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PODCAST

The MovieFilm Podcast

Zaki Hasan & Brian Hall

Join film critic Zaki Hasan and television writer Brian Hall as they engage in hilarious and insightful conversations on all the latest out of Hollywood, including news, reviews, and interviews with some of the biggest names in movies!

tv & film

All Episodes

100:46

Commentary Track: The Flash (1990 Pilot)

The MovieFilm Podcast ·

2023/06/12

With the Flash about to make his solo debut on the big screen this week, we thought it was a perfect time to dip into the archives and watch the Scarlet Speedster's FIRST movie: the feature-length pilot episode of the 1990 THE FLASH television series! Listen separately or watch along with us as we talk through this fascinating artifact from a time when onscreen superheroes weren't quite as common as they are now, and John Wesley Shipp in moulded rubber was exactly what was missing in primetime. Why

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71:01

Fast X

The MovieFilm Podcast ·

2023/05/29

Dominic Toretto and his family are back, and so are the MovieFilm boys to talk FAST X -- the latest entry in the freewheeling FAST & FURIOUS franchise! Brian is on go, but he was able to get on a phonecall while wandering the streets of Rome, because that's how important it was for him to discuss this latest caper. But that's not all! We remember Ray Stevenson, Tina Turner, and of course Quentin Tarentino's ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD hero Rick Dalton! We may be separated by an ocean, but even

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134:25

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

The MovieFilm Podcast ·

2023/05/14

The MovieFilm boys ring in the start of summer movie season with our in-depth discussion of GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3! Hear our thoughts on whether this latest Marvel Cinematic Universe entry turns things around, or whether superhero fatigue is really setting in. Plus: CLIFFHANGER and BEETLEJUICE get belated sequels, what the Writers Guild strike means for audiences, Listener Letters, and much more!

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98:09

Summer Movie Preview 2023

The MovieFilm Podcast ·

2023/05/01

It's a low key MovieFilm this week as Zaki and Brian get caught up on their recent viewing experiences and cycle through some Listener Letters while also looking at some of the big movies coming up this summer season, and whether we're as excited for them as we might have been a few years ago. Plus: Remembering Jerry Springer, bidding farewell to James Corden, and much more!

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115:36

Air / The Super Mario Bros. Movie

The MovieFilm Podcast ·

2023/04/16

The MovieFilm boys reconvene after a brief break for fresh discussion of box office hits AIR and THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE! Plus: New movie and TV announcements from STAR WARS CELEBRATION, Listener Letters, and much more!

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97:58

Shazam! Fury of the Gods

The MovieFilm Podcast ·

2023/03/23

The boys are back for an in-depth discussion on the new superhero sequel SHAZAM! FURY OF THE GODS! Plus: Trailers for a NINJA TURTLES reboot and a POWER RANGERS reunion, Oscar wrap, YELLOWSTONE love and much more!

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134:49

Creed III / Scream VI

The MovieFilm Podcast ·

2023/03/12

There are two big legacy sequels in theaters now -- CREED III and SCREAM VI -- and the MovieFilm boys reconvene to discuss both! Dive in for in-depth discussion on how these films live up to their lineage, and what we'd like to see next from their franchises. Plus: Zaki's thoughts on the CW's new series GOTHAM KNIGHTS, Brian's reflections on revisiting TITANIC in 3D, Oscar fever in Hollywood, and much more!

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134:11

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

The MovieFilm Podcast ·

2023/02/27

In a rare occurrence, the MovieFilm boys were actually in the same location when recording this latest episode, and we sure had a lot of ground to cover! The MCU debuted Phase 5 with last week's release of ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA, and the reaction has proved polarizing, to put it kindly. Well, we're here to add some clarity to the conversation, pointing out the good and the less-good in Paul Rudd's superhero threequel. But that's not all! We also caught the brand new horror comedy COCAINE

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121:42

Commentary Track: Ant-Man

The MovieFilm Podcast ·

2023/02/17

The latest Ant-Man adventure, QUANTUMANIA, is in theaters now, and we figured what better time to sit down and rewatch the original ANT-MAN from 2015 and offer some thoughts and analyses along the way! Listen separately or watch along with our first commentary track of 2023 for lots of behind-the-scenes insight, a bit of backstory, and oh, so many digressions about so many different topics! It's a fun one, and we hope you'll get some big laughs even if he is just a teeny hero!

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126:15

A Super Future for DC?

The MovieFilm Podcast ·

2023/02/10

With the recent reveal by DC Studios' James Gunn of the company's upcoming slate of superhero offerings across film, television, and animation, we take a deep dive into the announced roster, offering thoughts on what seems likely and unlikely to come to fruition. Plus: Disney says TOY STORY 5 is coming, Brian gives his thoughts on POKER FACE, Zaki has his take on STAR TREK: PICARD, and all the usual fun and frivolity you've come to expect from the MovieFilm experience!

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110:30

The Last of Us

The MovieFilm Podcast ·

2023/01/29

It's the first MovieFilm of 2023! This week, we talk up HBO's hit videogame adaption THE LAST OF US! Hear the thoughts of one fan of the game (Brian) and one novice (Zaki) for what we hope will be a fully rounded conversation about the ups and downs of the Pedro Pascal series! Plus: Catching up on recent viewings, Listener Letters, and so much more!

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112:15

Glass Onion + 2022 Wrap

The MovieFilm Podcast ·

2023/01/01

We thought we were done for the year, but the MovieFilm boys are sneaking in one last episode for 2022! This week: In-depth discussions of THE FABELMANS, VIOLENT NIGHT, and Netflix's new KNIVES OUT mystery GLASS ONION! Plus: Listener Letters, our 2022 wrap-up and more!

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110:16

Avatar: The Way of Water

The MovieFilm Podcast ·

2022/12/23

After 13 long years, the wait is over! AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER is in theaters, and we're here with our takes on James Cameron's much-anticipated sequel! In additon, hear our takes on THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN, Dreamworks' PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH, and Paramount+ miniseries 1923. Plus: Catching up on the lastest DC movie news, Listener Letters, and much more! It's the last regular show of 2022, but we've got plenty to say, so give it a listen and send us your thoughts!

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128:10

Andor Wrap-Up + DC Decisions

The MovieFilm Podcast ·

2022/12/11

After a brief layover, the MovieFilm boys reconvene to talk about the recently-concluded first season of ANDOR, digging into what makes this STAR WARS spin-off so special. But that's not all! In addition to quick takes on THE MENU, CLERKS III, and AMSTERDAM, we also offer our thoughts on the new trailers for GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, VOL.3 and INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY. Plus: Remembering Jason David Frank and Kirstie Alley, big decision at DC, and much more!

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146:40

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

The MovieFilm Podcast ·

2022/11/20

The anticipated sequel BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER is in its second weekend, and the MovieFilm boys are here with their thoughts on the Marvel Studios sequel. Does it measure up to the first film? How does it honor the late Chadwick Boseman's legacy? Listen in for our spoiler and non-spoiler reactions. But that's not all! We also remember legendary Batman voice actor Kevin Conroy on his passing, take stock of the Elon Musk-induced chaos at Twitter, and much more!

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104:36

Gunn Pointed at DC

The MovieFilm Podcast ·

2022/11/03

With last week's news that filmmaker James Gunn is co-head of the newly-named DC Studios, the MovieFilm boys chime in with their thoughts on the news, and what it may mean going forward. But that's not all! We also discuss Henry Cavill making his it official that he's back as Superman, and what it means that Harrison Ford is joining the MCU, and more! Plus: Quick thoughts on Netflix's new streaming series BLOCKBUSTER, some listener letters, and more!

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111:35

Black Adam

The MovieFilm Podcast ·

2022/10/23

The hierarchy of power at the MovieFilm Podcast is about to change with our discussion of the DC Comics-based blockbuster, BLACK ADAM! Does Dwayne Johnson’s long-in-coming every into the superhero sweepstakes measure up to expectations? Listen in as we go in-depth for a spirited back-and-forth. Also: The CREED III trailer and Sylvester Stallone’s war on the ROCKY producers, some thoughts on the just-wrapped SHE-HULK and the continuing ANDOR, and much more!

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110:14

Werewolf by Night

The MovieFilm Podcast ·

2022/10/10

This week we reconvene for a discussion of the new Disney+ Halloween special WEREWOLF BY NIGHT! Plus:,A fun catch-up on some of the latest headlines out of Hollywood, including news that cult sitcom COMMUNITY is returning as a feature film, and Hugh Jackman is returning as Wolverine in Marvel’s upcoming DEADPOOL 3! Also: Listener Letters, Brian’s Paris trip, Zaki’s meeting with the new KNIVES OUT cast, and more!

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121:57

Andor + Diego Luna Interview

The MovieFilm Podcast ·

2022/09/26

The MovieFilm boys reconvene for an in-depth, spoiler-filled discussion about the latest STAR WARS series on Disney+: ANDOR! Plus: Hear Zaki's extended interview with series star/producer Diego Luna about reprising his now-iconic role! Also: Quick takes on CLERKS III, CONFESS, FLETCH, DON'T WORRY, DARLING, the new QUANTUM LEAP and much more!

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139:47

Commentary Track: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

The MovieFilm Podcast ·

2022/09/19

With the latest STAR WARS series ANDOR premiering this week on Disney+, the MovieFilm boys thought it was a perfect opportunity to watch the film that inspired it, 2016's ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY. Watch along with us or listen separately as we delve into the journey of this STAR WARS "side-quel" on its journey from concept to completion, with observations, anecdotes, and hopefully a few laughs along the way!

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