What The Film

In this episode of What the Film, Vishaal and Kevin are joined by our first-ever guest: Divesh! He's a cinephile, friend of the pod, and someone fully willing to stand on some strong movie opinions.Each of us came prepared with one personal film hot take that we genuinely believe… even if the internet might disagree.No spoilers here, but let’s just say:- Some beloved filmmakers may have caught strays- A few popular opinions got challenged- And not everyone in the room agreed with each otherThis episode is all about defending the takes that make movie conversations fun.🎧 Listen now and let us know: what’s your biggest film hot take?

There are movie stars… and then there’s Denzel Washington.In this episode of What the Film, Vishaal and Kevin take on an impossible task: building a Mount Rushmore of Denzel Washington’s filmography.From the moment we first saw him on screen to the performances that defined his career, we get into what makes Denzel one of the most respected and rewatchable actors of all time.We talk about:- Our earliest memories of watching Denzel- The performances that make his Mount Rushmore- His legacy as both an actor and a movie star- Why he continues to resonate across generationsFour films. One legend. A lot of debate.Listen now and tell us: what makes your Denzel Mount Rushmore?-------------------------------------------------------------------For transcripts, email us at whathefilmpodcast⁠@gmail.com⁠Podcast Title Art: IG @synthetic_animalFollow Kevin: IG ⁠@seventh_kevin⁠Follow Vishaal: IG ⁠@reddy2rumble⁠Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review us wherever you get your podcasts. It helps more than you know- and yes, even the 5-star pity ratings count.Find What The Film wherever you listen to podcasts via our LinkTree here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/whatthefilmpod

20 years later… does it still hold up?In this episode of What the Film, Vishaal and Kevin revisit 'The Devil Wears Prada' ahead of its upcoming sequel and take a look at what makes this film stick.We talk about:- Who we were when we first saw it (and how that shapes how we see it now)- The performances that defined the film- Its lasting impact on pop culture and film- What’s aged beautifully… and what hasn’tFrom iconic moments to complicated characters, this rewatch turned into a deeper conversation about how movies evolve as we do.Listen now — and let us know: does The Devil Wears Prada still work for you?-------------------------------------------------------------------For transcripts, email us at whathefilmpodcast⁠@gmail.com⁠Podcast Title Art: IG @synthetic_animalFollow Kevin: IG ⁠@seventh_kevin⁠Follow Vishaal: IG ⁠@reddy2rumble⁠Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review us wherever you get your podcasts. It helps more than you know- and yes, even the 5-star pity ratings count.Find What The Film wherever you listen to podcasts via our LinkTree here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/whatthefilmpod

The Oscars don’t always get it right… and some performances (and careers) slip through the cracks.In this episode of What the Film, Vishaal and Kevin are talking about the actors and actresses we think are long overdue for an Academy Award.We’re not naming names upfront, but our picks span:Respected veterans who’ve somehow never wonFamiliar faces the Academy keeps overlookingPerformers with careers that deserve more recognitionWe get into what makes someone “overdue,” how the Academy Awards tends to reward performances, and whether timing, roles, or industry politics play a bigger part than we think.Listen now and see if your picks made our list.----------------------------------------------------------------------For transcripts, email us at whathefilmpodcast⁠@gmail.com⁠Podcast Title Art: IG @synthetic_animalFollow Kevin: IG ⁠@seventh_kevin⁠Follow Vishaal: IG ⁠@reddy2rumble⁠Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review us wherever you get your podcasts. It helps more than you know- and yes, even the 5-star pity ratings count.Find What The Film wherever you listen to podcasts via our LinkTree here: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/whatthefilmpod

A new year of movies is coming, and we’ve got our eyes on what’s next.In this episode of What the Film, Vishaal and Kevin share our most anticipated films of 2026: from big-budget spectacle to smaller, under-the-radar projects, and everything in between.No spoilers. No obvious picks called out upfront. Just a mix of films we genuinely can’t wait to see.We get into:- The projects we’re most excited about (across genres and scale)- The filmmakers and actors pulling us in- What’s shaping up to be a really interesting year for movies- Why 2026 might surprise peopleWhether you’re here for blockbusters, prestige, or hidden gems, there’s something on this list for you.Listen now and see if your most anticipated made ours.----------------------------------------------------------------------For transcripts, email us at whathefilmpodcast⁠@gmail.com⁠Podcast Title Art: IG @synthetic_animalFollow Kevin: IG ⁠@seventh_kevin⁠Follow Vishaal: IG ⁠@reddy2rumble⁠Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review us wherever you get your podcasts. It helps more than you know- and yes, even the 5-star pity ratings count.Find What The Film wherever you listen to podcasts via our LinkTree here: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/whatthefilmpod

