Movies, Films and Flix

Mark and John discuss the 1992 sci-fi action film Universal Soldier. Directed by Roland Emmerich and starring Dolph Lundgren, Ally Walker, Jean-Claude Van Damme and lots of ice, the movie focuses on what happens when the United States government creates zombie super soldiers who cost $250 million each. In this episode, they also talk about diner scenes, supermarket monologues, and Dolph Lundgren’s best performances.

Mark and John discuss the 2006 disaster film Poseidon. Directed by Wolfgang Petersen, and starring Kurt Russell, Josh Lucas, Emmy Rossum and lots of water, the movie focuses on what happens when a rogue wave wrecks a boat party. In this episode, they also talk about drowning scenes, elevator death, and Kurt Russell. Enjoy!

Mark and Norbert discuss the 2004 sci-fi action film Alien vs. Predator. Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, and starring Sanaa Lathan, Lance Henricksen and several beefy Yautja hunters, the movie focuses on what happens when dummy aliens attempt to battle xenomorphs (it ends badly). In this episode, they also talk about epic fights, ice time and a smokeshow of an archaeologist.

Make sure to listen to the other Alien franchise episodes that Norbert and I have recorded. 

Alien - Episode 258
Aliens - Episode 638
Alien 3 - Episode 620
Alien: Covenant - Episode 648
Alien: Romulus...

The Alien franchise series continues! Mark and Norbert discuss the 2017 sequel to a prequel Alien: Covenant. Directed by Ridley Scott, and starring Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, Danny McBride, and lots of black goo, the movie focuses on what happens when a highly advanced synthetic android causes a lot of problems for a crew of space colonizers. In this episode, they also talk about space eggs, bad ideas, and the excellence of Michael Fassbender. Enjoy!

Mark and Zanandi talk about their favorite characters from the Alien franchise. In this episode, you’ll hear them talk about the cool characters from Alien (1978), Aliens (1986), Alien 3 (1992), Alien Resurrection (1997), Alien vs. Predator (2004), Prometheus (2012), Alien: Covenant (2017) and Alien: Romulus (2024). Enjoy!

Mark and Joey Lewandowski discuss the 2017 film See You Up There. Directed by Albert Dupontel, and starring Nahuel Pérez Biscayart, Laurent Lafitte, and a plethora of masks, the movie focuses on what happens when a pair of WW1 veterans decide to con people out of money. In this episode, they also talk about French cinema, Albert Dupontel, and 2017 cinema. Enjoy!

Mark and Niall finish up their Star Trek: The Next Generation movie coverage by talking about the 2002 flop Star Trek: Nemesis. Directed by Stuart Baird, and starring Patrick Stewart, Tom Hardy, and a dune buggy, the movie focuses on what happens when Captain Jean-Luc Picard realizes he has an evil clone. In this episode, they also talk about unnecessary death, mind invasion, and Star Trek villains. Enjoy!

Mark and Professor Mike Dillon discuss the 1995 cyberpunk action film Johnny Mnemonic. Directed by Robert Longo, and starring Keanu Reeves, Dina Meyer, Dolph Lundgren and Jones the Dolphin, the movie focuses on a mnemonic courier who loves room service. In this episode, they also talk about cyberpunk cinema, club sandwiches, and Starship Troopers.

Mark and Niall discuss the 1998 sequel Star Trek: Insurrection. Directed by Jonathan Frakes, and starring Patrick Stewart, F. Murray Abraham and lots of cosmetic surgery, the movie focuses on what happens when the Enterprise crew battle a bad admiral (AKA badmiral). In this episode, they also talk about holodecks, pimples, and metaphasic particles.  Enjoy!

Mark and Aaron Neuwirth (@AaronsPS4 on X) draft their favorite scenes from 2013 action movies. In this episode, you'll hear them talk about the neat action scenes in The Wolverine, Pacific Rim, The World's End, Rush, Only God Forgives, Now You See Me, Fast & Furious 6, The Grandmaster and many more cool movies. Enjoy!

Mark and Nathan discuss the 2024 sequel Joker: Folie à Deux. Directed by Todd Phillips, and starring Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga and lots of face paint, the movie focuses on what happens when the Joker goes on trial. In this episode, they also talk about non-musicals, blank check movies, and courtroom shenanigans.

This episode was originally released on March 8, 2020.

Mark and David Cross discuss the fantastic creature feature Crawl. Released in 2019, this Alejandra Aja (Piranha 3D, High Tension, The Hills Have Eyes) directed epic features alligators, hurricanes, crawl spaces and lots of swimming (it's awesome). In this episode, they also discuss hurricane parties, alligator farms and Barry Pepper punching large creatures. Enjoy!

Mark and Norbert draft their favorite movie jerks from films like Hall Pass (2011), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), Aliens (1986), 12 Monkeys (1995) and Hereditary (2018).

Mark and John discuss the 2024 horror film Heretic. Directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, and starring Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East, and Bob Ross Monopoly, the movie focuses on a villain who loves to lecture people. In this episode, they also talk about metal walls, hidden rooms, and 2024 horror films. Enjoy

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Mark and Norbert discuss the 1986 classic Aliens. Directed by James Cameron, and starring Sigourney Weaver, Bill Paxton, Michael Biehn, and lots of goo, the movie focuses on what happens when the Weyland-Yutani Corporation makes another greedy mistake. In this episode, they also talk about James Cameron, smart ideas, and alien goo. Enjoy!

Mark and Niall discuss the 1996 sci-fi sequel Star Trek: First Contact. Directed by Jonathan Frakes, and starring Patrick Stewart, Alfre Woodard, James Cromwell, and a bunch of Borg, the successful sequel is the highpoint for the Next Generation crew. In this episode, they also talk about even-numbered Star Trek films, holodecks, and Swedish Borg. Enjoy!

The 2025 Mid-Year Random Awards! Mark and Megan hand out awards to their favorite 2025 movies, performances, moments and scenes. In this episode, you’ll hear them talk about Companion, Presence, Black Bag, The Ballad of Wallis Island, One of Them Days, Sinners, Eephus, Warfare, The Surfer, Dangerous Animals, 28 Years Later, Ghost Killer, Jane Austen Wrecked My Life and many more cool movies. Enjoy!

Mark and Andy discuss the 2023 crime drama The Bikeriders. Directed by Jeff Nichols, and starring Jodie Comer, Tom Hardy, Austin Butler and a lot of denim, the movie focuses on what happens when a guy watches The Wild One (1953) and decides to start a motorcycle gang. In this episode, they also talk about excellent accents, motorcycle movies, and the excellence of Jeff Nichols. Enjoy!

Mark and Lisa discuss the 2024 remake Speak No Evil. Directed by James Watkins, and starring James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Scoot McNairy, and a stuffed bunny, the movie focuses on what happens when a family has a terrible vacation. In this episode, they also talk about toothless remakes, Blumhouse Productions, and plaid shirts. Enjoy!

The Star Trek series continues! Mark and Niall discuss the 1994 sci-fi sequel Star Trek Generations. Directed by David Carson, and starring Patrick Stewart, William Shatner, Malcolm McDowell, and an extra-dimensional realm, the movie focuses on what happens when two captains battle a maniac. In this episode, they also talk about boat scenes, rock fights, and odd-numbered Star Trek films. Enjoy!

Mark and Norbert discuss the 2024 sequel/prequel/rebootquel Alien: Romulus. Directed by pain merchant Fede Álvarez, and starring Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson and a bunch of dad jokes, the movie focuses on what happens when a group of young people get torn to shreds by a group of angry aliens. In this episode, they also talk about Alien franchise lore, swimming facehuggers, and mean movies. Enjoy!

Mark and Tom discuss the 1991 action comedy The Last Boy Scout. Directed by Tony Scott, and starring Bruce Willis, Damon Wayans, and Halle Berry, the movie focuses on what happens when two washed up guys get into some Shane Black written shenanigans. In this episode, they also talk about Shane Black, grimy buddy comedies, and Tony Scott’s filmography. Enjoy!

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Mark and Zanandi discuss the 2024 horror comedy Abigail. Directed by Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, and starring Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, Alisha Weir and a bag of onions, the movie focuses on what happens when a group of criminals have a really bad night. In this episode, they also talk about blood pools, Dan Stevens and the excellence of Kathryn Newton. Enjoy!

Mark and Aaron Neuwirth (@AaronsPS4 on X) draft their favorite scenes from 2009 action movies. In this episode, they talk about the neat action scenes in Drag me to Hell, Avatar, Crank: High Voltage, Merantu, Fast & Furious, District 9, Inglourious Basterds, Black Dynamite, Thirst and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.

Mark and Niall discuss the 1991 sequel Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. Directed by Nicholas Meyer, and starring William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Christopher Plummer and a gnarly mind-meld, the even-numbered sequel is easily one of the best Star Trek films.  In this episode, they also talk about angry Kirk, magnetic boots, and shapeshifters. Enjoy!

Mark and DJ Valentine (@TryingToBeDJV on X) talk about their favorite moments from the second season of Andor.

Mark and John discuss the 1987 fantasy epic Masters of the Universe (1987). Directed by Gary Goddard, and starring Dolph Lundgren, Courteney Cox, Frank Langella and a box of chicken, the movie focuses on what happens when a large shirtless man gets teleported to earth. In this episode, they also talk about Final Destination scenarios, Buick Slayers, and the excellence of Frank Langella.

Mark and John discuss the 2007 horror action film Death Proof. Directed by Quentin Tarantino, and starring Kurt Russell, Zoë Bell, Vanessa Ferlito, and a nacho grande platter, the grindhouse film features Kurt Russell as a murderous stuntman who loves crashing his car into people. In this episode, they also talk about movie props, big stunts, and Kurt Rusell’s legendary hair. Enjoy!

Mark and Joey Lewandowski discuss the 2018 surrealist neo-noir black comedy thriller Under the Silver Lake. Directed by David Robert Mitchell, and starring Andrew Garfield, Riley Keough, and dozens of secret codes, the movie focuses on what happens when an aimless slacker goes on a quest around Los Angeles. In this episode, they also talk about secret codes, swimming pools, and A24 films. Enjoy!

Mark and John discuss the wonderfully insane film Punisher: War Zone (2008). Directed by Lexi Alexander, and starring Ray Stevenson, Dominic West, Doug Hutchinson and an incredible amount of violence, the movie focuses on what happens when a burly man kills dozens of criminals. In this episode, they also talk about free running, mirror destruction, and big accents.

Mark and Professor Mike Dillon discuss the 1992 action film Rapid Fire. Directed by Dwight H. Little, and starring Brandon Lee, Powers Boothe, and Kate Hodge, the movie is famous for giving Lee his first leading role in a Hollywood production. In this episode, they also talk about bratty protagonists, bowling alleys, and the excellence of Brandon Lee. Enjoy!

Mark and Niall discuss the infamous 1989 sequel Star Trek V: The Final Frontier. Directed by William Shatner, and starring Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, and William Shatner, the movie focuses on what happens when a god needs a starship. In this episode, they also talk about camping scenes, bad decisions and oops moments.

Mark and Norbert discuss the infamous 1992 sequel Alien 3. Directed by David Fincher, and starring Sigourney Weaver, Charles Dance, Charles S. Dutton, and a super fast xenomorph, the movie focuses on what happens when a xenomorph runs amok inside an isolated prison. In this episode, they also talk about director’s cuts, troubled productions, and the Alien franchise.

Mark and Zanandi talk about the 2013 thriller Stoker. Directed by the legendary Park Chan-wook, and starring Nicole Kidman, Mia Wasikowska, and Matthew Goode, the movie focuses on what happens when a shifty uncle stokes up a bunch of problems for a grieving family. In this episode, they also talk about piano scenes, new shoes, and the overall excellence of Stoker.

Mark and Norbert talk about their favorite Tom Cruise running scenes. Mark rewatched every Tom Cruise film from Endless Love (1981) to Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning (2023), and found 295 running moments from 38 of his films. In this episode, they discuss their 10 favorite running scenes from Collateral, Risky Business, Mission: Impossible, Far and Away, and Edge of Tomorrow.

Mark, Aaron and Brandon draft their favorite 2015 action movie moments. In this episode, you'll hear them talk about the cool action scenes in Kill Zone 2, Veteran, Mad Max: Fury Road, Bone Tomahawk, Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, Baahubali: The Beginning, Kingsman: The Secret Service, Creed, Spy and many more 2015 action movies. Enjoy!

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Mark and David continue their Insidious franchise discussion by talking about Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013). Directed by James Wan, and starring Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, and several well-timed jumpscares, the film pits the Lambert family against another terrible demon. In this episode, they also talk about PG-13 horror films, jump scares, and the excellence of James Wan. Enjoy!

Radiohead! Everclear! Garbage! The Cardigans! Des’ree! Kym Mazelle! Butthole Surfers! The Romeo + Juliet (1996) soundtrack rules and Mark and Zanandi have a great time talking about their favorite songs from the triple-platinum selling album. Enjoy!

Mark and Jonny Numb (https://bsky.app/profile/jonnynumb.bsky.social) discuss the 2023 historical drama The Zone of Interest. Released by A24 and directed by Jonathan Glazer, the Academy Award winning film is perfect for the “Feel Good” series that Jon and Mark started in 2019. In this episode, they also talk about dolly shots, terrible fishing trips, and sound design. Enjoy!

This episode was originally published in 2019.

Mark and John talk about the Kurt Russell classic Tombstone. In this episode, they answer a lot of listener questions, discuss great movie mustaches and wonder what their old west nicknames would be. If you are a fan of Kurt Russell or Tombstone, you will love this episode! Enjoy!