Movies, Films and Flix

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!

Mark and Phil discuss the 2010 classic The Social Network. Directed by David Fincher, and starring Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake and lots of Aaron Sorkin dialogue, the movie focuses on the creation of Facebook and all the lawsuits that came with it. In this episode, they also talk about Fincher’s filmography, excellent dialogue, and fictionalized true stories.

Mark and David Cross (@ItsMeDavidCross on X) discuss the 1989 creature feature DeepStar Six. Directed by Sean S. Cunningham, and starring Nancy Everhard, Greg Evigan, Miguel Ferrer, and lots of blinking lights, the movie focuses on what happens when a large monster attacks a tiny underwater base. In this episode, they also talk about knockoff creature features, decompression pains, and the perils of underwater drilling. Enjoy!

Mark and David Cross (@ItsMeDavidCross on X) kick off the first ever Hacktion tournament by pitting eight action heroes up against eight horror villains. In this episode, Sarah Connor, Jason Voorhees, Trantor the Troll, Beatrix Kiddo,  Stripe the Gremlin, and more battle each other to claim ultimate victory.

Mark and Zanandi (@ZaNandi on X) discuss the 2009 science fiction horror film Pandorum. Directed by Chrstian Alvart, and starring Ben Foster, Dennis Quaid, Antje Traue, and hundreds of ill-tempered mutants, the movie focuses on what happens when an interstellar arc becomes an interstellar house of horrors. In this episode, they also talk about space trash movies, monster fights, and fun twist endings. Enjoy!

Mark and John (@MFFHorrorCorner on X) discuss the 2001 cult classic Frailty. Directed by Bill Paxton, and starring Matthew McConaughey, Powers Boothe, and an axe named Otis, the movie is a beautiful thriller that is perfectly directed by Bill Paxton. In this episode, they also talk about Lawman McConaughey, earnest angels, and the excellence of Bill Paxton. Enjoy!

To celebrate May the 4th, Mark and John talk about their favorite minor characters in the Star Wars universe. The Star Wars franchise is loaded with memorable supporting characters and they had a great time talking about rancors, wampas and sassy droids. They also answer listener questions and ponder the logistics of a pit left by a sarlacc. Enjoy!