The MovieFilm Podcast

We’re never too old for this! The MovieFilm boys continue our periodic journeys through the Lethal Weapon series with 1992’s Lethal Weapon 3! Listen along as we revisit Riggs & Murtaugh’s third outing, with director Richard Donner dialing up the comedy, introducing Rene Russo’s Lorna Cole, and somehow blowing up even more of Los Angeles. Along the way, we talk Joe Pesci’s return as Leo Getz, the film’s lighter tone, and where this one lands in the series as a whole.

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(00:00:00) Hosts Discuss Busy Schedules and Recording Challenges

(00:03:15) The Ongoing Pain and Resolution of Brian's Dental Issues

(00:06:35) From Mid-Life Musings to Pop Culture Embarrassments

(00:14:42) Deconstructing the Phoniness of Modern Influencer Culture

(00:29:38) Exploring the Clever Premise of Jury Duty: Company Retreat

(00:35:51) Access Ad-Free Episodes and Bonus Conversations

(00:37:05) Analyzing the New Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer

(00:51:05) John Krasinski Leads New Jack Ryan Ghost War Film

(00:57:01) The Conclusion of Villeneuve's Dune Trilogy and Box Office Battle

(01:10:40) First Impressions and Box Office Success of Project Hail Mary

(01:29:05) Exploring Themes of Cooperation and Grace's Journey with Rocky

(01:46:21) The Film's Positive Message and Earnest Tone

(01:53:44) Final Thoughts and How to Engage with the Podcast

In this episode, the MovieFilm boys buckle in and blast off for a deep dive into this week's smash hit science fiction opus PROJECT HAIL MARY! Plus: new trailers for SPIDER-MAN, DUNE, and JACK RYAN, the new season of THE BACHELORETTE implodes and we have some thoughts, and much more!

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(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!

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(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! 

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(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!

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