With a week off to rest, recharge (and a few more “R” words) it’s time for a brand new episode of The Flickcast. The podcast about stuff nerds love.
On this week’s episode Chris and Joe dive right back into it as if they’d never left. Topics on this episode include the Apple TV+ series For All Mankind and Mythic Quest, Battlestar Galactica and 15 seconds in heaven with The Eternals.
They also talk about other future Marvel movies like The Fantastic Four and where Marvel’s First Family and the Eternals were during Infinity War and Endgame, potential origins of the X-Men, and the brand new Disney+ series The Bad Batch.
Don’t worry, this is a fun episode and the “real world” hardly comes up at all. Also, Joe doesn’t try to hog the conversation this week, so no need to continue giving him a hard time. Everything’s fine. We’re all fine.
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As you may know, The Flickcast has been around for a minute. Well, more like ten years. During that time we’ve amassed a great deal of amazing content and much of it is still relevant today. So, we figured, why not share it with an entirely new audience?
In that spirit we’re bringing back one of our favorite features: Western Wednesdays. And we’re kicking it off with a favorite: Two Mules for Sister Sara. Written by the gifted Elizabeth Rappe, Western Wednesdays explores a different film in the Western genre each week with Elizabeth offering her unique take on the film, details about the production and whole lot more. They’re great to read, especially if you’re a fan of the Western like we are.
We’re pleased to bring you the first installment of what we’re now calling “Western Wednesdays Again.” Enjoy!
– Chris
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I used to hate Westerns. I live in the wide and rugged expanse of Colorado, grew up in the shadow of the Rockies, and see cowboy boots on a daily basis. Heck, I even did a volunteer stint at a western museum. I couldn’t stand watching films that were basically set in my own backyard, even if the days of gunslingers and posses were long gone.
Later, I finally came around. I can’t say when this shift happened — probably upon my first adult viewing of Lonesome Dove, or maybe even as recent as James Mangold’s remake of 3:10 to Yuma. But I suddenly found Westerns to be a lot of fun, and I’ve enjoyed going back and watching all John Wayne and John Ford offerings that I’ve missed due to my snobbery.
Because I’m the type of girl who overshares everything, I thought it would be fun to chronicle this obsession, and encourage others to ride along with me. Thus, Wednesday Westerns was born. Every Wednesday, I’m going to explore this dusty and acrid genre, finding the good, the bad, and the ugly examples along the way.
I hope you’ll watch and discuss along with me — and I’m going to try and make as many selections from online streaming options to prevent you from putting off the ride.
I was hoping to launch this with a film that was daring and unusual, and one that I hadn’t seen before. But while browsing Instant Netflix, I discovered that one of my all-time favorites was available: Two Mules For Sister Sara. As much as I hate being obvious (and if you know my Clint Eastwood fandom, it’s terribly cheap of me to do it), I can’t resist the opportunity to write about this one, and encourage more people to watch it.
Two Mules for Sister Sara occupies a weird, misty period of Eastwood’s career. Released in 1970, it was post Sergio Leone, but right before he became Dirty Harry, and gunned himself into grim and humorless typecasting. The late 1960s were a period he was still willing to smile onscreen, and the film reportedly bombed because of that.
Sure, Pineapple Express might feel like an odd choice given the movie came out in 2008. That seems so long ago. It kinda was. But if being stuck at home during a pandemic showed us one thing, it’s you need to entertain yourself.
One way we enjoy entertaining ourselves is pretty much the same way most of the people in this movie do. So yes, Pineapple Express is a fine choice for us . . . and it might be for you too.
The movie is very funny and features great performances by stars Seth Rogen and James Franco (especially Franco). We do find the shift in tone from stoner buddy comedy/drama to violent gore fest rather abrupt and it does dampen our enjoyment of the movie somewhat.
While we do realize what the gang who made the film were going for, it just doesn’t quite land with this one. But even so, the film managed to be very successful and profitable, so obviously it didn’t bother a lot of other people. We were just hoping for more, as always. Opinions differ, and that’s cool.
Rogen and company do a much better job pulling this off with the more recent This is the End. We really like that one. Don’t worry, we’re gonna watch that again soon and will be posting about it.
Until then, watch Pineapple Express and entertain yourself. It really is quite fun, not matter where your head’s at.
Oh, if you do decide to enjoy this movie, partake in other related products (or both), please do so responsibly. We don’t advocate breaking the law and certainly aren’t encouraging you to do so.
Sorry, our lawyers made us say that. But yeah, try to be cool.
Pineapple Express stars Seth Rogen, James Franco, Danny McBride, Amber Heard, Gary Cole, Rosie Perez, Craig Robinson and a host of other great actors. It’s written by Rogen and Evan Goldberg, produced by Judd Apatow and directed by David Gordon Green. Check out the trailer below.
It’s getting to the point where movies don’t really need titles anymore. You just need a couple digits and people get the idea. This is especially true for the Fast and the Furious franchise, which is near to releasing its ninth installment called, you guessed it, F9. Yep, it’s time for another edition of Trailer Time.
Wow. Nine movies. Pretty impressive. And there’s gonna be at lest two more. Meanwhile, in this one, based on the official synopsis:
“After the events of The Fate of the Furious, Dominic Toretto and his family must face Dominic’s younger brother Jakob, a deadly assassin, who is working with their old enemy Cipher, and who holds a personal vendetta against Dominic.”
Anyway, Dom and the gang are back once again for more vehicular mayhem and there’s, of course, a new trailer to get people pumped for the upcoming film. And yes, there’s a lot of car chases, explosions, action, fights, stunts and, of course, family. Because it’s all about family, kids. Remember that.
F9, which stars Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Charlize Theron, John Cena, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Sung Kang, Helen Mirren (and more!), hits theaters on Jun 25th.
Until that glorious time, check out the trailer below. In all honesty, it does look pretty great. We’re ready.
It’s time for another new episode of The Flickcast. The pop culture podcast about stuff nerds love. This week it’s Episode 431: Godzilla vs. The Flickcast.
Yes, we know, Godzilla vs. The Flickcast is a pretty cool name for an episode. We get that. Thanks.
On this episode Chris and Joe dive into a slew of new and recurring topics such as the amazing Godzilla vs. King Kong, Episode 3 of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, their personal theories on who the “Power Broker” is and how the show will end and a wee bit more on Justice League and other Marvel movies coming soon.
They also talk about a bunch of other stuff, but it’s mostly apes punching lizards this week.
Of course, since Chris is back again, this episode runs a bit long. Again, what can we do? It is his show. Also . . .
If you get a moment and feel like it/can do it, consider rating or reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts. Every rating and review helps. And if you’re really feeling it, consider supporting the show on Patreon.
Thanks for listening!
WARNING: This episode may contain discussions about COVID-19, mental health and quarantine. We understand not everyone is in a place to talk about or hear discussions surrounding these issues. We completely understand. Please do what’s best for you. Stay safe everyone.
As always, if you have comments, questions, critiques, offers of sponsorship or whatever, feel free to hit us up in the comments, on Twitter, Instagram or, yes, even Facebook. Or shoot us an email. We don’t mind.
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It’s time for another new episode of The Flickcast. The pop culture podcast about stuff nerds love. This week it’s Episode 430: The Big Three.
On this episode Chris is back from his “vacation” and ready to get to work. He and Joe dive into a slew of new and recurring topics such as a bit more about Zack Snyder’s Justice League, Episode 2 of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, the new trailer for The Suicide Squad, the importance of the COVID vaccine and, of course, the “Big Three.” They also talk about a bunch of other stuff, but those are the main ones this week.
Of course, since Chris is back, this episode runs a bit longer than last week. What can we do? It’s kinda his show. Anyway . . .
If you get a moment and feel like it/can do it, consider rating or reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts. Every rating and review helps. And if you’re really feeling it, consider supporting the show on Patreon.
Thanks for listening!
WARNING: This episode may contain discussions about COVID-19, mental health and quarantine. We understand not everyone is in a place to talk about or hear discussions surrounding these issues. We completely understand. Please do what’s best for you. Stay safe everyone.
As always, if you have comments, questions, critiques, offers of sponsorship or whatever, feel free to hit us up in the comments, on Twitter, Instagram or, yes, even Facebook. Or shoot us an email. We don’t mind.
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It’s time for another edition of Trailer Time. For this installment we’re checking out the trailer for the upcoming action/thriller Nobody.
The film features Bob Odenkirk as Hutch Mansell, an “underestimated and overlooked dad and husband, taking life’s indignities on the chin and never pushing back. A nobody.” Until one day, he does push back. Hard.
After a break-in at his home, Hutch has had enough. The incident triggers “dormant instincts and propell(s) him on a brutal path that will surface dark secrets and lethal skills. In a barrage of fists, gunfire and squealing tires, Hutch must save his family from a dangerous adversary and ensure he will never be underestimated as a nobody again.”
Choice words from the film’s official synopsis. Sounds good to us. And based on the trailer itself, we have to say it, this movie looks pretty darn good.
Let’s hope the trailer does it justice. We’re pretty sure it does.
Nobody stars Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, RZA, Aleksey Serebryakov and Christopher Lloyd. It’s written by Derek Kolstad of John Wick fame and directed by Ilya Naishuller. It hits theaters on March 26th. Look for it on streaming hopefully soon after that.
Until then, check out the “Redband” trailer for Nobody after the jump. Yeah, we still need to do that. Sorry.
In the history of sci-fi movies. few are as beloved or, in some ways, controversial as Blade Runner. But that’s What We’re Watching this week.
When the film debuted in 1982 it found limited commercial and minimal critical praise. In the years sense, appreciation for the film has grown immensely with audiences around the world now embracing it as a sci-fi/noir classic. It’s so popular, in fact, it spawned a sequel thirty years later: 2017’s Blade Runner: 2049.
It’s also had, to date, seven different versions over the years as well. Crazy, right? We prefer the Director’s Cut, by the way.
It’s hard to remember exactly how many times we’ve watched the tale of Rick Deckard, Blade Runner, as he hurts humanoid replicants, led by Rutger Hauer’s Roy Batty, in dystopian Los Angeles of 2019. Yes, the movie takes place in the “future” year 2019.
Remember, the film originally came out in 1982, so 2019 seemed far into the future when they were making it. So much so it imagined a time when we’d have flying cars, endless rain, replicants to do our bidding and a rewarding trip to the off world colonies to look forward to.
Even though the film didn’t get a lot about the future correct, at least not yet, it still manages to entertain and provide a spectacular look at what life in the “future” might be like. Plus, it’s technically innovative, beautifully scored and boasts a great cast doing some of their finest work. And, it just looks cool.
Here’s the original trailer for Blade Runner, as well as the one for the sequel, Blade Runner: 2049. The original Blade Runner stars Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, Daryl Hannah, Brion James, Edward James Olmos and the great M. Emmet Walsh. It’s written by Hampton Fancher and David Peoples and directed by Ridley Scott.
Have you seen Blade Runner? Do you love it as much as we do? Let us know in the comments or hit us up on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. Happy Watching!
Last time on Weekly Link Love we featured some Twitter accounts we love to follow. This week we’re focusing on a different platform and highlighting some Instagram favorites instead.
That’s right, it’s time for another edition of Weekly Link Love. As we’ve said before, this is place where we call attention to websites, blogs, videos, socials (including cool Instagram accounts) or other people & places we think you should know about.
Sure, some may not like Instagram, especially after it was purchased by Facebook. But it still remains one of the best places to showcase your creative work and potentially build a large fanbase. Plus, there’s lot of great artists we admire who show their work on Instagram. So, for us, that makes it a worthwhile platform.
You may have heard of none, some, or all of these Instagram folks. And yes, we know we’ve featured a few of them in previous Weekly Link Love posts, but they’re worth your time so we’re link loving them again!
And, of course, there’s so many more we follow and love. We can’t list them all. This post would be way too long. Instead, these are but a sample.
Okay? Okay. As always, don’t forget to spread the love. Now, on to the links!
Chris Lowell – You know him from Veronica Mars and Glow, but he’s also a great photographer too. Check out his work.
Conor Leslie – Badass superhero on TV’s Titans and badass photographer and person too.
Felicia Day – What can we say? No list of people on Instagram nerd’s love would be complete without this person.
History of Cinema – So many great photos taking you through cinema’s past. A great account, especially if you love movies like we do.
Jack Black – This man has helped us tremendously during quarantine by being damn funny in his own backyard. Thank you Jack.
Jason Momoa – Really needs to explanation. He’s just cool and a great guy.
Kat Swansey – Kat’s photos of rural Texas towns are really exceptional. If you want to experience the “real” Texas, this is the account for you.
Kodak Film – We still love film and still love the way it looks. If you’re a film lover too, this is an account for you.
Marisha Ray – We love Critical Role (obviously) and Marisha is one of our favorite cast members. She’s also a cool human too.
Matt Day – We keep coming back to this guy, but we love his work. If you want to see what excellent photography looks like, check out this man’s Instagram.
Negative Feedback – We’ve learned a lot from this gentleman. He’s a talented photographer and one of the first to extoll the virtues of film on Instagram and YouTube.
Ryan Muirhead – Another photographer who’s work inspires us.
Sam Riegel – If we had to pick a favorite member of the Critical Role team, it would be Sam. Watch the show and you’ll understand why.
Sandy Phimester – Another photographer who’s talent we aspire too. His photos are amazing.
Taika Waititi – We like funny, talented people who make great art that forces you to think a bit too. If you like those things also, check out this person’s Instagram.
Vintage Audio Love – We love analog stuff and this account showcases the best of vintage audio porn.
It’s time for another new episode of The Flickcast. The pop culture podcast about stuff nerds love. This week it’s Episode 425: Living In a Society.
On the episode Chris and Joe are back on their bullshit and discussing a bunch of new topics. Some of these include the recent crisis in Texas, the latest episode of WandaVision, the new trailer for Zack Snyder’s Justice League, the reboot of Mortal Kombat, the great South Korean sci-fi epic Space Sweepers, DC’s “adult” version of Titans, proper measurements of things, living in a society (of course) and a whole lot more.
They also manages to veer off-topic a few times, as happens with these two. So expect those tangents you know and love. Other than that, this episode is a bit shorter than the last few (thank goodness) but still manages to punch you right in the earholes.
Also, no formal picks this week except Chris’ reminder to watch and enjoy Space Sweepers. Oh, one more thing. Two more, really. If you get a moment and feel like it/can do it, consider rating or reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts and supporting the show on Patreon.
Thanks for listening!
As always, if you have comments, questions, critiques, offers of sponsorship or whatever, feel free to hit us up in the comments, on Twitter, Instagram or, yes, even Facebook. Or shoot us an email. We don’t mind.
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