The Movie Podcast
The Movie Podcast is a top film and entertainment show that is Tomatometer-Approved and releases new episodes, interviews, and reviews all throughout the week. Hosted by Daniel Baptista, Shahbaz Siddiqui, and Anthony Gagliardi. Follow @TheMoviePodcast on Instagram, TikTok, Letterboxd, and X. Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca.
Episodes
Clayface Interview with Tom Rhys Harries and Director James Watkins (DC Studios)
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, it's all about CLAYFACE! First, Shahbaz sits down in Toronto with Tom Rhys Harries and Director James Watkins to discuss the upcoming film about the cult favourite villain from Gotham’s rogues gallery. Then, we rewind back to the Jim Lee and Friends Red Carpet at SDCC 2026 to catch up with Tom and James for more on bringing Clayface to life! Matt Hagen’s meteo
CLAYFACE Movie Review
Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony review DC Studios’ CLAYFACE, a horror thriller from Director James Watkins, starring Tom Rhys Harries in the title role of the cult favorite villain from Gotham’s rogues gallery. Matt Hagen’s meteoric rise from Gotham street kid to Hollywood leading man is tragically cut short when a local crime boss’s actions leave him horribly disfigured. Abandoned by his team and wi
The Making of Ghost of Yōtei: Echoes of Sekigahara and Most Wanted with Joanna Wang and Parker Hamilton of Sucker Punch Productions (PlayStation 5)
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Joanna Wang (Production Art Director) and Parker Hamilton (Systems Design Lead) of Sucker Punch Productions for an in-depth discussion on the making of GHOST OF YŌTEI and its expansions Echoes of Sekigahara and Most Wanted. Set in 1603 in Ezo, Japan, the story follows Atsu, an onryō seeking vengeance against the “Yōtei Six” for
Hometown Giants Interview with Michael Bublé and Drew Scott (Prime Video)
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel heads to Vancouver to sit down with global music icon Michael Bublé and TV personality and entrepreneur Drew Scott to discuss HOMETOWN GIANTS, a new Canadian Original docuseries following their journey as part-owners of the Vancouver Giants, a hockey franchise that hasn't won a championship since 2007. For the players, they're teenagers living away from
Dolph Lundgren Interview (Rocky IV, Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia)
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz sit down in Toronto with the legendary Dolph Lundgren to discuss his new documentary DOLPH: UNBREAKABLE. The Super Channel Original Film takes viewers inside the life and career of Dolph Lundgren, revealing the man behind decades of global stardom and the personal challenges he faced along the way. Best known for his iconic roles as Ivan Dr
Tenzing Interview with Willem Dafoe, Thinley Lhamo, and Director Jennifer Peedom (Apple TV)
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Willem Dafoe, Thinley Lhamo, and Director Jennifer Peedom of Apple TV Original Film TENZING. Based on true events, Tenzing chronicles the little-known story of Tenzing Norgay, a gifted Himalayan climber who, alongside New Zealand mountaineer Edmund Hillary, was the first to summit Mount Everest. Tenzing releases October 16, 202
Whalefall Interview with Austin Abrams, Josh Brolin, Daniel Kraus, and Director Brian Duffield
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by returning friend of the show Austin Abrams, Josh Brolin, Daniel Kraus, and Director Brian Duffield to discuss their film WHALEFALL. Following the death of his father (Josh Brolin), Jay Gardiner (Austin Abrams) goes diving off the central Coast of California in search of his remains, but is swallowed by a massive sperm whale. Wh
STREET FIGHTER Movie Review (2026)
Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony review Kitao Sakurai's STREET FIGHTER starring Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji, Callina Liang, Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoai, and David Dastmalchian. Set in 1993, estranged Street Fighters Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken Masters (Noah Centineo) are thrown back into combat when the mysterious Chun-Li (Callina Liang) recruits them for the next World Warrior Tournament: a brutal clash of
Street Fighter Interview with Callina Liang, Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoai, David Dastmalchian, and Director Kitao Sakurai
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, it’s a STREET FIGHTER TAKEOVER! In ROUND 1, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoaʻi, David Dastmalchian, and director Kitao Sakurai to dive into the making of the film, including how animation brings its flashback sequences to life. In ROUND 2, we sit down with Callina Liang in Toronto to discuss bringing the iconic Chun-Li to life.
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WHALEFALL Movie Review
Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony review Brian Duffield's WHALEFALL starring Austin Abrams, Josh Brolin, Elisabeth Shue, John Ortiz, Jane Levy, and Emily Rudd. Following the death of his father (Josh Brolin), Jay Gardiner (Austin Abrams) goes diving off the central Coast of California in search of his remains, but is swallowed by a massive sperm whale. While trapped inside its belly with only one hour
VisionQuest Interview with Paul Bettany, James Spader, Emily Hampshire, and Terry Matalas (Marvel Television)
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Terry Matalas and the cast of Marvel Television's VISIONQUEST including Paul Bettany, James Spader, and Emily Hampshire. Searching for new meaning, Vision consults the AI personas embedded in his programming, including F.R.I.D.A.Y., E.D.I.T.H., J.A.R.V.I.S., and the infamous Ultron. His discreet existence comes to an end when a
Fjord Interview with Sebastian Stan and Director Cristian Mungiu
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel sits down at TIFF 26 with Sebastian Stan and Director Cristian Mungiu of FJORD. In the film, Mihai and Lisbeth Gheorghiu leave their life behind in Romania and move with their children to a remote village in Norway, hoping to rebuild their lives near Lisbeth's family. There, they grow close to their neighbours, the Halbergs, whose warmth gives them hope
Run Terry Run Interview with Sean Menard and Darrel Fox
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz sit down at TIFF 26 with Director Sean Menard and Darrell Fox, brother of the legendary Terry Fox, to discuss their documentary RUN TERRY RUN. The extraordinary story of Canadian icon Terry Fox is told like never before in Run Terry Run and offers an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at Terry’s legendary 1980 Marathon of Hope, drawing from 96
Interview with Mahershala Ali and Bassam Tariq of Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz sit down at TIFF 26 with Mahershala Ali and Director Bassam Tariq to discuss their film YOUR MOTHER YOUR MOTHER YOUR MOTHER. In the film, Latif, a devoutly religious hitman, struggles to balance work, faith and fatherhood. When his wife dies, he embarks on a desperate journey across Houston to protect his children, confronting the forces clo
Below Interview with Josh Hartnett, Charlie Heaton, Mackenzie Davis (Netflix)
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz sit down at TIFF 26 with Josh Hartnett, Charlie Heaton, Mackenzie Davis to discuss Netflix's BELOW. Calvin Penney (Josh Hartnett) is a big‑hearted but stubborn fisherman living in a small Newfoundland town, who’s still haunted by his father’s mysterious death from decades ago. When an unidentified sea creature begins terrorizing his hometown
THE SOCIAL RECKONING Movie Review
Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony review Aaron Sorkin's THE SOCIAL RECKONING starring Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White, Wunmi Mosaku, Betty Gilpin, Billy Magnussen, with Bill Burr and Jeremy Strong. Inspired by true events and the whistleblower who started the social media reckoning we’re seeing play out today, this Aaron Sorkin original screenplay is a companion piece to the hit film The Social
Carrie Interview with Mike Flanagan, Summer H. Howell, Samantha Sloyan, Matthew Lillard, and Alison Thornton (Prime Video)
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz sit down at TIFF 26 with Mike Flanagan, Summer H. Howell, Samantha Sloyan, Matthew Lillard, and Alison Thornton to discuss Prime Video's CARRIE, a reimagining of Stephen King’s iconic book. Misfit high‑schooler Carrie White has spent her life hidden away inside the walls of her home with her fiercely protective mother, Margaret. After her fa
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent Interview with Luke Kirby & Kathleen Munroe
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz sit down in Toronto with Luke Kirby and Kathleen Munroe to discuss Season 4 of LAW & ORDER TORONTO: CRIMINAL INTENT. New partners Detective Sergeants John Darcy and Frankie Bateman tackle Toronto’s toughest cases in the fourth season of Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent. Each armed with their own unique set of investigative skills, they d
VERITY Movie Review
Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony review Michael Showalter's VERITY starring Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, Josh Hartnett, Ismael Cruz Cordova, and Brady Wagner. Adapted from Colleen Hoover’s best-selling novel, this seductive, psychological thriller follows renowned author Verity Crawford (Anne Hathaway) and Lowen Ashleigh (Dakota Johnson), a struggling writer who relocates to the remote Crawford esta
DIGGER Movie Review
Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony review Alejandro G. Iñárritu's DIGGER starring TOM CRUISE. In the film, the most powerful man in the world embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity’s saviour before the disaster he’s unleashed destroys everything. Cruise stars alongside Oscar winner Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Oscar nominee Sandra Hüller, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Oscar nominee Jesse Plemons. Dig
PRIMETIME Movie Review
Daniel and Anthony review Lance Oppenheim's PRIMETIME starring Robert Pattinson as Chris Hansen. In 2006, To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen sets out to make television history. The film also stars Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo, Phoebe Bridgers, Matthew Maher, and Bokeem Woodbine. Primetime releases in theatres September 25, 2026.
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The Stunt Driver Interview with Jay Baruchel, Ed Helms, and Director Michael Dowse - TIFF 26
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz sit down at TIFF 26 with Jay Baruchel, Ed Helms, and Director Michael Dowse to discuss THE STUNT DRIVER. The film is based on the true story of Ken Carter (Jay Baruchel), the world champion stunt driver who tried to jump a mile over the St. Lawrence River in a rocket car in the mid-seventies. The film also stars Ben Foster, Laurence Leboeuf,
YOUR MOTHER YOUR MOTHER YOUR MOTHER Movie Review - TIFF 26
Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony review Bassam Tariq's YOUR MOTHER YOUR MOTHER YOUR MOTHER starring Mahershala Ali, John Cho, Giancarlo Esposito, Abubakr Ali, Tramell Tillman, Tiffany Boone, and Laith Nakli at the 51st annual Toronto International Film Festival. Latif, a devoutly religious hitman, struggles to balance work, faith and fatherhood. When his wife dies, he embarks on a desperate journ
I PLAY ROCKY Movie Review - TIFF 26
Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony review Peter Farrelly's I PLAY ROCKY starring Anthony Ippolito as Sylvester Stallone, Tracy Letts, Stephan James, and Matt Dillon at the 51st annual Toronto International Film Festival. The film is the electrifying true story about an unknown actor with an unshakable belief that he wasn't just meant to write Rocky—he was meant to be Rocky Balboa. Told "no" at ever
TIFF 26 Recap and Reviews: The Only Living Pickpocket in New York, The Stunt Driver, Everest: The Other Side, Run Terry Run, Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty! + Our Orbitals Nintendo Switch 2 Review
Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony review a whole bunch of movies from TIFF 26, including The Only Living Pickpocket in New York, The Stunt Driver, Everest: The Other Side, Run Terry Run, Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty! Plus, Anthony shares his Heart of the Beast experience in Colorado and Daniel and Shahbaz review ORBITALS for Nintendo Switch 2.
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Lanterns Interview with Nathan Fillion aka Guy Gardner (HBO, DC Studios)
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony are joined by the legendary Nathan Fillion to discuss bringing Guy Gardner to life in the DCU and what's ahead for the character in HBO's LANTERNS. The series follows new recruit John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) and Lantern legend Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler), two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, earth-based mystery with cosmic ties
MobLand Interview with Tom Hardy, Joanne Froggatt, Lara Pulver, and Johnny Flynn (Paramount+)
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by the stars of MOBLAND Season 2, including returning friend of the show Tom Hardy, alongside Joanne Froggatt, Lara Pulver, and Johnny Flynn. In the upcoming season, the Harrigans struggle to show a unified front as rising rivals threaten their fractured criminal empire – and Harry Da Souza, their street-smart and formidable ‘fixe
RESIDENT EVIL Movie Review (2026) - SPOILERS INCLUDED!
Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony review Zach Cregger's RESIDENT EVIL starring Austin Abrams, Zach Cherry, Kali Reis and Paul Walter Hauser. In an all-new story and reinvention of the franchise, the film follows Bryan, a medical courier who unwittingly finds himself in an action-packed, non-stop race for survival as one fateful, horrifying night collapses around him in chaos. The film will be comi
Resident Evil Interview with Austin Abrams and Director Zach Cregger
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz welcome back returning friend of the show Zach Cregger alongside Austin Abrams to discuss RESIDENT EVIL. In an all-new story and reinvention of the franchise, the film follows Bryan, a medical courier who unwittingly finds himself in an action-packed, non-stop race for survival as one fateful, horrifying night collapses around him in chaos.
INK Movie Review - TIFF 26
Daniel and Anthony review Danny Boyle's INK starring Jack O'Connell, Claire Foy, and Guy Pearce at the 51st annual Toronto International Film Festival. The film follows the controversial rise of the British tabloid newspaper The Sun following its purchase by Rupert Murdoch and its leadership under editor Larry Lamb, exploring how it helped change the face of the world we live in today. The fi
The Uprising Interview with Woody Norman
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz become best friends with Woody Norman, star of Paul Greengrass' THE UPRISING. As war and plague devastate 14th-century England, a humble peasant ignites a rebellion, uniting an army of commoners to defy the King’s might in a desperate fight for justice and survival. The Uprising releases in theatres September 10, 2026.
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FJORD Movie Review - TIFF 26
Daniel and Anthony review Cristian Mungiu's FJORD starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve at the 51st annual Toronto International Film Festival. Following the deaths of Mihai's parents, Mihai and Lisbeth Gheorghiu leave their life behind in Romania and move with their children to a remote village in Norway, hoping to rebuild their lives near Lisbeth's family. There, they grow close to the
THE UPRISING Movie Review
Daniel and Anthony review Paul Greengrass' THE UPRISING. Andrew Garfield stars as the leader of a ferocious rebellion against the tyranny of King Richard II. Set against the true events of the Uprising that helped inspire the legend of Robin Hood, he forms an army of the people to face the King’s might in a fight for justice. The film also stars Jamie Bell, Stephen Dillane, Tom Hollander, Cosmo Ja
Crew Girl Interview with Miku Martineau, Samuel Braun, and Kyle Clark (Netflix)
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz sit down in Toronto with the stars of Netflix's CREW GIRL, including returning friend of the show Miku Martineau, alongside Samuel Braun and Kyle Clark. In the series, 16-year-old rower Teagan becomes coxswain of a troubled boys' crew at an elite prep school. She navigates team drama, romance, rival crews, and a complex relationship with her
Runner Interview with Owen Wilson and Director Scott Waugh
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Owen Wilson and Director Scott Waugh to discuss their brand new film RUNNER. In the film, a former soldier (Alan Ritchson) is thrown into a brutal race against time when a critical medical delivery makes him and his unlikely partner the targets of a ruthless cartel. As the mission spirals into a deadly manhunt, every detour,
Mayday Interview with Directors Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley (Apple TV)
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by returning friends of the show Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley to discuss their new Apple TV Original Film MAYDAY starring Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh. When a U.S. Navy pilot on a top-secret mission during the Cold War gets trapped behind enemy lines, his only chance at survival is to form an alliance with an ecc
The Gentlemen Season 2 Interview with Theo James, Giancarlo Esposito, Vinnie Jones, Ray Winstone, Kaya Scodelario and Benedetta Porcaroli (Netflix)
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Theo James, Kaya Scodelario, Joely Richardson, Benedetta Porcaroli, Giancarlo Esposito, Vinnie Jones, and Ray Winstone to discuss Season 2 of THE GENTLEMEN on Netflix. It's been one year since Eddie and Susie joined forces to work together in Bobby's criminal empire overseas. As they drive to expand their enterprise, the decisi
Building the Sights and Sounds of The Mandalorian and Grogu with ILM & Skywalker Sound
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On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony are joined by Industrial Light & Magic Production Co-VFX Supervisor Justin van der Lek, alongside Skywalker Sound Supervising Sound Editor Matthew Wood and Supervising Sound Editor and
Coyote vs. Acme Interview with Will Forte & Lana Condor and Composer Steven Price
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by returning friend of the show Will Forte and Lana Condor to discuss the eagerly anticipated COYOTE VS. ACME. Following their conversation, Academy Award-winning composer Steven Price joins us to discuss his score for the film, including how a last-minute inspiration led him to the London Voices choir to record a new rendition of
LANTERNS TV Series Review (HBO, DC Studios)
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Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony review DC Studios' LANTERNS starring Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre. Set within the DCU, the series follows new recruit John Stewart and Lantern legend Hal Jordan, two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, earth-based myster
Making Marvel’s Wolverine | Exclusive SDCC Interview with Insomniac Games’ Marcus Smith, Mike Daly, Walt Williams, Jess Reiner-Reed, Liam McIntyre, Krizia Bajos and Eric Monacelli (PlayStation 5)
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, we sit down at SDCC with the team behind MARVEL’S WOLVERINE from Insomniac Games, including Marcus Smith, Mike Daly, Walt Williams, and Jess Reiner-Reed, alongside actors Liam McIntyre (Wolverine) and Krizia Bajos (Jean Grey), and Eric Monacelli from Marvel Games. Marvel’s Wolverine is an action-packed adventure from Insomniac Games, the acclaimed st
THE END OF OAK STREET Movie Review
Daniel and Anthony review David Robert Mitchell's THE END OF OAK STREET starring Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella and Christian Convery. After a mysterious cosmic event rips Oak Street from suburbia and transports their neighbourhood to someplace unknown, the Platt family soon discovers that their very survival depends on them sticking together as they navigate their now unrecognizable s
The End of Oak Street Interview with J.J. Abrams and David Robert Mitchell
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Director David Robert Mitchell and Producer J.J. Abrams to discuss their new film THE END OF OAK STREET. After a mysterious cosmic event rips Oak Street from suburbia and transports their neighbourhood to someplace unknown, the Platt family soon discovers that their very survival depends on them sticking together as they naviga
Cape Fear Interview with Patrick Wilson and Nick Antosca (Apple TV)
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Shahbaz heads to Montreal to sit-down with CAPE FEAR star Patrick Wilson and Creator Nick Antosca. In “Cape Fear,” inspired by the 1991 remake directed by Martin Scorsese and produced by Steven Spielberg, a storm is coming for happily married attorneys Anna (Amy Adams) and Tom Bowden (Patrick Wilson) when Max Cady (Javier Bardem), the notorious killer they are
Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look Coming to Netflix, The X-Men Are Coming, Surviving SDCC, and Dave Bautista is Kratos? Plus Daniel's Splatoon Raiders Review
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony are back and barely alive after SDCC! Daniel reviews Splatoon Raiders on Nintendo Switch 2, while the team discusses the Extended Look of Grand Theft Auto VI coming to Netflix later this month, new casting announcements for the upcoming X-Men film, and Dave Bautista potentially taking on the role of Kratos in the God of War series.
Lioness S3 Interview with Elizaveta Neretin (Paramount+)
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel is joined by fellow Canadian Elizaveta Neretin, who joins the cast of Season 3 of the Paramount+ series LIONESS. Neretin plays an international operative who crosses paths with Joe, played by Zoe Saldaña. Lioness Season 3 consists of 8 episodes, will premiere globally on Sunday, August 2 with one episode exclusively on Paramount+. Subsequent episodes wi
MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls Exclusive SDCC Interview with Takeshi Yamanaka, Mike Deodato, Josh Keaton, Michael Francisco, and Amber Seitz (PlayStation 5)
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, we sit down at SDCC with the team behind MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, including Game Producer Takeshi Yamanaka of Arc System Works, Localization Director Amber Seitz, Spider-Man and Iron Man Voice Actor Josh Keaton, Artist Mike Deodato, and Senior Product Development Manager Michael Francisco of Marvel Games. The game is a is a 4v4 team-based fighting ga
Spider-Man: Brand New Day SPOILER DISCUSSION (Easter Eggs, Full Breakdown, and Ending Explained)
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Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony breakdown everything that happened in SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY, including all the Easter eggs, hidden details, and a full ending explained. Every X-traordinary detail is covered. Spoilers… duh.
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SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY Movie Review
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Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony review Destin Daniel Cretton's SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY starring Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Tramell Tillman, Michael Mando and Mark Ruffalo. This review is spoiler-free. It's a BRAND NEW DAY
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Interview with Director Destin Daniel Cretton
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony are joined by Spider-Man: Brand New Day Director Destin Daniel Cretton. In our conversation, we discuss spinning a new web for Peter Parker, collaborating with Tom Holland, bringing practical web swinging to life, and so much more. It's a BRAND NEW DAY for Peter Parker. Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man. The world ma
Interview with Will Ferrell and Luke Wilson of The Hawk (Netflix)
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz sit down with comedy legends Will Ferrell and Luke Wilson to discuss their brand-new Netflix series, THE HAWK. Lonnie Hawkins, (Will Ferrell) 2004's number one golfer, struggles on the back nine of his career to recapture his magic. His body says retire, but his heart says he's not done yet. His ex-wife and his son Lance, golf's ne
THE ODYSSEY Movie Review
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Daniel and Shahbaz review Christopher Nolan's THE ODYSSEY starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson and Lupita Nyong’o, with Zendaya and Charlize Theron. The film is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX film
Meeting Tom Cruise, Dune: Part Three Trailer Reaction, PlayStation Kills Discs, DCU in Trouble? Plus Star Fox, Rhythm Heaven Groove & Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony discuss Shay’s unforgettable meeting with Tom Cruise, their experience at the Dune: Part Three trailer event, and PlayStation’s decision to move away from physical discs. They also break down what Supergirl’s disappointing box office performance could mean for the future of the DCU. Later in the episode, Daniel
MOANA (2026) Movie Review
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Daniel and Anthony review Disney’s live-action reimagining of MOANA starring Catherine Lagaʻaia as the determined wayfinder Moana and Dwayne Johnson, who reprises his role as the trickster demigod Maui. Moana answers the Ocean’s call and, for the firs
Obsession Interview with Cooper Tomlinson
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Shahbaz and Anthony are joined by Cooper Tomlinson to discuss OBSESSION. When a hopeless romantic makes a wish that his long-time crush falls in love with him, a sinister enchantment ensues in writer-director Curry Barker’s freaky and frightening feature debut. Obsession is available to buy or rent on digital platforms starting today, and will be available on
X-Men '97 Interview with Executive Producers Eric and Julia Lewald
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by X-Men '97 Executive Producers Eric and Julia Lewald. Entertainment veterans, creative partners, and lifelong collaborators, Eric and Julia Lewald have spent more than three decades as writers, story editors, developers, and showrunners across acclaimed animated and live-action series. After meeting while working at Disney TV An
Little Brother Interview with John Cena, Eric André, Christopher Meloni, Ego Nwodim, and Sherry Cola (Netflix)
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Anthony are joined by WWE legend John Cena, Eric André, Christopher Meloni, Ego Nwodim, and Sherry Cola to discuss their new film Little Brother, now streaming on Netflix. In the film, a famous real estate agent’s carefully curated world is upended when his eccentric “little brother” unexpectedly reappears.
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Supergirl Interview with Milly Alcock and Director Craig Gillespie
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by returning friends of the show Milly Alcock aka SUPERGIRL and Director Craig Gillespie. When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an epic, interstellar journey of vengeance and justice. Supergirl soars exclusively into t
SUPERGIRL Movie Review
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Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony review Craig Gillespie's SUPERGIRL starring Milly Alcock in the dual role of Supergirl/Kara Zor-El, Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, with David Corenswet, and Jason Momoa. When an unexpected and r
Interview with Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston and Richard Gere of The Agency Season 2 (Paramount+)
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony are joined by Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston and Richard Gere to discuss Season 2 of Paramount+ Original Series The Agency. The series follows Martian (Fassbender), a CIA agent living undercover in his own life. Samia (Turner-Smith), his lover, is a political prisoner in Sudan, and he will do anything to try to save her, e
Why IMAX Matters More Than Ever in 2026.
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On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony head inside IMAX HQ for a behind-the-scenes look at the technology and craftsmanship that bring the biggest movies to life, including Christopher Nolan's THE ODYSSEY.
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TOY STORY 5 Movie Review (Disney and Pixar)
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Daniel and Shahbaz review Disney and Pixar's TOY STORY 5 starring Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, and Greta Lee. The toys are back and this time it’s Toy meets Tech. Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie and the rest of the gang's jobs are challenged when they com
Toy Story 5 Interview with Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Director Kenna Harris, and Producer Lindsey Collins
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, we head back to Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, California, to sit down with Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, the legendary actors behind Woody and Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story. We also speak with Co-Director Kenna Harris and returning friend of the show, Producer Lindsey Collins. The toys are back in Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5, and this time it’s toy meets
DISCLOSURE DAY Movie Review
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Daniel and Shahbaz review Steven Spielberg's DISCLOSURE DAY starring Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, and Colman Domingo. If you found out we weren’t alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you? This summer, the t
Summer Games Fest 2026: God of War: Laufey, Wolverine, XBOX Drama + LEGO Batman & Yoshi Reviews
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony discuss all the announcements from Summer Games Fest, Sony’s State of Play, and the Xbox Showcase. Daniel and Shahbaz also review Yoshi and the Mysterious Book and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight.
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Masters of the Universe Interview with Nicholas Galitzine (He-Man), Camila Mendes (Teela), and Director Travis Knight
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz head to Eternia... via Los Angeles to sit-down with the stars behind MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE including Nicholas Galitzine (He-Man), Camila Mendes (Teela), and Director Travis Knight. The film brings the legendary franchise back to the big screen in this epic live-action adventure. After being separated for 15 years, the Sword of Power leads
Marvel's Spider-Noir Interview with Brendan Gleeson, Lamorne Morris, Karen Rodriguez, and Showrunner Oren Uziel (Prime Video)
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Brendan Gleeson, Lamorne Morris, Karen Rodriguez, and Showrunner Oren Uziel of SPIDER-NOIR, a live-action series based on the Marvel comic Spider-Man Noir. The series tells the story of Ben Reilly (Nicolas Cage), a seasoned, down on his luck private investigator in 1930s New York, who is forced to grapple with his past life, fo
007 FIRST LIGHT Review – The James Bond Game We’ve Been Waiting For. (PS5)
Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony review IO Interactive's 007 FIRST LIGHT on PlayStation 5 from Directors Hakan Abrak and Martin Emborg (Spoiler-Free). The game is a third-person, story-driven action-adventure game that blends IO Interactive’s signature stealth and action gameplay mechanics with the world of Bond and MI6. It follows James Bond as a young, resourceful, and sometimes reckl
THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU Movie Review
Daniel and Shahbaz review Jon Favreau's The Mandalorian and Grogu starring Pedro Pascal, Jeremy Allen White, Brendan Wayne, and Sigourney Weaver. The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin an
SAROS Interview with Composer Sam Slater
The Sun is forever! On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony are joined by a two-time Grammy-winning producer and composer who led the original score for the PlayStation 5 game SAROS. Developed by Housemarque, Saros is an action game with the haunting story of a lost off-world colony on Carcosa under an ominous eclipse. You play as Arjun Devraj, a powerful Soltari Enforce
Interview with John Krasinski, Michael Kelly, and Director Andrew Bernstein of Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by John Krasinski, Michael Kelly, and Director Andrew Bernstein of Tom Clancy's JACK RYAN: GHOST WAR. In this new film, Jack Ryan is reluctantly thrust back into the world of espionage when an international covert mission unravels a deadly conspiracy, forcing him to confront a rogue black-ops unit, and the clock is ticking. Jack a
Obsession Interview with Megan Lawless
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Shahbaz and Anthony are joined by Megan Lawless to discuss her new film OBSESSION. When a hopeless romantic makes a wish that his long-time crush falls in love with him, a sinister enchantment ensues in writer-director Curry Barker’s freaky and frightening feature debut. Obsession releases in theatres on May 15, 2026.
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OFF CAMPUS Interview with Mika Abdalla, Stephen Kalyn, Josh Heuston, Jalen Thomas Brooks, and Antonio Cipriano (Prime Video)
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by the cast of OFF CAMPUS including Mika Abdalla, Stephen Kalyn , Josh Heuston, Jalen Thomas Brooks, and Antonio Cipriano. The series is a college soap based on the bestselling book series from Elle Kennedy and follows an elite ice hockey team, and the women in their lives, as they grapple with love, heartbreak, and self-discovery
OBSESSION Movie Review
Shahbaz and Anthony review Curry Barker's OBSESSION starring Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson, and Megan Lawless. When a hopeless romantic makes a wish that his long-time crush falls in love with him, a sinister enchantment ensues in writer-director Curry Barker’s freaky and frightening feature debut. Obsession releases in theatres on May 15, 2026.
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Mortal Kombat II Interview with Tati Gabrielle, Adeline Rudolph, Ludi Lin, Jessica McNamee, Mehcad Brooks and Director Simon McQuoid
GET OVER HERE! On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Mortal Kombat II stars Tati Gabrielle (Jade), Adeline Rudolph (Kitana), Ludi Lin (Liu Kang), Jessica McNamee (Sonya Blade), Mehcad Brooks (Jax Briggs), and Director Simon McQuoid. In the film, the fan favourite champions—now joined by Johnny Cage himself—are pitted against one another in the ultimate, no-holds b
Our 1000th Episode: SUMMER 2026 PREVIEW - The Odyssey, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Toy Story 5, Supergirl, Masters of the Universe, Disclosure Day and more!
On this milestone episode of The Movie Podcast, we celebrate 1,000 uploads to our feed by previewing the Summer 2026 blockbuster movie season, including The Odyssey, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Toy Story 5, Supergirl, Masters of the Universe, Disclosure Day, and more!
Thank you for going on this journey with us. Here’s to the next 1,000 episodes together.
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MORTAL KOMBAT 2 Movie Review
Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony review Simon McQuoid's MORTAL KOMBAT II starring Karl Urban stars as Johnny Cage, alongside Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Tati Gabrielle, Lewis Tan, Damon Herriman, with Chin Han, Tadanobu Asano as Lord Raiden, Joe Taslim as Bi-Han, and Hiroyuki Sanada as Hanzo Hasashi and Scorpion. In the film, the fan favourite champions—now
Designing the Sound of Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord with David W. Collins of Skywalker Sound
May the Fourth be with you! On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony are joined by Emmy Winner David W. Collins from Skywalker Sound for a force-filled conversation on the sounds of Star Wars. David W. Collins is a veteran Sound Designer and Re-Recording Mixer whose career began as an intern on the scoring stage at Skywalker Sound. He went on to spend over a decade at Luc
Late Bloomer S3 Interview with Jasmeet Raina aka Jus Reign
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz sit down in Toronto with returning friend of the show Jasmeet Raina (aka Jus Reign) to discuss Season 3 of his show LATE BLOOMER. Created by and starring Jasmeet Raina, the series follows Jasmeet Dutta (Raina) a 30-something Punjabi Canadian trying to get his life together. After closing a chapter on his last relationship, Season 3 sees Jasm
Running Point Interview with Kate Hudson and Brenda Song (Netflix)
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Kate Hudson and Brenda Song to talk all things Netflix's RUNNING POINT Season 2. In latest season, Isla Gordon (Kate Hudson) is no longer the surprise choice to lead the Los Angeles Waves, she’s the one everyone is watching. With the franchise finally rebounding after last year’s scandal, Isla is determined to prove she’s not j
