

The Movie Podcast
The Movie Podcast
The Movie Podcast is a top film and entertainment show that is Tomatometer-Approved and releases new episodes, interviews, and reviews all throughout the week. Hosted by: Daniel Baptista, Shahbaz Siddiqui, & Anthony Gagliardi. Follow @TheMoviePodcast on Instagram, TikTok, Letterboxd, and X. Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca
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Feb 18, 2026 • 27min
Crime 101 Interview with Director Bart Layton
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz sit-down in Toronto with CRIME 101 Writer and Director Bart Layton to discuss his new crime thriller. Set against the sun-bleached grit of Los Angeles, the film weaves the tale of an elusive jewel thief (Chris Hemsworth) whose string of heists along the 101 freeway have mystified police. When he eyes the score of a lifetime, his path crosses that of a disillusioned insurance broker (Halle Berry) who is facing her own crossroads. Convinced he has found a pattern, a relentless detective (Mark Ruffalo) is closing in, raising the stakes even higher. As the heist approaches, the line between hunter and hunted begins to blur, and all three are faced with life-defining choices–and the realisation that there can be no turning back. Crime 101 is now playing in theatres.
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Feb 13, 2026 • 34min
Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie Special Feat. Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined twice by Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol to discuss their brand new film NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE. When their plan to book a show at the Rivoli goes horribly wrong, Matt and Jay accidentally travel back to the year 2008. This episode features two interviews with Matt and Jay. The first is spoiler-free and was recorded during TIFF 50 in Toronto, followed by a special spoiler-filled conversation for fans who’ve seen the film. Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie releases exclusively in theatres February 13, 2026.
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Feb 10, 2026 • 30min
Wuthering Heights Movie Review (2026)
Daniel and Shahbaz review Emerald Fennell’s “WUTHERING HEIGHTS", loosely inspired by Emily Brontë's 1847 novel. The film is a bold and original imagining of one of the greatest love stories of all time and stars Margot Robbie as Cathy and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff, whose forbidden passion for one another turns from romantic to intoxicating in an epic tale of lust, love and madness. "Wuthering Heights" releases exclusively in theatres February 13, 2026.
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Feb 8, 2026 • 57min
Apple TV Press Day 2026 Recap
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel returns from Santa Monica, California, to recap everything announced and discussed at Apple’s first-ever Apple TV Press Day, including Outcome, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, Lucky, Imperfect Women, The Dink, Way of the Warrior Kid, Margo’s Got Money Troubles, Matchbox The Movie, Cape Fear, Mayday, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and more.
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Feb 3, 2026 • 16min
Bridgerton Season 4 Interview with Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha (Netflix)
Dearest gentle listener, on this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz sit-down in Toronto with Luke Thompson (Benedict Bridgerton) and Yerin Ha (Sophie Baek) to discuss the newest season of BRIDGERTON. In the fairy-tale inspired fourth season, free-spirited second son Benedict Bridgerton is swept off his feet by a mysterious “Lady in Silver” at a masquerade ball. Obsessed with finding her, he searches high society, unaware the woman he’s truly drawn to is Sophie Baek, a clever, resourceful maid living under the rule of the formidable Araminta Gun. Bridgerton Season 4: Part I, now streaming on Netflix. Part 2 premieres on February 26th.
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Jan 29, 2026 • 23min
Send Help Interview with Rachel McAdams, Dylan O'Brien, Zainab Azizi and Sam Raimi
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Shahbaz sits down with Rachel McAdams, Dylan O'Brien, Zainab Azizi and returning friend of the show Sam Raimi to discuss their film SEND HELP. In the film, two colleagues become stranded on a deserted island, the only survivors of a plane crash. On the island, they must overcome past grievances and work together to survive, but ultimately, it's an unsettling, darkly humorous battle of wills and wits to make it out alive. The all-original darkly comedic psychological thriller from 20th Century Studios releases in theatres nationwide on January 30, 2026.
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Jan 27, 2026 • 21min
Wonder Man Interview with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Sir Ben Kingsley, and Creator Andrew Guest (Marvel Television)
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Shahbaz heads to Hollywood to sit down with the stars of Marvel Television’s WONDER MAN, including Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Sir Ben Kingsley, and series Creator Andrew Guest. Aspiring Hollywood actor Simon Williams is struggling to get his career off the ground. During a chance meeting with Trevor Slattery, an actor whose biggest roles may be well behind him, Simon learns legendary director Von Novak is remaking the superhero film “Wonder Man”. These two actors at opposite ends of their careers doggedly pursue life-changing roles in this film as audiences get a peek behind the curtain of the entertainment industry. All eight episodes of Wonder Man will stream exclusively on Disney+ at 6pm PT / 9pm ET January 27.
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Jan 23, 2026 • 1h 38min
The Best Movies of 2025
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On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony count down their Top 10 favourite films of 2025.
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Jan 22, 2026 • 46min
Avatar: Fire and Ash Interview with Composer Simon Franglen
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony are joined by Grammy winning and Golden Globe nominated composer Simon Franglen to discuss his work on Avatar: Fire and Ash. Simon has helped shape the sound of some of cinema’s most iconic moments, from producing Record of the Year for Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On” on Titanic to scoring blockbuster films like Avatar: The Way of Water and Avatar: Fire and Ash, which has been number one at the box office for five consecutive weeks. With credits on four of the highest grossing films and six of the best selling albums of all time, Franglen has collaborated with filmmaking greats like James Cameron and Terrence Malick, music legends including Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Madonna, and Celine Dion, and composers such as James Horner and Howard Shore. James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash is now playing in theatres.
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Jan 21, 2026 • 31min
Full Circle with Apple: Deirdre O’Brien on Culture, Creativity, & Connection
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, we’re honoured to sit down with Deirdre O’Brien, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Retail & People, at Montreal’s brand-new, gorgeous Sainte-Catherine Apple Store. A 35-year Apple veteran, she has played an integral role in every Apple product launch during her tenure and continues to shape Apple’s culture and experiences. Leading into our interview, Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony reflect on their shared history at Apple and the beginnings of their friendship that led to The Movie Podcast.
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