Mr. Coat's Movie Review Podcast
Weekly reviews of new releases available in theatres, video-on-demand or streaming.
"I Play Rocky" Movie Review
I review the making-of movie "I Play Rocky", which depicts Sylvester Stallone's drive to play the boxer Rocky in the classic sports movie. Released by Elevation Pictures (Canada) and Amazon MGM Studios (United States).
"How to Rob a Bank" Movie Review
I review the heist movie "How to Rob a Bank", about a group of robbers who broadcast their activities online as the FBI pursues them. Released by Amazon MGM Studios.
"The Cat in the Hat" Movie Review
I review the new animated adaptation of Dr. Seuss's classic story "The Cat in the Hat", with the Cat helping a couple of children as he causes chaos. Released by Warner Bros Pictures.
"Wild Horse Nine" Movie Review
I review Martin McDonagh's dark comedy "Wild Horse Nine", with John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell as CIA agents sent on a mission to Easter Island. Released by Searchlight Pictures.
"Godzilla Minus Zero" Movie Review
I review the new Godzilla movie "Godzilla Minus Zero", which follows up "Godzilla Minus One" with the characters dealing with another ferocious threat to Japan. Released by Cineplex Pictures (Canada) and GKIDS (United States).
"Fatherland" Movie Review
I review the historical drama "Fatherland", depicting author Thomas Mann's return to Germany after World War II as he navigates this now split nation. Released by Mubi.
"Wildwood" Movie Review
I review Laika's new stop-motion animated movie "Wildwood", which takes us to a magical world full of witches and talking animals. Released by VVS Films (Canada) and Fathom Entertainment (United States).
"La Bola Negra" Movie Review
I review the Spanish historical epic "La Bola Negra", which tells three interconnecting storylines, including one about a historian in present day and another about a soldier during the Spanish Civil War. Released by Netflix.
"Street Fighter" Movie Review
I review the video game adaptation "Street Fighter", which features the familiar Capcom characters like Ken, Ryu, Chun-Li and M. Bison as they do battle with each other. Released by Paramount Pictures.
"You Can See Everything" Movie Review
I review the documentary "You Can See Everything", with Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim being invited into Elizabeth Holmes's house and seeing what transpires before and after she goes to prison. Released by VVS Films (Canada) and A24 (United States).
"Sense and Sensibility" Movie Review
I review the newest adaptation of Jane Austen's "Sense and Sensibility", telling the story of the Dashwood family as they deal with romance and financial issues. Released by Focus Features.
"The Social Reckoning" Movie Review
I review "The Social Reckoning", Aaron Sorkin's follow-up to "The Social Network", which dives into the way Facebook and social media radicalises people through its algorithm. Released by Sony Pictures.
"Forgotten Island" Movie Review
I review the DreamWorks Animation movie "Forgotten Island", which depicts the friendship between two Filipino women who finds themselves transported to a magical land full of mythological creatures. Released by Universal Pictures.
Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Movie Mini-Reviews (Part 2)
I review more movies that have played at the Toronto International Film Festival, including an animated feature from Cartoon Saloon, a Virginia Woolf adaptation set in Nigeria, a comedy about community theatre and a documentary about a Canadian legend.
"Resident Evil" Movie Review
I review the horror comedy "Resident Evil", directed by Zach Cregger and starring Austin Abrams as a medical courier who heads to Raccoon City to make an important delivery. Released by Sony Pictures.
"Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom" Movie Review
I review Aardman's new adventure with that adorable sheep and his flock, "Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom", which has them dealing with some strange events on Halloween. Released by VVS Films (Canada) and GKIDS (United States).
Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Movie Mini-Reviews (Part 1)
I review some of the movies playing at this year's Toronto International Film Festival, with stories set around the world in France, Japan, Russia, Norway and the United States.Movies Reviewed In This Video:All of a Sudden (directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi)Minotaur (directed by Andrey Zvyagintsev)Fjord (directed by Cristian Mungiu)Club Kid (directed by Jordan Firstman)
"By Any Means" Movie Review
I review the historical drama "By Any Means", starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as an FBI agent who is paired up with an informant, played by Mark Wahlberg, to solve a murder. Released by VVS Films (Canada) and Paramount Pictures (United States).
"The Dog Stars" Movie Review
I review Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic drama "The Dog Stars", starring Jacob Elordi as a survivor in a world where humanity has been almost wiped out. Released by 20th Century Studios.
"Coyote vs. ACME" Movie Review
I review the Looney Tunes movie "Coyote vs. ACME", about Wile E. Coyote teaming up with a lawyer to suit the ACME Corporation for their faulty products. Released by VVS Films (Canada) and Ketchup Entertainment (United States).
"Finding Emily" Movie Review
I review the romantic comedy "Finding Emily", starring Spike Fearn as a young man who sends a mass e-mail to find the girl of his dreams. Released by Focus Features.
"The Magic Faraway Tree" Movie Review
I review the fantasy movie "The Magic Faraway Tree", based on Enid Blyton's books about an enchanted tree that takes three children to several magical lands. Released by VVS Films (Canada) and Vertical (United States).
"Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie" Movie Review
I review the third movie in the popular children series "Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie", which has the pups landing on an island populated with dinosaurs. Released by Elevation Pictures (Canada) and Paramount Pictures (United States).
"The Rivals of Amziah King" Movie Review
I review "The Rivals of Amziah King", about a beekeeper and honey maker who shows his foster daughter the ropes and introduces her to his community. Released by Elevation Pictures (Canada) and Black Bear (United States).
"Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma" Movie Review
I review the horror satire "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma", starring Hannah Einbinder as a director who meets the reclusive actress of a horror classic she's planning on remaking. Released by Mubi.
"Tony" Movie Review
I review the Anthony Bourdain biopic "Tony", directed by Matt Johnson and starring Dominic Sessa as the younger Bourdain who first develops a passion for cooking. Released by A24.
"One Night Only" Movie Review
I review the romantic comedy "One Night Only", directed by Will Gluck and starring Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner as two people trying to find someone on the only night single people are allowed to make love. Released by Universal Pictures.
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" Movie Review
I review the Marvel web-slinger's newest adventure "Spider-Man: Brand New Day", which has Peter Parker dealing with newfound powers, his friends' forgotten memories and a few villains. Released by Sony Pictures.
"I Want Your Sex" Movie Review
I review the sex comedy "I Want Your Sex", starring Olivia Wilde as an art gallery owner who seduces one of her employees, played by Cooper Hoffman. Released by Elevation Pictures (Canada) and Magnolia Pictures (United States).
"The Odyssey" Movie Review
I review Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's classic epic "The Odyssey", starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, who attempts to return home to Ithaca following the Trojan War. Released by Universal Pictures.
"Descendants: Wicked Wonderland" Movie Review
I review the sequel "Descendants: Wicked Wonderland", the fifth entry in the franchise about Disney villain off-spring with Red and Chloe entering Wonderland to stop the Mad Hatter. Streaming on Disney Plus.
"Moana (2026)" Movie Review
I review Disney's newest live-action remake, "Moana", which again tells the story of a Polynesian chief's daughter who goes sailing in search of the demigod Maui. Released by Walt Disney Studios.
"Minions & Monsters" Movie Review
I review Illumination's new animated comedy "Minions & Monsters", which brings the Minions to 1920s Hollywood as they cause a ruckus in the movie business. Released by Universal Pictures.
"The Invite" Movie Review
I review the comedy "The Invite", starring Olivia Wilde and Seth Rogen as a struggling married couple who meet their free-spirited neighbours, played by Edward Norton and Penelope Cruz. Released by VVS Films (Canada) and A24 (United States).
"Toy Story 5" Movie Review
I review the new Pixar sequel "Toy Story 5", which continues the adventures of Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie and the rest of the toys as they deal with the arrival of an addicting high-tech tablet in Bonnie's life. Released by Walt Disney Studios.
"The Death of Robin Hood" Movie Review
I review Michael Sarnoski's interpretation of the classic legend, "The Death of Robin Hood", starring Hugh Jackman as the archer thinking back on his deeds. Released by Elevation Pictures (Canada) and A24 (United States).
"Disclosure Day" Movie Review
I review Steven Spielberg's new science-fiction movie "Disclosure Day", starring Emily Blunt as a meteorologist and Josh O'Connor as a government whistle blower discovering the truth about aliens. Released by Universal Pictures.
"Scary Movie" Movie Review
I review the sixth "Scary Movie", which has the Wayans Brothers parodying the recent "Scream" sequels, "Sinners", "Longlegs" and other popular movies released in the past few years. Released by Paramount Pictures.
"Masters of the Universe" Movie Review
I review the fantasy adventure "Masters of the Universe", the latest version of the '80s toy line, which has Prince Adam aka He-Man return to Eternia to battle the evil Skeletor. Released by Amazon MGM Studios.
"Power Ballad" Movie Review
I review the musical drama "Power Ballad", starring Paul Rudd as a wedding singer who has his song stolen by a pop star, played by Nick Jonas. Released by Lionsgate.