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BREASTFEEDING WITH CONFIDENCE | Pregnancy Tips, Postpartum Wellness, Milk Supply, Tongue Tie, Latch Pain70 | Breastfeeding & Mental Health: Postpartum Depression, Mother Wounds, and Breastfeeding Grief with Vanessa from @MilkandMentalHealthCan breastfeeding truly support your mental health—or does it sometimes make postpartum depression worse?
In this heartfelt episode of the Breastfeeding with Confidence Podcast, host Jamie Zaki, IBCLC and mom of five, sits down with Vanessa, a Licensed Professional Counseling Student and Lactation Counselor, to talk about the emotional side of breastfeeding that so many mothers struggle with but few actually discuss out loud.
Together, they dive deep into postpartum depression, unresolved mother wounds, and the grief that can come when breastfeeding doesn’t go as planned. Vanessa shares her own journey through the intersection of moth...
2025-11-1425 minBREASTFEEDING WITH CONFIDENCE | Pregnancy Tips, Postpartum Wellness, Milk Supply, Tongue Tie, Latch Pain56 | Pregnancy, Birth, and Breastfeeding Advocacy with Kiera Walsh from the Birth Advocacy PodcastSelf Advocacy is the key to an empowering pregnancy, birth experience, and breastfeeding experience. But what does self advocacy look like? What are the struggles pregnant moms face when they create their birth plans and breastfeeding plans?
Kiera Walsh from the Birth Advocacy Podcast joins Jaimie Zaki IBCLC on today's episode of the Breastfeeding with Confidence Podcast to discuss their personal birth stories, professional experiences with protecting the birth space and postpartum advocacy, and navigating breastfeeding.
The truth is, pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding are not separate events and are deeply connected. You must prepare for br...
2025-08-2249 minBREASTFEEDING WITH CONFIDENCE | Pregnancy Tips, Postpartum Wellness, Milk Supply, Tongue Tie, Latch Pain1. Welcome to the Breastfeeding With Confidence PodcastIntroducing The Breastfeeding With Confidence Podcast with mom of 5 and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Jaimie Zaki. Jaimie is the owner of Little Bear Lactation and Founder of The Confident MamaBear Society.
In this episode, Jaimie shares her first breastfeeding experience, navigating tongue tie and breastfeeding pain, self advocacy in a broken system, and triumphing in the end.
Subscribe to The Breastfeeding With Confidence Podcast with Jaimie Zaki, IBCLC to start learning how you can prevent & overcome breastfeeding challenges with a sense of confidence.
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2025-02-0414 min
V SHRED: Better Body Better Life.Exercise Selection w/Dr. ZakiWelcome back to another episode of the Better Body, Better Life Podcast! Once again we are joined by the great Dr. Zaki Afzal! This week he and Vince go deep into goal specific exercise selection. As you can imagine, depending on your personal goals and aspirations, HOW you exercise is just as important as IF you exercise. This is especially important as you age! All of this can be a bit tough to dial in at times, but there’s no need to worry! Tune in as we break it all down in this extremely valuable episode.
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2024-11-1453 minV SHRED: Better Body Better Life.Muscle Building Vs. Mobility w/Dr. ZakiWelcome back to another episode of the Better Body, Better Life podcast! We are rich with information this week as we welcome Dr. Zaki Afzal to talk muscle building and its delicate balance with mobility. One can oftentimes have a negative effect on the other, but is there a way to balance, and in turn have both? Tune in this week to find out!
Find more of Dr. Zaki: @zakiafzaldpt and @OPTIMIZEPTP on Instagram.
How does a fully personalized meal plan that includes all of your favorite food sound? Click here ⇒ https://vshred.fit/4JG...
2024-11-0752 min
Late Call TimeBOO HISS! (Insecure Part 2)"It's probably because I'm American or whatever, but I'm a sucker for a happy ending" - Zaki LawrenceInfidelity, weirdly shaped heads, and being dropped as a child are discussed in this second part of India and Zaki's discussion on HBO's Insecure
2024-04-1955 min
The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 250: Obi-Wan Kenobi / LightyearThe MovieFilm boys mark their 250th episode by offering our separate thoughts on the OBI-WAN KENOBI finale (which Brian didn't see) and Pixar's TOY STORY spinoff LIGHTYEAR (which Zaki didn't see). In addition, we cycle through questions from the MovieFilm mailbag, get Brian's reaction to seeing BLOODSPORT for the first time, Zaki's reaction to seeing REMO WILLIAMS: THE ADVENTURE BEGINS for the first time...in awhile, and much more! It's a fun and freewheeling way to close out June, and we hope you'll join us on the journey!Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast
2022-06-241h 46
Pakistan Geostrategic ReviewOn The Radar - Episode 5Talha and Zaki host Taimur Khan (Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad) to discuss his article for CSCR, 'Will the US-Turkey S-400 Crisis Constrain Pakistan?'
This programme is presented by Pakistan Geostrategic Review in association with Islamabad-based Centre for Strategic and Contemporary Research. Its objective is to highlight articles of note authored by emerging research scholars from Pakistan. Through this video podcast series, we aim to provide them a platform where they can elucidate their perspective and defend their argument on different issues.
Intro music composed and produced by Zaki Khalid. All rights reserved.
2021-03-3016 min
Pakistan Geostrategic ReviewThe Scheme of Things - Episode 6Talha and Zaki discuss the meeting between US Defence Secretary General (Retired) Lloyd Austin and Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, a detailed analysis of the UK's Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy and conclude with comments on the heated debate between US and Chinese diplomatic leadership in Alaska.
Intro music composed and produced by Zaki Khalid, all rights reserved.
YouTube version: https://youtu.be/RyAh8SgTCeg
2021-03-251h 31
Pakistan Geostrategic ReviewThe Scheme of Things - Episode 5Talha and Zaki discuss the context and implications of Israel's reassignment to United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) and what it means for Pakistan. They also discuss India's destabilising posturing during conflict with Pakistan and its overall bearing on South Asia.
In the first segment, two statements need correction (the errors are regretted):
1. It was Admiral William McRaven (Votel's predecessor) who conducted Operation Neptune Spear (2011).
2. Senator Tom Cotton (Republican) represents Arkansas, not Kansas.
Intro music composed and produced by Zaki Khalid, all rights reserved.
YouTube version: https://youtu.be/GKoeSKy7...
2021-03-0442 min
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Pakistan Geostrategic ReviewOn The Radar - Episode 4Talha and Zaki host Maryam Raashed and Rida Anwaar to discuss their co-authored perspective paper for the Centre for Strategic and Contemporary Research (CSCR) titled 'Pakistan’s Foreign Policy In Transition: Driving Factors And Emerging Trends'.
This programme is presented by Pakistan Geostrategic Review in association with Islamabad-based Centre for Strategic and Contemporary Research. Its objective is to highlight articles of note authored by emerging research scholars from Pakistan. Through this video podcast series, we aim to provide them a platform where they can elucidate their perspective and defend their argument on different issues.
Intro mus...
2020-12-101h 14
Pakistan Geostrategic ReviewThe Scheme of Things - Episode 4Talha and Zaki discuss the incoming US StateSec and SecDef, Russia's naval logistics supply centre in Sudan, France and Germany's relations with the US and consolidation of US Army's Europe and Africa commands, among others.
Intro music composed and produced by Zaki Khalid, all rights reserved.
YouTube version: https://youtu.be/kH6M3s8jCFE
2020-11-301h 31
Pakistan Geostrategic ReviewOn The Radar - Episode 3Talha and Zaki host Hamraz Sarwani (Centre for Strategic and Contemporary Research) to discuss his article that examines different analytical approaches to evaluating the progress of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
This programme is presented by Pakistan Geostrategic Review in association with Islamabad-based Centre for Strategic and Contemporary Research. Its objective is to highlight articles of note authored by emerging research scholars from Pakistan. Through this video podcast series, we aim to provide them a platform where they can elucidate their perspective and defend their argument on different issues.
