Episodes
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Episode 40 “How the COVID Stole Flix-mas”
On the third season finale of Flix 66, Azusa Pacific University professors Ryan Izay and Dr. Thomas Parham are joined by student reviewer Aaron Linneman and alumni critic Ryan Barnes to discuss COVID-19's impact on film and television. Topics include: • The smackdown AMC & Regal plan to give...
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Episode 39 "The Passion of the Podcast"
On a special Good Friday edition of Flix 66, Azusa Pacific University professors Ryan Izay and Dr. Thomas Parham are joined by special guest Dr. Zachary Cheney to discuss: • Favorite Jesus films • Favorite Faith-Based films (made by/or for people of faith) • Favorite films with Spiritual Themes...
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Episode 38 “Coronavirus vs. Hollywood… and the World”
On Flix 66 Episode 38, "Coronavirus vs. Hollywood… and the World," Azusa Pacific University professors Ryan Izay and Dr. Thomas Parham are joined by student reviewer Aaron Linnemann to discuss the major film releases studios have rescheduled because of COVID-19, as well two TV shows that will end...
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Episode 37 Social Distancing Special
On Flix 66 Episode 37, "Social Distancing Special," Azusa Pacific University professors Ryan Izay and Dr. Thomas Parham are joined by student reviewer Aaron Linneman to discuss effects of the COVID-19 crisis on the entertainment industry. They also suggest television series to binge and films to...
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Episode 36 "2010s: The Decade in Review"
On Flix 66 Episode 36, "2010s: The Decade in Review," Azusa Pacific University professors Ryan Izay and Dr. Thomas Parham are joined by special guest Dr. Zach Cheney to discuss our favorites from 2010-2019. • Our Top 10 Films • Our Top 10 Television Series
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Episode 35 “Why’d the Birds Lay an Egg?”
On Flix 66 Episode 35, "Why’d the Birds Lay an Egg?" Azusa Pacific University professor Dr. Thomas Parham and student critic Aaron Linneman discuss: • Box-Office Report: Sonic the Hedgehog races to a record opening for a videogame-based film while Birds of Prey loses altitude • The latest TV and...
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Episode 34 "A Conversation with Ricky Staub"
Ricky Staub graduated from Azusa Pacific University in May 2006 with a B.A. in Theater Arts. His student film "Jaded"--which he wrote and starred in--won the 2006 Reel Spirituality/Los Angeles Film Studies Center Film Award, the 2007 Imago Award, and was a semi-finalist for the 2006 Angelus…
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Episode 33 "2020 Oscar Preview Special"
On Flix 66 Episode 33, Azusa Pacific University professors Ryan Izay and Dr. Thomas Parham are joined by student critic Aaron Linneman to discuss: • Box-Office Forecast: Bad Boys for Life will continue its reign Super Bowl weekend, but Birds of Prey--which has good buzz from preview…
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Episode 32 "2020 Oscar Nominations: Snubs and Surprises"
On Flix 66 Episode 32, Azusa Pacific University professors Ryan Izay and Dr. Thomas Parham are joined by student critic Aaron Linneman to discuss: • Weekend box-office preview -- Bad Boys for Life and Dolittle • The latest TV and film news, including the hot HBO series that won't have a second...
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Episode 31 Star Wars Non-Holiday Special
On the Flix 66 Star Wars Non-Holiday Special, Azusa Pacific University professors Ryan Izay and Dr. Thomas Parham are joined by student critic Aaron Linnemann and alumni correspondent Ryan Clem Barnes to talk all things Star Wars--the good, the bad, and the bantha poodoo. • Our individual…
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Episode 30 Hollywood vs. History
This week on Flix 66, Azusa Pacific University professors Ryan Izay and Dr. Thomas Parham are joined by student critic Aaron Linnemann to discuss: • Weekend Box Office Recap • TV & Film News, including Kevin Costner's new drama for ABC, Warner Bros. plan for the future of DC Films, and…
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Episode 29 "The Wonderful World of Disney+"
This week on Flix 66, Azusa Pacific University professors Ryan Izay and Dr. Thomas Parham are joined by student critic Aaron Linnemann to discuss: • Weekend Box Office Recap • TV & Film News, including the ABC ethnic sitcom that won't have a season seven, the NBC comedy renewed for season eight,...
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Episode 28 AppleTV+ or Minus?
This week on Flix 66, Azusa Pacific University professors Ryan Izay and Dr. Thomas Parham are joined by student critic Aaron Linnemann to discuss: • Weekend Box Office Recap • TV & Film News, including the new, fall drama CBS has renewed for season two, HBO Max's launch date and price point, and...
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Episode 28 "AppleTV+ or Minus?"
This week on Flix 66, Azusa Pacific University professors Ryan Izay and Dr. Thomas Parham are joined by student critic Aaron Linnemann to discuss: • Weekend Box Office Recap • TV & Film News, including the new, fall drama CBS has renewed for season two, HBO Max's launch date and price point, and...
