories of video stores, widescreen tapes, home recording, camcorders, and the joy of physical media. Plug in — safely — and join us!

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(00:00:00) Kicking Off Our Star Trek IV Commentary
(00:02:30) Celebrating 60 Years with The Voyage Home
(00:04:30) Honoring Challenger, Nimoy's Directing Return
(00:07:30) Leonard Nimoy's Thoughtful Filmmaking Approach
(00:12:28) Deep Dive into Star Trek Continuity & Cameos
(00:19:57) Star Trek's Timely "Save the Whales" Message
(00:24:25) Every Character Gets a Mission, Time Travel Logic
(00:29:00) Nicholas Meyer's Influence on Script and Visuals
(00:36:20) Star Trek IV as an 80s Time Travel Comedy
(00:43:01) Kirk and Crew's 1986 Culture Shock
(00:48:11) The Story of Eddie Murphy's Near Star Trek Role
(00:58:11) Exploring the Original Cast's Ensemble Dynamics
(01:06:09) Future Tech, Causal Paradoxes, and 80s Humor
(01:10:50) William Shatner's Enduring Charm and Ego
(01:18:05) Chekhov, Nuclear Wessels, and the Film's Score
(01:24:35) Eddie Murphy's Choice and 1986 Box Office Hits
(01:32:40) Comedy Restraint and Theatrical Star Trek Experience
(01:36:10) The Timeless Environmental Message of Star Trek
(01:41:58) Star Trek's Aspirational Vision for Humanity's Future
(01:47:06) The Thrill of Practical Effects and the Alien Probe
(01:52:55) Kirk's Trial, New Ship, and Character Fates
(01:59:40) Connecting Original Series to Next Generation's Legacy
(02:03:45) Podcast Outro, Plugs, and Listener Engagement

This week marks 60 years since STAR TREK first beamed onto television, and we’re celebrating with a feature-length commentary track for one of the franchise’s most beloved adventures: STAR TREK IV: THE VOYAGE HOME! Listen separately or cue up the movie and watch along as Kirk, Spock, and the crew travel back to 1986 in search of humpback whales—and we discuss Leonard Nimoy’s deft direction, the cast’s peerless chemistry, the film’s still-timely environmental message, nuclear wessels, transparent aluminum, and why this funny, warmhearted adventure remains STAR TREK at its most irresistible!

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(00:00:00) Setting the Stage for Terminator: Dark Fate Commentary
(00:05:19) The Unceremonious Killing of John Connor
(00:10:57) Dark Fate's New Characters and Franchise Expectations
(00:19:37) Analyzing Dark Fate's Action Sequences and Visual Effects
(00:30:53) Linda Hamilton's Return and Easter Egg Debates
(00:38:50) Terminator's Struggle with New Audiences and Al Concepts
(00:44:25) Exploring Character Depth and Time Travel Paradoxes
(00:52:59) The New Protagonists and Their Underdeveloped Arcs
(01:01:37) Arnold Schwarzenegger's Evolved T-800 Character
(01:14:28) Carl's Emotional Arc and Humanized Terminator
(01:20:44) Reimagining John Connor's Post- T2 Narrative
(01:31:00) The Challenge of Endings in Long- Running Franchises
(01:35:55) The Film's Musical Score and Franchise Identity
(01:43:02) Critiquing the Hoover Dam Action Sequence and VFX
(01:51:04) The Climax, Carl's Sacrifice, and Creative Differences
(02:01:59) Dark Fate's Box Office Failure and Terminator's Future
(02:07:28) Concluding Thoughts and Listener Engagement

The future may not be set, but our annual tradition has reached its end! Since 2023, the MovieFilm Podcast has spent each summer revisiting the TERMINATOR sequels, and now we’re wrapping up the series with a feature-length commentary track for 2019’s TERMINATOR: DARK FATE. Listen separately or watch along as we discuss Linda Hamilton’s long-awaited return as Sarah Connor, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s final spin as the T-800, the film’s legacy-sequel ambitions, and whether this would-be franchise revival deserved a different fate!

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In this wide-ranging bonus conversation we discuss commentaries for Sam Raimi's SPIDER-MAN films, the intricacies of '90s TV syndication, and Brian describes his quest to find a mysterious missing musical composition!

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(00:00:00) Ep. 351: The Dog Stars / Coyote vs. Acme
(00:02:04) Episode Welcome, Podcast Updates, and Zuckerberg Film
(00:15:40) X-Men, Avengers Doomsday, and Movie-Watching Habits
(00:22:35) A Fond Farewell to Shelley Fabares
(00:26:05) Celebrating Dolly Parton's Life and Philanthropy
(00:37:13) Remembering Tim Curry's Impish Delights
(00:42:25) Honoring Peter Cullen, The Voice of Optimus Prime
(00:48:43) New RoboCop Series with Dan Stevens
(01:02:42) Hooters Film and The Uprising's Robin Hood Twist
(01:14:09) Spider-Man's Box Office Reign and Avatar's Trends
(01:25:15) Chris Hansen's Legal Stance on Primetime Film
(01:30:44) Ridley Scott's The Dog Stars: Initial Thoughts
(01:46:31) Deep Dive into The Dog Stars Spoilers
(02:03:35) The Unlikely Release of Coyote vs. Acme
(02:17:06) Unpacking Coyote vs. Acme's Best Moments
(02:25:02) Episode Conclusion and How to Connect

This week, catch our in-depth discussions of the post-apocalyptic drama THE DOG STARS and the long-awaited Looney Tunes legal comedy COYOTE VS. ACME! Also, Dan Stevens is Prime Video’s ROBOCOP, and SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY is the second-biggest domestic release of all time! Plus: Remembering Shelley Fabares, Dolly Parton, Tim Curry and Peter Cullen — and much more!

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(00:00:00) A message from Sean Coyle
(00:01:38) Celebrating 350 Episodes: Reflecting on Our Podcast Journey
(00:08:05) From Reno to Remakes: Our Podcast's Evolution
(00:17:32) Discovering Matt Johnson: Lo-Fi Filmmaking & Storytelling
(00:27:51) Unconventional Cinema: Reviewing The Rivals of Amziah King
(00:36:01) HBO's Lanterns: True Detective Meets Green Lantern
(00:53:08) Navigating Nuance: Critics, Fans, and Rotten Tomatoes
(00:58:15) Remembering Hayden Panettiere: Career, Struggles, and Industry Impact
(01:05:06) Accidental Leaks, MCU Watchlist and Star Wars Crossovers
(01:28:01) Amblin-esque Dinosaurs: Initial Thoughts on The End of Oak Street
(01:46:24) Time Travel Paradoxes: Deconstructing The End of Oak Street's Ending
(02:06:02) Join Our Community: Patreon, Reviews, and Social Media

The MovieFilm Podcast celebrates its milestone 350th episode with in-depth discussions of the highly anticipated premiere of DC Studios’ LANTERNS and the ferocious new dino-thriller THE END OF OAK STREET! Plus, we remember Hayden Panettiere, go through Disney+'s handy cheat sheet for Marvel’s massive AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY, and much more. It’s an extra-sized episode befitting the occasion, so strap in and join us for the big 3-5-0!

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(00:00:00) Why We're Rewatching Ryan Reynolds' Green Lantern
(00:03:59) Discussing the Theatrical Cut and James Newton Howard's Score
(00:06:30) Critiquing the Overloaded Opening and Hal Jordan's Characterization
(00:16:53) Blake Lively's Performance and Green Lantern's Development History
(00:30:06) Exploring Green Lantern's Rich Comic Book History
(00:39:01) Oa's CGI Problems and Hal Jordan's Training Arc
(00:56:06) Sinestro's Arc, Studio Interference, and Parallax's Origin
(01:06:54) Hector Hammond's Character and Green Lantern Ring Mechanics
(01:26:46) Analyzing Green Lantern's Unfulfilled Thematic Depth
(01:42:23) Reflecting on the Film's Legacy and Podcast Wrap-up

With LANTERNS premiering Sunday on HBO Max, the MovieFilm boys mark the 15th anniversary of GREEN LANTERN! Listen separately or watch along as we revisit Ryan Reynolds’ much-maligned DC Comics adventure that killed an entire franchise before it even started. Does fifteen years of hindsight soften its reputation, or is there truly nothing worth salvaging under all that glowing green CGI? Grab your copy, cue it up, and recite the oath as we head back to Oa!

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(00:00:00) Celebrating 349 Episodes and Podcast Longevity
(00:01:26) Discussing 'The Drama' and Theatrical vs. Streaming
(00:06:05) Discovering 'Nirvanna the Band the Show' and 'Cheers' Legacy
(00:11:05) Revisiting 'Spider-Man' and 'The Odyssey' on the Big Screen
(00:20:05) Listener Thoughts on Moana and Jumanji Sequels
(00:35:13) Fan Perspectives on DCU and Snyder Cut Evolution
(00:47:33) Fan Theories and Anticipation for the New Avengers Film
(00:56:22) Analyzing the Dark and Quirky Clayface Trailer
(01:05:04) Robert Pattinson as Chris Hansen in 'Primetime'
(01:13:59) Nicolas Cage Film Stolen from Netflix Vault
(01:19:39) Gareth Edwards Exits Jurassic World Over Differences
(01:30:19) Record-Breaking Success of Spider-Man: Brand New Day
(01:37:38) Tom Holland's Role and MCU Integration Strategy
(01:43:57) Why Scarcity Drives Box Office Success in Hollywood
(01:50:07) Final Thoughts, Listener Engagement, and Patreon Support

This week we discuss the record-breaking first week of SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY and what it might mean for AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY and the future of the MCU! Plus: JURASSIC 8 needs a new director, the trailers for CLAYFACE and PRIMETIME, and much more!

