The one where we review Mortal Kombat 2 and Apex

The tournament continues! We’re breaking down the sequel to the 2021 hit. This time, we finally get Karl Urban stepping into the spotlight as the one and only Johnny Cage, and let’s just say he brings a whole new meaning to "chewing the scenery."Fun Flix Fact: Despite playing the flashy, younger action star, Karl Urban was actually in his early 50s during filming! To keep up with the younger cast, he reportedly underwent a "brutal" martial arts boot camp that he joked was more painful than anything he did in The Boys.Boss Level: The actor playing the villainous Shao Kahn is Martyn Ford, often called the "World’s Scariest Man." Standing at 6'8", he didn't need much CGI to look like a literal titan of the arena.Next, we’re shifting gears for the pulse-pounding Netflix thriller Apex. Directed by survival specialist Baltasar Kormákur (Everest), this film stars Charlize Theron as a rock climber who finds herself hunted in the wild by a group of psychopaths led by a surprisingly menacing Taron Egerton.Fun Flix Fact: Charlize Theron is no stranger to "suffering for her art," but she reportedly spent weeks training with professional alpinists to ensure her climbing technique was pitch-perfect. Most of those vertiginous shots are actually her!To celebrate a decade since we first entered the Dark Portal, we’re revisiting Duncan Jones’ Warcraft (2016). We discuss why this remains one of the most visually ambitious video game adaptations ever made and whether it was unfairly judged upon release.Fun Flix Fact: Director Duncan Jones (a massive gamer himself) included a "Level 1" Easter egg in the film. Look for a "Wanted: Hogger" poster in the background—a nod to the notorious low-level elite gnoll that has defeated countless World of Warcraft players!Mo-Cap Mastery: While the Orcs are CGI, the actors (including Toby Kebbell as Durotan) performed their roles in full motion-capture suits alongside life-sized, handcrafted weapons to ensure the physical "weight" of the characters felt real on screen.And if that’s not enough entertainment for you, we’ve even thrown in new trailers to watch and what you can catch on streaming. Hit that subscribe button right now so you never miss an episode of The Flixters! We’re here every week to bring you the best reviews, the wildest facts, and the greatest cinema talk in the business. 00:00 Intro 2:49 Shoutouts3:58 Movie News13:38 New on Streaming21:34 New Trailers27:38 Anniversary Corner30:34 Mortal Kombat 2 Review45:13 Apex Review54:45 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr