

The MovieFilm Podcast
Zaki Hasan & Brian Hall
Join film critic Zaki Hasan and television writer Brian Hall as they engage in hilarious and insightful conversations on all the latest out of Hollywood, including news, reviews, and interviews with some of the biggest names in movies!
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Mar 21, 2025 • 1h 30min
Ep. 313: Novocaine
Jack Quaid plays a man who can REALLY play through the pain in NOVOCAINE, the number one movie at last week's box office. And while that amount didn't really come out to much, we still had some thoughts on the violent action comedy and why it may be worth checking out. Plus: Conan returns to the Oscars! Max yanks the Looney Tunes library! The Simpsons are running 24/7 and much more! Subscribe at Patreon to listen ad-free: https://www.patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcastListen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Mar 14, 2025 • 2h 11min
Commentary Track: Outbreak
30 years ago a terrifying virus took over movie theaters; and five years after a terrifying virus took over the world the MovieFilm boys decided to rewatch the action thriller OUTBREAK, directed by the late Wolfgang Petersen and starring Dustin Hoffman, for our latest commentary track! Listen separately or watch along as we talk through the project's convoluted backstory, behind-the-scenes stories, humorous asides and much more!Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Mar 7, 2025 • 1h 39min
Ep. 312: Oscar Wrap & Mickey 17
This week we recap our thoughts on last weekend's Oscar ceremony and have an in-depth discussion on this week's big release, the sci-fi fable MICKEY 17, from PARASITE director Bong Joon-Ho. Plus: The state of 007, Marvel's box office fortunes and more!Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Mar 1, 2025 • 1h 46min
Ep. 311: Remembering Gene Hackman
With the passing of Gene Hackman the MovieFilm boys convened to pay tribute to this cinematic giant. In additon, we also remember the late Michelle Trachtenberg and more. Plus: A STAR WARS shakeup? All that, plus Listener Letters and more!Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Feb 21, 2025 • 2h 11min
Commentary Track: Die Hard with a Vengeance
Yippee ki‐yay! This year marks 30 years since DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE hit theaters, and the MovieFilm boys decided to mark the occasion by talking through the second John McClane sequel! Listen separately or watch along with us as we tell behind-the-scenes stories and humorous anecdotes about the New York-set action extravaganza!Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Feb 14, 2025 • 1h 50min
Ep. 310: Captain America: Brave New World
The MCU is back in theaters with CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD, and we have some thoughts on this latest adventure for Marvel’s new star-spangled Avenger! Plus: latest viewings, Listener Letters, and our reactions to the first trailer for THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS!Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Feb 7, 2025 • 2h 21min
Commentary Track: Captain America: The Winter Soldier
On your left! The MovieFilm boys get ready for the latest big screen Captain America adventure by talking through the gold standard, 2014's CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER! What makes this entry such a standout in the entire MCU catalogue? We have plenty of thoughts on the subject, and you can hear them all — along with lots of other observations and laughs — either while watching along with us or listening separately!Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Jan 31, 2025 • 1h 34min
Commentary Track: Office Space
For our latest commentary we ripped off our flair and tore the cover sheets off our TPS reports for a fun track talking through the beloved 1999 cult classic OFFICE SPACE! Listen separately or watch along as we go through behind-the-scenes stories and delve into the deeper meanings of director Mike Judge’s definitive workplace comedy!Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Jan 25, 2025 • 1h 52min
Ep. 309: Wolf Man + Academy Award Noms
This week we unpack Universal’s horror remake WOLF MAN, directed by Leigh Whannell! Plus: Academy Award nominations! SIMPSONS and STAR WARS news and more!Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Jan 21, 2025 • 4min
Patreon Preview: The Wolf Man (1941)
Check out this sneak preview of our commentary for 1941's THE WOLF MAN, one of the crown jewels of Universal's Classic Monsters franchise. For the full track, head over to our Patreon feed at: https://www.patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcastListen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast


