Flick Flops
Welcome to Flick Flops, the podcast where we take a deep dive into movies that were critically panned, but may not necessarily be as bad as their reputation suggests. We're here to wade through the muck and give you our honest thoughts on the best and worst aspects of these films. From bad acting and poor writing to uneven pacing and cringe-worthy dialogue, we'll be analyzing every aspect of these cinematic disasters to determine whether they truly deserve their reputation as "bad movies". But, we also recognize that there can be a certain charm to even the most notorious flops...
Episode 101 - Flick Flops: Our 100th Episode Extravaganza!
🎉 We just hit our 100th episode, and we’re pulling out all the stops! In this milestone celebration, we’re having a blast with games, trivia, and all-out ridiculous fun. From spotlighting 20 memorable TV shows that never made it to 100 episodes to playing Mad Libs with iconic movie scenes and testing our film knowledge with quote challenges, this episode has it all.
🎉 Whether you’ve been with us from Episode 1 or you’re joining the party now, we’re so glad to have you along for the ride. Here’s to 100 episodes of laughs, reviews, and flops—and hopefully, 100 m...
Episode 100 - Retro Rewind - Arthur (1981) Review
This week, we’re popping champagne with Arthur (1981), the story of a drunken billionaire charmer who must choose between his fortune and his true love. This 1981 comedy was directed by Steve Gordon and stars Dudley Moore, Liza Minnelli, and John Gielgud. Does this comedy classic still hold up as a hilarious and heartfelt exploration of love and privilege or is it just a stodgy old party that stinks of cigars, whiskey and regret? Let’s find out!
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"Arthur" is a 1981 romantic comedy film written and directed by S...
Episode 99 - Nosferatu (2024) Review
This week, we delve into Robert Eggers' Nosferatu (2024), a haunting reimagining of the 1922 classic. With Bill SkarsgĂĄrd as the eerie Count Orlok and Lily-Rose Depp as the tormented Ellen Hutter, this film intertwines gothic horror with a tale of obsession. Did we sink our teeth into this rendition or was it a stake through our heart? Find out on Flick Flops!
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Nosferatu (2024)
Director: Robert Eggers
Writer: Robert Eggers
Top Billed Stars: Bill SkarsgĂĄrd, Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Ta...
Episode 98 - Retro Rewind - Stir Crazy (1980) Review
This week, we’re throwing it back to the 1980 comedy classic 'Stir Crazy,' directed by Sidney Poitier and starring the dynamic duo of Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor. As two innocents thrown into the clink, they find themselves riding bulls and dodging barbed wire in a prison rodeo. Will their comedic capers help them bust out, or will they serve up 125 years of laughs? Let's find out!
Stir Crazy is a 1980 American comedy film directed by Sidney Poitier and stars Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor. The film follows two unemployed friends who are mistakenly sentenced to 125 ye...
Episode 97 - Flick Flops: Looking Ahead at 2025!
🎬 Flick Flops: A Look Ahead at 2025's Most Anticipated Movies! 🎥
Join Gary and Andy as we dive into the exciting lineup of some of the upcoming films for next year! From big-budget blockbusters to indie darlings, we’re sharing the movies we can’t wait to see in 2025. Will these films live up to the hype, or are they destined for the flopping bin? 🤔
Whether you’re a film buff or just love hearing about what’s next, this episode has something for everyone.
📢 Which 2025 movie are YOU most excited about? Drop your picks in the comment...
Episode 96 - Flick Flops: End-of-Year Movie Recap 2024
🎥 Flick Flops: End-of-Year Movie Recap 2024 🎬
As 2024 wraps up, join Gary and Andy for a blockbuster finale to a year of cinematic highs, lows, and plenty of tangents! In this special episode of Flick Flops, we’re counting down the best and worst movies we reviewed this year.
We’re rolling out each of our Top 9 or 10 Favorite Movies of the Year—a collection of films that blew us away, tugged at our heartstrings, or just plain entertained us. These are the flicks we’d gladly watch again. Did your favorites make the list?
On the flip si...
Episode 95 - Red One (2024) Review
This week, we’re unwrapping Red One (2024), a holiday blockbuster starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans. Directed by Jake Kasdan, this action-packed Christmas tale takes us on a high-stakes mission to save Santa Claus himself. But does this festive action flick bring the holiday magic, or is it just a big-budget lump of coal?
Title/Year: Red One (2024)
Director: Jake Kasdan
Writers: Chris Morgan (screenplay), Hiram Garcia (story)
Top Billed Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, J.K. Simmons, Lucy Liu
Running Time: 122 minutes
Release Date: November 15, 2024 (U.S...
Episode 94 - FlickFloptober - The Mousetrap (2024) Review
This week, we’re diving into The Mousetrap, a 2024 slasher film directed by Jamie Bailey. This film takes us into a twisted amusement arcade, where a killer in a Mickey Mouse mask turns a birthday party into a deadly game. But did this B-movie trap us with its horror or leave us scrambling for the exit?
The Mousetrap (2024)
Director: Jamie Bailey
Screenwriter: Simon Phillips
Top Billed Stars: Simon Phillips, Nick Biskupek, James Laurin, Mireille Gagné
Running Time: 80 minutes
Country: Canada
The Mousetrap (formerly Mickey’s Mouse...
Episode 93 - FlickFloptober - Thanksgiving (2023) Review
This week, we’re carving up Thanksgiving (2023), directed by Eli Roth. In this holiday slasher, a vengeful pilgrim stalks a small town after a Black Friday riot turns deadly. But did Thanksgiving serve up the scares we hoped for, or was this slasher a real turkey? Find out on this episode of FlickFloptober!
Title: Thanksgiving
Year: 2023
Director: Eli Roth
Writers: Eli Roth, Jeff Rendell
Top Billed Stars: Patrick Dempsey, Addison Rae, Milo Manheim, Nell Verlaque
Running Time: 104 minutes
Country: United States
After a de...
Episode 92 - FlickFloptober - Beezel (2024) Review
Beezel (2024)
This week we step into the cursed halls of Beezel, a 2024 supernatural horror film directed by Aaron Fradkin. Set in a house haunted by an ageless witch, this film spans over 60 years of terror. Did Beezel sink it's teeth into us , or were we duped by a B movie's marketing? Join us peek beneath the floorboards.
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Release Details:
Title: Beezel
Year: 2024
Director: Aaron Fradkin
Writers: Aaron Fradkin, Victoria Fratz
Top Billed Stars: LeJon Woods, Bob Gallagher...
