Why the Flick?

It’s possible Why the Flick? might be cursed after covering Hereditary (2018), but it’s a sacrifice we’re willing to make. Just don’t expect us to come to your open séance any time soon. This episode, heads are rolling as Claire, Alex, and Danielle reunite to discuss one of the most disturbing horror movies in cinema. Ari Aster swung for the fences in his feature film debut that explores a family...

April is almost over which means we’re coming to the end of Mother Nature is a Motherfucker Month. So for our final episode in this series, we knew we had to go big — superstorm big. That’s right, it’s The Day After Tomorrow (2004) bitch. Joining us is sister-of-the-host Kelleigh to dive into the natural disaster film that really has it all. Tornadoes? Yup. Giant waves? Check. Hurricanes that can...

Do you hear that sound? That slurping camel moan of a whisper? That’s your warning to take cover because this episode we’re getting twisted up in Twister (1996). For our second installment of Mother Nature is a Motherfucker Month, we’re joined by Clarissa and Kourtney from 30, Dirty & Dying to revisit the millennial film that made us all want to become storm chasers (or at least two of us). And wi...

Spring may finally be here but let’s be real — it’s not always sunshine and rainbows out there. Because when the weather unexpectedly turns it can get shall we say…disastrous. That’s why this April we’re focused on all things natural disaster movies for Mother Nature is a Motherfucker Month. And we’re kicking off our series with the mother of the genre herself The Poseidon Adventure (1972). Joinin...

Can you feel the Kenergy? The Oscars and Ryan Gosling’s pink-tastic performance might be over, but we still have some unfinished business here at Why the Flick? So this episode, we’re completing the Barbenheimer phenomenon by talking all things Barbie (2023) with Jessica from Get Your Binge On. Leave it to Greta Gerwig to take a basic Barbie doll story and turn it into something truly poetic. We g...

We're baaaack! That's right, Why the Flick? is officially returning with new episodes, but that's not all. This year, we're expanding our WTF family and introducing former guests Alex and Danielle as regular co-hosts! And with the Oscars right around the corner, we knew we had to kick off our season 4 premiere with *THE* definitive survival movie — Society of the Snow (2023). You might think you k...

If you thought Christmas was over, think again because we’ve got one last present under the tree for you here at Why the Flick? Closing out the last movie in our holiday series lineup and our season 3 finale is Violent Night (2022) with friend of the pod Elizabeth. In the history of cinema Santas, several icons stand out — Tim Allen, Richard Attenborough, Kurt Russel. And thanks to this banger, Da...

‘Tis the season and we’re kicking off our Christmas series with a bang. When it comes to holiday flicks, none may be more unhinged or millennial-centric than Jim Carrey’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000). This episode, we knew we had to bring back John and Georgia from Comfort Films Podcast to unwrap this peak comfort movie. We talk about our watch experience as adults and realizing that the...

If you’re having a rough day, chances are it’s probably not as bad as this guy’s. Because when you’re dealing with a failing music career, a nightmare-fueled road trip, and chasing a cat all over New York City, how much worse can it actually get? This episode, we’re joined by Kyle from I Know Movies and You Don’t to go on a modern-day odyssey with Inside Llewyn Davis (2013). We talk about the ups...

The perfect Thanksgiving movie doesn’t exis… Actually, never mind. We didn’t intend for Waitress (2007) to be turkey day-themed but when you have a movie centered around one of the most iconic holiday desserts the vibes are clear. This episode, we’re bringing on Danielle from No More Late Fees to talk about this indie darling. Hear us unpack all the deep layers of Adrienne Shelly’s last film befor...

Happy Halloween! The spookiest time of the year is coming to a close so for the last flick in our horror series we knew we had to pick something extra special and extra unhinged. This episode, we’re shouting yay go gay and giving the finger Judy Greer-style with the werewolf comedy Cursed (2005). Joining our pack to cover this beautiful, hot mess are Chelsea, Monica, and Sydney from Spooky Tuesday...

When it comes to horror franchises, few have been able to withstand the test of time. So this episode, we’re going back to the one that elevated slashers to what we know and love today: Halloween (1978). Joining us to continue our spooky series and discuss John Carpenter’s classic are Abby and Caitlin from The Ride Home Podcast. This movie is famous for giving us so many icons — the birth of Micha...

It’s Oct. 3! That’s right — put on your pink and get in losers ‘cuz we’re covering Mean Girls (2004). To help us unpack this classic cultural icon and discuss the realities of girl-on-girl crime, we’re bringing back our friends Alex and Danielle from Top Model Rewind. And hear us out. We know this isn’t your typical horror movie, but it actually covers a lot of spooky themes: what makes the perfec...