Ghostface is back… but did it work?In this episode of What the Film, Vishaal and Kevin dive into Scream 7.....and yeah… this one hurt.As longtime fans of the Scream franchise, we went in with high expectations. The legacy, the characters, and the meta-commentary. It's all a part of why we love these movies.But this time around, something didn’t click.We get into:What we were hoping to see from the next chapterWhere the film lost usThe choices that didn’t landWhether the franchise is starting to lose its edgeThis isn’t just a rant. It’s a conversation from two fans who wanted to love it.Spoilers ahead.🎧 Listen now and tell us: did Scream 7 live up to your expectations?

The Oscars are almost here!! And we’re celebrating one of the best parts of the night: the speeches.In this episode of What the Film, Vishaal and Kevin each pick some of our favorite Academy Awards speeches of all time. The emotional ones. The chaotic ones. The hilarious ones. And the moments that reminded us why the Oscars can still feel magical.We talk about:The speeches that gave us chillsThe ones that made the entire room laughWhat makes a great Oscar speech actually memorableWhy these moments stick with movie lovers long after the ceremony endsWhether it’s heartfelt gratitude, unexpected honesty, or a perfectly timed joke, these speeches are part of what makes Oscar night unforgettable.With the Academy Awards this Sunday, consider this your pre-show warmup.Listen now and let us know your favorite Oscar speech ever.

'What the Film' is back, and we're starting with the deep cuts!In this episode, Vishaal and Kevin each bring three films from 2025 that we loved… but most audiences seemed to miss. No billion-dollar box office juggernauts. No algorithm, darlings. Just six movies that deserved louder conversations.We get into the films that surprised us/made us feel something and the performances and moments we can’t stop thinking about. Six overlooked films. Two passionate hosts. Zero gatekeeping.Give it a listen and tell us: what 2025 film did you love that nobody else saw?----------------------------------------------------------------------Listen to us on all audio platforms! For transcripts, email us at whathefilmpodcast⁠@gmail.com⁠Podcast Title Art: IG @synthetic_animalFollow Kevin: IG ⁠@seventh_kevin⁠Follow Vishaal: IG ⁠@reddy2rumble⁠Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review us wherever you get your podcasts. It helps more than you know- and yes, even the 5-star pity ratings count.Find What The Film wherever you listen to podcasts via our LinkTree here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/whatthefilmpod

In this episode of ‘What The Film’, Kevin and Vishaal kick off their discussion by sharing their experience at this year’s US Open before diving into the newest pop culture phenomenon K-Pop Demon Hunters (spoiler: Vishaal is not amused!). They discuss why and how this film has managed to penetrate the public consciousness and what this may portend for the types of movies and moviegoing experience to come. The conversation then transitions into a review of Darren Aronofsky's new film ‘Caught Stealing’ The duo delve into the film’s themes of grief while drawing parallels to classic films. They also touch on the various character dynamics including Austin Butler’s role as leading man. Is he effective in carrying the film? Does the movie successfully unearth those ideas of grief and regret in a way that feels fresh? Does Arronofsky transport the audience into the intense underworld of 90s punk rock NYC? Watch/listen to this at your peril, folks!-------------------------------------------------------------------Listen to us on all audio platforms! For transcripts, email us at whathefilmpodcast⁠@gmail.com⁠Podcast Title Art: IG @synthetic_animalFollow Kevin: IG ⁠@seventh_kevin⁠Follow Vishaal: IG ⁠@reddy2rumble⁠Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review us wherever you get your podcasts. It helps more than you know- and yes, even the 5-star pity ratings count.Find What The Film wherever you listen to podcasts via our LinkTree here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/whatthefilmpod

In this episode of 'What the Film', hosts Vishaal and Kevin take advantage of the fact that the summer moving season is winding down and decide to use the episode to talk about every cinephile’s favorite app: Letterboxd! They discuss their individual Letterboxd Top 4 - the four movies that were wildly influential to their ideas of what movies can be and what they communicate about the world we’re living in. Who were Vishaal and Kevin when they originally watched these movies? How has their connection to these movies changed over time? As huge fans, is there anything about these movies that they feel is misunderstood among the general public? Get ready to hear about 8 different movies - some of which you’ve may heard about and maybe some of which that you’ve never heard.-------------------------------------------------------------------Listen to us on all audio platforms! For transcripts, email us at whathefilmpodcast⁠@gmail.com⁠Podcast Title Art: IG @synthetic_animalFollow Kevin: IG ⁠@seventh_kevin⁠Follow Vishaal: IG ⁠@reddy2rumble⁠Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review us wherever you get your podcasts. It helps more than you know- and yes, even the 5-star pity ratings count.Find What The Film wherever you listen to podcasts via our LinkTree here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/whatthefilmpod

In this episode of 'What the Film', hosts Vishaal and Kevin kicks things off with one of the most exciting developments for one of their most anticipated films - Scary Movie 6! Can the additions of Cindy and Brenda revive the franchise that birthed some of the most laugh-out-loud moments in the early 00s? Then they break down one of the most anticipated and commercially successful horror films of the year ‘Weapons.’ They discuss how Zach Cregger’s follow-up to the sleeper hit ‘Barbarian’ builds upon existing ideas and also manages to be an original concept with a lot of big ideas. Does Zach Creepers land the plane with some of the big ideas he presents to us as an audience? What could possibly be the reason why 17 kids all go missing one night all at the same time? Does Zach Creggers have a fear of old people? And finally will one of the film's central characters penetrate the cultural zeitgeist this Halloween? The conversation wraps up with what they think the big industry takeaways for the film should be. -------------------------------------------------------------------Listen to us on all audio platforms! For transcripts, email us at whathefilmpodcast⁠@gmail.com⁠Podcast Title Art: IG @synthetic_animalFollow Kevin: IG ⁠@seventh_kevin⁠Follow Vishaal: IG ⁠@reddy2rumble⁠Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review us wherever you get your podcasts. It helps more than you know- and yes, even the 5-star pity ratings count.Find What The Film wherever you listen to podcasts via our LinkTree here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/whatthefilmpod

In this episode of 'What the Film', hosts Vishaal and Kevin discuss their recent travels, rumblings of films currently in production, and delve into their first double feature with ‘Superman’ and ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’! They discuss how these films, while different in genre/tone, actually have a lot in common through their mutual interest in using nostalgia to connect with audiences. For ‘Superman’ they share their own personal relationship to the indelible superhero and what the film may or may not be communicating about our current political climate. As for ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ they discuss the film in the context of the larger trend that has brought many other legacy horror franchises back to theaters. How does this film stack up against others in the genre? Has this trend become stale or does it still feel fresh to audiences? The conversation wraps up with reflections (& threats by Vishaal) on Gen Z audience behavior in theaters -- oh boy. -------------------------------------------------------------------Listen to us on all audio platforms! For transcripts, email us at whathefilmpodcast⁠@gmail.com⁠Podcast Title Art: IG @synthetic_animalFollow Kevin: IG ⁠@seventh_kevin⁠Follow Vishaal: IG ⁠@reddy2rumble⁠Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review us wherever you get your podcasts. It helps more than you know- and yes, even the 5-star pity ratings count.Find What The Film wherever you listen to podcasts via our LinkTree here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/whatthefilmpod

This week on What the Film, we dive into Paul Feig’s ‘Another Simple Favor’ which finds Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick reprising their roles from the 2018 film ‘A Simple Favor’. Kevin and Vishaal discuss whether this follow-up attempt effectively leans into the campiness that made the first film a big hit. The two also talk about what this film means in the context of the year Blake Lively has had in her……personal life. And, finally they break down the onscreen chemistry between two leads. Additionally, Kevin and Vishaal try to unpack why The Weeknd keeps trying to make his acting career a thing, and is it pronounced Jenna Ortega or Jenna Ortega? Finally, has Buffy found herself a new slayer?-------------------------------------------------------------------Listen to us on all audio platforms! For transcripts, email us at whathefilmpodcast⁠@gmail.com⁠Podcast Title Art: IG @synthetic_animalFollow Kevin: IG ⁠@seventh_kevin⁠Follow Vishaal: IG ⁠@reddy2rumble⁠Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review us wherever you get your podcasts. It helps more than you know- and yes, even the 5-star pity ratings count.Find What The Film wherever you listen to podcasts via our LinkTree here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/whatthefilmpod

