Lady Gaga Joins Joker 2, James Franco is Fidel Castro, Top Gun: Maverick Sinks Titanic, and Warner Bros. Discovery’s 10 Year Plan for DC Films

Lady Gaga Joins Joker 2, James Franco is Fidel Castro, Top Gun: Maverick Sinks Titanic, and Warner Bros. Discovery’s 10 Year Plan for DC Films

Author: The Movie Podcast August 8, 2022 Duration: 1:33:24
This week on The Movie Podcast, Lady Gaga joins Joker 2 as Harley Quinn, James Franco makes a controversial return to acting as Fidel Castro, Warner Bros. Discovery has a 10 Year Plan for DC Films, and Top Gun: Maverick sinks Titanic at the domestic box office. Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony also discuss new trailers such as Pearl, Blonde, Devotion, and what they're watching including Disney+ docuseries Light & Magic. Listen now on all podcast feeds, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.ca Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca THE MOVIE PODCAST MERCHANDISE NOW AVAILABLE! NEWS Lady Gaga Confirms ‘Joker 2’ Role Opposite Joaquin Phoenix in New Musical Teaser - Zack Sharf / Variety James Franco To Play Fidel Castro In ‘Alina Of Cuba’; Mía Maestro Also Set Opposite Ana Villafañe - Anthony D’Alessandro / Deadline DC Will Have 10-Year Plan Akin to Marvel’s Playbook, Says David Zaslav - Aaron Couch, Pamela McClintock / THR HBO Max Quietly Removed Six Warner Bros. Streaming-Exclusive Movies - Todd Spangler / Variety LISTEN NOW Interview with Dylan Smith aka Largo Brandyfoot of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Marvel Studios' Phase 5 and 6 Plans and Comic-Con 2022 Recap The Best Movies of 2022 So Far Interview with Joseph Quinn aka Eddie Munson of Stranger Things 4 Interview with Director Deborah Chow and Actor Hayden Christensen aka Anakin Skywalker / Darth Vader of Star Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi Interview with Iman Vellani aka Kamala Khan of Ms. Marvel Interview with Sam Raimi and Michael Waldron Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness FOLLOW US Daniel on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Shahbaz on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd The Movie Podcast on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and YouTube RATE US 5 STARS ON SPOTIFY AND APPLE PODCASTS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three friends who happen to be deeply passionate, knowledgeable, and often hilariously opinionated about cinema get together regularly to talk about it. That’s the simple, winning formula behind The Movie Podcast. Hosts Daniel Baptista, Shahbaz Siddiqui, and Anthony Gagliardi bring listeners into their ongoing conversation, which feels less like a formal review show and more like eavesdropping on the best post-movie chat you could have with your most film-obsessed friends. Their enthusiasm is contagious, whether they’re breaking down a brand-new blockbuster, revisiting a classic, or sharing an insightful interview with someone from the industry. The podcast has earned its status as a Tomatometer-Approved source, meaning their reviews contribute to the critical scores on Rotten Tomatoes, a testament to their trusted perspective. New episodes, reviews, and interviews drop all throughout the week, ensuring there’s always something fresh to hear. It’s a consistent and engaging dive into the world of movies, where analysis is balanced with genuine camaraderie and a clear love for the art form. You’ll find yourself listening not just for the film takes, but for the dynamic between the three hosts, who have built a community around shared cinematic curiosity.
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