Spooky season is here babyeee! And that can only mean one thing here at Why the Flick? — it’s scary movie time. So to kick off our first episode, we’re descending into Barbarian (2022) with Tawny from Two Chicks and a Horror Flick. If you went into this movie knowing what to expect only to be blindsided and sent on a rollercoaster ride of emotions for 85 minutes, welcome to the club. Join us as we...

Has there ever been a bleaker movie experience than Seven (1995)? That might still be up for debate, but one thing is for sure — this is the darkest film we’ve ever covered here on Why the Flick? And that’s all thanks to Spro and Lee Take on the Academy. This episode, we’re investigating the movie that put David Fincher back on the directorial map like Alien 3 never even happened. Hear us unravel...

It’s been a hot minute since we’ve covered anything recent here on Why the Flick? So when a cultural phenomenon like Oppenheimer (2023) comes out, it feels only right to tackle it on the pod. Luckily, we don’t have to do it alone. This episode, we’re bringing back Jessica from Get Your Binge On to help us process this roller coaster ride of existential dread. Hear us break down the impact of this...

Heyyyy horse girlies. We’ve got a flick that’s sure to scratch that horse itch you’ve been having. Sorry to Bother You (2018) might seem like a surreal acid trip, but it’s actually more accurate to real life than you think — like scarily accurate. Joining us on this weird, wild ride are Matt and Nicole from After the Kid Goes Down. We get into the movie’s timeless commentary on labor, racism, corp...

Welcome to our orca Ted Talk. The thing about orcas is that they’re actually so timely right now so it only makes sense for us to be covering Free Willy (1993) on the month of its 30th anniversary. This episode, we’re joined by Shaleena from Everything 90s Podcast to reminisce about the '90s childhood classic that made every millennial dream of befriending an orca (or maybe just us). We talk about...

Girrrrl’s trrrrip! That’s right, we’re taking a much-needed summer vacation to Napa Valley where the wine is abundant and the paella is…sadly not. Joining us this episode is sister-of-the-host Kelleigh to sip and chat about all things Wine Country (2019). In Amy Poehler’s feature film directorial debut, six BFFs reunite for a weekend of laughs, antics, and a lil’ drama thrown into the mix. When yo...

Every now and then a sequel comes along that transcends not only the original, but space and time itself. And that sequel is Shrek 2 (2004). How does one even begin to cover the magnum opus that is this film? Thankfully, we’ve got four Shrek-perts to help us peel back all the onion layers — Antonio, Dalia, Quetzal, and Skye from Sit Down Loser, We’re Watching a Movie. No matter your age, we all le...

There are worse ways to spend infinity than lounging in a pool all day and drinking beer with Andy Samberg. Just saying’. This episode, we’re joined by Frankie and Scott from Shoot the Flick to celebrate the perfect summer kickoff movie — Palm Springs (2020). Not only does it reimagine the time loop trope AND revitalize the rom-com genre, it also has JK Simmons who just makes everything better. He...

Were you left with unresolved emotions after watching The Banshees of Inisherin (2022)? Do you just wish you had someone you could process your feelings with? Well, we’re here to be your emotional support donkey. And helping us are Martin and Boaz from Film vs Film Podcast. In this episode, we unpack the many deep layers of this seemingly silly plot — what happens when one friend ghosts another on...

What is it about fairy tales and fashion that pair together so perfectly well? Whatever the magical combination may be, it works and Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris (2022) is no exception. On a new episode of Why the Flick?, Sarah from Two Chicks Talkin’ Flicks joins us to unravel this charming story where no dream is too small — even getting your own haute couture gown straight from Paris. From the set...

Give us a corporation takedown movie any day of the week. Give us a corporation takedown movie based on a true story, led by a woman, and starring none other than Julia Roberts herself? Hell yeah. Period. On the pod, we’re joined by Bailey and Jess from Subtitles On or Off to talk about the absolute queen that is Erin Brockovich (2000). Not only does she battle corruption AND look stylish while do...

When you think of action heroes, the shady lawyer from Breaking Bad probably isn’t what comes to mind at first. But after seeing Nobody (2021), Bob Odenkirk’s name deserves to be thrown in with the likes of Bruce Willis and Keanu Reeves. Joining us this episode to hash it all out is Zo from The Back Look Cinema Podcast. Hear us discuss what makes this action movie unique, how Odenkirk prepared for...