Best Zaki Hasan Podcasts (2025)

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Commentary Track: GoldenEye 2:17:58

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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…

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Ep. 330: The Running Man / Now You See Me: Now You Don’t 2:05:39

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(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 Micha…

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Commentary Track: The Running Man (1987) 1:46:17

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(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…

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Ep. 329: Predator: Badlands 1:44:53

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(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…

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Commentary Track: The Wolf Man (1941) 1:15:58

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(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 (00:27:5…

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Commentary Track: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang 1:48:08

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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-fre…

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Ep 328: Tron: Ares 1:48:22

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(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) Ji…

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Commentary Track: Tron 1:45:05

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(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 Hol…

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Ep. 327: One Battle After Another 2:27:17

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(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 …

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Commentary Track: The Legend of Zorro 2:14:22

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(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, Stu…

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Ep. 326: Remembering Robert Redford 2:17:32

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(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 Polariza…

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Commentary Track: Unbreakable 1:55:30

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(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 D…

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Ep. 325: Caught Stealing 2:11:53

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(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 (00:2…

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Commentary Track: Clueless 1:47:35

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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/MovieFilmPodcast Listen …

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Ep. 324: Nobody 2 1:45:34

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(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…

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Commentary Track: Terminator Genisys 2:10:33

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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 thea…

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Ep. 323: The Fantastic Four: First Steps / The Naked Gun 2:23:58

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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: http…

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Commentary Track: The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! 1:30:53

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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…

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Commentary Track: Fantastic Four (2005) 1:53:26

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(00:00:00) Commentary Track: Fantastic Four (2005) (00:06:44) Dissecting the Fantastic Four’s On-Screen Personalities (00:19:14) How the Film Captures (or Misses) the Comic Book Spirit (00:29:13) Unpacking the Visuals and Narrative Gaps of the Film (00:44:37) The Long Journey and Missed Potential of the Fantastic Four (00:59:06) Examining the Uncon…

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Bonus Show: Superman Box Office / Colbert Cancellation 39:39

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Check out this bonus episode from our Patreon feed as we unpack SUPERMAN's boffo box office, talk about the ominous feelings surrounding CBS' cancellation of THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT and make sport of folks paying exorbitant scalper prices for Christopher Nolan's THE ODYSSEY a whole year before its release, and much more! Listen ad-free a…

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Ep. 322: Superman 1:48:16

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(00:00:00) Intro (00:02:55) What We Watched (00:29:24) Listener Letters (00:41:10) Superman review (01:04:29) Superman Spoilers The world's greatest hero is flying high atop the box office, and we've got an in-depth discussion going into the inner-workings of SUPERMAN! What did we think of James Gunn's big budget reboot starring David Corenswet as …

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Commentary Track: Superman Returns 2:37:59

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Superman has returned to the movies, so we thought it was a perfect time to revisit 2006's SUPERMAN RETURNS! The Bryan Singer-directed superhero sequel was meant to revitalize the Man of Steel's movie fortunes in the mid-aughts, but it failed to take flight, leading to nearly two decades of studio indecision. We certainly have some thoughts on this…

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Ep. 321: Jurassic World Rebirth 2:05:33

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(00:00:00) Intro (00:02:00) What we watched (00:24:04) Listener Letters (00:47:17) Headlines (01:20:23) Jurassic World Rebirth (01:42:56) Spoilers JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH is breaking records at the box office, and we have plenty of thoughts on Universal's latest dino-adventure! Plus: Michael Bay plots a TRANSFORMERS return, remembering Michael Madse…

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Commentary Track: Jurassic World 2:07:30

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There's a new JURASSIC WORLD movie in theaters this week,and the MovieFilm boys hopped on mic to talk through the 2015 franchise reboot. Listen separately or watch along as we point out behind-the-scenes stoiries and make plot observations about the Chris Pratt dinosaur adventure! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast…

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Ep. 320: F1 2:13:14

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(00:00:00) Intro (00:04:03) What We Watched (00:33:31) Listener Letters (00:48:43) Hollywood Headlines (01:21:31) 007 Gets a New Director (01:32:39) F1 Review Brad Pitt is racing through theaters in this week's F1, and we have plenty of thoughts on the new blockbuster from TOP GUN: MAVERICK's Joseph Kosinski. But that's not all! The newest 007 gets…

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Commentary Track: Congo 1:49:03

