Flix and a Six

Apologies for that title we were tire. Welcome back to Gianna as our first guest in a while. So many news. notes, nugs, etc. Some back feed. Say a little prayer for us The Basics FlickDeadpool & WolverineSixNewburgh Boulders BossHostsAnthony Costanzo & Alessandro BiolsiPanelGianna Biolsi Toot-length Reviews Ryan Reynolds and Wolverine is an entertaining romp but doesn't hold a candle to the OG 6/10 — Anthony Somehow every Deadpool movie is exactly the same, and yet, completely different. I think that's a good thing. 8/10 — Al

BEERFREST!! Finally it has come and gone. We recap that, plus everything we’re watching, an exciting new trailer, and much more. Give us a thumbs up to let us know you’re OK. The Basics FlickThe Fall GuySixNewburgh Aspire BossHostsAnthony Costanzo & Alessandro BiolsiToot-length Reviews While the stuntman made the movie for his peers, he graciously lets us in on the joke. 7/10 — Anthony What a silly little flick. The best balance of clever and stupid, with a cast willing to laugh at themselves, and the requisite stunts to match the premise. 7/10 — Al

Our first Thunderbolts trailer and a new Mike Schur show. And a third consecutive episode. The Basics FlickCivil WarSixKane Over Head Imperial IPAHostsAnthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Toot-length Reviews A fresh domain with the same DNA, Alex Garland follows his traditional MO: provoke thought. 7.5/10 — Anthony A dark and sobering look, at a dangerous and thankless job (even if those not receiving thanks are a touch self-important), amidst the unthinkable happening, in a place where “it can’t happen here”. You know, unless we let it happen here. 7.5/10 — Al

Two consecutive episodes?? In this economy? Enjoy it, and we’ll see if we can make it three. Our news of the week include closing the book on another saga: Movie Pass. Plus Mickey 17, Exodus, and more. Listen up you fabulous things. The Basics FlickFuriosa: A Mad Max SagaSixCzig Meister FalconerHostsAnthony Costanzo & Alessandro BiolsiToot-length Reviews Thanks to the annoying internet I went into Furiosa with low expectations and came out with high praise 7.5/10 — Anthony I don't think you could outdo Fury Road, and this movie is wise not to try, in structuring this entirely differently than that movie. A cool project in this world, with slightly deceptive marketing, but these movies are meant to have a good time when they're not utterly depressing you. 7.5/10 — Al

A podcast! Very light on news, but what we've been watching and such since last episode, followed by a timely throwback review. Don't say his name too frivolously. The Basics FlickBeetlejuiceSixCharter Oak Candles Out NEIPAHostsAnthony Costanzo & Alessandro BiolsiToot-length Reviews Bizarrely unique 80s excellence, Beetlejuice is ever the entertaining ride. 8/10 — Anthony The quintessential Burton experience? Macabre, funny, musical, and utterly ridiculous. And history shows Burton (Like Lucas and Jackson) should have never left his practical effects for the siren song of CGI. 7.5/10 — Al

Forgive our rustiness after a month of sickness, hijinks, and a late start. We have old news, new news, and Folie a Deuxs. Plus an Acolyte round up and much more. Don't eject on this episode. The Basics FlickGodzilla Minus OneSixNewburgh Litmus Test Farmhouse SourHostsAnthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Toot-length Reviews *If you have expectations for Godzilla Minus 1, abandon them. You couldn’t guess what you’re in for. 7/10 — Anthony ‌ Sometimes back to basics is all you need, and a focus on character and story doesn't hurt either. 7.5/10 — Al

Massive SGF news, Knives Out 3 casting and production, Severance and Blade, and more. Plus stay tuned after the movie for Acolyte at Night. Don't ruin everything we've built. The Basics FlickMadame WebSixNewburgh Brewing Rhubarb Pie Summer SaisonHostsAnthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Toot-length Reviews Madame Web: a tangled mess of missed opportunities and lackluster storytelling. Wooden performances and stale visuals disappoint. 0/10 — Anthony ‌ Worse than Morbius because at least Morbius tried to do a couple unique things and have a couple ideas (horrible ideas, but ideas nonetheless). Why does this movie exist? It's boring bad which is the worst kind. It's not even worthwhile as a CPR training video; The Office did that better too. 3/10 — Al

Another classic older movie! Plus news on Spider-Noir, the Wickverse, LOTR, and more. Don't keep it to yourself. The Basics FlickBroadcast NewsSixNewburgh “I Hate Raisins" Oatmeal CookieHostsAnthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Toot-length Reviews Charming and captivating yet devastating and poignant, an excellent example of movie magic. 8/10 — Anthony A precursor to Sorkin's Newsroom, if the pendulum swung further from the ethics side to the heart side, with a dynamite trio of actors at the height of their powers. 8/10 — Al

Light on news, heavy on consumption, and a particularly strong movie chat this week. Tune in. The Basics FlickThe Truman ShowSixDistrict 96 Sleepy JoeHostsAnthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Toot-length Reviews The Truman Show, how charming, devastating, and utterly f$cked. 7/10 — Anthony ‌ Exceedingly odd, oddly prescient, and perfectly Jim Carrey. Whether you want to laugh, cry, or crawl out of your skin, no one can tell you you’re wrong. 7.5/10 — Al

Lots of Star Wars news which is fine by us, plus breaking Tarantinews, Alex Garland, and more. The only way to win is to listen. The Basics FlickWarGamesSixBent Water Sluice JuiceHostsAnthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Toot-length Reviews War Games has its influence in so many properties that I hold near and dear to my heart. Having never seen it before I can confirm it holds up 8/10 — Anthony ‌ A movie so 80’s I can taste the TAB soda through the screen. A solid little suspense flick with a harrowing finale. 7/10 — Al

Trailers galore, a revolting drink, 007 casting rumors, and so much more. Even if you don't technically have a beating heart or soul you should still listen. The Basics FlickThe CreatorSixTreehouse JjjuliusssHostsAnthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Toot-length Reviews With the sensibilities of Garland, the style of Blomkamp, and the soul of Cameron, The Creator feels like a passion project created by a seasoned sci-fi movie buff flexing heart and experience over budget. 7/10 — Anthony ‌ A throwback sci-fi action flick with a new school action star, The Creator doesn't redesign the wheel, but it proves you can make a slick cinematic experience without breaking the bank. 6.5/10 — Al

A current(ish) blockbuster as we get back on schedule. This was an event we've been waiting for. Plus Oscars recap, The Batman 2 delayed, and more. Long live the fighters! The Basics FlickDune: Part 2SixNewburgh Infinity BossHostsAnthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Toot-length Reviews Dune part 2, Its why you go to the movies. 9/10 — Anthony ‌ A crowning achievement in proving that the right team can, in fact, film the unfilmable, Denis Villeneuve’s inexorable ascent to the top of the game is undeniable. Epic, poignant, and unforgettable, Dune: Part 2 checks all the boxes of: a stand alone movie, bookend to Part 1, and a near perfect baton pass to the (hopefully) inevitable conclusion in Dune Messiah. In short: a masterpiece. 9/10 — Al

Last week's hiatus buster may have been recorded prior to the hiatus kicked off, but we're back with a Mega Oscars preview, plus a big time catch up, and a Dune Part 2 opening night recap. We promise to do more than 10 episodes this year The Basics FlixThe Oscars!​WhiskBalcones Baby BlueHostsAnthony Costanzo, Alessandro Biolsi, and a terrible accent

First time out on his own as a featured solo guest: it's Mike, our number one fan! We have news on the WGA strike formally, officially ending, Seinfeld rumors, the shockingly undercovered break in the Tupac case, and more! I trust the podcasters. The Basics FlickClerks IIISixEquilibrium WavelengthHostsAnthony Costanzo & Alessandro BiolsiPanelMike Strnatko Toot-length Reviews A love letter to family, friends, and self, Clerks III is a wonderfully comedic and nostalgic romp to a bitter sweet finale. 8/10 — Anthony ‌ Nostalgia- Noun- a wistful or excessively sentimental yearning for return to or of some past period or irrecoverable condition. This movie is the purest distillation of that word, for better and worse. 6/10 — Al ‌ Kevin Smith, inspired by real-life events, calls back over and over to the previous superior entries in the trilogy...with less than stellar results. 5.5/10 — Mike

Gary has returned! Blame him (and the threatening email he received from Max) for this episode. Plus the WGA (and SAG-AFTRA) strike ending, Aquaman: The Lost Kingdom trailer, and more. Are we too late? The Basics FlickThe FlashSixLone Pine Oh-JHostsAnthony Costanzo & Alessandro BiolsiPanelGary Gurecki Toot-length Reviews The best the Snyderverse has to offer comes from Andy Muschietti, but for the love of Grodd… let it die. 6/10 — Anthony ‌ On Friday night I had the option of spending 2-3 hours kicking off my early access to Starfield or watching this movie. I chose… poorly. 4.5/10 — Al

Italy. House. Bats? Baby. Trailers. More. Impossible? Not this mission The Basics FlickMission: Impossible- Dead Reckoning Part OneSixAdirondack Bear NakedHostsAnthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Toot-length Reviews While it stumbles out of the gate with clunky exposition, Dead Reckoning ultimately finds its footing and fabulously sticks the landing. A purely entertaining trip to the cinema. 8/10 — Anthony ‌ Impossible (ha) to fully grade until Part 2 arrives, much in the same way Infinity War was, but a solid and action packed, if long, entry to the canon, with surprising emotional beats. 7/10 — Al

The Basics Another likely Sony MCUish disaster, a watered down Marvel Comic Con, and more. We see you. The Basics FlickAvatar: The Way of WaterSixBolero Snort Dia de los MooertosHostsAnthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Toot-length Reviews Cameron continues Avatar’s legacy of lack luster story & motivations excusable by a his trademark immersive spectacle. 7/10— Anthony Anthony: the blue & green people look like blue & green people. 8.5/10 — Al

Xbox Showcase, Starfield Direct, our final thoughts on Ted Lasso, a terrible movie Al watched, and more. This episode isn't symmetrical but probably is nonsense. The Basics FlickDungeons & Dragons: Honor Among ThievesSixNewburgh Brewing Hudson HopsHostsAnthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Toot-length Reviews Wonderfully whimsical & incredibly imaginative, D&D Honor Among Thieves is an instant classic 8/10 — Anthony A fun romp in a classic fantasy setting with a cast that has strong chemistry. You can't ask for very much more if you're not a die hard adherent of the source material. 6.5/10 — Al

We welcome our first new guest in a while for a blockbuster. Plus the finale of Succession, the many other things were watching, and more. The Basics FlickGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3SixTreehouse Cranberry TartHostsAnthony Costanzo & Alessandro BiolsiPanelNelson Sing Toot-length Reviews All the right heart in all the weird places 8/10 — Anthony A pitch perfect ending to the trilogy, alternately heart breaking and heart warming, and our final proof that found family can be just as important as birth family, as we see our heroes fly away together, into the forever and beautiful sky. 9/10 — Al ‌ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 once again pulls the team together but this time hits you in the feels using a trash panda while simultaneously posturing the use of a couch. 8.75/10 – Nelson

Synopsis A big catchup, fighting telecom mega conglomerates, Jedi Survivor, and more. Please don't condemn us. The Basics FlickJohn Wick: Chapter 4SixSource Coat of ArmsHostsAnthony Costanzo & Alessandro BiolsiToot-length Reviews While I’m always excited for more John Wick, the formula has run its course. 7/10 — Anthony A series that started with a slick, but simple look at a complicated world, continued to raise the takes all the way through to the end(?) in a really polished way. A testament to action film making at its best. 7.5/10 — Al