Movies, Films And Flix

Mark and John talk about M. Night Shyamalan's B-movie classic 'The Happening.' They discuss alternate timelines, lemon drinks and Mark Wahlberg giving an A+ effort in his quest to convincingly play a science teacher. If you are looking for some 'The Happening' hate you've come to the wrong place because they love the movie, and think Shyamalan knew exactly what he was doing when he plotted everything out.Enjoy!

Last week Mark and John discussed Tom Holland's Fright Night (1985) and the documentary of the making of the film (You're So Cool, Brewster). This week they explore the merits of the Fright Night (2011) remake, CGI versus iconography, and its dynamite cast. They address why was there no Billy Cole or wolf form, modernized characters and David Tennant's new spin on Peter Vincent, vampire turning farms, and what would happen if Green Room (2015) and From Dusk til Dawn (1996) crossed paths as they answer some inspired Listener Questions.

Mark and John discuss Tom Holland's Fright Night (1985), a contemporary vampire film that is loaded with gooey practical special effects and humor; and discuss the documentary of the making of Fright Night (1985) (You're So Cool, Brewster), covering the inspirational behind-the-scenes story of the film. On their banterous journey, they muse the best (i.e., favorite) vampire films, the role of Billy Cole (and what he actually is), and the wonderfully charming vampire neighbor Jerry. Next week (in part 2) they move on to the Fright Night (2011) remake!

Mark and John discuss the techno-thriller Upgrade (2018), Leigh Whannell's wondrous writing, and brutal tech-marionetted fight scenes! They also muse about whether or not this is a contemporary exploitation movie, what kinds of projects they'd love to see Whannell pursue next, the motives behind STEM, and possible sequel plots.Enjoy!

Mark and John discuss the Star Wars prequel Solo and wonder how giant space monsters feed themselves. If you are a fan of the Star Wars world and like podcasts that get incredibly nerdy about it, you will love this episode. You will hear about spoilers, cameos, Easter eggs and all the behind the scenes drama that happened before the movie hit the screens. Enjoy! 

This week we’re talking about Deadpool 2 and its abundance of sh*t-spackled-muppet-farts. If you are looking for a movie that features wholesale murder, bodies ripped apart and a very lucky hero named Domino, you are in luck! Deadpool 2 is an absolute blast that does a great job building off the original and expanding its world to include the derivative X-Force and time travel. In this podcast, we will be going really deep into spoiler territory and we've done our research to make sure any of your lingering questions are answered. Get ready to hear about the production, cameos, spoilers and little tidbits that will make you understand how much work Ryan Reynolds put into Deadpool 2.

This week we discuss The Babysitter (2017), McG's crisply dazzling Netflix Original horror-comedy that delivers all the lovably fun characters and pop culture of Charlie's Angels (2000) with all the laughably blood-in-the-face spewing gore of Sam Raimi. We explore such notions as truly testing Liam Neeson's special set of skills (Taken 1-3), how inconsiderate it was for Forrest Gump (1994) to eat Jenny's chocolates, whether Bee (Samara Weaving) is actually "evil" and how old she might be, and what ever happened to our all Kurt Russell episodes (Episode 1: Kurt Russell's Best Sleeveless Moments and Episode 50: Kurtchella).  

This week we discuss A Cure for Wellness (2016), Gore Verbinski's ambitious and gorgeous film intermixing The Road to Wellville (1994) and Shutter Island (2010) with a dash of Frankenstein (1931). We explore how over-eating could defeat James Bond, along with the moral sensibilities of this film (and how you shouldn't watch this with your mother), the link between eel-swallowing and mind control, the occasional impracticality of "obsession laboratory" lair architecture, and the stylings of Cronenbergian shock value in the film.

Mark and John discuss Avengers: Infinity War and ponder what will happen next in Marvel Cinematic Universe. They also answer MCU listener questions and ponder if Thanos eats half of everyone's food, and how he became such a technical boxer who can outstrike anyone in the universe. If you are a fan of the MCU you will love this episode of MFF. Enjoy! 

Mark and John discuss Guillermo del Toro's romantic dark fantasy The Shape of Water (2017) from curious plot holes and gorgeous imagery to the beautifully flawed characters and desperate psychology of the kidnapped gill man. Among the spirited banter we address the abilities of our sympathetic "monster," his origins and biology, how our tax dollars may be funding villains, the delicate topic of cat-eating, needless property destruction and even Stockholm Syndrome. And if you considered our creature influenced by Hellboy's Abe Sapien or the story to Revenge of the Creature (1955; sequel to The Creature from the Black Lagoon), you're not alone.

Mark and John talk about 80 years worth of creature features and break down what makes them great. They also tackle important questions like:Should monsters get more screentime or less? When should the monster be introduced?Should people eat cookies while podcasting?Is King Kong the king of single-leg takedowns?You will hear about King Kong (1933), The Descent, The Host, It Follows, Tremors, Jaws, Alien, Predator, The Thing and many more fantastic movies that have given us great monsters. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the monster mayhem. 

Mark and John discuss Steven Spielberg's nostalgia bomb known as Ready Player One. They also talk about zombie dancing, King Kong acting out of character, and the amazing dirtbag known as Ben Mendelsohn. You will love this podcast and all the talk of nostalgia.

Mark and John love The Ritual and in this podcast, you will learn a lot about its production, cinematography, and release. They also spend 40-minutes talking about its fantastic monster which has been getting a ton of positive press from horror lovers. Watch The Ritual, then listen to this in-depth pod. You will love it. Enjoy!

Mark and John bring the cinematic sea beast tournament to its thrilling conclusion! If you love cinematic sea beasts you will love every second of this podcast because we talk about a lot of monsters. It's great.  

Mark and John release their inner Krakens in an effort to figure out the greatest cinematic sea beast of all time. If you are a fan of sea monsters you will love this podcast because Mark and John talk about AT LEAST 56 sea beasts and answer a plethora of listener questions in their quest to crown a champion. Which of the 16 sea monsters will reign supreme? Listen to the first of the two-part podcast spectacular and you will get your answer soon.Enjoy!

Mark and Robert break down the influential films of the 1960s and discuss their decade's long influence on Hollywood. They talk about The Apartment, Breathless, Dr. Strangelove, Rosemary's Baby, The Graduate, The Good, The Bad & The Ugly, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Dr. No, and The Great Escape. If you are into the classic films of the 1960s and want to learn more about how they were produced, filmed and marketed you will love this pod. Enjoy!

Mark is joined by award-winning director and MFF contributor Zachary Beckler to discuss Annihilation, The Oscars, cinematic push-ups, and the fantastic horror film Interior. It is a wide-ranging discussion that covers everything from Chris Hemsworth's push-ups in Blackhat to the genius behind Annihilation. You won't want to miss the behind the scenes stories about Interior and if you get a moment make sure to watch Interior on Amazon Prime. 

Mark and Robert figure out who would win the 2008 Oscars in 2018.

Mark and John discuss the 1997 cult classic Event Horizon and debate whether an unrated version is needed. If you are a fan of Event Horizon you will love this episode because it dives deep into the production, editing, release and eventual popularity of this horror gem. No stone is left unturned because they listened to every commentary, read loads of articles, and rewatched the movie multiple times to make sure this is the definitive Event Horizon episode. Enjoy!

Mark and John talk about the fantastic Happy Death Day and break down what exactly makes it such a fun film. They also compare PG-13 and R rated horror movies and discuss which type of horror film they'd make. Also, you will hear about Taken 3, Bram Stoker's Dracula and Tremors.Enjoy and have a great day!