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The jungle adventure CONGO hit theaters 30 years ago this month, and after many years of requests the MovieFilm boys talk through the Michael Crichton adaptation starring Laura Linney, Dylan Walsh and Ernie Hudson. We had lots of fun and lots of laughs as we recorded this one, and we hope you will too! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com…

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Ep. 319: Thunderbolts* Underwater 2:00:51

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(00:00:00) Intro (00:11:13) What We’ve Seen (00:43:14) Listener Letters (00:56:17) Headlines (01:25:59) In Love With ChatGPT? (01:36:20) Spaceballs 2 Announced (01:42:51) Sinners Success (01:47:50) Thunderbolts* Underwater Lots to discuss in this week's MovieFilm show, including quick takes on Wes Anderson's latest, THE PHEONICIAN SCHEME, and Arnol…

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Commentary Track: The Goonies 2:01:28

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This weekend marks the 40th anniversary of the release of THE GOONIES, it's our time to talk through the Richard Donner-Steven Spielberg classic! Listen separately or watch along for a fun walk down memory lane, with behind-the-scenes stories, humorous asides and much more, so hit play and never say die! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.c…

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Ep. 318: Karate Kid: Legends 2:06:06

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(00:00:00) Intro (00:04:19) What We Watched (00:23:51) Listener Letters (00:52:00) Headlines (01:12:23) Karate Kid: Legends review (01:35:59) Spoiler Wall Ralph Macchio as Daniel-san and Jackie Chan as Mr. Han are back and kicking in this week's KARATE KID: LEGENDS, and the MovieFilm boys are here with their thoughts on this latest entry in the lon…

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Ep. 317: Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning 2:17:08

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(00:00:00) Ep. 317: Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (00:05:56) What We Watched (00:47:51) Listener Letters (01:02:28) Headlines & Trailers (01:36:25) Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning Review (01:51:38) Spoilers Ethan Hunt is back in theaters for his final (?) epic adventure, and the MovieFilm boys are here with our thoughts on MIS…

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Commentary Track: Mission: Impossible 1:55:44

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With the latest (last?) Ethan Hunt excursion due to embark shortly, we decided to hop back in time 29 years and re-watch the movie that started it all! Listen separately or watch along as we talk through 1996’s MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE! How has Brian DePalma’s TV-to-feature spy pic starring Tom Cruise held up over the decades? We have plenty of thoughts…

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Commentary Track: The Karate Kid Part II 2:00:53

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We're mere weeks away from a brand new KARATE KID sequel hitting theaters, so the MovieFilm boys decided to (crane) kick back and take in the franchise's FIRST sequel! Listen separately or watch along as we talk through 1986's THE KARATE KID PART II! There are plenty of behind-the-scenes stories, random anecdotes and bouts of laughter as we reminis…

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Ep. 316: Thunderbolts* 1:51:43

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The THUNDERBOLTS* are in theaters and we have plenty of thoughts on the latest adventure from the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Plus: Thoughts on the trailers for TRON: ARES and NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON'T! Plus: Listeber Letters, Hollywood Headlines and more! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast…

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Commentary Track: Captain America: Civil War 2:33:09

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We can do this all day! For our latest commentary track, we continue our journey through Marvel's Infinity Saga by talking through 2016's CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR. Listen separately or watch along as we point out behind-the-scenes stories and much more! Experience it ad-free at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast Listen ad-free at P…

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Ep. 315: Sinners 1:40:23

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Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan reteam with this week's SINNERS, and we have lots of thoughts on the new thriller from the CREED team! Plus: Quick takes on the trailer for THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS, a roundup of STAR WARS news, Listener Letters and much more! Experience it ad-free at: https://www.patreon.com/c/MovieFilmPodcast Listen ad-fr…

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Commentary Track: Crimson Tide 2:03:21

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We like taking deep dives at the MovieFilm show and what better choice for our latest commentary track than the submarine thriller CRIMSON TIDE! Listen separately or watch along as we talk through Tony Scott's 1995 classic, -- celebrating its 30th anniversary this year -- starring Denzel Washington, and Gene Hackman. We have lots of love for this o…

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Ep. 314: Remembering Val Kilmer 1:57:59

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Hollywood lost a legend this week with the passing of actor Val Kilmer, and the Moviefilm boys take a moment to reflect on the impact of the iconic actor and some of his most memorable roles. In addition, we also pay respects to the late Richard Chamberlain, offer quick takes on A MINECRAFT MOVIE, THE DAY THE EARTH BLEW UP and DEATH OF A UNICORN, a…