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(00:00:00) The Unexpected Rise of Popcorn Buckets
(00:10:31) Rediscovering Taika Waititi's Perfect Film
(00:20:48) Cheers and Other Classics
(00:31:26) Tribute to Terminator 2 Co-Writer William Wisher Jr.
(00:36:46) Cher Horowitz Returns: Clueless Sequel Series Announced
(00:45:32) Are Legacy Sequels and Prequels Necessary?
(00:49:54) Ryan Gosling Confirmed as Ghost Rider at Comic-Con
(01:07:00) Wonder Man Cancelled, Mahershala Ali on Blade
(01:18:47) Emotional Depth and Action in Spider-Man: Brand New Day
(01:35:41) Brand New Day Spoilers: The Marvel Logo, Peter's Sacrifice, and Frank Castle
(01:48:54) The Unexpected Villain of Brand New Day
(02:05:05) The Cathartic Ending and Secret Wars Setup
(02:13:14) Support the Show: Patreon and Social Media

With Spider-Man swinging back in theaters for his latest MCU blockbuster, the MovieFilm boys convene to talk through our reactions to SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY! Does Tom Holland's fourth solo Spidey outing point the way to a whole new trilogy? Get all of our spoiler-filled thoughts! Plus: big Marvel announcements at San Diego Comicon, remembering writer William Wisher, and much more!

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In this bonus discussion we vent on the very-online controversies surrounding Christopher Nolan's megahit THE ODYSSEY, unpack New York Magazibe's recent directors power ranking, and give first thoughts on the AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY trailer!

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(00:00:00) Podcast Welcome and Commentary Setup
(00:03:26) Michael Keaton's Vulture and MCU Timeline Errors
(00:07:28) The Historic Deal Bringing Spider-Man to Marvel
(00:10:56) Tony Stark's Role and John Hughes High School Vibe
(00:16:24) Genuine High School Humor and Unexpected MCU Cameos
(00:22:53) Peter's Personal Struggles and Ned's Endearing Friendship
(00:29:10) Relatable High School Life and Spider-Man in the Suburbs
(00:35:32) Character Depth of Liz and MJ, Plus Director John Watts
(00:39:53) Modern VFX, Happy Hogan's Rudeness, and Ned's Fedora
(00:42:41) Michael Keaton's Vulture Casting and Character Nuances
(00:45:12) Relatable High School Moments and Spider-Man's Universal Appeal
(00:48:53) Liz Allen's Comic History and Peter Parker's Progression
(00:52:17) High School Trip, Laura Harrier, and Peter's Tech Suit
(00:55:59) Tony Stark's Absentee Mentorship and Post-Endgame MCU
(00:58:15) Karen's Al Personality, Washington DC Action, and Zaki's Career
(01:07:39) Spider-Man's Mask, Packed Villains, and Tony Stark's Blame
(01:17:44) Vulture's Wingsuit Design and Sony's Spider-Man Rights
(01:26:21) The Debate of Real vs. Digital Effects and Tony Stark's Hypocrisy
(01:30:55) Michael Keaton's Iconic Vulture Reveal and Spider-Man's Relatability
(01:37:35) Peter's Homemade Suit, 'Guy in the Chair' Trope, and Clone Saga
(01:45:00) Iconic Rubble Scene and Andrew Garfield's Spider-Man Legacy
(01:52:32) Spider-Man in Coney Island and Sony's Marvel Universe (SCUM)
(01:59:22) Liz's Emotional Departure and the MCU's Formula for Success
(02:05:29) Aunt May Learns the Truth and Michael Keaton's Magnetic Performance
(02:09:49) Reflecting on Homecoming and Podcast Wrap-up

As Marvel's Spider-Man: Brand New Day swings into theaters, we’re revisiting the film that kicked off Tom Holland’s solo adventures in the MCU! Sync up with your copy of Spider-Man: Homecoming and join Brian and Zaki for a feature-length commentary track as they discuss the web-slinger’s fresh start, Michael Keaton’s unforgettable Vulture, the film’s John Hughes-inspired coming-of-age vibe, and how Homecoming laid the foundation for everything that followed. Whether you listen separately or watch along, we hope you'll enjoy taking a swing with us!

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