Episodios

  • Podcast #215 - The Top Films of 2025

    Podcast #215 - The Top Films of 2025
    Jan 11 2026
    Hey everyone, welcome back to the Movie Pals Podcast! 🎬 This is Episode 215, and we’re kicking off our annual Top Films of the Year episode — breaking down our Top 10 Films of 2025, plus Honorable Mentions, all spoiler-free. Now that we’re officially in 2026, we look back on a stacked year of movies, from blockbusters to surprises, and count down our personal picks from #10 all the way to #1. Each host brings their own list, what worked for them, and why each film earned its spot. ⸻ ⏱ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 01:01 – Top Films of 2025 Intro 02:08 – Number 10 Picks 10:37 – Number 9 Picks 19:58 – Number 8 Picks 28:13 – Number 7 Picks 39:26 – Number 6 Picks 45:56 – Number 5 Picks 57:32 – Number 4 Picks 01:07:33 – Number 3 Picks 01:15:34 – Number 2 Picks 01:22:27 – Honorable Mentions 01:34:28 – Number 1 Picks 01:43:51 – Top Films of 2025 Outro 01:49:52 – Final Outro ⸻ 🎬 Episode Format For each film, we keep it tight and spoiler-free: • Title • Director / Main Cast (brief) • Release Date • When we saw it • Why it earned a spot on our Top Films of 2025 ⸻ 🎥 Ending Discussion • How did 2025 stack up overall for movies? • Any big films we missed this year? • Most anticipated movie of 2026 Thanks for listening — let us know your Top Films of 2025!
    Más Menos
    1 h y 51 m
  • Podcast #214 - Avatar: Fire & Ash (2025)

    Podcast #214 - Avatar: Fire & Ash (2025)
    Dec 25 2025
    Movie Pals Podcast #214 – Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) Welcome back to the Movie Pals Podcast! In Episode 214, we wrap up our long-running segment “The Pals’ Favorite Films of the Century” and dive into a full review of Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025). ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 00:24 – The Pals’ Favorite Films of the Century (2005–2009) • 01:03 – Nabil’s Picks • 12:36 – James’ Picks • 21:32 – Mikey’s Picks • 31:46 – Marco’s Picks 47:29 – Review of Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) 1:13:14 – ⚠️ Spoiler Section 1:21:53 – Outro 🎬 Episode Highlights • The finale of The Pals’ Favorite Films of the Century • Expectations vs. reality for Avatar: Fire and Ash • Performances, visuals, action, and 3D presentation • Deep spoiler discussion on the ending, character arcs, and the future of the Avatar saga ⚠️ Spoilers are clearly marked — listen accordingly! 🎥 Follow us on all major podcast platforms and find all our links at: linktr.ee/moviepalspod
    Más Menos
    1 h y 23 m
  • Podcast #213 - Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (2025)

    Podcast #213 - Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (2025)
    Dec 14 2025
    Hey everyone, welcome back to the Movie Pals Podcast! This is Episode 213, and today we’re continuing our ongoing segment “The Pals’ Favorite Films of the Century”, followed by a full review of Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair — the long-awaited combined cut of Kill Bill Vol. 1 & 2. First up, each Pal continues their countdown of favorite films of the century, taking turns breaking down their picks and number one selections. Then we dive deep into Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair, discussing how this version compares to the originals, what’s changed, and whether it truly plays better as one epic film. And of course, we wrap things up with a full spoiler section, so tread carefully! ⏱ Timecodes: 00:00 – Intro 00:23 – The Pals’ Favorite Films of the Century • Marco’s Picks – 1:15 • Nabil’s Picks – 14:20 • James’ Picks – 28:03 • Mikey’s Picks – 41:59 52:38 – Review: Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (2025) 1:15:45 – Spoiler Section 1:22:07 – Outro 🎬 Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (2025) Directed & Written by Quentin Tarantino Starring Uma Thurman, Lucy Liu, Vivica A. Fox, Daryl Hannah, Michael Madsen, David Carradine, and Sonny Chiba Be sure to follow us on all major podcast platforms, check out our socials, and join the conversation on Discord. Thanks for listening — let’s get into it!
    Más Menos
    1 h y 24 m
  • Podcast #212 – Top 5 Films of 2010–2014

    Podcast #212 – Top 5 Films of 2010–2014
    Nov 27 2025
    We’re back with a short-but-fun episode as we continue our “Favorite Films of the Century” series! This time we’re looking at the Top 5 Films from 2010–2014, with each of the Pals sharing their personal favorites. 📼 Episode Breakdown: ⏱️ 00:00 – Intro ⏱️ 00:25 – The Pal’s Favorite Films of the Century (2005–2009 Recap)  🎬 01:01 – Mikey’s Picks  🎬 11:15 – Marco’s Picks  🎬 21:58 – Nabil’s Picks  🎬 29:33 – James’ Picks ⏱️ 34:02 – Outro 🎧 Stream now and let us know YOUR favorites from that era!
    Más Menos
    35 m
  • Podcast #211 - Predator: Badlands (2025)

    Podcast #211 - Predator: Badlands (2025)
    Nov 12 2025
    Hey everyone, welcome back to the Movie Pals Podcast! This is Episode 211, and today we’re continuing our special segment “The Pals’ Favorite Films of the Century!” — this week highlighting our top picks from 2005–2009 🎞️ After that, we dive into our full review of Predator: Badlands (2025), the latest entry in the Predator franchise from director Dan Trachtenberg (Prey, 10 Cloverfield Lane). We cover everything from story and performances to the effects, direction, and ties to the Alien universe! 💬 Time Codes: 00:00 – Intro 00:25 – The Pal’s Favorite Films of the Century (2005–2009)  • James’ Picks: 00:56  • Mikey’s Picks: 10:48  • Marco’s Picks: 17:47  • Nabil’s Picks: 28:45 35:41 – Review: Predator: Badlands (2025) 57:44 – Spoiler Section 01:08:26 – Outro 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: 🔗 SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/XEjjCFwIm1rL6bS3Cw 📺 YouTube: Movie Pals Podcast Channel 🌐 Linktree: linktr.ee/moviepalspod #MoviePalsPodcast #PredatorBadlands #Predator #MovieReview #FilmPodcast #SciFi #DanTrachtenberg #ElleFanning #FavoriteFilmsOfTheCentury
    Más Menos
    1 h y 9 m
  • Podcast #210 - Frankenstein (2025)

    Podcast #210 - Frankenstein (2025)
    Nov 2 2025
    ⚡️ The Movie Pals are back — and we’re bringing something new to the show! In Episode 210, we kick off our latest segment: “The Pals’ Favorite Films of the Century!” Over the next five episodes, we’ll each share our top five favorite movies from every five-year stretch of the 21st century — starting with 2000–2004. Expect nostalgia, debate, and plenty of surprises as we look back on 25 years of cinema! Then, we shift gears to our review of Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein (2025). With Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as The Creature, this gothic reimagining explores the tragedy and obsession behind one of literature’s most enduring stories. We discuss the film’s tone, visuals, performances, and whether del Toro has once again created a modern classic. 🧠 Spoilers ahead after 1:10:31! Episode Time Codes: 00:00 – Intro 00:29 – The Pals’ Favorite Films of the Century (2000–2004)  • Nabil’s Picks – 07:06  • James’ Picks – 19:44  • Mikey’s Picks – 31:46 40:36 – Review of Frankenstein (2025) 1:10:31 – Spoiler Section 1:17:28 – Outro 🎬 Next Episode: Predator: Badlands (2025) + Favorite Films of the Century (2005–2009) 📺 Watch on YouTube: Movie Pals Podcast 🔗 All Links & Socials: linktr.ee/moviepalspod
    Más Menos
    1 h y 18 m
  • Podcast #209- Tron: Ares (2025)

    Podcast #209- Tron: Ares (2025)
    Oct 11 2025
    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
    Más Menos
    1 h y 4 m
  • Podcast #208 - One Battle After Another (2025)

    Podcast #208 - One Battle After Another (2025)
    Oct 4 2025
    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
    Más Menos
    57 m
adbl_web_global_use_to_activate_DT_webcro_1694_expandible_banner_T1