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Episode 574 – Ne Zha II / Highest 2 Lowest

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๐ŸŽฌ Moviewallas: Ne Zha 2 & Spike Lee’s “High and Low” | Movie Reviews & Streaming Picks!

In this episode of Moviewallas, hosts Joe, Rashmi, and Yazdi dive deep into two very different cinematic experiences.

First, the trio unpacks the dazzling and chaotic whirlwind that is Nezha 2, China’s record-breaking animated epic. Was it a visual masterpiece or an overwhelming mythological journey for Western audiences? We debate whether subtitlesโ€”or a crash course in Chinese loreโ€”might have helped guide the ride through this cultural spectacular.

Next, the podcast shifts gears to the gritty streets of New York with Spike Leeโ€™s modern reinterpretation of โ€œHigh and Low,โ€ starring Denzel Washington and Jeffrey Wright. The gang is unanimous: this oneโ€™s a must-watch. From its slick cinematography and old-school thriller vibes to powerful performances and cultural commentary, Spike and Denzel have done it again.

๐ŸŽฅ Plus, our weekly streaming corner is back! Don’t miss:
– โ€œKneecapโ€ โ€“ a Belfast-set dramedy with heart and humor, now on Netflix
– โ€œGrave of the Firefliesโ€ โ€“ the Studio Ghibli classic that will leave you emotionally shattered (also on Netflix)
– โ€œAlien: Covenantโ€ โ€“ Joe makes the case for giving this misunderstood sci-fi sequel another shot (now on HBO Max)

Listen to find out:
โœจ Which movie left Joe feeling lost in a mythological maze
โœจ Why Alien: Covenant might just be better than you remember
โœจ And whether Denzel could be up for yet another Oscar…

New episodes coming soon as fall festival season heats up (Venice, Toronto, NY โ€“ here we come!). Donโ€™t forget to subscribe and review!

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Hosted by: Joe, Rashmi, and Yazdi
๐Ÿ“ Find us wherever you get your podcasts or visit: [Your Podcast Website]

๐Ÿ‘ Like, comment & hit that subscribe button to stay in the moviewatching know!

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Episode 573 – Superman / The Naked Gun

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๐ŸŽฌ Moviewallas Podcast | Superman, Naked Gun & Unexpected Gems! ๐ŸŽฅ

Welcome back to Moviewallas! In this jet-setting episode, your favorite movie-loving trio โ€” Joe, Rashmi, and Yazdi โ€” reunite after summer travels to bring you their signature blend of reviews, streaming picks, and uncensored banter.

โœˆ๏ธ FIRST, a quick catch-up as the hosts return from globe-trotting adventures โ€” and somehow still manage to squeeze in filmsโ€ฆ from the back of an airplane!

๐Ÿฟ THIS WEEKโ€™S STREAMING GEMS:
๐Ÿ”ฅ Joe finally checks out the Oscar-winning, visually stunning animated film FLOW on Max.
๐Ÿšจ Yazdi discovers a hidden Netflix gem with the suspenseful Red Eye starring Rachel McAdams and Cillian Murphy.
๐ŸŽจ Rashmi surprised even herself with a Wes Anderson reversal on The Phoenician Scheme on Peacock.

๐ŸŽฅ FEATURED REVIEWS:

๐Ÿ’ฅ SUPERMAN (2025) โ€” A rebooted take on the Man of Steel from DC’s new creative chief James Gunn. Did this hopeful, political, and action-heavy film bring anything new to the table? The Moviewallas team is split, and emotions run high in this roundtable.

๐Ÿ˜‚ NAKED GUN (2025) โ€” A revival of the classic slapstick franchise featuring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson. Yazdi takes this one for the team and surprises everyone with just how hilarious and nostalgic this outrageous comedy really is.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Expect: Hot takes, disagreements, laughter, airplane movie confessions, and even a cameo review from friend of the pod Clementina!

โœ… Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more weekly reviews and film banter from movie lovers just like you.