Intro music composed and produced by Zaki Khalid. A...
2020-11-1919 min
Pakistan Geostrategic ReviewThe Scheme of Things - Episode 3Talha and Zaki discuss the Pak-India trade tussle on basmati rice, Indo-Maldivian relations, US maritime force planning in the Pacific, developments in the Horn of Africa and C Raja Mohan's views on Asian nationalism.
Intro music composed and produced by Zaki Khalid, all rights reserved.
YouTube version: https://youtu.be/Se_mAemjgZE
2020-10-261h 36
Pakistan Geostrategic ReviewOn The Radar - Episode 2Talha and Zaki host Faizan Rai (University of Oxford) to discuss his paper for Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) titled 'Neutrality-cum-Balancing: Understanding Pakistan’s Foreign and Diplomatic Policy in the MENA Region'.
This programme is presented by Pakistan Geostrategic Review in association with Islamabad-based Centre for Strategic and Contemporary Research. Its objective is to highlight articles of note authored by emerging research scholars from Pakistan. Through this video podcast series, we aim to provide them a platform where they can elucidate their perspective and defend their argument on different issues.
Intro music composed and produced by...
2020-10-2143 min
Pakistan Geostrategic ReviewThe Scheme of Things - Episode 2Talha and Zaki discuss Dhruva Jaishankar's paper for Lowy Institute on Indo-Australian cooperation, the recent QUAD foreign ministers' meeting in Tokyo, Indo-Maldivian relations and IRGC Navy's new base in Sirik
Intro music composed and produced by Zaki Khalid, all rights reserved.
YouTube version: https://youtu.be/HA4NtgqokgU
2020-10-131h 16
Pakistan Geostrategic ReviewOn The Radar - Episode 1Talha and Zaki host Kashoon Leeza (Quaid-i-Azam University) to discuss her article for South Asian Voices on Pakistan's economic diplomacy in Southeast and East.
This programme is presented by Pakistan Geostrategic Review in association with Islamabad-based Centre for Strategic and Contemporary Research. Its objective is to highlight articles of note authored by emerging research scholars from Pakistan. Through this video podcast series, we aim to provide them a platform where they can elucidate their perspective and defend their argument on different issues.
Intro music composed and produced by Zaki Khalid. All rights reserved.
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2020-10-0534 min
Pakistan Geostrategic ReviewThe Scheme of Things - Episode 1Talha and Zaki discuss developments pertaining to the SCO and Central Asia, Pakistani Prime Minister's Speech at UN General Assembly, developments in the Western Indian Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, Arab-Israeli reconciliations and Germany's Indo-Pacific policy.
Intro music composed and produced by Zaki Khalid, all rights reserved.
YouTube version: https://youtu.be/p2UsbgIsEy8
2020-10-051h 22
The MovieFilm PodcastCommentary Track: Back to the FutureGreat Scott! What better way to shelter in place during the Labor Day long weekend than with Doc, Marty, Brian and Zaki! That’s right, it’s our all-new commentary track celebrating 35 years of BACK TO THE FUTURE. You can listen separately or watch along as we make our way through one of our all-time favorite flicks and geek out in that inimitable MovieFilm fashion. You’ll hear behind-the-scenes stories, the production history, and our own personal histories with director Robert Zemeckis’ indelible time travel comedy, which remains as engaging today as when it was first released. Hear it all via the...
2020-09-062h 01
The MovieFilm PodcastCommentary Track: Beneath the Planet of the ApesFor their latest commentary track, the MovieFilm boys show some movie monkey love to Beneath the Planet of the Apes, the first sequel to the 1968 sci-fi classic, in celebration of its 50th anniversary. Starring James Franciscus alongside the returning Charlton Heston, this was the first big franchise sequel of the modern era, and it makes for an even more fascinating artifact today than when it first debuted. As longtime listeners already know, Zaki is about as big an Apes fan as it gets, and this track offered him a chance to show off his deep reservoir of knowledge while Brian...
2020-08-121h 48
Pakistan Geostrategic ReviewSpecial Episode - China-Iran Strategic Relations in the Context of 25-Year RoadmapComment by Zaki Khalid
2020-07-2345 min
The MovieFilm PodcastEpisode 200!The MovieFilm Podcast celebrates 200 episodes by...staying inside and catching up on our streaming. With no big summer releases to unpack (one day, BLACK WIDOW!) we hop in the Wayback and discuss Brian’s journey through the PINK PANTHER film series and Zaki’s bingeing of the seminal ‘90s medical show ER. But that’s not all! Learn how Hollywood is counting on Christopher Nolan to save it, and whether the online-only release of TROLLS WORLD TOUR is a sign of the end times: Plus: STAR WARS news and more! Listen to it via the embed below or at Apple Podcasts...
2020-05-161h 39
