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!

Each month, Leonard and Guy will answer your questions, so be sure to send them through to [email protected]

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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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It's time to bust out the rollerskates because this week Guy and Leonard revisit Paul Thomas Anderson's 1997 classic 'Boogie Nights.'

They discuss the breakthrough performances of Mark Wahlberg, Heather Graham and others, PTA's ability to draw the best from this stellar cast, the role played by the San Fernando Valley and more.

Plus, exclusive insight into Leonard being on Burt Reynolds hit list!

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"This is a banquet. It is the film of the year." - Leonard Maltin

It's "Paul Thomas-Anderson Week" here at The Movie Guide and we're kicking off with a review of his latest film One Battle After Another.

Leonard and Guy discuss the film's ground-breaking action sequences, importance in the current Hollywood landscape, the show-stealing performances from the likes of DiCaprio, Penn (as well as newcomer Chase Infiniti) and so much more.

Look our for our review of Boogie Nights coming next!

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The world recently lost a true Hollywood icon in Robert Redford, so this week Leonard and Guy delve into just what made him such an inspiration to so many.

They discuss his work both on and off the camera, their favourite Redford films/performances, Leonard's interactions with him in the past and more.

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SpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill-

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Everyone's going to want what you're having this week...a review of Rob Reiner's classic When Harry Met Sally from your pals Leonard and Guy!

They discuss the film's legacy, THAT scene in Katz's Deli and how it all came together, the chemisty of Crystal and Ryan, why there's now a lack of romantic comedies and  more!

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This week we slap on the black Ray Bans and guard the galaxy against extra-terrestrial violence, as we revisit the 1997 hit, Men in Black, a film that spawned many sequels, an animated series, video games, as well as put Will Smith on the map as one Hollywood's most bankable stars at the time.

Leonard and Guy discuss the film's unique charm, the unexpected chemistry between Smith and Jones, Vincent D'Onofrio's standout performance and more.

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With their fifth collaboration Highest 2 Lowest hitting cinemas now, Leonard and Guy look back at the big-screen dream team of Denzel Washington and Spike Lee on The Movie Guide!

They explore the dynamic collaborations between Lee and Washington, the unique qualities of Lee's filmmaking style, the complexity of Washington's characters, and the impact of streaming services on today's film industry. They also touch on some underrated films from both artists and their evolution throughout their careers.

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