Movie Pals Podcast #209 – Tron: Ares (2025) We’re back on the Grid! This week, James, Marco, and Mikey dive into the world of Tron — revisiting the 1982 original and Tron: Legacy (2010) before plugging into the long-awaited sequel, Tron: Ares (2025). Hear our thoughts on the series’ groundbreaking visuals, killer soundtracks, and how the new film expands the digital universe. Time Codes: 00:00 – Intro 00:21 – Discussion of Tron (1982) & Tron: Legacy (2010) 16:01 – Review of Tron: Ares (2025) 47:25 – Spoiler Section 01:02:14 – Outro 🎙️ Hosted by: James, Marco & Mikey 📱 Follow us everywhere: @MoviePalsPod

The Pals are back! In Episode 208, Nabil leads the review of Paul Thomas Anderson’s newest film, One Battle After Another — a bold, surreal, and deeply emotional story about revolution, paranoia, and family legacy. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, and Benicio del Toro, this sweeping new PTA epic asks: can the past ever really stay buried? We dig into everything from the film’s characters and tone to its massive production scale, thematic depth, and that unforgettable ending. 🎬 Time Codes: 00:00 – Intro 00:23 – Review of One Battle After Another (2025) 38:39 – Spoiler Section 56:14 – Outro 📱 Follow & Subscribe: 🎧 Available on all major podcast platforms 🌐 Linktree: linktr.ee/moviepalspod 🎥 TikTok: @MoviePalsPod 💬 Join our Discord community — link in our Linktree! 🎙️ Hosts: James, Nabil, Marco & Mikey 📅 Released: October 2025

This week, the Pals are reviewing the brand-new Stephen King adaptation The Long Walk (2025)! Directed by Francis Lawrence (Catching Fire, Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes) and starring Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Mark Hamill, and more — this $20M dystopian thriller is already making waves. We cover everything from the film’s tone, themes of survival and endurance, and the performances of its young cast, to the social parallels, shocking ending, and how it stacks up against other Stephen King adaptations. ⏱ Timecodes: 00:00 – Intro 00:19 – Review of The Long Walk (2025) 40:30 – Spoiler Section 58:18 – Outro Thanks for listening! Follow us on all platforms via linktr.ee/moviepalspod and join the discussion in our Discord.

We’re back with Episode 206 and diving into the outrageous, gory, and wild reboot of The Toxic Avenger (2025)! Join us as we break down the film, share our thoughts on the performances, direction, and over-the-top effects, and then head into a spoiler-filled discussion to dig even deeper. ⏱ Timecodes: • 00:00 – Intro • 00:21 – Review of The Toxic Avenger (2025) • 45:14 – Spoiler Section • 52:51 – Outro Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.

Cowabunga! 🐢 The Movie Pals are back with Podcast #205, and this week we’re diving into the sewers with the half-shell heroes in their first live-action outing — Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990). We talk about the film’s legacy, the blend of humor and grit, the iconic Jim Henson creature effects, and how well this fan-favorite holds up 35 years later. 👉 Timecodes: 00:00 – Intro 00:24 – Review of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) 56:39 – Outro Rate & Review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen! Follow us for more movie reviews, news, and fun.

In this episode, the Movie Pals return to the world of slapstick comedy with a review of The Naked Gun (2025)! Directed by Akiva Schaffer (Hot Rod, Chip ’n Dale: Rescue Rangers), this modern reboot follows Detective Frank Drebin Jr. as he hilariously fumbles his way through a murder case that could shut down the entire police department. We break down the film’s humor, performances, direction, and how it compares to the original classic. Is this new take a worthy successor or a swing and a miss? 🎬 Time Codes: • 00:00 - Intro • 01:14 - Review of “The Naked Gun” (2025) • 39:57 - Outro Listen, laugh, and let us know what you thought of the film! 📩 Send us your feedback on Instagram, Threads, or Twitter @MoviePalsPod 🎙 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more!

The MCU reboot has landed — and we’re diving right in! In this episode, the Pals review Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025), the highly anticipated debut of Marvel’s First Family in the main MCU timeline. We break down the film’s tone, performances, direction, and how it stacks up against previous iterations. ⚠️ Don’t worry, we keep things spoiler-free until the 27:39 mark — so feel free to listen to the first part if you haven’t seen the movie yet! 🎬 Timecodes: • 00:00 – Intro • 00:22 – Review of The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) • 27:39 – Spoiler Section • 43:23 – Outro 🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and wherever you listen!

We’re back with a super episode! This week, we take a look at Superman’s cinematic legacy—starting with the classic Superman (1978), diving into Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut (2006), revisiting Superman Returns (2006), and tackling Man of Steel (2013). Then we jump into our full review of the brand-new Superman (2025), followed by a spoiler-filled discussion. We wrap things up with our “Who’s the Best?” segment before closing out the show. Available now wherever you listen to podcasts!

James, Mikey, and Nabil team up for a dino-sized bonus episode covering the latest entry in the Jurassic saga — Jurassic World: Rebirth. We break down the new cast, fresh setting, and whether this reboot truly breathes new life into the franchise. Expect our honest thoughts, a breakdown of the film’s highs and lows, and a spoiler-filled dive into the action-packed third act. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:48 - Review of “Jurassic World: Rebirth” (2025) 27:52 - Overall Ratings of the Film 28:53 - Spoiler Section for “Jurassic World: Rebirth” 37:09 - Outro 🎙️ Stream now and let us know your thoughts on the film!

The Rage virus is back — and so are we! In Episode #201, we break down 28 Years Later (2025), the newest entry in Danny Boyle’s dystopian horror saga. Does this long-awaited sequel bring something fresh to the outbreak, or is the virus starting to lose its bite? Join us as we dive into the film’s tone, performances, and its connection to 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later. We also share our overall ratings and go full spoiler mode in the second half to explore everything the movie does (or doesn’t) deliver. 🧟‍♂️ Timecodes: • 00:00 – Intro • 00:23 – Review of 28 Years Later (2025) • 39:27 – Overall Ratings • 40:22 – Spoiler Section for 28 Years Later • 54:26 – Outro & What’s Coming Next 🎧 Stream the episode now and let us know if 28 Years Later lived up to your expectations!

The Movie Pals hit a major milestone with Episode 200! James, Marco, Nabil, Mikey, and special guest Jill Hall celebrate with two big reviews, a spoiler-filled deep dive, and a special topic segment looking back on their top 4 films. 🎬 Episode Breakdown 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Review of Ballerina (2025) 30:23 - Spoiler Section for Ballerina 39:14 - Topic of the Week: Top 4 Films 01:16:50 - Review of Lilo & Stitch (2025) 01:57:44 - Spoiler Section for Lilo & Stitch 02:03:42 - A Look Back (Retrospective) 02:19:10 - Outro & What’s Coming Next 🎙️ Whether you’ve been with us since episode 1 or you’re just joining the pod, we’re thankful for every listen. Here’s to the next 200!

We couldn't quite fit every review into our 200th episode, so we decided to bring back a Bonus Episode (it's been while)! Listen as we break down the new Stephen King adaptation, "The Life of Chuck" Time Stamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:58 - Review of, “The Life of Chuck” (2024) - Overall Rating: 3.5/5 Stars 42:50 - Outro

In this milestone episode, the Pals wrap up two epic journeys! First, we return to the final frontier with Star Trek: Section 31 and close the book on our “Voyage into Star Trek” series. Then we dive into the explosive action of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, the franchise’s long-awaited conclusion. Timecodes: 00:00 – Intro 00:32 – Voyage into Star Trek Intro 03:08 – Review: Star Trek: Section 31 (2025) 27:45 – Retrospective: Voyage into Star Trek 35:15 – Review: Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (2025) 52:24 – Spoiler Talk: Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning 01:07:09 – Outro & What’s Next Stream, share, and subscribe for more! 🎙️ Available on all major platforms. 🔗 Follow us: linktr.ee/moviepalspodcast

We’re back with another double feature! First, we continue our Voyage into Star Trek series with a review of Star Trek Beyond (2016) — a high-octane entry in the Kelvin timeline. Then we head into horror territory with our thoughts on Clown in a Cornfield (2025), the new slasher based on the cult YA novel. As always, we wrap things up with a spoiler-filled section for our second film. Timecodes below! Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 00:27 – Voyage into Star Trek Intro 03:11 – Review: Star Trek Beyond (2016) 36:00 – Review: Clown in a Cornfield (2025) 53:45 – Spoiler Talk: Clown in a Cornfield 01:02:02 – Outro & What’s Next? 🎙️ Follow, subscribe, and let us know what you thought of the films!

This week, the Movie Pals are crunching numbers and cracking skulls with a double feature on The Accountant films! 🎯 We kick things off with a deep dive into Gavin O’Connor’s original 2016 action-thriller starring Ben Affleck as a math savant with a deadly skillset. Does it still hold up nearly a decade later? Then we fast-forward to 2025 for a spoiler-free review of the just-released The Accountant 2. Is this sequel a worthy investment, or is it cooking the books? Tune in to find out! Stick around to hear what’s coming up next on the pod! Time Codes: 00:00 - Intro 00:23 - Review of, “The Accountant” (2016) 35:56 - Review of, “The Accountant 2” (2025) 56:36 - Outro and What’s Next?

Join us for Episode #196 as we continue our Voyage Into Star Trek series and review the newest action-thriller release. Here’s what we cover in this episode: 00:00 – Intro 00:38 – Marco’s Mini Review of, "Waves" (2019) 11:42 – Voyage Into Star Trek Intro 14:43 – Review of, "Star Trek: Into Darkness" (2013) 34:26 – Review of, "Warfare" (2025) 58:20 – Outro and What’s Next? Be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss our upcoming episodes and reviews!

Join us as we continue our Voyage Into Star Trek series with J.J. Abrams’ 2009 reboot, Star Trek! We break down the film’s fresh take on the classic characters, its high-energy action, and the impact it had on the franchise. Then, we shift gears to the world of kaiju with Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989). This unique entry in the Godzilla series pits the King of the Monsters against a terrifying new foe—a genetic hybrid with deep emotional and thematic ties. Tune in for our full breakdowns, thoughts, and what’s coming next on the podcast! 🎧 Timestamps: • 00:00 - Intro • 00:26 - Voyage Into Star Trek Intro • 04:43 - Review of Star Trek (2009) • 29:29 - Review of Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989) • 51:20 - Outro & What’s Next? 🔔 Follow & Subscribe for more movie discussions! ⸻

Join us for another exciting episode as we kick things off with two mini-reviews! Nabil shares his thoughts on the historical drama The Lion in Winter (1968), awarding it 4 out of 5 stars, while Mikey dives into the Oscar-winning Ordinary People (1980), giving it a perfect 5 out of 5 stars. Then, we set course for another Star Trek discussion in our Voyage Into Star Trek series! This time, we review Star Trek: Nemesis (2002), exploring its production, themes, and impact on the franchise. Does this final Next Generation film hold up? Tune in to hear our thoughts, including our overall rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars. Plus, stick around to find out what’s coming up next on the podcast!

Podcast #193 is here! Listen as the guys go over the 2025 Oscar results followed by a review of, Star Trek: Insurrection (1998)! Time Stamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Topic of the Week: 2025 Oscar Results 18:44 - Voyage Into Star Trek Intro 22:13 - Review of, “Star Trek: Insurrection” (1998) - Overall Rating: 2.5/5 Stars 1:00:33 - Outro and What’s Next?

Join us for another exciting episode as we tackle two highly anticipated films from different eras! 💫 Episode Breakdown: ⏳ 00:00 - Intro 🏆 00:34 - Oscars 2025 Discussion – We break down this year’s biggest nominees, surprises, and snubs. 🚀 28:10 - Voyage Into Star Trek Intro – Setting the stage for our deep dive into First Contact. 🎬 31:18 - Behind the Scenes Facts on Star Trek: First Contact – Discover fascinating details about the making of this sci-fi classic. 🌌 01:31 - Review: Star Trek: First Contact (1996) – We analyze the film’s impact, visuals, and performances, concluding with an overall rating of 4/5 stars. 🦅 59:06 - Review: Captain America: Brave New World (2025) – Does the latest MCU entry soar or stumble? We share our thoughts, landing on a 2.5/5 stars rating. ⚠️ 1:38:09 - Spoiler Section: Captain America: Brave New World – A deeper discussion of the film’s twists and key moments. 🎬 1:47:40 - Outro & What’s Next? – A look ahead at upcoming episodes! Let us know your thoughts on these films! Follow us on social media and subscribe for more movie discussions. 🎧🍿