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The Movie Podcast

The Movie Podcast

The Movie Podcast is a top film and entertainment show that is Tomatometer-Approved and releases new episodes, interviews, and reviews all throughout the week. Hosted by: Daniel Baptista, Shahbaz Siddiqui, & Anthony Gagliardi. Follow @TheMoviePodcast on Instagram, TikTok, Letterboxd, and X. Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca

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60:10

40 Acres Interview with Writer and Director R. T. Thorne

The Movie Podcast ·

2025/10/30

On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony are joined by Writer, Director, and fellow Canadian R. T. Thorne to discuss his latest film 40 ACRES. In the film, Hailey Freeman (Danielle Deadwyler) and her family are the last descendants of African American farmers who settled in rural Canada after the first Civil War. In a famine-decimated near future, they now struggle to safeguard their farm against those hell-bent on taking their 40 ACRES. 40 Acres is available now on

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35:24

Apple Music VP Oliver Schusser on Bad Bunny Super...

The Movie Podcast ·

2025/10/29

On this very special edition of The Movie Podcast, we're honoured to be joined by Oliver Schusser, Vice President of Apple Music, Apple TV, Sports and Beats. Oliver joined Apple in 2004 to help Apple expand iTunes into Europe and was promoted to VP of Apple Music in 2018. Schusser has been strongly associated with music and supporting artists, including the Apple Music Festival, which ran for a decade at London’s Roundhouse until 2017. Before our interview, Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony discuss

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22:05

Shelby Oaks Interview with Director Chris Stuckmann

The Movie Podcast ·

2025/10/24

On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Writer and Director Chris Stuckmann to discuss his debut film SHELBY OAKS, the most-funded horror film project on Kickstarter ever. Shot as a traditional feature, but with some elements of found footage, Shelby Oaks is a horror film about missing paranormal investigators, the dark legacy they uncovered, and the far-reaching effects their investigation has as Mia searches for her sister Riley, the lead paranormal investigator, 12

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14:27

Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere Interview with...

The Movie Podcast ·

2025/10/23

On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel hits the road to The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, New Jersey to sit down with friend of the show Odessa Young and discuss her new film SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE. The film stars Jeremy Allen White and chronicles the making of Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 “Nebraska” album when he was a young musician on the cusp of global superstardom, struggling to reconcile the pressures of success with the ghosts of his past. The album marked a pivotal time in his

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21:57

NCIS: Tony & Ziva Interview with Michael Weatherly...

The Movie Podcast ·

2025/10/22

On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz sit down in Toronto with NCIS legends Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo to discuss their new series NCIS: TONY & ZIVA. The series picks up as Tony and Ziva have been raising their daughter, Tali, together. When Tony’s security company is attacked, they must go on the run across Europe, try to figure out who is after them and maybe even learn to trust each other again so they can finally have their unconventional happily ever after. The

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31:25

Lurker Interview with Director Alex Russell and...

The Movie Podcast ·

2025/10/21

Get a whole month of great cinema FREE on MUBI: ⁠mubi.com/themoviepodcastOn this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz sit-down in Toronto with Writer & Director Alex Russell and Théodore Pellerin to discuss their new film LURKER. When a twenty-something retail clerk encounters a rising pop star, he takes the opportunity to edge his way into the in-crowd. But as the line between friend and fan blurs beyond recognition, access and proximity become a matter of life and death. The

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22:08

If I Had Legs I'd Kick You Interview with Director...

The Movie Podcast ·

2025/10/17

On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Writer and Director Mary Bronstein to discuss their new film IF I HAD LEGS I'D KICK YOU starring Rose Byrne, A$AP Rocky, Conan O'Brien, Danielle Macdonald, and Christian Slater. With her life crashing down around her, Linda attempts to navigate her child's mysterious illness, her absent husband, a missing person, and an increasingly hostile relationship with her therapist. If I Had Legs I'd Kick You releases October 17, 2025

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21:20

Good Fortune Interview with Director Aziz Ansari

The Movie Podcast ·

2025/10/15

On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Actor-Writer-Director Aziz Ansari to discuss his new film GOOD FORTUNE starring Keanu Reeves, Seth Rogen, Sandra Oh, and Keke Palmer. In the film, a well-meaning but rather inept angel named Gabriel meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker and a wealthy venture capitalist. Good Fortune releases exclusively in theatres Friday October 17, 2025.Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast

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15:47

Roofman Interview with Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst

The Movie Podcast ·

2025/10/10

On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Shahbaz is joined by Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst to discuss their new film ROOFMAN. Based on an unbelievable true story, Roofman follows Jeffrey Manchester, a former Army Ranger and struggling father who turns to robbing McDonald’s restaurants by cutting holes in their roofs, earning him the nickname: Roofman. After escaping prison, he secretly lives inside a Toys “R” Us for six months, surviving undetected while planning his next move. But when he falls

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23:16

TRON: Ares Interview with Director Joachim Rønning

The Movie Podcast ·

2025/10/09

On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by returning friend of the show Joachim Rønning to discuss his latest film TRON: ARES. The film follows a highly sophisticated Program, Ares, who is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind’s first encounter with A.I. beings. It stars Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Hasan Minhaj, Jodie Turner-Smith, Arturo Castro, Cameron Monaghan, with Gillian Anderson, and Jeff Bridges. Disney’s

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16:08

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Interview with David...

