<description>(00:00:00) Brian's Week of Tooth Trouble and Questionable Dentists&lt;br /&gt;
(00:06:37) Fackham Hall and Ted Season 2: Comedies and Comfort Viewing&lt;br /&gt;
(00:16:38) Writing Assignments, World News, and Hot Toys Unplugging&lt;br /&gt;
(00:27:49) Scream Commentary Feedback and Superman 2025 Excitement&lt;br /&gt;
(00:38:54) Timothee Chalamet's Ballet Comments and the Outrage Cycle&lt;br /&gt;
(00:48:22) Universal's Theatrical Window Expansion and Syndicated TV's End&lt;br /&gt;
(01:06:38) Maggie Gyllenhaal's Frankenstein Reimagining: A Box Office Disaster&lt;br /&gt;
(01:15:29) Overstuffed Ideas and Mary Shelley's Confusing Possession&lt;br /&gt;
(01:30:16) Pixar's Return to Form with a Heartfelt Animated Adventure&lt;br /&gt;
(01:38:51) Meryl Streep's Cameo and the Thrilling Third Act&lt;br /&gt;
(01:47:19) Final Movie Thoughts and Supporting the Podcast&lt;br /&gt;
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The MovieFilm boys reconvene for in-depth discussions of last week's new releases: the Frankenstein story THE BRIDE! and Pixar's latest confection HOPPERS. Plus: Timothee Chalomet ticks off some folks on his way to Oscar night, Universal gives more time to movie theaters, and much more!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast</description>

The MovieFilm boys reconvene for in-depth discussions of last week's new releases: the Frankenstein story THE BRIDE! and Pixar's latest confection HOPPERS. Plus: Timothee Chalomet ticks off some folks on his way to Oscar night, Universal gives more...

(00:00:00) Brian's Week of Tooth Trouble and Questionable Dentists 
(00:06:37) Fackham Hall and Ted Season 2: Comedies and Comfort Viewing 
(00:16:38) Writing Assignments, World News, and Hot Toys Unplugging 
(00:27:49) Scream Commentary Feedback and Superman 2025 Excitement 
(00:38:54) Timothee Chalamet's Ballet Comments and the Outrage Cycle 
(00:48:22) Universal's Theatrical Window Expansion and Syndicated TV's End 
(01:06:38) Maggie Gyllenhaal's Frankenstein Reimagining: A Box Office Disaster 
(01:15:29) Overstuffed Ideas and Mary Shelley's Confusing Possession 
(01:30:16) Pixar's Return to Form with a Heartfelt Animated Adventure 
(01:38:51) Meryl Streep's Cameo and the Thrilling Third Act 
(01:47:19) Final Movie Thoughts and Supporting the Podcast 
 
The MovieFilm boys reconvene for in-depth discussions of last week's new releases: the Frankenstein story THE BRIDE! and Pixar's latest confection HOPPERS. Plus: Timothee Chalomet ticks off some folks on his way to Oscar night, Universal gives more time to movie theaters, and much more! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Ep. 339: The Bride! / Hoppers

<description>(00:00:00) Episode Introduction and Brian's Dental Dilemma&lt;br /&gt;
(00:02:11) Emerald Fennell's Audacious Wuthering Heights Adaptation&lt;br /&gt;
(00:13:12) Reviewing Crime 101 and Underrated Movie Gems&lt;br /&gt;
(00:20:01) Yellowstone's Marshals: A CBS Procedural Shift&lt;br /&gt;
(00:24:55) The Immortal Man: A Peaky Blinders Continuation&lt;br /&gt;
(00:29:55) Listener Mailbag: January B-Movies &amp; Partner's Favorites&lt;br /&gt;
(00:39:50) Listener Mailbag: Scrubs, War Games, and Al Relevance&lt;br /&gt;
(00:46:13) Listener Mailbag: The Warner Bros. Paramount Merger&lt;br /&gt;
(01:05:59) Scream 7: Franchise Record &amp; Initial Impressions&lt;br /&gt;
(01:19:33) Scream 7: Deep Dive into Spoilers and Plot Twists&lt;br /&gt;
(01:46:03) Scary Movie 6 Trailer Reaction and Episode Wrap-Up&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Ghostface is back, and so are the MovieFilm boys with our spoiler-filled thoughts on the latest SCREAM thriller! Plus: quick takes on the trailer for the upcoming DC superhero series LANTERNS, WUTHERING HEIGHTS, CRIME 101, the YELLOWSTONE spinoff MARSHALS and the PEAKY BLINDERS movie! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast</description>

Ghostface is back, and so are the MovieFilm boys with our spoiler-filled thoughts on the latest SCREAM thriller! Plus: quick takes on the trailer for the upcoming DC superhero series LANTERNS, WUTHERING HEIGHTS, CRIME 101, the YELLOWSTONE spinoff...

(00:00:00) Episode Introduction and Brian's Dental Dilemma 
(00:02:11) Emerald Fennell's Audacious Wuthering Heights Adaptation 
(00:13:12) Reviewing Crime 101 and Underrated Movie Gems 
(00:20:01) Yellowstone's Marshals: A CBS Procedural Shift 
(00:24:55) The Immortal Man: A Peaky Blinders Continuation 
(00:29:55) Listener Mailbag: January B-Movies & Partner's Favorites 
(00:39:50) Listener Mailbag: Scrubs, War Games, and Al Relevance 
(00:46:13) Listener Mailbag: The Warner Bros. Paramount Merger 
(01:05:59) Scream 7: Franchise Record & Initial Impressions 
(01:19:33) Scream 7: Deep Dive into Spoilers and Plot Twists 
(01:46:03) Scary Movie 6 Trailer Reaction and Episode Wrap-Up 
 
Ghostface is back, and so are the MovieFilm boys with our spoiler-filled thoughts on the latest SCREAM thriller! Plus: quick takes on the trailer for the upcoming DC superhero series LANTERNS, WUTHERING HEIGHTS, CRIME 101, the YELLOWSTONE spinoff MARSHALS and the PEAKY BLINDERS movie!  Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Ep. 338: Scream 7

<description>(00:00:00) Revisiting Wes Craven's Game-Changing Horror Classic&lt;br /&gt;
(00:06:32) The Iconic Opening Scene and Star Power&lt;br /&gt;
(00:13:33) Kevin Williamson's Sharp Script and 90s Dialogue&lt;br /&gt;
(00:24:36) Dated Tech, High Schoolers, and Casting What-Ifs&lt;br /&gt;
(00:41:35) Box Office Success and Evolving Character Bonds&lt;br /&gt;
(01:00:54) The Iconic Mask and Genre-Redefining Rules&lt;br /&gt;
(01:12:51) Behind the Scenes and Our Own Scream Homage&lt;br /&gt;
(01:29:45) The Killer Reveal and Sequel's Meta-Commentary&lt;br /&gt;
(01:43:07) Violence, Impact, and Final Thoughts on the Franchise&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Do you like scary movies?  For our latest commentary track we head to Woodsboro to revisit Wes Craven’s game-changing 1996 horror classic SCREAM! Listen separately or watch along as we break down the legendary Drew Barrymore opening, the “rules” that redefined the slasher genre, Ghostface’s place in horror history, and how Kevin Williamson’s razor-sharp script both celebrates and skewers everything that came before it. Along the way we dig into behind-the-scenes stories, ’90s nostalgia, franchise legacy, and plenty of laughs. &lt;br /&gt;Whatever you do…don’t say you’ll be right back!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast</description>

Do you like scary movies?  For our latest commentary track we head to Woodsboro to revisit Wes Craven’s game-changing 1996 horror classic SCREAM! Listen separately or watch along as we break down the legendary Drew Barrymore opening, the “rules” that...

(00:00:00) Revisiting Wes Craven's Game-Changing Horror Classic 
(00:06:32) The Iconic Opening Scene and Star Power 
(00:13:33) Kevin Williamson's Sharp Script and 90s Dialogue 
(00:24:36) Dated Tech, High Schoolers, and Casting What-Ifs 
(00:41:35) Box Office Success and Evolving Character Bonds 
(01:00:54) The Iconic Mask and Genre-Redefining Rules 
(01:12:51) Behind the Scenes and Our Own Scream Homage 
(01:29:45) The Killer Reveal and Sequel's Meta-Commentary 
(01:43:07) Violence, Impact, and Final Thoughts on the Franchise 
 
Do you like scary movies?  For our latest commentary track we head to Woodsboro to revisit Wes Craven’s game-changing 1996 horror classic SCREAM! Listen separately or watch along as we break down the legendary Drew Barrymore opening, the “rules” that redefined the slasher genre, Ghostface’s place in horror history, and how Kevin Williamson’s razor-sharp script both celebrates and skewers everything that came before it. Along the way we dig into behind-the-scenes stories, ’90s nostalgia, franchise legacy, and plenty of laughs.  Whatever you do…don’t say you’ll be right back! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Commentary Track: Scream (1996)

<description>(00:00:00) Kicking Off the Episode with Weekend Stories&lt;br /&gt;
(00:01:45) Revisiting 'The Legend of Tarzan' and its Pulp Roots&lt;br /&gt;
(00:04:09) The Wild Tale of 'Tarzan: The Epic Adventures'&lt;br /&gt;
(00:06:53) From Actress to Producer: Margot Robbie's Rapid Rise&lt;br /&gt;
(00:09:36) Behind the Scenes with Top Directors at DGA Awards&lt;br /&gt;
(00:14:29) Reviewing 'Ella McKay' and Directors' Shifting Relevance&lt;br /&gt;
(00:19:08) How Film Tones Change: A Look at 'Blood Diamond'&lt;br /&gt;
(00:25:55) Dwayne Johnson's Dramatic Turn in 'The Smashing Machine'&lt;br /&gt;
(00:31:53) The Beloved 'Scrubs' Returns for a New Season&lt;br /&gt;
(00:39:52) The Future of Star Wars and Legacy Character Challenges&lt;br /&gt;
(00:49:20) Listener Feedback on M:I and a Blues Brothers Request&lt;br /&gt;
(00:54:25) Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz Return for 'Mummy 4'&lt;br /&gt;
(00:59:55) Honoring the Life and Career of James Van Der Beek&lt;br /&gt;
(01:07:51) Celebrating the Unique Presence of Actor Tom Noonan&lt;br /&gt;
(01:12:40) Reflecting on Eric Dane's Career and ALS Battle&lt;br /&gt;
(01:17:07) The Enduring Legacy of the Legendary Robert Duvall&lt;br /&gt;
(01:30:57) Final Thoughts, Listener Engagement, and Podcast Plugs&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In our latest episode we pay tribute to the legendary Robert Duvall, who passed away last week at age 96.  We also remember James Van Der Beek, Tom Noonan, and Eric Dane. Plus: the SCRUBS reboot, Tarzan talk, Listener Letters and more!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast</description>

In our latest episode we pay tribute to the legendary Robert Duvall, who passed away last week at age 96.  We also remember James Van Der Beek, Tom Noonan, and Eric Dane. Plus: the SCRUBS reboot, Tarzan talk, Listener Letters and more!

