Smoke Interview with Taron Egerton, Jurnee Smollett, and Series Creator Dennis Lehane (Apple TV+)
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Anthony are joined by returning friend of the show and sandwich enthusiast Taron Egerton, along with Jurnee Smollett and Dennis Lehane to discuss the Apple TV+ original series SMOKE. When an arson investigator begrudgingly teams up with a police detective, their race to stop two arsonists ignites a twisted game of secrets and suspicions. Smoke is now streaming on Apple TV+ 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
4 Juli 28min
Squid Game Season 3 SPOILER INTERVIEW with Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Jo Yu-ri, Yim Si-wan, Park Sung-hoon, Kang Ae-sim, and Director Hwang Dong-hyuk (Netflix)
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz head to NYC to talk all things SQUID GAME Season 3 with Lee Jung-jae (Player 456), Lee Byung-hun (The Front Man), Park Sung-hoon (Player 120), Kang Ae-sim (Player 149), Jo Yu-ri (Player 222), Yim Si-wan (Player 333) and Series Creator, Writer, and Director Hwang Dong-hyuk (SPOILERS INCLUDED). Squid Game Season 3 picks up in the aftermath of Season 2’s bloody cliffhanger. Although Gi-hun is at his lowest point yet, the Squid Game stops for no one. Squid Game returns on Netflix for its third and final season June 27, 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
28 Juni 35min
F1 Movie Review (2025)
Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony review Joseph Kosinski's F1: THE MOVIE starring Brad Pitt. Dubbed “the greatest that never was,” Sonny Hayes was FORMULA 1’s most promising phenom of the 1990s until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, he’s a nomadic racer-for-hire when he’s approached by his former teammate to come back to F1 for one last shot at saving the team and being the best in the world. The film also stars Damson Idris, Kerry Condon and Javier Bardem. F1: THE MOVIE 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
27 Juni 35min
Ironheart Interview with Ryan Coogler and Chinaka Hodge (Marvel Television)
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Chinaka Hodge (Head Writer & Executive Producer) and Ryan Coogler (Executive Producer) to discuss Marvel Television's IRONHEART. Set after the events of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the series pits technology against magic when Riri Williams— a young, genius inventor determined to make her mark on the world—returns to her hometown of Chicago. Her unique take on building iron suits is brilliant, but in pursuit of her ambitions, she finds herself wrapped up with the mysterious yet charming Parker Robbins aka “The Hood". Ironheart launces exclusively on Disney+ on June 24, 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
26 Juni 13min
Disney and Pixar’s Elio Interview with Academy Award Winner Domee Shi and Review Discussion
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel sits down in Toronto with Academy Award Winner Domee Shi to discuss Disney and Pixar's ELIO. The cosmic misadventure introduces Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination and a huge alien obsession. So, when he’s beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide, Elio’s all in for the epic undertaking. Directed by Madeline Sharafian (“Burrow” Sparkshort), Domee Shi (“Bao” short, “Turning Red”) and Adrian Molina (co-screenwriter/co-director of “Coco”), the film features the voices of Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldaña, Remy Edgerly, Brad Garrett, Jameela Jamil and Shirley Henderson. Disney and Pixar’s Elio opens exclusively in theatres June 20. 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 Juni 33min
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 Juni 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 Juni 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 Juni 27min
