Movies, Films and Flix

Mark and Adam Hodgins (of the GoFigure show on YouTube) discuss the 1981 fantasy film Dragonslayer . Directed by Matthew Robbins, and starring Caitlin Clarke, Peter MacNicol, Ralph Richardson and a cranky dragon, the movie focuses on what happens when a young wizard thinks he can defeat a powerful dragon. In this episode, they also talk about practical effects, 1980’s fantasy movies, and being the...

The 2023 Random Movie Awards! Mark and Megan hand out random awards to their favorite 2023 films. in this episode, you'll hear them talk about Full Time, Poor Things, Perfect Days, Ferrari, Fremont, Bottoms, Dream Scenario, Godzilla Minus One, Past Lives, Fallen Leaves, Insidious: The Red Door, Scrapper, All of Us Strangers and many more 2023 films. Enjoy!

The 2023 Horor Movie Awards! Mark and Zanandi (@ZaNandi on X) talk about their favorite horror films released in 2023. In this episode, you'll hear them discuss their favorite moments in Thanksgiving, The Pope's Exorcist, Brooklyn 45, Saw X, Insidious: The Red Door, The Wrath of Becky, No One Will Save You, The Blackening, The Conference, Birth/Rebirth, Dark Harves t and more! Enjoy!

Mark and Aaron Neuwirth (@AaronPS4 on X) pit Fast X, John Wick: Chapter 4 , and Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One against each other to see which 2023 action film is the best. In this episode, they also discuss Vin Diesel, staircase action scenes, and giving axes to bouncers. Enjoy!

Mark and Billy Patterson (@billyapatterson on X) talk about their favorite original songs from movies like Romeo Must Die, The Great Gatsby, Blade 2, In the Heat of the Night, Take Shelter, Batman Forever , Wild Wild West, With Honors and Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey . If you enjoy this episode make sure to listen to the Batman Forever, Batman & Robin , and Godzilla (1998) soundtrack episodes...

Mark and Russell discuss the 2005 horror film The Devil's Rejects . Directed by Rob Zombie, and starring Bill Moseley, Sheri Moon Zombie, Sid Haig, and William Forsythe, the movie focuses on what happens when three horrible people go on a horrible road trip. In this episode, they also talk about effective horror films, Mark Twain and Rob Zombie's filmography. Enjoy!

Mark and David Cross (itsMeDavidCross on X) discuss the 1978 creature feature Piranha . Directed by Joe Dante, and starring Bradford Dillman, Heather Menzies, Dick Miller, and a bunch of hungry fish, the Roger Corman produced film is one of the best Jaws knock-offs ever made. In this episode, they also talk about the inspired special effects, Joe Dante's filmography, and where it stands amongst al...

Mark and Zanandi (@ZaNandi on X) discuss the 2016 horror film The Wailing . Directed by Na Hong-jin and starring Kwak Do-won, Hwang Jung-min, Chun Woo-hee, and Jun Kunimura, the movie focuses on what happens when a demon goes fishing. In this episode, they also talk about epic horror movies, cave demons, and why 2016 was such a great year for horror cinema. Enjoy!

Mark and Jonny Numb (@JonnyNumb on X) discuss the 2000 drama film The Virgin Suicides. Directed by Sofia Coppola, and starring Kirsten Dunst, Josh Hartnett, Kathleen Turner, and James Woods, the adaptation of Jeffrey Eugenides 1993 book (of the same name) kicked off Coppola’s Oscar winning career and it makes for a fine addition to the Jonny Numb “Feel Good Series.” In this episode, they also talk...

Mark and Lisa discuss the 2006 fantasy film Lady in the Water . Directed by M. Night Shyamalan, and starring Paul Giamatti, Bryce Dallas Howard, Bob Balaban and several boxes of cereal, the movie focuses on what happens when a Narf visits Philadelphia. In this episode, they also talk about committed performances, Scrunts, cookbooks, Tartutics, film critics, blue worlds, vessels, and movie tropes....

Mark and Norbert discuss the 1994 video game adaptation Double Dragon . Directed by James Yukich, and starring Mark Dacascos, Scott Wolf, Alyssa Milano, Robert Patrick and a mystical medallion, the movie focuses on what happens when two brothers are forced to battle a guy who can turn into a shadow. In this episode, they also talk about jet ski action scenes, video game adaptations, and dirty rive...