(00:00:00) Kicking Off the Episode with Weekend Stories 
(00:01:45) Revisiting 'The Legend of Tarzan' and its Pulp Roots 
(00:04:09) The Wild Tale of 'Tarzan: The Epic Adventures' 
(00:06:53) From Actress to Producer: Margot Robbie's Rapid Rise 
(00:09:36) Behind the Scenes with Top Directors at DGA Awards 
(00:14:29) Reviewing 'Ella McKay' and Directors' Shifting Relevance 
(00:19:08) How Film Tones Change: A Look at 'Blood Diamond' 
(00:25:55) Dwayne Johnson's Dramatic Turn in 'The Smashing Machine' 
(00:31:53) The Beloved 'Scrubs' Returns for a New Season 
(00:39:52) The Future of Star Wars and Legacy Character Challenges 
(00:49:20) Listener Feedback on M:I and a Blues Brothers Request 
(00:54:25) Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz Return for 'Mummy 4' 
(00:59:55) Honoring the Life and Career of James Van Der Beek 
(01:07:51) Celebrating the Unique Presence of Actor Tom Noonan 
(01:12:40) Reflecting on Eric Dane's Career and ALS Battle 
(01:17:07) The Enduring Legacy of the Legendary Robert Duvall 
(01:30:57) Final Thoughts, Listener Engagement, and Podcast Plugs 
 
In our latest episode we pay tribute to the legendary Robert Duvall, who passed away last week at age 96.  We also remember James Van Der Beek, Tom Noonan, and Eric Dane. Plus: the SCRUBS reboot, Tarzan talk, Listener Letters and more! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Ep. 337: Remembering Robert Duvall

<description>(00:00:00) Kicking Off Our Commentary for John Woo's Broken Arrow&lt;br /&gt;
(00:03:50) John Travolta's Choice to Play the Over-the-Top Villain&lt;br /&gt;
(00:11:17) How 90s Action Movies Evolved and Memorable Supporting Actors&lt;br /&gt;
(00:24:02) Christian Slater's Journey and On-Screen Chemistry with Samantha Mathis&lt;br /&gt;
(00:31:27) Deakins' Theme and John Woo's Distinctive Cinematic Style&lt;br /&gt;
(00:38:48) Analyzing Broken Arrow's Action, Pacing, and Critical Reception&lt;br /&gt;
(00:54:47) From Pulp Fiction Revival to Character Actor Roles&lt;br /&gt;
(01:03:19) Exploring the Villain's Lack of Motivation and Classic John Woo Tropes&lt;br /&gt;
(01:19:17) Unpacking Casting Decisions and Production Insights for Broken Arrow&lt;br /&gt;
(01:28:20) Analyzing the Climax and Broken Arrow's Place in 90s Action&lt;br /&gt;
(01:47:42) Final Thoughts on the Movie and How to Connect with the Podcast&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
For our latest commentary track we mark the 30th anniversary of '90s action pic BROKEN ARROW! Ain't it cool? Listen separately or watch along as we talk through director John Woo's first pairing with John Travolta for plenty of laughs, digressions, and behind-the-scenes stories!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast</description>

For our latest commentary track we mark the 30th anniversary of '90s action pic BROKEN ARROW! Ain't it cool? Listen separately or watch along as we talk through director John Woo's first pairing with John Travolta for plenty of laughs, digressions,...

(00:00:00) Kicking Off Our Commentary for John Woo's Broken Arrow 
(00:03:50) John Travolta's Choice to Play the Over-the-Top Villain 
(00:11:17) How 90s Action Movies Evolved and Memorable Supporting Actors 
(00:24:02) Christian Slater's Journey and On-Screen Chemistry with Samantha Mathis 
(00:31:27) Deakins' Theme and John Woo's Distinctive Cinematic Style 
(00:38:48) Analyzing Broken Arrow's Action, Pacing, and Critical Reception 
(00:54:47) From Pulp Fiction Revival to Character Actor Roles 
(01:03:19) Exploring the Villain's Lack of Motivation and Classic John Woo Tropes 
(01:19:17) Unpacking Casting Decisions and Production Insights for Broken Arrow 
(01:28:20) Analyzing the Climax and Broken Arrow's Place in 90s Action 
(01:47:42) Final Thoughts on the Movie and How to Connect with the Podcast 
 
For our latest commentary track we mark the 30th anniversary of '90s action pic BROKEN ARROW! Ain't it cool? Listen separately or watch along as we talk through director John Woo's first pairing with John Travolta for plenty of laughs, digressions, and behind-the-scenes stories! Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

Commentary Track: Broken Arrow

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