Movies, Films and Flix

Mark and Tom discuss the 2006 action film Mission: Impossible III. Directed by J.J. Abrams and starring Tom Cruise, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Maggie Q and a mysterious Macguffin, the movie focuses on what happens when a super spy learns that it's impossible to live a normal life. In this episode, they also talk about Italian accents, bridge battles, and the excellence of Philip Seymour Hoffman.

Mark and Norbert discuss the 1999 sports drama Any Given Sunday. Directed by Oliver Stone, and starring Al Pacino, Jamie Foxx, and LL Cool J, and several excellent speeches, the movie is what happens when Oliver Stone directs a football movie. In this episode, they also talk about football parties, movie soundtracks and 1999 movies. Enjoy!

Mark and Nick discuss whether or not the kitchen fight from The Raid 2 is Michelin Star worthy. This is the beginning of a fun new series that will include the kitchen fights from Sudden Death, Gremlins, Deep Blue Sea, Monkey Man, Under Siege and many more! Enjoy!

Mark and Zanandi (@ZaNandi on X) discuss the 1996 thriller Fear. Directed by James Foley, and starring Reese Witherspoon, Mark Wahlberg, William Petersen and a fancy house, the movie focuses on what happens when a yuppie family is stalked by a maniac. In this episode, they also talk about Wahlburgers, comical demises, and cheap chocolate cake. Enjoy!

Mark and Jay discuss the 1996 disaster film Twister. Directed by Jan dBont, and starring Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton and an unlucky cow, the movie focuses on what happens when a group of storm chasers enter the suck zone. In this episode, they also talk about catapults, sound mixing and the excellence of Philip Seymour Hoffman. Enjoy!

The 2024 Mid-Year Random Awards! Mark and Megan hand out awards to their favorite 2024 movies, performances, moments and scenes. In this episode, you’ll hear them talk about In a Violent Nature, Challengers, Dune: Part Two, One More Shot, Civil War, Lisa Frankenstein, Hit Man, Late Night With the Devil and Hundreds of Beavers. Enjoy!

Mark and Joey (@soulpopped on X) discuss the 2020 comedy-drama Sh*thouse. Directed and written by Cooper Raiff, and starring Cooper Raiff, Dylan Gelula, Logan Miller, and a pet turtle, the movie focuses on a lonely college freshman having a simultaneously excellent and terrible weekend. In this episode, they also talk about IFC movies, walking and talking, and the excellence of Cooper Raiff.

Mark and DJ Valentine discuss the 2023 comedy The Holdovers. Directed by Alexander Payne, and starring Paul Giamatti, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Dominic Sessa and some hormonal vulgarians, the Academy Award winning movie is absolutely delightful. In this episode, they talk about excellent screenplays, trampoline injuries, and Paul Giamatti. Enjoy!

Mark and Erik discuss the 2003 science fiction film Timeline. Directed by Richard Donner, and starring Paul Walker, Gerard Butler, Frances O’Connor and several trebuchets, the movie focuses on what happens when a group of archaeologists travel back in time and get involved in some historical shenanigans. In this episode, they also talk about Michael Crichton adaptations, trebuchets and Paul Walker. Enjoy!

Mark and Zanandi (@Zanandi on X) discuss the 1998 crime thriller Wild Things. Directed by John McNaughton, and starring Neve Campell, Denise Richards, Matt Dillon, Kevin Bacon, and several alligators, it’s one of the best trashy thrillers of the 1990s. In this episode, they also discuss pool fights, peeping animals, and the best trashy thrillers of the 1990s. Enjoy!

Mark and Niall discuss the 2023 historical drama Oppenheimer. Directed by Christopher Nolan, and starring Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr., and about 3,000 other excellent character actors, the Academy Award winning blockbuster is a technical marvel on every level. In this episode, they also talk about Christopherr Nolan’s filmography, Cillian Murphy’s hat, and excellent biopics. Enjoy!

Mark and Nick share their Criterion Closet selections and pick three movies they’d love to see added to the Criterion collection. In this episode, they also talk about Criterion’s long history, DVD commentaries, and Swedish erotic dramas. Enjoy!

Mark and Phil discuss the 2010 classic The Social Network. Directed by David Fincher, and starring Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake and lots of Aaron Sorkin dialogue, the movie focuses on the creation of Facebook and all the lawsuits that came with it. In this episode, they also talk about Fincher’s filmography, excellent dialogue, and fictionalized true stories.

Mark and David Cross (@ItsMeDavidCross on X) discuss the 1989 creature feature DeepStar Six. Directed by Sean S. Cunningham, and starring Nancy Everhard, Greg Evigan, Miguel Ferrer, and lots of blinking lights, the movie focuses on what happens when a large monster attacks a tiny underwater base. In this episode, they also talk about knockoff creature features, decompression pains, and the perils of underwater drilling. Enjoy!

Mark and David Cross (@ItsMeDavidCross on X) kick off the first ever Hacktion tournament by pitting eight action heroes up against eight horror villains. In this episode, Sarah Connor, Jason Voorhees, Trantor the Troll, Beatrix Kiddo, Stripe the Gremlin, and more battle each other to claim ultimate victory.

Mark and Zanandi (@ZaNandi on X) discuss the 2009 science fiction horror film Pandorum. Directed by Chrstian Alvart, and starring Ben Foster, Dennis Quaid, Antje Traue, and hundreds of ill-tempered mutants, the movie focuses on what happens when an interstellar arc becomes an interstellar house of horrors. In this episode, they also talk about space trash movies, monster fights, and fun twist endings. Enjoy!

Mark and John (@MFFHorrorCorner on X) discuss the 2001 cult classic Frailty. Directed by Bill Paxton, and starring Matthew McConaughey, Powers Boothe, and an axe named Otis, the movie is a beautiful thriller that is perfectly directed by Bill Paxton. In this episode, they also talk about Lawman McConaughey, earnest angels, and the excellence of Bill Paxton. Enjoy!

To celebrate May the 4th, Mark and John talk about their favorite minor characters in the Star Wars universe. The Star Wars franchise is loaded with memorable supporting characters and they had a great time talking about rancors, wampas and sassy droids. They also answer listener questions and ponder the logistics of a pit left by a sarlacc. Enjoy!

Mark and Jonny Numb discuss the 1997 independent film A Better Place. Produced by Kevin Smith and Scott Mosier, and directed by Vincent Pereira, the movie focuses on the ill-fated friendship between two high school outcasts. In this episode they also talk about 1990’s independent cinema, View Askew productions, and literate maniacs. Enjoy!

Mark and Nick Rehak talk about the action movie characters with the best names and share what their action movie names would be. In this episode, they also talk about Dwayne Johnson movies, people named Scud, and Chance Boudreaux.