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Movie Pals Podcast #214 – Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) Welcome back to the Movie Pals Podcast! In Episode 214, we wrap up our long-running segment “The Pals’ Favorite Films of the Century” and dive into a full review of Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025). ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 00:24 – The Pals’ Favorite Films of the Century (2005–2009) • 01:03 – Nabil’s Picks • 12:36 – James’ Picks • 21:32 – Mikey’s Picks • 31:46 – Marco’s Picks 47:29 – Review of Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) 1:13:14 – ⚠️ Spoiler Section 1:21:53 – Outro 🎬 Episode Highlights • The finale of The Pals’ Favorite Films of the Century • Expectations vs. reality for Avatar: Fire and Ash • Performances, visuals, action, and 3D presentation • Deep spoiler discussion on the ending, character arcs, and the future of the Avatar saga ⚠️ Spoilers are clearly marked — listen accordingly! 🎥 Follow us on all major podcast platforms and find all our links at: linktr.ee/moviepalspod

Hey everyone, welcome back to the Movie Pals Podcast! This is Episode 213, and today we’re continuing our ongoing segment “The Pals’ Favorite Films of the Century”, followed by a full review of Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair — the long-awaited combined cut of Kill Bill Vol. 1 & 2. First up, each Pal continues their countdown of favorite films of the century, taking turns breaking down their picks and number one selections. Then we dive deep into Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair, discussing how this version compares to the originals, what’s changed, and whether it truly plays better as one epic film. And of course, we wrap things up with a full spoiler section, so tread carefully! ⏱ Timecodes: 00:00 – Intro 00:23 – The Pals’ Favorite Films of the Century • Marco’s Picks – 1:15 • Nabil’s Picks – 14:20 • James’ Picks – 28:03 • Mikey’s Picks – 41:59 52:38 – Review: Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (2025) 1:15:45 – Spoiler Section 1:22:07 – Outro 🎬 Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (2025) Directed & Written by Quentin Tarantino Starring Uma Thurman, Lucy Liu, Vivica A. Fox, Daryl Hannah, Michael Madsen, David Carradine, and Sonny Chiba Be sure to follow us on all major podcast platforms, check out our socials, and join the conversation on Discord. Thanks for listening — let’s get into it!

We’re back with a short-but-fun episode as we continue our “Favorite Films of the Century” series! This time we’re looking at the Top 5 Films from 2010–2014, with each of the Pals sharing their personal favorites. 📼 Episode Breakdown: ⏱️ 00:00 – Intro ⏱️ 00:25 – The Pal’s Favorite Films of the Century (2005–2009 Recap)  🎬 01:01 – Mikey’s Picks  🎬 11:15 – Marco’s Picks  🎬 21:58 – Nabil’s Picks  🎬 29:33 – James’ Picks ⏱️ 34:02 – Outro 🎧 Stream now and let us know YOUR favorites from that era!

Hey everyone, welcome back to the Movie Pals Podcast! This is Episode 211, and today we’re continuing our special segment “The Pals’ Favorite Films of the Century!” — this week highlighting our top picks from 2005–2009 🎞️ After that, we dive into our full review of Predator: Badlands (2025), the latest entry in the Predator franchise from director Dan Trachtenberg (Prey, 10 Cloverfield Lane). We cover everything from story and performances to the effects, direction, and ties to the Alien universe! 💬 Time Codes: 00:00 – Intro 00:25 – The Pal’s Favorite Films of the Century (2005–2009)  • James’ Picks: 00:56  • Mikey’s Picks: 10:48  • Marco’s Picks: 17:47  • Nabil’s Picks: 28:45 35:41 – Review: Predator: Badlands (2025) 57:44 – Spoiler Section 01:08:26 – Outro 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: 🔗 SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/XEjjCFwIm1rL6bS3Cw 📺 YouTube: Movie Pals Podcast Channel 🌐 Linktree: linktr.ee/moviepalspod #MoviePalsPodcast #PredatorBadlands #Predator #MovieReview #FilmPodcast #SciFi #DanTrachtenberg #ElleFanning #FavoriteFilmsOfTheCentury

⚡️ The Movie Pals are back — and we’re bringing something new to the show! In Episode 210, we kick off our latest segment: “The Pals’ Favorite Films of the Century!” Over the next five episodes, we’ll each share our top five favorite movies from every five-year stretch of the 21st century — starting with 2000–2004. Expect nostalgia, debate, and plenty of surprises as we look back on 25 years of cinema! Then, we shift gears to our review of Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein (2025). With Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as The Creature, this gothic reimagining explores the tragedy and obsession behind one of literature’s most enduring stories. We discuss the film’s tone, visuals, performances, and whether del Toro has once again created a modern classic. 🧠 Spoilers ahead after 1:10:31! Episode Time Codes: 00:00 – Intro 00:29 – The Pals’ Favorite Films of the Century (2000–2004)  • Nabil’s Picks – 07:06  • James’ Picks – 19:44  • Mikey’s Picks – 31:46 40:36 – Review of Frankenstein (2025) 1:10:31 – Spoiler Section 1:17:28 – Outro 🎬 Next Episode: Predator: Badlands (2025) + Favorite Films of the Century (2005–2009) 📺 Watch on YouTube: Movie Pals Podcast 🔗 All Links & Socials: linktr.ee/moviepalspod

Movie Pals Podcast #209 – Tron: Ares (2025) We’re back on the Grid! This week, James, Marco, and Mikey dive into the world of Tron — revisiting the 1982 original and Tron: Legacy (2010) before plugging into the long-awaited sequel, Tron: Ares (2025). Hear our thoughts on the series’ groundbreaking visuals, killer soundtracks, and how the new film expands the digital universe. Time Codes: 00:00 – Intro 00:21 – Discussion of Tron (1982) & Tron: Legacy (2010) 16:01 – Review of Tron: Ares (2025) 47:25 – Spoiler Section 01:02:14 – Outro 🎙️ Hosted by: James, Marco & Mikey 📱 Follow us everywhere: @MoviePalsPod

The Pals are back! In Episode 208, Nabil leads the review of Paul Thomas Anderson’s newest film, One Battle After Another — a bold, surreal, and deeply emotional story about revolution, paranoia, and family legacy. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, and Benicio del Toro, this sweeping new PTA epic asks: can the past ever really stay buried? We dig into everything from the film’s characters and tone to its massive production scale, thematic depth, and that unforgettable ending. 🎬 Time Codes: 00:00 – Intro 00:23 – Review of One Battle After Another (2025) 38:39 – Spoiler Section 56:14 – Outro 📱 Follow & Subscribe: 🎧 Available on all major podcast platforms 🌐 Linktree: linktr.ee/moviepalspod 🎥 TikTok: @MoviePalsPod 💬 Join our Discord community — link in our Linktree! 🎙️ Hosts: James, Nabil, Marco & Mikey 📅 Released: October 2025

This week, the Pals are reviewing the brand-new Stephen King adaptation The Long Walk (2025)! Directed by Francis Lawrence (Catching Fire, Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes) and starring Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Mark Hamill, and more — this $20M dystopian thriller is already making waves. We cover everything from the film’s tone, themes of survival and endurance, and the performances of its young cast, to the social parallels, shocking ending, and how it stacks up against other Stephen King adaptations. ⏱ Timecodes: 00:00 – Intro 00:19 – Review of The Long Walk (2025) 40:30 – Spoiler Section 58:18 – Outro Thanks for listening! Follow us on all platforms via linktr.ee/moviepalspod and join the discussion in our Discord.

We’re back with Episode 206 and diving into the outrageous, gory, and wild reboot of The Toxic Avenger (2025)! Join us as we break down the film, share our thoughts on the performances, direction, and over-the-top effects, and then head into a spoiler-filled discussion to dig even deeper. ⏱ Timecodes: • 00:00 – Intro • 00:21 – Review of The Toxic Avenger (2025) • 45:14 – Spoiler Section • 52:51 – Outro Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.

Cowabunga! 🐢 The Movie Pals are back with Podcast #205, and this week we’re diving into the sewers with the half-shell heroes in their first live-action outing — Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990). We talk about the film’s legacy, the blend of humor and grit, the iconic Jim Henson creature effects, and how well this fan-favorite holds up 35 years later. 👉 Timecodes: 00:00 – Intro 00:24 – Review of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) 56:39 – Outro Rate & Review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen! Follow us for more movie reviews, news, and fun.

In this episode, the Movie Pals return to the world of slapstick comedy with a review of The Naked Gun (2025)! Directed by Akiva Schaffer (Hot Rod, Chip ’n Dale: Rescue Rangers), this modern reboot follows Detective Frank Drebin Jr. as he hilariously fumbles his way through a murder case that could shut down the entire police department. We break down the film’s humor, performances, direction, and how it compares to the original classic. Is this new take a worthy successor or a swing and a miss? 🎬 Time Codes: • 00:00 - Intro • 01:14 - Review of “The Naked Gun” (2025) • 39:57 - Outro Listen, laugh, and let us know what you thought of the film! 📩 Send us your feedback on Instagram, Threads, or Twitter @MoviePalsPod 🎙 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more!

The MCU reboot has landed — and we’re diving right in! In this episode, the Pals review Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025), the highly anticipated debut of Marvel’s First Family in the main MCU timeline. We break down the film’s tone, performances, direction, and how it stacks up against previous iterations. ⚠️ Don’t worry, we keep things spoiler-free until the 27:39 mark — so feel free to listen to the first part if you haven’t seen the movie yet! 🎬 Timecodes: • 00:00 – Intro • 00:22 – Review of The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) • 27:39 – Spoiler Section • 43:23 – Outro 🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and wherever you listen!

We’re back with a super episode! This week, we take a look at Superman’s cinematic legacy—starting with the classic Superman (1978), diving into Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut (2006), revisiting Superman Returns (2006), and tackling Man of Steel (2013). Then we jump into our full review of the brand-new Superman (2025), followed by a spoiler-filled discussion. We wrap things up with our “Who’s the Best?” segment before closing out the show. Available now wherever you listen to podcasts!

James, Mikey, and Nabil team up for a dino-sized bonus episode covering the latest entry in the Jurassic saga — Jurassic World: Rebirth. We break down the new cast, fresh setting, and whether this reboot truly breathes new life into the franchise. Expect our honest thoughts, a breakdown of the film’s highs and lows, and a spoiler-filled dive into the action-packed third act. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:48 - Review of “Jurassic World: Rebirth” (2025) 27:52 - Overall Ratings of the Film 28:53 - Spoiler Section for “Jurassic World: Rebirth” 37:09 - Outro 🎙️ Stream now and let us know your thoughts on the film!

The Rage virus is back — and so are we! In Episode #201, we break down 28 Years Later (2025), the newest entry in Danny Boyle’s dystopian horror saga. Does this long-awaited sequel bring something fresh to the outbreak, or is the virus starting to lose its bite? Join us as we dive into the film’s tone, performances, and its connection to 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later. We also share our overall ratings and go full spoiler mode in the second half to explore everything the movie does (or doesn’t) deliver. 🧟‍♂️ Timecodes: • 00:00 – Intro • 00:23 – Review of 28 Years Later (2025) • 39:27 – Overall Ratings • 40:22 – Spoiler Section for 28 Years Later • 54:26 – Outro & What’s Coming Next 🎧 Stream the episode now and let us know if 28 Years Later lived up to your expectations!

The Movie Pals hit a major milestone with Episode 200! James, Marco, Nabil, Mikey, and special guest Jill Hall celebrate with two big reviews, a spoiler-filled deep dive, and a special topic segment looking back on their top 4 films. 🎬 Episode Breakdown 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Review of Ballerina (2025) 30:23 - Spoiler Section for Ballerina 39:14 - Topic of the Week: Top 4 Films 01:16:50 - Review of Lilo & Stitch (2025) 01:57:44 - Spoiler Section for Lilo & Stitch 02:03:42 - A Look Back (Retrospective) 02:19:10 - Outro & What’s Coming Next 🎙️ Whether you’ve been with us since episode 1 or you’re just joining the pod, we’re thankful for every listen. Here’s to the next 200!

We couldn't quite fit every review into our 200th episode, so we decided to bring back a Bonus Episode (it's been while)! Listen as we break down the new Stephen King adaptation, "The Life of Chuck" Time Stamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:58 - Review of, “The Life of Chuck” (2024) - Overall Rating: 3.5/5 Stars 42:50 - Outro

In this milestone episode, the Pals wrap up two epic journeys! First, we return to the final frontier with Star Trek: Section 31 and close the book on our “Voyage into Star Trek” series. Then we dive into the explosive action of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, the franchise’s long-awaited conclusion. Timecodes: 00:00 – Intro 00:32 – Voyage into Star Trek Intro 03:08 – Review: Star Trek: Section 31 (2025) 27:45 – Retrospective: Voyage into Star Trek 35:15 – Review: Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (2025) 52:24 – Spoiler Talk: Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning 01:07:09 – Outro & What’s Next Stream, share, and subscribe for more! 🎙️ Available on all major platforms. 🔗 Follow us: linktr.ee/moviepalspodcast

We’re back with another double feature! First, we continue our Voyage into Star Trek series with a review of Star Trek Beyond (2016) — a high-octane entry in the Kelvin timeline. Then we head into horror territory with our thoughts on Clown in a Cornfield (2025), the new slasher based on the cult YA novel. As always, we wrap things up with a spoiler-filled section for our second film. Timecodes below! Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 00:27 – Voyage into Star Trek Intro 03:11 – Review: Star Trek Beyond (2016) 36:00 – Review: Clown in a Cornfield (2025) 53:45 – Spoiler Talk: Clown in a Cornfield 01:02:02 – Outro & What’s Next? 🎙️ Follow, subscribe, and let us know what you thought of the films!

This week, the Movie Pals are crunching numbers and cracking skulls with a double feature on The Accountant films! 🎯 We kick things off with a deep dive into Gavin O’Connor’s original 2016 action-thriller starring Ben Affleck as a math savant with a deadly skillset. Does it still hold up nearly a decade later? Then we fast-forward to 2025 for a spoiler-free review of the just-released The Accountant 2. Is this sequel a worthy investment, or is it cooking the books? Tune in to find out! Stick around to hear what’s coming up next on the pod! Time Codes: 00:00 - Intro 00:23 - Review of, “The Accountant” (2016) 35:56 - Review of, “The Accountant 2” (2025) 56:36 - Outro and What’s Next?