Movies, Films and Flix

Mark and John Leavengood (@MFFHorrorCorner on Twitter) discuss the Saw Franchise, which is made up of nine films, and lots of blood explosions. The franchise kicked off in 2004, with the James Wan directed Saw, and has since become a horror juggernaut that is surprisingly coherent and loaded with wild traps and loads of plot. In this episode, they talk about the evolution of the franchise, and the pettiness of Jigsaw. Enjoy!

Mark and Victor Dandridge Jr. (AKA - The Hardest Working Man in Comcis - @VantageInHouse on Twitter) discuss the 2015 film The Visit. Directed by M. Night Shyamalan, and starring Ed Oxenbould, Olivia DeJonge, Deanna Dunagan and Peter McRobbie, the movie focuses on what happens when two teenagers spend a horrible week with their grandparents. In this episode, they talk about found footage movies, pineapple upside down cake, and the filmography of M. Night Shyamalan. Enjoy! Please make sure to follow Victor on Twitter!

Mark and Phil discuss the 2008 martial arts film Never Back Down. Directed by Jeff Wadlow, and starring Sean Faris, Amber Heard, Cam Gigandet, Evan Peters, and Djimon Hounsou, the movie focuses on what happens when you move to Florida and make enemies with an A+ movie villain. In this episode, they discuss mixed martial arts, soundtracks, and why Ryan McCarthy (Cam Gigandet) is an A+ movie villain. Enjoy!

Mark and DJ Valentine (@TryingToBeDJV on Twitter) discuss the final fight between Captain America (Chris Evans), The Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan) and Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) in the 2016 film Captain America: Civil War. It's a excellent brawl that features boot punching, bloody faces, and a sophisticated fight narrative. Make sure to follow DJ on Twitter, and check out the Simplistic Reviews Podcast.

Mark and Megan discuss the 2021 superhero film The Suicide Squad. Directed by James Gunn, and starring Idris Elba, Margot Robbie, Joel Kinnaman, and Viola Davis, the movie focuses on a new(ish) group of villains embarking on a suicide mission that finds them battling a justifiably angry kaiju. In this episode, they discuss exploding heads, hallway fights, and likable characters. Enjoy!

What's the ideal amount of teeth-to-body blood consumption in vampire films? Mark and Nick (@TheRehak) discuss Mark's recent data article that breaks down blood consumption in vampire cinema. Mark counted the seconds of teeth-to-body blood consumption in each, created four categories, and averaged the Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb numbers of the 82 movies to discover the ideal amount. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a random conversation about some very random data. Enjoy!

Mark and Jay (of Deep Blue Sea - The Podcast) discuss the 1998 cult classic Deep Rising. Directed by Stephen Sommers, and starring Treat Williams, Famke Janssen, Kevin J. O'Connor, and Wes Studi, the movie focuses on what happens when a group of mercanaries battle an ancient sea beast aboard a luxury ocean liner. In this episode, they discuss lunkhead henchmen, shoe attacks, and why this movie deserves a large audience. Enjoy!

Mark and David Cross (of the Award Wieners Movie Review Podcast) discuss the 2006 film Underworld: Evolution. Directed by Len Wiseman, and starring Kate Beckinsale, Scott Speedman, Tony Curran, and several cans of paint, the movie focuses on the continuing war between vampires and werewolves that was introduced in the 2003 film Underworld (listen to the episode!). In this episode, they discuss nonstop action, storage containers, and the excellence of Kate Beckinsale. Enjoy!Make sure to follow David on Instagram (Award Wieners Podcast) and Twitter (@ItsMeDavidCross)

Mark and Niall discuss 1992 visual effects bonanza Death Becomes Her. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, and starring Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, Bruce Willis, and Isabella Rossellini, the film focuses on what happens after people consume an elixir that grants them immortality (a lot of shenanigans). In this episode, they talk about twisted heads, holes in stomachs, and wonderful visual effects. Enjoy!

Mark and Erik discuss the 1993 cult classic Only the Strong. Directed by Sheldon Lettich, and starring Mark Dacascos, Stacey Travis, and Paco Christian Prieto, the movie focuses on a gang war that breaks out after a former green beret starts teaching capoeira to at-risk high school students. In this episode, they also talk about dance fighting, spin kicks, and the excellence of Mark Dacascos. Enjoy!