Inside The Film Room

“F1 The Movie” Review + Denis Villeneuve’s James Bond

This week on the pod Zach and Johnny are reviewing “F1 The Movie,” the new racing drama from Joseph Kosinski starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris. Does it deliver more than just “Top Gun: Maverick” on the track? (54:37)Plus, instant reactions to the groundbreaking news that Denis Villeneuve will direct the next James Bond film – and who we want to see take over as 007. (33:33)And it’s not summer without “Love Island.” We’re halfway through Season 7 and diving into all the chaos in the villa – from messy recouplings to standout Islanders and everything in between. (1:37)Subscribe to The Rewind: https://insidefilmroom.substack.com/ Make sure to follow Inside The Film Room on Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube for all the latest movie news (@insidefilmroom), and be sure to subscribe and rate/review five stars wherever you get your podcasts!

"Materialists" Review + "The Life of Chuck" Review

This week we’re talking love triangles and existential reflections on life in a double header episode. First up, Zach asks if Celine Song’s “Materialists” is a rom-com blast from the past, or something else entirely? (30:30) Then, Johnny dives into Mike Flanagan’s “The Life of Chuck” to ponder the meaning of life (47:16).  Subscribe to The Rewind: https://insidefilmroom.substack.com/ Make sure to follow Inside The Film Room on Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube for all the latest movie news (@insidefilmroom), and be sure to subscribe and rate/review five stars wherever you get your podcasts!

“Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning” Review + “M:I” Draft

Zach and Johnny are asking you to trust us… one… last… time. It’s time for “Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning,” one of our most highly-anticipated films of the year. We are diving deep into Tom Cruise’s farewell to Ethan Hunt (17:54).Plus, we’re joined by The Entity itself to look back on the “Mission: Impossible” franchise as a whole through an “M:I” Draft! (1:01:30)Subscribe to The Rewind: https://insidefilmroom.substack.com/ Make sure to follow Inside The Film Room on Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube for all the latest movie news (@insidefilmroom), and be sure to subscribe and rate/review five stars wherever you get your podcasts!

"Thunderbolts*" Review + "Andor" Ep. 4-6 Recap

The MCU is back, but is it on its last legs? Zach is breaking down what’s being called a “return to form,” but is “Thunderbolts*” really a step up? (37:48) Plus, the guys dive deep into the second batch of “Andor” Season 2 episodes (21:21), and Zach weighs in on the biggest flop of the week: “Another Simple Favor” (4:48). Subscribe to The Rewind: https://insidefilmroom.substack.com/ Make sure to follow Inside The Film Room on Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube for all the latest movie news (@insidefilmroom), and be sure to subscribe and rate/review five stars wherever you get your podcasts!

"Andor” Ep. 1-3 Recap + “Sunrise on the Reaping” Cast Reactions

Zach and Johnny are returning to a galaxy far, far away to break down the first three episodes of “Andor” Season 2 (26:20) and look back on “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith” 20 years later (11:18). Plus, Zach weighs in on the casting announcements for the “Hunger Games” prequel “Sunrise on the Reaping” (16:20). Subscribe to The Rewind: ⁠HEREMake sure to follow Inside The Film Room on Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube for all the latest movie news (@insidefilmroom), and be sure to subscribe and rate/review five stars wherever you get your podcasts!