The MovieFilm Podcast

Ep. 343: The Mandalorian and Grogu

This is the way? STAR WARS is back in theaters this weekend with THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU, and Brian and Zaki share their thoughts on the Lucasfilm opus starring Pedro Pascal and Jeremy Allen White! Plus: thoughts on Stephen Colbert's final LATE SHOW, controversies over Christopher Nolan's THE ODYSSEY and much more!  Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Bonus Show: Too Many Popcorn Buckets!

In this bonus show we discuss the joys of opening toys, concerning tracking for the MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE movie, and the proliferation of exclusive popcorn buckets at movie theaters...plus more! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Commentary Track: Solo: A Star Wars Story

After years of listener requests, the MovieFilm boys finally tackle SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY with a full commentary track! Join us as we revisit the galaxy’s most unexpectedly charming spinoff, dig into the film’s famously troubled production history, debate Alden Ehrenreich’s surprisingly great turn as Han, celebrate Donald Glover’s effortlessly cool Lando, and ask how this movie went from “disappointment” to genuine fan favorite. Along the way: tangents on Star Wars fatigue, underappreciated franchise entries, outrageous expanded universe connections, and the lingering heartbreak that Lucasfilm never followed up on that ending. Queue up SOLO, hit play when we tell you, and jump to hyperspace with us. Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Commentary Track: The Mummy Returns

For our latest commentary track we celebrate the 25th anniversary of 2001's The Mummy Returns, digging into a sequel bursting at the seams with early-2000s excess, dodgy CGI, and peak Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz charm. We chat about director Stephen Sommers’ go-for-broke approach, the Rock’s infamous Scorpion King debut, and whether lightning can strike twice for this adventure-horror follow-up. It’s a lively, affectionate commentary on a movie that’s equal parts spectacle, nostalgia, and beautiful chaos! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Ep. 342: Michael / The Devil Wears Prada 2

(00:00:00) Welcome to the Show: Deep Dish Pizza & Patreon Perks (00:05:21) Revisiting Ferris Bueller, Jerry Maguire, and Fight Club on the Big Screen (00:19:16) Sydney Sweeney Controversy and the Thrills of 'The Housemaid' (00:29:11) Josh Johnson's Stand-Up and a Fresh Look at 'Gotham' (00:34:02) Unpacking the Enduring Legacy of Lorne Michaels and SNL (00:44:51) Tribute to a Comic Book and Television Writing Legend (00:49:02) Quentin Tarantino's Blessing for a Wild Crossover Sequel (00:55:11) Navigating the Streaming Wars as an 'Arms Dealer' (01:01:21) The Mandalorian & Grogu: A New Era for Star Wars in Theaters (01:18:06) Amina Reviews the Highly Anticipated Fashion Sequel (01:36:09) Initial Reactions to the Michael Jackson Biopic (01:46:51) Analyzing the Film's Portrayal and Brand Management of Michael Jackson (01:56:35) Exploring the Film's Lack of Depth and Missed Opportunities (02:04:56) Wrestling with the Controversial Figure and the Film's Impact (02:13:20) Connect with Us: Patreon, Social Media, and Show Sign-Off In this week’s show, we dig into the high-stakes Michael Jackson biopic MICHAEL, and Brian.talks THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 with Zaki's wife Amina. Plus: the new documentary about Lorne Michaels, remembering comics legend Gerry Conway, and digging into early box office tracking for THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU and what it might mean for STAR WARS on the big screen — plus more! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast