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Episode 565 – Tribeca Film Festival 2025 Coverage (Part 1)

📍 Live from New York City

The Moviewallas are back at Tribeca! Join Joe, Rashmi, and Yazdi as they return to one of their favorite festivals — in person! In this episode, they share fresh takes, surprising favorites, and heartfelt reactions to four standout films from Day 1 of the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival:

🎞️ Videoheaven – A passionate, three-hour documentary love letter to the bygone era of video rental stores, narrated by Maya Hawke and directed by Alex Ross Perry.

🎞️ What Marielle Knows – A sharp, unsettling drama about a girl who gains the terrifying ability to hear her parents’ private thoughts. For fans of Yorgos Lanthimos and Force Majeure.

🎞️ Little Trouble Girls – A beautifully crafted Slovenian coming-of-age tale set in a convent, exploring faith, peer pressure, and adolescent desire with emotional honesty.

🎞️ The Square – A haunting adult animation about a forbidden romance between a Swedish diplomat and a North Korean traffic officer, told with aching melancholy and visual grace.

Whether you’re a film buff or just curious about indie gems, this episode is for you. No video this time—just the raw, sleep-deprived but passionate audio-only coverage straight from NYC.

🗽 Subscribe for upcoming episodes covering Days 2 and 3 of the festival!

🔗 Learn more about the films:

Video Heaven

What Marielle Knows

Little Trouble Girls

Square

📩 Questions or comments? Drop them below—we’d love to hear your festival picks!

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Episode 564 – Bring Her Back / Jane Austen Wrecked My Life

🎬 Welcome to the Moviewallas Podcast! This week, your hosts Joe, Rashmi, and Yazdi return with all the movie magic, streaming picks, banter, and film festival chatter your cinephile heart desires. 🍿🎧

In this episode, we’re diving into two incredibly different but equally intriguing films:

💀 BRING HER BACK
The team reviews this chilling new horror from the creators of “Talk to Me,” exploring themes of grief, dread, and sinister rituals. Joe and Rashmi found it cleverly crafted and terrifyingly effective, while Yazdi offers a cautionary word about its shock value and disturbing elements. The film certainly left an impression and sparked a passionate debate!

📚 JANE AUSTEN WRECKED MY LIFE
On the completely opposite end of the spectrum, we dive into this whimsical and romantic French-British indie about a bookseller navigating fantasy, love, and literary illusions. Oozing charm and wrapped in Austen-esque wit, this delightful rom-com was a crowd-pleaser, earning glowing reactions (and high scores!) from all three hosts. If you loved “Midnight in Paris” or “Notting Hill,” you’ll adore this hidden gem.

🎥 STREAMING PICKS
Not sure what to watch tonight? We’ve got you covered with three solid streaming picks:
– Rashmi recommends the beautiful and heartfelt drama PAST LIVES, now on Netflix.
– Yazdi offers the wonderfully written ENOUGH SAID starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus & James Gandolfini on Hulu.
– Joe picks the stylized and addictive WHITE LOTUS Season 3 (HBO/Max), complete with vacation vibes and dark secrets.

🍫 Plus, we taste-test viral Dubai pistachio chocolate slabs (some of us are still picking bits from our teeth) and discuss the struggle of endless streaming queues (you know you’ve been there).

🎟️ We also tease our upcoming coverage from the Tribeca Film Festival in New York — stay tuned as we bring you film highlights straight from the heart of the action!

💬 Like, comment, and subscribe if you love smart film discussions with a touch of fun and foodie tangents. Hit that notification bell so you never miss an episode!

🎙️ Hosted by: Joe, Rashmi & Yazdi
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Episode 563 – Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning / Friendship / Lilo & Stitch

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Welcome back to another episode of Moviewallas, your favorite film review podcast! Join your hosts Joe, Rashmi, and Yazdi as they dive into this week’s cinematic adventures with their usual dose of witty banter, sharp insights, and spirited debate.

🎥 Reviewed in this episode:

🚁 Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning: Is this really Tom Cruise’s last run as Ethan Hunt? The Moviewallas team breaks down the stunts, the stakes, and whether this action-packed saga truly delivers the final word on the franchise.

👬 Friendship: A quirky new buddy comedy that left some scratching their heads and others intrigued. Is it brilliant, bizarre, or maybe both?
🌺 Lilo & Stitch (Live-Action): Yazdi brings his inner child to the forefront as he shares his experience seeing this one through younger eyes. Heartwarming nostalgia or cash-grab remake? We’ve got thoughts.

PLUS:
🗺️ Unexpected tangents on travel plans, fridge-stocking habits, and sightings of Natalie Portman in Paris 😄

🎧 So if you love movies big and small—and everything in between—this is the podcast for you!

💬 What did YOU think of Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning? Drop a comment and share your rating!

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Episode 562 – Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) 2025

🎬 Welcome to Moviewallas! 🎬

In this special episode, your favorite trio — Joe, Rashmi, and Yazdi — take you inside the 2025 Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA)! 🇮🇳🎥🇺🇸

From powerful indie gems to rising voices in South Asian cinema, we dive deep into a day filled with thought-provoking storytelling and stunning cinematography. Join us as we share our reactions, reviews, and behind-the-scenes insights from the festival that has held a special place in our hearts for over a decade.

✨ What to expect in this episode (links below to IFFLA Website):
🔹 A spotlight on rising talent Nuhash Humayun and his horror anthology “DUI Shaw”
🔹 A deep dive into Raam Reddy’s mysterious feature film “The Fable”
🔹 Reflections on the stunning, immersive “Village Rockstars 2” by Rima Das
🔹 Film festival memories, industry masterclasses, and much more

Whether you’re a longtime fan of Indian cinema or just discovering the rich tapestry of South Asian storytelling, this episode is a love letter to smart, sharp, and soulful filmmaking beyond the Bollywood mainstream.

🎧 If you love movies, festivals, and thoughtful conversation, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and join us for your weekly dose of moviewatching goodness — from theatres to streaming, to the back of an airplane.

🌐 Connect with us:
Instagram | Facebook | YouTube @Moviewallas
Visit our website: http://moviewallas.com

📌 Be sure to check out the films and creators we mention — many may be available on streaming soon. And if you’re a filmmaker whose film screened at IFFLA, reach out — we’d love to spotlight your work!

🎞️ Too many movies, too little time — thanks for listening to Moviewallas!

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 – Start
05:56 – DUI Shaw
17:29 – The Fable
28:52 – Village Rockstars 2

Episode 561 – The Legend of Ochi / Thunderbolts* / Another Simple Favor

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🎬 Welcome back to Moviewallas — your cinematic sanctuary where three passionate film lovers, Joe, Rashmi, and Yazdi, dive into the latest movies, chat about film industry trends, and share what’s hot on streaming!

In this episode, the trio unpacks three highly talked-about films: 🐾 The Legend of Ochi, 🔥 Thunderbolts*, and 🎭 Another Simple Favor. From heartfelt foreign dramas to reboots of big-budget superhero flicks and stylish sequels, the conversation is as varied as your Netflix watchlist.

But wait — there’s more! We also discuss:

🍿 Hidden streaming gems like Smile, Burn After Reading, and How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies (trust us, it’s delightful and tear-inducing).

💃 Why a viral TikTok dance might be our next move (spoiler: Joe’s not convinced).

🥜 An intense debate over mixed nut preferences (yes, really).

🎙️ Rashmi’s spicy commentary, Yazdi’s love for foreign film (and his Marvel fatigue), and all the quirky Moviewallas banter you’ve come to love.

This episode is a mix of movie reviews, irreverent laughs, and thoughtful takes on what theaters and streamers have to offer.

🟢 Stream now and join the conversation — because if you love movies, this podcast is for YOU.

💥 Like. Subscribe. Review. Tell your moviewalla friends.

🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your pods.

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Threads & TikTok dances pending…

👋 “Too many movies, too little time…” Until next time, it’s a goodbye from Joe, Rashmi, and Yazdi.

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Episode 560 – On Swift Horses / The Wedding Banquet

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🎬 Welcome back to Moviewallas! 🎬

In this episode, Joe, Rashmi, and Yazdi dive into two very different films:

On Swift Horses and The Wedding Banquet. We break down what worked, what didn’t, and everything in between — expect lively debates, laughter, and a few surprises along the way!

🎥 We also bring some awesome streaming picks for you:

• Rashmi recommends The Harder They Fall (Netflix) — a stylish Western with an all-star cast.

• Yazdi suggests The Room Next Door (Netflix) — Pedro Almodóvar’s visually stunning English-language film.

• Joe picks Companion (Max) — a suspenseful, twisty thriller you’ll want to go into blind!

🍿 Whether you’re into emotional dramas, indie gems, or thrilling mysteries, we’ve got something for you.

💥 PLUS — we talk about upcoming film festivals like IFFLA (Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles) and the excitement of getting back to theaters.

And hey — Moviewallas is now on YouTube! 🎥

If you’re enjoying the podcast, please like, comment, and subscribe! Your support helps us reach even more movielovers.

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