The Movie Podcast ·

2025/10/08

On this magical episode of The Movie Podcast, Shahbaz is joined by David Henrie and returning friend of the show Janice LeAnn Brown to discuss Season 2 of WIZARDS BEYOND WAVERLY PLACE. In the new season, Billie grapples with the fact that being part of the Russo family might be more complicated than she thought — especially now that she's not the only wizard in the house. Thanks to Roman and Milo’s new magical powers, Justin is now tasked with training three young wizards for the Family Wizard

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28:19

TRON: Ares Review

The Movie Podcast ·

2025/10/07

Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony review Joachim Rønning's TRON: ARES starring Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Hasan Minhaj, Jodie Turner-Smith, Arturo Castro, Cameron Monaghan, with Gillian Anderson, and Jeff Bridges. The film follows a highly sophisticated Program, Ares, who is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind’s first encounter with A.I. beings. Disney’s TRON: Ares releases exclusively in theatres and IMAX October 10, 2025. Interview with

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17:54

Peak Everything Interview with Piper Perabo, Patrick...

The Movie Podcast ·

2025/10/06

On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz sit down with Piper Perabo, Patrick Hivon, and Director Anne Émond at TIFF 50 to discuss their closing night film PEAK EVERYTHING. In the film, Adam (45) is a kind-hearted kennel-owner. Hypersensitive and borderline depressed, he hides his existential fears from his affection-avoidant father, and lets his young assistant take advantage of his good nature. To help combat his eco-anxiety, Adam orders a therapeutic solar lamp. Through the lamp’s

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17:59

The Smashing Machine Interview with Director Benny...

The Movie Podcast ·

2025/10/03

On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz sit down in Toronto with Writer/Director Benny Safdie and UFC Legend Mark Kerr to discuss THE SMASHING MACHINE at TIFF 50. The film stars Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt and is the story of legendary mixed martial arts & UFC fighter Mark Kerr. The Smashing Machine releases exclusively in theatres October 3, 2025 by VVS in Canada and A24 in the United States.Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast

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42:07

Unmasking Ghost of Yōtei with Creative Director Jason...

The Movie Podcast ·

2025/10/03

On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Creative Director Jason Connell of Sucker Punch Productions for an in-depth discussion on the making GHOST OF YŌTEI and the cinematic influences behind it. Set in 1603 in Ezo, Japan, the story follows Atsu, an onryō seeking vengeance against the “Yōtei Six” for slaughtering her family sixteen years earlier. Ghost of Yōtei is out now exclusively on the PlayStation 5 family of systems.Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on

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52:15

AI Actress Tilly Norwood, Christopher Nolan Elected...

The Movie Podcast ·

2025/09/30

MAIN EPISODE ALERT! This week on The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz try to make sense of the rise of AI Actress Tilly Norwood, celebrate Christopher Nolan’s election as the new DGA President, and ask the big question— could Netflix or Paramount actually be buying Warner Bros. Pictures? The guys also share their thoughts from FX’s The Lowdown press conference (another fantastic series) with Ethan Hawke and Sterlin Harjo, plus give their impressions of Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald

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26:16

The Smashing Machine Movie Review (TIFF 50)

The Movie Podcast ·

2025/09/29

Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony review Benny Safdie's THE SMASHING MACHINE at TIFF 50 starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt. The film is the story of legendary mixed martial arts & UFC fighter Mark Kerr. The Smashing Machine releases exclusively in theatres October 3, 2025 by VVS in Canada and A24 in the United States.Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,

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13:15

One Battle After Another Interview with Teyana...

The Movie Podcast ·

2025/09/26

On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by stars Teyana Taylor, Regina Hall, and Chase Infiniti to discuss Paul Thomas Anderson's ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER. when an evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunite to rescue one of their own's daughter. It also stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, and Benicio del Toro. One Battle After Another releases exclusively in theatres and IMAX September 26, 2025. Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now

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21:56

Wayward Interview with Mae Martin, Toni Collette,...

The Movie Podcast ·

2025/09/25

On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz sit down with Mae Martin, Toni Collette, Sarah Gadon, Sydney Topliffe, and Alyvia Alyn Lind to discuss their new Netflix series WAYWARD. The show follows police officer Alex Dempsey and his pregnant wife Laura as they move into their new home. Soon, Alex finds himself connected with two students from the local school for “troubled teens” who are desperate to escape — and could be the key to unearthing everything rotten in the town. Wayward

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24:53

One Battle After Another Movie Review

The Movie Podcast ·

2025/09/23

Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony review Paul Thomas Anderson's ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, Chase Infiniti, and Teyana Taylor. In the film, when an evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunite to rescue one of their own's daughter. One Battle After Another releases exclusively in theatres and IMAX September 26, 2025. Interview with cast coming soon.Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast

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