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Legendary film critic Leonard Maltin returns with his famous "Movie Guide", discussing the biggest, boldest and best films of all time with fellow critic, Guy Davis. Each week, Maltin and Davis will dissect their favourite films, as well as recommend some you may have never seen or heard of.The Movie Guide is designed to help film buffs worldwide celebrate their love of all things cinema.Remember, the only thing better than watching movies, is talking about them.
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- 2 days ago25 min
Troy
With Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey taking the world by storm, Leonard and Guy take a trip back to 2004 and revisit Troy, the historical action blockbuster headlined by Brad Pitt.They discuss the film's groundbreaking special effects and how they hold up to today's standards, the perfect casting of Pitt as Paris, why Diane Kruger works for Helen of Troy and more.Support the show on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE REVIEWS at patreon.com/themovieguideListen on Spotify - spoti.fi/3Z9Ua2LListen on Apple - bit.ly/3AwKIhDOfficial Website - themovieguidepodcast.comOrder Leonard's new book "Every Movie Is A Miracle" at amazon.com.au/Every-Movie-Miracle-Leonard-Maltin/dp/B0FGLT3NNPOrder Leonard and Jessie's new cookbook "Family Movie Night Menus" at amazon.com.au/Family-Movie-Night-MenusCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Four Finger Discount (Simpsons) - fourfingerdiscount.com.auGoin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-parkThe One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcastSpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill-Talking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeldBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-movie-guide-with-maltin-davis--6378803/support.
- 2 weeks ago24 min
Maltin Mailbag #03 - Top 5 Pixar Films, Best Sequels, Favourite Movie Quotes and more!
It's time once again to reach down deep into the Maltin Mailbag and answer some of your questions! Leonard and Guy discuss their Top 5 Pixar Films, which movie quotes they use most regularly in day-to-day-life, filming locations they've visited, Leonard's first day at Entertainment Tonight, reception to giving bad reviews and more.Don't forget to send through questions for the next mailbag at themovieguidepodcast@gmail.comSupport the show on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE REVIEWS at patreon.com/themovieguideListen on Spotify - spoti.fi/3Z9Ua2LListen on Apple - bit.ly/3AwKIhDOfficial Website - themovieguidepodcast.comPurchase Leonard's new book "Every Movie Is A Miracle" at amazon.com.au/Every-Movie-Miracle-Leonard-Maltin/dp/B0FGLT3NNPOrder Leonard and Jessie's new cookbook "Family Movie Night Menus" at amazon.com.au/Family-Movie-Night-MenusCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Four Finger Discount (Simpsons) - fourfingerdiscount.com.auGoin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-parkThe One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcastSpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill-Talking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeldBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-movie-guide-with-maltin-davis--6378803/support.
- 3 weeks ago39 min
The Truman Show
It's time to pay a visit to Trumania as Leonard and Guy revisit Peter Weir's 1998 classic, The Truman Show.They discuss the film being years ahead of its time, the careers of not only Carrey and Weir, who was originally intended to play Kristoff, the dedication from Laura Linney and more. Plus, Leonard changes his original star rating for the film.Oh and in case we don't see ya; good afternoon, good evening and goodnight!Support the show on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE REVIEWS at patreon.com/themovieguideListen on Spotify - spoti.fi/3Z9Ua2LListen on Apple - bit.ly/3AwKIhDOfficial Website - themovieguidepodcast.comOrder Leonard's new book "Every Movie Is A Miracle" at amazon.com.au/Every-Movie-Miracle-Leonard-Maltin/dp/B0FGLT3NNPOrder Leonard and Jessie's new cookbook "Family Movie Night Menus" at amazon.com.au/Family-Movie-Night-MenusCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Four Finger Discount (Simpsons) - fourfingerdiscount.com.auGoin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-parkThe One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcastSpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill-Talking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeldBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-movie-guide-with-maltin-davis--6378803/support.
- Jun 23, 202634 min
Toy Story
You've got a friend in Leonard, so with the release of Toy Story 5, he and Guy have gone all the way back to 1995 to review the film that introduced the world to everyone's favourite cowboy and space ranger, Woody and Buzz Lightyear.They discuss the film's impact on the animation genre and how it put Pixar on the map, the many sequels that followed, the perfect casting of Hanks and Allen, the incredible music of Randy Newman and more.Support the show on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE REVIEWS at patreon.com/themovieguideListen on Spotify - spoti.fi/3Z9Ua2LListen on Apple - bit.ly/3AwKIhDOfficial Website - themovieguidepodcast.comOrder Leonard's new book "Every Movie Is A Miracle" at amazon.com.au/Every-Movie-Miracle-Leonard-Maltin/dp/B0FGLT3NNPOrder Leonard and Jessie's new cookbook "Family Movie Night Menus" at amazon.com.au/Family-Movie-Night-MenusCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Four Finger Discount (Simpsons) - fourfingerdiscount.com.auGoin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-parkThe One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcastSpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill-Talking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeldBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-movie-guide-with-maltin-davis--6378803/support.
- Jun 17, 202629 min
Our Favourite Steven Spielberg Films
With the release of Steven Spielberg's new sci-fi thriller Disclosure Day, Leonard and Guy run through their favourite films from the legendary director. Did your favourite make the list?They also discuss what sets Spielberg apart from the rest, his ability to draw memorable performances from child actors, the fractured-family dynamic of his storytelling, Leonard's past experiences talking to Spielberg and more.Support the show on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE REVIEWS at patreon.com/themovieguideListen on Spotify - spoti.fi/3Z9Ua2LListen on Apple - bit.ly/3AwKIhDOfficial Website - themovieguidepodcast.comOrder Leonard's new book "Every Movie Is A Miracle" at amazon.com.au/Every-Movie-Miracle-Leonard-Maltin/dp/B0FGLT3NNPOrder Leonard and Jessie's new cookbook "Family Movie Night Menus" at amazon.com.au/Family-Movie-Night-MenusCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Four Finger Discount (Simpsons) - fourfingerdiscount.com.auGoin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-parkThe One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcastSpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill-Talking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeldBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-movie-guide-with-maltin-davis--6378803/support.
- Jun 9, 202634 min
Shrek
Somebody once to me, Leonard was gonna roll me... can you believe it's been 25 years since that hideous ogre befriended that talking donkey?! To celebrate, Leonard and Guy pay a visit to the swamp to review Shrek, one of the most beloved animated films of all time.They discuss the all-star cast, including Eddie Murphy's return to form as donkey, Chris Farley's original take on the character and whyh Mike Myers was better suited, the film's impact on the animation industry, Leonard's run-in with DreamWorks co-founder Jeffrey Katzenberg and more.Support the show on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE REVIEWS at patreon.com/themovieguideListen on Spotify - spoti.fi/3Z9Ua2LListen on Apple - bit.ly/3AwKIhDOfficial Website - themovieguidepodcast.comPurchase Leonard's new book "Every Movie Is A Miracle" at amazon.com.au/Every-Movie-Miracle-Leonard-Maltin/dp/B0FGLT3NNPOrder Leonard and Jessie's new cookbook "Family Movie Night Menus" at amazon.com.au/Family-Movie-Night-MenusCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Four Finger Discount (Simpsons) - fourfingerdiscount.com.auGoin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-parkThe One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcastSpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill-Talking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeldBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-movie-guide-with-maltin-davis--6378803/support.
- Jun 2, 202627 min
American Graffiti
It's time to cruise on back to 1962 and pay a visit to Mel's Drive-In as Leonard and Guy revisit George Lucas' coming-of-age classic, American Graffiti.They discuss the relatively unknown but soon to be star-filled cast, what the film mean to Lucas on a personal level, the original plan for its release, the smash-hit soundtrack, as well as why the film doesn't quite hold up in 2026 as much as other films from its time.Support the show on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE REVIEWS at patreon.com/themovieguideListen on Spotify - spoti.fi/3Z9Ua2LListen on Apple - bit.ly/3AwKIhDOfficial Website - themovieguidepodcast.comPurchase Leonard's new book "Every Movie Is A Miracle" at amazon.com.au/Every-Movie-Miracle-Leonard-Maltin/dp/B0FGLT3NNPOrder Leonard and Jessie's new cookbook "Family Movie Night Menus" at amazon.com.au/Family-Movie-Night-MenusCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Four Finger Discount (Simpsons) - fourfingerdiscount.com.auGoin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-parkThe One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcastSpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill-Talking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeldBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-movie-guide-with-maltin-davis--6378803/support.
- May 26, 202636 min
George Lucas
This week Leonard and Guy take a trip to a galaxy far, far away as they pay tribute to man behind Star Wars, it's George Lucas!They discuss Lucas' beginnings in Hollywood, how and why he created Industrial Light & Magic and its impact on the movie industry, his necessity to "tinker" with his work and so much more.Plus, Leonard takes us behind the scenes of his iconic interview with Lucas for the Star Wars Special Edition VHS home release, riding the Indiana Jones Adventure with Lucas at Disneyland, visiting Skywalker Ranch and more.Support the show on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE REVIEWS at patreon.com/themovieguideListen on Spotify - spoti.fi/3Z9Ua2LListen on Apple - bit.ly/3AwKIhDOfficial Website - themovieguidepodcast.comPurchase Leonard's new book "Every Movie Is A Miracle" at amazon.com.au/Every-Movie-Miracle-Leonard-Maltin/dp/B0FGLT3NNPOrder Leonard and Jessie's new cookbook "Family Movie Night Menus" at amazon.com.au/Family-Movie-Night-MenusCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Four Finger Discount (Simpsons) - fourfingerdiscount.com.auGoin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-parkThe One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcastSpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill-Talking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeldBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-movie-guide-with-maltin-davis--6378803/support.
About The Movie Guide with Maltin & Davis
Legendary film critic Leonard Maltin returns with his famous "Movie Guide", discussing the biggest, boldest and best films of all time with fellow critic, Guy Davis. Each week, Maltin and Davis will dissect their favourite films, as well as recommend some you may have never seen or heard of.The Movie Guide is designed to help film buffs worldwide celebrate their love of all things cinema.Remember, the only thing better than watching movies, is talking about them.
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