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Jaby Koay, Achara Kirk

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The Empire Film Podcast is the official podcast of Empire, the world's biggest and best movie magazine. We bring you all the latest movie news and nonsense, as well as reviews of the week's new films, an assortment of irreverent, film-related chat and interviews with some of Hollywood's best and brightest. New episodes every Friday. For our famous deep dives into specific movies, subscribe to the Empire Spoiler Special Podcast at https://empire.supportingcast.fm/ Love TV? Subscribe to our si ...
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After watching Twister (1996) Kristen and Vivian watch the follow up film Twisters! Starring Daisy Edgar-Jones (Normal People, Where The Crawdads Sing, Fresh), Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick, Hidden Figures, Hit Man) and Anthony Ramos (Hamilton, In The Heights, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts) Twisters follows a group of storm chasers who must con…
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Jaby and Achara watch the DC Animation Batman: Under The Red Hood for the very first time! In Batman: Under the Red Hood, Batman faces a mysterious new vigilante, the Red Hood, whose brutal methods force him to confront his past and the tragic consequences of his greatest failure. Batman: Under the Red Hood stars Bruce Greenwood (Star Trek, Double …
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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast is — yes, you guessed it — absolutely jam-packed with amazing guests. Alex Godfrey gets to admire Colman Domingo's trophies, and then talk to the great actor about his new movie Sing Sing, which might just add one or two to his shelf. [14:46 - 32:42 approx] Then Beth Webb has a lovely chat with Elliot Page …
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After decades in development hell, they finally got a remake of THE CROW off the ground. Find out if it was worth the wait (spoilers: it wasn't) as we're joined by Jason from Binge Movies and Chris Frank from THE A.D. SHOW on KSHE 95. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat…
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One pod to rule them all? This Thursday (August 29) sees the return of Prime Video's epic J.R.R. Tolkien adaptation, The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power, and to mark the occasion we've put together a little preview special, just for you. In it, you'll find an in-depth interview with showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay, in which they teas…
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For the first time, Jaby & Michael watch one of Jack Black's best films, "School of Rock," which follows a struggling musician who poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school and forms a band with his students to compete in a local rock competition. This film is directed by Richard Linklater (Boyhood & Dazed and Confused), & it stars…
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Kristen & Micheal watch "Falling Down," which follows a frustrated and unemployed man as he experiences a psychological breakdown, leading him on a violent and chaotic journey through Los Angeles, confronting societal issues along the way. This film is directed by Joel Schumacher (Batman Forever & The Lost Boys) & it stars: Michael Douglas (Wall St…
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Steph and Achara watch the nineties sci-fi classic "Stargate" for the very first time! Stargate is a sci-fi adventure where a team of soldiers and scientists, led by an archaeologist, travels through a mysterious ancient portal to a distant planet, uncovering a civilization resembling ancient Egypt and facing an alien tyrant. Stargate is directed b…
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Kristen & Michael continue the Blade series with the sequel, which follows Blade as he reluctantly teams up with a group of elite vampires to battle a new breed of super vampires that threatens both species. This film is directed by, Guillermo del Toro (Pan's Labyrinth & The Shape of Water) & it stars: Wesley Snipes (Blade series & Demolition Man),…
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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast is jampacked with joy, folks. Guest-wise, we have a big old chunk of the Empire VIP Club live Q&A Chris Hewitt did with Jeff Goldblum, star of new Netflix show KAOS, a short while ago. And it's as gloriously Jeff Goldblumy as you could hope for. [24:13 - 42:52 approx] Chris is also joined this week by Ruper…
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Kristen & Micheal watch "Collateral," a tense crime thriller where a Los Angeles cab driver is taken hostage by a hitman who forces him to drive to various locations as he completes a series of contract killings in one night. This film is directed by Michael Mann (Heat & The Insider) & it stars: Tom Cruise (Top Gun & Mission: Impossible series), Ja…
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Jaby and Achara watch Disney Pixar's latest and the highly successful follow up to the 2015 movie, "Inside Out 2". The film follows Riley as a teenager, where her emotions, including some fun new ones, navigate the complexities of growing up, relationships, and finding her identity in an ever-changing world. Inside Out 2 features the voice talents …
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A decade after Rob McCallum and Jay Bartlett rocked the video game world with their documentary NINTENDO QUEST, they're back with a new 13-episode series: NINTENDO 64 QUEST. The Kickstarter launches on Thursday, August 22 with rewards like physical copies of the series delivering this year, name in the credits, a one-of-a-kind signed console, and m…
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A decade after Rob McCallum and Jay Bartlett rocked the video game world with their documentary NINTENDO QUEST, they're back with a new 13-episode series: NINTENDO 64 QUEST. The Kickstarter launches on Thursday, August 22 with rewards like physical copies of the series delivering this year, name in the credits, a one-of-a-kind signed console, and m…
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Achara watches Christopher Nolan's "The Prestige" for the first time! The Prestige is a psychological thriller about two rival magicians in 19th-century London whose intense competition leads them into a dangerous obsession with outdoing each other's illusions, resulting in tragic consequences. The Prestige is directed by Christopher Nolan (Oppenhe…
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Steph and Michael watch Gangs of New York for the very first time! In Gangs of New York (2002), a young Irish immigrant seeks revenge against the ruthless gang leader who killed his father amid the violent, chaotic underworld of 1860s New York City. Gangs of New York is directed by Martin Scorsese (Goodfellas, Taxi Driver, The Irishman) and stars L…
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This week's Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt sit down on Zoom with Mr. Fitz, aka Paul Feig, the dapper and debonair director of Bridesmaids, Spy, The Heat and new action-comedy Jackpot!, to talk about working with Awkwafina and John Cena, the difficulties of getting an original movie off the ground, and whether Feig could murder somebody for money.…
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They finally made BORDERLANDS into a movie, but is it too little too late? Matt F Basler returns to discuss what may be the worst video game movie ever made. Borderlands is co-written and directed by Eli Roth, based on the video game series by Gearbox Software. Starring Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Edgar Ramirez, Ariana Greenblatt, Flori…
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They finally made BORDERLANDS into a movie, but is it too little too late? Matt F Basler returns to discuss what may be the worst video game movie ever made. Borderlands is co-written and directed by Eli Roth, based on the video game series by Gearbox Software. Starring Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Edgar Ramirez, Ariana Greenblatt, Flori…
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Jaby and Kristen continue on with their Pitch Perfect journey with the sequel, "Pitch Perfect 2"! After a humiliating performance at The Kennedy Center, the Barden Bellas enter an international competition that no American group has ever won in order to regain their status and right to perform. Pitch Perfect stars Anna Kendrick (The Twilight Series…
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This week's Empire Podcast is jam-packed full of goodness, including three tremendous interviews well worth your time. First off, Alex Godfrey sits down with M. Night Shyamalan and Josh Hartnett to discuss their first film together, Trap, and talk about why it's taken them so long to work together. [19:49 - 37:12 approx] Then, Dafne Keen pops into …
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Kristen & Vivian watch "The Running Man," a popular 80's dystopian action film where a wrongfully convicted man, forced to participate in a deadly game show, must fight for survival against ruthless stalkers while exposing the show's corrupt regime. This film is directed by Paul Michael Glaser (Killer Force), & it stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger (Term…
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Achara & Kristen watch "Cloverfield," a popular & thrilling found-footage monster film that follows a group of friends in New York City as they navigate chaos and destruction while documenting the terrifying attack of a gigantic creature. This film is directed by Matt Reeves (War for the Planet of the Apes & The Batman), & it stars: Michael Stahl-D…
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Kristen & Vivian watch "The Untouchables" a gripping crime drama that follows FBI agent Eliot Ness and his team of incorruptible officers as they take on notorious gangster Al Capone during the Prohibition era in Chicago. This film is directed by Brian De Palma (Scarface, Mission:Impossible, & Carrie) & it stars: Kevin Costner (Dances with Wolves &…
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Love him or hate him, M. Night Shyamalan certainly gets people talking. And luckily for you - it's what we do! Josh Hartnett faces off against an FBI profiler played by Hayley Mills in TRAP. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Jaby & Kristen continue the Night at the Museum films with the sequel, Battle of the Smithsonian is a whimsical adventure where night guard Larry Daley races against time to rescue his museum friends from the clutches of an evil pharaoh who has awakened all the exhibits in the Smithsonian Institution. This film is directed by Shawn Levy (Free Guy &…
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Steph & Kristen watch "Léon: The Professional," a gripping crime thriller that follows a professional hitman named Léon who reluctantly takes in a 12-year-old girl named Mathilda after her family is murdered, forming an unlikely bond as he teaches her the art of assassination. This film is directed by Luc Besson (The Fifth Element & Lucy) & it star…
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Kristen continues her Marvel adventure with "Guardians of the Galaxy," a space-faring adventure where a ragtag group of intergalactic misfits must band together to stop a powerful villain from using a mysterious orb to conquer the universe. This film is directed by James Gunn (Slither & The Suicide Squad) & it stars: Chris Pratt (Jurassic World & T…
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Kristen & Andrew continue A Quiet Place series with “A Quiet Place: Day One” a is a gripping prequel that explores the terrifying events of the first day the sound-sensitive alien creatures arrive on Earth, showcasing the panic and chaos as humanity struggles to survive against this unprecedented threat. This film is directed by Michael Sarnoski (P…
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Jaby & Achara watch, “A Quiet Place: Day One” a thrilling horror prequel that depicts the initial chaos and horror of the alien invasion, exploring how ordinary people like a teacher and a deaf teenager survive the harrowing first day of Earth’s transformation into a world ruled by sound-sensitive monsters. This film is directed by Michael Sarnoski…
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Kristen and Michael watch Minority Report, based on the Phillip K. Dick story. In a future where a specialized police department predicts crimes before they occur, a top PreCrime officer finds himself accused of a murder he has yet to commit and goes on the run to prove his innocence. This film is directed by Steven Spielberg (Jaws, E.T. the Extra-…
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House of the Dragon has come back! House Of The Dragon is the prequel to Game of Thrones. The story follows the House of Targaryen 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones. Starring Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Emma D'arcy, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint and Eve Best. You can watch the cut down reaction to this movie (and many others) on our You…
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Achara and Robert watch Donnie Darko, a surreal psychological thriller about a troubled teenager who, after narrowly escaping a deadly accident, begins to experience disturbing visions of a man in a rabbit costume who predicts the end of the world. The movie stars Jake Gyllenhaal (Road House, Nightcrawler, Prisoners, Brokeback Mountain, Spider-Man …
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It's the movie everyone has been waiting for. Can Deadpool 3 save the MCU? Find out as Matt F Basler joins us to review DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE. Directed by Shawn Levy, written by Levy, Ryan Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, and Zeb Wells. Starring Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Aaron Stanford, and…
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It's the movie everyone has been waiting for. Can Deadpool 3 save the MCU? Find out as Matt F Basler joins us to review DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE. Directed by Shawn Levy, written by Levy, Ryan Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, and Zeb Wells. Starring Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Aaron Stanford, and…
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It's Doomsday on the Empire Podcast, folks. In the wake of the bombshell news that Robert Downey Jr. is going to return to the MCU, not as Tony Stark but as the new big bad, Doctor Doom, many of you asked that we record a special podcast dedicated to the news. Sadly, we were unable to do that, but we make up for it on this week's episode, as Chris …
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Achara & Kristen watch "300," an epic historical action film that dramatizes the ancient Battle of Thermopylae, where King Leonidas of Sparta and his 300 warriors make a legendary stand against the massive Persian army led by Xerxes. This film is directed by Zack Snyder (Man of Steel & Watchmen) & it stars Gerard Butler (Olympus Has Fallen & The Ph…
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House of the Dragon has come back! House Of The Dragon is the prequel to Game of Thrones. The story follows the House of Targaryen 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones. Starring Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Emma D'arcy, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint and Eve Best. You can watch the cut down reaction to this movie (and many others) on our You…
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Let's effin' go! (We're pretty sure we're not allowed to swear in the blurbs, dagnammit!) This week sees the long-awaited release of Deadpool & Wolverine, in which Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman team up for a swear'n'slash session for the ages, and in this week's episode of the Empire Podcast, Chris Hewitt sits down for a lovely non-spoilerific cha…
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