Movies, Films and Flix

Mark and Nick discuss whether or not the kitchen fight from The Raid 2 is Michelin Star worthy. This is the beginning of a fun new series that will include the kitchen fights from Sudden Death, Gremlins, Deep Blue Sea, Monkey Man, Under Siege and many more! Enjoy!

Mark and Zanandi (@ZaNandi on X) discuss the 1996 thriller Fear. Directed by James Foley, and starring Reese Witherspoon, Mark Wahlberg, William Petersen and a fancy house, the movie focuses on what happens when a yuppie family is stalked by a maniac. In this episode, they also talk about Wahlburgers, comical demises, and cheap chocolate cake. Enjoy!

Mark and Jay discuss the 1996 disaster film Twister. Directed by Jan dBont, and starring Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton and an unlucky cow, the movie focuses on what happens when a group of storm chasers enter the suck zone. In this episode, they also talk about catapults, sound mixing and the excellence of Philip Seymour Hoffman. Enjoy!

The 2024 Mid-Year Random Awards! Mark and Megan hand out awards to their favorite 2024 movies, performances, moments and scenes. In this episode, you’ll hear them talk about In a Violent Nature, Challengers, Dune: Part Two, One More Shot, Civil War, Lisa Frankenstein, Hit Man, Late Night With the Devil and Hundreds of Beavers. Enjoy!

Mark and Joey (@soulpopped on X) discuss the 2020 comedy-drama Sh*thouse. Directed and written by Cooper Raiff, and starring Cooper Raiff, Dylan Gelula, Logan Miller, and a pet turtle, the movie focuses on a lonely college freshman having a simultaneously excellent and terrible weekend. In this episode, they also talk about IFC movies, walking and talking, and the excellence of Cooper Raiff.

Mark and DJ Valentine discuss the 2023 comedy The Holdovers. Directed by Alexander Payne, and starring Paul Giamatti, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Dominic Sessa and some hormonal vulgarians, the Academy Award winning movie is absolutely delightful. In this episode, they talk about excellent screenplays, trampoline injuries, and Paul Giamatti. Enjoy!

Mark and Erik discuss the 2003 science fiction film Timeline. Directed by Richard Donner, and starring Paul Walker, Gerard Butler, Frances O’Connor and several trebuchets, the movie focuses on what happens when a group of archaeologists travel back in time and get involved in some historical shenanigans. In this episode, they also talk about Michael Crichton adaptations, trebuchets and Paul Walker. Enjoy!

Mark and Zanandi (@Zanandi on X) discuss the 1998 crime thriller Wild Things. Directed by John McNaughton, and starring Neve Campell, Denise Richards, Matt Dillon, Kevin Bacon, and several alligators, it’s one of the best trashy thrillers of the 1990s. In this episode, they also discuss pool fights, peeping animals, and the best trashy thrillers of the 1990s. Enjoy!

Mark and Niall discuss the 2023 historical drama Oppenheimer. Directed by Christopher Nolan, and starring Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr., and about 3,000 other excellent character actors, the Academy Award winning blockbuster is a technical marvel on every level. In this episode, they also talk about Christopherr Nolan’s filmography, Cillian Murphy’s hat, and excellent biopics. Enjoy!

Mark and Nick share their Criterion Closet selections and pick three movies they’d love to see added to the Criterion collection. In this episode, they also talk about Criterion’s long history, DVD commentaries, and Swedish erotic dramas. Enjoy!