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  1. 12H AGO

    Episode 587 – Shelter / 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

    Moviewallas is on YouTube! This week on Moviewallas, Joe, Rashmi, and Yazdi dive into survival, rivalry, obsession, and bone-crunching dystopia. From intimate indie drama to franchise horror spectacle, Episode 587 covers it all — plus a few streaming picks you won’t want to miss. Snack check: We kick off with Spanish olive-oil tortas (cookie-meets-cracker perfection) and some very questionable peanut-butter choices by Joe. Streaming Picks Heated Rivalry (HBO) – Yazdi brings the steamy Canadian hockey romance that somehow evolves from “wait, what is this?” into genuinely moving TV. He makes the case that the third (and especially the fifth) episode is elite-level television – if the sauciness doesn’t scare you off. Dhurandhar (Netflix) – Rashmi recommends this sprawling, hyper-violent underworld saga with a killer soundtrack and a serious macho streak. The group discusses its intensity, and why a 3.5-hour runtime may be best tackled across two nights. Skyscraper Live / Free Solo (Netflix) – Joe explains why the live Alex Honnold Taipei 101 climb is perhaps more stressful than enjoyable, then re-recommends the actual classic: Free Solo. This week’s Movies: Shelter A remote Scottish island, a rescue that changes everything, and Jason Statham in full lone-wolf mode. Shelter is exactly the kind of tense, brooding action-thriller premise that sounds like perfect weekend viewing – and it sparked a fun debate for us about what works, what doesn’t, and what we wish the movie leaned into more. If you like Statham, isolated settings, and movies that invite “wait… hang on” moments, you’ll want to hear where we landed. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple The rage-virus universe expands again – this time with a different directorial voice and a very specific kind of intensity. Only one of us saw The Bone Temple, which made for a great, spoiler-light breakdown: what the sequel is aiming for, how it shifts the tone from the previous film, and why it’s clearly going to be a big conversation-starter for fans of the franchise. If you’ve been following this series, the podcast chat is the safest way to decide if it’s your kind of entry. Plus: Oscar-season confusion (as always), travel colds that won’t quit, and the tease of an upcoming special on the 2025-2026 awards season and your annual “Muggies.” ⸻ Timestamps 00:00 – Start 04:27 – Streaming Picks 04:37 – Heated Rivalry 08:45 – Dhurandhar 13:58 – Skyscraper Live / Free Solo 18:15 – Shelter 29:33 – 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple #Moviewallas #MoviePodcast #Shelter #28YearsLater #BoneTemple #HeatedRivalry #Dhurandhar #FreeSolo #FilmReview #StreamingPicks #TooManyMoviesTooLittleTime

    39 min

  2. FEB 6

    Episode 586 – Primate / Send Help / Mercy

    Moviewallas with Joe, Rashmi, and Yazdi is back with a brand-new episode kicking off 2026 movie watching! This week, the crew dives into three 2026 releases: Primate – A claustrophobic, gory creature-thriller about a genetically altered chimp that goes on a murderous rampage inside a remote oceanfront home. Send Help (dir. Sam Raimi) – A wildly entertaining, darkly comic survival thriller starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien, where a stranded employee and her detestable boss must rely on each other after a plane crash. Mercy – A near-future sci-fi thriller about a detective who has 90 minutes to prove his innocence to an AI judge… and mostly fails to convince our hosts. Along the way, Joe, Rashmi, and Yazdi talk late Happy New Years, recent travels, San Diego Film Critics Society awards overlap with the Oscars, snacks on camera, horror vs thriller, genre tropes, Sam Raimi’s legacy, Rachel McAdams’ incredible range, and why some great premises collapse in execution. Two solid recommendations, one big disappointment, and plenty of banter. If you love movies, this show is for you. Like Comment Subscribe Too many movies. Too little time.

    36 min

  3. JAN 1

    Episode 585 – Ella McCay / The Housemaid

    Moviewallas Episode 585 Welcome back to Moviewallas — your weekly fix for smart, spoiler-free movie reviews and cinephile banter. In Episode 585, Joe, Rashmi, and Yazdi return to a two-feature format, covering a buzzy new political dramedy from James L. Brooks and a genre-bending psychological thriller from Paul Feig. Along the way, they catch up on trailers, discuss new clip mics, and celebrate the San Diego Film Critics Society awards season. Full list of winners now live at https://www.sdfcs.org     Ella McCay Written and directed by James L. Brooks, Ella McCay is a 2025 political dramedy about a rising political star (Emma Mackey) navigating public scrutiny, personal relationships, and generational conflict in the run-up to an election. With an ensemble that includes Jamie Lee Curtis, Woody Harrelson, Jack Lowden, Ayo Edebiri, and Albert Brooks, the film blends wit, idealism, and emotional nuance — marking Brooks’ return to filmmaking after a 13-year hiatus. The Housemaid From Paul Feig comes an unexpected turn into psychological suspense. The Housemaid is a dark, stylized thriller set in a glossy Manhattan high-rise, where a seemingly docile domestic worker gradually upends the life of her wealthy employer. With echoes of Single White Female and Parasite, Feig’s latest blends social satire and tension into something uniquely disquieting. Like, comment, and subscribe if you love film conversations that go beyond the press release. Have thoughts on Ella McCay or The Housemaid? Let us know in the comments. Hosted by: Joe, Rashmi & Yazdi Watch on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @moviewallas www.moviewallas.com Timestamps 00:00 – Start 06:06 – Streaming Picks 06:56 – Relay 09:00 – Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery 11:59 – Caught Stealing 15:40 – Ella McCay (dir. James L. Brooks) 26:21 – The Housemaid (dir. Paul Feig) #Moviewallas #MoviePodcast #EllaMcCay #JamesLBrooks #EmmaMackey #TheHousemaid #PaulFeig #PsychologicalThriller #SDFCS #SanDiegoFilmCriticsSociety #StreamingPicks #FilmDiscussion #TooManyMoviesTooLittleTime

    45 min

  4. 12/20/2025

    Episode 584 – Marty Supreme / The Testament of Ann Lee

    Moviewallas Episode 584 Moviewallas is on YouTube! Welcome back to Moviewallas, your weekly home for thoughtful film reviews, movie news, and lively banter. In Episode 584, Joe, Rashmi, and Yazdi cover two feature films — one a hyper-stylized period sports drama, the other a spiritual documentary — along with three standout shorts and a few offhand streaming picks. Streaming Picks Quick takes on what’s worth checking out when you’re short on time but craving something new. Left-Handed Girl A haunting, understated movie about isolation and subtle power shifts. Quiet but potent. Bad Shabbos A funny, chaotic, culturally specific film that mines family tension for full cringe and full laughs. The Thinking Game An elegant, intimate documentary from DeepMind about human-AI collaboration and the nature of thought itself. Watch it here: Marty Supreme Directed by Josh Safdie, this highly stylized table tennis drama stars Timothée Chalamet as a rising sports star in 1950s New York. Between its dazzling craft and period detail, it raises great conversation about competition, image, and identity. The Testament of Ann Lee This meditative documentary explores the history and philosophy of Ann Lee, the founder of the Shakers. With a calm pace and introspective tone, the film looks at belief systems, community, and control. PLUS… Movie-watching marathons in hotel rooms Rashmi’s full immersion strategy Why Joe taps out after movie #3 Yazdi channels Roger Ebert Like, comment, and subscribe if you love smart, spoiler-free film conversations with genuine banter and discovery. Seen The Thinking Game? Let us know what you thought! Hosted by: Joe, Rashmi & Yazdi Watch on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @moviewallas www.moviewallas.com Timestamps 00:00 – Start 02:32 – Streaming Picks 03:14 – Left-Handed Girl 04:37 – Bad Shabbos 06:17 – The Thinking Game https://youtu.be/d95J8yzvjbQ 09:59 – Marty Supreme (dir. Josh Safdie) 22:16 – The Testament of Ann Lee #Moviewallas #MoviePodcast #MartySupreme #JoshSafdie #TimotheeChalamet #TestamentOfAnnLee #ShortFilms #TheThinkingGame #DeepMind #DocumentaryFilm #AIandCreativity #FilmReview #TooManyMoviesTooLittleTime

    32 min

  5. 12/11/2025

    Episode 583 – The Running Man / Eternity / Jay Kelly

    Moviewallas is on YouTube! Welcome back to Moviewallas, your weekly home for film reviews, movie news, and unscripted banter. In Episode 583, Joe, Rashmi, and Yazdi return with three eclectic films — a genre classic, a melancholic sci-fi indie, and a striking festival discovery. The Running Man The team revisits this 1987 sci-fi action film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, based on a novel by Stephen King (writing as Richard Bachman). With dystopian satire, over-the-top set pieces, and prophetic media commentary, this one sparks discussion about tone, influence, and whether it’s aged like fine cheese or fine wine. Eternity A meditative sci-fi indie that blends time travel with grief, memory, and philosophical introspection. The group discusses structure, pacing, and how smaller films use sci-fi not for spectacle but to explore human emotion and existential questions. Jay Kelly A Tribeca 2024 entry featuring a breakout performance and a quietly bold visual style. The hosts examine what makes this intimate drama stand out, especially among recent indie debuts, and how character and form can create lasting impact. PLUS… Joe shows off his San Diego FC pride A few bonus thoughts on the season’s streaming backlog Like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoy passionate, spoiler-free film conversations with deep dives and laughter. Let us know in the comments: what’s a genre film that’s grown on you over time? Hosted by: Joe, Rashmi & Yazdi Watch on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @moviewallas www.moviewallas.com

