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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

We’re kicking off with the mind-bending thriller Exit 8. Based on the viral "liminal space" gaming phenomenon, this film takes the simple premise of an endless underground walkway and turns it into a claustrophobic nightmare. If you see something out of the ordinary, turn back immediately.Fun Flix Fact: To capture that unsettling, clinical feel, the production team spent weeks studying "liminal spaces" and urban legends. They built a massive, modular set that could be rearranged overnight, ensuring the actors—and the audience—never quite knew which way was out.The Anomaly Rule: Keep your eyes peeled! There are exactly 24 subtle anomalies hidden in the background throughout the film. Only the eagle-eyed will spot the man with two shadows or the posters that change text when the camera pans!Next, we’re heading to rural Ireland for Hokum. Adam Scott stars as Ohm, a cynical novelist who retreats to a remote hotel to scatter his parents' ashes—only to find himself obsessed with the legend of a witch trapped in a locked honeymoon suite.Fun Flix Fact: This is the latest from director Damian McCarthy (Oddity), who is quickly becoming the king of "Irish Folk Horror."Trivia: Adam Scott actually spent time with local Irish writers to perfect the "abrasive author" vibe of his character, even keeping a prop journal during filming to write "bleak" plot twists for his fictional books.To celebrate 15 years of high-concept sci-fi, we’re revisiting Duncan Jones’ Source Code. Jake Gyllenhaal has exactly eight minutes to find a bomber on a train—over and over again. We discuss why this remains one of the tightest, most rewatchable thrillers of the 2010s.Fun Flix Fact: To keep the "reset" feeling fresh, the crew built a train car that could be dismantled in seconds. Jake Gyllenhaal actually did his own "stunt" of falling out of the train, performing the sequence dozens of times to get the perfect physics for the loop.For this week’s Hidden Gem, we’re heading home for some high-stakes Australian horror. Dangerous Animals stars Hassie Harrison and Jai Courtney in a brutal survival thriller set on a remote stretch of coastline. When a dream holiday turns into a fight against the tide—and what’s in it—things get very dark, very quickly.Fun Flix Fact: The film was shot entirely on location along the Gold Coast, making the most of the stunning (and terrifying) Queensland surf. To keep the shark encounters looking visceral, the production used a mix of "discovery-grade" animatronics and real-life shark footage rather than relying solely on CGI.Local Legends: Keep an eye out for several Aussie cameos in the opening scenes!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 2:38 Shoutouts3:39 Movie News13:00 New on Streaming18:06 New Trailers24:53 Anniversary Corner27:02 Exit 8 Review35:25 Hokum Review46:22 Hidden Gem47:07 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

We’re starting with the cinematic event of the season: Antoine Fuqua’s massive biopic, Michael. Starring Jaafar Jackson in a breakout performance as his uncle, Michael Jackson, this film covers everything from the Jackson 5 era to the legendary Bad tour.Fun Flix Fact: Talk about keeping it in the family! Jaafar Jackson didn’t just win the role because of his last name; director Antoine Fuqua said he was "blown away" by the uncanny resemblance in his voice and dance moves during a worldwide search.Era Magic: To capture the passage of time, the production used specific filming techniques and lens types for each decade, subtly shifting from the warm, grainier look of the 1970s to the sharp, high-contrast "pop" of the late 80s.Next, we’re shifting gears to the high-stakes world of political manipulation in The Wizard of the Kremlin. Directed by Olivier Assayas, it stars Paul Dano as Vadim Baranov, the "spin doctor" who helped shape the rise of Vladimir Putin.Fun Flix Fact: Jude Law takes on the daunting task of playing Vladimir Putin. Interestingly, the film chooses to have the cast speak in their natural accents (mostly British and American) rather than putting on Russian accents—a choice intended to emphasize the universal nature of power and media manipulation.Book to Screen: The film is based on the award-winning 2022 novel by Giuliano da Empoli, which was so popular in France that it became a major political talking point during the real-world elections!To tie into our review of Michael, we’re looking back 10 years at the 2016 biopic Nina, starring Zoe Saldaña as the legendary Nina Simone. We discuss the parallels—and the massive differences—in how these two films handle the legacy of musical giants.Fun Flix Fact: This film remains one of the most controversial biopics in recent history. Mary J. Blige was originally cast as Nina Simone back in 2010 but had to drop out due to scheduling and funding delays, leading to Saldaña taking the lead.The Legacy: Unlike the Michael biopic, which was made with the Estate's cooperation, Nina Simone’s family famously refused to endorse this film. Zoe Saldaña herself has since expressed deep regret about the role, sparking a decade-long conversation about casting and authenticity in Hollywood.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 3:10 Shoutouts4:09 Movie News09:49 New on Streaming11:09 New Trailers20:33 Anniversary Corner23:27 Michael Review40:03 The Wizard of the Kremlin Review47:07 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

Forget everything you know about the "Dark Universe"—Lee Cronin (Evil Dead Rise) is bringing us a version of The Mummy that is pure, unadulterated horror. This isn't an adventure romp; it’s a claustrophobic, terrifying descent into ancient malice. We discuss if Cronin’s signature "family horror" style works for this legendary monster.Fun Flix Fact: Lee Cronin is a stickler for practical effects. For the "sandstorm" sequences, the production reportedly used over 20 tonnes of dyed walnut shells instead of CGI to ensure the actors were actually struggling to breathe and move on camera. It gives the film a gritty, "in-your-teeth" texture you just can't fake!Next, we’re shifting gears to the London-set heist thriller Fuze. Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Theo James, the film follows a daring robbery that takes place during the chaos of a real-life unexploded World War II bomb discovery.Fun Flix Fact: Director David Mackenzie reunited with his Outlaw King lead, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, for this project. Mackenzie is a master of building slow-burn tension, and he used the "emptied" streets of London to create a strangely eerie, post-apocalyptic vibe for the heist.Production Trivia: The "bomb" used in the film was a meticulously detailed replica of a 500kg German SC500 bomb. The prop was so realistic that the production team had to keep it covered with tarps whenever they weren't filming to avoid causing a genuine public panic!To celebrate a decade of occult excellence, we’re revisiting the 2016 Irish horror masterpiece A Dark Song. This isn't your typical "jump scare" movie; it’s a grueling, slow-burn ritual that explores the absolute limits of human grief.Fun Flix Fact: The film was shot in a real, isolated country house in County Wicklow, Ireland. To keep the atmosphere authentic, the actors remained mostly isolated on-site throughout the shoot, mirroring the "sealing of the house" that takes place in the film.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. Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave.Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family!00:00 Intro 2:01 Shoutouts4:49 Movie News10:48 New on Streaming14:16 New Trailers25:16 Anniversary Corner27:21 Lee Cronin’s The Mummy Review40:22 Fuze Review50:20 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

We’re kicking things off with the chilling debut from writer-director Ian Tuason, Undertone. Nina Kiri stars as Evy, a skeptical paranormal podcaster who moves home to care for her dying mother. When she’s sent a series of mysterious audio recordings, she discovers that some messages are better left undeciphered.Fun Flix Fact: Talk about a "personal" horror story—director Ian Tuason actually filmed the entire movie in his own childhood home! He drew inspiration from his real-life experiences as a caregiver, which adds a deeply unsettling layer of authenticity to Evy’s isolation.Sound Check: You might want to listen to your nursery rhymes a bit more carefully after this. The film reveals a creepy hidden message in "Baa, Baa, Black Sheep" when played in reverse. We won't spoil what it says, but you’ll never look at woolly jumpers the same way again!For our Anniversary Corner, we’re celebrating 10 years of the film that turned the home-invasion genre on its head: Mike Flanagan’s Hush. Since it hit screens in April 2016, this cat-and-mouse thriller has become a "must-watch" for horror fans.Fun Flix Fact: Director Mike Flanagan and lead actress Kate Siegel are actually married in real life! They co-wrote the script together by acting out the scenes in their own house to see which "jumps" and "hides" felt the most realistic.Silence is Golden: Flanagan’s goal was to create a film "without dialogue." Out of the movie's 81-minute runtime, there are only about 15 minutes of spoken words, forcing the audience to rely entirely on visual cues and sound design—much like the film’s deaf-mute protagonist, Maddie.Budget Brilliance: Proving you don't need Marvel-level money to make a hit, Hush was made for just $1 million. It’s a masterclass in how to build unbearable tension with just one location and a handful of actors.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. Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave.Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family!00:00 Intro 3:33 Shoutouts4:23 Movie News14:05 New on Streaming19:13 New Trailers25:20 Anniversary Corner28:51 Undertone Review42:25 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

