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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)

🎙️ 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