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The MovieFilm Podcast

Zaki Hasan & Brian Hall
Marvel Cinematic Universe
Hollywood
Gene Hackman
Star Wars
Superman
Congo
Stranger Things
Iron Man
Shane Black
Mission Impossible
Crimson Tide
The Wolf Man
Robert Downey Jr.
Jurassic World Rebirth
James Cameron
Mission: Impossible
Superman Returns
Star Wars: the Rise Of Skywalker
Fantastic Four
Star Trek

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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Recent Guests

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Episode: Ep. 352: Resident Evil and Other Stuff

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Zaki Hasan
Film critic and reviewer for the San Francisco Chronicle and The Wrap
Brian Hall
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Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 181 ratings
  • THE Podcast Experience for Movie Connoisseurs

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daryn Kirscht
    United States2 months ago
  • Pretty good

    It’s good. Just waaaaaaaaay too many ads

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    umop ap!sdn
    United States2 months ago
  • Zaki and Brian : The Dynamic Duo!

    i've been listening to the podcast for a few years now, and I always enjoy each episode, even the commentary tracks! Even if I have not watched the film that is being discussed, I love the knowledge, insight and engaging conversation they bring to their commentaries. I have learned a lot about many films!

    Their regular episodes are always fun, funny and have some great points about the topics being discussed. I do enjoy the reviews of films, and respect what they have to say. It gives a great ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MelMel___N
    Canada3 months ago
  • Best Movie Show, Period

    Great show. Zaki and Brian are on point. Informative and funny. Always look forward to the commentaries.

    Keep it up guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Duelists4816
    Australiaa year ago
  • Wonderful show!

    Great insights and asides from a great critic and a terrific writer! Love the anecdotes from their past! And more Pops Hall reviews!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Flash Fan #1
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners often praise the hosts' easy chemistry, describing the conversations as funny, welcoming, and like chatting with movie-loving friends.
A few reviewers criticize the amount of advertising or find the conversational detours and jokes distracting.
Listeners value the mix of new-release opinions, entertainment news, nostalgia, and personal anecdotes.
Reviews highlight informed, accessible film analysis, especially the commentary tracks, which combine trivia, history, and humor.

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Ep. 342: Michael / The Devil Wears Prada 2
Q: What did you think of The Devil Wears Prada 2 compared to the original?
Amina notes that the sequel successfully revisits the core relationships while updating the world for contemporary audiences, balancing nostalgia with fresh ideas rather than simply repeating old beats.

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Film critic Zaki Hasan and television writer Brian Hall bring an informed, humorous perspective to current movies, television, and the wider entertainment industry. Regular conversations combine reviews of new releases with discussion of franchise strategy, studio economics, streaming, film history, and pop culture. A recurring feature is the commentary track, where the hosts revisit older films with production context, franchise knowledge, and lively back-and-forth. Bonus episodes are more freewheeling, mixing nostalgia, personal anecdotes, listener messages, and conversations about how audiences watch and remember movies. The distinctive appeal is the balance of considered criticism and relaxed conversation: analysis stays accessible, whi... more

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