It Was Just an Accident Movie Review (TIFF 50)
Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony review Jafar Panahi's IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT at TIFF 50 starring Vahid Mobasseri, Ebrahim Azizi, Madjid Panahi, Maryam Afshari, Hadis Pakbaten, and Mohamad Ali Elyasmehr. Like many of Jafar Panahi’s films, Palme d’Or winner It Was Just An Accident begins in a car. On the way home, a driver hits a dog, killing it and wrecking his engine. Seeking help, he stumbles into a warehouse where a worker believes he’s found the torturer who once ruined his life. Unsure if Eghbal is truly guilty, Vahid rallies other survivors to confront him, forcing the group to face a grave ethical dilemma. 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 Sep 29min
Sentimental Value Movie Review (TIFF 50)
Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony review Joachim Trier's SENTIMENTAL VALUE at TIFF 50 starring Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, and Elle Fanning. In the film, sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father, the charismatic Gustav, a once-renowned director who offers stage actress Nora a role in what he hopes will be his comeback film. When Nora turns it down, she soon discovers he has given her part to an eager young Hollywood star. Suddenly, the two sisters must navigate their complicated relationship with their father — and deal with an American star dropped right into the middle of their complex family dynamics. 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
4 Sep 24min
Wednesday Season 2 Interview with Joy Sunday and Georgie Farmer (Netflix)
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz sit-down in Toronto with WEDNESDAY stars Joy Sunday (Bianca) and Georgie Farmer (Ajax). In Season 2, Wednesday must navigate family, friends and old adversaries, propelling her into another year of delightfully dark and kooky mayhem. Armed with her signature razor-sharp wit and deadpan charm, Wednesday is also plunged into a new bone-chilling supernatural mystery. Wednesday Season 2, Part 1 is now streaming on Netflix, Part 2 arrives September 3. 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
4 Sep 15min
The Long Walk Movie Review
Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony review Francis Lawrence's THE LONG WALK based on based on the 1979 novel by Stephen King (under his pseudonym Richard Bachman). It stars Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Garrett Wareing, Tut Nyuot, Charlie Plummer, Ben Wang, Roman Griffin Davis, Jordan Gonzalez, Josh Hamilton, Judy Greer, and Mark Hamill. In the film, a group of teenage boys compete in an annual contest known as The Long Walk, where they must maintain a certain walking speed or get shot. The Long Walk releases September 12, 2025 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
2 Sep 30min
Eenie Meanie Interview with Samara Weaving, Karl Glusman, and Director Shawn Simmons
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Samara Weaving, Karl Glusman, and Director Shawn Simmons to discuss their new film EENIE MEANIE. The original film follows a former teenage getaway driver who is dragged back into her unsavory past when a previous employer offers her the chance to save the life of her chronically unreliable ex-boyfriend. Eenie Meanie will premiere August 22, 2025, exclusively on Disney+. (00:00) Intro (03:21) Samara Weaving and Karl Glusman (10:39) Director Shawn Simmons 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 Aug 24min
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Interview with Paul Wesley (The Vampire Diaries, Smallville)
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Paul Wesley to discuss taking on the iconic role of Captain James T. Kirk in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. He also opens up about his time on The Vampire Diaries and Smallville. Season 3 of the series premiered 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
18 Aug 13min
Interview with Vanessa Kirby and Director Benjamin Caron of Night Always Comes (Netflix)
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Academy Award Nominee Vanessa Kirby and Director Benjamin Caron to discuss their new film NIGHT ALWAYS COMES. Based on the best selling novel by Willy Vlautin, Night Always Comes follows Lynette, a woman who risks everything to secure the house that represents a future for her family. On a dangerous odyssey through a single night, Lynette is forced to confront her dark past in order to finally break free. Night Always Comes releases globally Friday August 15 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
15 Aug 15min
Platonic Interview with Rose Byrne, Seth Rogen, Francesca Delbanco, and Nicholas Stoller (Apple TV+)
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by PLATONIC stars Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen, along with showrunners Francesca Delbanco and Nicholas Stoller to discuss Season 2 of the hit Apple TV+ Original series. Co-created, directed and co-written by Nick Stoller and Francesca Delbanco, Platonic Season 2 picks up with everyone’s favorite pair of best friends as they contend with new midlife hurdles, including work, weddings and partners in crises. The duo tries their best to be each other’s rock — but sometimes rocks break things. The 10-episode sophomore season premiered globally on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 with the first two episodes, followed by one episode weekly until October 1, 2025. (00:00) Intro (04:07) Interview 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 Aug 18min