We’re kicking off with the latest pulse-pounding thriller from South Korean action maestro Ryoo Seung-wan. Streaming now on Netflix, Humint takes us to Vladivostok, where a South Korean agent (Zo In-sung) and a North Korean official (Park Jeong-min) find themselves in a deadly game of "human intelligence" gone wrong.Fun Flix Fact: This film completes director Ryoo’s "Overseas Location" trilogy, following The Berlin File and Escape from Mogadishu. If you love the kinetic "gun-fu" of John Woo, you’ll notice several stylistic nods—Ryoo has described this film as his ultimate homage to the Hong Kong action legend!Production Trivia: To get that authentic, gritty feel of the North Korea-Russia border, the production spent months filming in extreme cold. The cast reportedly had to use special heated suits under their costumes to keep their muscles from seizing up during those breathless hand-to-hand fight scenes.To celebrate a decade of South Korean cinematic excellence, we’re revisiting the 2016 masterpiece The Wailing. It’s the film that took the "possession" genre, mixed it with police procedural and folk horror, and left us all staring at the screen in stunned silence.The Ritual: The intense, bone-shaking shaman ritual scene took four days to film. Actor Hwang Jung-min performed the sequence with such intensity that many of the extras—and even some of the crew—felt physically unsettled, wondering if they were accidentally summoning something real!For this week's Hidden Gem, we’re recommending the gnarly "family horror" flick Dust Bunny. It marks the feature directorial debut of Bryan Fuller (Hannibal) and stars the incomparable Mads Mikkelsen as a hitman who is hired by an eight-year-old girl to kill the monster under her bed.Fun Flix Fact: This is a mini Hannibal reunion! Fuller wrote the role of the hitman specifically for Mads Mikkelsen. When Mads read the script, his only note was that his co-star, Sophie Sloan, was so good he wanted her to keep her thick Scottish accent—but she ended up teaching herself a perfect American accent via TikTok in just two weeks!Visual Magic: The film was heavily inspired by the "Amblin" era of the 80s (The Goonies, Gremlins). To capture that "scary-but-enchanted" look, the production team used practical puppets for the "Dust Bunny" monster, ensuring that when it rises from the floorboards, it has a terrifying, tangible weight.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. Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave.Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family!00:00 Intro 2:58 Shoutouts5:27 Movie News14:05 New on Streaming16:56 New Trailers26:14 Anniversary Corner29:29 Humint Review38:23 Hidden Gem (Dust Bunny)44:23 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

We’re kicking off with the gonzo, blood-soaked action-horror They Will Kill You. Zazie Beetz stars as Asia, an ex-convict who takes a job as a housekeeper in a swanky Manhattan apartment building called "The Virgil" to find her missing sister. Little does she know, the residents are part of a Satanic cult that stay immortal by sacrificing the help.Fun Flix Fact: Director Kirill Sokolov actually got the idea for the movie from his own life! When he moved into a new apartment, he discovered a hidden hallway behind a kitchen cabinet that led into his neighbour's flat—leading him and his wife to joke that they were living in the middle of a cult.Gore Galore: The film uses a massive amount of practical effects. That sentient, rolling eyeball you see scouting the corridors? It was a real physical prop, not CGI, designed to give the film a visceral, "old-school" horror feel. To celebrate 15 years of Zack Snyder’s most divisive spectacle, we’re revisiting Sucker Punch. It’s the film Snyder famously described as "Alice in Wonderland with machine guns," and we’re breaking down whether its "layers of reality" still hold up in 2026.Fun Flix Fact: This film has a massive Aussie connection! Both Emily Browning (Babydoll) and Abbie Cornish (Sweet Pea) are Australians, bringing some local powerhouse talent to Snyder’s stylized world.What Could Have Been: Amanda Seyfried was originally cast as the lead, Babydoll. She had to turn it down due to scheduling conflicts with her show Big Love, leading Emily Browning to step in and make the role her own.Hidden Talents: Extensive musical and dance numbers were actually filmed for the movie but were largely cut from the theatrical release. If you’ve only seen the cinema version, you’re missing out on some seriously impressive choreography!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. Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave.Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family!00:00 Intro 3:03 Shoutouts4:42 Movie News12:56 New on Streaming17:09 New Trailers24:09 Anniversary Corner26:20 They Will Kill You Review   38:59 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

First up, we’re launching into orbit with the highly anticipated adaptation of Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary. Ryan Gosling stars as Ryland Grace, a scientist who wakes up on a spaceship with no memory and a very important job: saving the sun.The "Rocky" Factor: The alien, Rocky, wasn't CGI! He was a physical, 3D-printed puppet controlled by a team of five puppeteers dubbed "The Rockyteers," allowing Gosling to actually improvise with his co-star.The Le Domas family might be gone, but the game is just getting started. Samara Weaving returns as Grace, but this time she’s joined by her estranged sister (Kathryn Newton) as they take on the "High Council" of elite families.Fun Flix Fact: To keep the sisterly bond authentic, Samara Weaving and Kathryn Newton were handcuffed together for a large portion of the shoot. They eventually had to switch to rubber handcuffs because the real metal ones were causing too many bruises during the action scenes!It’s been 20 years since Al Gore’s groundbreaking climate documentary changed the conversation forever. We’re revisiting this Oscar-winner because it ties in perfectly with the "planetary salvation" stakes of Project Hail Mary.Fun Flix Fact: This was the first-ever documentary to win an Academy Award for Best Original Song (I Need to Wake Up by Melissa Etheridge).For our Hidden Gem, we’re shouting about the twisted thriller The Good Boy. Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough star as a seemingly normal couple who kidnap a delinquent teen to "rehabilitate" him into being the perfect son.Fun Flix Fact: Stephen Graham’s character, Chris, wears a very specific, slightly "off" wig throughout the film. It was designed to make him look trustworthy yet subtly unsettling—a classic Kubrickian touch from director Jan Komasa.Method Acting: To prepare for the role of the kidnapped Tommy, actor Anson Boon spent weeks in a "feral" mindset to capture the desperation of a boy living on a literal leash.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. Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave.Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family!00:00 Intro 2:03 Shoutouts3:59 Movie News14:35 New on Streaming18:42 New Trailers25:58 Anniversary Corner28:37 Project Hail Mary Review  40:08 Ready Or Not 2 Review43:57 Hidden Gem (The Good Boy)50:20 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

We’re kicking off with the high-octane sci-fi actioner War Machine, now streaming on Netflix. Alan Ritchson stars as a Ranger candidate who finds that his final training exercise has been crashed by a literal killing machine from another world. It’s gritty, it’s loud, and it’s exactly what you want from an old-school action flick.Fun Flix Fact: To keep the "Ranger" vibe authentic, the production was filmed in the rugged terrain of Victoria, Australia, and Queenstown, New Zealand. Ritchson reportedly did the majority of his own stunts, including carrying a "wounded" teammate through treacherous terrain—which is basically a Tuesday for him!Next, we’re heading to 1930s Chicago for Maggie Gyllenhaal’s bold new vision, The Bride!. Forget the passive monster you know; Jessie Buckley delivers a powerhouse performance as a resurrected woman who refuses to be anyone's "companion," leading Christian Bale’s "Frank" on a violent, romantic rampage.Fun Flix Fact: Maggie Gyllenhaal was inspired to write the script after seeing a tattoo of the Bride of Frankenstein on a stranger's arm! Also, Christian Bale’s version of the monster specifically insists on being called "Frank"—apparently, even the undead have branding preferences.To celebrate 15 years of alien invasions, we’re looking back at the military-focused Battle: Los Angeles. This film brought a "boots-on-the-ground" documentary style to the sci-fi genre, following a squad of Marines through a literal war zone in the streets of LA.Fun Flix Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life "Battle of Los Angeles" in 1942, where US forces fired over 1,400 rounds of anti-aircraft ammunition at what they believed were enemy planes, though no wreckages were ever found. UFO enthusiasts have been debating what was actually up there for decades!For our Hidden Gem, we’re shouting about Gore Verbinski’s trippy new satire, Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die. Sam Rockwell plays a dishevelled man from the future who takes a diner hostage to recruit a motley crew of patrons to stop a rogue AI.Fun Flix Fact: Rockwell’s character reveals in the film that this is his 117th attempt to save the world! The movie is packed with "glitchy" visual details that hint at the characters being trapped in a simulation long before the big reveal at the end.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. Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave.Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family!00:00 Intro 2:27 Shoutouts4:40 Movie News12:43 New on Streaming17:56 New Trailers22:40 Anniversary Corner24:36 War Machine Review  32:20 The Bride Review38:13 Hidden Gem (Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die)45:39 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

We start with the critically acclaimed Brazilian thriller The Secret Agent. Directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, it stars the brilliant Wagner Moura as a man on the run navigating the heights of Brazil’s military dictatorship in the 1970s. It’s a masterclass in tension and atmosphere.Fun Flix Fact: To achieve its stunning, retro look, the film was shot in anamorphic Panavision, the same format used for 1970s classics. The director even included a "two-faced cat" as an omen—a nod to Brazil’s own dual reality of the past and the future.The Ghostface mask is back! We’re reviewing the latest instalment of the legendary slasher franchise. Neve Campbell returns as Sidney Prescott, and this time, the stakes are personal as her daughter becomes the target.Fun Flix Fact: This is the first film in the entire franchise to be directed by Kevin Williamson, the man who actually wrote the original Scream (1996)! After 30 years of producing and writing, he finally stepped behind the camera to bring the Woodsboro story full circle.Finally for our main reviews, we’re heading to the 19th-century Caribbean for The Bluff. Priyanka Chopra Jonas plays a woman with a secret past who must protect her family when vicious buccaneers (led by a terrifying Karl Urban) invade her island.Fun Flix Fact: Priyanka Chopra Jonas performed a massive amount of her own stunts for this film. Drawing on her extensive background in Bollywood action cinema, she reportedly surprised the stunt team with her "hard-hitting physicality" during the brutal home-invasion sequences.To tie into the political intrigue of The Secret Agent, we’re celebrating 20 years of the film that earned Forest Whitaker his well-deserved Oscar. We revisit the terrifying regime of Idi Amin through the eyes of his personal Scottish doctor (James McAvoy).Fun Flix Fact: Forest Whitaker was so dedicated to the role that he stayed in character as Idi Amin even when the cameras weren't rolling. He learned to play the accordion, mastered the Ugandan accent, and even met with Amin’s real-life brother and former cabinet members to perfect the performance.For this week's Hidden Gem, we’re recommending the epic historical musical The Testament of Ann Lee. Amanda Seyfried stars as the founding leader of the Shakers in 18th-century Manchester and America.Fun Flix Fact: This is a rare breed—a "historical musical" shot on 70mm film! It features more than a dozen traditional Shaker hymns reimagined as rapturous musical numbers. If you loved Amanda in Les Misérables, you absolutely cannot miss her powerhouse vocals here.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. Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave.Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family!00:00 Intro 3:09 Shoutouts4:17 Movie News14:18 New on Streaming19:32 New Trailers27: 25 Anniversary Corner30:36 The Secret Agent Review  39:54 Scream 7 Review47:11 The Bluff Review50:30 Hidden Gem (The Testament of Ann Lee)56:24 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

We’re starting with the powerhouse British biopic I Swear. Starring the incredible Robert Aramayo (The Rings of Power), this film tells the true story of Scottish activist John Davidson and his life with Tourette’s Syndrome. It’s a raw, funny, and deeply moving look at a man who refused to be silenced by a world that didn't understand him.Fun Flix Fact: Robert Aramayo’s performance was so convincing that many viewers at the film's premiere genuinely believed he had Tourette’s! He spent months working closely with the real John Davidson to ensure every tic and vocalisation was performed with absolute authenticity and respect.Next, we’re heading to "The Junction" in the high-concept romantic drama Eternity. Elizabeth Olsen stars as Joan, a woman who reaches the afterlife only to be told she has one week to choose which husband she wants to spend eternity with: her first love who died young (Callum Turner), or the man she spent 65 years with (Miles Teller). It’s basically the ultimate "Would You Rather?"Fun Flix Fact: The film doesn't shy away from dark humour—Miles Teller’s character, Larry, actually ends up in the afterlife after choking on a pretzel at his grandchild’s gender reveal party. Talk about an undignified exit!To tie in with the themes of speech and perseverance in I Swear, we’re revisiting the 2011 Oscar-winner The King’s Speech. We discuss the parallels between King George VI’s struggle with his stammer and John Davidson’s journey to be heard.Fun Flix Fact: The production had a stroke of incredible luck just nine weeks before filming began. The grandson of the real Lionel Logue (the speech therapist played by Geoffrey Rush) discovered a hidden stash of his grandfather's original diaries and letters. These real-life documents were used to tweak the script for even more historical accuracy!Royal Secret: To help himself "feel" the stammer, Colin Firth reportedly used a physical trick of wearing a hot water bottle under his arm or placing a sharp object in his shoe during rehearsals to create the necessary physical tension.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. Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave.Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family!00:00 Intro 2:41 Shoutouts4:05 Movie News13:58 New on Streaming18:07 New Trailers32:04 I Swear Review  44:24 Whistle Review53:48 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

We kick things off with the star-studded drama Anniversary. This thriller (starring Diane Lane and Kyle Chandler) explores what happens when a family falls apart just as a mysterious new movement sweeps the country. It’s tense, emotional, and it definitely made us think twice about our next family reunion!Fun Flix Fact: Despite the heavy on-screen drama, the cast spent their breaks having high-stakes board game tournaments on set. Apparently, Kyle Chandler is a formidable Monopoly player and kept the bank on lockdown between takes!Next, we’re hitting the road for Crime 101, the gritty heist thriller that everyone’s talking about. It’s a high-octane game of cat-and-mouse between a brilliant jewel thief (Chris Hemsworth) and a relentless detective (Mark Ruffalo) along the Pacific Coast Highway.Fun Flix Fact: This film marks a massive on-screen reunion for Hemsworth and Ruffalo. To prepare for their rivalry, they avoided each other on set for the first few weeks of filming to keep their on-screen tension as authentic as possible!If you’re a fan of a good fright, you’ll love our review of Whistle. When a group of teenagers discovers an ancient, cursed whistle, they inadvertently summon an entity that hunts anyone who hears its call. It’s "don't make a sound" taken to a terrifying new level.Fun Flix Fact: Director Corin Hardy is a legend when it comes to practical effects. He insisted that the "Creature" be played by a physical performer in a custom suit rather than using CGI, meaning the terrified reactions from the young cast are often very, very real!For this week's Anniversary Corner, we’re hacking into the mainframe to celebrate 25 years of the slick, stylish Swordfish. Starring Halle Berry, John Travolta, and Hugh Jackman, it’s the ultimate early-2000s tech-thriller.Fun Flix Fact: The film’s incredible opening explosion was filmed using a "bullet-time" rig featuring 135 different cameras. At the time, it was one of the most expensive and complex practical stunts ever choreographed for a film!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. Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave.Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family!00:00 Intro 2:22 Shoutouts3:37 Movie News7:08 New on Streaming10:58 New Trailers18:11 Anniversary Corner  20:43 Anniversary Review29:03 Crime 101 Review35:00 Whistle Review42:24 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

We’re diving into the claustrophobic and intense world of Wasteman, the debut feature from director Calum Macdiarmid. David Jonsson (who you’ll recognise from Alien: Romulus) delivers a stunning, restrained performance as Taylor, a man desperately trying to keep his head down and secure his parole.But when his new cellmate, the volatile Dee (Tom Blyth), drags him into a vicious prison power struggle, Taylor’s future is thrown into jeopardy. It’s 90 minutes of pure, high-stakes tension that’ll leave you breathless.Fun Flix Fact: To keep things authentic, the film was shot at Shepton Mallet Prison in Somerset. It’s the oldest operating prison in the UK (dating back to 1610!) before it closed in 2013. The cast and crew reportedly felt the "heavy" atmosphere of the real-life cells during filming, which definitely translates to the screen!To tie into our prison theme, we’re looking back 10 years at Ava DuVernay’s masterpiece, 13th. This powerhouse documentary explores the history of racial inequality and the "prison-industrial complex" in the United States. A decade later, its message remains as piercing and urgent as ever.Fun Flix Fact: Talk about making history—13th was the first-ever documentary to open the New York Film Festival! It was produced in total secrecy, and the film world only found out it even existed when the festival programme was announced.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. Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave.Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family!00:00 Intro 3:18 Shoutouts5:45 Movie News11:54 New on Streaming19:51 New Trailers24:28 Anniversary Corner  27:33 Wasteman Review39:00 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

Lock your doors and hide your resumes—we’re diving into the absolute best (and bloodiest) cinema has to offer this week. Whether you’re here for the jumpscares or the biting social satire, we’ve got you covered!The "Venus, Oregon" nightmare finally comes to a close. We’re reviewing the final chapter of Renny Harlin’s ambitious trilogy. Maya (Madelaine Petsch) is back, but things get weirdly intimate this time as she faces off against Scarecrow in what director Renny Harlin calls a "dark romance." Does this conclusion stick the landing, or are we just happy to finally leave that cabin?Fun Flix Fact: This trilogy was a massive undertaking—all three movies were filmed simultaneously over 91 days in Slovakia. Because they shot out of order, Madelaine Petsch had to keep a "trauma diary" just to remember exactly how much her character, Maya, was supposed to be spiraling in any given scene!Sam Raimi is officially back in the director's chair for the R-rated survival thriller Send Help. Starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien, it follows an office manager and her nightmare boss after a plane crash. It’s part Cast Away, part Misery, and 100% Raimi chaos.Fun Flix Fact: There is a scene involving a "fake-out castration" that had audiences screaming (and then laughing) in theaters. To get those "geysers of blood" just right, Raimi used his signature practical effects—mechanical bladders that actually drenched the actors. Dylan O’Brien reportedly had to stay perfectly still for four minutes while the "blood" sprayed everywhere!To celebrate 20 years of the film that basically invented the modern home-invasion genre, we’re revisiting the French masterpiece Ils. If you think The Strangers is scary, you haven't seen the original inspiration. We discuss how this 74-minute lean, mean thriller still holds the crown for the best "Why are you doing this?" reveal in history.Fun Flix Fact: The actress Olivia Bonamy (who plays Clémentine) suffers from severe claustrophobia in real life. When you see her character panicking while crawling through those narrow, muddy underground tunnels at the end of the film? That’s not acting—that’s genuine terror!For this week’s Hidden Gem, we’re talking about the latest masterpiece from the legendary Park Chan-wook (Oldboy). No Other Choice stars Lee Byung-hun as an unemployed paper mill manager who decides that the only way to get a job in this economy is to... well, literally eliminate his competition. It’s a pitch-black satire on capitalism that will have you laughing and cringing in equal measure.Fun Flix Fact: Despite the movie being a dark comedy, lead star Lee Byung-hun recently admitted he had no idea he was making a "slapstick" film until the world premiere at the Venice Film Festival! He thought he was playing a serious, tragic character, but when the audience started roaring with laughter at his "clumsy" assassination attempts, he realized he’d accidentally become a comedy star.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. Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave.Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family!00:00 Intro 3:01 Shoutouts3:47 Movie News13:23 New on Streaming16:05 New Trailers23:53 Anniversary Corner  27:46 The Strangers: Part 3 Review37:17 Send Help Review 46: 29 No Other Choice (Hidden Gem)54:53 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

From rabid chimps in Hawaii to AI judges in the near future, we are covering the wild, the weird, and the wonderful in this week's episode.We’re going bananas (sorry, had to) over the new horror sensation Primate, directed by Johannes Roberts (47 Meters Down). Set in sunny Hawaii, this isn’t your average vacation—it’s a "slasher" where the killer is a pet chimp named Ben who has contracted a nasty case of rabies. We discuss if this 90-minute monkey-fest is worth your time. Fun Flix Fact: The film stars Oscar-winner Troy Kotsur (CODA). Director Johannes Roberts uses Kotsur’s deafness to create an incredibly tense scene where the movie goes completely silent, showing us the horror from his perspective as the rabid chimp stalks around him entirely unheard!Next, we’re checking out Mercy, the high-concept sci-fi thriller starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson. Pratt plays a detective accused of a crime who has exactly 90 minutes to prove his innocence to an AI judge he actually helped create. It’s a race against the clock that will make you look at your Smart Home devices a little differently.Fun Flix Fact: Director Timur Bekmambetov—the visionary behind the "curving bullets" in Wanted—designed the trial to play out in near real-time. The 90-minute ticking clock in the movie almost perfectly matches the film's actual runtime!Since Primate has us obsessed with "Maniac Monkeys," we’re traveling back 40 years to the cult classic Link. Starring a young Elisabeth Shue, this British horror features a super-intelligent chimp (who is also a butler!) who turns homicidal when he’s threatened with retirement.Fun Flix Fact: "Link" was actually played by an orangutan named Locke! To make him look like a chimpanzee, the trainers had to dye his fur black and fit him with prosthetic ears. It worked so well that most audiences never even realized he was a different species!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. Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave.Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family!00:00 Intro 2:59 Shoutouts3:42 Movie News10:52 New on Streaming18:59 New Trailers24:37 Anniversary Corner  27: 05 Primate Review35:24 Mercy Review 48:05 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

