Hix Nix Stix Pix - A Podcast About Robb's Movies

It’s creepy, it’s kooky, and it comes with a surprising amount of MC Hammer. Josh takes over movie-picking duties as Robb and Josh revisit The Addams Family (1991) for spooky season.From Raul Julia and Anjelica Huston’s chemistry to Christina Ricci’s deadpan Wednesday and Christopher Lloyd’s Uncle Fester, they celebrate a cast that feels perfectly chosen. There’s plenty to love about the mansion, Thing’s scene-stealing performance, exploding model trains, and the extended Mamushka—but can those touches overcome a thin plot and forgettable villains?Along the way, they revisit Hammer’s “Addams Groove” music video, compare the Addamses with The Munsters, and consider why this macabre household might have better family values than its supposedly normal neighbors. Robb also shares the story of engineering an interview with original Gomez actor John Astin—and unexpectedly singing the Addams Family theme alongside him.Plus, a rare matching verdict from both hosts and a mystery-envelope reveal that has Josh worried

Robb and Josh kick off spooky season with King Kong (1933)—and reach very different verdicts on the Eighth Wonder of the World. Robb loves the classic adventure, while Josh thinks Kong, the dinosaurs, and the music deserve better human actors.From Skull Island to the Empire State Building, they discuss Willis O’Brien’s stop-motion creations, Max Steiner’s score, Fay Wray’s screams, and why the film’s strange, dreamlike effects can still deliver. Along the way: Bob Newhart’s Kong routine, the missing spider-pit sequence, Robb’s chained-up Kong collectible, and the questionable wisdom of putting a giant ape on Broadway.Can spectacular monster battles overcome wooden acting and a slow start? Their scores tell the story: Robb gives it 9/10; Josh gives it 3/10—though Josh would happily give Kong’s dinosaur-smashing highlights a 10.Then Josh turns the tables with four mystery envelopes and takes control of the next movie selection.Episode chapters00:00 — Opening banter02:44 — Bob Newhart’s King Kong routine06:43 — Josh’s Kong memories and the film introduction10:00 — The overture, Carl Denham, and Ann Darrow25:00 — Kong arrives: stop-motion and movie magic32:21 — The log bridge and missing spider pit34:31 — Max Steiner’s score and Kong versus the T. rex40:00 — Ann’s rescue and Kong’s capture46:39 — Broadway, chrome-steel chains, and Robb’s collectible54:07 — Kong loose in Manhattan1:03:30 — Is Kong the real victim?1:09:16 — Awards, production trivia, and Kong’s legacy1:19:18 — Josh’s verdict1:27:38 — Final ratings: 3 versus 91:31:38 — Josh’s mystery envelopes and the next movie reveal

The race for the buried treasure barrels toward its hilariously destructive finish! In Part 2 of our review of It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963), Josh and Robb follow the increasingly desperate treasure hunters through outrageous chases, collapsing plans, dangerous ladders, and one unforgettable hospital-room finale. We discuss the movie's enormous cast, spectacular stunt work, escalating chaos, and whether this epic comedy sticks the landing. Who steals the movie—and was all that trouble under the "Big W" really worth it? Join us for Part 2 of this madcap classic on Hix Nix Stix Pix!

Josh and Robb hit the road for the first half of their two-part look at Stanley Kramer's enormous 1963 comedy, It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World. When a dying thief reveals that a fortune is buried beneath "the Big W," an ordinary group of motorists becomes a pack of increasingly desperate treasure hunters. In Part 1, Josh and Robb discuss the legendary cast, the movie's massive scale, its escalating automotive chaos, and the hilarious race toward $350,000. Who makes the strongest first impression? Which stunts still amaze? And is this sprawling comedy worth the very long trip? This is Part 1 of a two-part review. Spoilers are discussed.

Josh and Robb step into the shadows of Old Hollywood to revisit Billy Wilder's 1950 noir masterpiece, Sunset Boulevard. A struggling screenwriter becomes trapped in the decaying mansion—and dangerous fantasy—of forgotten silent-film star Norma Desmond. They discuss Gloria Swanson's legendary performance, William Holden's doomed Joe Gillis, the movie's dark humor, Hollywood satire, unforgettable dialogue, and whether this celebrated classic still deserves its close-up. Will Josh and Robb give Sunset Boulevard the Hollywood treatment—or nix it? Spoiler warning: The movie's major plot points and ending are discussed.