I Don't Give A Flick!

Films which depict one of the most common and popular drugs in society today have a long and varied history in film. You all know which plant-based product we're talking about; that's right, it's the Devil's Lettice, the Sin Spinach, the Haitian Oregano: marijuana. From the early days of film with Reefer Madness to the modern-day Pineapple Express, Mary Jane has been a gateway...

The wide world of sports has captured the hearts of many film fans over the generations with their underdog stories of triumph over adversity. Why do these appeal to us so much, and what are the best ones? Join Jonny, Gary and Neil as we delve into that this week and create our Mount Rushmore +1. Special guest this week is Jon Esquivel.

How does one overcome the struggles of creating an award-winning short film by themselves? From writing a personal story, to fundraising, to flying to a foreign country and relying on actors and technicians half a world away to make your vision come to life, these are just a few of the things needed to have success. Join Jonny, Neil and Gary as we take a deep dive into the work of award winning sh...

How does one rise up among the large groups of people who are seeking fame and fortune to be one of the fortunate who succeed? It takes a lot of skill, a heaping pile of luck, and, perhaps, looking to the numbers and stats of the fans you get in order to build off that triumph. Staying true to yourself will take you farther than constantly remolding yourself. Joining us this week is special guest...

You're watching a movie and suddenly, the whole meaning of the plot changes in a second, totally changing your view of what has transpired. Throughout history, films have used plot twists to pull the rug out from under their audiences to make them question everything they thought they knew of the script. But, sometimes these are done more successfully than others, and when they go wrong, it c...

Throughout the ages of television, the drama has grown and evolved, much like a Pokémon. From the classics of the mid 20th century, through the blossoming of the golden age of dramatic tv in the early part of the 21st, the scope and budget may have enlarged, but has the quality? That is the question we aim to explore on this episode of I Don't Give a Flick! Join Jonny, Neil and Gary and we ca...

With Halloween quickly approaching, ghosts and ghouls begin to come out of the woodwork and roam the world of the living. But, how did we get here? Join Jonny and Gary this week as we explore the path of the damned, from the 1960s through today. Special guests this week are Ian Webb of the hit podcast Cult & Trash Horror Movie Grind, Jacob Johnson of the hit podcast Jacob and Rhys Vs. Evil, an...

A dark night cloaks the city. The streets run rampant with crime as the citizens cry out for a hero. No, we're not talking about New York City, we're talking about Gotham, and the hero that answers the call is the Batman. Since his creation in 1939, Batman has been a staple of comic books. With movies stretching back six decades, the Caped Crusader has had several different iterations ov...

The Academy Award for Best Picture often goes to films that most people... wouldn't agree with. But once in awhile, the Academy does actually pick the best picture of the year (for example, in 1991 when Dances with Wolves beat out Godfellas). Join Jonny, Neil and Gary this week as we discuss what makes a good Academy candidate and what our Mount Rushmore Plus One (C) is. Joining us this week...

"To be, or not to be? That is the question."  Well, no, that's not really the question today. Today's question is about what are existential films and how do they affect us as filmgoers? What does it mean to have a film which discusses the nature of life and the meanings behind it? And do people watch these movies at all? That is the question we attempt to answer on today'...

Singing, dancing, long run-times. All are staples of movie musicals. But what makes a film musical? And what makes them truly exceptional? And why do some of them sing everything while some of them have very limited musical scores? Why do I have so much treble writing a blurb for podcasts? Join Jonny, Neil and Gary this week as we discuss these and other issues. Special guests this week are the as...

This one goes out to all the ladies! During season 1, we looked at our best actors of all time and we are excited to follow that up with a look at the greatest actresses on the silver screen throughout the years.  Join Jonny and Gary as we suss out what makes a great actress, makes them unforgettable, and marks their performances throughout all of time. It is a difficult job to do, so we enlisted...

No one can be told what the Matrix is. Well, to us, that’s a lot of hogwash! Just in time for the release of the fourth installment in the Matrix franchise, Resurrections, we are jacking into the story and significance of the Matrix movies. Join Jonny, Neil, and Gary as we put on our black sunglasses, black shirts, black jackets, black pants, black boots and, although you never see it we are going...

"Lights. Camera. Action!" How do you know you're on an indie film set? When you're the one doing all three jobs. Small-budget films are some of the most interesting and dynamic movies ever made, using shoestring budgets cobbled together from life savings, borrowed funds, and a little bit of credit card shell games, these works of heart are done by film makers who put their all...

"If you don't take the chance, you'll never know what could have been." The quote by Brad Turnbull is apt for movie studios in the 2020s. So many of the films created are remakes or "soft" reboots of prior successes. Is this something which is good for the industry and allow new talented people to leave their mark on a story, or is this a safe copout that studios take...

Tonight we talk about the ghouls and ghosts and things that go bump in the night: horror movies! What makes a scary movie and what are some of our favorite genres and films? Join Jonny, Neil and Gary this week as we build our Mount Rushmore +1 (c) of horror movies!

Ah, the time of Halloween. What a special moment in everyone's life once a year where you can dress up in crazy outfits and not be thought a freak. There are so many popular films which terrify and bewilder us at this time of year and have made an indelible mark on the landscape of film, but how can we break this gigantic genre of horror down into smaller groups to better understand it? That&...

The career of M. Night Shyamalan has been one of starting at the top and falling to the very depths of memeory. But, much like his film style, is there a Renaissance or twist for him going forward? His work on  The Sixth Sense ,  Unbreakable , and  Signs brought the previously unknown director into the spotlight, but did that spotlight prove too much for the young Shyamalan and cause him to wilt u...

From the earliest days of television, sitcoms (short for situational comedies) have been a staple of programming available. People love to sit back, relax, and let their minds enjoy some light-hearted laughter as they watch actors in situations sometimes nearly beyond belief. But why do we still after more than 70 years of television still love these shows? From the Honeymooners to I Love Lucy to...

Today we discuss a group of elites who are extraordinarily out of touch with the people they supposedly serve. No, not politicians: film critics. As the decades have continued on, the chasm of disparity between what critics like and what their audiences enjoy has only widened. Websites such as Rotten Tomatoes and IMDB have begun listing not only what the aggregate of the critics' score is, bu...

As far back as this podcast goes, Jonny always wanted to do one on gangsters. Or, something like that. Mafia movies, gangster flicks, hood films, and cartel pictures are all some of the most recognizable staples of the cinema. Some of them have an antihero, like Michael Corleone; some of them an unrepentant perp like Scarface, and some have the guy that's just trying to make his way through t...

The biggest film franchise in history is the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With more than 30 films in the first three phases and grossing more than $20,000,000,000 worldwide, there can be no doubt that this juggernaut of a franchise leads the way in ticket sales. But when Marvel Studios first formed in the mid-2000s, this was far less of a certain future and more of a gamble. Since the MCU is such a...

Throughout time, there have been rivalries which are of the ages: England vs. France, Foreman vs. Ali, Palmer vs. Nicklaus. But there is another rivalry which is no less epic in scope in the world of cinema; method vs. technical acting.  Finally, the episode is here discussing Method vs. Technical acting! For two-decades, hosts Jonny and Gary have hotly debated which of the two acting theories is...

“Get to the chopper!” “Adrieeeeeeeeeeen!” “Yippie ki yay” “Two day til retirement” These are just some of the lines from amazing action films. The explosions, the shooting, the hand-to-hand combat, and much more all make some of the biggest box office films get our adrenaline pumping and on the edge of our seat. But who are the top action heroes of all time? Join Jonny, Neil, and Gary as we build...

This Podcast is not yet rated... oh wait... it is as mature content. The MPAA has been the rating system for films for the last seven decades and has created a great deal of conversation about what makes films G, PG, PG-13, R, or NC-17. But, is this a necessary feature of life? And is it done in a consistent manner? Join Jonny, Neil and Gary this week as we discuss our thoughts on this keystone pi...