The MovieFilm Podcast

The MovieFilm boys traveled to Pandora for their latest commentary track, settling in for an in-depth talk-through of James Cameron's AVATAR! With the latest Na'vi sequel around the corner, we thought it was the perfect time to revisit the 2009 box office behemoth and see how well it stands the test of time!Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

(00:00:00) Reflecting on a Good Year for Movies (00:03:00) Tim Robinson's Chair Company and Binge-Watching Debates (00:08:50) Mixed Feelings on the Wicked Sequel (00:12:13) Nuanced Human Drama in Sentimental Value (00:17:59) Brendan Fraser's Sweet Dramedy, Rental Family (00:23:15) Zootopia 2: A Solid and Iconic Sequel (00:26:37) The Final Season's Popularity and Mythology (00:35:20) The Importance of Googling Pop Culture Facts (00:42:38) Moana's Popularity and Filmmaking Nostalgia (00:45:38) The Evolving Look of Movies and Modern Gems (00:55:57) Our Favorite Holiday Films and New Classics (00:58:57) The Decline and Evolution of TV Opening Credits (01:03:14) The Enduring Power of Timeless Cinema (01:07:35) A Tribute to an Iconic Character Actor (01:10:43) Quentin Tarantino's Insufferable Comments on Actors (01:18:29) Donald Trump's Push for Rush Hour 4 (01:28:33) Vin Diesel's Ego and Fast & Furious Future (01:39:13) The Future of Theatrical Releases Under Netflix (01:53:56) The 50th Anniversary of Star Wars in Theaters (02:00:44) Final Thoughts and Listener Engagement 02:00:44 ... The big news this week is Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros. and we have thoughts and details on this seismic news! Plus: FAST & FURIOUS problems, Donald Trump wants RUSH HOUR 4, Quentin Tarantino is a jerk, and much more! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

(00:00:00) GoldenEye's 30th Anniversary and Bond's Evolution (00:06:03) Diving into GoldenEye: Opening Logos, Bungee Jump, Music (00:10:33) Pierce Brosnan's Journey and GoldenEye's Title Origin (00:21:21) Xenia Onatopp, ‘90s Tropes, and Movie Pacing (00:33:09) MI6, Cameos, and the Bond Identity Debate (00:45:56) GoldenEye's Lasting Effects and Bond's Reinvention (00:55:00) Q's Legacy, Felix Leiter, and Bond's Elastic Timeline (01:14:48) Trevelyan's Betrayal, Helicopter Escape, and GoldenEye 64 (01:26:50) Campbell's Action Direction and Bond's Product Placement (01:44:17) Pacing Issues, Xenia's Demise, and Trevelyan's Motivations (01:56:55) Pen Bomb, Satellite Dish Battle, and Movie Tropes (02:12:43) GoldenEye's Enduring Impact and Podcast Wrap-up The James Bond opus GOLDENEYE turns 30 this month and we thought it was a perfect time to revisit fan fave Pierce Brosnan's 007 debut! Listen separately or watch along as we talk through the 1995 smash directed by Martin Campbell and examine if it still leaves us shaken and stirred!Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

(00:00:00) Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein: Book vs. Screen & Flat Visuals (00:15:42) Vince Gilligan's Pluribus and Lanthimos's Bugonia (00:25:50) The Loss of Monoculture and Media Enshittification (00:35:57) Listener Letters: Back to the Future, Comfort Media, and VR (00:50:34) The Binge-Watching Problem with Stranger Things (00:57:12) The Michael Jackson Biopic: Legacy, Controversy, and Impact (01:15:10) Moana Live-Action Remake: Too Soon and CGI Concerns (01:23:33) Edgar Wright's The Running Man: A Flawed but Engaging Remake (01:41:51) Glenn Powell's SNL Success and Al's Deceptive Reality (01:46:15) The Charming Return of the Horsemen in Now You See Me (02:02:59) Listener Engagement, Patreon, and Podcast Plugs THE RUNNING MAN and the latest NOW YOU SEE ME heist are currently sitting atop the box office, and we have plenty of reactions to both! Plus: Listener Letters, thoughts on the trailer for the Michael Jackson bio and Disney's MOANA live action remake, and much more! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

(00:00:00) Commentary Track: The Running Man (1987) (00:05:41) Adapting Ben Richards: Book vs. Schwarzenegger's Screen Persona (00:12:09) The Troubled Production and Stephen King's Pseudonym (00:17:35) From Matte Paintings to Dystopian Reality: The Film's Foresight (00:26:42) Richard Dawson's Performance and Classic 80s Movie Tropes (00:35:12) From Running Man to American Gladiators: The Evolution of Game Show Violence (00:54:53) Memorable Stalkers, 80s Zingers, and Practical Action Effects (01:13:25) The Film's Dystopian Realities and Political Foreshadowing (01:27:00) Unpacking the Deep Fake Reveal and Media Manipulation (01:36:59) The Film's Climax, Legacy, and Podcast Wrap-up It's time to start running! With the new adaptation of Stephen King's THE RUNNING MAN in theaters now, we thought it was the perfect time to go back and talk through the original 1987 screen version starring Arnold Schwarzenegger! Listen separately or watch along as we share behind-the-scenes stories and lots of laughs along the way!Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

(00:00:00) Welcome to the Show: Patreon Benefits and Episode Kickoff (00:00:48) Diving into Predator: Badlands and Box Office Buzz (00:09:10) Popcorn Buckets, Classic Horror, and Back to the Future Magic (00:21:06) Aziz Ansari's Good Fortune and Mid-Budget Film Struggles (00:26:20) The Enduring Appeal of Heist Movies and Now You See Me's Legacy (00:35:25) Why Disney Rejected the Kylo Ren Film and Star Wars' Future (00:49:14) The Future of Star Trek Beyond the Kelvin Timeline Films (00:57:46) Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz Back for a New Mummy Film (01:06:14) Is Gremlins 3 a Good Idea or Just Studio Speculation? (01:16:11) Exploring the Unique Narrative and Effects of Predator: Badlands (01:33:12) Analyzing Predator: Badlands' Plot Nuances and Franchise Potential (01:41:35) Final Thoughts, Listener Engagement, and Podcast Support The MovieFilm boys are back with an in-depth discussion of PREDATOR: BADLANDS, the 8th entry in Fox's alien hunter series! Plus: Disney's kiboshed Kylo Ren film, new MUMMY and GREMLINS sequels on the way, but no more trekking for the cast of J.J. Abrams' STAR TREK films! All that and much more!Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

(00:00:00) Happy Halloween and Wolfman Commentary Introduction (00:03:03) Unpacking Lon Chaney Jr's Iconic Wolfman Role (00:05:50) From Larry Gill to the Sympathetic Wolfman (00:11:03) Siodmak's Template for Werewolf Lore (00:17:58) Universal Monsters: From Prestige to Crossover (00:22:24) Jack Pierce's Enduring Influence on Monster Design (00:27:50) Escapism and Audience Reaction in 1941 (00:34:32) The Nuanced Father-Son Relationship (00:42:58) The Art of The Wolf Man’s On-Screen Transformation (00:50:31) From Monster to Good Guy: The Wolf Man’s Journey (00:59:31) From Gypsy Lore to Modern Monster Toys (01:09:20) The Wolf Man's Poignant Ending and Legacy Happy Halloween! Celebrate the season by listening to our commentary track for 1941's THE WOLF MAN, one of the crown jewels of Universal's Classic Monsters era! Lots of trivia and laughs as we talk through the chiller starring the iconic Lon Chaney Jr. as Larry Talbot. Needless to say, we hope to have you howling by the time it's done!Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

For our latest commentary track, the MovieFilm boys are talking through 2005's KISS KISS BANG BANG. Directed by Shane Black and starring Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer, the hilarious crime caper is celebrating its 20th anniversary this week, and we have plenty of thoughts on why this overlooked gem is worthy of some Christmas cheer!Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

