The MovieFilm Podcast

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!

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! We had a lot of fun while delving into some serious corners, and we hope you'll join us on the journey!

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 Age (or 1994), pointing out behind-the-scenes trivia and other anecdotes along the way!

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 for the new JOKER sequel and TRANSFORMERS prequel, unpack the legacy of the late O.J. Simpson, and much more!

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 have plenty of thoughts.

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 BEETLEJUICE sequels, and more!

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 to the spooky special effects and more. Listen separately or watch along with us as we talk through behind-the-scenes stories, amusing anecdotes and other stray observations!

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, humorous asides and even an insight or two on one of the greatest sequels ever made!

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 Lewis and much more!

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 revisit this fascinating failure. So slip into your stillsuits and keep your thumper handy as we search for wormsign!

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 viewings, Listener Letters, and much more!

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 Prinze Jr./Rachael Leigh Cook rom-com, with plenty of behind-the-scenes stories and personal reflections along the way. Is it a bet? You bet!

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! Plus: Listener Letters, assorted other headlines, and much more!

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-scenes stories. Listen separately or watch along, but either way be ready to introduce some "Yippee ki-yay" into your life!

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 the film's chaotic production and it's eventual embrace by several generations of fans, plus comparisons with Kevin Costner's WYATT EARP (released less than a year later) and the real history behind the events depicted in the film. This was a joy to record, and we hope you'll enjoy listening!

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 trailers from some of next year's hotly-awaited franchise sequels: PLANET OF THE APES! GHOSTBUSTERS! BEVERLY HILLS COP! Plus: Remembering Norman Lear and Andre Brauer, and a whole lot more!

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 our current thoughts on the Rian Johnson-helmed chapter? Listen separately or watch along with us as we go through our reactions! This was a fun one to record, and we hope you'll find it equally fun to partake in!