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Episodes
- Episode 709 - Final Destination Bloodlines (2025), Excellent Horror Sequels, and a Cursed Penny
Mark and John discuss the excellent 2025 horror sequel Final Destination Bloodlines . Directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein, and starring Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Tony Todd, Richard Harmon, and a poorly built observation tower, the movie fo…
- Episode 708 - Flash Gordon (1980), Queen, and Brian Blessed
Mark and Niall discuss the 1980 space opera superhero film Flash Gordon . Directed by Mike Hodges, and starring Sam J. Jones, Melody Anderson, Max von Sydow and some loud hawkmen, the movie focuses on what happens when a quarterback battle…
- Episode 707 - Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)
Mark and John discuss the 2002 sequel to a prequel Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones . Directed by George Lucas, and starring Natalie Portman, Hayden Christensen, Ewan McGregor and a bounty hunter named Zam, the movie focuses on…
- Episode 706 - Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
On Movies, Films and Flix, Mark, Nathan, and Elise discuss the 2019 film Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. They cover the plot involving a returning emperor, as well as themes of rushed sequels and treasure hunt movies.
- Episode 705 - The Star Wars Action Scene Draft
Mark and Aaron draft their favorite Star Wars action scenes, discussing elements like hungry monsters, exploding star destroyers, and lightsaber duels.
- Episode 704 - Stormtroopers, Star Wars, and Speeder Bikes
In Movies, Films and Flix Episode 704, hosts Mark and Niall draft their favorite moments from the Star Wars franchise that include the death of a stormtrooper. The discussion also covers Wilhelm screams, head bonks, and death by Ewok.
- Episode 703 - Hackers (1995), Angelina Jolie and Cyber Thrillers
Movies, Films and Flix Episode 703 reviews the 1995 cyber thriller Hackers. Hosts discuss the film's plot, characters like Eugene, and themes of hacking planets, alongside 90s fashion.
- Episode 702 - The Forbidden City (2025), Yaxi Liu, and Italian Action Films
Movies, Films and Flix episode 702 reviews the 2025 Italian martial arts film The Forbidden City, highlighting Yaxi Liu's performance and discussing themes of kitchen fights and Italian action cinema.
- Episode 701 - Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991), Dolph Lundgren, and Brandon Lee
Mark and John discuss the insane 1991 action film Showdown in Little Tokyo . Directed by Mark L. Lester (who also directed Commando ) and starring Dolph Lundgren, Brandon Lee, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, and a beer factory, the movie focuses on…
- Episode 700 - Overboard (1987), Goldie Hawn, and Kurt Russell
Mark and John discuss the 1987 rom-com Overboard . Directed by Garry Marshall and starring Kurt Russell, Goldie Hawn, and a miniature golf course, the movie focuses on what happens when a guy goes to extreme lengths to get free daycare for…
- Episode 699 - The Ice Pirates (1984), Stewart Raffill, and Budget Cuts
Mark and Niall discuss the 1984 science fiction film The Ice Pirates . Directed by Stewart Raffill and starring Robert Urich, Ron Perlman, Anjelica Huston and a time distortion field, the movie focuses on a group of pirates who loot ice fr…
- Episode 698 - The Great Outdoors (1988), John Candy and the Old 96er
Mark and Erik discuss the 1988 comedy The Great Outdoors . Directed by Howard Deutch and starring John Candy, Dan Aykroyd and a gigantic slab of beef, the movie focuses on what happens when a family's serene vacation is wrecked by uninvite…
- Episode 697 - I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025), Rebootquels, and Madelyn Cline
Mark and Zanandi discuss the 2025 horror sequel I Know What You Did Last Summer . Directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson and starring Madelyn Cline, Chase Sui Wonders, Tyriq Withers and a doomed podcaster, the movie focuses on what happens w…
- Episode 696 - Hard Target (1993), John Woo, and Snake Punching
Mark and Professor Mike Dillon discuss the 1993 action film Hard Target. Directed by John Woo, and starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Lance Henriksen, Arnold Vosloo, Yancy Butler, and an unlucky rattlesnake, the movie focuses on what happens…
- Episode 695 - Fair Game (1995), Cindy Crawford, and William Baldwin
Mark and Norbert discuss the 1995 action film Fair Game . Directed by Andrew Sipes, and starring William Baldwin, Cindy Crawford and unpaid alimony payments, the movie focuses on what happens when two attractive people are hunted by intern…
- Episode 694 - Star Trek: Section 31 (2025), Michelle Yeoh, and Doomsday Devices
Mark and Niall finish up their Star Trek series by talking about the 2025 sci-fi comedy Star Trek: Section 31 . Directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi, and starring Michelle Yeoh, Omari Hardwick, and an Irish Nanokin, the movie focuses on what hap…
- Episode 693 - The 2026 Academy Awards Special
Mark, Megan and David talk about the 2026 Best Picture race and piece together the MFF Best Picture lineup. In this episode, they also talk about emotionally mature movies, safe picks, and Hot Spring Shark Attack . Enjoy!
- Episode 692 - The 2025 "Feel Good" Movie Awards
Mark and Jonny Numb share their favorite 2025 “Feel Good” movie moments. In this episode, they talk about their favorite moments from A Little Prayer, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, Bob Trevino Likes It, Sorry, Baby, Eddington, It Was Just an…
- Episode 691 - No Escape (1994), Ray Liotta, and Martin Campbell
Mark and Professor Mike Dillon discuss the 1994 sci-fi action film No Escape . Directed by Martin Campbell, and starring Ray Liotta, Stuart Wilson, Ernie Hudson and a gross swimming pool, the movie focuses on what happens when an elite Mar…
- Episode 690 - Sudden Death (1995), JCVD and Kitchen Fights
Mark and Norbert discuss the 1995 action film Sudden Death . Directed by Peter Hyams and starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Powers Boothe, and a penguin-suited mascot named Iceburgh, the movie focuses on what happens when a group of terrorist…
- Episode 689 - Star Trek Beyond (2016), Justin Lin, and Flying Houses
Mark and Niall discuss the 2016 film Star Trek Beyond . Directed by Justin Lin, and starring Chris Pine, Simon Pegg, Idris Elba, and a nebulous nebula, the movie focuses on what happens when the Enterprise crew crash-land on a mysterious p…
- Episode 688 - Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998), Road Trips, and Horror Sequels
Mark and Zanandi discuss the 1998 horror sequel Halloween H20: 20 Years Later. Directed by Steve Miner and starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Josh Hartnett, Michelle Williams, LL Cool J, and a plethora of masks, the movie focuses on what happens w…
- Episode 687 - The Horror Remake Showdown
Mark and Lisa pit The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003), Halloween (2007), Friday the 13th (2009), and A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) remakes against each other. In this episode, they talk about smart decisions, bad decisions, and which rem…
- Episode 686 - The 2025 Action Scene Draft
Mark and Aaron Neuwirth (@AaronsPS4 on X) talk about their favorite 2025 action scenes from Gladiator Underground, Diablo, Prisoner of War, Baby Assassins 3, Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, Reflection in a Dead Diamond, Holy Nig…
- Episode 685 - Everybody Wants Some!! (2016), Richard Linklater, and Hangout Movies
Mark and Joey Lewandowski discuss the 2016 sports comedy Everybody Wants Some!!. Directed by Richard Linklater and starring Glen Powell, Tyler Hoechlin, Wyatt Russell and a broken ping-pong paddle, the movie focuses on the goings-on of a c…
- Episode 683 - The Faculty (1998), Robert Rodriguez, and Alien Invasions
Mark and Zanandi discuss the 1998 sci-fi horror film The Faculty . Directed by Robert Rodriguez and starring Josh Hartnett, Clea DuVall, Elijah Wood, Jordana Brewster, and hundreds of water-loving aliens, the movie focuses on what happens…
- Episode 681 - Evil Dead (1981), Bruce Campbell, and Sam Raimi
Mark and John discuss the 1981 horror comedy Evil Dead . Directed by Sam Raimi, and starring Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, and an evil book, the movie focuses on what happens when several Michigan State University students have a terrib…
- Episode 680 - Star Trek Into Darkness (2013), Prime Directives, and KHAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mark and Niall continue their Star Trek franchise discussion by talking about the 2013 blockbuster Star Trek Into Darkness . Directed by J.J. Abrams, and starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldaña, and Benedict “Definitely Not Khan”…
- Episode 679 - The 2025 Random Awards
The 2025 Random Awards! Mark and Megan continue their yearly tradition by handing out random awards to their favorite 2025 films. In this episode, they hand out random awards to Hot Spring Shark Attack, Prisoner of War, Sisu: Road to Reven…
- Episode 678 - The 2025 Movie Dialogue Draft
Mark and DJ Valentine (of the Simplistic Reviews Podcast) talk about their favorite dialogue from 2025 movies. In this episode, they chat about well-written scenes featured in Black Bag, Sinners, A Little Prayer, Eephus, The Naked Gun, One…
- Episode 677 - The 2025 Horror Movie Awards
Mark and Zanandi hand out random awards to 2025 horror (or horror-adjacent) films. In this episode, you'll hear them talk about Weapons, Sinners, Companion, Beast of War, Best Wishes to All, 28 Years Later, Presence, Heart Eyes, The Gorge,…
- Episode 676 - The 2025 Marvel Cinematic Universe Lineup
Mark and Norbert talk about Captain America: Brave New World, Daredevil: Born Again, Thunderbolts*, Ironheart and The Fantastic Four: First Steps .
- Episode 675 - Kurt Russell, Facial Hair, and Sidekicks
Mark and John discuss Kurt Russell’s filmography and answer questions about his illustrious career.
- Episode 674 - Urban Legend (1998), Visual Aids and Alicia "Miss Thang" Witt
Mark and Zanandi discuss the 1998 slasher film Urban Legend . Directed by Jamie Blanks and starring Alicia “Miss Thang” Witt, Jared Leto, Rebecca Gayheart, and many coats, the movie focuses on what happens when a maniac plots a wildly intr…
- Episode 673 - Lifeforce (1985), Tobe Hooper, and Space Vampires
Mark and David Corse discuss the 1985 sci-fi epic Lifeforce . Directed by Tobe Hooper, and starring Mathilda May, Patrick Stewart, Steve Railsback, and some naked space vampires, the movie focuses on what happens when space vampires attack…
- Episode 672 - Demolition Man (1993), Cold Stallone, and Taco Bell
Mark and Professor Mike Dillon discuss the 1993 sci-fi action film Demolition Man . Directed by Marco Brambilla and starring Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes, Sandra Bullock and three seashells, the movie focuses on what happens when Taco…
- Episode 670 - Smile 2 (2024), Naomi Scott, and Horror Sequels
Mark and John discuss the 2024 horror film Smile 2 . Directed by Parker Finn, and starring Naomi Scott, Kyle Gallner, Rosemarie DeWitt, and lots of water bottles, the sequel focuses on what happens when a pop star deals with a jerky demon.…
- Episode 669 - The MFF Batman Returns Soundtrack
Mark and Billy Business continue their Batman soundtrack series by putting together a soundtrack for Batman Returns (1992). The Tim Burton-directed sequel never got a proper soundtrack stuffed with ‘90s music, so Mark and Billy decided the…
- Episode 668 - Daredevil (2003), Sandbags, and Playground Fights
Mark and Nathan discuss the 2003 superhero movie Daredevil . Directed by Mark Steven Johnson, and starring Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner, Michael Clarke Duncan, and some sandbags,the movie focuses on a blind lawyer who battles crime in New…
- Episode 667 - Clean, Shaven (1993), Lodge Kerrigan, and Sensory Blasting Films
The Feel Good series continues! Mark and Jonny Numb discuss the 1993 drama Clean, Shaven , Directed by Lodge Kerrigan, and starring Peter Greene, Robert Albert, and a fingernail, the sensory blasting film makes you feel the agony experienc…
- Episode 666 - Metro (1997), Eddie Murphy and Action Comedies
Mark and Norbert discuss the 1997 action comedy Metro . Directed by Thomas Carter, and starring Eddie Murphy, Michael Rapaport, Carmen Ejogo, Michael Wincott, and a lot of sports betting, the movie focuses on what happens when a hostage ne…
- Episode 665 - Star Trek (2009), Lens Flares, and Alternate Timelines
The Kelvin Timeline! Mark and Niall continue their Star Trek series by talking about the 2009 rebootquel Star Trek . Directed by J.J. Abrams, and starring Chris Pine, Zoe Saldaña, Simon Pegg and hundreds of lens flares, the movie focuses o…
- Episode 664 - The Best Screams in the Scream Franchise
Jay and Mark draft their favorite screams from the Scream franchise. They also talk about the excellence of Parker Posey, long screams, and Gale “Can’t Scream” Weathers
- Episode 663 - Analyzing the Insane Revenge Plan in Scream 6 (2022)
Mark and Zanandi analyze the wildly intricate revenge plan in Scream 6 . In this episode, they talk about abandoned theater rental costs, college tuition, smear campaigns, and rigged roommate lotteries. Enjoy!
- Episode 662 - You're Next (2011), Kitchen Fights, and Sharni Vinson
Mark and Joey Lewandowski (@soulpopped on Xis) discuss the 2011 horror comedy You’re Next. Directed by Adam Wingard, and starring Sharni Vinson, AJ Bowen, Amy Seimetz, and a deadly blender, the movie focuses on what happens when a badass n…
- Episode 661 - The Horror Movie Action Scene Draft
Mark and Aaron Neuwirth (@AaronsPS4 on X) draft their favorite action scenes from horror movies. In this episode, you'll hear them talk about the neat action scenes in The Descent, Train to Busan, Blade, 28 Weeks Later, Death Proof, Gremli…
- Episode 660 - I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998), Jack Black, and Absurd Plans
Mark and Zanandi continue their Scream -ripoff series by talking about the 1998 sequel I Still Know What You Did Last Summer . Directed by Danny Cannon, and starring Jennifer Love Hewitt, Brandy, Mekhi Phifer and a tanning bed, the movie f…