๐Ÿ“Where to Watch:
โ–ถ FLOW โ€“ Streaming on Max
โ–ถ RED EYE โ€“ Streaming on Netflix
โ–ถ THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME โ€“ Streaming on Peacock
โ–ถ SUPERMAN โ€“ In Theaters
โ–ถ NAKED GUN โ€“ In Theaters

๐Ÿ“ฃ Socials: @moviewallas
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Podcast available on all major platforms

Too many movies. Too little time. ๐ŸŽฌ

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Episode 572 – M3GAN 2.0 / Queen of My Dreams

๐ŸŽฌ Welcome back to Moviewallas โ€“ your weekly dose of movie magic, film reviews, and unfiltered banter! ๐Ÿฟ

In this episode, we’re diving deep into two very different films currently making waves:

๐Ÿค– “M3GAN 2.0” โ€“ The killer AI doll is back and sassier than ever! We debate whether this sequel nailed the satire or spiraled into nonsense. Some of us absolutely loved the campy action-comedy vibes, while others… not so much ๐Ÿ‘€. Featuring laugh-out-loud moments, wingsuits (!!), and Megan going full action hero โ€“ we break down what works, what doesn’t, and why audience reactions are clashing with critics.

๐Ÿ‘‘ “The Queen of My Dreams” โ€“ This tender indie gem from writer-director Fawzia Mirza takes us on a heartfelt, time-traveling journey through intergenerational conflict, identity, and memories across Pakistan and Canada. With stunning visuals, beautiful performances, and important representation, this is one debut you donโ€™t want to miss. We give it the thoughtful spotlight it deserves.

PLUS, we share our weekly streaming picks:
๐ŸŽฅ Netflix Shorts: Oscar-winning “The Elephant Whisperers” & moving indie short “Anuja”
๐Ÿ“ธ Amazon Prime Feature Picks: The soulful “Photograph” and the ever-relevant “Her”

Join us as we laugh, debate, and dish out hot takes, cold critiques, and… maybe learn a Megan dance move or two ๐Ÿ’ƒ

๐ŸŽง Featured Films:
– M3GAN 2.0
– The Queen of My Dreams

Watch now, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the ๐Ÿ”” for updates!

๐ŸŽ™ Hosted by: Joe, Rashmi & Yazdi
๐ŸŽž๏ธ Moviewallas: Too many movies, too little time.

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Episode 571 – F1: The Movie / 28 Years Later

๐ŸŽฌ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Welcome back to another episode of Moviewallas โ€“ your favorite weekly podcast for film lovers who canโ€™t get enough of theater releases, streaming gems, and all things cinema! ๐ŸŽฌ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ

In this episode, our trio โ€” Joe, Rashmi, and Yazdi โ€” dive into two BIG releases and share their picks for what to watch from home!

๐ŸŽฅ MAIN REVIEWS:

๐Ÿ”ฅ F1: The Movie โ€” Buckle up as we review one of the most expensive sports films ever made. Directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick) and starring Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, and Javier Bardem, F1 brings the high-octane thrill of Formula One racing to the big screen. But is it just a giant ad for the sport or a new summer blockbuster classic? Does it work for die-hard F1 fans and newcomers alike?

๐ŸงŸโ€โ™€๏ธ 28 Years Later โ€” The long-awaited third installment in the “28 Days/Weeks Later” trilogy reunites director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland. With a cast starring Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes, can this horror sequel capture the emotional resonance and genre-defining terror of its predecessors? Or does it stall at the start line?

๐Ÿฟ WHAT TO STREAM THIS WEEK:
๐ŸŽฉ The Gilded Age โ€“ Season 3 is now streaming on Max.
๐Ÿ’€ Companion โ€“ A mind-bending, genre-flipping thriller available on Hulu & Max.
๐ŸŒณ The Tree of Life โ€“ Revisit Terrence Malick’s ethereal 2011 classic, starring Brad Pitt and Jessica Chastain, also streaming on Max.

๐Ÿ’ฌ PLUS: The team talks streaming service struggles, viewer tips (like JustWatch!), and why Brad Pitt might just be too cool to dislike.

๐Ÿ”” Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, and drop a COMMENT to let us know your thoughts. Weโ€™re also on Instagram and Facebook โ€“ follow us @Moviewallas!

๐Ÿ“ก Available wherever you get your podcasts AND now on YouTube โ€” help us grow by giving this episode a watch! ๐ŸŽง๐Ÿ“บ

๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธ Too many movies, too little time โ€” but weโ€™ve got you covered.

โ€”
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Episode 570 – How To Train Your Dragon / Materialists

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๐ŸŽฌ Welcome to the Moviewallas Podcast!

This week, your hosts Joe, Rashmi, and Yazdi are back with fresh takes on a live-action reboot, an indie rom-com with bite, and all the usual film banter youโ€™ve come to expect. ๐Ÿฟ๐ŸŽง

In this episode, weโ€™re diving into two wildly different films โ€” one a high-flying fantasy remake, the other a sharply observed modern romance:

๐Ÿ‰ HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON (2025)

The beloved DreamWorks animated hit gets the live-action treatment. Does it soar or stumble? The team weighs in on the casting, the creature design, and whether Toothless loses a bit of his charm in the translation. With big boots to fill, this adaptation sparked a spirited conversation about nostalgia, fidelity to source material, and how remakes can (or canโ€™t) recapture magic.

๐Ÿ’Ž MATERIALISTS

The latest from Past Lives director Celine Song, this sharp, stylish romantic dramedy explores love, ambition, and the emotional calculus of modern relationships. Set in New York and steeped in wit and yearning, Materialists prompted a lively debate from the hosts โ€” with Yazdi applauding its depth, Rashmi appreciating its elegance, and Joe raising questions about its emotional accessibility.

๐Ÿ“บ STREAMING PICKS

The team also shares a few things to watch from home:

  • The Seed of the Sacred Fig โ€” streaming on Hulu

  • Dabba Cartel โ€” a gritty Hindi-language crime series on Netflix

  • Long Way Round โ€” Ewan McGregorโ€™s global motorcycle journey on Apple TV+

 

๐Ÿ’ฌ Like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoy witty, thoughtful film conversations with the occasional spicy take. Got thoughts on Toothless 2.0 or Materialists? Let us know below!

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Hosted by: Joe, Rashmi & Yazdi

๐Ÿ“บ Listen on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts

๐Ÿ“ Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @moviewallas

๐ŸŒ Learn more at: www.moviewallas.com

๐Ÿ•ฐ Timestamps

00:01:57 โ€“ Streaming Picks

00:10:34 โ€“ How to Train Your Dragon (2025, live-action remake)

00:22:32 โ€“ Materialists (2024)

00:39:14 โ€“ Wrap-up and Final Thoughts

 

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Episode 567 โ€“ Tribeca 2025 Coverage (Part 3)

๐Ÿ“ Still in NYCโ€ฆ barely awake, but still watching

The Moviewallas team pushes through festival fatigue to bring you their biggest episode yet, reviewing seven diverse films from Day 3 of the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival. From dark psychological dramas to urgent documentaries and smart thrillers, this lineup truly had it all.

๐ŸŽž๏ธ Rosemead โ€“ Lucy Liu delivers a career-best performance in this harrowing drama about a Chinese-American mother confronting her sonโ€™s descent into violent obsession. Inspired by true events and directed with care by Eric Lin.

๐ŸŽž๏ธ Kites โ€“ A poetic, guerrilla-style Brazilian film blending realism and surrealism to explore race, morality, and police violence in the favelas.

๐ŸŽž๏ธ Titan: The OceanGate Disaster โ€“ A gripping Netflix documentary exploring the fatal implosion of the OceanGate submersible en route to the Titanic. A chilling lesson in hubris, ambition, and overlooked warnings.

๐ŸŽž๏ธ Bird in Hand โ€“ A dramedy exploring family dysfunction and the search for identity, anchored by strong performances.

๐ŸŽž๏ธ Pinch โ€“ A stylish, powerful Indian debut from writer-director-actor Uttera Singh. Tackling patriarchy, assault, and generational trauma with bold confidence and rich atmosphere.

๐ŸŽž๏ธ Eye for an Eye โ€“ A devastating Iranian documentary about justice, and blood money (diya). A raw, eye-opening look into a legal system shaped by religious law and gender patriarchy.

๐ŸŽž๏ธ Relay โ€“ A smart, high-octane thriller starring Riz Ahmed and Lily James.ย Double-crosses, tight pacing, and clever reveals make this one a standout.

๐ŸŽง Weโ€™re tired, weโ€™re emotional, and weโ€™ve possibly cried (more than once). But we loved this day of film.

๐Ÿ”— Learn more about the films:

Rosemead

Kites

Titan: The OceanGate Disaster

Bird in Hand

Eye for an Eye

Pinch

Relay

๐Ÿ’ฌ Let us know what youโ€™re seeing at Tribecaโ€”or which of these youโ€™re excited to watch!

#Tribeca2025 #Moviewallas #FilmFestival #Podcast #Documentary #IndieFilm #Relay #Pinch #OceanGate #RizAhmed #LucyLiu #EyeForAnEye #Titan #NetflixDoc #MovieReview