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Episode 27 "Soul of the Dark Knight"
This week on Flix 66, Azusa Pacific University professor Dr. Thomas Parham and student critic Aaron Linnemann are joined by special guest Dr. Alex Wainer of Palm Beach Atlantic University to discuss: • Weekend Box Office Recap • TV & Film News, including the first successes and casualties of the...
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Episode 26 The Joker's Wild
This week on Flix 66, Azusa Pacific University professor Dr. Thomas Parham and student critic Aaron Linnemann are joined by special guest Sabrina Robinson to discuss: • Weekend Box Office Recap • TV & Film News, including a new address for Sesame Street, which Arrow characters may get their own...
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Episode 25 Field of Streams
This week on Flix 66, Azusa Pacific University professors Ryan Izay and Dr. Thomas Parham are joined by student critic Aaron Linnemann to discuss: • Weekend Box Office Recap • TV & Film News, including the unveiling of Comcast NBCUniversal's new streaming service, the Academy Award nominee being...
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Episode 24 "Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad Mouse?"
On the Flix 66 Season Three premiere, Azusa Pacific University professors Ryan Izay and Dr. Thomas Parham are joined by student critic Aaron Linnemann to discuss: • Labor Day Weekend Box Office • News from D23 Expo, as well as TV and Film Updates • Feature Stories: ◊ Lessons Learned from Summer...
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Episode 23 Superhero Special
"Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird. It's a plane." It's the Flix 66 Superhero Special! Azusa Pacific University professors Ryan Izay and Dr. Thomas Parham are joined by alumnus Ryan Barnes and student critic Aaron Linnemann to discuss: • The top grossing superhero films • Critics' favorite…
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Episode 22 An Appeal to Peele
On Flix 66 episode 22, Azusa Pacific University professors Ryan Izay and Dr. Thomas Parham are joined by student critic Aaron Linnemann to discuss: • Box Office Roundup: SHAZAM! soars, Pet Sematary scares up a crowd, and Dumbo loses altitude. • Film & TV News, including series renewals and...
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Episode 21 "An Apple+ a Day..."
On Flix 66 episode 21, Azusa Pacific University professors Ryan Izay and Dr. Thomas Parham are joined by student critic Aaron Linnemann to discuss: • Box Office Roundup: Jordan Peele's Us set records, but is it a worthy successor to Get Out? • Film & TV News, including series renewals and...
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Episode 20 Hollywood Grudge Matches
On Flix 66 episode 20, Azusa Pacific University professors Ryan Izay and Dr. Thomas Parham are joined by student critic Aaron Linneman to discuss three Hollywood grudge matches amidst the weekend box office roundup, film and TV news, and the two veteran TV stars indicted in the college admissions...
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Episode 19 Oscar Picks and Predictions
On Flix 66 episode 19, Azusa Pacific University professors Ryan Izay and Dr. Thomas Parham are joined by Animation Program Director Tony Bancroft to discuss: • Box Office Roundup for the Worst Presidents' Day Weekend in 15 years • Film & TV News, including two potential spinoffs, Nickelodeon's...
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Episode 18 "Hidden Gems of 2018"
On Flix 66 episode 18, Azusa Pacific University professors Ryan Izay and Dr. Thomas Parham are joined by student critics Aaron Linnemann and Linny Ponce to discuss: • Box Office Roundup: Is Glass still half-full, and who could've predicted that Aquaman would become Warner Bros. second...
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Episode 17 2018 Oscar Noms: The Good, the Bad, and the "What the What?"
On Flix 66 episode 17, Azusa Pacific University professors Ryan Izay and Dr. Thomas Parham are joined by student critic Aaron Linnemann to discuss: • Box Office Roundup: Glass takes the top spot, but has the Shyamalan formula worn thin? • Film & TV News, including the MPAA's newest member •…
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Episode 16 Winter 2019 Premiere & Awards Season Preview
On the Winter 2019 Premiere of the Flix 66 podcast, Azusa Pacific University Cinematic Arts professors Ryan Izay and Dr. Thomas Parham are joined by student critic Aaron Linnemann to discuss: • Box Office Roundup: The Upside dethrones Aquaman, which crosses $1 billion worldwide • Film & TV News,...
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Episode 15 "It's a Wonderful Podcast"
On Flix 66 episode 15, Azusa Pacific University professors Ryan Izay and Dr. Thomas Parham are joined by student critic Joy Howard to discuss: • Box Office Report, including Ralph Breaks the Internet, The Grinch, Creed II, and Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald • News, including... ◊...
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Episode 14 "I.P. or Not I.P.? That Is the Question"
On Flix 66 episode 14, Azusa Pacific University professors Ryan Izay and Dr. Thomas Parham are joined by student critic Noah Ouellette to discuss: • Thanksgiving Box Office Report, including Ralph Breaks the Internet and Creed II • News, including Amazon's plans, Apple's partnership with A24, and...