Rabbi Zaki Sardar Aleppo Heritage Tunes PodcastMegilat Rut Ruth reading by Rabbi Zaki Sardar Aleppo Heritage Tuneאוַיְהִ֗י בִּימֵי֙ שְׁפֹ֣ט הַשֹּֽׁפְטִ֔ים וַיְהִ֥י רָעָ֖ב בָּאָ֑רֶץ וַיֵּ֨לֶךְ אִ֜ישׁ מִבֵּ֧ית לֶ֣חֶם יְהוּדָ֗ה לָגוּר֙ בִּשְׂדֵ֣י מוֹאָ֔ב ה֥וּא וְאִשְׁתּ֖וֹ וּשְׁנֵ֥י בָנָֽיו:בוְשֵׁ֣ם הָאִ֣ישׁ אֱלִימֶ֡לֶךְ וְשֵׁם֩ אִשְׁתּ֨וֹ נָֽעֳמִ֜י וְשֵׁ֥ם שְׁנֵֽי־בָנָ֣יו | מַחְל֤וֹן וְכִלְיוֹן֙ אֶפְרָתִ֔ים מִבֵּ֥ית לֶ֖חֶם יְהוּדָ֑ה וַיָּבֹ֥אוּ שְׂדֵֽי־מוֹאָ֖ב וַיִּֽהְיוּ־שָֽׁם:גוַיָּ֥מָת אֱלִימֶ֖לֶךְ אִ֣ישׁ נָֽעֳמִ֑י וַתִּשָּׁאֵ֥ר הִ֖יא וּשְׁנֵ֥י בָנֶֽיהָ:דוַיִּשְׂא֣וּ לָהֶ֗ם נָשִׁים֙ מֹֽאֲבִיּ֔וֹת שֵׁ֤ם הָֽאַחַת֙ עָרְפָּ֔ה וְשֵׁ֥ם הַשֵּׁנִ֖ית ר֑וּת וַיֵּ֥שְׁבוּ שָׁ֖ם כְּעֶ֥שֶׂר שָׁנִֽים:הוַיָּמֻ֥תוּ גַם־שְׁנֵיהֶ֖ם מַחְל֣וֹן וְכִלְי֑וֹן וַתִּשָּׁאֵר֙ הָֽאִשָּׁ֔ה מִשְּׁנֵ֥י יְלָדֶ֖יהָ וּמֵֽאִישָֽׁהּ:ווַתָּ֤קָם הִיא֙ וְכַלֹּתֶ֔יהָ וַתָּ֖שָׁב מִשְּׂדֵ֣י מוֹאָ֑ב כִּ֤י שָֽׁמְעָה֙ בִּשְׂדֵ֣ה מוֹאָ֔ב כִּֽי־פָקַ֤ד יְהֹוָה֙ אֶת־עַמּ֔וֹ לָתֵ֥ת לָהֶ֖ם לָֽחֶם:זוַתֵּצֵ֗א מִן־הַמָּקוֹם֙ אֲשֶׁ֣ר הָֽיְתָה־שָּׁ֔מָּה וּשְׁתֵּ֥י כַלֹּתֶ֖יהָ עִמָּ֑הּ וַתֵּלַ֣כְנָה בַדֶּ֔רֶךְ לָשׁ֖וּב אֶל־אֶ֥רֶץ יְהוּדָֽה:חוַתֹּ֤אמֶר נָֽעֳמִי֙ לִשְׁתֵּ֣י כַלֹּתֶ֔יהָ לֵ֣כְנָה שֹּׁ֔בְנָה אִשָּׁ֖ה לְבֵ֣ית אִמָּ֑הּ יַ֣עַשׂ (כתיב יַ֣עַשׂה) יְהֹוָ֤ה עִמָּכֶם֙ חֶ֔סֶד כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֧ר עֲשִׂיתֶ֛ם עִם־הַמֵּתִ֖ים וְעִמָּדִֽי:טיִתֵּ֤ן יְהֹוָה֙ לָכֶ֔ם וּמְצֶ֣אן ָ מְנוּחָ֔ה אִשָּׁ֖ה בֵּ֣ית אִישָׁ֑הּ וַתִּשַּׁ֣ק לָהֶ֔ן וַתִּשֶּׂ֥אנָה קוֹלָ֖ן וַתִּבְכֶּֽינָה:יוַתֹּאמַ֖רְנָה־לָּ֑הּ כִּֽי־אִתָּ֥ךְ נָשׁ֖וּב לְעַמֵּֽךְ:יאוַתֹּ֤אמֶר נָֽעֳמִי֙ שֹׁ֣בְנָה בְנֹתַ֔י לָ֥מָּה תֵלַ֖כְנָה עִמִּ֑י הַֽעוֹד־לִ֤י בָנִים֙ בְּֽמֵעַ֔י וְהָי֥וּ לָכֶ֖ם לַֽאֲנָשִֽׁים:יבשֹׁ֤בְנָה בְנֹתַי֙ לֵ֔כְן ָ כִּ֥י זָקַ֖נְתִּי מִֽהְי֣וֹת לְאִ֑ישׁ כִּ֤י אָמַ֨רְתִּי֙ יֶשׁ־לִ֣י תִקְוָ֔ה גַּ֣ם הָיִ֤יתִי הַלַּ֨יְלָה֙ לְאִ֔ישׁ וְגַ֖ם יָלַ֥דְתִּי בָנִֽים:יגהֲלָהֵ֣ן | תְּשַׂבֵּ֗רְנָה עַ֚ד אֲשֶׁ֣ר יִגְדָּ֔לוּ הֲלָהֵן֙ תֵּֽעָגֵ֔נָה לְבִלְתִּ֖י הֱי֣וֹת לְאִ֑ישׁ אַ֣ל בְּנֹתַ֗י כִּֽי־מַר־לִ֤י מְאֹד֙ מִכֶּ֔ם כִּי־יָֽצְאָ֥ה בִ֖י יַד־יְהֹוָֽה:ידוַתִּשֶּׂ֣נָה (חסר א) קוֹלָ֔ן וַתִּבְכֶּ֖ינָה ע֑וֹד וַתִּשַּׁ֤ק עָרְפָּה֙ לַֽחֲמוֹתָ֔הּ וְר֖וּת דָּ֥בְקָה בָּֽהּ:טווַתֹּ֗אמֶר הִנֵּה֙ שָׁ֣בָה יְבִמְתֵּ֔ךְ אֶל־עַמָּ֖הּ וְאֶל־אֱלֹהֶ֑יהָ שׁ֖וּבִי אַֽחֲרֵ֥י יְבִמְתֵּֽךְ:טזוַתֹּ֤אמֶר רוּת֙ אַל־תִּפְגְּעִי־בִ֔י לְעָזְבֵ֖ךְ לָשׁ֣וּב מֵֽאַֽחֲרָ֑יִךְ כִּ֠י אֶל־אֲשֶׁ֨ר תֵּֽלְכִ֜י אֵלֵ֗ךְ וּבַֽאֲשֶׁ֤ר תָּלִ֨ינִי֙ אָלִ֔ין עַמֵּ֣ךְ עַמִּ֔י וֵֽאלֹהַ֖יִךְ אֱלֹהָֽי:יזבַּֽאֲשֶׁ֤ר תָּמ֨וּתִי֙ אָמ֔וּת וְשָׁ֖ם אֶקָּבֵ֑ר כֹּה֩ יַֽעֲשֶׂ֨ה יְהֹוָ֥ה לִי֙ וְכֹ֣ה יוֹסִ֔יף כִּ֣י הַמָּ֔וֶת יַפְרִ֖יד בֵּינִ֥י וּבֵינֵֽךְ:
2020-05-0125 min
The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 192: Bad Boys For LifeIt’s the MovieFilm Boys talking Bad Boys! After a seventeen year gap, Will Smith & Martin Lawrence are back in their signature buddy cop franchise in BAD BOYS FOR LIFE, and Zaki & Brian are here to chime in on whether it was worth the wait. In addition, hear our reactions to the first trailer for Sony’s scary superhero pic MORBIUS, plus our thoughts on the just-announced Oscar nominations and word that Hank Azaria is bidding farewell to one of his many SIMPSONS alter egos. Plus: STAR WARS news and more! Listen via the embed below or at Apple Podcasts, Stit...
2020-01-211h 40
The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 191: Zaki and Brian’s Favorite Movies of 2019!It’s 2020, now time for some hindsight! Listen as the MovieFilm boys go through their respective top ten lists of favorite movies for the year that just ended. Which ones made the cut? Which ones missed it by that much? Find out in the latest episode. Listen via the embed below or at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always ask, please hit up our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast
2020-01-111h 28
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The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 188: Knives OutDirector Rian Johnson's star-studded whodunnit Knives Out is in theaters now, winning over critics and audiences alike, and MovieFilm is here with some spoiler-filled thoughts! In addition, Brian gives his take on Martin Scorsese's much-anticipated The Irishaman, Zaki offers a rapturous reaction to the upcoming war film 1917, and the boys discussion word of impending Star Trek and Planet of the Apes sequels, as well as the new trailers for Black Widow and the 25th James Bond epic, No Time to Die! You can hear it all via the embed below or at iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! As we always...
2019-12-072h 04
The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 183: JokerThe Joker got the last laugh in theaters this weekend, with his self-titled feature film breaking all previous October records and smiling in the face of the doomsayers. But what to make of the movie itself? That’s where Brian and Zaki come in to offer their takes: Does this DC Comics adaptation a daring new masterpiece, or does is it signal the end of western civilization as we know it? We offer our takes, with an in-depth and spoiler-filled discussion about the Joaquin Phoenix-starring, Todd Phillips-directed Batman side project. But that’s not all! Hear our takes on all the...
2019-10-081h 49
The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 179: Sony and Marvel's Spider-Man DivorceThe MovieFilm boys bring the curtain down on August with a fun chat taking stock of all the big news of the last few weeks, including the Sony/Disney Spider-Man divorce, news that Matrix 4 is incoming, and much more! Plus: Hear Zaki’s interview with producer Jason Blum and star David Oyelowo about their new thriller Don’t Let Go! Listen via the embed below or hear it at iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! Also, as always, please make sure to visit our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!Listen...
2019-08-301h 40
The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 178: Dora and the Lost City of Gold + The Angry Birds Movie 2As the dog days of summer head towards their conclusion, Brian & Zaki hop on mic to talk up the latest batch of new releases and headlines! Listen in to hear quick takes on Dora and the City of Gold and The Angry Birds Movie 2. Plus: Remembering Peter Fonda, thoughts on Fox’s entire development slate getting axed by Disney, Viacom and CBS re-merging, and Ewan McGregor possibly back in the fold as a certain Jedi master! Listen to the embed below or download at iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! Also, make sure to visit our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gm...
2019-08-171h 35
The MovieFilm PodcastCommentary Track: The Karate KidThis year marks thirty-five years since Daniel-san and Mr. Miyagi kicked their way into our hearts in the original The Karate Kid, and Brian & Zaki are here to celebrate with their latest MovieFilm commentary! Listen as they delve into the production’s history, and offer their own memories! We hope your attention will was on as you listen viaiTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, or Spotify! As always, please visit our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast
2019-08-132h 12
The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 177: Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & ShawThis week, the dynamic MovieFilm duo, Zaki and Brian, take on the Fast and the Furious spinoff-y duo of Hobbs & Shaw! But that's not all... Listen as the boys share their thoughts on the "world without the Beatles" fantasy Yesterday, revisit The Rocketeer, and ruminate on the trailers for Cats, Zombieland 2, and Martin Scorsese's long awaited Netflix gangster movie, The Irishman! Listen to it all through the embed below or at iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! Also, as always, please make sure to visit our Facebook page or e-mail moviefilmpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how we’re doing!
2019-08-051h 40
The MovieFilm PodcastCommentary Track: SpeedPop quiz, hotshot: The MovieFilm Podcast has just dropped its latest commentary track. What do you do? What do you do? That’s right, this week we’re celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of one of our favorite movies, Speed! Listen as Brian and Zaki offer up behind-the-scenes anecdotes, the production history, and their own personal histories with the vehicle (no pun intended) that cemented Keanu’s action hero bona fides and put Sandra Bullock on the map! Buckle up and feel the G’s via the embed below or at iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! Also, as always, please make sure to...
2019-06-162h 02
The MovieFilm PodcastCommentary Track: AlienIt was forty years ago this week that Ridley Scott’s Alien came to theaters and scarred an entire generation of filmgoers the process. The space-based horror opus has cast a very long shadow on cinematic history, and Brian and Zaki are here with a new commentary track to mark the occasion. Listen as they delve into the film’s roots and influences, production history, and thematic parallels, plus much more! Like always, stream it below or listen at iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify. And like always, please be sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page and let us know how...
2019-05-232h 01
The MovieFilm PodcastCommentary Track: Indiana Jones and the Last CrusadeThe man with the hat is back! And so are the MovieFilm boys, this time joined by special guest Sean Coyle (Disney's Puppy Dog Pals) for a brand new commentary track marking the thirtieth anniversary of the third Indiana Jones adventure! Listen in as Sean, Brian, and Zaki watch Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and share behind-the-scenes stories, personal anecdotes about the Steven Spielberg-Harrison Ford-George Lucas trilogy capper, and have plenty of fun and laughs as they re-watch one of their favorite movies of all time. As always, you can stream the episode below, or listen via iTunes, Stitcher...
2019-05-202h 13
The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 170: Avengers: EndgameThe endgame is upon us! The biggest movie in the world is Avengers: Endgame, the finale to eleven years and twenty-two movies of build-up from Marvel Studios. And to mark the occasion, we have a suitably super-sized episode of the MovieFilm show! Join Brian, Zaki, and special guest Glenn Greenberg -- former editor at Marvel Comics who previously joined us a year ago for Avengers: Infinity War -- for a deep dive into the intricacies of the latest Avengers opus, as we offer our thoughts and theories on the superhero epic, as well as giving some insights into the many...
2019-04-281h 59
The MovieFilm PodcastStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Teaser Trailer BreakdownWith Star Wars Celebration underway in Chicago, we were finally bestowed with not only the title of the next (and final) film in the current Star Wars trilogy, we were also given our first trailer! Brian and Zaki were so excited by this treasure trove of galactic goodness that they had to hop on mic to share their first impressions of what we now know will be called Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker! As always, you can stream the episode below, or listen via iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify. And please make sure to hit “like” on ou...
2019-04-1341 min
The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 169: Shazam!Shazam! is now in theaters, and Brian and Zaki offer up their reactions to the latest entry in the DC Comics movie universe. In addition, hear our reactions to the new trailer for Joker, our hopes for the next Terminator movie, and much more! As always, you can stream the episode below, or listen via iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify. And please make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page and let us know how we’re doing by writing a review!Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast
2019-04-061h 42
The MovieFilm PodcastCommentary Track: The MatrixIt’s two decades later, and The Matrix still has us! Join Brian and Zaki for a brand new MovieFilm Commentary Track celebrating the twentieth anniversary of one of the most influential and thought-provoking action movies of all time. The boys delve into behind-the-scenes stories, their own personal reactions, and the impressive legacy of the Wachowskis’ cyberpunk foray starring Keanu Reeves and Lawrence Fishburne! This one was a treat to record, so we hope you’ll enjoy plugging in and re-entering The Matrix with us! Like always, stream it below, or listen via iTunes or Stitcher. And please make sure to hit...
2019-03-172h 18
The MovieFilm PodcastCommentary Track: Bill & Ted's Excellent AdventureIt’s an excellent adventure for Brian & Zaki! With Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, celebrating its thirtieth anniversary this month, the MovieFilm boys mark the occasion with a fun commentary track. We discuss the timeless time travel comedy’s production process, story development, deep impact on the pop culture landscape, and much more! You can stream the episode below, or listen via iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify. And please make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page and let us know how we’re doing by writing a review!Listen ad-free at Patreon...
2019-02-231h 31
The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 166: Alita: Battle AngelWith Alita: Battle Angel in theaters, Brian and Zaki reconvene to parse their reactions to the James Cameron-Robert Rodriguez comic book adaptation. In addition, we chime in on the latest Batman rumors (could Armie Hammer be suiting up soon?), speculate on what the failure of The LEGO Movie 2 may mean for this year’s box office, and much more! As always, you can stream the episode below, or listen via iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify. And please make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page and let us know how we’re doing by writing a review!Listen a...
2019-02-201h 46
The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 164: GlassNineteen years after Unbreakable hit theaters, writer/director M. Night Shyamalan has unleashed its belated sequel Glass, uniting stars Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson with James McAvoy from the director’s Split two years ago. Listen in as Brian and Zaki discuss their thoughts on this belated trilogy-capper, and if it measures up to the long wait! In addition, hear reactions to last week’s surprise announcement of another Ghostbusters reboot, plus our thoughts on Star Trek 4 stalling, Christopher McQuarrie signing on for two more Mission: Impossible movies, and the first trailer for Spider-Man: Far From Home! Listen below or v...
2019-01-201h 53
The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 163: Zaki and Brian's Favorite Movies of 2018!2019 is here, but the MovieFilm boys need to pause and pick our fave flicks of the year just passed! Listen to our respective top tens, and hear which movies juuuust made the cut. Plus: Headlines, Star Wars news, and more! It’s a new year, and there’s plenty of MovieFilm excitement on the way! As always, you can stream the episode below, or listen via iTunes or Stitcher. And please make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page and let us know how we’re doing by writing a review!Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieF
2019-01-062h 03
The MovieFilm PodcastCommentary Track: Robin Hood: Prince of ThievesThere’s a brand new Robin Hood movie in theaters now, but we’re not here to talk about that! Instead, our commentary track is for the Robin who stole from the rich while also stealing our hearts, 1991’s Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. Join Brian and Zaki as they watch the smash hit movie directed by Kevin Reynolds and starring Kevin Costner, Morgan Freeman, and Alan Rickman, and hear them exchange their own personal memories of a time when Kevin Costner could make the world believe that England’s greatest outlaw had an accent from somewhere in rural Iowa, and when...
