The MovieFilm Podcast

With THE SOCIAL RECKONING bringing audiences back to the world of Facebook next week, we go back to where it all began with a commentary track for 2010's THE SOCIAL NETWORK! Listen separately or watch along as we discuss David Fincher’s meticulous direction, Aaron Sorkin’s razor-sharp screenplay, the powerhouse performances of Jesse Eisenberg and Andrew Garfield, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’s unforgettable score, and why this tale of ambition, friendship and betrayal feels even more relevant today. Before the story continues, log on and revisit a modern classic with us!

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In this bonus show we discuss the recent release of AVENGERS: ENDGAME ENCORE, with new scenes meant to lead into AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY, and the news that STAR WARS: EPISODE X may soon be coming. Plus: DAYS OF THUNDER 2 headed for the on-ramp. Does anything end anymore? We ponder this and more questions.

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This week, we’re going in-depth on two very different new releases: HEART OF THE BEAST and PRIMETIME! Plus, we unpack the seismic Paramount/Warner Bros. merger, ponder whether Zack Snyder has officially landed in “director’s jail,” and catch up on all the latest movie news. It’s another packed episode, so settle in and join us!

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A whole bunch of quick takes on this week's MovieFilm show! Brian has his thoughts on the new RESIDENT EVIL, FALL 2: DEADPOINT and the Barney-inspired slasher movie BUDDY! Then we ponder the rise of movies poking holes in our tech overlords, including THE SOCIAL RECKONING, MUSK, and ARTIFICIAL. Also: Brad Pitt is circling a WORLD WAR Z sequel, an OCEAN'S prequel is currently filming, and much more! It's a particularly loosey-goosey show this week, but we hope you'll enjoy the ride!

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Things get electrifying (literally!) as Brian recounts a home-editing mishap that nearly became his own FINAL DESTINATION sequel! From there, we discuss REAR WINDOW’s enduring big-screen magic (and the hazards of snoring moviegoers), the upcoming 70mm return of the original STAR WARS, and George Lucas’s endlessly tinkered-with Special Editions. Then, we contemplate AI’s alarming implications for Hollywood, creativity, and possibly humanity itself before celebrating VHS at 50 with memories of video stores, widescreen tapes, home recording, camcorders, and the joy of physical media. Plug in — safely — and join us!

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(00:00:00) Kicking Off Our Star Trek IV Commentary

(00:02:30) Celebrating 60 Years with The Voyage Home

(00:04:30) Honoring Challenger, Nimoy's Directing Return

(00:07:30) Leonard Nimoy's Thoughtful Filmmaking Approach

(00:12:28) Deep Dive into Star Trek Continuity & Cameos

(00:19:57) Star Trek's Timely "Save the Whales" Message

(00:24:25) Every Character Gets a Mission, Time Travel Logic

(00:29:00) Nicholas Meyer's Influence on Script and Visuals

(00:36:20) Star Trek IV as an 80s Time Travel Comedy

(00:43:01) Kirk and Crew's 1986 Culture Shock

(00:48:11) The Story of Eddie Murphy's Near Star Trek Role

(00:58:11) Exploring the Original Cast's Ensemble Dynamics

(01:06:09) Future Tech, Causal Paradoxes, and 80s Humor

(01:10:50) William Shatner's Enduring Charm and Ego

(01:18:05) Chekhov, Nuclear Wessels, and the Film's Score

(01:24:35) Eddie Murphy's Choice and 1986 Box Office Hits

(01:32:40) Comedy Restraint and Theatrical Star Trek Experience

(01:36:10) The Timeless Environmental Message of Star Trek

(01:41:58) Star Trek's Aspirational Vision for Humanity's Future

(01:47:06) The Thrill of Practical Effects and the Alien Probe

(01:52:55) Kirk's Trial, New Ship, and Character Fates

(01:59:40) Connecting Original Series to Next Generation's Legacy

(02:03:45) Podcast Outro, Plugs, and Listener Engagement

This week marks 60 years since STAR TREK first beamed onto television, and we’re celebrating with a feature-length commentary track for one of the franchise’s most beloved adventures: STAR TREK IV: THE VOYAGE HOME! Listen separately or cue up the movie and watch along as Kirk, Spock, and the crew travel back to 1986 in search of humpback whales—and we discuss Leonard Nimoy’s deft direction, the cast’s peerless chemistry, the film’s still-timely environmental message, nuclear wessels, transparent aluminum, and why this funny, warmhearted adventure remains STAR TREK at its most irresistible!

