

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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Aug 11, 2023 • 1h 10min
Episode 514 (The Pacifier, Vin Diesel, and Action Hero Babysitters)
Mark and Erik discuss the 2005 action comedy The Pacifier. Directed by Adam Shankman, and starring Vin Diesel, Brittany Snow, Max Thieriot, and several pairs of cargo pants, the movie focuses on what happens when Vin Diesel is forced to babysit a group of kids and their pet duck. In this episode, they also discuss jet ski action scenes, action hero babysitters, and incredibly expensive basement vaults. Enjoy!

Aug 4, 2023 • 32min
Bonus Episode - A Thorough Examination of the Jet Ski Action Scene in Transporter 2
Mark and Jay (@LifeVsFilm on Twitter) discuss the jet ski action scene in the 2005 film The Transporter 2. It's a beautiful action scene that features big jumps, lots of yellow, and craftsmanlike work from director Louis Leterrier. Enjoy!Make sure to listen to Deep Blue Sea - The Podcast!

Aug 3, 2023 • 1h 11min
Episode 513 (Chainsaw Fights, JCVD, and White Fire)
Mark and Jonny Numb (@JonnyNumb on Twitter) talk about their favorite cinematic chainsaw fights in movies like White Fire, Mandy, 31, Maximum Risk, Motel Hell and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2. Enjoy!

Jul 29, 2023 • 50min
Episode 512 (The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, Nicolas Cage, and Shoe Swapping)
Mark and Niall (@elniallo on Twitter) discuss the 2022 action comedy The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. Directed by Tom Gormican, and starring Nicolas Cage, Pedro Pascal, Sharon Horgan, and a lot of movie memorabilia, the movie focuses on what happens when Nicolas Cage becomes a CIA operative. In this episode, they also talk about shoe swaps, calamari, and the greatness of Mandy (2018). Enjoy!

Jul 25, 2023 • 38min
MFF Final Fights - Episode 49 - (Creed II (2018) - Adonis Creed vs. Viktor Drago)
Mark and Chris Kelly continue their Rocky/Creed final fight series by talking about the brawl between Adonis Creed and Viktor Drago in Creed II (2018).

Jul 21, 2023 • 1h 20min
Episode 511 (The Fly, Jeff Goldblum, and Experiments Gone Horribly Awry)
Mark and Norbert (@eddiecaine on Twitter) discuss the 1986 science fiction film The Fly. Directed by David Cronenberg, and starring Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, John Getz, and lots of goo, the movie focuses on what happens when scientists get jealous. In this episode, they also talk about arm wrestling, body horror, and horror remakes. Enjoy!

Jul 17, 2023 • 41min
Episode 510 (The 2023 Mid-Year Random Awards)
The Movies, Films and Flix tradition continues! Mark and Megan hand out random awards to their favorite moments and movies of 2023 (so far). In this episode, they celebrate movies like Fist of the Condor, Plane, Polite Society, Knock at the Cabin, Rye Lane, Scream 6, Blackberry, Asteroid City and many more. Enjoy!

Jul 15, 2023 • 57min
Episode 509 (Godzilla: The Album, Roland Emmerich, and Giant Monsters)
Mark and Billy Patterson (@billyapatterson on Twitter) continue their 1990's soundtrack series by picking their favorite songs from Godzilla: The Album. It's a beautiful soundtrack featuring songs from Rage Against the Machine, Jamiroquai, The Wallflowers, Puff Diddy, Ben Folds Five, Silverchair, Foo Fighters, and several other bands who received loads of money for their contributions. In this episode, they also talk about Roland Emmerich, massive movie marketing and Taco Bell. Enjoy!

Jul 10, 2023 • 1h 7min
Episode 508 (Predator, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Classic Action Films)
Mark and John Leavengood (@MFFHorrorCorner on Twitter) discuss the 1987 action classic Predator. Directed by John McTiernan, and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Bill Duke and an often discussed helicopter, the movie focuses on what happens when a group of elite soldiers are hunted by an intergalactic trophy hunter. In this episode, they also talk about creature design, giraffes, and mud fights. Enjoy!

Jul 5, 2023 • 1h 4min
Episode 507 (The Last of the Mohicans, Wes Studi, and Michael Mann)
Mark and Erik discuss the 1992 historical epic The Last of the Mohicans. Directed by Michael Mann, and starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Madeleine Stowe, Wes Studi and Russell Means, the book adaptation took Mann out of his comfort zone and the end result is a thrilling experience. In this episode they also talk about waterfalls, massive battle scenes and the excellent soundtrack. Enjoy!