Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Another week, and another exciting batch of Harry Potter news- especially for those of us keeping a close eye on the upcoming HBO reboot. Today we’ll be breaking down some major updates — including the return of an iconic cast member from the original films, a wave of new casting announcements covering both staff and students, ... Show More
May 3
Why the First Wizarding War Was SO MUCH WORSE Than the Second - Harry Potter Explained
By the time Harry Potter sets foot in Hogwarts in the first book/film, the First Wizarding War is already a thing of the past. And at the same time, the Second Wizarding War is beginning to take shape, the primary focus of the books and films. But what I’ve always found interesti ... Show More
17m 14s
Apr 30
Why Are House Elves So POWERFUL? - Harry Potter Theory
Hey everyone, Welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory. Today, we’re going to once again be discussing House Elves—but this time..From a slightly different angle. I’ve already explored their history, and I’ve already taken a closer look at how they ended up in servit ... Show More
17m 23s
Sep 2025
Movie News: Harry Potter Backlash, Jaws 50th, Call of Duty Movie
<p>Let's round up some movie news as we dissect the Harry Potter series backlash, Jaws' 50th anniversary box-office, Paramount/Skydance getting into the video game movie world and more.</p>
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46m 48s
Nov 2021
539: What Was The '98 Hogwarts School Year Like? And More Muggle Mail
On this week's episode, we empty some owl post from our Muggle Mail bag! What would the 1998-99 Hogwarts school year have looked like? Why did Harry decide to become an Auror? Plus, we analyze several new Credence theories, a Chicken Soup from India and a horcrux email from 2006 ... Show More
1h 24m
May 2017
IFW 5.18.17: A Game-Changing Law for Freelancers & Are Indies Rising From the Blockbuster's Ashes?
In this episode of Indie Film Weekly, No Film School co-hosts Liz Nord, Jon Fusco, and Charles Haine wonder if the massive decline predicted for summer box office returns is a hidden boon for indie filmmakers. We also discuss the new rules that might affect every freelancer, new ... Show More
37m 17s
Feb 2024
Are Super Bowl Ads Creative Anymore? Plus, a New Film Camera!
If you’re anything like us, we only watch the Super Bowl for the awesome commercials, but sadly this year’s ads leave much to be desired. While we are disappointed by the Super Bowl commercials, we are happily surprised by two major announcements in the filmmaking space. One anno ... Show More
41m 56s
Jul 2025
MAX These 'Order of the Phoenix' Book Scenes, HBO!
We're off from a regular episode this week due to the 4th of July holiday at Ilvermorny and around America. But as we approach the end of our Order of the Phoenix re-release, we have a Bonus MuggleCast to share with you from our Patreon! In it, Laura leads a discussion on the Ord ... Show More
34m 12s
Sep 2025
At The Beep, Slay (OOTP Chapter 38, The Second War Begins)
Help MuggleCast grow! You have until September 18 to become a member at the Slug Club level to receive this year's incredible physical gift: The MuggleCast 20th Anniversary Yearbook! Pledge now at Patreon.com/mugglecast, and receive a slew of other great benefits instantly! Liste ... Show More
1h 23m