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Commentary Track: Rambo: First Blood Part II 1:41:36

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"No man, no law, no war can stop him." In 1985, Sylvester Stallone reprised his role as Vietnam vet John J. Rambo in RAMBO: FIRST BLOOD PART II, birthing a global phenomenon in the process. The MovieFilm boys mark the ultraviolentaction blockbuster's 40th anniversary with a fun track looking at the film's cultural impact and legacy while poking fun…

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Ep. 313: Novocaine 1:30:17

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Jack Quaid plays a man who can REALLY play through the pain in NOVOCAINE, the number one movie at last week's box office. And while that amount didn't really come out to much, we still had some thoughts on the violent action comedy and why it may be worth checking out. Plus: Conan returns to the Oscars! Max yanks the Looney Tunes library! The Simps…

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Commentary Track: Outbreak 2:11:00

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30 years ago a terrifying virus took over movie theaters; and five years after a terrifying virus took over the world the MovieFilm boys decided to rewatch the action thriller OUTBREAK, directed by the late Wolfgang Petersen and starring Dustin Hoffman, for our latest commentary track! Listen separately or watch along as we talk through the project…

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Ep. 312: Oscar Wrap & Mickey 17 1:38:48

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This week we recap our thoughts on last weekend's Oscar ceremony and have an in-depth discussion on this week's big release, the sci-fi fable MICKEY 17, from PARASITE director Bong Joon-Ho. Plus: The state of 007, Marvel's box office fortunes and more! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast…

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Ep. 311: Remembering Gene Hackman 1:45:46

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With the passing of Gene Hackman the MovieFilm boys convened to pay tribute to this cinematic giant. In additon, we also remember the late Michelle Trachtenberg and more. Plus: A STAR WARS shakeup? All that, plus Listener Letters and more! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast…

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Commentary Track: Die Hard with a Vengeance 2:11:19

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Yippee ki‐yay! This year marks 30 years since DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE hit theaters, and the MovieFilm boys decided to mark the occasion by talking through the second John McClane sequel! Listen separately or watch along with us as we tell behind-the-scenes stories and humorous anecdotes about the New York-set action extravaganza! Listen ad-free a…

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Ep. 310: Captain America: Brave New World 1:49:43

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The MCU is back in theaters with CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD, and we have some thoughts on this latest adventure for Marvel’s new star-spangled Avenger! Plus: latest viewings, Listener Letters, and our reactions to the first trailer for THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast…

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Commentary Track: Captain America: The Winter Soldier 2:21:04

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On your left! The MovieFilm boys get ready for the latest big screen Captain America adventure by talking through the gold standard, 2014's CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER! What makes this entry such a standout in the entire MCU catalogue? We have plenty of thoughts on the subject, and you can hear them all — along with lots of other observatio…

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Commentary Track: Office Space 1:34:07

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For our latest commentary we ripped off our flair and tore the cover sheets off our TPS reports for a fun track talking through the beloved 1999 cult classic OFFICE SPACE! Listen separately or watch along as we go through behind-the-scenes stories and delve into the deeper meanings of director Mike Judge’s definitive workplace comedy! Listen ad-fre…

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Being Strategic - with Charlie Curson, Coach and Author 50:10

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summary In this episode of the Raising Expert podcast, Finlay interviews Charlie Curson, a strategy coach with over 25 years of experience. Charlie discusses his journey into coaching, the importance of strategic thinking, and the challenges faced by founders. He emphasizes the need for support in leadership roles and shares insights on the Midland…

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Ep. 309: Wolf Man + Academy Award Noms 1:51:32

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This week we unpack Universal’s horror remake WOLF MAN, directed by Leigh Whannell! Plus: Academy Award nominations! SIMPSONS and STAR WARS news and more! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcastBy Zaki Hasan & Brian Hall

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Patreon Preview: The Wolf Man (1941) 4:08

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Check out this sneak preview of our commentary for 1941's THE WOLF MAN, one of the crown jewels of Universal's Classic Monsters franchise. For the full track, head over to our Patreon feed at: https://www.patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcastBy Zaki Hasan & Brian Hall

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Ep. 308: Remembering David Lynch 1:33:38

11M ago1:33:38

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For the first regular show of 2025, the MovieFilm boys take stock of the impact from the Los Angeles fires on the film industry, and pause to reflect on the outsized impact of the late David Lynch on his passing. Plus: 2024 box office trends! The Simpsons winding towards a conclusion? And much more! To listen ad-free, sign up and subscribe at Patre…