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Film Reviews · Zaki Hasan & Brian Hall

The MovieFilm Podcast

by Zaki Hasan & Brian Hall

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!

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Ep. 356: Clayface

This week we go in-depth on DC Studios’ latest big-screen offering, the body horror-meets-Batman baddie picture CLAYFACE! Plus: we remember beloved actors Richard Riehle

Oct 25
1 h 51 min

Ep. 355: Street Fighter / You Can See Everything

This week, we’re going in-depth on two new releases: the big-screen video-game adaptation STREET FIGHTER and the mysterious Elizabeth Holmes documentary YOU CAN SEE EVERY

Oct 19
2 h 08 min

Ep. 354: Digger / The Social Reckoning

This week, we’re going in-depth on two very different (yet similar?) new releases: Aaron Sorkin's Zuckerberg revisit THE SOCIAL RECKONING and anarchic Tom Cruise vehicle

Oct 11
2 h 22 min

Commentary Track: The Social Network

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 NETWO

Oct 4
2 h 07 min

Bonus Show: Endgame Encore, Star Wars X, and the End of Endings

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

Oct 2
21 min

Ep. 353: Heart of the Beast / Primetime

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 wh

Sep 27
2 h 08 min

Ep. 352: Resident Evil and Other Stuff

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

Sep 19
1 h 46 min

Bonus Show: Rear Window, the A.I. Apocalypse and VHS @ 50

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 end

Sep 14
32 min

Commentary Track: Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home

(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

Sep 12
2 h 06 min

Commentary Track: Terminator: Dark Fate

(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 Franchis

Sep 4
2 h 09 min

Bonus Show: Spidey Commentaries, '90s Syndication and Brian's Mystery Song

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

Aug 31
29 min

Ep. 351: The Dog Stars / Coyote vs. Acme

(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-Watc

Aug 29
2 h 27 min

Ep. 350: Lanterns / The End of Oak Street

(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 (0

Aug 22
2 h 07 min

Commentary Track: Green Lantern

(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 Overload

Aug 15
2 h 01 min

Ep. 349: Spider-Man’s Box Office Bonanza!

(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 S

Aug 8
1 h 53 min

Ep. 348: Spider-Man: Brand New Day

(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 Term

Aug 1
2 h 14 min

Bonus Show: Odyssey Idiocy + Avengers: Doomsday Trailer

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 r

Jul 25
24 min

Commentary Track: Spider-Man: Homecoming

(00:00:00) Podcast Welcome and Commentary Setup (00:03:26) Michael Keaton's Vulture and MCU Timeline Errors (00:07:28) The Historic Deal Bringing Spider-Man to Marvel

Jul 24
2 h 16 min

Ep. 347: The Odyssey + Remembering Sam Neill

(00:00:00) Welcome, Patreon, and Recent Movie Experiences (00:05:30) Emotional Journey at the Wes Anderson Music Concert (00:10:34) Unpacking the Dark Humor of How to M

Jul 18
2 h 27 min

Bonus Show: Evil Dead Burn + Obsession In-depth!

In this bonus show we offer thoughts on the latest/last JACKASS film, horror sequel EVIL DEAD BURN, Illumination’s underperforming MINIONS & MONSTERS, and dive deep into

Jul 13
35 min

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#107
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#178 NEW Film Reviews US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

Co-hosts Zaki and Brian provide an entertaining yet insightfully informative news and analysis of everything happening in the world of film. Whether a casual movie fan or a hardcore film fanatic, you will LOVE this podcast (especially ad-free on Patreon). Highly recommend!

Daryn Kirscht · Sep 2026

It’s like listening to two good friends talk about movies. Love it!!

Phil At The Movies · Aug 2022

Is it like listening to your friends? Like every other podcast review? Sure. But they're still great, and I still stop whatever I'm doing when a new episode drops. And hey, send them an email. They'll probably respond. The pod is charming and worth your time.

Jimminyjwd40 · Apr 2022

I know I’m not the first to mention Zaki and Brian’s great chemistry but if that many people bring it up, it’s obviously one of the show’s biggest strengths. Their natural bond formed by years of friendship creates an energy that is genuine in every episode unlike the forced dialogue you get in some major network talk and radio shows. They create an environment that you yourself feel like you’ve known them for years and want to join in the discussion. Their commentaries are second to none with entertaining tidbits and rarely and long stretches of silence from getting caught up in watching the film. The only thing more thrilling is receiving an accidental Zaki butt dial

QCA_Mista_J · Oct 2021

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