This week, we are witnessing a historic Hollywood reunion as the ultimate bromance returns to the big screen (well, the Netflix screen) for an all-out war on the streets of Miami!We’re breaking down Joe Carnahan’s gritty, pulse-pounding thriller The Rip. Matt Damon and Ben Affleck reunite as detectives in a specialised narcotics unit who stumble upon a literal fortune in cartel cash. It’s a "pressure cooker" movie that tests loyalty, greed, and that famous Damon-Affleck chemistry. Is it the high-stakes heist of the year or does it get lost in the Florida heat? We’ve got the full breakdown.Fun Flix Fact: The movie is actually based on a wild real-life 2016 raid in Miami! In the real case, officers found $24 million in cash hidden behind a false wall in an attic—all packed inside of orange Home Depot buckets. In the movie, they even used a cash-sniffing beagle named Wilbur to find the stash, just like the real K9 unit did!To celebrate our main men being back in uniform, we’re heading to Boston for our Anniversary Corner to discuss Martin Scorsese’s masterpiece, The Departed.We look at how Matt Damon’s role as the slimy, double-crossing Colin Sullivan in 2006 paved the way for his performance as a morally gray cop in The Rip. It's been 20 years, but the tension of "who is the rat?" still holds up perfectly.Fun Flix Fact: Jack Nicholson (Frank Costello) was so committed to his New York roots that he flat-out refused to wear a Boston Red Sox hat in the movie, despite it being set in Boston. He actually forced the production to let him wear a New York Yankees cap in several scenes instead—just to spite the local fans!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. Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave.Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family!00:00 Intro 3:26 Shoutouts4:46 Movie News19:57 New on Streaming31:09 New Trailers39:44 Anniversary Corner  42: 46 The Rip Review54:51 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

This week, we’re surviving the apocalypse and dominating the table tennis court! Grab your paddle and your hazard suit because we’ve got a massive double-feature review for you.The Rage Virus is back, and it’s bleaker than ever! We review Nia DaCosta’s haunting and brutal sequel, The Bone Temple. Picking up right after the events of Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later (2025), this chapter follows Ralph Fiennes as a doctor tending to an ossuary of the lost, while Jack O’Connell gives a terrifying performance as a Teletubbies-obsessed cult leader. Is it the best entry in the franchise since the original? We’re breaking down that Duran Duran-fueled soundtrack and that explosive ending!Fun Flix Fact: While Danny Boyle shot sections of the previous film using iPhone 15 Pro cameras for a gritty look, Nia DaCosta shifted to the high-end Arri Alexa 35 for The Bone Temple, giving this sequel a much more cinematic and deliberate visual style.From the Safdie school of high-anxiety cinema comes Marty Supreme, starring Timothée Chalamet. We discuss Chalamet’s transformative turn as Marty Mauser, a narcissistic 1950s ping pong prodigy. It’s a dizzying, fast-paced dive into obsession, "orange balls," and 1950s New York.Fun Flix Fact: Timothée Chalamet didn’t just show up to play—he spent months training with professional table tennis players to ensure his "hustler" form looked legitimate on screen! Also, listen closely during the tournament scenes; that’s Robert Pattinson providing the uncredited voice of the British umpire!To tie into the virus-ravaged world of The Bone Temple, we’re stepping back 10 years to look at Resident Evil: The Final Chapter. We discuss how Alice’s final stand against the Umbrella Corporation compares to the grounded survivalism of the 28 Days/Years universe.Fun Flix Fact: The "Red Queen" AI in this film was played by Ever Gabo Anderson, who is the real-life daughter of lead actress Milla Jovovich and director Paul W.S. Anderson. Talk about a family business!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. Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave.Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family!00:00 Intro 02:07 Shoutouts03:51 Movie News15:34 New on Streaming21:32 New Trailers33:02 Anniversary Corner  35:56 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Review50:34 Marty Supreme Review 1:00:21 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

We’ve got a massive episode for you this week! From high-stakes heists to high-tide sci-fi, we’re covering the big hits hitting your living rooms right now.First up, we’re locking in with Dave Bautista in the gritty action-thriller Trap House. This isn't your average "tough guy" flick—Bautista plays a DEA agent caught in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse where one of the thieves is actually... his own rebellious teenager?! We discuss if this "Sicario meets The Breakfast Club" vibe actually works.Fun Flix Fact: This film reunites Dave Bautista with director Michael Dowse. The duo previously worked together on the 2019 buddy-comedy Stuber! It’s safe to say they’ve traded the Uber for some much heavier artillery this time around.Then, we’re heading over to Netflix for the mind-bending Korean sci-fi disaster film, The Great Flood. Starring Kim Da-mi (Itaewon Class) and Park Hae-soo (Squid Game), it starts as a survival story in a sinking apartment building but quickly morphs into a complex sci-fi mystery involving AI and time loops. Did it leave us drowning in confusion or riding the wave?Fun Flix Fact: To prepare for the intense submerged sequences, the cast spent months undergoing professional scuba diving and underwater breath-control training. Most of those "water-log" scenes are the real deal!For this week's Anniversary Corner, we’re looking back 25 years (yep, feel old yet?) at the cult classic drug-trafficking biopic Blow, starring Johnny Depp. Since Trap House deals with the fallout of the cartel world, it’s the perfect time to revisit the rise and fall of George Jung.Fun Flix Fact: Rachel Griffiths, who plays Johnny Depp's mother in the film, is actually five years younger than he is in real life! Talk about some incredible work from the hair and makeup department.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. Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave.Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family!00:00 Intro 01:53 Shoutouts03:34 Movie News17:06 New on Streaming20:13 New Trailers33:00 Anniversary Corner  35:12 Trap House Review45:11 The Great Flood Review 54:53 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

🎬 Welcome to The Flixters! Your Weekly Movie Mania Starts Now! 🍿Get ready for a wild ride from the halls of a creepy mansion to the depths of the jungle, because this week on The Flixters, we are diving into two of the buzziest releases of the season!First, we step into the shadows of the psychological thriller everyone’s talking about: The Housemaid. Starring the powerhouse duo of Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, this adaptation of Freida McFadden’s bestseller is full of twists, lies, and dangerous secrets. Fun Flix Fact: This film marks a rare departure into dark thriller territory for director Paul Feig, who is usually the mastermind behind comedies like Bridesmaids and Spy!Next, we’re heading into the Amazon—but this time, we’re bringing a sense of humour. We review the meta-comedy reboot of Anaconda, starring the comedy pairing of Jack Black and Paul Rudd. Does this self-aware take on the giant-snake genre deliver the laughs (and the scares), or is it just a bit of a coil?Fun Flix Fact: In the original 1997 Anaconda, the giant animatronic snake was so heavy and powerful that it once malfunctioned on set, nearly taking out the camera crew!Since we’re already dealing with oversized reptiles, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the 20th anniversary (give or take a year!) of the ultimate "high-concept" cult classic: Snakes on a Plane (2006).We look back at how this movie became an internet sensation before it even hit theaters and how it paved the way for the meta-humor we see in today's Anaconda reboot.Fun Flix Fact: Samuel L. Jackson famously signed onto the film based only on the title. When the studio tried to change it to the more generic Pacific Air Flight 121, Jackson told them, "You can't do that! That's the only reason I took the job!"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. Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave.Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family!00:00 Intro 02:46 Shoutouts05:30 Movie News17:24 New on Streaming22:46 New Trailers29:14 Anniversary Corner  32:52 The Housemaid Review44:31 Anaconda Review 52:15 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

🎬 Welcome to The Flixters! Your 2025 Year-in-Review & 2026 Mega-Preview! 🍿Grab your party poppers and a fresh bucket of popcorn, because this week on The Flixters, we’re reflecting on a wild year at the cinema and looking ahead to the massive slate of 2026!We kick things off by celebrating the films and shows that actually lived up to the hype this year! We’re breaking down why Sinners and Bring Her Back dominated the conversation, and why Zach Cregger’s Weapons left us absolutely floored.On the small screen, we dive into the nightmare fuel of IT: Welcome to Derry and the gut-wrenching brilliance of Adolescence.Not every movie can be a winner. We get honest about the year's biggest letdowns, including the box-office stumbles of Captain America: Brave New World, the digital disconnect of Tron: Ares, and why the latest War of the Worlds reboot just couldn't find its footing.Finally, we put on our future-goggles and take a peek at the movies we’re already losing sleep over for 2026!Marty Supreme: Timothée Chalamet playing a world-class ping pong jerk? We’re in. (Fact: Timothée actually spent months training with professional table tennis players to look like a pro!)Street Fighter: Can Jason Momoa as Blanka and 50 Cent as Balrog finally break the video-game movie curse?Godzilla: Minus Zero: The King of Monsters returns for a direct sequel to the Oscar-winning Minus One.The Odyssey: Christopher Nolan taking on Homer’s epic with Matt Damon and Tom Holland. This might be the biggest movie of the decade!Spider-Man: Brand New Day: Tom Holland is back in the suit, and we discuss what a "street-level" Spidey means for the MCU.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. Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave.Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family!00:00 Intro 02:35 Shoutouts04:49 Movie News13:34 New on Streaming1557 New Trailer22:22 2025 Highlights 40:38 2025 Lowlights49:24 Coming Up in 2026 1:01:46 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

🎬 Welcome to The Flixters! Your Weekly Movie Mania Starts Now! 🍿Pack your bags and hop on an Ikran, because this week we are returning to Pandora for one of the biggest cinematic events of the decade!James Cameron does it again! We’re breaking down the third installment of the epic saga, Avatar: Fire and Ash. This time, Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri face a new, darker threat: the Ash People. Led by the fearsome Varang (Oona Chaplin), this volcanic clan shows us a side of the Na'vi we've never seen before. Does the "Fire Nation" of Pandora live up to the hype, or is the spectacle starting to burn out? We’ve got the full, spoiler-free verdict!Fun Flix Fact: James Cameron is famously meticulous—he actually shot large portions of Fire and Ash simultaneously with The Way of Water years ago to ensure the younger cast members didn't age out of their roles!To celebrate our main man Sam Worthington, we’re heading into the Anniversary Corner to look back at the 15th anniversary of Clash of the Titans (2010)!Before he was the permanent leader of the Omatikaya, Sam was busy defying the gods as Perseus. We revisit this CGI-heavy epic to see how the "Release the Kraken" energy holds up in 2025 and discuss the parallels between Sam's journey from a demigod in Greece to a leader on Pandora.Fun Flix Fact: Sam Worthington was famously "anti-sandal" on set! He reportedly hated the traditional Greek footwear so much that he chose to wear Nike trainers painted to look like sandals during some of the heavy action scenes to protect his feet.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. Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave.Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family!00:00 Intro 02:23 Shoutouts04:23 Movie News23:18 New on Streaming28:14 New Trailers34:53 Anniversary Corner36:55 Avatar: Fire and Ash Review54:49 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr🔥 Main Review: Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025)⚔️ Anniversary Corner: Release the Kraken!

🎬 Welcome to The Flixters! Your Weekly Movie Mania Starts Now! 🍿Put on your detective hat and sharpen your wit, because the world's greatest private investigator is back, and so are we!This week, we're deep-diving into the third, darkest, and arguably most devilish mystery from writer-director Rian Johnson: Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025)! Daniel Craig returns as the one-of-a-kind Southern sleuth, Benoit Blanc, tackling a seemingly impossible locked-room murder at a gothic-looking Catholic parish. With a jaw-dropping ensemble cast (including Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, and Jeremy Renner), we discuss if this twisty, complex whodunnit is the best entry in the series yet.Fun Flix Fact: Director Rian Johnson drew heavily on the works of classic mystery writers like John Dickson Carr (master of the locked-room mystery) and even themes from Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None to craft this chilling and contained new case!What do a fastidious private detective and an even more fastidious art dealer have in common? They both love a good case... and maybe a signature facial accessory!For its 10th anniversary, we’re looking back at the 2015 action-comedy Mortdecai, starring Johnny Depp as the debonair, debt-ridden art dealer Charlie Mortdecai. This globe-trotting caper about a stolen Goya painting and a search for Nazi gold gives us plenty to discuss—from its madcap, silly tone to the incredible supporting cast including Gwyneth Paltrow, Ewan McGregor, and Paul Bettany.Fun Flix Fact: Paul Bettany, who plays Mortdecai's faithful and highly effective manservant Jock, performed nearly all his own elaborate stunt work for the film's action sequences!Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave.Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family!00:00 Intro 03:18 Shoutouts06:25 Movie News20:34 New on Streaming26:05 New Trailers35:09 Anniversary Corner37:31 Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery Review47:34 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

🎬 Welcome to The Flixters! Your Weekly Movie Mania Starts Now! 🍿Get ready for an epic, four-hour cinematic journey this week, because we are diving deep into the recently released, ultimate cut of a modern classic: Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair!Director Quentin Tarantino finally unleashes his original, uncut vision—combining Volume 1 and Volume 2 into one seamless, violent, and vibrant masterpiece. We discuss the expanded action, the glorious full-color House of Blue Leaves sequence, and how this version changes the emotional payoff of The Bride's quest for revenge.Fun Flix Fact: When the original film was split into two volumes, Tarantino moved a major plot twist—that The Bride's daughter was alive—to the end of Vol. 1 for a cliffhanger. In The Whole Bloody Affair, that surprise is restored to the finale, just as Tarantino originally intended, creating a much bigger shock!In addition to Tarantino's epic, we are reviewing two completely different films!She Rides Shotgun (2025): We tackle this gritty crime thriller starring Taron Egerton as an ex-con on the run with his estranged 11-year-old daughter. Does this intense, father-daughter survival story earn a spot in the neo-noir hall of fame?Bugonia (2025): Prepare for something wild! Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons star in this absurd sci-fi dark comedy from director Yorgos Lanthimos (Poor Things) about two conspiracy theorists who kidnap a CEO, convinced she's an alien.This episode is all about the power of the director's voice, so it's the perfect time to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Quentin Tarantino's The Hateful Eight (2015)! We look back at this bloody, confined Western, where the director's love of dialogue and intense character work takes center stage inside a snowbound haberdashery.Fun Flix Fact: The Hateful Eight was originally shot and released in a special 70mm "Ultra Panavision" format—a super-wide film gauge that hadn't been used by a major Hollywood production since 1966!Finally, for our Hidden Gem, we travel to space... or maybe not! We discuss the powerful 2001 sci-fi drama, K-Pax, starring Kevin Spacey as a psychiatric patient who claims to be an alien from a distant planet, and Jeff Bridges as the psychiatrist trying to cure him. It's a film that leaves you guessing right up to the ambiguous final frame.Fun Flix Fact: To prepare for his role as Prot, the alleged alien, Kevin Spacey reportedly spent time in a psychiatric hospital with doctors and patients to accurately capture the mannerisms of the character!Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave.Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family!00:00 Intro 03:33 Shoutouts05:04 Movie News15:46 New on Streaming20:58 New Trailers27:12 Anniversary Corner30:14 Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair Review37:33 She Rides Shotgun Review41:38 Bugonia Review48:01 K-Pax (Hidden Gem)53:00 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

🎬 Welcome to The Flixters! Your Weekly Movie Mania Starts Now! 🍿Strap in and prepare for maximum mayhem, because this week is an all-out celebration of the one-man-army action flick!First up, we review the deliriously gory sequel that has everyone cheering: Sisu: Road to Revenge (2025)! Director Jalmari Helander cranks the dial way past eleven as the "man who cannot die," Aatami Korpi, returns to battle a new wave of baddies (this time, the Red Army) in a cartoonishly brutal, high-octane cross-country chase. Will Korpi's unbreakable Finnish spirit—or sisu—get him across the border? We break down every inventive kill!Fun Flix Fact: The word "Sisu" is a Finnish concept with no direct English translation, roughly meaning "white-knuckled courage and unimaginable determination in the face of impossible odds." It's the only way to explain how Korpi survives!Speaking of one-man armies, we're celebrating the 40th anniversary of the 1985 classic that defined the genre: Commando!We dive into the glorious, over-the-top, rocket-launcher-fueled action starring the one and only Arnold Schwarzenegger as John Matrix, an ex-Special Forces Colonel who just wants to get his daughter back. We discuss how this film's absurd kill count and iconic one-liners paved the road for movies like Sisu!Fun Flix Fact: The writer of Commando, Steven de Souza, was initially hired to write a sequel. When Arnold Schwarzenegger turned down the script, it was rewritten with a new lead character and set in an office building... eventually becoming Die Hard (1988)!For our Hidden Gem segment, we're hitting the emergency brakes for a brutal, contained thriller you need to see: the 2023 Hindi-language action film, Kill!A passenger train bound for New Delhi becomes a bloody battleground as two commandos must square off against a massive, invading army of bandits. With some of the most visceral, close-quarters combat and inventive stunt work in years, Kill is the definition of a shocking discovery.Fun Flix Fact: Kill premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) where it was the first runner-up for the People's Choice Award: Midnight Madness, showing that this intense Indian action flick was an instant hit with late-night film fanatics!Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave.Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family!00:00 Intro 02:28 Shoutouts05:04 Movie News14:25 New on Streaming22:44 New Trailers29:45 Anniversary Corner34:37 Sisu: Road to Revenge Review42:56 Kill (Hidden Gem)50:48 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

🎬 Welcome to The Flixters! Your Weekly Movie Mania Starts Now! 🍿Lock the doors and check the shadows, because this week we're sinking our teeth into a chilling new horror that has everyone talking: Keeper (2025)!Director Osgood Perkins (of Longlegs and Gretel & Hansel fame) brings his signature atmospheric dread to this terrifying folk horror descent starring the brilliant Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black). When Liz (Maslany) joins her boyfriend for a retreat to a remote family cabin, the quiet turns sinister, revealing a dark history and an ancient, lurking evil. Does Perkins keep the tension tight, or does this spooky trip wander off track? We'll give you the full review!Fun Flix Fact: Director Osgood Perkins is horror royalty! He is the son of Anthony Perkins, the legendary actor who played Norman Bates in Alfred Hitchcock's horror masterpiece, Psycho (1960).The tension in Keeper revolves around feeling trapped and being forced to deal with a terrifying individual in a remote location. That makes it the perfect time to celebrate the 35th anniversary of a classic that practically invented the horror-of-captivity subgenre: Misery (1990)!Based on the Stephen King novel, this Rob Reiner film stars James Caan as a stranded author and Kathy Bates in her Oscar-winning role as his "Number One Fan." We discuss how this relentless, two-person psychological thriller holds up and how its themes of obsession and isolation tie into the dread of The Keeper.Fun Flix Fact: Kathy Bates' incredible, terrifying performance as Annie Wilkes is the only time an actor has ever won an Academy Award for acting in a film based on a Stephen King story!Finally, we close out the show with our Hidden Gem segment, where we shine a light on a movie you might have missed: the powerful 2019 legal drama, Responsible Child. Based on a true story, this BBC film centers on a twelve-year-old boy arrested for a serious crime and examines the complex ethical and legal questions surrounding criminal responsibility at such a young age. It’s a compelling, thought-provoking watch that deserves a wider audience.Fun Flix Fact: The real-life case that inspired Responsible Child led to a national debate in the UK about the age of criminal responsibility.Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave.Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family!00:00 Intro 02:28 Shoutouts04:34 Movie News20:55 New on Streaming27:29 New Trailers32:52 Anniversary Corner35:49 Keeper Review51:54 Responsible Child (Hidden Gem)57:36 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

