Robert Schwartzman on The Princess Diaries, his uncle Francis Ford Coppola and new ‘The Zombies’ Documentary + Movie Review: Thunderbolts* aka The New Avengers + Trailer Park: Will The Rock Win An Oscar for ‘The Smashing Machine’?

Movie Mike's Movie Podcast

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Tv & Film, Film History, Film Reviews

5 • 1.9K Ratings

🗓️ 12 May 2025

⏱️ 70 minutes

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Mike talks to Robert Schwartzman (director, actor, musician) about his new documentary Hung Up On A Dream: The Zombies Documentary in theaters now. Robert talks about growing up in a musical household, his band Rooney getting featured on The O.C., auditioning for The Princess Diaries with Anne Hathaway, his brother Jason Schwartzman and what he learned from his uncle, legendary director Francis Ford Coppola. Robert also talks about his new documentary Hung Up on a Dream about The Zombies, the ups and downs of their career, the parallels between their story and his band, and why it’s important to support independent movies. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about Thunderbolts* aka The New Avengers. He shares why it reminded him of Phase 1, why Florence Pugh is the best actor in Marvel, and his theory as to why Marvel spoiled their own movie so quickly! He also shares where it ranks in Phase 5 of the MCU and he predicts what will be the best movie of Phase 6. In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about “The Smashing Machine” Starring The Rock. It’s a gritty A24 biopic about UFC champ Mark Kerr. Will The Rock have a chance to be nominated or even win an Oscar for the role?

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