

Movies, Films and Flix
Movies, Films and Flix
A one stop shop for all things movies. The MFF crew tackle the real issues like "What is Kurt Russell's best sleeveless shirt?" Listen. Enjoy. Share
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Apr 15, 2024 • 1h 8min
Episode 554 (Legion vs Priest, Paul Bettany, and Rock Throwing)
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!

Apr 8, 2024 • 1h 12min
Episode 553 (Barbie, Greta Gerwig and Beach Fights)
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!

Apr 1, 2024 • 1h 19min
Episode 552 (Cocktail, Tom Cruise, and Big Dreams)
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!

Mar 25, 2024 • 1h 4min
Episode 551 (Red Scorpion, Dolph Lundgren and Short Shorts)
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!

Mar 18, 2024 • 1h 4min
Episode 550 (Backdraft, Kurt Russell and Ron Howard)
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!

Mar 15, 2024 • 1h 7min
Bonus Episode (Godzilla, King Kong and the MonsterVerse)
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!

Mar 11, 2024 • 1h 4min
Episode 549 (The Replacements, Shane Falco, and Quicksand)
Mark and Norbert discuss the 2000 sports comedy The Replacements. Directed by Howard Deutch, and starring Keanu Reeves, Gene Hackman, Brooke Langton, and some wild yam, the movie focuses on what happens when a rag-tag group of replacement players get recruited to play in the NFL. In this episode, they also talk about football movies, platitudes, and kicking a football while smoking a cigarette. Enjoy!

Mar 8, 2024 • 54min
MFF Classic Episode - The Movies Featuring Bathroom Fights Draft
This episode was originally released in 2021. Mark and Nick Rehak (@TheRehak) draft their favorite movies that feature bathroom fights. In this episode, they discuss Mission: Impossible - Fallout, The Warriors, Jack Reacher, Non-Stop, and Resident Evil: Afterlife. If you enjoy this episode, make sure to listen to our Jet Ski Action Scene Draft episode (Episode 323) as well. Enjoy!

Mar 4, 2024 • 1h 4min
Episode 548 (Baby Driver, Car Chases, and Red)
Mark and Phil discuss the 2017 action film Baby Driver. Directed by Edgar Wright and starring Ansel Elgort, Lily James, Eiza Gonzalez, Jamie Foxx, and Jon Hamm, the movie focuses on a getaway driver who listens to some very cool music. In this episode, they also talk about primary colors, car chases, and movie soundtracks. Enjoy!

Feb 26, 2024 • 49min
Episode 547 (Something in the Dirt, Benson and Moorhead, and Quartz)
Mark and Zanandi (@ZaNandi on X) discuss the 2022 science fiction film Something in the Dirt. Directed by and starring Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead (Resolution, Spring, The Endless, Synchronic), the movie focuses on what happens when two polar opposites investigate some supernatural shenanigans happening in their apartment complex. In this episode, they also talk about floating quartz, sleeveless t-shirts and the filmographies of Benson and Moorhead.