Episodes
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"Coyote vs. Acme" Review [Ep. #114]
The Looney Tunes are back at it again, with Wile E. Coyote front and center on a journey for justice - and perhaps a birdy meal. Tap in for the review of COYOTE VS. ACME (stars Will Forte, John Cena and Lana Condor amongst others). Got any comments, review suggestions and other feedback? Email us...
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"Ruthless People"... Revisited! [Ep. #113]
The Western Wonder takes a trip down memory lane to the first review he ever recorded for the podcast several years ago... the 80's dark comedy film "Ruthless People" (stars Danny DeVito, Bette Midler, Judge Reinhold, Helen Slater, Anita Morris and Bill Pullman). Got any comments, review...
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"The Dastardly Desecration of Dame" (ft. @TwigCity) Rap Battle Skit [BONUS; Ep. #112]
Returning to the pod - a new skit! The Western Wonder recently had a "rap battle" between his Discord buddy Damon, and the results were... well... you be the judge. CAST: • The Western Wonder as Mame (Discord user) • Damon as himself (Special "dumbass" sample courtesy of user john_dean_martin.)…
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"Hoppers" Review [Ep. #111]
Pixar's latest film is a wild ride with a poignant message and lively voice cast attached to it. The Western Wonder does a quick review on the latest edition of the Pic-a-Flic Podcast. Got any comments, review suggestions and other feedback? Email us at [email protected]. Want to stay updated...
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Michael Jackson's "Moonwalker" Is INSANE. [Ep. #110]
In this episode, the Western Wonder discusses Michael Jackson's anthology music film "Moonwalker" - a wild ride of visual eye-candy and top-notch music from one of the all-time greats of music. Got any comments, review suggestions and other feedback? Email us at [email protected]. Want to…
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"Judas and the Black Messiah" Review [Ep. #109]
Shaka King takes us, the viewers, back to the civil rights era as the tale of proposed unity between Black Panther legend Fred Hampton (Daniel Kaluuya) and suspicious newcomer Bill O'Neal (LaKeith Stanfield). Also stars Jesse Plemons, Dominique Fishback, Dominique Thorne, Algee Smith and Martin...
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"Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die" Review [Ep. #108]
Recently went to the theater to see a new wacky film with themes of risky artificial intelligence (AI) - Gore Verbinski's Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (starring Sam Rockwell, Juno Temple, Haley Lu Richardson, Zazie Beetz, Michael Peña and Asim Chaudhry). Got any comments, review suggestions and...
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"Hollywood Shuffle" Review [Ep. #107]
Robert Townsend's directorial debut feature is a biting satire on Black stereotypes that run rampant in Hollywood - some to this very day. Sit back as the Western Wonder reviews Hollywood Shuffle (as part of Black History Month-centered reviews). Got any comments, review suggestions and other...
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"The Rip" Review [Ep. #106]
Affleck. Damon. Netflix. Three of these words craft another streaming-exclusive entry The Rip (stars Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Steven Yeun, Teyana Taylor, Sasha Calle and Kyle Chandler). Got any comments, review suggestions and other feedback? Email us at [email protected]. Want to stay…
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"Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer" Review [Ep. #105]
This holiday season, the Western Wonder revisits an old holiday special with a darkly humorous past as a novelty tune - "Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer". Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:18 - The Song History + Theories 3:19 - Review / Retrospective 11:11 - Outro Got any comments, review…
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"The Emperor's New Groove" 25th Anniversary Retrospective [Ep. #104]
Boom-bam, BABY! The Western Wonder covers the deeply unserious but absolutely hysterical Disney film The Emperor's New Groove (featuring the voices of David Spade, John Goodman, Eartha Kitt, Patrick Warburton and Wendie Malick). Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:51 - Production History & Info 6:09 -...
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"Flash Gordon" (45th Anniversary) Retrospective + Review [Ep. #103]
He's the savior of the universe, but is his film worth saving? In this episode, the Western Wonder takes a look at the cult classic sci-fi/B movie Flash Gordon (starring Sam J. Jones, Melody Anderson, Max von Sydow, Topol, Ornella Muti, Timothy Dalton and Brian Blessed). TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro...
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"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" 50th Anniversary Retrospective [Ep. #102]
Audio excerpts pitched down for copyright reasons. In this episode, the Western Wonder does a scene-by-scene look back at a film worth antici....pating for, The Rocky Horror Picture Show (starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick), celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Got any...
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"Sinners" Review [Ep. #101]
In this episode, in continuation of the Spooky Month lineup of horror reviews, the Western Wonder covers his favorite film of the year, Ryan Coogler's Sinners (starring Michael A. Jordan, Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton, Wunmi Mosaku, Hailee Steinfeld, Delroy Lindo, Jayme Lawson, Omar Benson…
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"Blacula" Review [Ep. #100]
In this latest installment of the Spooky Month season of reviews, the Western Wonder covers BLACULA (starring William Marshall, Vonetta McGee and Thalmus Rasulala). Got any comments, review suggestions and other feedback? Email us at [email protected]. Want to stay updated on the pod? Be sure...
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"The Monkey" Review [Ep. #99]
In this episode, the Western Wonder covers Osgood Perkins' THE MONKEY (stars Theo James, Theo James, Toy Monkey, Tatiana Maslany and more) as part of his SPOOKY SEASON horror film reviews. Got any comments, review suggestions and other feedback? Email us at [email protected]. Want to stay...
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Top 5 Movies of 2025 (So Far) ft. Curtis Elton [BONUS]
Recently, the Western Wonder was joined by past collaborator and friend Curtis Elton to run down a list of some of their favorite films of the year so far including Sinners, The Naked Gun, Fantastic Four: The First Steps and Superman. Got any comments, review suggestions and other feedback? Email...
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"Weapons" Review [Ep. #98]
In this episode, the Western Wonder reviews Zach Cregger's widely acclaimed horror/mystery film WEAPONS (stars Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Benedict Wong, Amy Madigan, Alden Ehrenreich, Cary Christopher and Austin Abrams). Stay tuned for a preview of horror movie content at the end. Got any…
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2025 Fall Movie Preview (Smashing Machine, Wicked, Frankenstein & More) [BONUS EPISODE]
In this bonus episode, the Western Wonder takes a look at the upcoming fall slate of movies, including "THE SMASHING MACHINE", "ROOFMAN", "FRANKENSTEIN", "WICKED: FOR GOOD" and more. Got any comments, review suggestions and other feedback? Email us at [email protected]. Want to stay updated…
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"Highest 2 Lowest" Review [Ep. #97]
Spike Lee and Denzel Washington team up for a tale of crime and redemption in the Big Apple. Question is, will it be worth the watch? Find out as the Western Wonder reviews HIGHEST 2 LOWEST (remake of Akira Kurosawa's HIGH AND LOW). Got any comments, review suggestions and other feedback? Email…
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"Buck and the Preacher" Review [Ep. #96]
Sidney Poitier is a straight man. Harry Belafonte is a con man. The duo come together for a rousing rumble in the West in the heels of the Reconstruction era. The Western Wonder reviews a childhood classic BUCK AND THE PREACHER. Got any comments, review suggestions and other feedback? Email us at...
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"War of the Worlds" (2025) Review [Ep. #95]
Ice Cube turns in a masterclass performance as computer tech genius trying to save the world from an alien attack. Ya know, just another Friday. Anyways, the Western Wonder covers WAR OF THE WORLDS starring, as mentioned, Ice Cube.
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"Wolf Man" FCQ Review [Ep. #94]
In this episode, the Western Wonder briefly talks about WOLF MAN (stars Christopher Abbott and Julia Garner), one of his anticipated titles of the year that wasn't well received.
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"Madagascar" 20th Anniversary Retrospective [Ep. #93]
In this episode, the Western Wonder takes it back to childhood by looking back at MADAGASCAR, turning 20 this year. Got any comments, review suggestions and other feedback? Email us at [email protected]. Want to stay updated on the pod? Be sure to follow us on Instagram/Twitter via...
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"Lilo & Stitch" (2002) Review [Ep. #92]
In this episode, the Western Wonder throws it back to the original LILO & STITCH film ahead of the release of the live-action remake. Got any comments, review suggestions and other feedback? Email us at [email protected]. Want to stay updated on the pod? Be sure to follow us on...
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Netflix's "Havoc" Review + Quick Top 5 Check-In [Ep. #91]
In this episode, the Western Wonder reviews the Tom Hardy starring Netflix thriller HAVOC and rundown his top 5 movies of the year - so far. Got any comments, review suggestions and other feedback? Email us at [email protected]. Want to stay updated on the pod? Be sure to follow us on...
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Too Many Mickeys! "Mickey 17" Review [Ep. #90]
Oscar winning filmmaker Bong Joon-Ho returns with MICKEY 17 (stars Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, Mark Ruffalo and Toni Collette), a sci-fi/dramedy about a disposable man who teams up with... well, himself. Got any comments, review suggestions and other feedback? Email us at…
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2025 Oscars Recap [Ep. #89]
In this episode, I recap this year's Academy Awards, from its highs to its gritty, gutsy lows. Got any comments, review suggestions and other feedback? Email us at [email protected]. Want to stay updated on the pod? Be sure to follow us on Instagram/Twitter via (@picaflicpod) - we can also be...
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"Nickel Boys" Review [Ep. #88]
In this episode, I reviewed the two-time Academy Award nominated film NICKEL BOYS (stars Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Hamish Linklater and Fred Hechinger). Got any comments, review suggestions and other feedback? Email us at [email protected]. Want to stay updated on...
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"Companion" Mini Review [Ep. #87]
In this episode, I share my thoughts on COMPANION (stars Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid and Lukas Gage). Got any comments, review suggestions and other feedback? Email us at [email protected]. Want to stay updated on the pod? Be sure to follow us on Instagram/Twitter via (@picaflicpod) - we can...
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"The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water" 10th Anniversary Review [Ep. #86]
In this episode, the Western Wonder looks back at the second SpongeBob movie "Sponge Out of Water" and whether it holds up or not. Got any comments, review suggestions and other feedback? Email us at [email protected]. Want to stay updated on the pod? Be sure to follow us on Instagram/Twitter...
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"Sonic the Hedgehog 3" Review [Ep. #85]
In this "Flickie Quickie Corner" mini-review segment, the Western Wonder reviews the latest Sonic film (stars Jim Carrey, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter and Krysten Ritter and featuring the voices of Ben Schwartz, Idris Elba, Keanu Reeves and Colleen O'Shaughnessy). Got any comments, review...
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2025 Oscar Nominations Are Out! My "Concepts of Thoughts" & Early Predictions [Ep. #84]
In this episode, the Western Wonder goes over select categories for this year's Academy Awards and rambles through early winner predictions. Got any comments, review suggestions and other feedback? Email us at [email protected]. Want to stay updated on the pod? Be sure to follow us on...
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Most Anticipated Movies of 2025! [Ep. #83]
In this episode, I go over some of my anticipated movies of the year (plus honorable mentions) including "Michael", "Mickey 17", "Captain America: Brave New World" and "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery". Got any comments, review suggestions and other feedback? Email us at...
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The Boys are Back in Town! | "Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl" Review [Ep. #82]
The Western Wonder reviews the long-awaited Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl - the first full-length feature film from the franchise in nearly 20 years. Got any comments, review suggestions and other feedback? Email us at [email protected]. Want to stay updated on the pod? Be sure to...
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The Return of Squid Game (Season 2) | My Thoughts So Far [Ep. #81]
Squid Game, Netflix's crown jewel, has returned for a new season. Here's some of my thoughts on the latest season as I finish my watch.... Got any comments, review suggestions and other feedback? Email us at [email protected]. Want to stay updated on the pod? Be sure to follow us on...
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"Last Holiday" Christmas Movie Review [Ep. #80]
In this episode, the Western Wonder discusses some of his thoughts on one of his favorite comfort movies to watch during the holiday season - LAST HOLIDAY (starring Queen Latifah, LL Cool J, Timothy Hutton, Giancarlo Esposito and Alicia Witt). ------ Got any comments, review suggestions and other...
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"The Madness" Netflix Limited Series Review [Ep. #79]
Lies and accusations sends a media pundit on a journey to defend his name while protecting his estranged family. In this episode, check out the Western Wonder's thoughts on Netflix limited series THE MADNESS (starring Colman Domingo). Got any comments, review suggestions and other feedback? Email...
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"The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie" 25th Anniversary Retrospective [Ep. #78]
In this episode, the Western Wonder goes back to a staple of his childhood movie viewings - THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE (featuring the voices of Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Clancy Brown, Mr. Lawrence, Rodger Bumpass, Jeffrey Tambor, Scarlett Johansson and Alec Baldwin). Got any comments, review…
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"The Substance" Review + Mini-Grammy Segment [Ep. #77]
In this episode, the Western Wonder covers the body horror film THE SUBSTANCE (starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid) and briefly talks about this year's Grammy nominations. (Skip to 2:25 if you want to bypass the mini-Grammys segment.) Got any comments, review suggestions and...
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The Innovator of Zombie Movies? "Night of the Living Dead" (1968) Review | Ep. #76 (Horror Review Series '24)
In round THREE of the Western Wonder's Horror Review Series, George A. Romero's beloved 1968 zombie prototype horror NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD is covered. Regarded as a progressive project in more ways than one, will it hold up on the Pic-a-Flic ratings scale? Listen to find out! Got any comments,...
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"Late Night with the Devil" Review [Ep. #75] (Horror Review Series '24)
The second of four horror-centered reviews, the Western Wonder unwraps some of his thoughts on the supernatural/found footage horror film LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL (starring David Dastmalchian). Got any comments, review suggestions and other feedback? Email us at [email protected]. Want to…
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"In a Violent Nature" Review [Ep. #74] (Horror Review Series '24)
The first of four Horror Review Series installments for the Pic-a-Flic Podcast kicks off with the Canadian indie horror film IN A VIOLENT NATURE, filmed from the killer's point of view. (Streaming on Shudder) Got any comments, review suggestions and other feedback? Email us at...
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"Kinds of Kindness" Review [Ep. #73]
In this episode, the Western Wonder reviews Yorgos Lanthimos' surreal anthology pic KINDS OF KINDNESS (stars Jesse Plemons, Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, Margaret Qualley, Hong Chau, Joe Alwyn, Mamoudou Athie and Hunter Schaefer). Want to stay updated on the pod? Be sure to follow us on...
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"Black Mark: The Stars Have Scars" (Award-Winning Documentary) Review [Ep. #72]
In this episode, the Western Wonder previews the upcoming documentary short film Black Mark (a pilot for a docuseries in the works) helmed by former NBA heavyweight Matt Barnes. Want to stay updated on the pod? Be sure to follow us on Instagram/Twitter via (@picaflicpod) - we can also be found...
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"The Fall Guy" Review [Ep. #71]
In this episode, the Western Wonder reviews a recent action-comedy film that seems like it came and went: THE FALL GUY (starring Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Hannah Waddingham, Winston Duke and Stephanie Hsu). Want to stay updated on the pod? Be sure to follow us on...
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"The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat" | Flickie Quickie Corner (Mini-Review) (Ep. #70)
Kicking off my series within a series known as the "Flickie Quickie Corner" (featuring fast-paced reviews in under 2-4 minutes) is a very moving adaptation of THE SUPREMES AT EARL'S ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT (starring Aunjanue Ellis, Sanaa Lathan, Uzo Aduba, Russell Hornsby, Mekhi Phifer and Julian…
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An Underrated Banger! | "Bowfinger" Review & 25th Anniversary Retrospective [Ep. #69]
In this episode, the Western Wonder reviews the extremely underrated comedy Bowfinger, directed by legendary Muppet performer Frank Oz and starring Steve Martin, Eddie Murphy (in dual roles), Heather Graham and Christine Baranski. Want to stay updated on the pod? Be sure to follow us on...
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"The Bikeriders" Review [Ep. #68]
Elvis and Venom walk into a bar to join a gang... the results may shock (or bore) you. Check out my review of "The Bikeriders" (starring Tom Hardy, Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, Michael Shannon, Toby Wallace, Mike Faist and Norman Reedus among others). Want to stay updated on the pod? Be sure to...
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"The Color Purple" (2023 Version) Review [Ep. #67] | A Jubilant, Triumphant Rendition...
In this Pic-a-Flic installment, we take a look at the 2023 film adaptation of The Color Purple (stars Fantasia Barrino, Colman Domingo, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Corey Hawkins, Halle Bailey, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, H.E.R. and others) - based on the Broadway musical adaptation of the…
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