    39 min

  6. 12/02/2025

    Episode 582 – Rental Family / Wicked: For Good / Hamnet

    Moviewallas is on YouTube! Reviews: Rental Family – Wicked for Good – Hamnet Happy Thanksgiving weekend! In this episode of Moviewallas, Joe, Rashmi, and Yazdi gather for a packed holiday show featuring three very different films – from heartfelt indie drama, to mega-musical fantasy, to prestige literary adaptation. This Week’s Reviews Rental Family Brendan Fraser stars in a soulful tale about an American actor in Tokyo who finds unlikely purpose working for a Japanese “rental family” agency. We discuss the film’s charm, emotional beats, cultural context, and Fraser’s beautifully understated performance. Wicked for Good The second part of the two-film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical. Rashmi dives into whether the sequel improves on part one, how it ties into The Wizard of Oz, and what works (or doesn’t) about its pacing, spectacle, and storytelling. Hamnet Chloé Zhao adapts Maggie O’Farrell’s acclaimed novel about Shakespeare’s family life and the tragedy that shaped some of his greatest work. We debate the film’s pacing, emotional impact, performances by Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, and whether the hype helps or hurts. Join the Conversation Have you seen any of these films? Drop your thoughts in the comments – we always love hearing from you. About Moviewallas Your weekly dose of film reviews, movie news, and lively banter – from theaters, streaming, airplanes, and everywhere in between. If you love the movies, this show is for you. Thanks for listening and supporting us. Too many movies, too little time!

    37 min

  7. 11/21/2025

    Episode 581 – Predator: Badlands / Is This Thing On / Die My Love

    Moviewallas is on YouTube! Welcome back to Moviewallas, your weekly dose of film reviews, movie news, and movie-loving banter. In Episode 581, Joe, Rashmi, and Yazdi dive into three wildly different films — a sci-fi thrill ride, a fever-dream drama, and a heartfelt dramedy about love, art, and reinvention. Predator: Badlands Dan Trachtenberg returns with a bold new entry in the Predator universe. Elle Fanning stars in dual roles in a tight, inventive actioner that mixes dread, emotion, and sharp design. The team breaks down the creative risks and big payoffs. Die My Love Director Lynne Ramsay adapts Ariana Harwicz’s intense novel with Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson. This hallucinatory descent into maternal crisis, grief, and rage pushes boundaries. A charged discussion around performance, tone, and the genre’s impact. Is This Thing On? Bradley Cooper directs this intimate New York-set dramedy starring Will Arnett and Laura Dern as a couple navigating divorce, stand-up comedy, and self-discovery. Subtle, lived-in performances anchor a film that sits between melancholy and warmth. PLUS… Ghanaian meat pies vs. samosas — what’s the best pre-podcast snack? The Totally Rad Show’s influence on Moviewallas Rashmi vs. Predator dreadlocks (again) A few offhand streaming recommendations Like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoy passionate, spoiler-lite conversations from three film lovers who see (and feel) everything. Drop your own takes in the comments! Hosted by: Joe, Rashmi & Yazdi Watch on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts Follow us @moviewallas on Instagram and Twitter www.moviewallas.com Timestamps 00:00 – Start 02:36 – Predator: Badlands 20:09 – Die My Love 32:04 – Is This Thing On #Moviewallas #MoviePodcast #PredatorBadlands #ElleFanning #DieMyLove #LynneRamsay #IsThisThingOn #BradleyCooper #WillArnett #LauraDern #FilmReview #CinephileChat #ArianaHarwicz #TooManyMoviesTooLittleTime

    48 min

  8. 11/12/2025

    Episode 580 – Nuremberg / Bugonia / It Was Just An Accident

    Welcome to the Moviewallas Podcast! Moviewallas is on YouTube! This week, Joe, Rashmi, and Yazdi return with a compelling mix of postwar courtroom drama, experimental storytelling, and genre-defying surprises. In this episode: NUREMBERG The team discusses a new dramatization of the landmark post-WWII trials. With its historical weight and moral complexity, this film brings justice, memory, and power dynamics into sharp cinematic focus. Also here’s the link Yazdi mentioned: BUGONIA Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, this darkly comic fable imagines a world where chaos, ritual, and bees intersect in deeply unsettling (and hilarious) ways. Known for The Lobster and The Favourite, Lanthimos brings his signature absurdist lens to a strange and layered narrative that’s anything but conventional. The hosts unpack its themes, visuals, and what makes it unlike anything else this year. IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT The latest film from Jafar Panahi explores the blurred lines between responsibility, perception, and truth in modern Iran. As always, Panahi brings a deeply human lens to a deceptively simple premise. The Moviewallas delve into his signature mix of realism and quiet provocation — no spoilers, just thoughtful conversation. Like, comment, and subscribe for grounded, spoiler-free film conversation with a personal twist. Which of these three are you most curious about? Hosted by: Joe, Rashmi & Yazdi Listen on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @moviewallas Learn more at: www.moviewallas.com 00:00 – Start 06:30 – Nuremberg 23:28 – Bugonia 42:39 – It Was Just An Accident

    52 min
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film review podcasts + banter

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  • Creator
    Moviewallas
  • Years Active
    2010 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Clean
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