🎬 Welcome to The Flixters! Your Weekly Movie Mania Starts Now! 🍿Get ready to race through the ultimate cinematic gauntlet, because this week on The Flixters, we're diving deep into two major releases!First up, lace up your running shoes as we review the highly anticipated, turbo-charged action-thriller: The Running Man (2025)! Director Edgar Wright (of Shaun of the Dead and Baby Driver fame) takes on the classic Stephen King novel, starring everyone's new favourite action-star, Glen Powell. Does Wright's signature kinetic style make this dystopian game show a winner, or is it running on empty? We'll give you the full breakdown!Fun Flix Fact: The original 1987 film version of The Running Man starring Arnold Schwarzenegger deviated wildly from Stephen King's novel (which he wrote under the pseudonym Richard Bachman). This new Edgar Wright adaptation is reportedly much closer to the grim, satirical source material!Then, we shift gears for the tense, twisty spy-thriller, Relay (2024), starring the phenomenal Riz Ahmed and Lily Collins. What secrets are they relaying, and does this espionage flick keep us on the edge of our seats? We've got the scoop.Fun Flix Fact: Riz Ahmed, who stars in Relay, is not just an Oscar-nominated actor (for Sound of Metal); he also won an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film for The Long Goodbye. And speaking of dystopian action and televised games... It's time for our Anniversary Corner! We're celebrating 10 years since the release of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 (2015)!This is a perfect tie-in with The Running Man, as both explore a world where the government uses lethal televised games to control the masses.Fun Flix Fact: The idea for The Hunger Games first came to author Suzanne Collins while she was channel surfing, seeing reality TV competitions and news coverage of the Iraq War blurred together in a "very unsettling way."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. Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave.Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family!00:00 Intro 02:01 Shoutouts05:03 Movie News19:19 New on Streaming21:18 New Trailers27:40 Anniversary Corner30:05 The Running Man Review45:11 Relay Review53:33 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

👽 The Hunt Begins: Predator: Badlands (2025)First up, we're lacing up our boots and heading into the new sci-fi action film, Predator: Badlands (2025)! Director Dan Trachtenberg (who gave us the brilliant Prey) is back to expand the world of the deadly Yautja hunter. This time, the focus is squarely on the Predators themselves in an all-alien-action-adventure. Does it live up to the franchise's brutal legacy? Can a movie with no human characters still connect? We break down the plasma bolts and the thrilling new lore!💡 Fun Film Fact: Director Dan Trachtenberg revealed that the famous filmmaking duo behind Stranger Things, Matt and Ross Duffer, have a secret cameo in Predator: Badlands—they voice the computerized voice of a Yautja ship!Next, we switch genres for the highly-anticipated return of the master of monsters, Guillermo del Toro, with his passion project, Frankenstein (2025). Starring the powerhouse duo of Oscar Isaac as the ambitious Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as the Creature, this adaptation promises del Toro's signature blend of terrifying beauty and heartbreaking pathos. We discuss the incredible gothic visuals and whether this version finally captures the true tragedy of Mary Shelley's novel.💡 Fun Film Fact: To prepare for the role of the Creature, Jacob Elordi spent up to ten hours in the makeup chair daily! And Oscar Isaac took inspiration from musical legends like David Bowie and Prince for Victor Frankenstein's unique look and movement!To celebrate the ongoing legacy of the ultimate extraterrestrial hunter, our Anniversary Corner travels back to 2010 to revisit Predators! Produced by Robert Rodriguez, this film stranded a group of ruthless killers on an alien planet to be hunted. We discuss how it tried to recapture the spirit of the 1987 original and how it influenced the direction of the modern franchise entries.💡 Fun Film Fact: The title Predators is a direct nod to James Cameron's sequel Aliens (1986). Also, actor Adrien Brody put on 25 pounds of pure muscle for his lead role as Royce!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. Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave.Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family!00:00 Intro 02:20 Shoutouts05:34 Movie News13:39 New on Streaming17:12 New Trailers23:41 Anniversary Corner28:20 Predator: Badlands Review40:55 Frankenstein Review56:08 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr⚡️ A New Creature: Frankenstein (2025)🕰️ Anniversary Corner: Predators (2010)

🎬 Get Ready for the Ultimate Genre Jump with The Flixters! 🤣👻Welcome back, film fanatics! This week, we're pitting heartwarming comedy against heartbreaking horror in a cinematic showdown you won't want to miss.First up, prepare for a shiver with the terrifying new horror film, Good Boy (2025). This movie is told almost entirely from the perspective of a loyal dog trying to save his human from a malevolent presence. Is it a good boy or a bad haunting? We'll let you know if this unique twist on the haunted house flick us had barking in terror!Then, we switch gears completely for the highly anticipated directorial debut from Aziz Ansari, the star-studded comedy Good Fortune (2025), featuring the one and only Keanu Reeves as an inept angel! The plot involves a disastrous life-swap between a struggling gig worker and his wealthy boss—all thanks to Keanu's well-meaning (but inept) celestial being. We break down the laughs, the life lessons, and whether Reeves can nail the art of divine comedy!💡 Fun Film Fact: Despite playing a character known for his Matrix action roles, Keanu Reeves fractured his kneecap on the set of Good Fortune after tripping over a rug! His director, Aziz Ansari, said the actor was an absolute trooper and kept filming most of the movie despite the injury.🐾 Anniversary Corner: Loyalty that Lasts!To tie into our dog-centric review, we're taking a nostalgic look back at Lassie from 2005! This beautiful adaptation tells the classic tale of a collie making an incredible 500-mile journey across the UK to get back to her boy, Joe.💡 Fun Film Fact: The 2005 film marks the eleventh official movie about the famous Rough Collie, based on the 1940 novel Lassie Come-Home! Talk about a timeless icon!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. Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave.Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family!00:00 Intro 02:55 Shoutouts05:02 Movie News14:23 New on Streaming29:31 New Trailers36:34 Anniversary Corner38:28 Good Boy Review53:52 Good Fortune Review1:01:56 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

🎙️ This Week on The Flixters: Harvest Horrors, Netflix Firestorms & Fincher’s Sinister Classic! 🍿🔥🔪Hey film fans! The Flixters are back with another jam-packed episode, and trust us — you won’t want to miss this one. We’re diving into two of the hottest thrillers of the moment and revisiting a genre-defining masterpiece that still haunts our dreams.👁️ First up: The Strange Harvest (2025), a chilling new horror from director Stuart Ortiz - one half of The Vicious Brothers (Grave Encounters). Set in a remote farming town plagued by eerie disappearances and otherworldly phenomena. 💡 Fun Film Fact: Ortiz used real abandoned farmland in Northern California to give the film its haunting, lived-in feel — and yes, some of the cast swore they saw “something” during night shoots!💣 Then we break down A House of Dynamite, the explosive new crime thriller now streaming on Netflix. It’s a gritty, high-stakes tale of betrayal, redemption, and one very literal ticking clock.🕵️‍♂️ And for our Anniversary Corner, we revisit David Fincher’s Seven (1995), the dark, rain-soaked thriller that redefined the serial killer genre. Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, and that ending — it’s still as shocking today as it was 30 years ago. 💡 Fun Film Fact: The studio originally wanted a different ending, but Fincher and Pitt fought to keep the infamous “What’s in the box?” scene — and we’re so glad they did.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. Thank you for supporting us and we hope you enjoy the show🎧 Don't forget to mash that subscribe button, leave us a review, and join The Flixters every week for the latest film reviews, hidden gems, and deep dives into cinema history!00:00 Intro 02:27 Shoutouts03:29 Movie News16:04 New on Streaming28:13 New Trailers35:13 Anniversary Corner38:12 Strange Harvest Review48:39 A House of Dynamite Review1:02:00 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

🎙️ This week on The Flixters: Creepy Calls, Criminal Charm, and Classic Nightmares! 🍿🔪📞We’re dialing up the thrills and scaling rooftops in this week’s episode! First, The Flixters review The Black Phone 2 (2025), the chilling sequel that brings back the Grabber — and yes, those ghostly calls are louder than ever. Ethan Hawke returns in flashbacks, and the scares? You’ll just have to listen to find out!Then we swing into Roofman, starring Channing Tatum as the real-life burglar who lived undetected in the attic of a fast-food joint for months. It’s part heist, part comedy, and all kinds of bizarre. 🏠🍔 💡 Fun Fact: The real Roofman inspired a viral Reddit thread in the early 2010s — and Tatum reportedly did some of his own stunts, including rooftop parkour!For our Anniversary Corner, we revisit A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010), the gritty reboot of the horror classic. Jackie Earle Haley took on Freddy Krueger’s glove — and gave us a darker, more psychological take on the dream-stalking slasher. 💡 Fun Fact: The film used over 500 gallons of fake blood during production — and the iconic boiler room scenes were shot in an actual abandoned steel mill!So whether you’re into supernatural scares or strange-but-true stories, this episode’s got something for every film fan. Tune in and let The Flixters haunt your headphones! 🎧👻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. Thank you for supporting us and we hope you enjoy the show! 00:00 Intro 03:08 Shoutouts04:02 Movie News21:26 New on Streaming26:55 New Trailers34:15 Anniversary Corner38:05 The Black Phone 2 Review48:20 Roofman Review57:05 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

🎧 This week on The Flixters: Neon Grids & Wildfire Thrills! 🍿🔥⚡We’re back with a double feature that’ll take you from the digital frontier to the blazing chaos of real-world survival! First up, The Flixters plug into Tron: Ares (2025), the latest entry in Disney’s cyberpunk saga. Jared Leto stars as Ares, a sophisticated AI sent from the Grid into the real world — and let’s just say, things get glitchy. Expect dazzling visuals, Nine Inch Nails on the soundtrack, and a mid-credits tease that has fans buzzing CINEMABLEND | MSN Rotten Tomatoes.Then we hop aboard The Lost Bus (2025), Paul Greengrass’s gripping survival drama streaming on Apple TV. Based on the true story of the Paradise wildfire, it stars Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera as everyday heroes racing to save 22 schoolchildren from an inferno Wikipedia The Hollywood Reporter.💡 Fun Fact: Greengrass co-wrote the screenplay with Brad Ingelsby (Mare of Easttown) and filmed many scenes in real California burn zones for authenticity!For our Anniversary Corner, we revisit Tron: Legacy (2010), the cult classic that rebooted the franchise with sleek visuals and an unforgettable Daft Punk score.💡 Fun Fact: Daft Punk cameoed as DJs in the End of Line Club — and their soundtrack was recorded with a full orchestra at AIR Studios in London Wikipedia.So whether you’re into digital duels or disaster drama, this episode’s got something for every film fan. Tune in and let The Flixters light up your week! 🎬✨

🎬 This week on The Flixters: Secrets, Swans, and Streaming Thrills! 🎙️🍿We’re back with another episode of movie madness, and this one’s packed with mystery, mind games, and a dash of ballet-fueled brilliance! First up, we review Him — a psychological thriller that’ll have you second-guessing every character’s motive. Twists, tension, and a whole lot of “Wait… what just happened?”Then we head into the shadows with The Man in the Basement, now streaming on Disney Plus. It’s a slow-burn French thriller about a couple who unknowingly rent out their basement to a man with a dark past. Creepy, compelling, and perfect for fans of quiet suspense. 🏠😱 💡 Fun Fact: The film is inspired by real-life events in Paris — and the actual building still stands!For our Anniversary Corner, we pirouette back to Black Swan (2010), Darren Aronofsky’s haunting ballet drama that gave Natalie Portman her Oscar and gave us all nightmares about mirrors. 🩰🖤 💡 Fun Fact: Portman trained for a year and lost 20 pounds for the role — and she did most of her own dancing!So, grab your headphones and join The Flixters for another week of cinematic thrills, chills, and swan dives into film history. 🎧✨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. Thank you for supporting us and we hope you enjoy the show! 00:00 Intro 03:51 Shoutouts06:05 Movie News14:45 New on Streaming24:00 New Trailers30:02 Anniversary Corner32:19 Him Review42:30 The Man in the Basement Review59:20 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

🎬 This week on The Flixters: DiCaprio, Dreams, and Drama! 🎙️🍿Get ready for an episode packed with intensity, nostalgia, and a dash of dream logic! The Flixters are diving into One Battle After Another (2025), the gritty new war drama starring Leonardo DiCaprio as a haunted military strategist caught between duty and conscience. It’s explosive, emotional, and Leo’s performance? Chef’s kiss. 👨‍✈️🔥Then, for our Anniversary Corner, we take a mind-bending stroll down memory lane with Inception — Christopher Nolan’s 2010 masterpiece that made spinning tops iconic and dreams feel dangerously real. 🌀💤 💡 Fun Fact: DiCaprio almost turned down Inception — until Nolan rewrote Cobb’s emotional arc to focus more on family. That tweak sealed the deal!So whether you’re into battlefield grit or dreamscape twists, this episode’s got something for every film fan. Tune in, geek out, and let The Flixters guide you through another week of movie magic! 🎧✨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. Thank you for supporting us and we hope you enjoy the show! 00:00 Intro 02:52 Shoutouts04:32 Movie News13:31 New on Streaming27:58 New Trailers34:44 Anniversary Corner36:53 One Battle After Another Review56:17 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

🎙️ This week on The Flixters: Real Estate, Romance, and Rift Time! 🍿✨We’re serving up a triple feature that spans gritty drama, dreamy romance, and sci-fi adventure! First up, The Flixters dig into Night Always Comes (2025), starring Vanessa Kirby as a woman caught in the chaos of Portland’s housing crisis. It’s raw, riveting, and Kirby delivers a powerhouse performance that’ll leave you breathless.Then we take a nostalgic detour to Before Sunrise (1995), the film that made us all believe in love at first conversation. Jesse and Céline’s Vienna stroll still hits just as sweet 30 years later. 💘 💡 Fun Fact: The entire film was shot in sequence over 25 days — and much of the dialogue was improvised by Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy!And for our Hidden Gem pick: Time Trap (2017), a mind-bending indie where a group of students discover a cave where time moves differently. Think The Goonies meets Interstellar — with a dash of ancient mystery. 🕳️⏳ 💡 Fun Fact: The film’s concept was inspired by real-life theories about time dilation near black holes — and yes, the cave scenes were filmed in actual Texas caverns!So tune in for the reviews, stay for the banter, and let The Flixters guide you through another week of cinematic gems and genre jumps. 🎧🎬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. Thank you for supporting us and we hope you enjoy the show! 00:00 Intro 03:13 Shoutouts06:08 Movie News12:56 New on Streaming30:55 New Trailers35:20 Anniversary Corner38:03 Night Always Comes Review46:28 Time Trap (Hidden Gem)50:28 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

Hello and thank you for downloading another episode of The Flixters Podcast!  🎬 This week on The Flixters: Thrills, Tape, and Time Travel! 🎙️🍿Buckle up, cinephiles — The Flixters are back with a jam-packed episode featuring four wildly different films that’ll have you questioning reality, morality, and maybe your taste in vans.First up: Highest 2 Lowest, Spike Lee’s stylish crime thriller remake of Kurosawa’s High and Low, starring Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky in a high-stakes ransom drama set in the music biz. 🎧💼 💡 Fun Fact: This marks the fifth collab between Spike Lee and Denzel — their first since Inside Man in 2006!Then we creep into The Man in the White Van, a retro-flavored thriller based on real-life Florida serial killer cases. Think Halloween vibes with a dash of true crime chills. 🚐🎃 💡 Fun Fact: Sean Astin plays the dad — yep, Samwise Gamgee is now protecting his kids from creepy vans!Next, we hit play on Tape, a Hong Kong reimagining of Richard Linklater’s intense one-room drama. Secrets, betrayal, and emotional gut punches — all in Cantonese. 🎥💔 💡 Fun Fact: Selena Lee not only stars but co-wrote the screenplay, with Linklater himself as executive producer!And finally, our Hidden Gem pick: Parallel (2018), a Canadian sci-fi thriller where a mysterious mirror opens portals to alternate realities. Multiverse mayhem meets startup hustle. 🪞🌌 💡 Fun Fact: Director Isaac Ezban made this his English-language debut — and filmed it in Vancouver, even though it’s set in Seattle. Sneaky, eh?So grab your headphones, pour a drink, and let The Flixters guide you through this cinematic rollercoaster. It’s drama, dread, and dimension-hopping — all in one episode! 🎧✨On Anniversary Corner we look back at Mo Better Blues (1990). 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. Thank you for supporting us and we hope you enjoy the show! 00:00 Intro 03:12 Shoutouts04:25 Movie News10:44 New on Streaming17:11 New Trailers26:26 Anniversary Corner30:35 Highest 2 Lowest Review38:52 The Man in the White Van Review46:57 Tape Review53:19 Parallel (Hidden Gem)58:45 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

Hello and thank you for downloading another episode of The Flixters Podcast!  🎙️ This week on The Flixters! 🍿The Flixters are lighting the candles and grabbing their crucifixes as they dive into The Conjuring: Last Rites — the chilling final chapter in the legendary horror franchise. Ed and Lorraine Warren are back for one last showdown with the supernatural, and trust us, it’s not just the ghosts that’ll raise your blood pressure!Expect spooky breakdowns, jump-scare reactions, and a few laughs as we unpack the Smurl family haunting, creepy conjuring mirrors, and the emotional send-off for our favorite paranormal power couple.💡 Fun Film Fact: Last Rites is based on the real-life Smurl case from 1986 — one of the most infamous hauntings the Warrens ever investigated. And get this: the film includes a cameo from the real Judy Warren and Tony Spera, Ed and Lorraine’s actual daughter and son-in-law!So tune in, turn the lights down low, and let The Flixters guide you through the final rites of horror royalty. 🎧💀On Anniversary Corner we look back at Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015). 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. Thank you for supporting us and we hope you enjoy the show! 00:00 Intro 02:52 Shoutouts05:36 Movie News17:11 New on Streaming24:58 New Trailers34:02 Anniversary Corner38:02 The Conjuring: Last Rites Review58:45 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

Hello and thank you for downloading another episode of The Flixters Podcast!  🎙️ This week on The Flixters! 🍿We’re taking a walk on the wild side — and the deeply emotional side — with two very different Stephen King adaptations: The Long Walk (2025) and The Life of Chuck. Tune in as we break down the brutal dystopian thrills of The Long Walk, where slowing down means lights out, and the tender, time-bending journey of Chuck, a man whose life unfolds in reverse and dances straight into your heart.Expect laughs, hot takes, and maybe a few existential spirals as we unpack these cinematic gut-punches. Plus, we’ve got a fun film fact for you: The Long Walk was actually the first novel Stephen King ever wrote — at just 18 years old — though it wasn’t published until years later under his pseudonym Richard Bachman!So, lace up your boots, grab a tissue (or two), and join The Flixters for another episode of movie magic, mayhem, and meaningful moments. 🎧💥On Anniversary Corner we look back at Misery (1990). 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. Thank you for supporting us and we hope you enjoy the show! 00:00 Intro 04:03 Shoutouts06:44 Movie News17:38 New on Streaming25:02 New Trailers32:12 Anniversary Corner35:21 The Long Walk Review45:27 The Life of Chuck Review56:28 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

Hello and thank you for downloading another episode of The Flixters Podcast!  In this episode, we dive headfirst into Ari Aster’s audacious cinematic fever dream, Eddington. Set in a fictional New Mexico town during the volatile spring of 2020, the film blends pandemic paranoia, political satire, and neo-Western grit into a surreal, blood-soaked spectacle. Is it brilliant, bloated, or both? Tune in as we dissect the chaos, the commentary, and the controversy. On Anniversary Corner we look back at Irrational Man (2015). 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. Thank you for supporting us and we hope you enjoy the show! 00:00 Intro 02:37 Shoutouts07:06 Movie News12:55 New on Streaming19:37 New Trailers31:10 Anniversary Corner39:44 Together Review36:20 Eddington Review51:42 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

Hello and thank you for downloading another episode of The Flixters Podcast!  If you love your horror, check out this week’s show. The team reviews body horror/love story, Together, starring real-life married couple Dave Franco and Alison Brie. In it the couple move to a secluded house (as you do) away from the city. After falling into a hole and getting stuck there for a night, things get a little sticky…let’s leave it that for now. We also take a look at John Wick-esque Nobody 2 - a leave-your-brain-at the-door action comedy starring the very reliable Bob Odenkirk (Better Call Saul).   Check out the show for more deets! On Anniversary Corner we look back at The Invitation (2015). 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. Thank you for supporting us and we hope you enjoy the show! 00:00 Intro 03:27 Shoutouts05:41 Movie News16:54 New on Streaming31:15 New Trailers35:32 Anniversary Corner39:44 Together Review1:04:32 Nobody 2 Review1:09:36 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

Hello and thank you for downloading another episode of The Flixters Podcast!  We have a very special guest on this week’s episode. Joining us all the way from Georgia, Atlanta is actor, influencer and content creator Ciel Noir. Ciel Noir has been a friend of the show for a while, joining us for an episode a while back. She’s back to talk about her start in acting and her experience on-set of the newly released horror flick, Weapons.  Check out the show for more deets! On Anniversary Corner we look back at The Witch (2015). 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. Thank you for supporting us and we hope you enjoy the show! 00:00 Intro 03:26 Shoutouts04:37 Movie News11:10 New on Streaming22:07 New Trailers33:04 Anniversary Corner36:48 Weapons Review1:11:47 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

Hello and thank you for downloading another episode of The Flixters Podcast!  On this week’s show we talk about the reboot/sequel to 80s slapstick comedy The Naked Gun (1988). Of course Hollywood would take a much loved comedy and try and make it work in 2025. The question is, does it work? We break it down for you and let you know if it’s worth watching! On Anniversary Corner we look back at Police Academy 2. On Hidden Gem we discuss Downsizing. 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. Thank you for supporting us and we hope you enjoy the show! 00:00 Intro 02:12 Shoutouts03:20 Movie News19:16 New on Streaming24:14 New Trailers31:51 Anniversary Corner35:11 The Naked Gun Review46:30 Hidden Gem53:14 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

Hello and thank you for downloading another episode of The Flixters Podcast!  We’ve been waiting a looooong time for this one. The MCU is back with only the second movie in the ever growing list of Marvel cinematic movies in 2025 (check out our review of Thunderbolts*). Marvel’s first family, The Fantastic Four, are back on the big screen after previous lacklustre offerings. In this MCU version, The Fantastic Four battle an entity older than the beginning of time…yes folks, the Marvel villain Galactus is back, in what promises to be a worthy showdown. We break it down for you and let you know if it’s worth watching! On Anniversary Corner we look back at previous Fantastic Four movies. 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. Thank you for supporting us and we hope you enjoy the show! 00:00 Intro 03:29 Shoutouts04:40 Movie News20:11 New on Streaming21:39 New Trailers30:34 Anniversary Corner35:25 Fantastic Four: First Steps Review1:10:11 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

Hello and thank you for downloading another episode of The Flixters Podcast!  Following on from their much lauded film debut Talk To Me, the Phillippou brothers return with their sophomore outing, Bring Her Back. The Flixters give it the attention it deserves - check out the show for what we thought! On Anniversary Corner we look back at The Lazarus Effect (2015). 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. Thank you for supporting us and we hope you enjoy the show! 00:00 Intro 05:13 Shoutouts07:07 Movie News24:27 New on Streaming31:24 New Trailers37:54 Anniversary Corner41:19 Bring Her Back Review55:25 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

#movies #superman #dccomics #jamesgunn #cinema #screenrant #2025 #chrisstuckman #netflix #cinema #theflixterspodcast #podcasts #bitcoinHello and thank you for downloading another episode of The Flixters Podcast!In this week's show we review the much anticipated man of steel reboot from James Gunn, 'Superman'.Our anniversary corner pick is 1980's 'Superman 2, starring Christopher Reeve.We also look at movie news, new on streaming and trailers.Thank you for supporting us and we hope you enjoy the show! linktree:https://linktr.ee/theflixtersEnjoy 👌🏿

#movies #jurassicworldrebirth #jurassicworld #jurassicpark #cinema #thecriticaldrinker #screenrant #2025 #chrisstuckman #netflix #cinema #theflixterspodcast #podcasts #bitcoinHello and thank you for downloading another episode of The Flixters Podcast!In this week's show we review 'Jurassic Word: Rebirth', starring Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali.Our anniversary corner pick is 2015's 'Jurassic World', starring Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard.We also look at movie news, new on streaming and trailers.Thank you for supporting us and we hope you enjoy the show! linktree:https://linktr.ee/theflixtersEnjoy 👌🏿Sent from my Galaxy

#movies #F1movie #F1 #bradpitt #cinema #thecriticaldrinker #screenrant #2025 #chrisstuckman #netflix #cinema #theflixterspodcast #podcasts #bitcoinHello and thank you for downloading another episode of The Flixters Podcast!In this week's show we review 'F1', starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris.Our anniversary corner pick is 1995's ' Days of Thunder', starring Tom Cruise.We also look at movie news, new on streaming and trailers.Thank you for supporting us and we hope you enjoy the show! linktree:https://linktr.ee/theflixtersEnjoy 👌🏿

#movies #28yearslater #horror #cinema #thecriticaldrinker #screenrant #2025 #chrisstuckman #netflix #cinema #theflixterspodcast #podcasts #bitcoinHello and thank you for downloading another episode of The Flixters Podcast!In this week's show we review the long awaited '28 Years Later', directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland. Will this be worth the wait....?Our anniversary corner pick is 2010's 'Once Fallen'. A powerful drama starring Taraji P. Henson.We also look at movie news, new on streaming and trailers.Thank you for supporting us and we hope you enjoy the show! linktree:https://linktr.ee/theflixtersEnjoy 👌🏿

Hello and thank you for downloading another episode of The Flixters Podcast!  On today’s show we review Straw, a new film by Tyler Perry. Taraji P. Henson (Hidden Figures) delivers a powerful performance in this hard-hitting drama about a single mother dealing with one problem after another. This isn’t the first time Henson and Perry have teamed and by the look of things, this won’t be their last. Check out the show for more deets! On Anniversary Corner we look back at Once Fallen (2010). 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. Thank you for supporting us and we hope you enjoy the show! 00:00 Intro 02:43 Shoutouts04:46 Movie News14:13 New on Streaming20:46 New Trailers25:36 Anniversary Corner28:18 Straw Review43:24 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

Hello and thank you for downloading another episode of The Flixters Podcast!  On today’s show we bring you Ballerina, the latest in the John Wick universe. Set in between the events of John Wick 3 and John Wick 4, Ballerina pits stone cold assassin Eve (Ana de Armas) against mob bosses, gangsters and everyone in between - oh and John Wick too! Check out the show for more deets! We also bring you Bagman, not a film about your favourite bags btw. Sam Claflin plays brooding father Patrick, who can’t seem to shake off the presence of an evil from his childhood. Definitely not for the Birkin bag lovers out there. On Anniversary Corner we look back at I Spit on Your Grave 3 (2015). 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. Thank you for supporting us and we hope you enjoy the show! 00:00 Intro 02:19 Shoutouts04:40 Movie News15:24 New on Streaming23:24 New Trailers30:30 Anniversary Corner33:29 Ballerina Review46:32 Bagman Review56:36 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

Hello and thank you for downloading another episode of The Flixters Podcast!  On this week’s show we review Apple Tv’s latest big budget offering, Fountain of Youth. Starring the ever watchable, John Krasinski as an Indiana Jonesesque globetrotting, relic hunter. If Indiana Jones is the high bar (not number four) in films of this ilk, where would Fountain of Youth rank? Check out the show for more deets! On Anniversary Corner we look back at Prince of Persian: Sands of Time (2010). 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. Thank you for supporting us and we hope you enjoy the show! 00:00 Intro 02:19 Shoutouts04:30 Movie News16:49 New on Streaming27:20 New Trailers32:29 Anniversary Corner35:48 Fountain of Youth Review49:56 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr