This week, the Pals are reviewing the brand-new Stephen King adaptation The Long Walk (2025)! Directed by Francis Lawrence (Catching Fire, Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes) and starring Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Mark Hamill, and more — this $20M dystopian thriller is already making waves.

We cover everything from the film’s tone, themes of survival and endurance, and the performances of its young cast, to the social parallels, shocking ending, and how it stacks up against other Stephen King adaptations.

⏱ Timecodes:

00:00 – Intro

00:19 – Review of The Long Walk (2025)

40:30 – Spoiler Section

58:18 – Outro

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We’re back with Episode 206 and diving into the outrageous, gory, and wild reboot of The Toxic Avenger (2025)! Join us as we break down the film, share our thoughts on the performances, direction, and over-the-top effects, and then head into a spoiler-filled discussion to dig even deeper.

⏱ Timecodes:

• 00:00 – Intro

• 00:21 – Review of The Toxic Avenger (2025)

• 45:14 – Spoiler Section

• 52:51 – Outro

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Cowabunga! 🐢 The Movie Pals are back with Podcast #205, and this week we’re diving into the sewers with the half-shell heroes in their first live-action outing — Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990).

We talk about the film’s legacy, the blend of humor and grit, the iconic Jim Henson creature effects, and how well this fan-favorite holds up 35 years later.

👉 Timecodes:

00:00 – Intro

00:24 – Review of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)

56:39 – Outro

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In this episode, the Movie Pals return to the world of slapstick comedy with a review of The Naked Gun (2025)! Directed by Akiva Schaffer (Hot Rod, Chip ’n Dale: Rescue Rangers), this modern reboot follows Detective Frank Drebin Jr. as he hilariously fumbles his way through a murder case that could shut down the entire police department.

We break down the film’s humor, performances, direction, and how it compares to the original classic. Is this new take a worthy successor or a swing and a miss?

🎬 Time Codes:

• 00:00 - Intro

• 01:14 - Review of “The Naked Gun” (2025)

• 39:57 - Outro

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🎙 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more!

The MCU reboot has landed — and we’re diving right in! In this episode, the Pals review Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025), the highly anticipated debut of Marvel’s First Family in the main MCU timeline. We break down the film’s tone, performances, direction, and how it stacks up against previous iterations.

⚠️ Don’t worry, we keep things spoiler-free until the 27:39 mark — so feel free to listen to the first part if you haven’t seen the movie yet!

🎬 Timecodes:

• 00:00 – Intro

• 00:22 – Review of The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025)

• 27:39 – Spoiler Section

• 43:23 – Outro

🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and wherever you listen!

We’re back with a super episode!

This week, we take a look at Superman’s cinematic legacy—starting with the classic Superman (1978), diving into Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut (2006), revisiting Superman Returns (2006), and tackling Man of Steel (2013). Then we jump into our full review of the brand-new Superman (2025), followed by a spoiler-filled discussion. We wrap things up with our “Who’s the Best?” segment before closing out the show.

Available now wherever you listen to podcasts!

James, Mikey, and Nabil team up for a dino-sized bonus episode covering the latest entry in the Jurassic saga — Jurassic World: Rebirth. We break down the new cast, fresh setting, and whether this reboot truly breathes new life into the franchise. Expect our honest thoughts, a breakdown of the film’s highs and lows, and a spoiler-filled dive into the action-packed third act.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

00:48 - Review of “Jurassic World: Rebirth” (2025)

27:52 - Overall Ratings of the Film

28:53 - Spoiler Section for “Jurassic World: Rebirth”

37:09 - Outro

🎙️ Stream now and let us know your thoughts on the film!

The Rage virus is back — and so are we! In Episode #201, we break down 28 Years Later (2025), the newest entry in Danny Boyle’s dystopian horror saga. Does this long-awaited sequel bring something fresh to the outbreak, or is the virus starting to lose its bite?

Join us as we dive into the film’s tone, performances, and its connection to 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later. We also share our overall ratings and go full spoiler mode in the second half to explore everything the movie does (or doesn’t) deliver.

🧟‍♂️ Timecodes:

• 00:00 – Intro

• 00:23 – Review of 28 Years Later (2025)

• 39:27 – Overall Ratings

• 40:22 – Spoiler Section for 28 Years Later

• 54:26 – Outro & What’s Coming Next

🎧 Stream the episode now and let us know if 28 Years Later lived up to your expectations!

The Movie Pals hit a major milestone with Episode 200! James, Marco, Nabil, Mikey, and special guest Jill Hall celebrate with two big reviews, a spoiler-filled deep dive, and a special topic segment looking back on their top 4 films.

🎬 Episode Breakdown

00:00 - Intro

01:00 - Review of Ballerina (2025)

30:23 - Spoiler Section for Ballerina

39:14 - Topic of the Week: Top 4 Films

01:16:50 - Review of Lilo & Stitch (2025)

01:57:44 - Spoiler Section for Lilo & Stitch

02:03:42 - A Look Back (Retrospective)

02:19:10 - Outro & What’s Coming Next

🎙️ Whether you’ve been with us since episode 1 or you’re just joining the pod, we’re thankful for every listen. Here’s to the next 200!

We couldn't quite fit every review into our 200th episode, so we decided to bring back a Bonus Episode (it's been while)! Listen as we break down the new Stephen King adaptation, "The Life of Chuck"

Time Stamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:58 - Review of, “The Life of Chuck” (2024)

- Overall Rating: 3.5/5 Stars

42:50 - Outro