Movieville Podcast

A heavy critique on Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker, Kushal and Karan talk through why they weren't fans of the final episode in the saga and what they did enjoy.  CAUTION: If You haven't seen it already, there will be major spoilers in this episode.  We've also launched a weekly episodic series, the Movieville Update where we provide periodic news bits and suggestions on what to watch across the streaming platforms, released every Sunday on IGTV.  Movieville Instagram Movieville Twitter Movieville Facebook

Kushal and Karan return in 2020 to discuss one of the last two decades' most important topics; Friends - the TV show.  They discuss how it's aged over time and why some of the 'jokes' can now be seen as offensive or problematic. Conversely, they also discuss the show's merits, and what positive impacts it has had on society today.  Movieville on Twitter Movieville on Instagram References: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32671095-the-one-with-all-the-writing-advice https://screenrant.com/things-friends-havent-aged-well/ http://www.kbjournal.org/biebel https://www.reddit.com/r/howyoudoin/comments/8wl4v1/all_of_a_sudden_everyone_hates_friends/?sort=controversial https://this.org/2018/05/10/comedy-is-a-reflection-of-our-society-its-time-for-it-to-get-with-the-times/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/made-by-history/wp/2017/12/07/metoo-is-undoing-the-devils-bargain-of-the-1990s/ https://www.joe.ie/life-style/feel-guilty-laughing-jokes-90s-shows-many-find-offensive-today-614084 https://www.independe

Karan and Kushal return for their first across-the-world recording, with Karan now residing in Canada and Kushal from his new home area of Belgium.  We break down Netflix film, See You Yesterday, in which two teenage science prodigies spend every spare minute working on their latest homemade invention: backpacks that enable time travel. When one of their older brothers is killed, they put their unfinished project to the test to save him. We look at the motivations of the characters, what the film means, and what it is exactly we're watching.    References:  See You Yesterday - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8743064/ Terminator: Dark Fate - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6450804/ Maleficent 2 - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4777008/ Shaft -  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4463894/ Lying and Stealing - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7558302/ Angel is Fallen - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6189022/ Aziz Ansari: Right Now - https://www.netflix.com/title/81098589 Avengers: Endgame - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4154796/ Pok

Discovering where the foundation of Star Wars came from as well as looking at some of the new Star Wars news to come from Star Wars Celebration 2019, such as new Clone Wars footage, sneak peaks at Jon Favreau's The Mandalorian, and of course, the final film in the latest saga, The Rise of Skywalker.  References:  The Boys: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i05Yy9EmcXw Star Trek: Discovery - Season 2: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5171438/episodes Thrawn: Alliances: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Thrawn:_Alliances Thrawn: Treason: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Thrawn:_Treason Clone Wars Season 7 footage:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dT0C7URqtpA  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bS0Lzt1YPQI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFCLo-ONeRY Star Wars: Resistance: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8336340/  Star Wars: Rebels: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2930604/  Star Wars: Fallen Order: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GLbwkfhYZk The Mandalorian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrlTosbjylA Star Wars: Episode 9: The R

We were intrigued with the 2019 Oscars results so we needed to discuss.  We talk about what some of the wins mean not just the film industry but also our society.    Twitter: @Movievilleorg Instagram: @Movievilleorg   References: Spider-Man: Far from Home Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjgO_-Zk7bQ Trigger Warning With Killer Mike - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JW79j81iLDI  Black Lightning: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6045840/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Tidelands: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6898970/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Russian Doll: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7520794/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Umbrella Academy: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1312171/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Punisher: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5675620/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Lucifer: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4052886/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Friends from College: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5565334/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Fargo: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2802850/?ref_=nv_sr_1 New Girl: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1826940/?ref_=nv_sr_1 IO: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3256226/?ref_=nv_s

This final episode of 2018 contains Karan and Kushal's top film and tv picks of the year, a discussion around some of the poopfests this year, some honourable mentions and why streaming video platforms like Netflix are taking over the traditional cinema format.  Twitter: @Movievilleorg Instagram: @Movievilleorg   References:  Kushal's Top 5 Films of the Year:  The Hate U Give - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5580266/?ref_=nv_sr_1  Blackkklansman - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7349662/?ref_=nv_sr_1  Black Panther - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1825683/?ref_=nv_sr_1  Roma - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6155172/?ref_=nv_sr_1  Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4633694/?ref_=nv_sr_1   Karan's Top 5 Films of the Year:  Black Panther: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1825683/?ref_=nv_sr_1  Jurassic World 2: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4881806/?ref_=nv_sr_1  The Hate U Give: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5580266/?ref_=nv_sr_1  Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt463

Looking for some Anime to watch over the festive break? Probably. Maybe you're curious about what to watch if you haven't seen any Anime in a long, long time?  Fear not, Karan and Kushal talk about some of the Anime available on Netflix and Amazon (correct as of December 2018). Reference:  Full Metal Alchemist: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0421357/?ref_=nv_sr_3 Naruto: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0409591/?ref_=nv_sr_2 Elfen Lied: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0480489/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Attack on Titan: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2560140/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Iron Man: Rise of Technovore: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2654124/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Blame!: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6574146/?ref_=nv_sr_3 Ajin: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5537534/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Final Fantasy: Kingsglaive: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5595168/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Samurai Champloo: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0423731/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Cowboy Bebop: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0213338/?ref_=nv_sr_1 One Punch Man: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4508902/?ref_=nv

In episode 61 of the podcast, Kushal and Karan talk about the recent and latest addition to the zeitgeist of today, The Hate U Give and the black female icons that are represented in this as well as Widows, Titans, and Dear White People.    References: The Hate U Give: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5580266/?ref_=nv_sr_1  Widows: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4218572/?ref_=nv_sr_1  The Haunting of Hill House: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6763664/?ref_=nv_sr_1 One shot episode: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8160066/?ref_=ttep_ep6  Castlevania: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6517102/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Pacific Rim, Altered Carbon anime: https://www.polygon.com/tv/2018/11/8/18075292/netflix-anime-pacific-rim-altered-carbon Daredevil: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3322312/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Titans: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1043813/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Arkham Asylum/City/Knight (video games): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1568322/?ref_=nv_sr_3 Teen Titans (2003): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0343314/?ref_=nv_sr_3  Dear White People:

in this episode of the Movieville podcast, Kushal and Karan talk about Blackkklansman, Venom, Predator, Clone Wars, and much more.    References:  Equalizer: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0455944/ End of Watch: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1855199/ Extinction: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3201640/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_7 Michelle Williams name confusion: https://edition.cnn.com/2018/10/04/entertainment/michelle-williams-destinys-child/index.html Blackkklansman: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7349662/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Spike Lee: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000490/?ref_=tt_ov_dr She's Gotta Have it: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091939/?ref_=nm_knf_i3 Venom: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1270797/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4633694/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Gotham: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3749900/?ref_=nv_sr_2 Iron Fist: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3322310/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Luke Cage: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3322314/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Jack Ryan: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5057054/?r

In this episode, Kushal and Karan talk about the ever-present issue of movies based on video games. We'll discuss why exactly they don't work, films that have come close and how they can be changed.    Tomb Raider: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1365519/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Rampage: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2231461/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Star Wars: Force Unleashed: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1024923/?ref_=nv_sr_1  Resident Evil: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0190703/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2  Dead Space: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1267296/?ref_=nv_sr_3  First Word Podcast: http://www.firstshowing.net/2018/the-first-word-podcast-video-game-movies-feat-jordan-vogt-roberts/  Edge of Tomorrow: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1631867/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Assassin's Creed: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2094766/?ref_=nv_sr_1  Warcraft: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0803096/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Hitman: Agent 47: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2679042/?ref_=nv_sr_3 Street Fighter: Legend of Chun Li: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0891592/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Final Fa

This episode, Kushal and Karan discuss James Gunn's departure from the Guardians of The Galaxy series, the problem with The Incredibles 2, Jurassic Worls: Fallen Kingdom, Queer Eye, Preacher, and much more.  Cloak and Dagger: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5614844/ Preacher: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5016504/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Goliath: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4687880/?ref_=nv_sr_1 James Gunn: https://www.polygon.com/2018/7/20/17595096/guardians-of-the-galaxy-3-james-gunn-disney-marvel  Ambien: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zolpidem Glass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95ghQs5AmNk  Unbreakable: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0217869/?ref_=nv_sr_2  Split: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4972582/?ref_=nv_sr_1  New Legends of Monkey: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6807662/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Cobra Kai: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7221388/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Queer Eye: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7259746/?ref_=nv_sr_1 One Day at a Time: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5339440/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Godzilla (Netflix): https://www.imdb.com/

This episode, Kushal and Karan discuss some of the deeper points around Westworld, why Altered Carbon being renewed is good for the world and a rather hefty chunk of conversation around Solo, the new addition to the Star Wars universe.    References:  Guardian's Westworld piece: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/dec/10/westworld-jonathan-nolan-hbo-robots Roseanne racist tweet: http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/feature/a859050/roseanne-barr-2018-new-series-racist-tweet/ Roseanne cancellation: https://www.slashfilm.com/roseanne-cancelled/ XX (film): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3322892/ Fleabag: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5687612/ Lando Calrissian: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lando_Calrissian Solo: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3778644/?ref_=tttr_tr_tt Teräs Käsi: http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Ter%C3%A4s_K%C3%A4si Deadpool 2: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5463162/ Colossus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colossus_(comics)#Film

This episode, Karan and Kushal talk about the eagerly-awaited instalment to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Avengers: Infinity War. We'll talk a bit about the characters and how they've been developed over time and so much more, goddammit.  References:    Batman: Bad Blood: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4870838/ Karan's article on Infinity War: http://www.movieville.org/2018/05/30/avengers-infinity-war-2018-the-culmination-of-10-years-of-character-development/ Shadow King: https://www.inverse.com/article/41955-legion-season-2-shadow-king-amahl-farouk Cloak and Dagger: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloak_%26_Dagger_(TV_series) Batman vs Superman: Ultimate Edition: http://collider.com/batman-v-superman-ultimate-edition-review/ Into the Badlands: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3865236/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Benedict Cumberbatch equal pay: https://twitter.com/i/moments/995428869896220672  Star Trek: Discovery: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5171438/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Ms. Marvel: http://marvel.com/characters/9/captain_marvel Unreal: 

This month, Kushal and Karan talk about some of the important issues clouding society today as well as film stuff, obviously. We also discuss recent releases like Pacific Rim: Uprising, Ready Player One, Tomb Raider, A Quiet Place and shows like Black Lightning and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.    References: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4073790/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 - The Darkest Minds https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4154756/?ref_=nv_sr_2 - Avengers: Infinity War  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1825683/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 - Black Panther https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2364582/?ref_=nv_sr_1 - Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2930604/?ref_=nv_sr_1 - Star Wars: Rebels https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2357547/?ref_=nv_sr_2 - Jessica Jones https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3487356/?ref_=nv_sr_1 - Black-Ish https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5511582/?ref_=nv_sr_1 - Timeless https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6461824/?ref_=nv_sr_2 - The Crossing https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5103758/?ref_=nv_sr_1 - Troy: Fall of a City https://www.imdb.com/

This episode, Karan and Kushal finally talk about Black Panther, the 90th Academy Awards, the Shape of Water, The Good Place, Altered Carbon and more.    References:  Fritz: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01nbn85 Haber: http://www.duhaime.org/LawMag/LawArticle-1094/Fritz-Haber-War-Criminal.aspx,   - https://vimeo.com/18728629 Syria Documentaries:  - Cries from Syria: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6319654/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1  - The White Helmets: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6073176/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1  - Last Men in Aleppo: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6333074/?ref_=nv_sr_1  - Hell on Earth: The FOS and ROI: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6794398/?ref_=nv_sr_2  - Born in Syria: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5356680/?ref_=nv_sr_1  - Salaam Neighbour: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3828488/?ref_=nv_sr_1  - I Want to Live: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4131686/?ref_=nv_sr_3   The Handmaid's Tale: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5834204/?ref_=nv_sr_1 The Good Place: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4955642/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Altered C

Warning: Contains spoilers for Clone Wars Season 3, and The Cloverfield Paradox. And Coco. Kind of.    This episode, Karan and Kushal talk about Coco, Black Lightning, Altered Carbon, a bunch of trailers and teasers that landed and also express their delight and excitement for the now released Black Panther.    Resources:  Venom: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1270797/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Solo: A Star Wars Story: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3778644/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4881806/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Westworld: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0475784/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Jessica Jones: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2357547/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Ready Player One: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1677720/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 I Feel Pretty: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6791096/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Twitter discussion on I Feel Pretty: https://twitter.com/i/moments/962064051604893696 How Far Can The Rock Jump: https://twitter.com/i/moments/960808311112138752  Black Lightning: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6

This month, Karan and Kushal discuss Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, The Big Sick, Lady Bird and more.  The Aziz Ansari case is also discussed and how it is surrounded by controversy after being coupled with the #TimesUp and #MeToo movements.  Note I: "Jumanji" is a reference to "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" not "Jumanji Jumanji", the song by Jack Black (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA9Ypn3jQw0)   Note II: Kumail Nanjiani's tweets were sent before the Golden Globes, not during   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4bAULTwAJU - Ashleigh Banfield's Open Letter to Aziz Ansari's Accuser  http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094889/ - Cocktail http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2283362/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 - Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0440458/?ref_=tt_ov_dr - Jake Kasdan http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001410/?ref_=nv_sr_1 - Lawrence Kasdan http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5027774/ - Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri  http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5462602/?re

This episode, we discuss Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi. [CAUTION: SPOILERS IN THIS EPISODE] If you haven't seen The Last Jedi yet and you don't particularly want to hear any spoilers, it's best you avoid this episode of the podcast. Otherwise, ENJOY! We hope you enjoy your festive breaks and have a safe and happy new year.  Quick edit: We mention Justin Hartley playing Green Lantern/Oliver Queen on Smallville but we were obviously referring to him playing Green Arrow/Oliver Queen. Kushal's age is clearly catching up with him.  References:    http://www.nme.com/blogs/the-movies-blog/star-wars-the-last-jedi-questions-2171164 - NME Star Wars questions http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Vibro-ax - Vibro-Ax https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2017/12/star-wars-episode-ix-when-does-it-come-out-who-is-in-it-carrie-fisher - Episode IX https://twitter.com/Dan_Fogelman - Dan Fogelman http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5757738/ - Boy With the Topknot http://www.vulture.com/2017/12/disney-fox-merger-what-we-know-and-dont-k

We've hit the big 5-0, folks! This episode, we talk Thor: Ragnarok, Star Wars, Lore, Murder on the Orient Express, Henry Cavill's moustache and of course, Justice League and how it fares against its other DCEU counterparts.  As always, thanks for listening these last 50 episodes and trying to understand what Kushal and I discuss.    References:    http://www.mirror.co.uk/tech/unplug-your-kodi-box-now-11530883 - Kodi Boxes https://www.ted.com/speakers/jane_mcgonigal - Jane McGonigal http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0710829/ - Anthony Rapp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pL71KhNmnls - Taika Waititi TED Talk https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rampage_(video_game) - Rampage game https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coOKvrsmQiI - Rampage trailer http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5114356/ - Legion http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0974015/?ref_=nv_sr_1 - Justice League http://comicbook.com/dc/2017/11/17/justice-league-superman-henry-cavill-mustache-CGI/ - Henry Cavill moustache http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3501632/ - Thor: Ragnarok http://www.

In episode 49, we ease the tone a little and shoot the shit as we always do. We cover the Weinstein assaults and various others, coffee, alcohol, and what we've been up to lately.    References: http://variety.com/2017/film/news/harry-knowles-takes-leave-from-aint-it-cool-news-amid-sexual-assault-accusations-1202574130/ - Harry Knowles sexual assault http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0974015/?ref_=ttfc_fc_tt - Justice League http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2527336/?ref_=nv_sr_3 - Star Wars: The Last Jedi http://www.imdb.com/title/tt7451284/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Batman Ninja http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3230854/?ref_=nv_sr_1 - The Expanse http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4614906/?ref_=nv_sr_3 - Deus Ex: Mankind Divided http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5171438/?ref_=nv_sr_2 - Star Trek: Discovery http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4607112/?ref_=nv_sr_1 - Tin Star http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4955642/?ref_=nv_sr_1 - Good Place http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1520211/?ref_=nv_sr_2 - The Walking Dead http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2861424/?ref_=nv_sr_1 - Ri