Movies, Films and Flix

Mark and Megan recommend six horror movies that you should check out as Halloween approaches. In this episode, they talk about Barbarian (2022, As Above, So Below (2014), Thirst (2009) and many more horror movies that they love. Enjoy!

Mark and David discuss the 1980 cult classic Alligator. Directed by Lewis Teague, and starring Robert Forster, Robin Riker, and a mutated alligator, the movie focuses on what happens when likable people hunt a genetically modified monster. In this episode, they talk about fighting alligators, swimming pools, and the movies that looked to capitalize on the success of Jaws. Enjoy!

Mark and Norbert (@eddiecaine on Twitter) talk about their favorite movie fights that take place on trains or buses (this episode was inspired by a conversation about the 2021 movie Nobody). In this episode, they discuss the fights in The Raid 2, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, King of New York, The Villainess, Spider-Man 2, The Wolverine, and more. Enjoy!

Mark and Zanandi (@ZaNandi on Twitter) discuss the 2011 horror sequel Scream 4. Directed by Wes Craven, and starring Neve Campbell, Emma Roberts, Courteney Cox, Hayden Panettiere (Kirby is the best), and some terrible tasting lemon squares, the movie focuses on what happens when the legacy characters return to Woodsboro and meet a new crew of horror movie fanatics. In this episode, they also talk...

Mark and Nicholas Rehak (@TheRehak on Twitter) draft their favorite moments that feature a character jumping in slow motion to catch someone or something. In this episode, they talk about the slow motion jumping scenes in Encino Man, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Army of Darkness, Cliffhanger, Guardians of the Galaxy and more! Enjoy!

Mark and John Leavengood (@MFFHorrorCorner on Twitter) discuss the 1997 thriller Breakdown. Directed by Jonathan Mostow, and starring Kurt Russell, J.T. Walsh, and some powdered sugar doughnuts, the movie focuses on what happens when a group of maniacs attempt to mess with Kurt Russell. In this episode, they also talk about terrible trips, 1997 cinema, and J.T. Walsh. Enjoy!

Mark and Lisa (@FoolishMinion20 on Twitter) discuss the 2021 fantasy film The Green Knight. Directed by David Lowery, and starring Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander, Joel Edgerton, and a cheeky Green Knight, the movie is an adaptation of the 14th-century poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. In this episode, they also talk about beheadings, giants, and literary adaptations. Enjoy!

Mark and David Cross (@ItsMeDavidCross on Twitter) celebrate the one year anniversary of the beautiful horror film Malignant. Directed by James Wan, and starring Annabelle Wallis, Maddie Hasson, George Young, and an awesome villain named Gabriel. In this episode, they talk about chair throws, horror weapons, and the brilliance of James Wan. Enjoy!

Mark and Jay discuss the mythical being known as "Sleeveless T-Shirt Nicolas Cage." On an episode of Con Air - The Podcast (listen to it!), the topic of "Sleeveless T-Shirt Nicolas Cage" came up and Mark realized that some of his best movies (Raising Arizona, Red Rock West, Con Air, Valley Girl, Joe, Moonstruck) feature him wearing a sleeveless t-shirt. So, Mark watched all of his movies, collecte...

Mark and Norbert (@eddiecaine on Twitter) discuss the 2021 western The Harder They Fall. Directed by Jeymes Samuel, and starring Jonathan Majors, Idris Elba, Regina King, Zazie Beetz, Delroy Lindo, Lakeith Stanfield and some visually distinctive towns, the movie focuses on the showdown between two rival gangs. In this episode, they also talk about the western genre, stylish action scenes, and exce...

Mark and Adam (of the GoFigure YouTube Show) pit Luc Deveraux (Jean-Claude Van Damme) against Todd 3465 (Kurt Russell) to decide who is the ultimate cinematic super soldier. In this episode, they talk about the final fights in Soldier (1998) and Universal Soldier (1992), Dolph Lundgren, and which character would be more fun to hang out with at a comic convention. Enjoy!

Mark and Jonny Numb (@jonnyNumb on Twitter) discuss the 1992 crime drama Bad Lieutenant. Directed by Abel Ferrara, and starring Harvey Keitel, Zoë Lund, a lot of narcotics, the movie focuses on the misadventures of a terrible man who does many terrible things. In this episode, they talk about gritty cinema, Harvey Keitel and the filmography of Abel Ferrara. Enjoy!

Mark and Phil discuss the 2000 neo-noir thriller Memento. Directed by Christopher Nolan, and starring Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano and a bunch of tattoos, the movie focuses on what happens when a maniac named Leonard goes on an epic quest for revenge. In this episode, they also talk about bathroom fights, chase scenes, and the excellence of Guy Pearce

Mark and John Leavengood (@MFFHorrorCorner on Twitter) discuss the 1990 fantasy horror film Nightbreed. Directed by Clive Barker, and starring Craig, Sheffer, Anne Bobby, David Cronenberg, and some rampaging berserkers, the movie focuses on what happens when a monster utopia named Midian is attacked by a deadly serial killer and a group of dumb humans. In this episode, they also talk about movie m...

Mark and Chris Kelly (of the Classic American Movies podcast) discuss the epic final fight between Rocky Balboa and Mason "The Line" Dixon in the 2006 film Rocky Balboa. In this episode, they also talk about epic speeches, training montages, and why Rocky Balboa is easily one of the best films in the Rocky franchise. Enjoy!

Mark and Norbert (@eddiecaine on Twitter) discuss the 2021 thriller Old (AKA Magic Beach). Directed by M. Night Shyamalan, and starring Gael García Bernal, Vicky Krieps, Rufus Sewell, and some rusted cutlery, the movie focuses on what happens when a group of tourists are stuck on a magic beach. In this episode, they also talk about mid-sized sedans, committed performances, and the excellence of M....

This episode was originally released on Deep Blue Sea - The Podcast Jay, Mark and Nick Rehak (@TheRehak on Twitter) discuss the 2019 action film Primal. Directed by Nick Powell, and starring Nicolas Cage, Famke Janssen, Kevin Durand and a mythical jaguar, the movie focuses on what happens when Nic Cage is forced to battle a serial killer and a deadly creature while stuck on a boat. In this episode...

Mark and Adam (of the GoFigure YouTube show) discuss the 1995 aquatic action film Waterworld. Directed by Kevin Reynolds, and starring Kevin Costner, Dennis Hopper, Jeanne Tripplehorn and dozens of jet skis, the big budget movie focuses on the battle between a mutant named the Mariner and a cigarette-loving villain named Deacon (who is basically Dennis Hopper having a great time). In this episode,...

Mark, Megan and Adam (of the GoFigure Youtube show) discuss the final brawl between Lieutenant Mike Harrigan (Danny Glover - so good) and City Hunter Yautja (Kevin Peter Hall) in Predator 2 (1990). The 30-minute long scrap is wonderful and it features a treasure trove of explosions, bathroom surgery, and Xenomorph skulls. Enjoy!

Mark and Jack Austin (of the Alter Ego Podcast) discuss the rank the four Thor movies released since 2012 (Thor, The Dark World, Ragnarok, and Love and Thunder). The results will shock you (not really, but it's always fun to write stuff like that). They also talk about rock monsters, small towns, and put together their ultimate Avengers squads. Enjoy!

Mark and Zanandi (@ZaNandi on Twitter) discuss the 2022 horror film Scream (or 5cream). Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett (watch Ready or Not), and starring Jenna Ortega, Melissa Barrera, Jack Quaid, and an angry masked killer, the movie focuses on what happens when the Scream franchise gets a rebootquel. In this episode, they also talk about lemon squares, legacy characters, and...

Mark and DJ Valentine (@TryingToBeDJV on Twitter) love The Batman (2022) so much that they decided to record a commentary for the 176-minute movie. During this commentary they talk about Frank Cold, penguins, and childlike villains. Enjoy Also, make sure to listen to the Simplistic Reviews Podcast, and If you feel like living on the edge, make sure to check out Mark's commentary for Deep Blue Sea....

Mark and Erik discuss the 2008 comedy Get Smart. Directed by Peter Segal, and starring Anne Hathaway, Steve Carell, Dwayne Johnson, Alan Arkin and Terence Stamp (such a stacked cast), the movie focuses on what happens when Steve Carell is tasked with saving the world. In this episode, they also talk about TV adaptations, swordfish and walking into door frames. Enjoy!

This episode was originally released on Con Air - The Podcast Welcome to Con Air - The Podcast! On this show Mark Hofmeyer and Jay Cluitt will fly you through the 1997 prisoners-on-a-plane masterpiece Con Air one scene at a time with some incredible guests along the way. For the first episode, they brought in Nicholas Rehak (@TheRehak on Twitter) to discuss boat trips, LeAnn Rimes, and the excelle...

Mark and Nick Rehak (@TheRehak on Twitter) discuss the 2018 science fiction psychological horror film Annihilation. Directed by Alex Garland, and starring Natalie Portman, Tessa Thompson, Oscar Issac and a screaming bear (and a mutated alligator), the movie focuses on what happens when four scientists enter a death void known as Area X. In this episode, they also talk about Stargate: Atlantis, can...