Thunderbolts Movie Review (Marvel Studios) - SPOILER-FREE
Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony review Jake Schreier's THUNDERBOLTS* starring Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, Olga Kurylenko, Lewis Pullman, Geraldine Viswanathan, Chris Bauer, Wendell Edward Pierce, with David Harbour, with Hannah John-Kamen, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. In “Thunderbolts*” Marvel Studios assembles an unconventional team of antiheroes—Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster and John Walker. After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap set by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, these disillusioned castoffs must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts. Will this dysfunctional group tear themselves apart, or find redemption and unite as something much more before it’s too late? Thunderbolts* releases in theatres May 2, 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
29 Apr 47min
Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 Recap, Andor Season 2 Review in Progress, and Our Tokyo DisneySea Adventure
THE MOVIE PODCAST IS BACK FROM JAPAN! On this week’s episode, Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony recap everything from Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 — from Star Wars: Starfighter, Maul: Shadow Lord and beyond. They also share their thoughts on Andor Season 2 and where the show is heading as it builds toward Rogue One. Plus, the guys dive into their trip to Tokyo DisneySea, including their favourite rides, the food, and how it compares to the parks back home. 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 Apr 1h 6min
Havoc Interview with Tom Hardy and Director Gareth Evans (Netflix)
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by the legendary Tom Hardy and visionary director Gareth Evans to dive into their explosive new Netflix Original film, HAVOC. After a drug deal gone wrong, a bruised detective must fight his way through a criminal underworld to rescue a politician's estranged son, while unraveling a deep web of corruption and conspiracy that ensnares his entire city. The film stars Tom Hardy, Jessie Mei Li, Justin Cornwell, Quelin Sepulveda, Luis Guzmán, Michelle Waterson, Sunny Pang, Jim Caesar, Xelia Mendes-Jones with Yeo Yann Yann, Timothy Olyphant, and Forest Whitaker. Havoc is now streaming on Netflix worldwide. 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
25 Apr 21min
The Last of Us Season 2 After Show: Episode 2 - Through The Valley Spoiler Discussion (HBO)
The moment we’ve dreaded has finally arrived. Join Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony for a spoiler-filled recap, breakdown, and discussion of Season 2, Episode 2 (“Through The Valley”) of HBO’s The Last of Us series. This episode is Written by Craig Mazin and Directed by Mark Mylod. 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
21 Apr 39min
Interview with Jacob Elordi, Simon Baker, Odessa Young, Olivia DeJonge, and Thomas Weatherall of The Narrow Road to the Deep North (Prime Video)
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 Apr 38min
The Last of Us Season 2 After Show: Episode 1 - Future Days Spoiler Discussion (HBO)
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 Apr 47min
Doctor Who Interview with Ncuti Gatwa and Varada Sethu
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 Apr 18min
The Last of Us Season 2 Series Review (HBO) - SPOILER-FREE
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 Apr 55min