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(00:00:00) Setting the Stage for Terminator: Dark Fate Commentary

(00:05:19) The Unceremonious Killing of John Connor

(00:10:57) Dark Fate's New Characters and Franchise Expectations

(00:19:37) Analyzing Dark Fate's Action Sequences and Visual Effects

(00:30:53) Linda Hamilton's Return and Easter Egg Debates

(00:38:50) Terminator's Struggle with New Audiences and Al Concepts

(00:44:25) Exploring Character Depth and Time Travel Paradoxes

(00:52:59) The New Protagonists and Their Underdeveloped Arcs

(01:01:37) Arnold Schwarzenegger's Evolved T-800 Character

(01:14:28) Carl's Emotional Arc and Humanized Terminator

(01:20:44) Reimagining John Connor's Post- T2 Narrative

(01:31:00) The Challenge of Endings in Long- Running Franchises

(01:35:55) The Film's Musical Score and Franchise Identity

(01:43:02) Critiquing the Hoover Dam Action Sequence and VFX

(01:51:04) The Climax, Carl's Sacrifice, and Creative Differences

(02:01:59) Dark Fate's Box Office Failure and Terminator's Future

(02:07:28) Concluding Thoughts and Listener Engagement

The future may not be set, but our annual tradition has reached its end! Since 2023, the MovieFilm Podcast has spent each summer revisiting the TERMINATOR sequels, and now we’re wrapping up the series with a feature-length commentary track for 2019’s TERMINATOR: DARK FATE. Listen separately or watch along as we discuss Linda Hamilton’s long-awaited return as Sarah Connor, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s final spin as the T-800, the film’s legacy-sequel ambitions, and whether this would-be franchise revival deserved a different fate!

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In this wide-ranging bonus conversation we discuss commentaries for Sam Raimi's SPIDER-MAN films, the intricacies of '90s TV syndication, and Brian describes his quest to find a mysterious missing musical composition!

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(00:00:00) Ep. 351: The Dog Stars / Coyote vs. Acme

(00:02:04) Episode Welcome, Podcast Updates, and Zuckerberg Film

(00:15:40) X-Men, Avengers Doomsday, and Movie-Watching Habits

(00:22:35) A Fond Farewell to Shelley Fabares

(00:26:05) Celebrating Dolly Parton's Life and Philanthropy

(00:37:13) Remembering Tim Curry's Impish Delights

(00:42:25) Honoring Peter Cullen, The Voice of Optimus Prime

(00:48:43) New RoboCop Series with Dan Stevens

(01:02:42) Hooters Film and The Uprising's Robin Hood Twist

(01:14:09) Spider-Man's Box Office Reign and Avatar's Trends

(01:25:15) Chris Hansen's Legal Stance on Primetime Film

(01:30:44) Ridley Scott's The Dog Stars: Initial Thoughts

(01:46:31) Deep Dive into The Dog Stars Spoilers

(02:03:35) The Unlikely Release of Coyote vs. Acme

(02:17:06) Unpacking Coyote vs. Acme's Best Moments

(02:25:02) Episode Conclusion and How to Connect

This week, catch our in-depth discussions of the post-apocalyptic drama THE DOG STARS and the long-awaited Looney Tunes legal comedy COYOTE VS. ACME! Also, Dan Stevens is Prime Video’s ROBOCOP, and SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY is the second-biggest domestic release of all time! Plus: Remembering Shelley Fabares, Dolly Parton, Tim Curry and Peter Cullen — and much more!

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(00:00:00) A message from Sean Coyle

(00:01:38) Celebrating 350 Episodes: Reflecting on Our Podcast Journey

(00:08:05) From Reno to Remakes: Our Podcast's Evolution

(00:17:32) Discovering Matt Johnson: Lo-Fi Filmmaking & Storytelling

(00:27:51) Unconventional Cinema: Reviewing The Rivals of Amziah King

(00:36:01) HBO's Lanterns: True Detective Meets Green Lantern

(00:53:08) Navigating Nuance: Critics, Fans, and Rotten Tomatoes

(00:58:15) Remembering Hayden Panettiere: Career, Struggles, and Industry Impact

(01:05:06) Accidental Leaks, MCU Watchlist and Star Wars Crossovers

(01:28:01) Amblin-esque Dinosaurs: Initial Thoughts on The End of Oak Street

(01:46:24) Time Travel Paradoxes: Deconstructing The End of Oak Street's Ending

(02:06:02) Join Our Community: Patreon, Reviews, and Social Media

The MovieFilm Podcast celebrates its milestone 350th episode with in-depth discussions of the highly anticipated premiere of DC Studios’ LANTERNS and the ferocious new dino-thriller THE END OF OAK STREET! Plus, we remember Hayden Panettiere, go through Disney+'s handy cheat sheet for Marvel’s massive AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY, and much more. It’s an extra-sized episode befitting the occasion, so strap in and join us for the big 3-5-0!

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