2018-12-032h 27
The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 160: Creed IICreed II is punching its way through the box office, and the MovieFilm boys step into the ring once more to render their verdict on this eighth movie in the Rocky Balboa saga, starring Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone. But that’s not all! Hear Zaki’s thoughts on Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, plus remembrances of the late Stan Lee and William Goldman, word that another shared universe of movie monsters in the offing, and much more! You can listen through the embed below or via iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Spotify! Also, as always, please make sure to v...
2018-11-221h 42The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 159: Bohemian RhapsodyWith November upon us, and with Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody burning up the box office charts, Brian and Zaki have reconvened to let you know if it will rock you. In addition, get our belated takes on last summer’s here-and-gone actioner Skyscraper, featuring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson doing his very best John McClane impression. But that’s not all! We also give our thoughts on Disney’s big streaming plans for their Marvel and Star Wars universes, the many many many Avatar sequels James Cameron is planning to unleash, Harrison Ford’s comments on the next Indiana Jones adventure, and so much...
2018-11-101h 58
The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 157: Venom + A Star is BornIs Venom poison? Find out in our latest episode as we share our thoughts on the Spider-Man-less Spider-Man spin-off from Sony. The Tom Hardy comic book caper is intended to launch a(nother) shared cinematic universe, and we let you know whether we think that will (or should!) happen. But that’s not all: Zaki gives some thoughts on why he was underwhelmed by Bradley Cooper’s directorial debut, A Star is Born, and we also have first details on the very first Star Wars live action TV series: The Mandalorian! Plus: Damon Wayans bolts TV’s Lethal Weapon! Also: Quick...
2018-10-051h 32
The MovieFilm PodcastCommentary Track: The FugitiveThe MovieFilm boys celebrate the 25th anniversary of one of the greatest action movies of all time with a brand new commentary track for 1993's The Fugitive! Join the hunt as Brian and Zaki settle in to watch the Harrison Ford-Tommy Lee Jones thriller based on the classic television series, offering up plenty of production anecdotes as well insights into their own personal history with famous chase picture. Either watch along with us or listen on the go, but either way, catch it via the embed below, or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. And as always, please hit “like” on...
2018-08-132h 14
The MovieFilm PodcastCommentary Track: Die HardYippee-ki-yay, MovieFilm-ers! One of the greatest action movies of all time — 1988’s Die Hard — turns 30 years old today, and to mark the occasion, Brian and Zaki set down for another of our MovieFilm commentaries! And for this edition we couldn’t be more excited it be joined by friend of the show and Die Hard mega-fan Paul Shirey, editor-in-chief of our favorite destination for entertainment news Joblo.com, for a fun and informative discussion into the history and making of the Bruce Willis-starring, John McTiernan-directed action opus, why it spawned one of Fox’s most successful franchises, and why it remains th...
2018-07-152h 17
The MovieFilm PodcastCommentary Track: The Dark KnightThe MovieFilm boys are back again for a special commentary marking the 10th anniversary of one of the most influential superhero movies in history: The Dark Knight! Christopher Nolan's 2008 epic starring Christian Bale as Batman and the late, lamented Heath Ledger in his Oscar-winning turn as the Joker reached rarified air upon its release a decade ago, and its estimation has only grown, with an entire genre striving to match its massive pop culture footprint. Listen as Brian and Zaki discuss storytelling techniques and offer anecdotes and trivia. You can listen on its own or watch the movie along with...
2018-07-142h 36
The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 150: Jurassic World: Fallen KingdomJurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is roaring in theaters now, just in time for our big 150th episode! Join Zaki and Brian as they look at the latest installment in Universal’s “dinosaurs on the loose” mega-franchise and see how it stands up against its four predecessors. Also, word that Lucasfilm may be stopping development on their planned “Star Wars Story” movies after the relative failure of Solo. Plus: A spin-off rises from the ashes of Roseanne! Remembering the late Richard Alan Greenberg, master of memorable title sequences! Listener Letters! And more! Hear it at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. And like a...
2018-06-231h 21
The MovieFilm PodcastCommentary Track: Superman IIIToday marks 35 years since one of the most baffling entries in Superman’s cinematic canon. Yes, Superman III -- teaming up Christopher Reeve’s Man of Steel with comedian Richard Pryor -- first hit screens on this day in 1983, and while it hasn’t aged particularly well, we thought it would be fun to take a look back in befuddlment at this bodyblow to the Reeve Superman series (which would be finished off for good four years later) and ask what the heck they were thinking. As it happens, this was Zaki’s very first moviegoing experience, and Brian watched it for t...
2018-06-172h 12
The MovieFilm PodcastCommentary Track: Jurassic ParkWith Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom in theaters soon, the MovieFilm boys pause and take a look back at the origins of the Jurassic franchises with a special commentary track celebrating Steven Spielberg’s original classic, 1993’s Jurassic Park, first released 25 years ago last week. Settle in and listen as Brian and Zaki marvel once again at the transcendent special effects, point out interesting behind the scenes factoids and story development, and just generally have a grand old time re-visiting one of their favorite adventure movies of all time. Listen to it the link below or at iTunes or Stitcher or Googl...
2018-06-162h 13The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 149: Solo: A Star Wars Story FalloutThe sad story of the most financially unsuccessful Star Wars of all time continues in this week’s MovieFilm Podcast, as Brian and Zaki attempt to unpack why the franchise’s tenth entry flew So Lo. In addition to tracking the depressing downward trajectory of Solo: A Star Wars Story, hear Zaki’s thoughts on belated sequels Ocean’s 8 and The Incredibles 2, and a look at the trailers for the Transformers prequel/spin-off Bumblebee and Ryan Gosling’s Neil Armstong bio First Man. Plus: Remembering Anthony Bourdain! Behind-the-scenes drama on TV’s Lethal Weapon! Word of a Joker solo pic starring Jar...
2018-06-101h 44
The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 148: Deadpool 2 / Solo: A Star Wars StoryIt's two for the price of one here at MovieFilm as Zaki and Brian eschew all regular segments, and dive directly into their takes on two of the biggest films of the summer: Deadpool 2, and Solo: A Star Wars Story. In addition to their thoughts on both films, the fact that both underperformed at the box office leads to a discussion about franchise expectations, and the complicated, and occasionally scrutinized directions of recent, as well as upcoming, Star Wars films. As always, you can stream the episode below, or listen via iTunes or Stitcher. And please make sure to hit “like” on our Faceboo...
2018-05-281h 35
The MovieFilm PodcastCommentary Track: Iron ManIt's been awhile, but the MovieFilm boys are back with a brand new commentary track! For this installment, we celebrate the ten year anniversary of the Marvel Cinematic Universe -- and also get teed up for next week's Avengers: Infinity War -- by watching and talking through the movie that got the whole multibillion dollar mega-franchise started: 2008's Iron Man! Hear lifelong Iron-fan Zaki and relative newbie Brian drop their reactions to this most seminal of superhero flicks directed by Jon Favreau and starring Robert Downey Jr., including some of the development history, casting choices, creative decisions, and much more! Listen...
