Tenet Box Office Troubles, Disney’s Mulan Controversy, and Academy Inclusion Requirements

On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony head down under to speak with Jacob Elordi, Simon Baker, Odessa Young, Olivia DeJonge, and Thomas Weatherall of THE NARROW ROAD TO THE DEEP NORTH, a five-part drama series based on Richard Flanagan’s Booker Prize-winning novel. Set during and after World War II, the series follows Lieutenant-Colonel Dorrigo Evans, whose brief love affair with Amy Mulvaney haunts him throughout his life—from his time as a prisoner of war to his later years as a celebrated surgeon and war hero. The series is adapted by Writer Shaun Grant and Directed by Justin Kurzel. It stars Jacob Elordi, Odessa Young, Ciarán Hinds, Olivia DeJonge, Simon Baker, Thomas Weatherall, and more. All 5 episodes of THE NARROW ROAD TO THE DEEP NORTH premiere April 18 on Prime Video in Canada, New Zealand, and Australia. Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.ca Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca FOLLOW US Daniel on X, Instagram, Letterboxd Shahbaz on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd Anthony on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd The Movie Podcast on X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Huhti 202528min

The Cordyceps Crew is back! Join Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony for a spoiler-filled recap, breakdown, and discussion of Season 2, Episode 1 (“Future Days”) of HBO’s The Last of Us series. This episode is Written and Directed by Craig Mazin. Season 2 of The Last of Us picks up five years after the events of Season 1. Joel and Ellie’s collective past catches up to them, drawing them into conflict with each other and a world even more dangerous and unpredictable than the one they left behind. The series stars Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, Kaitlyn Dever, Gabriel Luna, Rutina Wesley, Isabela Merced, Young Mazino, Danny Ramirez, Catherine O'Hara, and Jeffery Wright. The Last of Us Season 2 airs weekly on HBO and Crave Canada. Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.ca Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca FOLLOW US Daniel on X, Instagram, Letterboxd Shahbaz on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd Anthony on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd The Movie Podcast on X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Huhti 202541min

On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel is joined by the Fifteenth Doctor, a.k.a. Ncuti Gatwa, and new companion Varada Sethu to discuss Doctor Who Season 2. In the new season, the Doctor meets Belinda Chandra and begins an epic quest to return her to Earth. But a mysterious force is preventing their return, and the time-traveling TARDIS team must face greater dangers, bigger enemies, and wilder terrors than ever before. Season 2 of Doctor Who premieres April 12 on Disney+ in Canada. Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.ca Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca FOLLOW US Daniel on X, Instagram, Letterboxd Shahbaz on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd Anthony on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd The Movie Podcast on X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 Huhti 202513min

Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony review Season 2 of HBO’s The Last of Us series, based on The Last of Us Part II, the critically acclaimed video game developed by Naughty Dog and available on PlayStation. Season 2 of The Last of Us picks up five years after the events of Season 1. Joel and Ellie’s collective past catches up to them, drawing them into conflict with each other and a world even more dangerous and unpredictable than the one they left behind. The series stars Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, Kaitlyn Dever, Gabriel Luna, Rutina Wesley, Isabela Merced, Young Mazino, Danny Ramirez, Catherine O'Hara, and Jeffery Wright. Last of Us Season 2 debuts April 13, 2025 on HBO and Crave Canada with new episodes weekly. Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.ca Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca FOLLOW US Daniel on X, Instagram, Letterboxd Shahbaz on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd Anthony on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd The Movie Podcast on X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Huhti 202545min

The Movie Podcast returns to Las Vegas for CinemaCon! Join Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony as they recap everything announced at Universal Pictures and Amazon MGM Studios’ presentations, including Wicked: For Good, Jurassic World: Rebirth, Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme, The Accountant 2, the future of James Bond, and more! Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.ca Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca FOLLOW US Daniel on X, Instagram, Letterboxd Shahbaz on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd Anthony on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd The Movie Podcast on X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Huhti 202540min

The Movie Podcast returns to Las Vegas for CinemaCon! Join Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony as they recap everything announced at Warner Bros. Pictures Presentation including Superman, F1, Dynamic Duo, The Cat in the Hat, Weapons, One Battle After Another, Mortal Kombat II and more! Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.ca Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca FOLLOW US Daniel on X, Instagram, Letterboxd Shahbaz on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd Anthony on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd The Movie Podcast on X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Huhti 202548min

The Movie Podcast returns to Las Vegas for CinemaCon! Join Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony as they recap everything announced at Lionsgate and Neon CinemaCon Presentations including John Wick 5, Ballerina, Hurry Up Tomorrow, Now You See Me: Now You Don't, Luca Guadagnino's American Psycho, The Life of Chuck, Together and more! Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.ca Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca FOLLOW US Daniel on X, Instagram, Letterboxd Shahbaz on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd Anthony on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd The Movie Podcast on X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Huhti 202533min

The Movie Podcast returns to Las Vegas for CinemaCon! Join Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony as they recap everything announced at Sony Pictures' CinemaCon Presentation including Spider-Man: Brand New Day, The Beatles 4 Film Cinematic Event, 28 Years Later and more! Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.ca Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca FOLLOW US Daniel on X, Instagram, Letterboxd Shahbaz on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd Anthony on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd The Movie Podcast on X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Huhti 202552min