Donkey Kong Bananza Review (Nintendo Switch 2)
Daniel and Shahbaz review DONKEY KONG BANANZA for Nintendo Switch 2 from Directors Wataru Tanaka and Kazuya Takahashi. Get ready to go bananas with Donkey Kong Bananza! Join DK and Pauline as they smash their way into a mysterious underground world full of secrets, surprises, and raw power. The deeper you go, the wilder the adventure becomes in this groundbreaking new take on exploration and platforming. The game is developed by Nintendo EPD. Game code provided by Nintendo. Donkey Kong Bananza is out now for Nintendo Switch 2. 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
5 Aug 202530min
Twisted Metal Interview with Stephanie Beatriz
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Stephanie Beatriz to discuss Season 2 of TWISTED METAL! Following the revelations in the season one finale, John and Quiet find themselves entering the deadly Twisted Metal tournament, a sinister demolition derby hosted by a mysterious man known as Calypso. As they try to survive an onslaught of dangerous new foes and familiar faces alike, including the murderous clown Sweet Tooth, things get complicated for John when he reunites with his long-lost sister, the vigilante Dollface. The first 3 episodes of Twisted Metal are out now on Paramount+ 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
1 Aug 202516min
The Fantastic Four: First Steps Interview with Director Matt Shakman, Julia Garner, and Ralph Ineson
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Director Matt Shakman, along with stars Julia Garner (Silver Surfer) and Ralph Ineson (Galactus) to discuss all things The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, the film introduces Marvel’s First Family as they face their most daunting challenge yet. Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, they must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer. Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps releases July 25, 2025 exclusively in theatres and IMAX. 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
23 Jul 202520min
The Fantastic Four: First Steps Review (Marvel Studios)
Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony review Matt Shakman's THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, the film introduces Marvel’s First Family as they face their most daunting challenge yet. Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, they must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer. Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps releases July 25, 2025 exclusively in theatres and IMAX. 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 Jul 202539min
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Interview with Rebecca Romijn, Jess Bush, Martin Quinn, Christina Chong, Celia Rose Gooding, Melissa Navia, and Babs Olusanmokun
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz sit down with the cast of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds including Rebecca Romijn, Jess Bush, Martin Quinn, Christina Chong, Celia Rose Gooding, Melissa Navia, and Babs Olusanmokun to talk all things Season 3. As the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise faces the aftermath of their clash with the Gorn, new life, villains, and unexpected adventures await. With a bold mix of genres and emotional depth, Season 3 pushes classic Star Trek storytelling to thrilling new heights. Strange New Worlds Season 3 premieres with two episodes on Thursday, July 17, exclusively on Paramount+ with new episodes dropping weekly on Thursdays. The show has also been renewed for Season 4, currently in production in Toronto. 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 Jul 202518min
SIMPLE PLAN Interview with Pierre Bouvier, Chuck Comeau, and Jeff Stinco (The Kids in the Crowd Documentary)
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by SIMPLE PLAN members Pierre Bouvier, Chuck Comeau, and Jeff Stinco to discuss their documentary THE KIDS IN THE CROWD. The doc chronicles the remarkable 25-year journey of the Canadian punk rock fan-favourites and offers an unprecedented look into the band's journey from basement shows in Montreal to global stardom. Simple Plan: The Kids In The Crowd is now available on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories. 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 Jul 202535min
Our First Month with Nintendo Switch 2! Reviews: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4, Split Fiction, Welcome Tour, Mario Kart World, GameCube, and Superman Fornite
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz dive into their first month with the Nintendo Switch 2! From early impressions of the hardware to the launch-defining Mario Kart World, there’s a lot to unpack. They also review Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4, Split Fiction, and the Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour. Plus, GameCube on Nintendo Switch Online is finally here and it’s incredible. Daniel also shares his thoughts on diving into Fortnite, thanks to the arrival of Superman. 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 Jul 202550min
SUPERMAN Interview with Daily Planet Staff: Skyler Gisondo (Jimmy Olsen), Wendell Pierce (Perry White), and Mikaela Hoover (Cat Grant)
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Anthony are joined by the Daily Planet staff of James Gunn's SUPERMAN including Skyler Gisondo (Jimmy Olsen), Wendell Pierce (Perry White), and Mikaela Hoover (Cat Grant). Superman stars David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult and is DC Studios’ first feature film to hit the big screen in the newly imagined DC universe. Check out our spoiler-free review now. Superman soars into theatres July 11, 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
9 Jul 202514min
