Commentary Track: Masters of the Universe (1987)

Ep. 346: Toy Story 5 / Supergirl (2026)

This week we dive in for spoiler-filled discussions of TOY STORY 5 and the new SUPERGIRL reboot! Plus: Examining the box office trajectory of DISCLOSURE DAY, MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE reactions and much more! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Commentary Track: Supergirl (1984)

(00:00:00) Welcome to the Supergirl Commentary Track (00:00:47) Setting the Stage for Supergirl (00:05:31) The Million Dollar Title Sequence (00:08:32) Argo City and Kara's Arrival on Earth (00:10:16) Helen Slater and Peter O'Toole's Performances (00:12:29) The Problematic Plot and Character Development (00:17:19) Selena: A Flawed Villain (00:26:47) Visual Effects and Special Effects (00:27:53) The Controversial Truck Driver Scene (00:35:41) Superman's Absence and the School Setting With the Girl of Steel flying back into theaters next week, the MovieFilm boys revisit her first solo big-screen adventure, 1984’s SUPERGIRL. Join us as we talk through the cult fave DC Comics spin-off starring Helen Slater, Faye Dunaway and Peter O’Toole, its connections to the Christopher Reeve SUPERMAN series, behind-the-scenes challenges, and the state of comic book movies in the 1980s. Listen separately or watch along for a nostalgic look back at one of the most fascinating entries in the cinematic Super-saga! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Bonus Show: Dead Franchises / Eastwood Retiring?

In this bonus drop we ponder the state of franchise filmmaking in today’s Hollywood, from STAR WARS to MAD MAX, and address news that movie icon Clint Eastwood may be calling it a career at 96. Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Ep. 345: Disclosure Day

(00:00:00) Ep. 345: Disclosure Day (00:00:01) Welcome to Movie Film (00:00:23) Weather Talk and Banter (00:01:36) The Batman and Mr. Freeze (00:03:24) Newscaster Voice and Broadcasting (00:06:15) Pop Culture Jeopardy (00:13:46) Obsession (00:33:16) Scary Movie 6 (00:33:35) Scary Movie Franchise Overview (00:35:15) Analyzing Scary Movie 6 (00:38:04) The Future of Horror Parody Films (01:24:17) Disclosure Day non-spoiler review (01:40:06) Spoiler discussion Steven Spielberg's DISCLOSURE DAY is now in theaters, and the MovieFilm boys have plenty of thoughts in this super-sized discussion of the aliens-among-us pic from the CLOSE ENCOUNTERS director. Plus: MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE box office! OBSESSION! SCARY MOVIE! The JUMP STREET franchise making a comeback and much more! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Ep. 344: Masters of the Universe (2026)

After decades of starts, stops, and false alarms, a big budget reboot of MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE is finally here! Join Brian and Zaki for a spoiler-filled discussion of the new He-Man movie, the challenges of bringing Eternia to life, and why the property has endured for so long. Plus: Listener Letters, thoughts on the legacy of the late Marcia Lucas, the continuing upheavals at 60 MINUTES, and much more! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast