Movies, Films and Flix

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!

Mark and John talk about the 2004 comic book adaptation The Punisher. Directed by Jonathan Hensleigh, and starring Thomas Jane, John Travolta, Rebecca Romijn, and a large Russian hitman, The Punisher earns its R-rating and has built up a loyal cult following. In this episode, they also talk about cheeky assassins, fire skulls, bathroom booze, and Florida movies. Enjoy!

Mark and Niall discuss the 1986 blockbuster sequel Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. Directed by Leonard Nimoy, and starring William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Catherine Hicks and some cool humpback whales, the even-numbered Star Trek film is one of the best sequels ever made. In this episode, they also talk about Donald Peterman’s cinematography, time travel, and a well-timed Vulcan nerve pinch. Enjoy!

Mark and Erik talk about their favorite movie bosses from Empire Records, Support the Girls, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, The Way, Way Back, and Greyhound. Enjoy!

Mark and Aaron draft their favorite action scenes from 2018 movies. In this episode, you’ll hear them talk about The Night Comes for Us, Mandy, Revenge, Mission: Impossible - Fallout, Upgrade, Unstoppable, Shadow, Revenger, Black Panther, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Game Night, Den of Thieves, Ready Player One, Overlord and more cool action films. Enjoy!

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Mark and Nathan talk about the 2009 prequel X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Directed by Gavin Hood and starring Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Ryan Reynolds and Silent Deadpool, the prequel kind of explores the origins of X-Men member Wolverine. In this episode, they also talk about rushed prequels, bathroom destruction, and comic book movies with Rotten Tomatometer scores. Enjoy!

Mark and Zanandi discuss 2004 thriller The Village. Directed by M. Night Shyamalan, and starring Joaquin Phoenix, Bryce Dallas Howard and Adrien Brody, the polarizing film is considered to be a colossal miscalculation by some and a beautiful romance by others (which makes it great to talk about). In this episode, they also talk about misleading marketing, Roger Deakins, and the excellence of M. Night Shyamalan. Enjoy!

Mark, Megan and David Cross (@itsmedavidcorse.bsky.social) talk about the 97th Academy Awards and decide which 2024 film deserves to win the Movies, Films and Flix Best Picture Award. Enjoy!

Mark and Nick discuss whether or not the kitchen fights from Ratatouille (2007) are Michelin Star worthy.

Mark and John discuss the 2022 horror comedy Deadstream. Directed by Joseph Winter and Vanessa Winter, and starring Melanie Stone and Joseph Winter (who also co-wrote and produced the film), this found footage delight will put a massive smile on your face and make you consider buying a potato gun. In this episode, they also talk about cheeky horror comedies, likable idiots, and squishy practical effects. Enjoy!

Mark and Erik talk about the epic brawls between Hugh Grant and Colin Firth in Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001) and Bridget Jones: the Edge of Reason (2004)

Mark and Lisa discuss the 2012 science fiction prequel Prometheus. Directed by Ridley Scott, and starring Michael Fassbender, Noomi Rapace, and lots of goo, the popular prequel asks a lot of questions and features a geologist with a rock brain. In this episode, they also talk about black goo, dumb corporations, and the excellence of Michael Fassbender. Enjoy!

Mark and Jay talk about all the dinosaur shenanigans in the Jurassic World Rebirth trailer.

The Star Trek series continues! Mark and Niall talk about the 1984 science fiction sequel Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. Directed by Leonard Nimoy, and starring William Shatner, Christopher Lloyd and some unstable protomatter, the film focuses on what happens when the Enterprise crew search for Spock. In this episode, they also talk about bad science, invisible ships, and odd-numbered Star Trek films.

Mark and Professor Mike Dillon discuss the 1997 action film Drive. Directed by Steve Wang, and starring Mark Dacascos, Kadeem Hardison, Brittany Murphy and a gigantic karaoke bar, the movie focuses on the action shenanigans that occur after a bionic man goes rogue. In this episode, they also talk about quarry fights, cult classic action films, and “Murphy’s Law.”