Inside The Film Room

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

Zach and Johnny are back and breaking down the biggest movie of the year, Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” (38:26). Plus, the guys discuss the ridiculousness of Nathan Fielder’s second season of “The Rehearsal” (2:32) and dive into the dramatic start of “The Last Of Us” Season 2 (18:52).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!

This week on the pod we’re checking in on the spring TV landscape, which, if we’re being honest, is doing all the heavy lifting this year so far.We’ve got a full rundown of what’s been keeping our screens hot. We’re talking “The Studio” (59:02), a who’s who of Hollywood inside jokes in the best way. “The Righteous Gemstones” are back and in midseason form, praise be (1:11:52)! The girls are fightingggg on “Hacks” (52:36), and “The White Lotus” just wrapped up a chaotic vacation in Thailand — and we have thoughts (24:40).We’re also diving into the trenches with a review of “Warfare,” the new war movie from Alex Garland (1:20:07). No plot. No message. Just hell.Subscribe to The Rewind: HERE 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!

It’s time to take another Bong hit. Director Bong Joon-ho is back with his first film since 2019’s Best Picture winner “Parasite,” and Zach and Johnny are diving deep into “Mickey 17” (45:10).But first, it’s time to catch up on all the bangers Apple TV+ is dropping, from “Severance” Season 2 (24:26) to “The Studio” (36:23) and beyond.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! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

It’s draft season! Zach and Johnny are joined by Jake Lawler for The 2025 Movie and TV Draft, where the guys break down all the biggest releases on the calendar this year. 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! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit insidefilmroom.substack.com

It’s not every day your brother goes on “Jeopardy!” In this case, Zach’s brother, Drew Goins, went on twice, winning last week’s Second Chance Competition. In this episode, Drew stops by the podcast to talk all things “Jeopardy!" including his viral Tinder-Grindr mix-up, his Taylor Swift redemption, and his epic comeback in the final.Subscribe to The Rewind: https://insidefilmroom.substack.com/ 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! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit insidefilmroom.substack.com