With Toy Story 5 not far on the horison, this week we thought we' d pay tribute to one of Hollywood's most beloved icons, Tom Hanks.

Whether it's his breakout roles in the 80s in film like Big, his Oscar-winning roles in films such as Forrest Gump and Philadelphia, his romantic comedy staples with Meg Ryan in Sleepless In Seattle and You've Got Mail, his voicework as Woody in the Toy Story franchise, or even his work behind the camera with classics such as That Thing You Do, everyone has a reason to love Tom Hanks.

Leonard and Guy discuss what makes Hanks such a star, his willingness to fail, some underrated performances and more.Plus, Leonard tells a fantasic story about meeting Hanks at an Academy dinner, as well as the time Hanks surprised Leonard's class at USC.

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Ask yourself; "Do I feel lucky?" Well, do ya, punk? Obviously you should because this week Leonard and Guy delve deep into Don Siegel's 1971 classic Dirty Harry!

They discuss Clint Eastwood's performance and the legacy his role left on Hollywood, the sadistic (and scary) nature of the film's villain "Scorpio", the many sequels that followed and so much more.

Plus, Leonard tells a funny tale of Eastwood making a surprise entrance to an award ceremony. Enjoy!

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After what was a considerably disappointing 2025 for Hollywood, Leonard and Guy look forward to what's shaping up to be an exciting year ahead, as they discuss their most anticipated films of 2026. Comment below and tell us YOUR most anticipated films!

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Happy Holidays! To celebrate the festive season, Leonard and Guy have both hand-picked a favourite holiday film to discuss.

They kick off with the 1947 classic, Miracle On 34th Street, delving into the film's longevity, unique marketing and stellar cast.They then fast-forward to Richard Donner's Scrooged, a modern take on Charles Dickens' iconic A Christmas Carol, starring Bill Murray as Scrooge himself.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us throughout 2025 and we can't wait to return with another exciting year of The Movie Guide!

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Don't expose them to bright light. Never get them wet, and most importantly, never feed them after midnight!

This week we've taken a trip to Kingston Falls to revisit both of Joe Dante's michief-filled classics, Gremlins  and Gremlins 2: The New Batch!

We discuss Christopher Columbus' original (and darker) screenplay, how they changed the film industry forever, Leonard's iconic cameo and more!

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This week Guy and Leonard pay tribute to the late Diane Keaton, reflecting on her remarkable career, versatility as an actress, and lasting impact on the film industry.

They discuss her most iconic roles, collaborations with notable filmmakers, her influence as a fashion icon, as well as her later works and the legacy she leaves behind.

A truly irreplaceable talent.
 
NOTE: This episode was recorded back in October, but due to a corrupted SD card, we only just managed to rescue it!

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It's time for the first edition of the Maltin Mailbag! This month Leonard and Guy discuss their "perfect" movies, favourite Bruce Willis roles, the most influential animated movies, favourite interviews, Goodfellas vs Casino, the terrible "Wicked" press interviews and more!

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He's one of Hollywood's most charismatic figures, so with the release of Netflix's "Being Eddie" documentary, Leonard and Guy revisit the film where it all truly began for Eddie Murphy, it's Martin Brest's 1984 classic, "Beverly Hills Cop".

They discuss how Murphy landed the role as Axle F., how it became a platform that launched him into becoming a true superstar, the ill-fated sequels and so much more.

Plus, you'll hear their thoughts on the recent "Being Eddie" documentary, Leonard's interactions with Murphy, as well as dissect how and why a man with such talent could be part of so many duds along the journey.

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We take a trip to Mushnik's Flower Shop this week to revisit Frank Oz's big screen adaptation of Little Shop Of Horrors! We discuss the various endings to the film (and which we prefer), the comedic masterclass of Steve Martin, the quality casting of Moranis and Greene, plus so much more!

To begin we also give our thoughts on Rebecca Miller's latest documentary, Mr. Scorsese, a series we highly recommend!

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It's a Double Feature this week, as Leonard and Guy pay tribute to acclaimed director Kathryn Bigelow, discussing not only her latest film 'A House Of Dynamite', but also revisit her academy-award-winning 'The Hurt Locker'.

They discuss Bigelow's unique approach to filmmaking, her impact on modern cinema (and the history books), this being a launchpad for Jeremy Renner, her relationship with ex-husband James Cameron and more.

Plus, we get exclusive insight into the recent announcement that Adam Sandler (yay!) will receive the Maltin Modern Master Award at the 2026 Santa Barbara Film Festival.

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