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Episode 13 "It's a Black (Film) Thing"
On Flix 66 episode 13, Azusa Pacific University professor Dr. Thomas Parham is joined by student critics Joy Howard and Tajianna Okechukwu to discuss: • Box Office Report, including "How The Grinch Stole the Weekend" • News, including Stan Lee's passing, the forthcoming Disney+ streaming service,...
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Episode 12 "Do You Like Scary Movies?"
On Flix 66 episode 12, Azusa Pacific University professors Ryan Izay and Dr. Thomas Parham are joined by a trio of student critics to discuss: • Weekend Box Office, including the Halloween sequel that scared up big bucks • Fall TV Renewals and The Conners return without their matriarch • News,...
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Episode 11 "Gimme That Prime-Time Religion"
On Flix 66 episode 11, Azusa Pacific University professors Nate Bell, Ryan Izay, and Dr. Thomas Parham discuss: • Weekend Box Office, including the virtues of A Star Is Born and the vices of Venom • Fall TV Hits, Revivals, and Returns • News, including the new Doctor Who, Disney's streaming…
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Episode 10 Summer 2018 Movie Wrap-Up & Fall TV Preview
On Flix 66 episode 10, Azusa Pacific University professors Nate Bell, Ryan Izay, and Dr. Thomas Parham discuss: • Weekend Box Office • Emmy Award Highlights ◊ Ethnic Diversity ◊ Portrayals of Women • Summer 2018 Round-Up ◊ Hits ◊ Misses ◊ Personal Favorites • Fall TV Review
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Episode 9 Marvel Cinematic Universe Special
On Flix 66 episode 9, Azusa Pacific University professors Nate Bell, Ryan Izay, and Dr. Thomas Parham are joined by student critics Ryan Clem Barnes, William Dixon, and Madison Webster to discuss the first 18 films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe from Iron Man to Black Panther. • The MCU So…
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Episode 8 Revivals and Reboots Galore
On Flix 66 episode 8, Azusa Pacific University professors Nate Bell, Ryan Izay, and Dr. Thomas Parham discuss the following topics: • Movie News ◊ Rampage won the weekend; the Rock is on a roll! ◊ A Quiet Place continues to scare audiences and only dropped 33% since its opening ◊ Warner Bros....
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Episode 7 The Hunger Video Games
On Flix 66 episode 7, Azusa Pacific University professors Nate Bell and Dr. Thomas Parham are joined by student critic William Dixon to discuss the following topics: • Box Office Report ◊ Ready Player One topped the charts Easter weekend ◊ Black Panther continues to shatter records ◊ Faith-based...
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Episode 6 A Spring-kle in Time
On Flix 66 episode 6, Azusa Pacific University professors Nate Bell, Ryan Izay, Dr. Thomas Parham, and student critic Joy S. Howard discuss the following topics: • Black Panther's continued box office dominance and the surprise success of I Can Only Imagine • NBC's Emmy-winning drama This Is Us…
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Episode 5 Our 2018 Oscar Picks
On Flix 66 episode five, Azusa Pacific University Cinematic Arts professors Nate Bell, Ryan Izay, Dr. Thomas Parham, and graduate student Tyler Welch discuss the following topics: • Black Panther's dominance of the box office • Netflix's $8 billion original programming strategy • HBO's upcoming...
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Episode 4 Black Panther Special
On Flix 66 episode 4, Azusa Pacific University professors Nate Bell, Ryan Izay, Dr. Thomas Parham, and student critic Joy S. Howard examine the phenomenal success of Marvel Studios' Black Panther. SPOILER ALERT: The plot will be discussed in detail! • Breaking Box Office Records • Critical and...
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Episode 3 Valentine's Special
On Flix 66 episode three, Azusa Pacific University Cinematic Arts professors Nate Bell, Ryan Izay, Dr. Thomas Parham, and special guest Dr. Monica Ganas discuss the following topics: • Box Office Roundup • Romantic Films ◊ The Fifty Shades Phenomenon ◊ Portrayals of Romance in the Age of #metoo ◊...
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Episode 2 An Insider's Look at the Motion Picture Academy
On Flix 66 episode two, Azusa Pacific University Cinematic Arts professors Nate Bell, Ryan Izay, and Dr. Thomas Parham discuss the following topics: • An Insider's View of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences with special guest Tony Bancroft • 90th Annual Academy Awards Nominations...
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Series Premiere! 2017 Year in Review
On the inaugural Flix 66 podcast, Azusa Pacific University Cinematic Arts professors Nate Bell, Ryan Izay, and Dr. Thomas Parham discuss the following topics: • The #MeToo movement with guest Laurie Leinonen • 2017: The Year in Review with Nate, Ryan, and Thom noting Treasures, Travesties, and...