Moviewallas

Episode 592 – Project Hail Mary / How To Make A Killing

Moviewallas is on YouTube! Welcome back to Moviewallas, your weekly dose of film reviews, movie news, and general banter – in theatres, on streaming, or in the back of an airplane. This week, Joe, Rashmi, and Yazdi take on two very different movies: the darkly comedic How to Make a Killing and the hugely anticipated, surprisingly emotional Project Hail Mary. ☕ [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2615.png] Tea check: No new snacks this time – just a fresh round of tea, a little British supermarket hierarchy, and enough energy to power one very enthusiastic space-movie conversation. ⸻ 📺 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4fa.png] Streaming Picks – “I Can’t Find Anything to Watch…” 👠 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f460.png] Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model – Netflix Rashmi revisits the world of America’s Next Top Model through this docuseries, and the group reflects on how wildly our perspective on reality TV, exploitation, and “empowerment” has changed over the last 20 years. 💘 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f498.png] Crazy, Stupid, Love – Netflix Yazdi goes with this slick, star-packed romantic dramedy starring Ryan Gosling, Steve Carell, Emma Stone, Julianne Moore, Marisa Tomei, Kevin Bacon, and Josh Groban. Contrived? Sure. Still a fun watch? Also yes. 🧢 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f9e2.png] Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man – Netflix (coming March 20) Joe makes a rare future-facing pick, getting excited for the return of Tommy Shelby and the Peaky Blinders universe. Here’s hoping the movie has a story worthy of the comeback. [https://moviewallas.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/projectHailMary-203x300.jpg][https://moviewallas.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/how-to-make-a-killing-203x300.jpg] 💸 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4b8.png] How to Make a Killing John Patton Ford follows up Emily the Criminal with this dark comedy about inheritance, murder, and family dysfunction. Starring Glen Powell, Margaret Qualley, and Ed Harris, the film gave the hosts plenty to chew on. 🚀 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f680.png] Project Hail Mary This one gets a full-throated reaction. Based on the Andy Weir novel and directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, Project Hail Mary stars Ryan Gosling as a man waking up alone on a spaceship with Earth’s future in his hands. Joe and Yazdi came in with serious affection for the book – and plenty of fear about how hard it would be to adapt – while Rashmi went in fresh. The result? A big, emotional, funny, visually inventive sci-fi movie that gave all three hosts a lot to talk about. ⸻ 💬 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4ac.png] Like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoy spoiler-light movie conversations with strong opinions, good humor, and the occasional tea-fueled tangent. 🎙 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f399.png] Hosted by: Joe, Rashmi & Yazdi 📺 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4fa.png] Watch on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts 📍 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4cd.png] Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @moviewallas 🌐 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f310.png] www.moviewallas.com ⸻ 🕰 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f570.png] Timestamps 00:00 – Start 01:53 – Streaming Picks 02:08 – Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model 04:55 – Crazy, Stupid, Love 06:42 – Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man 09:00 – How to Make a Killing 1 8:14 – Project Hail Mary ⸻ #Moviewallas #MoviePodcast #ProjectHailMary #HowToMakeAKilling #RyanGosling #AndyWeir #GlenPowell #MargaretQualley #PhilLordAndChrisMiller #StreamingPicks #TooManyMoviesTooLittleTime

Episode 591 – The Bride / Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair

Moviewallas is on YouTube! Welcome back to Moviewallas, your weekly dose of film reviews, movie news, and general banter – in theatres, on streaming, or in the back of an airplane. This week, Joe, Rashmi, and Yazdi tackle two very different kinds of cinematic reanimation: Maggie Gyllenhaal’s ambitious The Bride and Quentin Tarantino’s long-awaited Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair. 🍬 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f36c.png] Snack check: Lunar New Year rice treats, German gummies, chocolate rolls, ginger jelly sweets, and a fresh round of tea power this episode. Sugar levels are high. Opinions are too. ⸻ 📺 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4fa.png] Streaming Picks – “I Can’t Find Anything to Watch…” 👵 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f475.png] Eleanor the Great – Netflix Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut is a warm, funny, bittersweet character piece led by the wonderful June Squibb. A small film with a big heart. 🔫 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f52b.png] The Killer – Tubi Yazdi’s John Woo deep dive leads to this Hong Kong classic – stylish, influential, and a reminder that Tubi has some serious gems if you’re willing to dig. ⏳ [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/23f3.png] In Time – Tubi Justin Timberlake, Amanda Seyfried, Cillian Murphy, and one of the great high-concept sci-fi premises of the 2010s. Yazdi also makes the case for Tubi as an underrated free streaming treasure chest. ⚖ [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2696.png] Nuremberg – Netflix Joe revisits this awards-season historical drama and highlights the performances of Rami Malek and Russell Crowe, along with the film’s fascinating take on the postwar trials. ⸻ [https://moviewallas.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/thebride-202x300.jpg] [https://moviewallas.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/kbtwba-240x300.jpg] ⚡ [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/26a1.png] The Bride Maggie Gyllenhaal reimagines the Frankenstein myth through a steampunk, gangster-inflected, fiercely stylized lens. With Jesse Buckley, Christian Bale, Annette Bening, and Penélope Cruz in the mix, this one gave the hosts a lot to wrestle with – from its bold visual ambition to the sheer amount it tries to do at once. A movie to admire, argue with, and maybe be a little baffled by. 🗡 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f5e1.png] Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair Tarantino’s long-rumored unified cut of Kill Bill Vol. 1 & 2 is finally here. The team discusses how the combined version plays, what’s changed, and whether seeing it as one four-hour experience makes it even better – or simply different. Either way, it’s a chance to revisit one of modern cinema’s great revenge sagas in all its blood-soaked glory. ⸻ 💬 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4ac.png] Like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoy smart, spoiler-light film discussions with strong opinions, movie love, and occasional ginger-induced chaos. 🎙 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f399.png] Hosted by: Joe, Rashmi & Yazdi 📺 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4fa.png] Watch on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts 📍 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4cd.png] Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @moviewallas 🌐 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f310.png] www.moviewallas.com ⸻ 🕰 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f570.png] Timestamps 00:00 – Start 04:48 – Streaming Picks 05:26 – Eleanor The Great 07:54 – The Killer 09:24 – In Time 11:33 – Nuremberg 13:50 – The Bride 28:02 – Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair ⸻ #Moviewallas #MoviePodcast #TheBride #KillBill #KillBillTheWholeBloodyAffair #MaggieGyllenhaal #JesseBuckley #ChristianBale #QuentinTarantino #StreamingPicks #TooManyMoviesTooLittleTime

