What The Flicks Podcast

In episode 45 we discuss: Reminiscence (2021) Nick Banner (Hugh Jackman) is a private detective that helps his clients access lost memories, with his business partner and friend Mae, played by Rebecca Ferguson. Obsession and mystery abound in this neo-noir Sci-Fi. Venom (2018) Eddie Drake (Tom Hardy) would like to investigate the Life Foundation operated by Carlton Drake (Riz Ahmed). Eddie becomes...

In our Halloween Special we discuss: Devil (2010) M. Night Shyamalan wrote this thriller exploring fear and paranoia through the eyes of 5 strangers trapped in an elevator. Dark Prince (2000) In this film we investigate who was the actual historical “Vlad the Impaler” who we know as “Dracula”. Blood Red Sky (2021) A women travelling with her son on a trans Atlantic flight is about to be highjacked...

In Episode 44 we discuss… Dragged Across Concrete (2018). Mel Gibson and Vince Vaughn team up as two over zealous cops who get caught up in the grey moral underworld. Delicatessen (1991). A bizarre French surrealist black comedy that takes place in a post apocalyptic world about a landlord that serves up shocking delicacies to his tenants. Couples Retreat (2009). Vince Vaughn, Jason Bateman and a...

In this episode we discuss: Jungle Cruise (2021) A fantasy adventure that takes us down the Amazon on a small river boat with a charismatic con artist captain (Dwayne Johnson), a scientist (Emily Blunt) and her brother (Jack Whitehall) on a journey to find “The Tree Of Life “. Pig (2021) Outstanding performance by Nicholas Cage as a reclusive truffle hunter living deep in the Oregonian wilderness...

In this episode we discuss… “The Lie” (2018). Oh what a tangled web se weave… a precautionary tale; “The Tomorrow War” (2021). Action Sci Fi starring Chris Pratt as an ex special forces soldier called up to fight in the future to save the world; “The Sparks Brothers” (2021). A musical documentary following the career of the Mael brothers and their 5 decades long geeky musical odyssey; “Black Widow...

In Episode 41 we discuss… The Quiet Place 2 (2021) The much anticipated sequel to the 2018 film where we follow a family trying to survive in an apocalyptic world that has been invaded by aliens. Next is The Oscar winning documentary, Craig Foster’s Oscar winning documentary “My Octopus Teacher” (2020). We follow Craig Foster and his amazing relationship with a wild octopus as he swims off the coa...

In episode 40 we discuss the comedy action movie"Nobody" starring Bob Odenkirk ; the charming martial arts comedy "Paper Tigers" directed by Bao Tran; the action mystery thriller "Wrath of Man" directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Jason Statham; and finally the Australian mystery drama thriller "The Dry" directed by Robert Connolly and starring Eric Bana.

In this week’s episode we begin with Terry Gilliam’s own 29 year quest in “The Man Who Killed Don Quixote” (2018) starring Adam Driver and Jonathan Pryce. “The Impostors” (1998). A hilarious farce starring Stanley Tucci and Oliver Platt and a who’s who supporting cast. Based on a true story, “Changeling” (2008), starring Angelina Jolie and John Malkovich. A Mystery Drama that will keep you on pins...

In this episode we discuss one of this years Oscar Nominees for Best Picture and Yuh-Jung Youn the winner of The Best Supporting Actress in “Minari” (2020); The Italian comedy “Beate” (2018) about a plucky group who work for a lingerie company that is about to be out sourced, teaming up with the Sisters of Amida Convent they try and build their own company; The Horror Sci-Fi, “Attack The Block” (...

This are our pics for Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Director, Best Picture. Who did we choose?

In episode 36 we discuss, "The Dig", a fascinating film bringing the Sutton Hoo archeological dig to life; "Justice League, Zack Snyder cut sequel to Batman v Superman, the way Zack Snyder wanted it to be; "Rose Plays Julie", and intense Irish drama; and lastly "Radioactive", chronicles the life of Madame Curie.

In episode 35, Patti, Jorge and I discuss, "Nomad Land" starring Frances McDormand and beautifully directed by Cloé Zhao; "I Care A Lot", A very, very dark comedy starring Rosamund Pike and Peter Dinklage; "Limitless", a science fiction thriller starring Bradley Cooper; And last but definitely not least, "Midnight Special" starring, the brilliant Michael Shannon in this underrated science fiction...

In this episode we discuss, the psychological thriller "The Call" starring Halle Berry, the supernatural Sci Fi action thriller "Project Power" starring Jamie Foxx, the top notch animated fantasy by Pixar "Soul", and last but not least,"News of the World", a western drama starring Tom Hanks.

In our first podcast of 2021, team fun (that's us) discusses the much anticipated super hero film "Wonder Woman 1984", the very spacey camp space opera "Flash Gordon", Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg in the hilarious buddy cop action movie "The Other Guys", and finally, the mystery sci fi "Passengers" starting Anne Hathaway and Patrick Wilson.

On our special Christmas episode we discuss, "Last Christmas" Emilia Clarke's is totally charming in this Christmas rom-com... well, sort of; Billy Bob Thorton is hysterically funny but raunchy in "Bad Santa; It's a bitter sweet Christmas for Paul Rudd and Paul Giamatti in the very dark comedy "All is Bright"; Wow, don't mess with Mel Gibson as Santa in "Fatman"; Last but not least, the always cla...

In this episode we discuss the beautifully shot French psychological thriller "Madre", Woody Allen's charming and witty "A Rainy Day in New York", the supernatural thriller "The Autopsy of Jane Doe" and Bong Joon-Ho's monster thriller "The Host".

In This episode we discuss the supernatural mystery thriller film based on Dean Koontz's novel about a clairvoyant cook "Odd Thomas", the psychological thriller about a remote viewer "Suspect Zero", Guillermo del Toro's beautiful ghost story set in 1939 Spain "The Devil's Backbone" and the Indonesian action thriller staring Pencak Silat master Iko Uwais "The Raid: Redemption".

In this Episode we discuss the very scary “Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark”; the classic 80’s vampire film “The Lost Boys”; “Errementari: The Blacksmith and The Devil” based on ancient folklore.; and the extremely funny and entertaining vampire mocumentary “What We Do In The Shadows”.

In this episode, we discuss, director Marco Pontecorvo's historical film about faith, "Fatima"; Disney's epic action drama film based on the Chinese folklore, "Mulan"; The beautiful tragic drama film "The Lovely Bones"; and finally, director/writer Maïmouna Doucouré's controversial French coming of age film, "Cuties".

In this episode we discuss Bill Paxton's directorial debut film, the psychological thriller "Frailty"; the hilarious comedy "Gun Shy" with Antonio Banderas; Keisha Castle-Hughes Oscar nominated performance as an 11 year old Maori girl in "Whale Rider"; and finally the uplifting Shanti singing fishermen story "Fisherman's Friends".

In this episode. We discuss the Sally Fields' Oscar winning performance film "Places in The Heart", Lin-Manuel Miranda's Juggernaut record breaking musical "Hamilton", The whodunnit Sci Fi "Source Code" starring Jake Gyllenhaal and "Nobody's Fool" with an acting clinic by an all star cast starring Paul Newman.

Our Independence Day Special! In this episode we discuss movies to watch for Independence Day. "The Patriot" (2000), "Canadian Bacon" (1995), "Amistad" (1997) and "Independence Day" (1996).

In this episode, we discuss, "Proximity" (2020), "The Girl Who Played With Fire" (2009), "Invisible Man" (2020) and "Still Crazy" (1998). Join the discussion.

On our third quarantine episode, we discuss "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" (2009 Swedish), "Coherence" (2013), "Super 8" (2011) and "Bad Boys for Life" (2020).

We continue our quarantine and discuss 4 great movies. "Force Majeure" (2014), "De-lovely" (2004), "The Perfect Host" (2010) and "The Platform" (2019).