2018-04-172h 12The MovieFilm PodcastSolo: A Star Wars Story - Trailer DiscussionThe first (and long awaited) trailer for Solo: A Star Wars Story is finally here, and Zaki and Brian just had to know what the other thought of it. Listen in to hear the boys' initial impressions in this special mini-episode of MovieFilm. You can hear it all via the embed below, or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. And if you haven’t already, please make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments to MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast
2018-02-0638 minThe MovieFilm PodcastEp. 139: Zaki and Brian's Top 10 Films of 2017With the beginning of 2018 upon us, Zaki and Brian take time to look back and reflect on their top 10 films of 2017! As always, you can stream the episode below, or listen via iTunes or Stitcher. And please make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page and let us know how we’re doing by writing a review!Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast
2018-01-181h 27
The MovieFilm PodcastCommentary Track: E.T. the Extra-TerrestrialThe MovieFilm boys celebrate 2018 by debuting a brand new commentary track! This time around we talk through one of Brian’s favorite movies of all time, the Steven Spielberg classic E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial! Long time listeners already know what a formative experience this was, and he has plenty of insights to offer whether you watch along or listen separately. (Oh, and you’ll hear from Zaki too.) There’s behind-the-scenes trivia, observations on plot and story, and lots of fond memories of the 1982 blockbuster. Hear it all via the embed below or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. If you...
2018-01-031h 58The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 138: Star Wars: The Last Jedi FalloutNow with multiple viewings and hours of inward reflection under their belts, the MovieFilm boys are ready to revisit and reassess their thoughts on Star Wars: The Last Jedi! But before the main event, Zaki and Brian catch each other up on all of the award season hopefuls they've caught this month: The Post, The Shape of Water, The Disaster Artist, Molly's Game, Coco, and Netflix's first "blockbuster" Bright while they're at it. Listen to it all via the embed below or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. If you haven’t already, make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook...
2017-12-281h 34
The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 137: Star Wars: The Last JediStar Wars: The Last Jedi is in theaters, and the Force is back in force! And as has become a MovieFilm tradition, the boys toss the format like an unwanted lighsaber and instead dive in for a full show of Star Wars conversation! Listen as Brian and Zaki give their takes on this newest episode of the beloved franchise. We unpack the plot, dissect the details, just generally give our all-in takes on what we loved, what we didn’t, and where we’d like to see things go next in the galaxy far, far away. Hear it all via the...
2017-12-172h 04
The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 136: Justice League FalloutThe MovieFilm boys are back after an extended post-Thanksgiving layover! This week: We dive in with a look at the stunning box office flame-out of Warner Bros.’ superhero epic Justice League. Why did it fall so far shot of the financial mark? What does this mean for the future of the DC Comics Expanded Universe? We offer our thoughts and theories. Also: Hear our thoughts on the first trailer for next year’s Avengers: Infinity War, and Zaki’s interview with director Joe Wright about the new film Darkest Hour. Plus: Get our takes on James Cameron’s Avatar sequel plans, w...
2017-12-071h 49
The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 135: Justice League (with Aaron Neuwirth)Justice League is in theaters now, bringing DC Comics' biggest superstars onscreen and in action together for the first time, and the MovieFilm boys are all in! Join Brian, Zaki, and special guest Aaron Neuwirth of the Out Now With Aaron & Abe Podcast for a show-long discussion of the latest DC Comics superhero flick from Zack Snyder (and company)! Did the movie meet our expectations? Was it a mistake to have any expectations? Does Ben Affleck make it apparent that he's got one foot out the door? Does Henry Cavill finally get to be the Superman we all hope he can...
2017-11-171h 27
The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 132: HBO's SpielbergThis week, Brian and Zaki talk the Jackie Chan actioner The Foreigner, HBO's in-depth documentary about Steven Spielberg, and much more. Also: Mark Wahlberg's big regret, Michael Bay putting his spin on a beloved children's character, controversy over the runtime for Justice League, and Sylvester Stallone stepping back into the ring as director of Creed 2. Plus: Quick takes on the trailers for Black Panther and Pacific Rim: Uprising, and the latest Star Wars news. You can hear it all via the embed below, or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. And if you haven’t already, please make sure to...
2017-10-261h 32The MovieFilm PodcastStar Wars: The Last Jedi - Trailer 2 Discussion!The final trailer for Star Wars: The Last Jedi has dropped, and that can only mean one thing: Invasion. No, wait, wrong trilogy. What it actually means is that Zaki and Brian were so excited about all of the new and exciting glimpses of what's to come in Episode XIII, that they just had to talk about it in this very special mini-episode. You can hear it all via the embed below, or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. And if you haven’t already, please make sure to hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or com...
2017-10-1128 minThe MovieFilm PodcastEp. 131: Blade Runner 2049Blade Runner 2049 is now in theaters, arriving thirty-five years after the cult classic original! For this week’s show, Brian and Zaki dive deep into the Denis Villanueve-directed sci-fi detective yarn starring Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford. But that's not all! Listen to Zaki’s interview with Peter Landesman, writer/director of the new film Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House, plus quick conversations on James Cameron’s new Terminator plans, Universal’s Fast & Furious spin-off, and much more! As always, you can hear it all via the embed below, or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Pl...
2017-10-081h 55The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 130: Kingsman: The Golden CircleThe MovieFilm boys celebrate Zaki's birthday with a spoiler–filled conversation about current box office ruler Kingsman: The Golden Circle. But that's not all! Also: Quick takes on The LEGO Ninjago Movie, Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House, and our early reaction to CBS’ new Star Trek series, Discovery. Plus: An interview with director Hany Abu Assad about the upcoming The Mountain Between Us!All that, plus plenty of Listener Letters and more! As always, you can hear it all via the embed below, or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. If you haven't already, make...
2017-09-261h 40The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 129: ItIT is here, and with the killer clown movie bringing the box office back to undead life, we’ve got lots to discuss on the first MovieFilm of the fall as we pick apart the horrific Stephen King adaptation and whether it measures up to the famous 1990 TV adaptation! But while Pennywise is our main topic, we’d be pound foolish if we didn’t also discuss this week’s new release American Assassin, and talk about the latest headlines out of Hollywood, including Liam Neeson announcing his retirement from action films, and word that J.J. Abrams has taken over the...
2017-09-171h 54The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 127: The MovieFilm Mailbag!It's the dog days of August, but that doesn't mean we don't have a lot to discuss on the MovieFilm show! Hear our thoughts on plans to revive the Terminator franchise once again, word of a solo picture for Batman’s nemesis the Joker, behind-the-scenes drama with Justice League, and more! Plus: some exciting new Star Wars news, a hefty dose of Listener Letters as we answer a diverse array of questions from all corners, and Zaki’s reflections on attending his 20 year high school reunion! Listen through the embed below, or atiTunes orStitcher orGoogle Play. As always, please hit “like”...
2017-08-231h 40
The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 125: War for the Planet of the ApesThis week Brian & Zaki talk War for the Planet of the Apes in a spoiler-filled discussion of the third and final entry in the Apes series' current trilogy! Additionally, Zaki interviews David Lowery, writer and director of A Ghost Story, the boys discuss Matt Reeves abandoning Ben Affleck's draft of The Batman script, as well as Star Wars news, Listener Letters, and plenty of other movie talk! You can listen through the embed below, or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. And as always, please hit “like” on our Facebook page, and send any questions or comments to MovieFilmPodcast@gmail.com.
2017-07-151h 29The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 124: Spider-Man: HomecomingSpider-Man: Homecoming is in theaters now, and Brian & Zaki have a spoiler-filled chat to celebrate the wallcrawler’s entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe! How does it stack up to previous Spider-flicks? Does Tom Holland supplant Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield in our hearts and minds? Also: director Matt Reeves’ comments on directing The Batman, rumors of a Rocky rematch in Creed 2, and more on the behind-the-scenes turmoil at the Star Wars Han Solo spin-off movie. Plus: more reactions to Transformers: The Last Knight in Listener Letters! Listen through the embed below, or at iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play. And as alway...
2017-07-071h 26The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 120: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No TalesThe MovieFilm boys kick off June on the high seas with an in-depth discussion of Captain Jack Sparrow's fifth (and final?) outing in Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales! But before that, Zaki gives his thoughts on Captain Underpants - in addition to teasing his take on Wonder Woman - and Brian sees The Dark Knight through a whole new lens after revisiting Michael Mann's crime epic Heat. Plus, Universal and Warner Bros. battle over the word "dark," debating the merits of continuing with The Walking Dead, and Zaki interviews chef Jeremiah Tower, subject of the...
2017-06-031h 50The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 112: The Lego Batman Movie & The Great WallAfter an extended break, the MovieFilm Podcast is back to talk up the latest batch of new releases out of Hollywood, including smash hit The LEGO Batman Movie and Matt Damon’s period fantasy epic The Great Wall (which Zaki enjoyed more than most). In addition, listen to Zaki discuss the new romantic comedy Their Finest with its co-star, the delightfully droll Bill Nighy. After that, it’s on to headlines, including the tumult behind DC/WB’s The Batman, with star Ben Affleck dropping out of the director’s chair, and our thoughts on the new trailer for King Arthur...
2017-02-231h 33The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 103: Sully / Snowden / The Magnificent SevenWith fall movie season upon us, Brian and Zaki are back to offer quick takes on a whole host of new releases, including Clint Eastwood’s Sully, Oliver Stone’s Snowden, and the new Antoine Fuqua- Denzel Washington pairing, The Magnificent Seven. In addition, get our thoughts on the trailers for the upcoming films Live By Night and Passengers, and listen in as we discuss the passing of director Curtis Hanson and other headlines out of Hollywood, plus check out Zaki’s interview with the filmmakers behind the clever new mockumentary Operation Avalanche. It’s fun, it’s freewheeling, it’s about nine...
2016-09-221h 31
The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 100! Star Trek BeyondIt’s the big 100th episode the MovieFilm Podcast! And for this extra-special installment Zaki & Brian are joined by special guest (and former co-host) Sean Coyle! After reminiscing about the origins of the show and what led to its creation, Zaki describes his recent invitation to a presidential reception at the White House, and then the gang gets into discussing the latest news and trailers out of Comic-Con, including our first looks at Justice League, Wonder Woman, and Kong: Skull Island. (We also briefly question the need for yet another Vin Diesel xXx movie.) From there, it’s on to the m...
2016-07-261h 45The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 93: The Jungle BookThis week Brian and Zaki discuss a whole host of new and upcoming release, including Disney’s box office behemoth The Jungle Book, the Kevin Costner action thriller Criminal, and Universal’s sequel/spin-off The Huntsman: Winter’s War. From there, listen to Zaki’s roundtable with the hilarious comedy duo Key & Peele about their feature film Keanu. After that, it’s on to a discussion of the trailers for The Magnificent Seven and Jason Bourne, and some headlines, including James Cameron’s further Avatar plans and the first look at actress Elizabeth Banks as the baddie in the upcoming Mighty Morph...
2016-04-211h 45The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 91: Batman v. Superman: Dawn of JusticeJustice dawned at the box office to the tune of record-breaking $167 million opening weekend, but the questions remains: Is Batman v. Superman a good movie? Is Ben Affleck the best Batman we’ve ever seen? Will Henry Cavill’s Superman ever manage to crack a smile? Brian and Zaki get into it it all with an extended conversation that discusses the pluses and minuses of the Zack Snyder-directed superhero epic’s convoluted plot, what we thought of the various performances (Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor), and whether the pieces it sets up for future films in War...
2016-03-291h 29The MovieFilm PodcastNostalgia Theater Episode 1: Talking G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero With Buzz Dixon!SPECIAL PREVIEW! Welcome to the first episode of the all-new Nostalgia Theater podcast, spinning off the MovieFilm show! As longtime readers may know, Zaki has run a feature by that same name at his blog Zaki’s Corner for many years now, and so he decided it was time to branch out and “expand the franchise,” so to speak. The purpose of this show is to do exactly what the print feature does: Look back at beloved and not-so-beloved pop culture artifacts from bygone days, talk to the creators who made them matter, and the fans who continue to love them. F...
2016-01-121h 31The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 84: Star Wars: The Force AwakensThe Force has awakened! With this weekend’s release of Star Wars: Episode VII already leaving several box office records in its wake, Disney’s $4 billion relaunch of the legendary franchise is off to an auspicious start (click here to read Zaki’s non-spoiler review). For this final MovieFilm show of 2015, Brian and Zaki mark the return of Star Wars from a galaxy far, far away by dispensing with the traditional format and instead going all-in for an in-depth, spoiler-filled conversation about the J.J. Abrams directed space epic.What did we think of The Force Awakens, what worked...
2015-12-211h 43The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 81: Bridge of Spies / Sicario / Steve JobsFor this week’s show, after taking stock of the aftermath of last week’s once-in-a-lifetime Back to the Future day (make sure you listen to our special commentary track!) Brian and Zaki offer up quick reactions to whole host of new releases from the past month, including the Robert Zemeckis thriller The Walk, the drug drama Sicario, Steven Spielberg’s latest team-up with Tom Hanks Bridge of Spies, and the Michael Fassbender starrer Steve Jobs. From there, catch Zaki’s interview with director Danny Boyle about the film, and then dive in to a wh [...]Listen ad-fr...
2015-10-291h 20The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 77: Fantastic Four (with Sean Gerber)It’s a packed show this week, as Brian and Zaki are joined by the esteemed Sean Gerber of Modern Myth Media to guide us through all the big Disney, Star Wars, and Marvel announcements unveiled at last weekend’s D23 convention. But that’s not all: Zaki offers quick reviews of this week’s American Ultra, as well as The Man From U.N.C.L.E. and the number one movie in the nation, Straight Outta Compton. From there, it’s on to the main event as we put our heads together and attempt to unpack the “how” and “why” behind...
2015-08-191h 50The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 71: Tomorrowland / San AndreasWith summer movie season in full swing, the MovieFilm guys have lots to say about Tomorrowland (read Zaki’s review here) and San Andreas (read his review here), two high-expectations releases that garnered very different responses from audiences. In addition, we also tackle some of the big news of the last two weeks, including David Letterman’s retirement after thirty-plus years in late night, plans to expand the Transformers franchise into a “shared universe” with spin-offs galore, word of an unwanted remake of The Fugitive, an unnecessary sequel to My Big Fat Greek Wedding, plus Zaki [...]Listen ad-free at Patreon...
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The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 69: Avengers: Age of UltronAvengers: Age of Ultron is the number one film in the world, and Zaki & Brian are here to offer their thoughts on the long-awaited, much-anticipated superhero sequel from Marvel Studios (read Zaki’s review here). We talk our likes, our dislikes, and where we’d like to see the Marvel Cinematic Universe go next as it heads towards next year’s Captain America: Civil War. In addition to that, we also discuss the first images from DC Comics’ adaptation Suicide Squad, news that DC/Warner Bros. is having some trouble getting its own superhero universe up and running, the plan to make a...
2015-05-051h 40The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 59: Dumb & Dumber To / The Hunger GamesWith Thanksgiving on the horizon, Zaki and Brian are thankful to bring you episode 59 of the MovieFilm Podcast! Brian starts things off by discussing a Q&A event he attended featuring Christopher Nolan whileZaki shares his thoughts so far on the The Martian, a novel currently being adapted into a Ridley Scott film starring Matt Damon. After a Star Trek: TNGthemed listener letter it’s onto Movie News where the gents discuss the sad turn of events surrounding Bill Cosby, the troubled start to Aaron Sorkin’s Steve Jobs biopic, why Wonder Woman still has them conc...
2014-11-251h 17The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 58: Batman ‘66 Hits Blu-rayAfter a weeklong break, the boys are back, and with plenty to discuss! First up, Brian shares his thoughts on seeing Steven Spielberg’s 1941 for the first time, and Zaki weighs in on the 1966 Batman TV series getting a high-definition blu-ray release. From there, listen to a snippet from Zaki’s sit-down with Daily Show host Jon Stewart on his new directorial effort, Rosewater, and dive into a conversation on all the latest headlines out of Hollywood, including Marvel’s big “Phase 3? plans.Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast
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The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 56: More Iron Man for Downey?In this week’s show, Brian and Zaki make plans to leave Gotham, discuss whether Robert Downey Jr. will/should make another Iron Man movie, and the news that Paul Feig has signed on to direct an all-female Ghostbusters cast. We also unpack the all-new animated series Star Wars Rebels, and Brian explains to Zaki why he should watch David Fincher’s latest, Gone Girl. But that’s not all! We also have an exclusive conversation with director David Dobkin about his new film The Judge, opening Friday.As always, hit up iTunes and Stitcher to write us a review, a...
2014-10-091h 43The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 53: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)It’s Turtle time for the MovieFilm duo, as Brian and Zaki discuss the latest big screen iteration of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and wonder whether producer Michael Bay’s take on the hoary franchise is a step up from the 1990s version. But that’s not all, we also share our fond memories of the late, great Robin Williams, including recommending some of our favorite flicks from his oeuvre, and discuss the latest headlines out of Hollywood. In addition, Zaki shares his exclusive interview with actors Chloë Grace Moretz & Liana Liberato and author Gayle Forman about their new film If I...
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The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 52: Guardians of the GalaxyIn this week’s installment of the MovieFilm Podcast (the two year anniversary of the show!) Brian and Zaki talk about the Batman v Superman Comic Con footage, Wonder Woman’s new look, the potential for an all-female Ghostbusters movie, and Ridley Scott’s forthcoming space film (which isn’t the one you may be thinking of.) Zaki also has a special interview with Matt Akey, executive producer at Legend3D, who talks the nuts and bolts of 3D filmmaking, including their work with director Michael Bay on the number one film of the year, Transformers: Age of Extincti...
2014-08-061h 36The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 49: 22 Jump Street / How To Train Your Dragon / Edge of TomorrowOn this week’s installment of the MovieFilm Podcast, Zaki sits down to chat with cast members from Clint Eastwood’s upcoming adaptation of Jersey Boys. Then, it’s a rip roaring ride as Brian finally gets around to seeing A Million Ways to Die in the West- and wonders where all the jokes went. There’s plenty of movie news to discuss, what with the plotted course of DCs cinematic universe having been leaked, rumors of The Amazing Spider-Man sequel being delayed, and major set-backs related to production on Star Wars Episode VII. After that it’s time for...
2014-06-171h 50The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 47: Godzilla (with Hasan Minhaj)We start this week’s show off with Zaki’s interview with CHEF writer/director/star Jon Favreau, who talks not only about his new film but also shares his thoughts on the current state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe after he pretty much kicked it into gear with IRON MAN. After that, Brian and Zaki (still no Sean this week!) are joined by special guest Hasan Minhaj (MTV’s FAILOSOPHY), who talks up his new project, the globe-spanning doc Standup Planet, and joins us as we discuss Viggo Mortensen’s unvarnished take on Peter Jackson and the LORD OF THE RING...
2014-05-201h 52The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 46: The Amazing Spider-Man 2This week on the MovieFilm Podcast, a Sean-less Zaki and Brian kick things off by discussing Jon Favreau’s return to his indie writing/directing roots with the cooking dramady, Chef. Zaki also has an interesting sit-down with writer/director Steven Knight, whose latest film, Locke, sees Tom Hardy in a role that takes place almost entirely in a car. The two also share their thoughts on the recently dropped trailer for the upcoming Fox drama Gotham, question the thinking behind the recently announced Beverly Hills Cop 4, share encouraged opinions about the recent Star Wars casting news, and th...
2014-05-061h 53The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 41: The Lego MovieAs promised in the opening theme song, this episode kicks off with “Zaki, Sean and Brian talkin’ ’bout movies.” Lots of movies. Zaki enlightens the others on Kevin Costner’s spy flick 3 Days to Kill, Brian and Zaki discuss The Lego Movie and RoboCop, and Sean weighs in on All is Lost and the occasional glimpses of Riddick he spied from a neighbor’s screen while sitting on an airplane. From there the guys share their pleasant surprise at the adventure abounding in the Guardians of the Galaxy[...]Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFil
2014-02-242h 02The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 39: Ride Along / Jack Ryan: Shadow RecruitBrian gives his take on two-week box office topper Ride Along while Zaki talks Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, leading both to ponder the latter’s struggle to find a larger audience. Next up is Zaki’s interview with Oscar nominated actress and current star of At Middleton, Vera Farmiga. After that the guys talk Batman vs Superman’sone year push to 2016, what’s in store for Indiana Jones now that his franchise is officially a Disney property, Bill Murray’s confession about why he did the Garfield movies, as well as Star Wars news, Listener Le [...]
2014-01-261h 59The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 37: Christmas Movies!‘Tis the season for another episode of The MovieFilm Podcast. This week, Sean and Brian are driving the sleigh for the first time without Zaki (check that... brand new daddy, Zaki) and invite you all to cozy ’round the fireplace for talks of TV, trailers, ant men, and of course...Christmas Movies. We are the marshmallow in your hot chocolate and the new pair of slippers from yer’ Aunt Edna. So whether you’re wrapping presents, trimming the tree, or trekking cross country this holiday season, switch us on. Yule be glad you did!Listen ad-free at Patreon: h...
2013-12-241h 23The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 32: GravityThe missing-in-action Sean Coyle rejoins Zaki and Brian for the latest MovieFilm show, and just in time too! We start things off with Zaki’s exclusive chat with film legend Danny Trejo about his latest Machete movie, and then we dive into a dissection of some of the new TV offerings for this fall season, including reactions to Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Blair Underwood-led remake of Ironside. After that, we give our take on the upcoming Gotham TV series prequelizing the Batman mythology, unpack the trailers for I, Frankenstein and Jack Ryan: Shad...
2013-10-082h 10The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 26: Death of The Lone Ranger!Lots to listen for in the latest MovieFilm show! After listening to the audio from Zaki’s exclusive interview with directors Jim Rash & Nat Faxon about their lovely new film The Way Way Back, you can hear the gang discuss the floptastic reception accorded to Disney’s big budget gamble The Lone Ranger (which, you’ll recall, Zaki has been signing high praises of), and try to figure out where the fault lies — in its stars or within us. We also talk about whether we’re all suffering from superhero burnout after the destruction-fueled climax of Man of Steel, and offer our t...
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The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 24: Man of SteelThe MovieFilm gang reunites to discuss the latest (greatest?) cinematic exploit of Superman, with all three offering a rapturous reaction. But that’s not all! Speaking of rapturous, there’s also Zaki’s in-depth interview with Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and Craig Robinson of the hilarious end-of-the-world comedy This Is The End (check out the full transcript here). In addition, we talk up the latest news on the latest Terminator movie (including word that sixty-something Ah-Nold might be cyborging up again), dissect the doomsaying predictions from Steven Spielberg & George Lucas that the end of cinema is nigh, and offer our takes...
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The MovieFilm PodcastEp. 22: Star Trek Into DarknessIt’s just Brian and Zaki for this week’s installment of the MovieFilm Podcast, but they have plenty to discuss. First up, Zaki offers his thoughts on The Great Gatsby and the all-new animated feature Superman Unbound. After that, a discussion on the latest Hollywood Headlines, including the delay of the much-anticipated (by us) Jurassic Park 4, and what it means for the future of the hallowed dino-franchise. Also, they take a look at the new trailers for Anchorman 2, Riddick and the upcoming TV series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. In addition, Zaki interviews with director Sarah Poll...
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