Mark and David Cross (Itsmedavidcross on X) attempt to wrap their heads around the 2001 film The Mummy Returns . Directed by Stephen Sommers, and starring Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, Arnold Vosloo, Oded Fehr, Patricia Velasquez, John Hannah and lots of VFX creations, the movie focuses on some nonsense about Dwayne Johnson returning and laying the smackdown on the world. In this episode, they als...

The Final Destination franchise explained! Jay Cluitt attempts to fit 23 years (and 5 films) of Final Destination lore into a 20-minute synopsis. Enjoy!

Mark and Zanandi (@ZaNandi on X) talk about their favorite moments from Deadstream, The Final Girls, Tucker and Dale vs. Evil, Ernest Scared Stupid, Scary Movie, The Visit, Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon, You're Next, Spontaneous , and The Cabin in the Woods . Enjoy!

The Saw Franchise explained! Mark attempts to fit 19 years (and 10 films) of Saw lore into a 20-minute synopsis. Enjoy!

Mark and Joey Lewandowski (@soulpopped on X) discuss the 2012 crime comedy Spring Breakers. Directed by Harmony Korine, and starring Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Benson, James Franco, Rachel Korine, Gucci Man and James Franco, the movie focuses on what happens when four college kids spend their spring break vacation in Florida. In this episode, they also talk about A24 movies, balaclavas, and Harmony K...

The Deep Blue Sea franchise explained! Jay Cluitt, the host of Deep Blue Sea - The Podcast (and MFF regular) attempts to fit 24 years of Deep Blue Sea lore into a 15-minute synopsis. Enjoy! Make sure to check out Deep Blue Sea - The Podcast (@DeepBlueSeaPod on X) wherever you listen to podcasts.

Mark and John Leavengood (@MFFhorrorcorner on X) discuss the 1985 blockbuster film Rocky IV . Directed and written by Sylvester Stallone, and starring Carl Weathers, Dolph Lundgren, and many montages, the movie focuses on what happens when Rocky has to battle a Russian tree trunk. In this episode, they also talk about cold Stallone, director's cuts, and montages. Enjoy!

John Leavengood (@mffhorrorcorner on X) explains the legacy of the "A Nightmare on Elm Street" Franchise.

Mark and John Leavengood (@MFFhorrorcorner on X) discuss the 2004 sports film Miracle . Directed by Gavin O'connor, and starring Kurt Russell, Noah Emmerich, and an overused whistle, the movie focuses on the heroics of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey squad. In this episode, they also talk about sports movies, athletic actors and Kurt Russell's suit game. Enjoy!

The Alien franchise explained in 15 minutes! Friend of the MFF podcast Norbert Morvan (@eddiecaine on X) attempts to fit 44 years of Xenomorph lore into a 15-minute synopsis. Enjoy!

The Child’s Play franchise explained in 10 minutes! Friend of the MFF podcast Aaron Neuwirth (@AaronsPS4 on X) attempts to fit 35 years of Child’s Play lore into a 10-minute synopsis. Enjoy! Make sure to check out the Out Now With Aaron and Abe podcast (@OutNow_Podcast on X) wherever you listen to podcasts!

Mark and Niall (@elniallo on X) discuss the 2010 action comedy Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Directed by Edgar Wright, and starring Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin, Brie Larson and about 3,000 other cool actors, the movie focuses on what happens when a slacker learns something. In this episode, they also talk about movie soundtracks, gold coins, and Toronto. Enjoy!

Mark and Zanandi (@ZaNandi on X) draft their favorite movie moments that involve someone having a terrible time in an elevator. In this episode, you'll hear them talk about the elevator scenes in The Shining, North by Northwest, Evil Dead Rise, Resident Evil and Final Destination 2 . Enjoy!

This episode was originally released in September 2019. Mark and Adam (of the GoFigure YouTube show) talk about the 1985 fantasy film Ladyhawke . In this episode, they also discuss free-running, terrible castle guards and glorious synth scores. They also put together the ultimate Rutger Hauer movie.