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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(00:00:00) Why We're Rewatching Ryan Reynolds' Green Lantern

(00:03:59) Discussing the Theatrical Cut and James Newton Howard's Score

(00:06:30) Critiquing the Overloaded Opening and Hal Jordan's Characterization

(00:16:53) Blake Lively's Performance and Green Lantern's Development History

(00:30:06) Exploring Green Lantern's Rich Comic Book History

(00:39:01) Oa's CGI Problems and Hal Jordan's Training Arc

(00:56:06) Sinestro's Arc, Studio Interference, and Parallax's Origin

(01:06:54) Hector Hammond's Character and Green Lantern Ring Mechanics

(01:26:46) Analyzing Green Lantern's Unfulfilled Thematic Depth

(01:42:23) Reflecting on the Film's Legacy and Podcast Wrap-up

With LANTERNS premiering Sunday on HBO Max, the MovieFilm boys mark the 15th anniversary of GREEN LANTERN! Listen separately or watch along as we revisit Ryan Reynolds’ much-maligned DC Comics adventure that killed an entire franchise before it even started. Does fifteen years of hindsight soften its reputation, or is there truly nothing worth salvaging under all that glowing green CGI? Grab your copy, cue it up, and recite the oath as we head back to Oa!

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(00:00:00) Celebrating 349 Episodes and Podcast Longevity

(00:01:26) Discussing 'The Drama' and Theatrical vs. Streaming

(00:06:05) Discovering 'Nirvanna the Band the Show' and 'Cheers' Legacy

(00:11:05) Revisiting 'Spider-Man' and 'The Odyssey' on the Big Screen

(00:20:05) Listener Thoughts on Moana and Jumanji Sequels

(00:35:13) Fan Perspectives on DCU and Snyder Cut Evolution

(00:47:33) Fan Theories and Anticipation for the New Avengers Film

(00:56:22) Analyzing the Dark and Quirky Clayface Trailer

(01:05:04) Robert Pattinson as Chris Hansen in 'Primetime'

(01:13:59) Nicolas Cage Film Stolen from Netflix Vault

(01:19:39) Gareth Edwards Exits Jurassic World Over Differences

(01:30:19) Record-Breaking Success of Spider-Man: Brand New Day

(01:37:38) Tom Holland's Role and MCU Integration Strategy

(01:43:57) Why Scarcity Drives Box Office Success in Hollywood

(01:50:07) Final Thoughts, Listener Engagement, and Patreon Support

This week we discuss the record-breaking first week of SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY and what it might mean for AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY and the future of the MCU! Plus: JURASSIC 8 needs a new director, the trailers for CLAYFACE and PRIMETIME, and much more!

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(00:00:00) The Unexpected Rise of Popcorn Buckets

(00:10:31) Rediscovering Taika Waititi's Perfect Film

(00:20:48) Cheers and Other Classics

(00:31:26) Tribute to Terminator 2 Co-Writer William Wisher Jr.

(00:36:46) Cher Horowitz Returns: Clueless Sequel Series Announced

(00:45:32) Are Legacy Sequels and Prequels Necessary?

(00:49:54) Ryan Gosling Confirmed as Ghost Rider at Comic-Con

(01:07:00) Wonder Man Cancelled, Mahershala Ali on Blade

(01:18:47) Emotional Depth and Action in Spider-Man: Brand New Day

(01:35:41) Brand New Day Spoilers: The Marvel Logo, Peter's Sacrifice, and Frank Castle

(01:48:54) The Unexpected Villain of Brand New Day

(02:05:05) The Cathartic Ending and Secret Wars Setup

(02:13:14) Support the Show: Patreon and Social Media

With Spider-Man swinging back in theaters for his latest MCU blockbuster, the MovieFilm boys convene to talk through our reactions to SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY! Does Tom Holland's fourth solo Spidey outing point the way to a whole new trilogy? Get all of our spoiler-filled thoughts! Plus: big Marvel announcements at San Diego Comicon, remembering writer William Wisher, and much more!

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In this bonus discussion we vent on the very-online controversies surrounding Christopher Nolan's megahit THE ODYSSEY, unpack New York Magazibe's recent directors power ranking, and give first thoughts on the AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY trailer!

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