Why the Flick?

If there’s one thing to be said about ‘80s media, it’s that it was RIFE with childhood trauma. Of any movie genre from our youth, none may be more fear-inducing than dark fantasy. This episode, we’re taking it back to one of the OGs in the cult classic space—The NeverEnding Story (1984). Miriam and Tawny from Two Chicks and a Horror Flick join us to talk about this beautifully weird film that birt...

There’s just something about a Nicolas Cage movie that really elevates the vibe. So when the choice came up to cover National Treasure (2004) this episode, the answer was as clear as a map on the back of the Declaration of Independence. While it might not be his most eccentric role, Cage still delivers in bringing the kookiness. Joining us are Bailey and Jess from Subtitles On or Off Podcast to ta...

LFG baby! After 15 years, we’re getting the reunion we’ve all been waiting for. The much-anticipated Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) is finally here so we’re breaking out our katanas and claws to cover it on the pod with Liz from Liz and a Movie. Ever since news broke that Ryan and Hugh would be teaming up in the MCU, audiences have been anxiously waiting to see if they could pull it off—and boy did t...

Why the Flick? always has a finger on the pulse. So when our Shark Month theme just so happened to coincide with the Summer Olympics, the choice was clear. For our grand fin-ale, we’re cautiously dipping our toes in the Seine with friend of the pod Elizabeth to cover the surprise French hit Under Paris (2024). This new contender in the genre doesn’t hold back any punches (or bite) though you may n...

Move over Shark Week, there’s a new fish in town. Here at Why the Flick? we love a theme, so we’re upping the ante and dedicating all of July to Shark Month! And kicking us off is a movie that just might be THE definitive ‘90s shark movie: Deep Blue Sea (1999). Claire, Alex, and Danielle are teaming back up to talk about this high-camp flick that actually has a lot to say about religion, sex, and...

When you think of Say Anything (1989), there’s really only one visual that comes to mind — John Cusack holding a boombox above his head. The movie is synonymous with this iconic moment, but what about the other hour and 39 minutes? This episode, we realize just how little we actually know about Cameron Crowe’s directorial debut. Surprisingly, this is so much more than an ‘80s rom-com. Like how it...

Happy Pride Month all you lime green Jell-Os and snowflake queens! We’re celebrating this joyful time of year with a movie that totally slays in every way. That’s right — it’s Jennifer’s Body (2009). Joining us to talk about the renaissance of this cult classic are our BFFs Chelsea and Monica from Spooky Tuesday. While it didn’t get the recognition it deserved at the time, we’re doing our part thi...

Have you heard about this reality TV show everyone is talking about? It follows a guy his entire life doing all these mundane things and get this — he doesn’t even know he’s being watched! Crazy, right? You should check it out. It’s called The Truman Show (1998). OK, jokes aside this doesn’t feel too far off from something that could happen in the year 2024. Joining us this episode is Martin from...

It’s possible Why the Flick? might be cursed after covering Hereditary (2018), but it’s a sacrifice we’re willing to make. Just don’t expect us to come to your open séance any time soon. This episode, heads are rolling as Claire, Alex, and Danielle reunite to discuss one of the most disturbing horror movies in cinema. Ari Aster swung for the fences in his feature film debut that explores a family...

April is almost over which means we’re coming to the end of Mother Nature is a Motherfucker Month. So for our final episode in this series, we knew we had to go big — superstorm big. That’s right, it’s The Day After Tomorrow (2004) bitch. Joining us is sister-of-the-host Kelleigh to dive into the natural disaster film that really has it all. Tornadoes? Yup. Giant waves? Check. Hurricanes that can...

Do you hear that sound? That slurping camel moan of a whisper? That’s your warning to take cover because this episode we’re getting twisted up in Twister (1996). For our second installment of Mother Nature is a Motherfucker Month, we’re joined by Clarissa and Kourtney from 30, Dirty & Dying to revisit the millennial film that made us all want to become storm chasers (or at least two of us). And wi...

Spring may finally be here but let’s be real — it’s not always sunshine and rainbows out there. Because when the weather unexpectedly turns it can get shall we say…disastrous. That’s why this April we’re focused on all things natural disaster movies for Mother Nature is a Motherfucker Month. And we’re kicking off our series with the mother of the genre herself The Poseidon Adventure (1972). Joinin...

Can you feel the Kenergy? The Oscars and Ryan Gosling’s pink-tastic performance might be over, but we still have some unfinished business here at Why the Flick? So this episode, we’re completing the Barbenheimer phenomenon by talking all things Barbie (2023) with Jessica from Get Your Binge On. Leave it to Greta Gerwig to take a basic Barbie doll story and turn it into something truly poetic. We g...

We're baaaack! That's right, Why the Flick? is officially returning with new episodes, but that's not all. This year, we're expanding our WTF family and introducing former guests Alex and Danielle as regular co-hosts! And with the Oscars right around the corner, we knew we had to kick off our season 4 premiere with *THE* definitive survival movie — Society of the Snow (2023). You might think you k...

If you thought Christmas was over, think again because we’ve got one last present under the tree for you here at Why the Flick? Closing out the last movie in our holiday series lineup and our season 3 finale is Violent Night (2022) with friend of the pod Elizabeth. In the history of cinema Santas, several icons stand out — Tim Allen, Richard Attenborough, Kurt Russel. And thanks to this banger, Da...

‘Tis the season and we’re kicking off our Christmas series with a bang. When it comes to holiday flicks, none may be more unhinged or millennial-centric than Jim Carrey’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000). This episode, we knew we had to bring back John and Georgia from Comfort Films Podcast to unwrap this peak comfort movie. We talk about our watch experience as adults and realizing that the...

If you’re having a rough day, chances are it’s probably not as bad as this guy’s. Because when you’re dealing with a failing music career, a nightmare-fueled road trip, and chasing a cat all over New York City, how much worse can it actually get? This episode, we’re joined by Kyle from I Know Movies and You Don’t to go on a modern-day odyssey with Inside Llewyn Davis (2013). We talk about the ups...

The perfect Thanksgiving movie doesn’t exis… Actually, never mind. We didn’t intend for Waitress (2007) to be turkey day-themed but when you have a movie centered around one of the most iconic holiday desserts the vibes are clear. This episode, we’re bringing on Danielle from No More Late Fees to talk about this indie darling. Hear us unpack all the deep layers of Adrienne Shelly’s last film befor...

Happy Halloween! The spookiest time of the year is coming to a close so for the last flick in our horror series we knew we had to pick something extra special and extra unhinged. This episode, we’re shouting yay go gay and giving the finger Judy Greer-style with the werewolf comedy Cursed (2005). Joining our pack to cover this beautiful, hot mess are Chelsea, Monica, and Sydney from Spooky Tuesday...

When it comes to horror franchises, few have been able to withstand the test of time. So this episode, we’re going back to the one that elevated slashers to what we know and love today: Halloween (1978). Joining us to continue our spooky series and discuss John Carpenter’s classic are Abby and Caitlin from The Ride Home Podcast. This movie is famous for giving us so many icons — the birth of Micha...

It’s Oct. 3! That’s right — put on your pink and get in losers ‘cuz we’re covering Mean Girls (2004). To help us unpack this classic cultural icon and discuss the realities of girl-on-girl crime, we’re bringing back our friends Alex and Danielle from Top Model Rewind. And hear us out. We know this isn’t your typical horror movie, but it actually covers a lot of spooky themes: what makes the perfec...

Spooky season is here babyeee! And that can only mean one thing here at Why the Flick? — it’s scary movie time. So to kick off our first episode, we’re descending into Barbarian (2022) with Tawny from Two Chicks and a Horror Flick. If you went into this movie knowing what to expect only to be blindsided and sent on a rollercoaster ride of emotions for 85 minutes, welcome to the club. Join us as we...

Has there ever been a bleaker movie experience than Seven (1995)? That might still be up for debate, but one thing is for sure — this is the darkest film we’ve ever covered here on Why the Flick? And that’s all thanks to Spro and Lee Take on the Academy. This episode, we’re investigating the movie that put David Fincher back on the directorial map like Alien 3 never even happened. Hear us unravel...

It’s been a hot minute since we’ve covered anything recent here on Why the Flick? So when a cultural phenomenon like Oppenheimer (2023) comes out, it feels only right to tackle it on the pod. Luckily, we don’t have to do it alone. This episode, we’re bringing back Jessica from Get Your Binge On to help us process this roller coaster ride of existential dread. Hear us break down the impact of this...

Heyyyy horse girlies. We’ve got a flick that’s sure to scratch that horse itch you’ve been having. Sorry to Bother You (2018) might seem like a surreal acid trip, but it’s actually more accurate to real life than you think — like scarily accurate. Joining us on this weird, wild ride are Matt and Nicole from After the Kid Goes Down. We get into the movie’s timeless commentary on labor, racism, corp...