The Pic-a-Flic Podcast

In this episode, I recap this year's Academy Awards, from its highs to its gritty, gutsy lows. Got any comments, review suggestions and other feedback? Email us at picaflicpod@gmail.com. Want to stay updated on the pod? Be sure to follow us on Instagram/Twitter via (@picaflicpod) - we can also be found under the similar handle name on TikTok and Letterboxd. Be sure to leave a rating if you enj...

In this episode, I reviewed the two-time Academy Award nominated film NICKEL BOYS (stars Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Hamish Linklater and Fred Hechinger). Got any comments, review suggestions and other feedback? Email us at picaflicpod@gmail.com. Want to stay updated on the pod? Be sure to follow us on Instagram/Twitter via (@picaflicpod) - we can also be found under the...

In this episode, I share my thoughts on COMPANION (stars Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid and Lukas Gage). Got any comments, review suggestions and other feedback? Email us at picaflicpod@gmail.com. Want to stay updated on the pod? Be sure to follow us on Instagram/Twitter via (@picaflicpod) - we can also be found under the similar handle name on TikTok and Letterboxd. Be sure to leave a rating if you...

In this episode, the Western Wonder looks back at the second SpongeBob movie "Sponge Out of Water" and whether it holds up or not. Got any comments, review suggestions and other feedback? Email us at picaflicpod@gmail.com. Want to stay updated on the pod? Be sure to follow us on Instagram/Twitter via (@picaflicpod) - we can also be found under the similar handle name on TikTok and Letterbo...

In this "Flickie Quickie Corner" mini-review segment, the Western Wonder reviews the latest Sonic film (stars Jim Carrey, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter and Krysten Ritter and featuring the voices of Ben Schwartz, Idris Elba, Keanu Reeves and Colleen O'Shaughnessy). Got any comments, review suggestions and other feedback? Email us at picaflicpod@gmail.com. Want to stay updated on the pod?...

In this episode, the Western Wonder goes over select categories for this year's Academy Awards and rambles through early winner predictions. Got any comments, review suggestions and other feedback? Email us at picaflicpod@gmail.com. Want to stay updated on the pod? Be sure to follow us on Instagram/Twitter via (@picaflicpod) - we can also be found under the similar handle name on TikTok and Le...

In this episode, I go over some of my anticipated movies of the year (plus honorable mentions) including "Michael" , "Mickey 17" , "Captain America: Brave New World" and "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" . Got any comments, review suggestions and other feedback? Email us at picaflicpod@gmail.com. Want to stay updated on the pod? Be sure to follow us on Instag...

The Western Wonder reviews the long-awaited Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl - the first full-length feature film from the franchise in nearly 20 years. Got any comments, review suggestions and other feedback? Email us at picaflicpod@gmail.com. Want to stay updated on the pod? Be sure to follow us on Instagram/Twitter via (@picaflicpod) - we can also be found under the similar handle name...

Squid Game , Netflix's crown jewel, has returned for a new season. Here's some of my thoughts on the latest season as I finish my watch.... Got any comments, review suggestions and other feedback? Email us at picaflicpod@gmail.com. Want to stay updated on the pod? Be sure to follow us on Instagram/Twitter via (@picaflicpod) - we can also be found under the similar handle name on TikTok and...

In this episode, the Western Wonder discusses some of his thoughts on one of his favorite comfort movies to watch during the holiday season - LAST HOLIDAY (starring Queen Latifah, LL Cool J, Timothy Hutton, Giancarlo Esposito and Alicia Witt). ------ Got any comments, review suggestions and other feedback? Email us at picaflicpod@gmail.com. Want to stay updated on the pod? Be sure to follow us on...

Lies and accusations sends a media pundit on a journey to defend his name while protecting his estranged family. In this episode, check out the Western Wonder's thoughts on Netflix limited series THE MADNESS (starring Colman Domingo). Got any comments, review suggestions and other feedback? Email us at picaflicpod@gmail.com. Want to stay updated on the pod? Be sure to follow us on Instagram/Tw...

In this episode, the Western Wonder goes back to a staple of his childhood movie viewings - THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE (featuring the voices of Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Clancy Brown, Mr. Lawrence, Rodger Bumpass, Jeffrey Tambor, Scarlett Johansson and Alec Baldwin). Got any comments, review suggestions and other feedback? Email us at picaflicpod@gmail.com. Want to stay updated on the pod? Be sure to f...

In this episode, the Western Wonder covers the body horror film THE SUBSTANCE (starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid) and briefly talks about this year's Grammy nominations. (Skip to 2:25 if you want to bypass the mini-Grammys segment.) Got any comments, review suggestions and other feedback? Email us at picaflicpod@gmail.com. Want to stay updated on the pod? Be sure to follow...

In round THREE of the Western Wonder's Horror Review Series, George A. Romero's beloved 1968 zombie prototype horror NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD is covered. Regarded as a progressive project in more ways than one, will it hold up on the Pic-a-Flic ratings scale? Listen to find out! Got any comments, review suggestions and other feedback? Email us at picaflicpod@gmail.com. Want to stay updated...

The second of four horror-centered reviews, the Western Wonder unwraps some of his thoughts on the supernatural/found footage horror film LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL (starring David Dastmalchian). Got any comments, review suggestions and other feedback? Email us at picaflicpod@gmail.com. Want to stay updated on the pod? Be sure to follow us on Instagram/Twitter via (@picaflicpod) - we can also be fo...

The first of four Horror Review Series installments for the Pic-a-Flic Podcast kicks off with the Canadian indie horror film IN A VIOLENT NATURE, filmed from the killer's point of view. (Streaming on Shudder) Got any comments, review suggestions and other feedback? Email us at picaflicpod@gmail.com. Want to stay updated on the pod? Be sure to follow us on Instagram/Twitter via (@picaflicpod) -...

In this episode, the Western Wonder reviews Yorgos Lanthimos' surreal anthology pic KINDS OF KINDNESS (stars Jesse Plemons, Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, Margaret Qualley, Hong Chau, Joe Alwyn, Mamoudou Athie and Hunter Schaefer). Want to stay updated on the pod? Be sure to follow us on Instagram/Twitter via (@picaflicpod) - we can also be found under the similar handle name on TikTok and Letterbo...

In this episode, the Western Wonder previews the upcoming documentary short film Black Mark (a pilot for a docuseries in the works) helmed by former NBA heavyweight Matt Barnes. Want to stay updated on the pod? Be sure to follow us on Instagram/Twitter via (@picaflicpod) - we can also be found under the similar handle name on TikTok and Letterboxd. Be sure to leave a rating if you enjoy the show a...

In this episode, the Western Wonder reviews a recent action-comedy film that seems like it came and went: THE FALL GUY (starring Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Hannah Waddingham, Winston Duke and Stephanie Hsu). Want to stay updated on the pod? Be sure to follow us on Instagram/Twitter via (@picaflicpod) - we can also be found under the similar handle name on TikTok and Letterbox...

Kicking off my series within a series known as the "Flickie Quickie Corner" (featuring fast-paced reviews in under 2-4 minutes) is a very moving adaptation of THE SUPREMES AT EARL'S ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT (starring Aunjanue Ellis, Sanaa Lathan, Uzo Aduba, Russell Hornsby, Mekhi Phifer and Julian McMahon) - streaming now on Hulu! Want to stay updated on the pod? Be sure to follow us on Instagr...

In this episode, the Western Wonder reviews the extremely underrated comedy Bowfinger, directed by legendary Muppet performer Frank Oz and starring Steve Martin, Eddie Murphy (in dual roles), Heather Graham and Christine Baranski. Want to stay updated on the pod? Be sure to follow us on Instagram/Twitter via (@picaflicpod) - we can also be found under the similar handle name on TikTok and Letterbo...

Elvis and Venom walk into a bar to join a gang... the results may shock (or bore) you. Check out my review of "The Bikeriders" (starring Tom Hardy, Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, Michael Shannon, Toby Wallace, Mike Faist and Norman Reedus among others). Want to stay updated on the pod? Be sure to follow us on Instagram/Twitter via (@picaflicpod) - we can also be found under the similar handle...

In this Pic-a-Flic installment, we take a look at the 2023 film adaptation of The Color Purple (stars Fantasia Barrino, Colman Domingo, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Corey Hawkins, Halle Bailey, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, H.E.R. and others) - based on the Broadway musical adaptation of the classic novel of the same name penned by Alice Walker. Want to stay updated on the pod? Be sure to follow us...

In a recent live discussion, I joined the Movie Lovers Unite podcast in discussing a variety of topics including the (potential) Paramount merger deal, the return of Shrek , a Martin prequel series and trailers for Captain America: Brand New World and Gladiator 2 plus MORE!

Axel Foley is back in Beverly Hills with a new movie, but can his return overshadow a notoriously awful effort 30 years ago? Check out my review for... BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL F (stars Eddie Murphy, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Taylour Paige, Judge Reinhold, John Ashton, Paul Reiser and Kevin Bacon) is now streaming on Netflix. Want to stay updated on the pod? Be sure to follow us on Instagram/Twitter vi...