(00:00:00) Kicking Off with Halloween Hijinks and Podcast Updates (00:03:04) Unearthing the Classic Noir 'Devil in a Blue Dress' (00:06:57) A Moving Tribute to the Beloved John Candy in '1 Like Me' (00:14:35) Channing Tatum Shines in the Melancholy 'The Roof Man' (00:19:44) Mariska Hargitay's Documentary and TV's Fading Cultural Reach (00:26:20) Jim Carrey's Resurgence and The Jetsons' Enduring Appeal (00:33:05) Listener Stories on Chinatown's Impact and Coen Brothers Favorites (00:44:57) Honoring the Iconic Movie Poster Artist Drew Struzan's Legacy (00:56:56) Celebrating the Enduring Careers of Diane Keaton and Ron Dean (01:03:52) Ocean's 14 Revival and Marvel's Innovative 'Wonder Man' Series (01:16:20) Initial Reactions to Tron: Ares' Visuals and Box Office Performance (01:24:38) Jared Leto's Arc, Performance, and Supporting Characters in Tron: Ares (01:30:52) Diving into Tron: Ares' Spoilers, Franchise History, and Future Prospects (01:46:04) Final Thoughts, Listener Feedback, and Podcast Support TRON: ARES may be dying in theaters, but that doesn't meant it didn't make for a lively conversation in this week's show! Plus: Remembering Drew Struzan and Diane Keaton, Jim Carrey becomes a(nother) cartoon character, and much more!Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

(00:00:00) Greetings Programs: Setting the Stage for Tron Commentary (00:04:30) The Dazzling, Painstaking Visuals of Original Tron (00:09:16) How Tron's Unique Aesthetic Became Timeless (00:14:41) Analyzing Flynn's Arc and Disney's Risky Box Office Strategy (00:20:39) Tron's Prescient Themes and Lasting Cultural Impact (00:29:19) Unpacking Plot Holes and Jeff Bridges' Enduring Appeal (00:35:52) The Painstaking Rotoscoping and Sound Design of Tron (00:44:26) Exploring Tron's Game Mechanics and Philosophical User Concepts (00:53:05) Unpacking Flynn's User Powers and Tron's Production Challenges (01:03:11) Analyzing Flynn's Side Quests and Tron's Narrative Weaknesses (01:14:17) Exploring Missed Opportunities for Deeper Character Development (01:19:13) From Costume Challenges to Tron's Expanding Franchise Universe (01:26:35) Iconic MCP, Thrilling Disc Duels, and the Film's Resolution (01:35:25) From Simpsons Gag to Technical Marvel: Tron's Enduring Legacy (01:43:15) Sharing Your Tron Thoughts and Supporting the Podcast Greeting programs! With a brand new sequel in theaters, the MovieFilm have reconvened in the Grid to talk through the original TRON from 1982! Lots of fun and lots of laughs as we point out behind-the-scenes stories, interesting factoids and much more! We hope you'll stick with us before you say, "End of line"!Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

(00:00:00) Astra Award Nomination (00:02:00) Revisiting Cinema Paradiso, Casablanca, 2001, and Chinatown (00:15:57) Intolerable Cruelty and the Airpods Theater Hack (00:22:27) Feedback on Kimmel, Trump, and Stallone's Vulnerability (00:42:18) A Rambo Prequel and Childhood Pizza Hut Memories (00:55:11) From Toxic Nostalgia to Universal Monsters and Commentary Picks (01:05:36) New Star Wars Films and the Franchise's Fading Luster (01:18:13) The Second Simpsons Movie and the Tilly Norwood Al Controversy (01:35:48) First Impressions of Paul Thomas Anderson's New Epic Film (01:52:58) Deep Dive into One Battle After Another's Characters and Politics (02:07:00) Analyzing the Car Chase, Pager Scene, and Film's Powerful Ending (02:23:35) Listener Engagement, Patreon, and Where to Find Us Online This week we unpack writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson's unlikely epic ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER, starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Plus: A new STAR WARS is coming to theaters, an A.I. actress is causing controversy, and much more!Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