This week on What the Film, we dive into Celine Song'snew rom com (?) film, 'Materialists' which stars three of the biggest movie stars right now - Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal, and Dakota Johnson. Kevin and Vishaal discuss how Song's previous film 'Past Lives' informed their initial thoughts on what to expect with this new love triangle and how the film did or did not deliver on those expectations. The two also talk about whether each of the characters landed for them and what Song might be trying to communicate about contemporary dating culture. Kevin offers his explanation as to whether he would ever get….the procedure (spoiler alert!) and Vishaal contemplates whether this move would have worked better as a….stage play The two process the new 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' musicalfeaturing Jennifer Lopez. Could this be her first Oscar nomination?Finally, Kevin's audio is finally working. Everyone, we are so back!-------------------------------------------------------------------Listento us on all audio platforms! For transcripts, email us at whathefilmpodcast⁠@gmail.com⁠ Podcast Title Art: IG @synthetic_animal Follow Kevin: IG ⁠@seventh_kevin⁠Follow Vishaal: IG ⁠@reddy2rumble⁠Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review us wherever you get your podcasts. It helps more than you know- and yes, even the 5-star pity ratings count. Find What The Film wherever you listen to podcasts via our LinkTree here: https://linktr.ee/whatthefilmpod

This week on What the Film, Kevin and Vishaal  dive into Ryan Coogler's new film, 'Sinners' as they discuss how the themes of vampirism, temptation, Black music tradition, and assimilation come together to form this rich tapestry of a movie. Kevin explains why he would never choose to be a vampire and Vishaal is intrigued (read: aroused?) by Hallie Steinfeld's performance (Pride connects us all, we guess!)The two will also process whether the new 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' reboot looks so bad that it's good.Also, do we need to see Viola Davis in a Judd Apatow-produced R-rated raunchy comedy? Yes. The answer is always yes. -------------------------------------------------------------------Listen to us on all audio platforms! For transcripts, email us at [email protected]  Podcast Title Art: IG @synthetic_animal Follow Kevin: IG @seventh_kevin Follow Vishaal: IG @reddy2rumble Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review us wherever you get your podcasts. It helps more than you know- and yes, even the 5-star pity ratings count. Find What The Film wherever you listen to podcasts via our LinkTree here: https://linktr.ee/whatthefilmpodSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5eQFayUZL6e4RPZftjhAAW?si=9fb83e00eb1b488cApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sinners-have-more-fun/id1817021722?i=1000713639253YouTube Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/IOfdlzCKw2s

This week on What the Film we dive into Companion, the movie that dares to ask: “What if sex robots had feelings... and also a body count?” Vishaal mixes up actors in a way that's frankly criminal (he apologizes in advance). It's like he’s never seen a movie before (spoiler: he has).Oh, and Kevin finds a way to loop Beyoncé into the conversation for the second time, and we seriously question if Jack Quaid might be too good at being bad.Also, are men okay? (No. The answer is still no.)Listen to us on all audio platforms! For transcripts, email us at [email protected] Title Art: IG @synthetic_animalFollow Kevin: IG @seventh_kevinFollowFollow Vishaal: IG @reddy2rumbleSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6glThZbgcoR5tvuYwvw6OY?si=rKBt0EryRvOHO9ks68jZmQ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-film/id1817021722YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@WhatTheFilmPodcast⁠Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review us wherever you get your podcasts. It helps more than you know- and yes, even the 5-star pity ratings count.

Welcome to the very first episode of What The Film! We’re Kevin Satterfield (filmmaker/producer) and Vishaal Reddy (actor/writer), and this is our attempt at pretending to be film critics. Spoiler: we’re not. But we do have a lot of thoughts, some working microphones, and apparently, a deep-seated grudge against the Beatles (don’t ask).In this chaotic debut, we navigate everything from tech nightmares to strange bus encounters to feeling ancient in a world that keeps getting younger. Somewhere in the middle of all that, we actually talk about two incredible films—Mike Leigh’s Hard Truths and Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light—and yes, we do have real things to say about them. Kind of. It’s messy, it’s loud, and it’s very us. Welcome to the ride. We promise it only gets weirder from here.Listen to us on all audio platforms! For transcripts, email us at [email protected] the episodes on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PQqwZC7pNqw--Podcast Title Art: IG @@synthetic_animalFollow Kevin: IG @seventh_kevinFollow Follow Vishaal: IG @reddy2rumbleSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6glThZbgcoR5tvuYwvw6OY?si=rKBt0EryRvOHO9ks68jZmQ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-film/id1817021722 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review us wherever you get your podcasts. It helps more than you know- and yes, even the 5-star pity ratings count.