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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

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Episode 206: Yep, Still August...

The MovieFilm Podcast ·

2020/08/22

New releases may be few and far between these days, but there’s still plenty of news for the MovieFilm boys to unpack in our latest episode! Lori Laughlin swaps FULL HOUSE for the big house! WHO'S THE BOSS? and CSI on the reboot train! THE EXORCIST and PLANES, TRAINS, AND AUTOMOBILES on the remake track! Was anyone asking for any of it? We ask the hard questions. Plus: Affleck back as Batman! TENET reviews are out! Much more! Hear it all at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we

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108:11

Commentary Track: Beneath the Planet of the Apes

The MovieFilm Podcast ·

2020/08/12

For their latest commentary track, the MovieFilm boys show some movie monkey love to Beneath the Planet of the Apes, the first sequel to the 1968 sci-fi classic, in celebration of its 50th anniversary. Starring James Franciscus alongside the returning Charlton Heston, this was the first big franchise sequel of the modern era, and it makes for an even more fascinating artifact today than when it first debuted. As longtime listeners already know, Zaki is about as big an Apes fan as it gets, and this

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106:08

Episode 205: The Dog Days of August

The MovieFilm Podcast ·

2020/08/04

With August upon us, the MovieFilm boys reconvene for a late-summer catch up as we unpack the latest Hollywood maneuvers to get movies in front of audiences. Has the outlook for cinema success changed since a few months ago? We discuss what’s being proposed, and whether we’ll see TENET anytime soon (spoiler: no). Also, we remember the late Regis Philbin and Wilford Brimley, ask whether Quibi is the first streaming platform aimed at no one at all, and answer a whole slew of fan questions! Hear it all

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110:58

Commentary Track: Dick Tracy

The MovieFilm Podcast ·

2020/07/26

For our latest commentary track, the MovieFilm boys throw on our bright yellow fedoras and raincoats to watch 1990’s Dick Tracy, celebrating its 30th anniversary this month. Listen alone or watch along as we talk through director/star Warren Beatty’s love letter to the comic strip crimestopper, packed to the gills with memorable makeup worn by big-name stars, and a production design that remains transporting even three decades removed. Check it out via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and

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101:18

Episode 204: Greyhound

The MovieFilm Podcast ·

2020/07/18

It’s a summer without a summer movie season, but the MovieFilm boys still have plenty to podcast about! Hear our thoughts on the straight-to-streaming Tom Hanks WWII thriller Greyhound! Also, when will Hollywood get back in gear and what will that look like? We weigh the variables. Plus: Remembering Carl Reiner, Kelly Preston, and more. Hear it all via the embed below or at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail

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Commentary Track: RoboCop 2

The MovieFilm Podcast ·

2020/07/09

By popular demand! With this summer marking thirty years since the release of RoboCop 2, we decided to watch give it a watch after many commentary requests over the years. Peter Weller returned to star and The Empire Strikes Back’s Irvin Kershner stepped in to direct, but did the cyborg sequel live up to the highwater mark of its predecessor? We have some thoughts, and you can hear them all by listening via the embed below or at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask,

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132:48

Commentary Track: Jaws

The MovieFilm Podcast ·

2020/07/06

The MovieFilm boys wind down July 4th weekend by heading to Amity (it means “friendship”) to talk through one of the greatest movies of all time: JAWS! This one has been long-awaited by us for a long time, and man, do we have a lot to say about Steven Spielberg’s seminal seafaring adventure, which gave birth to the modern blockbuster as we know. Hear behind-the-scenes stories, script analysis, and lots of “oohs” and “aahs” as we talk about why we love this movie so damn much! Check it out at Apple

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102:40

Episode 203: Keaton Returns as Batman!

The MovieFilm Podcast ·

2020/06/30

The MovieFilm show closes out June by discussing some of the big headlines of the last few weeks, including the unexpected news that Michael Keaton is looking to don Batman’s cape and cowl again nearly thirty years after leaving the Batcave. Listen in to hear the details and get our thoughts. In addition, we remember the late Joel Schumacher and Ian Holm, and take stock of the latest release date changes for the rapidly disappearing summer movie season. Plus: MY SPY, IRRESISTIBLE, and much more

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104:32

Episode 202: Da 5 Bloods

The MovieFilm Podcast ·

2020/06/17

This episode we spend some time digging into Spike Lee’s haunting Vietnam War excavation DA 5 BLOODS and explain why it may just be one of the best movies of the year. Additionally, long-awaited threequel BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC dropped its first trailer and we have some thoughts. Plus: TENET gets delayed and so do the Oscars, JURASSIC WORLD is plotting a return and so is INDIANA JONES. What does it all mean for the long and short-term future of Hollywood? We lay it out, and you can hear it via

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140:05

Commentary Track: Batman Begins

The MovieFilm Podcast ·

2020/06/13

As quarantine continues, the MovieFilm boys hop into the Tumbler and celebrate the 15th anniversary of BATMAN BEGINS! Listen in as we geek out about the debut installment of Christopher Nolan’s DARK KNIGHT TRILOGY, delving into its comic book origins and sharing behind-the-scenes tidbits as we go! This was a fun deep dive for us, and we hope you enjoy riding along! Listen via the embed below or at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page

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128:35

Episode 201: Releasing the Snyder Cut!