(00:00:00) Commentary Track: The Legend of Zorro (00:04:38) Analyzing The Legend of Zorro's Production & PG Rating (00:19:24) Deconstructing Elena's Character & Relationship Dynamics (00:29:00) The Child Actor, Rufus Sewell, and Film's Visual Style (00:39:53) Analyzing Critical Reception and Scripting the Zorro Sequel (00:47:38) The Polo Match, Stunt Work, and Film's Visual Style (00:52:19) Martin Campbell's Direction and Alejandro's Emotional Struggle (00:59:12) Exploring Zorro's Public Domain and Pinkerton History (01:07:46) Navigating Relationship Drama and Zorro's Secret Identity (01:18:25) Exploring Zorro's Public Domain and Pop Culture Connections (01:29:13) Film Pacing, Action Buildup, and Bond Director Discussion (01:34:19) The Villain Conclave and Spielbergian Filmmaking Touches (01:45:39) The Explosive Train Climax and Zorro's Identity Reveal (02:01:33) Reflecting on Zorro's Legacy and Podcast Conclusion After talking through THE MASK OF ZORRO two years ago, the MovieFilm boys are back with a brand new commentary track for its 2005 sequel, THE LEGEND OF ZORRO! Listen separately or watch along as we discuss what works for us and what doesn't in the Martin Campbell-directed swashbuckler starring Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta-Jones! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

(00:00:00) Ep. 326: Remembering Robert Redford (00:08:41) Revisiting Iconic Films on the Big Screen (00:23:14) A Surprisingly Fun Sequel to Spinal Tap (00:29:51) Charlie Sheen and Unknown Caller (00:47:26) Listener Letters (01:07:08) Trump’s Interference With West Point’s Tom Hanks Award (01:13:38) The Charlie Kirk Assassination and Online Polarization (01:26:14) Government Pressure on Jimmy Kimmel and Late Night (01:39:56) Conan and Letterman Speak Out on Censorship (01:49:49) Celebrating the Life and Character of Robert Redford (01:57:23) Robert Redford's Vision: Sundance and Directorial Career (02:12:38) Robert Redford's Acting, 70s Films, and Episode Wrap-Up This week the MovieFilm boys pause to pay homage to a true cinema icon on the event of his passing: Robert Redford. We memorialize the Sundance Kid on the extraordinary depth and breadth of his Hollywood career while picking some of our favorites from his lengthy catalogue. Also, Tom Hanks has been denied a West Point award and Jimmy Kimmel has been taken off the air, both at the behest of Donald Trump, and we ask: what's next? All that, plus Listener Letters, What We Watched, and more!Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

(00:00:00) Commentary Track: Unbreakable (00:04:07) Unbreakable’s Unique Pacing and Early Reaction (00:07:50) Analyzing Unbreakable’s Uncomfortable and Influential Train Scene (00:12:08) How Unbreakable’s Marketing Obscured Its True Superhero Nature (00:15:15) Exploring Shyamalan’s Distinctive Visuals and Thematic Reflections (00:17:47) Unpacking David Dunn’s Journey and Relationship Struggles (00:20:28) Placing Unbfeakable in the Pantheon of Early Superhero Films (00:23:25) The Nuances of David’s Marriage and Shyamalan’s Early Promise (00:25:54) The Controversial Comic Shop Scene and Deleted Fair Ride (00:29:24) Elijah’s Art Gallery Scene and Comic Book Panel Framing (00:32:49) The Heartwarming Father-Son Dynamic and Bruce Willis‘s Legacy (00:36:36) Bruce Willis‘s Transition and Unbreakable’s Visual Storytelling (00:39:05) The Mature Portrayal of David and Claire’s Rekindled Relationship (00:41:45) Unpacking the Twist and Elijah‘s Appeal as a Comic Book Villain (00:43:53) Unbreakable’s Simple Narrative and Polarizing CinemaScore Reaction (00:46:49) Elijah‘s Fragility and Joseph’s Belief in his Father‘s Strength (00:49:22) The Director’s Distinctive Dialogue and James Newton Howard‘s Score (00:53:47) David’s Growing Strength and Elijah‘s Painful Condition (00:57:09) Shyamalan‘s Recurring Themes and On-Screen Appearances (01:00:04) Discussing Tarantino‘s Comments on Shyamalan (01:03:35) The Tense Kitchen Gun Scene and Its Real Life Inspiration (01:06:52) Hidden Marvel References and Shyamalan‘s Trilogy Vision (01:10:15) David and Claire’s Relationship Deepens Amidst Life Changes (01:15:52) Unbreakable’s Enduring Legacy Beyond Initial Box Office Numbers (01:18:44) Connecting Unbreakable to Glass and the Sentryman Comic Book Parallel (01:23:25) Unbreakable’s Portrayal of Grounded, Disturbing Real-World Threats (01:26:26) The Intense Confrontation and David’s Vulnerability to Water (01:32:57) The Brutal Fight and Its Emotional Impact on David’s Family (01:35:21) David’s Family Finds Peace and His Son‘s Belief is Validated (01:42:42) Analyzing Unbreakable’s Abrupt and Polarizing Final Moments (01:52:50) Wrapping Up the Unbreakable Commentary and Podcast Farewell With this year marking its 25th anniversary, we decided to check out M. Night Shyamalan's UNBREAKABLE for our latest commentary track. Listen separately or watch along as we talk through the SIXTH SENSE director's unconventional superhero opus starring Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson!Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

(00:00:00) Ep. 325: Caught Stealing (00:00:51) Podcast Welcome and Brian’s Cord-Cutting Journey Begins (00:05:01) Brian Discovers Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (00:12:05) Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s Billion Dollar Vigor (00:15:45) Catching Up on Classic Films at Regal Cinemas (00:17:35) Exploring Unseen Classics: Paper Moon and High and Low (00:23:20) Experiencing Jaws’ 50th Anniversary in 4DX (00:30:19) Navigating DC’s Confusing New Cinematic Universe (00:39:53) Mark Ruffalo Shines in HBO’s Task Miniseries (00:45:31) Audience Feedback on Cord-Cutting and Media Overload (00:54:53) Debunking the Myth of Superman’s Box Office Flop (01:05:46) Unpacking Superman and Superhero Fatigue (01:16:53) Honoring the Life and Legacy of Graham Greene (01:19:33) Reconstructing Lost Films With Controversial A.I. Technology (01:34:48) Darren Aronofsky’s Violent Romp: A Pleasant Romp (01:56:41) Unpacking Key Plot Points and Character Arcs (02:10:35) Final Thoughts and How to Support the Podcast Summer movie season is over, but the MovieFilm boys have no shortage of topics to discuss, including an in-depth discussion of Darren Aronofsky's crime thriller CAUGHT STEALING, starring Austin Butler! Plus: SUPERMAN gets a sequel! Or not? THE MAGNIFICENT AMBERSONS gets an A.I. upgrade! Remembering Graham Greene, and much more!Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Did you think we'd miss the 30th anniversary of CLUELESS? As if! Listen separately or watch along as we talk through the '90s teen fave directed by Amy Heckerling and starring Alicia Silverstone and Paul Rudd. We hope you'll enjoy this one and it won't leave you saying, "Whatever!"Listen ad-free at our Patreon! patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcastListen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

(00:00:00) Ep. 324: Nobody 2 (00:03:36) What We Watched (00:24:44) Listener Letters (00:46:52) Headlines (01:20:24) Nobody 2 Review It's the dog days of August, but that doesn't mean there aren't butts waiting to be kicked, and that's where the Bob Oedenkirk sequel NOBODY 2 comes in! We enjoyed the first adventure of certified bad ass Hutch Mansell three years ago, but does the follow-up have the same punch (and kick)? Listen in to hear our thoughts. Plus: Remembering Jim Lovell and Terence Stamp, Listener Letters and much more!Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

As has become a late summer tradition here at the MovieFilm Podcast, we hopped on mic to talk through another TERMIMATOR sequel! This time out it's TERMINATOR GENISYS in the barrel, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Despite a game performance from returning star Arnold Schwarzenegger, we weren't big fans of this one when it first hit theaters, but has the intervening decade softened our views? You'll have to check it out to find out, either by listening separately or watching along with us!Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Marvel's first family is back in THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS, and Liam Neeson is picking up where Leslie Nielsen left off in the new THE NAKED GUN! The MovieFilm boys chime in with their thoughts on both big budget reboots, plus quick takes on THE BEAR, FREAKIER FRIDAY, Ice Cube's WAR OF THE WORLDS and much more!Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

The NAKED GUN legacy sequel is in theaters today, but it's not like we needed a reason to revisit the raucous original from 1988. Listen separately or laugh right along with as as we talk through the Leslie Nielsen comedy classic based on the short-lived TV series POLICE SQUAD!Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast