Materialists Interview with Academy Award Nominee Celine Song and Review Discussion
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel sits down in Toronto with Academy Award nominee Celine Song to discuss her new film, MATERIALISTS starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal. The film follows a sharp and ambitious New York City matchmaker who finds herself caught between the ideal partner and the irresistible pull of her imperfect ex. Following the interview, Anthony joins Daniel for a deeper review conversation about the film and its themes. Materialists is now playing exclusively in theatres. 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
13 Jun 30min
How to Train Your Dragon Interview with Director Dean DeBlois (2025)
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel sits down in Toronto with three-time Oscar nominee and Golden Globe winner Director Dean DeBlois to discuss his upcoming live-action reimagining of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON. Through cutting-edge visual effects, DeBlois transforms his beloved animated saga into a breathtaking live-action spectacle, bringing the epic adventures of Hiccup and Toothless to life with jaw-dropping realism as they discover the true meaning of friendship, courage and destiny. The film stars Mason Thames, Gerard Butler, Nico Parker, Nick Frost, Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, Ruth Codd, Peter Serafinowicz, and Murray McArthur. How to Train Your Dragon releases exclusively in theatres June 13, 2025. 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
12 Jun 17min
Predator: Killer of Killers Interview with Director Dan Trachtenberg and Review Discussion
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel is joined by director Dan Trachtenberg to dive into the latest chapter in the Predator franchise— PREDATOR: KILLER OF KILLERS. The anthology story follows three of the fiercest warriors in human history: a Viking raider guiding her young son on a bloody quest for revenge; a ninja in feudal Japan who turns against his Samurai brother in a brutal battle for succession; and a WWII pilot who takes to the sky to investigate an otherworldly threat to the Allied cause. But while all these warriors are killers in their own right, they are merely prey for their new opponent. The film is directed by Dan Trachtenberg with Josh Wassung, from animation company The Third Floor, serving as co-director. Preceding their discussion, Anthony joins Daniel for a conversation about the film. Predator: Killer of Killers premieres exclusively on Disney+ on June 6, 2025. 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
6 Jun 27min
Bring Her Back Movie Review
Shahbaz and Anthony review Danny and Michael Philippou's BRING HER BACK starring Sally Hawkins, Billy Barratt, Jonah Wren Phillips, and Sora Wong. The film follows a brother and sister who uncover a terrifying ritual at the secluded home of their new foster mother. Bring Her Back. Bring Her Back releases exclusively in theatres on May 30, 2025 in Canada by Elevation Pictures and A24 in the United States. 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
30 Mai 27min
Bring Her Back Interview with Danny and Michael Philippou, Billy Barratt, Sora Wong, and Jonah Wren Phillip (RackaRacka)
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Shahbaz and Anthony are joined by Danny and Michael Philippou, Billy Barratt, Jonah Wren Phillips, and Sora Wong to discuss their new film Bring Her Back. Bring Her Back follows a brother and sister who uncover a terrifying ritual at the secluded home of their new foster mother. Bring Her Back releases exclusively in theatres on May 30, 2025 in Canada by Elevation Pictures and A24 in the United States. 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
29 Mai 18min
Lilo & Stitch Interview with Director Dean Fleischer Camp and Producer Jonathan Eirich
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Producer Jonathan Eirich and welcome back friend of the show Director Dean Fleischer Camp to discuss the live-action reimagining of Disney’s Lilo & Stitch. The film is a wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family. The film stars Maia Kealoha, Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, Hannah Waddingham, Chris Sanders, with Courtney B. Vance, and Zach Galifianakis. Lilo & Stitch will open in theatres nationwide on May 23, 2025. 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
22 Mai 20min
Interview with Miku Martineau aka Yumeko in Netflix's BET (Based on Kakegurui)
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz sit down in Toronto with the star of Netflix’s BET, Miku Martineau— aka Yumeko herself! Bet follows the students at a boarding school for the global elite, where underground gambling determines the school’s hierarchy. When Yumeko, a mysterious transfer student arrives, her gambling prowess puts her in the crosshairs of the powerful Student Council, while her secret quest for revenge threatens to upend the school’s status quo entirely. Bet is now streaming on Netflix. 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
21 Mai 18min
Lilo & Stitch Movie Review (2025)
Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony review Dean Fleischer Camp's LILO & STITCH, a live-action reimagining of the 2002 animated film. Lilo & Stitch is a wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family. The film stars Maia Kealoha, Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, Hannah Waddingham, Chris Sanders, with Courtney B. Vance, and Zach Galifianakis. Lilo & Stitch will open in theatres nationwide on May 23, 2025. 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
20 Mai 30min
