Ep. 341: The MovieFilm Mailbag

Commentary Track: Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story

On this week’s episode, we’re diving into Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story — a parody so sharp it might’ve broken the entire music biopic genre. We get into John C. Reilly’s bizarrely committed performance, the all-timer Beatles sequence, and why “Let’s Duet” has no right being that catchy. Along the way, we touch on the stacked cameos, the Apatow-era writing, and how this thing still hits harder than most “serious” biopics. So strap in — and remember: you don’t want no part of this commentary track. Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Commentary Track: All the President’s Men

(00:00:00) Revisiting All the President's Men: A Timeless Thriller (00:05:09) How Robert Redford Shaped the Watergate Film (00:16:26) The Meticulous Craft of All the President's Men (00:45:19) Balancing Historical Fact with Cinematic Drama (00:53:44) The Importance of Institutional Separation in Journalism (01:11:13) Modern Media Challenges and the Need for Fact-Checking (01:26:21) The Changing Workflow and Discipline of Journalism (01:36:14) The Film's Commitment to Historical Events and Realism (02:00:53) Confronting Indecency and the Power of Individual Conscience (02:16:53) The Film's Timeless Message and Podcast Wrap-Up For our latest commentary track we mark the 50th anniversary of All the President’s Men, revisiting Alan J. Pakula’s classic 1976 thriller. Listen separately or watch along as we talk through the film’s meticulous reporting, Redford and Hoffman’s iconic pairing, and how a story built on phone calls and note-taking still manages to feel like one of the most gripping movies ever made, with plenty of behind-the-scenes stories and digressions along the way. Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Ep. 341: The MovieFilm Mailbag

It's an oversized mailbag episode of MovieFilm this week as we answer a whole slew of fan questions on a whole slew of topics new and old! Plus: Reactions to THE DRAMA and THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE, more LORD OF THE RINGS on the way, discussing the trailer for HBO's HARRY POTTER series, and much more! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Commentary Track: Lethal Weapon 3

(00:00:00) Initial Thoughts on the Film's Tone and Opening Sequence (00:06:32) How Lethal Weapon 3 Embraced a Lighter Tone (00:15:00) Exploring the Enduring Rapport of Riggs, Murtaugh, and Leo (00:23:22) The Evolution of the Series and Lorna Cole's Introduction (00:31:40) Lethal Weapon 3's Timely Release Amidst LA Tensions (00:41:37) The Emotional Toll of Gang Violence on Roger Murtaugh (00:54:38) The Perfect Match and the Infamous Range Rover Story (01:05:20) From Three Stooges to Father-Son Shaving Rituals (01:18:26) Carrie Fisher's Impact and Brian's Epic Graduation Story (01:33:21) Richard Donner's Action Prowess and Critical Reception (01:43:21) The Explosive Finale and Murtaugh's Retirement Decision (01:56:10) Final Thoughts, Post-Credits Surprises, and Listener Engagement We’re never too old for this! The MovieFilm boys continue our periodic journeys through the Lethal Weapon series with 1992’s Lethal Weapon 3! Listen along as we revisit Riggs & Murtaugh’s third outing, with director Richard Donner dialing up the comedy, introducing Rene Russo’s Lorna Cole, and somehow blowing up even more of Los Angeles. Along the way, we talk Joe Pesci’s return as Leo Getz, the film’s lighter tone, and where this one lands in the series as a whole. Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Ep. 340: Project Hail Mary

(00:00:00) Hosts Discuss Busy Schedules and Recording Challenges (00:03:15) The Ongoing Pain and Resolution of Brian's Dental Issues (00:06:35) From Mid-Life Musings to Pop Culture Embarrassments (00:14:42) Deconstructing the Phoniness of Modern Influencer Culture (00:29:38) Exploring the Clever Premise of Jury Duty: Company Retreat (00:35:51) Access Ad-Free Episodes and Bonus Conversations (00:37:05) Analyzing the New Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer (00:51:05) John Krasinski Leads New Jack Ryan Ghost War Film (00:57:01) The Conclusion of Villeneuve's Dune Trilogy and Box Office Battle (01:10:40) First Impressions and Box Office Success of Project Hail Mary (01:29:05) Exploring Themes of Cooperation and Grace's Journey with Rocky (01:46:21) The Film's Positive Message and Earnest Tone (01:53:44) Final Thoughts and How to Engage with the Podcast In this episode, the MovieFilm boys buckle in and blast off for a deep dive into this week's smash hit science fiction opus PROJECT HAIL MARY! Plus: new trailers for SPIDER-MAN, DUNE, and JACK RYAN, the new season of THE BACHELORETTE implodes and we have some thoughts, and much more! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast