Flix and a Six

We welcome our first new guest in a while for a blockbuster. Plus the finale of Succession, the many other things were watching, and more. The Basics Flick — Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Six — Treehouse Cranberry Tart Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Panel — Nelson Sing Toot-length Reviews All the right heart in all the weird places 8/10 — Anthony A pitch perfect ending to the tr...

Synopsis A big catchup, fighting telecom mega conglomerates, Jedi Survivor, and more. Please don't condemn us. The Basics Flick — John Wick: Chapter 4 Six — Source Coat of Arms Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Toot-length Reviews While I’m always excited for more John Wick, the formula has run its course. 7/10 — Anthony A series that started with a slick, but simple look at a compl...

Synopsis Some trailer talk, many Star Wars talks, allegations of terrorism by defunct McDonald's mascots and more. Put on your Blue Suede Shoes and join us. The Basics Flick — Elvis Six — Evil Genius Purple Monkey Dishwasher Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Toot-length Reviews I now have a much higher regard for Elvis… and an elevated level of concern for Tom Hanks. 6/10 — Anthony...

Synopsis Oscars! Whisk! Consumption! FUN? The Basics Flick — The Classier and More Refined Cousin(s) Whisk — Michters Bourbon & Hudson Back Room Deal Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Toot-length Reviews I’ve seen better contenders 5/10 — Anthony Not my best work but i did watch a good bunch of the nominees this year. 6/10 — Al

Synopsis Disney may have finally heard our thoughts on quality and quantity of their products, generally, and a lack of Star Wars movies specifically. Plus Super Pig and much more. The Basics Flick — Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Six — Newburgh Brewing Bridge Boss Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Toot-length Reviews While it pays wonderful homage, Wakanda Forever never quite finds...

Synopsis Trailers, trailers, trailers what a treat. That's pretty much it for the news this week, while our movie portion checks a whole bunch of boxes for Oscars season. Don't worry, though, we'll always be your friend and probably won't cut any of our fingers off (intentionally). The Basics Flick — The Banshees of Inisherin Six — District 96 & Equilibrium Sexual Energy Hosts — Anthony Costan...

Synopsis Big DCU news, botched assassinations, food, and so much more, all before a big Oscar pic. Maybe in another life... The Basics Flick — Everything Everywhere All at Once Six — Alternate Ending Bad Mother Force User Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Toot-length Reviews Is it an emotional deep dive into anxiety, stress, loneliness, nihilism, empathy, kindness, family, or uncond...

Synopsis 4 episodes in 4 we-- nah we're back to being a fully operational battle station for real. Just how we planned it. A blockbuster episode for a blockbuster movie. Plus a blast from the past, fucking hell, and more. We're on the highway to the danger zone.  The Basics Flick — Top Gun: Maverick Six — Southern Tier Lake Shore Fog Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Toot-length Rev...

The Basics Flick — The Menu Six — Tree House Mega Treat Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Tweet-length Reviews A delicately balanced satirical comedy and psychological thriller, The Menu’s insane premise is perfectly executed by Oscar worthy performances all around. 8/10 — Anthony Terrifyingly funny, deliciously dark, and poorly marketed. Don't watch this movie: experience it. 8.5/1...

The Basics Flick — Bullet Train Six — Newburgh Sláinte Dry Irish Stout Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Tweet-length Reviews Bullet Train is a non-stop, frenetic, hodgepodge of and homage to most of my favorite movie tropes. 8/10 — Anthony A fun time in the style of a Guy Ritchie film, with the action sensibilities of a John Wick film, by way of a mid-aughts Asian crime drama. 7/10...

Synopsis BACK!! After a partially planned, and also partially unplanned, hiatus that was significantly longer than we anticipated, we return to ring in the new year with a new movie. We're a little more free and organic in this one; we're less tied to our regular format strictly separating new/notes/nuggets/etc. It's just us (and you) talking about the last few months and then our movie conversati...

The Spinchoon Three gather for a momentous occasion: celebrating Flix & a Six's 200th episode! Of course, in true Spinchoon fashion, this isn't the 200th episode. O well. We celebrate by having a round table chat about our favorite TV, Movie, & Video game properties of the past year, decade, and all time, before reviewing Uncharted (the 2022 movie). Cheers!

The Basics Flick — Thor: Love & Thunder Six — Carton Scoot Scoot Scoot NE DIPA Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Tweet-length Reviews While it lacks the cohesion of Ragnarok, Love & Thunder remains a worthy successor.  7/10 — Anthony While it may lack the alchemical brilliance of its predecessor, it certainly shares DNA with it. Thor: Love & Thunder is quite a ride, both...

The Basics Flick — Prey Six — District 96 Essential Juice Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Tweet-length Reviews Well paced dumb predator fun. 6/10 — Anthony The clear best entry in the series since the original, it’s a refreshing take on what had become largely a stale premise, with some of the best and goriest kills. 6.5/10 — Al Bookmarks Six — 00:01:55 News & Nuggets — 00:07:...

The Basics Flick — Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of Madness Six — Tin Barn Alpha Queen Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Tweet-length Reviews Similar to Thor under Taika, Doctor Stephen Strange officially finds his identity under the direction of Sam Raimi.  8/10 — Anthony Amidst the renewed, and barely more qualified, complaints of "Superhero Fatigue", here's a movie that should s...

The Basics Flick — Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore Six — Rogue Chocolate Stout Nitro Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Tweet-length Reviews Wait, what were the secrets? 4/10 — Anthony JK Rowling wrote one of the most iconic book series of all time; that doesn't automatically translate to the ability to write screenplays. I can't recall a movie that had more things going...

The Basics Flick — Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Part 1 & 2 Six — 1940's Just Tap it In Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Panel — Peanut Gallery (Dominick Biolsi) Tweet-length Reviews The best and most influential depiction of The Batman in the most faithful adaptation of any comic book, period. 9/10 — Anthony An old Batman who’s stuck in the past but who can still learn some...

The Basics Flick — Scream (2022) Six — Grand Canyon Black Iron IPA Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Tweet-length Reviews A completely self aware homage to an homage, but even if the acting is terrible by design… it makes the entire movie cringeworthy. 6/10 — Anthony Just clever enough a requel to keep its head above water, it’s the only type of horror movie I actually like: one gra...

The Basics Flick — Monty Python and the Holy Grail Six — Southern Tier Live Session Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Tweet-length Reviews A master class in unadulterated nonsense.  9/10 — Anthony A surreal, borderline incoherent, parodic masterpiece… sorry the man who was writing this review has been fired. 8/10 — Al Bookmarks Six — 00:01:08 News & Nuggets — 00:09:20 Consumptio...

The Basics Flick — Reservoir Dogs Six — Beer Tree Trippy Tree Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Tweet-length Reviews Reservoir dogs keeps you locked in that room from start to finish regardless of the number of times you’ve seen it.  8/10 — Anthony A sleek and stripped down version of the best of what Tarantino has to offer when he isn't getting in his own way: bad people saying and...

The Basics Flick — Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Six — Industrial Arts Impact Wrench Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Tweet-length Reviews As with many comedies, some bits don’t hold up, even so,Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is the perfect embodiment of a lost genre. 7/10 — Anthony A throwback comedy of the highest order. Laughs and heart and a solid hang all around. Caine & Martin are as...

The Basics Flick — Death on the Nile (2022) Six — Grand Canyon Kachina Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Tweet-length Reviews With a pinch of mustache origin story, a dash of Egyptian ruin dry humping, and a big helping of bat shit crazy, Death on the Nile, although predictable for a murder mystery, is well worth the ride due to some truly on-point performances. 7/10 — Anthony I for...

The Basics Flick — Free Guy Six — Four Peaks Brewing Kilt Lifter Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Tweet-length Reviews Free guy starts as a silly, cutesy nostalgia driven pop-comedy and quickly levels up into an unexpectedly entertaining movie with a decent though generic story… catchphrase. 8/10 — Anthony A surprisingly well thought out and fun ride. A video game movie done right,...

The Basics Flick — Oscar Talk Whisk — Waterford The Cuvée & Redbreast 15 Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi

The Basics Flick — The Batman Six — Alternate Ending Business is A-Boomin' Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Tweet-length Reviews Matt Reeves manages to honor the spirit of Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight, while creating his own unique on screen presence for The Batman, shining a light on the previously under-explored Detective. He gives us the hero we deserve, as well as the one we...