The Flixters

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Hello we're Amar and Duval and Welcome to The Flixters, a Podcast made by a couple of film geeks! Please follow us on twitter and Facebook @theflixters and don't forget to leave a comment or a review for us to read out on the show! We hope you enjoy it!

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    The one where we review They Will Kill You

    We’re kicking off with the gonzo, blood-soaked action-horror They Will Kill You. Zazie Beetz stars as Asia, an ex-convict who takes a job as a housekeeper in a swanky Manhattan apartment building called "The Virgil" to find her missing sister. Little does she know, the residents are part of a Satanic cult that stay immortal by sacrificing the help. Fun Flix Fact: Director Kirill Sokolov actually got the idea for the movie from his own life! When he moved into a new apartment, he discovered a hidden hallway behind a kitchen cabinet that led into his neighbour's flat—leading him and his wife to joke that they were living in the middle of a cult. Gore Galore: The film uses a massive amount of practical effects. That sentient, rolling eyeball you see scouting the corridors? It was a real physical prop, not CGI, designed to give the film a visceral, "old-school" horror feel.  To celebrate 15 years of Zack Snyder’s most divisive spectacle, we’re revisiting Sucker Punch. It’s the film Snyder famously described as "Alice in Wonderland with machine guns," and we’re breaking down whether its "layers of reality" still hold up in 2026. Fun Flix Fact: This film has a massive Aussie connection! Both Emily Browning (Babydoll) and Abbie Cornish (Sweet Pea) are Australians, bringing some local powerhouse talent to Snyder’s stylized world. What Could Have Been: Amanda Seyfried was originally cast as the lead, Babydoll. She had to turn it down due to scheduling conflicts with her show Big Love, leading Emily Browning to step in and make the role her own. Hidden Talents: Extensive musical and dance numbers were actually filmed for the movie but were largely cut from the theatrical release. If you’ve only seen the cinema version, you’re missing out on some seriously impressive choreography! And if that’s not enough entertainment for you, we’ve even thrown in new trailers to watch and what you can catch on streaming.  Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave. Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family! 00:00 Intro  3:03 Shoutouts 4:42 Movie News 12:56 New on Streaming 17:09 New Trailers 24:09 Anniversary Corner 26:20 They Will Kill You Review    38:59 Outro This episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr.  Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

    40 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    The one where we review Project Hail Mary and Ready of Not: Here I Come

    First up, we’re launching into orbit with the highly anticipated adaptation of Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary. Ryan Gosling stars as Ryland Grace, a scientist who wakes up on a spaceship with no memory and a very important job: saving the sun. The "Rocky" Factor: The alien, Rocky, wasn't CGI! He was a physical, 3D-printed puppet controlled by a team of five puppeteers dubbed "The Rockyteers," allowing Gosling to actually improvise with his co-star. The Le Domas family might be gone, but the game is just getting started. Samara Weaving returns as Grace, but this time she’s joined by her estranged sister (Kathryn Newton) as they take on the "High Council" of elite families. Fun Flix Fact: To keep the sisterly bond authentic, Samara Weaving and Kathryn Newton were handcuffed together for a large portion of the shoot. They eventually had to switch to rubber handcuffs because the real metal ones were causing too many bruises during the action scenes! It’s been 20 years since Al Gore’s groundbreaking climate documentary changed the conversation forever. We’re revisiting this Oscar-winner because it ties in perfectly with the "planetary salvation" stakes of Project Hail Mary. Fun Flix Fact: This was the first-ever documentary to win an Academy Award for Best Original Song (I Need to Wake Up by Melissa Etheridge). For our Hidden Gem, we’re shouting about the twisted thriller The Good Boy. Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough star as a seemingly normal couple who kidnap a delinquent teen to "rehabilitate" him into being the perfect son. Fun Flix Fact: Stephen Graham’s character, Chris, wears a very specific, slightly "off" wig throughout the film. It was designed to make him look trustworthy yet subtly unsettling—a classic Kubrickian touch from director Jan Komasa. Method Acting: To prepare for the role of the kidnapped Tommy, actor Anson Boon spent weeks in a "feral" mindset to capture the desperation of a boy living on a literal leash. And if that’s not enough entertainment for you, we’ve even thrown in new trailers to watch and what you can catch on streaming.  Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave. Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family! 00:00 Intro  2:03 Shoutouts 3:59 Movie News 14:35 New on Streaming 18:42 New Trailers 25:58 Anniversary Corner 28:37 Project Hail Mary Review   40:08 Ready Or Not 2 Review 43:57 Hidden Gem (The Good Boy) 50:20 Outro This episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr.  Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

    52 min

  3. 16 MAR

    The one where we review War Machine and The Bride

    We’re kicking off with the high-octane sci-fi actioner War Machine, now streaming on Netflix. Alan Ritchson stars as a Ranger candidate who finds that his final training exercise has been crashed by a literal killing machine from another world. It’s gritty, it’s loud, and it’s exactly what you want from an old-school action flick. Fun Flix Fact: To keep the "Ranger" vibe authentic, the production was filmed in the rugged terrain of Victoria, Australia, and Queenstown, New Zealand. Ritchson reportedly did the majority of his own stunts, including carrying a "wounded" teammate through treacherous terrain—which is basically a Tuesday for him! Next, we’re heading to 1930s Chicago for Maggie Gyllenhaal’s bold new vision, The Bride!. Forget the passive monster you know; Jessie Buckley delivers a powerhouse performance as a resurrected woman who refuses to be anyone's "companion," leading Christian Bale’s "Frank" on a violent, romantic rampage. Fun Flix Fact: Maggie Gyllenhaal was inspired to write the script after seeing a tattoo of the Bride of Frankenstein on a stranger's arm! Also, Christian Bale’s version of the monster specifically insists on being called "Frank"—apparently, even the undead have branding preferences. To celebrate 15 years of alien invasions, we’re looking back at the military-focused Battle: Los Angeles. This film brought a "boots-on-the-ground" documentary style to the sci-fi genre, following a squad of Marines through a literal war zone in the streets of LA. Fun Flix Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life "Battle of Los Angeles" in 1942, where US forces fired over 1,400 rounds of anti-aircraft ammunition at what they believed were enemy planes, though no wreckages were ever found. UFO enthusiasts have been debating what was actually up there for decades! For our Hidden Gem, we’re shouting about Gore Verbinski’s trippy new satire, Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die. Sam Rockwell plays a dishevelled man from the future who takes a diner hostage to recruit a motley crew of patrons to stop a rogue AI. Fun Flix Fact: Rockwell’s character reveals in the film that this is his 117th attempt to save the world! The movie is packed with "glitchy" visual details that hint at the characters being trapped in a simulation long before the big reveal at the end. And if that’s not enough entertainment for you, we’ve even thrown in new trailers to watch and what you can catch on streaming.  Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave. Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family! 00:00 Intro  2:27 Shoutouts 4:40 Movie News 12:43 New on Streaming 17:56 New Trailers 22:40 Anniversary Corner 24:36 War Machine Review   32:20 The Bride Review 38:13 Hidden Gem (Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die) 45:39 Outro This episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr.  Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

    47 min

  4. 9 MAR

    The one where we review The Secret Agent, Scream 7 and The Bluff

    We start with the critically acclaimed Brazilian thriller The Secret Agent. Directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, it stars the brilliant Wagner Moura as a man on the run navigating the heights of Brazil’s military dictatorship in the 1970s. It’s a masterclass in tension and atmosphere. Fun Flix Fact: To achieve its stunning, retro look, the film was shot in anamorphic Panavision, the same format used for 1970s classics. The director even included a "two-faced cat" as an omen—a nod to Brazil’s own dual reality of the past and the future. The Ghostface mask is back! We’re reviewing the latest instalment of the legendary slasher franchise. Neve Campbell returns as Sidney Prescott, and this time, the stakes are personal as her daughter becomes the target. Fun Flix Fact: This is the first film in the entire franchise to be directed by Kevin Williamson, the man who actually wrote the original Scream (1996)! After 30 years of producing and writing, he finally stepped behind the camera to bring the Woodsboro story full circle. Finally for our main reviews, we’re heading to the 19th-century Caribbean for The Bluff. Priyanka Chopra Jonas plays a woman with a secret past who must protect her family when vicious buccaneers (led by a terrifying Karl Urban) invade her island. Fun Flix Fact: Priyanka Chopra Jonas performed a massive amount of her own stunts for this film. Drawing on her extensive background in Bollywood action cinema, she reportedly surprised the stunt team with her "hard-hitting physicality" during the brutal home-invasion sequences. To tie into the political intrigue of The Secret Agent, we’re celebrating 20 years of the film that earned Forest Whitaker his well-deserved Oscar. We revisit the terrifying regime of Idi Amin through the eyes of his personal Scottish doctor (James McAvoy). Fun Flix Fact: Forest Whitaker was so dedicated to the role that he stayed in character as Idi Amin even when the cameras weren't rolling. He learned to play the accordion, mastered the Ugandan accent, and even met with Amin’s real-life brother and former cabinet members to perfect the performance. For this week's Hidden Gem, we’re recommending the epic historical musical The Testament of Ann Lee. Amanda Seyfried stars as the founding leader of the Shakers in 18th-century Manchester and America. Fun Flix Fact: This is a rare breed—a "historical musical" shot on 70mm film! It features more than a dozen traditional Shaker hymns reimagined as rapturous musical numbers. If you loved Amanda in Les Misérables, you absolutely cannot miss her powerhouse vocals here. And if that’s not enough entertainment for you, we’ve even thrown in new trailers to watch and what you can catch on streaming.  Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave. Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family! 00:00 Intro  3:09 Shoutouts 4:17 Movie News 14:18 New on Streaming 19:32 New Trailers 27: 25 Anniversary Corner 30:36 The Secret Agent Review   39:54 Scream 7 Review 47:11 The Bluff Review 50:30 Hidden Gem (The Testament of Ann Lee) 56:24 Outro This episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr.  Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

    57 min

  5. 3 MAR

    The one where we review I Swear and Eternity

    We’re starting with the powerhouse British biopic I Swear. Starring the incredible Robert Aramayo (The Rings of Power), this film tells the true story of Scottish activist John Davidson and his life with Tourette’s Syndrome. It’s a raw, funny, and deeply moving look at a man who refused to be silenced by a world that didn't understand him. Fun Flix Fact: Robert Aramayo’s performance was so convincing that many viewers at the film's premiere genuinely believed he had Tourette’s! He spent months working closely with the real John Davidson to ensure every tic and vocalisation was performed with absolute authenticity and respect. Next, we’re heading to "The Junction" in the high-concept romantic drama Eternity. Elizabeth Olsen stars as Joan, a woman who reaches the afterlife only to be told she has one week to choose which husband she wants to spend eternity with: her first love who died young (Callum Turner), or the man she spent 65 years with (Miles Teller). It’s basically the ultimate "Would You Rather?" Fun Flix Fact: The film doesn't shy away from dark humour—Miles Teller’s character, Larry, actually ends up in the afterlife after choking on a pretzel at his grandchild’s gender reveal party. Talk about an undignified exit! To tie in with the themes of speech and perseverance in I Swear, we’re revisiting the 2011 Oscar-winner The King’s Speech. We discuss the parallels between King George VI’s struggle with his stammer and John Davidson’s journey to be heard. Fun Flix Fact: The production had a stroke of incredible luck just nine weeks before filming began. The grandson of the real Lionel Logue (the speech therapist played by Geoffrey Rush) discovered a hidden stash of his grandfather's original diaries and letters. These real-life documents were used to tweak the script for even more historical accuracy! Royal Secret: To help himself "feel" the stammer, Colin Firth reportedly used a physical trick of wearing a hot water bottle under his arm or placing a sharp object in his shoe during rehearsals to create the necessary physical tension. And if that’s not enough entertainment for you, we’ve even thrown in new trailers to watch and what you can catch on streaming.  Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave. Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family! 00:00 Intro  2:41 Shoutouts 4:05 Movie News 13:58 New on Streaming 18:07 New Trailers 32:04 I Swear Review   44:24 Whistle Review 53:48 Outro This episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr.  Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

    55 min

  6. 23 FEB

    The one where we review Anniversary, Crime 101 and Whistle

    We kick things off with the star-studded drama Anniversary. This thriller (starring Diane Lane and Kyle Chandler) explores what happens when a family falls apart just as a mysterious new movement sweeps the country. It’s tense, emotional, and it definitely made us think twice about our next family reunion! Fun Flix Fact: Despite the heavy on-screen drama, the cast spent their breaks having high-stakes board game tournaments on set. Apparently, Kyle Chandler is a formidable Monopoly player and kept the bank on lockdown between takes! Next, we’re hitting the road for Crime 101, the gritty heist thriller that everyone’s talking about. It’s a high-octane game of cat-and-mouse between a brilliant jewel thief (Chris Hemsworth) and a relentless detective (Mark Ruffalo) along the Pacific Coast Highway. Fun Flix Fact: This film marks a massive on-screen reunion for Hemsworth and Ruffalo. To prepare for their rivalry, they avoided each other on set for the first few weeks of filming to keep their on-screen tension as authentic as possible! If you’re a fan of a good fright, you’ll love our review of Whistle. When a group of teenagers discovers an ancient, cursed whistle, they inadvertently summon an entity that hunts anyone who hears its call. It’s "don't make a sound" taken to a terrifying new level. Fun Flix Fact: Director Corin Hardy is a legend when it comes to practical effects. He insisted that the "Creature" be played by a physical performer in a custom suit rather than using CGI, meaning the terrified reactions from the young cast are often very, very real! For this week's Anniversary Corner, we’re hacking into the mainframe to celebrate 25 years of the slick, stylish Swordfish. Starring Halle Berry, John Travolta, and Hugh Jackman, it’s the ultimate early-2000s tech-thriller. Fun Flix Fact: The film’s incredible opening explosion was filmed using a "bullet-time" rig featuring 135 different cameras. At the time, it was one of the most expensive and complex practical stunts ever choreographed for a film! And if that’s not enough entertainment for you, we’ve even thrown in new trailers to watch and what you can catch on streaming.  Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave. Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family! 00:00 Intro  2:22 Shoutouts 3:37 Movie News 7:08 New on Streaming 10:58 New Trailers 18:11 Anniversary Corner   20:43 Anniversary Review 29:03 Crime 101 Review 35:00 Whistle Review 42:24 Outro This episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr.  Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

    44 min

  7. 16 FEB

    The one where we review Wasteman

    We’re diving into the claustrophobic and intense world of Wasteman, the debut feature from director Calum Macdiarmid. David Jonsson (who you’ll recognise from Alien: Romulus) delivers a stunning, restrained performance as Taylor, a man desperately trying to keep his head down and secure his parole. But when his new cellmate, the volatile Dee (Tom Blyth), drags him into a vicious prison power struggle, Taylor’s future is thrown into jeopardy. It’s 90 minutes of pure, high-stakes tension that’ll leave you breathless. Fun Flix Fact: To keep things authentic, the film was shot at Shepton Mallet Prison in Somerset. It’s the oldest operating prison in the UK (dating back to 1610!) before it closed in 2013. The cast and crew reportedly felt the "heavy" atmosphere of the real-life cells during filming, which definitely translates to the screen! To tie into our prison theme, we’re looking back 10 years at Ava DuVernay’s masterpiece, 13th. This powerhouse documentary explores the history of racial inequality and the "prison-industrial complex" in the United States. A decade later, its message remains as piercing and urgent as ever. Fun Flix Fact: Talk about making history—13th was the first-ever documentary to open the New York Film Festival! It was produced in total secrecy, and the film world only found out it even existed when the festival programme was announced. And if that’s not enough entertainment for you, we’ve even thrown in new trailers to watch and what you can catch on streaming.  Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave. Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family! 00:00 Intro  3:18 Shoutouts 5:45 Movie News 11:54 New on Streaming 19:51 New Trailers 24:28 Anniversary Corner   27:33 Wasteman Review 39:00 Outro This episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr.  Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

    40 min

  8. 9 FEB

    The one where we review Send Help and The Strangers: Chapter 3, Plus a Hidden Gem!

    Lock your doors and hide your resumes—we’re diving into the absolute best (and bloodiest) cinema has to offer this week. Whether you’re here for the jumpscares or the biting social satire, we’ve got you covered! The "Venus, Oregon" nightmare finally comes to a close. We’re reviewing the final chapter of Renny Harlin’s ambitious trilogy. Maya (Madelaine Petsch) is back, but things get weirdly intimate this time as she faces off against Scarecrow in what director Renny Harlin calls a "dark romance." Does this conclusion stick the landing, or are we just happy to finally leave that cabin? Fun Flix Fact: This trilogy was a massive undertaking—all three movies were filmed simultaneously over 91 days in Slovakia. Because they shot out of order, Madelaine Petsch had to keep a "trauma diary" just to remember exactly how much her character, Maya, was supposed to be spiraling in any given scene! Sam Raimi is officially back in the director's chair for the R-rated survival thriller Send Help. Starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien, it follows an office manager and her nightmare boss after a plane crash. It’s part Cast Away, part Misery, and 100% Raimi chaos. Fun Flix Fact: There is a scene involving a "fake-out castration" that had audiences screaming (and then laughing) in theaters. To get those "geysers of blood" just right, Raimi used his signature practical effects—mechanical bladders that actually drenched the actors. Dylan O’Brien reportedly had to stay perfectly still for four minutes while the "blood" sprayed everywhere! To celebrate 20 years of the film that basically invented the modern home-invasion genre, we’re revisiting the French masterpiece Ils. If you think The Strangers is scary, you haven't seen the original inspiration. We discuss how this 74-minute lean, mean thriller still holds the crown for the best "Why are you doing this?" reveal in history. Fun Flix Fact: The actress Olivia Bonamy (who plays Clémentine) suffers from severe claustrophobia in real life. When you see her character panicking while crawling through those narrow, muddy underground tunnels at the end of the film? That’s not acting—that’s genuine terror! For this week’s Hidden Gem, we’re talking about the latest masterpiece from the legendary Park Chan-wook (Oldboy). No Other Choice stars Lee Byung-hun as an unemployed paper mill manager who decides that the only way to get a job in this economy is to... well, literally eliminate his competition. It’s a pitch-black satire on capitalism that will have you laughing and cringing in equal measure. Fun Flix Fact: Despite the movie being a dark comedy, lead star Lee Byung-hun recently admitted he had no idea he was making a "slapstick" film until the world premiere at the Venice Film Festival! He thought he was playing a serious, tragic character, but when the audience started roaring with laughter at his "clumsy" assassination attempts, he realized he’d accidentally become a comedy star. And if that’s not enough entertainment for you, we’ve even thrown in new trailers to watch and what you can catch on streaming.  Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave. Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family! 00:00 Intro  3:01 Shoutouts 3:47 Movie News 13:23 New on Streaming 16:05 New Trailers 23:53 Anniversary Corner   27:46 The Strangers: Part 3 Review 37:17 Send Help Review  46: 29 No Other Choice (Hidden Gem) 54:53 Outro This episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr.  Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

    57 min
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Hello we're Amar and Duval and Welcome to The Flixters, a Podcast made by a couple of film geeks! Please follow us on twitter and Facebook @theflixters and don't forget to leave a comment or a review for us to read out on the show! We hope you enjoy it!

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    The Flixters
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    383
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