Episode 590 – Best Movies of 2025 / Oscars Reactions

Moviewallas is on YouTube! Welcome back to Moviewallas, your weekly dose of film reviews, movie news, and movie-lover banter — in theatres, on streaming, or in the back of an airplane. [https://moviewallas.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Mug-Masked-275x300.png] In this episode, Joe, Rashmi, and Yazdi dive into their favorite movies of 2025, comparing personal Top 10 lists and highlighting the films that surprised, moved, and stuck with them throughout the year. From bold international cinema and indie discoveries to major studio releases and festival favorites, the conversation covers a wide range of standout films from the past year. Along the way the team discusses everything from emotional storytelling and memorable performances to unexpected genre hits and films that sparked passionate debate. In the final segment, the Moviewallas turn their attention to the 2025 Oscar nominations, sharing reactions to the biggest categories — including Best Picture, Best Director, the acting races, and International Feature — and talking through what surprised them, what made sense, and what they’ll be watching closely on awards night. If you’re looking for great movie recommendations or want to hear a lively discussion about the year in film, this is the episode for you. 💬 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4ac.png] Like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoy smart film conversations with a bit of humor and strong opinions. 🎙 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f399.png] Hosted by: Joe, Rashmi & Yazdi 📺 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4fa.png] Watch on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts 📍 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4cd.png] Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @moviewallas 🌐 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f310.png] www.moviewallas.com ---------------------------------------- Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Start 00:02:45 – Personal Top Tens 00:03:24 – Resurrection 00:05:15 – The Perfect Neighbor 00:06:44 – F1: The Movie 00:08:41 – Sentimental Value 00:11:53 – Zootopia 2 00:13:02 – Bugonia 00:16:23 – The Secret Agent 00:18:21 – The Voice of Hind Rajab 00:20:16 – One Battle After Another 00:22:27 – A House of Dynamite 00:24:55 – All That’s Left of You 00:27:39 – Sovereign 00:31:04 – Marty Supreme 00:33:12 – No Other Choice 00:35:03 – Black Bag 00:36:58 – Roof Man / A Nice Indian Boy / The Ballad of Wallis Island 00:38:03 – The Materialists 00:40:57 – It Was Just An Accident 00:41:54 – The Left Handed Girl 00:42:46 – M3GAN 2.0 00:45:16 – Sinners 00:51:28 – Predator: Badlands 00:54:16 – Twinless 01:02:59 – Moviewallas Discuss the Oscar Nominations 01:03:48 – Best Picture 01:05:06 – Best Director 01:07:13 – Best Actor 01:09:18 – Best Actress 01:10:59 – Best Supporting Actor 01:11:31 – Best Supporting Actress 01:12:54 – Best Foreign Language Film ---------------------------------------- #HASHTAGS #Moviewallas #BestMovies2025 #Top10Movies #OscarNominations #MoviePodcast #FilmPodcast #MovieReviews #FilmDiscussion #CinemaLovers #MovieRecommendations #IndieFilms #InternationalCinema #PredatorBadlands #M3GAN2 #Zootopia2 #TooManyMoviesTooLittleTime

Episode 589 – “Wuthering Heights” / Pillion

Moviewallas is on YouTube! Welcome back to Moviewallas, your weekly dose of film reviews, movie news, and general banter – in theatres, on streaming, or in the back of an airplane. This week, Joe, Rashmi, and Yazdi tackle two wildly different cinematic experiences: the provocative indie Pillion and Emerald Fennell’s lush, divisive adaptation of Wuthering Heights. 🍫 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f36b.png] Snack check: Mango-chili dark chocolate straight from Mexico City sets the tone – bold, unexpected, and a little dangerous. Much like the films we’re reviewing. ---------------------------------------- 📺 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4fa.png] Streaming Picks – “I Can’t Find Anything to Watch…” 🌊 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f30a.png] Undercurrent (Ullozhukku) – Netflix A flood traps a grieving family in this intense Malayalam drama we first saw at IFFLA. Claustrophobic, emotionally charged, and unforgettable. 🛥 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f6e5.png] Triangle of Sadness – Netflix (Feb 21) Ruben Östlund’s razor-sharp satire finally lands on Netflix. Gender politics, class warfare, and one dinner scene you’ll never forget. 👑 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f451.png] Bridgerton Season 4 (Part 1) – Netflix Lavish, romantic, and gloriously anachronistic. If you’re in the mood for swooning and scandal, Netflix has you covered. ---------------------------------------- [https://moviewallas.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/pillion-204x300.jpg] [https://moviewallas.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/wuthering-240x300.jpg] 🏍 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f3cd.png] Pillion This one sparked serious conversation. A shy young man is pulled into the world of a dominant biker, and what unfolds is funny, uncomfortable, emotional, and surprisingly layered. Anchored by fearless performances from Harry Melling and Alexander Skarsgard, Pillion is bold filmmaking that refuses to play it safe. It’s not for everyone – but it’s undeniably memorable. 🌪 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f32a.png] “Wuthering Heights” (2026) Emerald Fennell brings maximalist style to Emily Brontë’s classic tale of destructive love. Starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, this adaptation leans heavily into mood, sensuality, and striking visuals. We debate whether the passion translates, whether the characters earn their tragedy, and whether style can carry a story this iconic. ----------------------------------------   💬 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4ac.png] Like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoy smart, spoiler-light film discussions with strong opinions and zero pretension. 🎙 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f399.png] Hosted by: Joe, Rashmi & Yazdi 📺 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4fa.png] Watch on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts 📍 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4cd.png] Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @moviewallas 🌐 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f310.png] www.moviewallas.com ----------------------------------------   🕰 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f570.png] Timestamps 00:00 – Start 03:44 – Streaming Picks 04:07 – Undercurrent (Ullozhukku) 06:02 – Triangle of Sadness 09:35 – Bridgerton Season 4 11:25 – Pillion 25:39 – Wuthering Heights

Episode 588 – Scarlet / The Moment

Moviewallas is on YouTube! Welcome back to Moviewallas – your weekly dose of film reviews, movie news, and general banter (in theaters, on streaming, or in the back of an airplane). This week Joe, Rashmi, and Yazdi are fueled by Costco mango cakes, working through a few new mic-setup quirks, and diving into two very different watches: Scarlet and The Moment. Plus, we’re back with “I Can’t Find Anything to Watch on Video On Demand” – three non-Netflix picks to rescue your queue. 🍰 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f370.png] Snack check + production note Yazdi brings individually wrapped mango cakes (dangerously addictive), and Joe shares a quick update on the podcast audio setup as the team tweaks the new recording gear. 📺 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4fa.png] Streaming Picks – • Just Like Heaven (Paramount+) – Rashmi revisits this warm, early-2000s comfort watch with Reese Witherspoon and Mark Ruffalo – “like a hug,” and it still holds up. • The Librarians (KPBS on YouTube) – Yazdi recommends this timely documentary about banned books and the librarians caught in the middle, including the very real threats some have faced.   [https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/yt_favicon_ringo2.png] • Banned Books and the Librarians Caught in …   [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywQOCY-qDzE] • Die My Love (MUBI) – Joe champions Lynne Ramsay’s polarizing, visceral fever-dream starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson – a film that’s less about plot and more about impact. (Even if you don’t love it, the performances are the reason to watch.) [https://moviewallas.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/scarlet-200x300.jpg] [https://moviewallas.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/the-moment-203x300.jpg] 🎬 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f3ac.png] Scarlet A new animated feature from Mamoru Hosoda (director of Mirai), Scarlet delivers absolutely stunning visuals – the kind you want to pause and frame – with a story that sparked debate. The group agrees the animation is breathtaking, but wrestles with pacing, mythology, and how well the emotional beats translate. If you love ambitious animation (and don’t mind a little chaos in the world-building), you’ll want to hear where everyone lands. 🎬 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f3ac.png] The Moment A mockumentary-style satire set in the pop-music machine, The Moment wins the room with its humor, self-awareness, and industry-side-eye. Even coming in with mixed familiarity on Charli XCX, all three hosts get pulled into the absurdity – with major shout-outs for the comedic timing, the supporting cast, and how sharply it skewers the push-pull between “art” and “commerce.” This one surprised us, and we break down why it works even if you don’t know the pop world it’s playing in. 💬 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4ac.png] Like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoy spoiler-light film talk with strong opinions, snack tangents, and the occasional tech gremlin. 🎙 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f399.png] Hosted by: Joe, Rashmi & Yazdi 📺 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4fa.png] Watch on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts 📍 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4cd.png] Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @moviewallas 🌐 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f310.png] www.moviewallas.com ⸻ 🕰 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f570.png] Timestamps 00:00 – Start 03:11 – Streaming Picks 04:41 – Just Like Heaven 05:58 – The Librarians 07:52 – Die My Love 12:42 – Scarlet 23:17 – The Moment ⸻ #Moviewallas #MoviePodcast #Scarlet #TheMoment #StreamingPicks #JustLikeHeaven #TheLibrarians #DieMyLove #MamoruHosoda #CharliXCX #FilmPodcast #MovieReviews #TooManyMoviesTooLittleTime