Ep. 343: The Mandalorian and Grogu

Commentary Track: Masters of the Universe (1987)

With a new Masters of the Universe adventure headed to theaters next week, we figured it was a perfect time to revisit the franchise’s first live-action big-screen outing! Listen separately or watch along as we talk through 1987’s Masters of the Universe, from Dolph Lundgren’s He-Man and Frank Langella’s unforgettable Skeletor to the movie’s attempt to bring Eternia to life on an ’80s budget. Along the way, we discuss the film’s devoted cult following, its place in the wave of fantasy and sci-fi movies of the era, and why it continues to inspire such affection nearly forty years later. By the power of Grayskull, join us for what we hope will be a good journey! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Ep. 343: The Mandalorian and Grogu

(00:00:00) Ep. 343: The Mandalorian and Grogu (00:00:01) Welcome to Movie Film Podcast (00:00:47) Ad-free Commentary on Patreon (00:02:05) Catching Up on Recent Movies and Events (00:03:44) The Changing Landscape of Celebrity Encounters (00:07:36) Deep Water: A Surprisingly Enjoyable Shark Thriller (00:12:04) The Sheep Detectives: A Heartwarming Animated Mystery (00:16:54) Widow's Bay: A Charming Apple TV+ Series (00:22:29) Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War Disappoints (00:29:53) Spider-Man Noir: A Noir Twist on the Web-Slinger (00:36:34) Listener Letters and Michael Jackson Sequel 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