Movies, Films and Flix

Mark and Jonny Numb discuss the 1997 independent film A Better Place. Produced by Kevin Smith and Scott Mosier, and directed by Vincent Pereira, the movie focuses on the ill-fated friendship between two high school outcasts. In this episode they also talk about 1990’s independent cinema, View Askew productions, and literate maniacs. Enjoy!

Mark and Nick Rehak talk about the action movie characters with the best names and share what their action movie names would be. In this episode, they also talk about Dwayne Johnson movies, people named Scud, and Chance Boudreaux.

Mark and Zanandi (@ZaNandi on X) discuss the trailers for "Under Paris'' and "Trap." Both films look amazing and they had to be talked about because they feature sharks, traps, and Josh Hartnett. Enjoy! 

Mark and Erik discuss the 2009 romantic comedy The Proposal. Directed by Anne Fletcher and starring Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Betty White, and some unsweetened cinnamon light soy lattes, the blockbuster movie proves that Bullock is an all-timer romantic comedy star. In this episode, they also talk about rom-com tropes, movie posters, and coffee orders. Enjoy!

Mark and Nathan pit Legion (2010) and Priest (2011) against each other to see which Paul Bettany film reigns supreme. It’s an incredibly close matchup that will be decided by 10 categories that cover topics like rock throwing, monotone monologues, and final fights. Enjoy!

Mark and Niall discuss the 2023 comedy blockbuster Barbie. Directed by Greta Gerwig, and starring Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera and a lot of pink, the movie focuses on what happens when Barbie and Ken travel to the real world and learn about horses (there’s a lot more to it…). In this episode, they also talk about bespoke songs, beach fights, and the excellence of Greta Gerwig. Enjoy!

Mark and Erik discuss the 1988 bartending drama Cocktail. Directed by Roger Donaldson, and starring Tom Cruise, Elisabeth Shue, Bryan Brown and lots of flair bartending, the movie focuses on a guy named Brian who makes cocktails and has big dreams. In this episode, they also talk about flipping bottles, sad endings, and Tom Cruise’s filmography. Enjoy!

Mark and John discuss 1988 action film Red Scorpion. Directed by Joseph Zito, and starring Dolph Lundgren, Al White, M. Emmet Walsh, and some short shorts, the movie focuses on what happens when a disgraced Russian soldier starts blowing up everything in sight. In this episode, they also talk about grenade logistics, bar fights, and terrible productions. Enjoy!

Mark and John Leavengood (@MFFhorrorcorner on X)  discuss the 1991 action drama Backdraft. Directed by Ron Howard, and starring Kurt Russell, Robert De Niro, William Baldwin and some angry fire, the movie jams about eight plotlines into a single movie and still works really well. In this episode, they also talk about Kurt Russell’s hair, Ron Howard’s filmography, and rewatchable movies. Enjoy!

Mark and Aaron Neuwirth (@AaronsPS4 on X) talk about Godzilla (2014), Kong: Skull Island (2017), Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019), Godzilla vs. Kong (2021), and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (2023). In this episode, they also discuss the difficulties of moving, monster fights, and Godzilla's top four films. Enjoy!