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The MovieFilm Podcast

The MovieFilm Podcast

By: Zaki Hasan & Brian Hall
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 Join film critic Zaki Hasan and television writer Brian Hall as they engage in hilarious and insightful conversations on all the latest out of Hollywood, including news, reviews, and interviews with some of the biggest names in movies!The MovieFilm Podcast Art
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  • Ep. 326: Remembering Robert Redford

    Ep. 326: Remembering Robert Redford
    Sep 20 2025
    This week the MovieFilm boys pause to pay homage to a true cinema icon on the event of his passing: Robert Redford. We memorialize the Sundance Kid on the extraordinary depth and breadth of his Hollywood career while picking some of our favorites from his lengthy catalogue. Also, Tom Hanks has been denied a West Point award and Jimmy Kimmel has been taken off the air, both at the behest of Donald Trump, and we ask: what's next? All that, plus Listener Letters, What We Watched, and more!

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    2 hrs and 18 mins
  • Commentary Track: Unbreakable

    Commentary Track: Unbreakable
    Sep 12 2025
    (00:00:00) Commentary Track: Unbreakable
    (00:04:07) Unbreakable’s Unique Pacing and Early Reaction
    (00:07:50) Analyzing Unbreakable’s Uncomfortable and Influential Train Scene
    (00:12:08) How Unbreakable’s Marketing Obscured Its True Superhero Nature
    (00:15:15) Exploring Shyamalan’s Distinctive Visuals and Thematic Reflections
    (00:17:47) Unpacking David Dunn’s Journey and Relationship Struggles
    (00:20:28) Placing Unbfeakable in the Pantheon of Early Superhero Films
    (00:23:25) The Nuances of David’s Marriage and Shyamalan’s Early Promise
    (00:25:54) The Controversial Comic Shop Scene and Deleted Fair Ride
    (00:29:24) Elijah’s Art Gallery Scene and Comic Book Panel Framing
    (00:32:49) The Heartwarming Father-Son Dynamic and Bruce Willis‘s Legacy
    (00:36:36) Bruce Willis‘s Transition and Unbreakable’s Visual Storytelling
    (00:39:05) The Mature Portrayal of David and Claire’s Rekindled Relationship
    (00:41:45) Unpacking the Twist and Elijah‘s Appeal as a Comic Book Villain
    (00:43:53) Unbreakable’s Simple Narrative and Polarizing CinemaScore Reaction
    (00:46:49) Elijah‘s Fragility and Joseph’s Belief in his Father‘s Strength
    (00:49:22) The Director’s Distinctive Dialogue and James Newton Howard‘s Score
    (00:53:47) David’s Growing Strength and Elijah‘s Painful Condition
    (00:57:09) Shyamalan‘s Recurring Themes and On-Screen Appearances
    (01:00:04) Discussing Tarantino‘s Comments on Shyamalan
    (01:03:35) The Tense Kitchen Gun Scene and Its Real Life Inspiration
    (01:06:52) Hidden Marvel References and Shyamalan‘s Trilogy Vision
    (01:10:15) David and Claire’s Relationship Deepens Amidst Life Changes
    (01:15:52) Unbreakable’s Enduring Legacy Beyond Initial Box Office Numbers
    (01:18:44) Connecting Unbreakable to Glass and the Sentryman Comic Book Parallel
    (01:23:25) Unbreakable’s Portrayal of Grounded, Disturbing Real-World Threats
    (01:26:26) The Intense Confrontation and David’s Vulnerability to Water
    (01:32:57) The Brutal Fight and Its Emotional Impact on David’s Family
    (01:35:21) David’s Family Finds Peace and His Son‘s Belief is Validated
    (01:42:42) Analyzing Unbreakable’s Abrupt and Polarizing Final Moments
    (01:52:50) Wrapping Up the Unbreakable Commentary and Podcast Farewell

    With this year marking its 25th anniversary, we decided to check out M. Night Shyamalan's UNBREAKABLE for our latest commentary track. Listen separately or watch along as we talk through the SIXTH SENSE director's unconventional superhero opus starring Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson!

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    1 hr and 56 mins
  • Ep. 325: Caught Stealing

    Ep. 325: Caught Stealing
    Sep 7 2025
    (00:00:00) Podcast Welcome and Brian’s Cord-Cutting Journey Begins
    (00:04:10) Brian Discovers Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV
    (00:11:15) Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s Billion Dollar Vigor
    (00:14:37) Catching Up on Classic Films at Regal Cinemas
    (00:16:46) Exploring Unseen Classics: Paper Moon and High and Low
    (00:22:30) Experiencing Jaws’ 50th Anniversary in 4DX
    (00:29:29) Navigating DC’s Confusing New Cinematic Universe
    (00:39:02) Mark Ruffalo Shines in HBO’s Task Miniseries
    (00:45:38) Audience Feedback on Cord-Cutting and Media Overload
    (00:55:57) Debunking the Myth of Superman’s Box Office Flop
    (01:05:55) Unpacking Superman and Superhero Fatigue
    (01:17:04) Honoring the Life and Legacy of Graham Greene
    (01:20:45) Reconstructing Lost Films With Controversial A.I. Technology
    (01:35:04) Darren Aronofsky’s Violent Romp: A Pleasant Romp
    (01:56:53) Unpacking Key Plot Points and Character Arcs
    (02:09:44) Final Thoughts and How to Support the Podcast

    Summer movie season is over, but the MovieFilm boys have no shortage of topics to discuss, including an in-depth discussion of Darren Aronofsky's crime thriller CAUGHT STEALING, starring Austin Butler! Plus: SUPERMAN gets a sequel! Or not? THE MAGNIFICENT AMBERSONS gets an A.I. upgrade! Remembering Graham Greene, and much more!

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    2 hrs and 12 mins
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