The MovieFilm Podcast ·

2020/05/28

2020 has brought us a worldwide plague and literal murder hornets, but in what’s the surest sign that the world is about to end, Warner Bros. has confirmed the impending release of the long-rumored, presumed-mythical Zack Snyder cut of 2017’s JUSTICE LEAGUE. How did the infamous flop get its second chance via the new HBO Max streaming platform? In this supersized episode we parse the details and make some predictions about what to expect when it hits next year. Plus: Henry Cavill returns as

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128:43

Commentary Track: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of...

The MovieFilm Podcast ·

2020/05/23

The man with the hat is back! The MovieFilm boys celebrate Memorial Day with their latest INDIANA JONES commentary track: 2008’s INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL. Listen separately or watch along as we talk through the controversial final (for now) Indy adventure from Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, and starring Harrison Ford as the intrepid archeologist, including its production history, plot points, and polarizing public reaction. We have a complicated relationship with this

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99:56

Episode 200!!

The MovieFilm Podcast ·

2020/05/16

The MovieFilm Podcast celebrates 200 episodes by...staying inside and catching up on our streaming. With no big summer releases to unpack (one day, BLACK WIDOW!) we hop in the Wayback and discuss Brian’s journey through the PINK PANTHER film series and Zaki’s bingeing of the seminal ‘90s medical show ER. But that’s not all! Learn how Hollywood is counting on Christopher Nolan to save it, and whether the online-only release of TROLLS WORLD TOUR is a sign of the end times: Plus: STAR WARS news and

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Commentary Track: Avengers: Age of Ultron

The MovieFilm Podcast ·

2020/05/05

The beginning of May normally marks the debut of a brand new Marvel Studios opus, but in the absence of a new release, we’ve decided to dip into the archives for a special commentary track on 2015’s AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON. Listen in for behind-the-scenes stories, comic book factoids, and appreciation for the many ways the second Avengers epic has taken on greater resonance in the five years since its release. You can listen to it all through the embed below or at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher,

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Episode 199: The Last Dance

The MovieFilm Podcast ·

2020/04/21

The MovieFilm boys relive the ‘90s by discussing the all-new ESPN docu-series The Last Dance, looking at Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls’ famous championship run. But that’s not all! We also discuss the possibility of movie theater chains going bankrupt in the wake of COVID-19, Saturday Night Live's attempt to stay in the game while being stuck at home, Martin Scorsese’s latest project being hard up for cash, Star Wars news, and much more! You can listen to it all through the embed below or at

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147:10

Commentary Track: Apollo 13

The MovieFilm Podcast ·

2020/04/12

For the MovieFilm show’s latest commentary track, we watch 1995’s space thriller APOLLO 13 — depicting the real life events that began fifty years ago today! Listen as we dive deep into the Ron Howard-directed drama starring Tom Hanks and explain why it remains a timeless favorite even a quarter-century after its release! Check it out via the embed below or at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to

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Episode 198: Call of the Wild / Bloodshot

The MovieFilm Podcast ·

2020/04/03

The MovieFilm boys are still sheltering-in-place, but we’ve still got plenty to discuss! With Hollywood hitting pause on most new releases for the next few months, we map out what the industry’s future looks like. You can also hear our thoughts on new to VOD releases Call of the Wild and Bloodshot, and all the other stuff we’ve been doing in lockdown. Plus: Star Wars news...because there’s always Star Wars news! Hear it all through the embed below or at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and

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Commentary Track: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ('90)

The MovieFilm Podcast ·

2020/03/26

We might be stuck indoors, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have a shell of a time! For our latest commentary, as the MovieFilm boys (and special guest Sean Coyle) celebrate thirty years of T-U-R-T-L-E power with 1990’s TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES. Listen on it’s own or watch along as we swap behind-the-scenes trivia, Easter eggs, and our stories about seeing it the first time! Cowabunga dudes, hear it all through the embed below or at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always

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Episode 197: Movies in the Time of Corona

The MovieFilm Podcast ·

2020/03/21

A statewide shelter-in-place order for California means the MovieFilm boys don’t have any new releases to review, but we’ve still got plenty to discuss as we take stock of Hollywood’s maneuvering around the COVID-19 crisis, from closed theaters to cancelled release dates to questions about what comes next. Plus: Star Wars news, the Cats “butthole cut” (??), and more! Hear it all through the embed below or at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our

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132:33

Commentary Track: Batman Forever

The MovieFilm Podcast ·

2020/03/15

Val Kilmer! Tommy Lee Jones! Jim Carrey! In addition to being the most awkward carpool of all time, it’s also the cast of 1995’s BATMAN FOREVER. With pandemic panic gripping the world, the MovieFilm Dynamic Duo hunker down in our bunkers to mark the movie’s 25th anniversary! Listen as we talk through Joel Schumacher’s rubber-and-leather infused directing debut for the Dark Knight Detective. We have complicated feelings about this one, but hopefully you won’t feel that way about listening! Hear it

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