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This week on flicnit, we’re making our official predictions for the 2026 Oscars. We break down the major categories, debate who should win versus who probably will win, and try to outguess the Academy before the envelopes get opened.Expect confident claims, questionable logic, and at least one prediction we’ll absolutely regret later. Whether we nail it or completely whiff, we’re locking in our picks now.Place your bets… and may the best guess win.Follow us on instagram @flicnitFollow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠: @producer_bryce@icdpride@chilisaurusTheme music by @b.reider_music

This week on flicnit, we’re counting down our top 10 movies of 2025, and yes, it gets competitive. We compare lists, defend questionable placements, and try to explain why certain films completely took over our brains this year.Along the way, we talk surprises, disagreements, and what made 2025 such a stacked movie year in the first place. Some overlap, some chaos, and around 2 hours of 100% informed quality. Follow us on instagram @flicnitFollow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠: @producer_bryce@icdpride@chilisaurusTheme music by @b.reider_musicInterlude music by @JustScienceBryce's Top Ten:10. Companion9. Predator: Badlands8. Bugonia7. One Battle After Another6. Listers: A Glimpse into Extreme Birdwatching5. Sentimental Value4. Blue Moon3. Jay Kelly2. Frakenstein1. SinnersGerard's Top Ten:10. The Naked Gun9. Listers: A Glimpse into Extreme Birdwatching8. Train Dreams7. The Ballad of Wallis Island6. Weapons5. Wake Up Deadman: A Knives Out Story4. No Other Choice3. Marty Supreme2. Sinners1. One Battle After AnotherChili's Top Ten:10. Frakenstein9. KPop Demon Hunters8. Predator: Killer of Killers7. Companion6. Marty Supreme5. Bugonia4. Train Dreams3. Mickey 172. Sinners1. One Batter After Another

This week on flicnit, we kick things off by arguing about what we’ve been watching lately—hot takes are exchanged, feelings are hurt, and no one fully agrees. Then we unleash Gremlins, a movie that starts as a cozy Christmas gift story and immediately spirals into full-blown creature chaos. We dig into Joe Dante’s direction, the strange production history behind the film, and the wild lore that turns a fuzzy little mogwai into a town-leveling problem.Along the way, we talk impossible rules, a surprisingly sharp critique of capitalism, and how Gremlins somehow balances horror, comedy, and holiday vibes without asking permission. It’s cute, it’s mean, it’s chaotic, and there is nothing else like it.Don’t get it wet, don’t feed it after midnight, and don’t miss this episode of flicnit.Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠: @producer_bryce@icdpride@chilisaurusFollow us on instagram @flicnitTheme music by @b.reider_musicInterlude music by @JustScience

We’re back. And we’ve been watching things.In this summer recap episode, we run through everything we watched over break, from total bangers to stuff we probably shouldn’t admit out loud...and talk about what’s still rattling around in our brains. Then we preview what’s coming in Season 2: guest episodes featuring the movies our friends are forcing us to watch.It’s laughs, hot takes, a little chaos, and a lot of catch-up as we fire the podcast back up.Season 2 is loading. God help us all.Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠: @producer_bryce@icdpride@chilisaurusFollow us on instagram @flicnitTheme music by @b.reider_musicInterlude music by JustScience

We wrap up the season with Rat Race, a movie so over-the-top it makes other comedies look like documentaries. There’s a rocket car, a bus full of Lucys, a cow hanging from a hot air balloon, and a cameo that still haunts us. We try (and mostly fail) to stay on topic while unpacking the unfiltered mayhem, the stacked cast, and the relics of early-2000s comedy.This might be our most unhinged episode yet. The 2000s were different. So are we. Buckle up.Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠: @producer_bryce@icdpride@chilisaurusFollow us on instagram @flicnitMusic by @b.reider_music

We kick things off with a classic flicnit catch-up on what we’ve been watching lately before diving into Friendship, the offbeat 2025 film starring Tim Robinson as a guy spiraling through broken cell phones, questionable hidden tunnels, and one very big jacket.It’s awkward. It’s oddly sincere. And it’s got that specific Tim Robinson energy where everything feels just a little too close to home. We talk about why this weird little movie works, how Paul Rudd makes a great cult leader-next-door, and the deep human need to start a band sometimes.Bring your friends, and maybe a backup phone.Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠: @producer_bryce@icdpride@chilisaurusFollow us on instagram @flicnitMusic by @b.reider_music

This week on flicnit, we’re diving into the absurd, explosive, and endlessly quotable cult classic Hard Ticket to Hawaii. There’s a killer snake, lethal frisbees, and more bazooka action than anyone asked for. We also share what we’ve been watching lately, from highbrow to highly questionable, because balance is important. It’s bullets, bikinis, and bad decisions on this episode… and the 80s have never been more alive.Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠: @producer_bryce@icdpride@chilisaurusFollow us on instagram @flicnitMusic by @b.reider_musicAdditional Shows & Movies DiscussedHereditary 👹Midsummer 💅 I’m Not Really Here 👻Yellowjacket’s 🥩Margin Call 📉 The Luckiest Man in America 🎲The Ballad of Wallis Island 🏝️ 🎸 Novocain 💉Predator: Killer of Killers 🛸🔥Now You See Me, Now You Don’t🃏Poker Face 🕵️Welcome to Wrexham ⚽️ Hard Knocks 🏟️

This week on flicnit, we're taking it all the way back to 1989 with a snake-style draft of our favorite movies from one of cinema’s wildest years. From Oscar nominees and comedies to sci-fi gems and the sexiest film of the year (whatever that means), we’re picking across categories and making tough calls. Our competitive sides come out, the trash talk flies, and you just might learn a little more about what makes each of us tick.Follow us on ⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠: @producer_bryce@icdpride@chilisaurusFollow us on instagram @flicnitMusic by @b.reider_musicBryce's Draft Picks:Do The Right ThingRoger and MeLittle Nemo: Adventures in SlumberlandLethal Weapon IIField of DreamsHow to Get Ahead in AdvertisingGhostbusters IIFabulous Baker Boys (Soundtrack by Dave Grusin)Honey, I Shrunk the KidsKill Me AgainChili’s Draft Picks: Bill & Ted's Excellent AdventureStar Trek V: The Final FrontierA Grand Day Out with Wallace and GromitGhostbusters IIBatmanSay Anything...Tetsuo: The Iron ManThe Little MermaidDead Poets SocietyWhen Harry Met Sally...Gerard's Draft Picks:The KillerUHFKiki’s Delivery ServiceIndiana Jones and the Last CrusadeBorn on the 4th of July Major LeagueThe AbyssPet Semetary (The Ramones)National Lampoons Christmas VacationThe Cook, the Thief, the Wife, and his Lover

This week on flicnit, we’re floating into the wordless, wondrous world of The Red Turtle. We talk stranded men, surreal Animorph level transformations, and the quiet emotional weight of this Studio Ghibli co-production. It’s a meditative journey through survival, companionship, and acceptance, with some very memorable crabs along the way. Follow us on ⁠Letterboxd⁠: @producer_bryce@icdpride@chilisaurusFollow us on instagram @flicnitMusic by @b.reider_musicShows DiscussedThe Studio 🎬Friends and Neighbors 🤔Andor 🔥 🔥 🔥 Halt and Catch Fire 👍 Top Chef Season 22 🔪RuPauls Drag Race Allstars 👸Castlevania Nocturne 🧛Murderbot 🤖Wheel of Time 🥺

This week on flicnit, we're diving into Ryan Coogler's masterpiece, Sinners. Set in 1930s Mississippi, the film follows twin brothers Smoke and Stack as they return home to open a juke joint, only to confront a sinister vampire threat. We get into the film’s technical choices, its connection to blues music and culture, and why it’s one of the most compellingly and watchable movies we’ve seen in a while.Follow us on ⁠Letterboxd⁠: @producer_bryce@icdpride@chilisaurusFollow us on instagram @flicnitMusic by @b.reider_music

This week on flicnit, we’re wandering through the desolate beauty of Wim Wenders’ Paris, Texas, a slow-burn road movie packed with emotional gut punches and long silences. We’ve got thoughts...on Travis’s denim-clad existential crisis, the stunning cinematography, and that legendary one-way mirror scene. Bring your feelings, but maybe skip the phone call to your ex.Follow us on Letterboxd:@producer_bryce@icdpride@chilisaurusFollow us on instagram @flicnitMusic by @b.reider_music

On this episode of flicnit, we time travel to share our top 10 movies of 2024. Did we record this before the Oscars episode? Maybe. But, if you are still trying to get caught up on all that 2024 had to offer this is a great place to start. Find out where our lists overlap and where they diverge, with some unique favorites sprinkled in. Plus, we'll highlight a few additional films we found or rediscovered this year, proving that cinematic excellence endures. Oh, and we will trash some absolute stinkers that will be easily forgotten in the annals of movie history. Follow us on Letterboxd:⁠@producer_bryce@icdpride@chilisaurusFollow us on instagram @flicnitMusic by @b.reider_music————————————————————————Gerard's Top 10:​Anora​Dune 2​Hundreds of Beavers​Oddity​Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga​Alien Romulus​The Wild Robot​Civil War​The Substance​Snack ShackChili's Top 10:​Hundreds of Beavers​Dune: Part Two​Oddity​The Wild Robot​Alien: Romulus​Thelma​It's What's Inside​Inside Out 2​I Saw the TV Glow​The SubstanceBryce's Top 10:​Dune: Part Two​Hundreds of Beavers​The Wild Robot​The Fall Guy​Attack on Titan: The Last Attack​Alien Romulus​Hanuman​Civil War​Deadpool and Wolverine​AnoraMovies not released in 2024 that we loved:Chop and Steel, Get Out, Hands on a Hardbody, Oppenheimer, The Player, Old Boy, The Commitments, The Burbs, Beetlejuice, A Christmas Story, and Gladiator

This week on flicnit, we praise Luc Besson’s vibrant and entertaining ‘The Fifth Element’. Bryce’s favorite movie is an absolute crowd-pleaser and a visually stunning sci-fi adventure. Get ready for a harmonious discussion about this movie’s unique world-building, iconic characters, and its status as a truly great sci-fi classic.Follow us on Letterboxd:⁠@producer_bryce@icdpride@chilisaurusFollow us on instagram @flicnitMusic by @b.reider_music

On this episode of flicnit, we plunge into the widely polarizing world of ‘Swiss Army Man’ by the Daniels. Chili’s favorite movie leaves Gerard wanting and Bryce stuck in the middle. We unpack the film’s surreal narrative, the emotional core, and yes, the copious amounts of fart jokes that make it so divisive.Follow us on Letterboxd:⁠@producer_bryce@icdpride@chilisaurusFollow us on instagram @flicnitMusic by @b.reider_music

This week on flicnit, we’re dissecting Park Chan-wook’s intense and unforgettable ‘Oldboy’, Gerard’s favorite movie. This episode is a deep dive and a long one! We’ll be discussing the film’s themes of revenge and isolation, but prepare yourselves: there’s some seriously graphic content, including mouth mutilations that are hard to forget.Follow us on Letterboxd:@producer_bryce@icdpride@chilisaurusFollow us on instagram @flicnitMusic by @b.reider_music

In our inaugural episode of flicnit, we're tackling the Oscars! We dive into the nominations, debating the merits of each contender and revealing our personal picks for who deserves to take home the gold. Expect passionate opinions, some surprising choices, and a lively discussion about the year's best films. Oh, and we’ll introduce ourselves, a little. Follow us on Letterboxd:@producer_bryce@icdpride@chilisaurusFollow us on instagram @flicnitMusic by @b.reider_music