Let's Talk About Flix

Oz and Curtis
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Let's Talk About Flix is the collaboration of Oz and Curtis, a couple of nobody's with a great sense of humor, solid insight and knowledge of movies, and a love of all things nerd. Tune in each week as they discuss a movie tied into that month's theme and have a great time. If you love movies (and nerds), then this podcast is for you!

  1. Aug 12

    Episode 251 - Snake Eyes

    Oz and Curtis are putting on the flashiest snakeskin jackets, heading to Atlantic City Fight Night, and trying to keep our eyes on the ring while a hurricane brews outside to break down Brian De Palma’s conspiracy thriller: Snake Eyes!Rick Santoro (Nicolas Cage) is a loud-mouthed, crooked Atlantic City police detective who loves money, influence, and the spotlight. When he scores ringside seats to a heavyweight title fight alongside his childhood best friend, Navy Commander Kevin Dunne (Gary Sinise), he thinks he’s in for the ultimate night out. But when the U.S. Secretary of Defense is assassinated in front of 14,000 screaming fans mid-bout, Santoro locks down the casino arena to find the shooter. As he unravels differing eyewitness accounts and follows a mysterious woman in a wig (Carla Gugino), Santoro uncovers a sinister military conspiracy that forces him to choose between his corrupt lifestyle and doing the right thing.We break down everything that makes this late-90s thriller explode off the screen: Brian De Palma’s virtuosic direction—including that legendary, seemingly continuous opening tracking shot and signature split-screen work—Nicolas Cage turning his frantic energy up to 11, Gary Sinise’s stoic counterweight performance, and the sheer neon-soaked casino spectacle. Is Snake Eyes an underappreciated gem of De Palma’s visual filmography and a trashy-fun 90s Noir staple, or just a movie that proves you should never place all your bets on a rigged game? Tune in for our full Snake Eyes 1998 movie review!If you’re into analyzing auteur filmmaking techniques, appreciating high-concept 90s thrillers, or listening to two dudes who would definitely lose their shirt at the Atlantic City craps tables within five minutes, this episode is for you.To secure your content and avoid getting rolled by the casino floor, head straight over to https://LetsTalkAboutFlix.com — where our takes are as wild as a roll of the dice and guaranteed to be an entertaining listen.Follow the boys on social media:Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/letstalkaboutflix⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/letstalkaboutflix/⁠Support the show: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/talkaboutflix#moviepodcast #filmpodcast #comedypodcast #filmreview #moviereview

  2. Aug 5

    Episode 250 - Cobra

    Oz and Curtis are putting on mirrored aviators, chewing on a matchstick, and loading up the Jett 9mm to break down the quintessential 80s action spectacle: Cobra!When a radical, ax-clanking cult known as the "New World"—led by the terrifying "Night Slasher" (Brian Thompson)—begins terrorizing Los Angeles to eliminate the weak, the LAPD has only one choice: call in Lieutenant Marion "Cobra" Cobretti (Sylvester Stallone) of the elite Zombie Squad. After high-fashion model Ingrid Knudsen (Brigitte Nielsen) witnesses a brutal murder, Cobra and his partner Gonzales (Reni Santoni) are assigned to protect her from an endless wave of motorcycle-riding zealots. We break down the glorious, action-packed insanity: Sylvester Stallone’s peak-era ego and style choices, the bizarre montages set to 80s synth-rock, the Dirty Harry connections (including Andrew Robinson playing an angry police boss), and the explosive final steel-mill showdown. Is Cobra an underrated 80s Action masterpiece and an essential Cult Classic, or just a movie that proves you should never eat cold pizza without a pair of kitchen scissors? Tune in for our full Cobra movie review! If you’re into analyzing over-the-top 80s cinema, appreciating Cannon Films' golden era, or listening to two dudes who would definitely run out of ammo in the first five minutes of a car chase, this episode is for you.To secure your content and avoid getting targeted by the Night Slasher, ride straight over to https://LetsTalkAboutFlix.com — where our takes are as sharp as a cultist's knife and guaranteed to be an explosive listen.Follow the boys on social media:Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/letstalkaboutflix⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/letstalkaboutflix/⁠Support the show: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/talkaboutflix#moviepodcast #filmpodcast #comedypodcast #filmreview #moviereview

  3. Jul 29

    Episode 249 - Madame Web

    Oz and Curtis are researching rare spiders in the Peruvian Amazon, driving ambulances through billboard advertisements, and seeing the future exactly five seconds before it happens to break down the internet's favorite meme machine: Madame Web!Cassandra Webb (Dakota Johnson) is a cynical Boston paramedic who, after a near-death experience, begins developing mysterious, reality-bending clairvoyant powers. When her visions reveal a dangerous, suit-wearing villain named Ezekiel Sims (Tahar Rahim) hunting down three teenage girls (Sydney Sweeney, Celeste O'Connor, and Isabela Merced), Cassandra has to step up. Unraveling a past connected to her mother's spider research, she must use her new mental gifts to alter the timeline and keep the girls alive.We untangle the hilariously chaotic threads of this web: Dakota Johnson’s aggressively detached performance, the legendary clunky dialogue ("He was in the Amazon with my mom..."), the bizarrely obvious voice dubbing, and a superhero movie where the main characters never actually get their powers. Is Madame Web an instant masterpiece of unintentional Comic Book Camp and a future Cult Classic, or just a reminder that the future of a cinematic universe shouldn't always be seen ahead of time? Tune in for our full Madame Web 2024 movie review!"You know, the web connects us all." — A phrase that explains why we couldn't escape the memes, no matter how hard we tried.If you’re into analyzing studio franchise disasters, appreciating the deadpan energy of Dakota Johnson, or listening to two dudes who would definitely accidentally run over the villain with a Pepsi truck, this episode is for you.To secure your content and prevent a terrible paradox in the timeline, drive straight over to https://LetsTalkAboutFlix.com — where our takes are completely unfiltered and guaranteed to be an unforgettable listen.Follow the boys on social media:Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/letstalkaboutflix⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/letstalkaboutflix/⁠Support the show: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/talkaboutflix#moviepodcast #filmpodcast #comedypodcast #filmreview #moviereview

  4. Jul 22

    Episode 248 - Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse

    Oz and Curtis are spray-painting our favorite hoodies, taking a massive leap of faith, and trying to handle six different art styles at the exact same time to break down the Academy Award-Winning phenomenon: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse!Brooklyn teenager Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) is just trying to adjust to his new boarding school when a bite from a radioactive spider gives him powers he doesn't understand. To make matters worse, the city's ruthless crime lord, Kingpin (Liev Schreiber), activates a dark-matter particle accelerator that rips open the fabric of reality. Suddenly, a washed-up Peter B. Parker (Jake Johnson), Spider-Gwen (Hailee Steinfeld), Spider-Man Noir (Nicolas Cage), Peni Parker, and Spider-Ham all tumble into Miles' universe. To save all of reality, Miles must find his own voice and learn what it truly takes to wear the mask.We dive headfirst into the multiversal ink: Sony Pictures Animation's breathtaking integration of hand-drawn comic techniques with cutting-edge 3D tech, the incredibly emotional and relatable journey of Miles Morales, a flawless soundtrack, and why this remains the gold standard for Multiverse Storytelling. Is Into the Spider-Verse the single greatest Animated Film of the 21st century and a flawless piece of cinema, or just a movie that proves that anyone—even a cartoon pig—can be a hero? Tune in for our full Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2018 movie review!"That's all it is, Miles. A leap of faith." — A line that perfectly describes starting a podcast, or jumping off a building in Jordans.If you’re into analyzing revolutionary animation techniques, appreciating a pitch-perfect coming-of-age story, or listening to two dudes who would definitely get knocked out by their own web-shooters on day one, this episode is for you.To secure your content and keep your reality from glitching out of existence, swing straight over to https://LetsTalkAboutFlix.com — where our takes are as vibrant as a graffiti mural and guaranteed to be a mind-blowing listen.Follow the boys on social media:Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/letstalkaboutflix⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/letstalkaboutflix/⁠Support the show: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/talkaboutflix#moviepodcast #filmpodcast #comedypodcast #filmreview #moviereview

  5. Jul 15

    Episode 247 - Spider-Man Homecoming

    Oz and Curtis are skipping the decathlon practice, hacking into our high-tech Stark suits, and trying to land a date to the dance without ruining the neighborhood to break down the highly anticipated Marvel Studios collaboration: Spider-Man: Homecoming!Thrilled by his experience with the Avengers, a young Peter Parker (Tom Holland) returns home to Queens under the watchful eye of his mentor, Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.). Trying to balance regular high school homework, a massive crush, and a desperate desire to prove he's more than just a "friendly neighborhood" hero, Peter stumbles upon a black-market weapons ring. Operating right under his nose is Adrian Toomes (Michael Keaton), a blue-collar salvage worker turned high-flying criminal mastermind known as The Vulture. To protect his city, Peter has to find out what it truly means to be a hero—even if it means losing the high-tech suit.We swing straight into the web of the MCU: Tom Holland’s pitch-perfect realization of a genuinely teenage Peter Parker, the incredible, blue-collar menace that Michael Keaton brings to the table, that jaw-droppingly tense car ride scene, and how Jon Watts manages to ground a massive superhero film inside a classic high school comedy framework. Is Spider-Man: Homecoming the most refreshing and rewatchable MCU Solo Film in the entire franchise, or just a movie that proves Tony Stark needs a serious lesson in responsible parenting? Tune in for our full Spider-Man: Homecoming 2017 movie review!If you’re into analyzing Marvel Cinematic Universe lore, appreciating villains with actual relatable motivations, or listening to two dudes who would definitely accidentally activate the "Instant Kill" mode on their suits within five seconds, this episode is for you.To secure your content and avoid getting grounded by Iron Man, fly straight over to https://LetsTalkAboutFlix.com — where our takes are as high-energy as a Chitauri power core and guaranteed to be a spectacular listen.Follow the boys on social media:Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/letstalkaboutflix⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/letstalkaboutflix/⁠Support the show: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/talkaboutflix⁠#moviepodcast #filmpodcast #comedypodcast #filmreview #moviereview

  6. Jul 8

    Episode 246 - The Amazing Spider-Man

    Oz and Curtis are grabbing our skateboards, testing out the mechanical web-shooters, and hunting for giant reptiles in the Manhattan sewers to break down the sleek, high-flying Marvel Reboot: The Amazing Spider-Man!Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield) is an outcast high schooler trying to navigate his teenage years while uncovering the mystery of his parents' sudden disappearance when he was a child. A fateful trip to Oscorp leads to a bite from a genetically modified spider, gifting him incredible powers just as he strikes up a romance with his brilliant classmate, Gwen Stacy (Emma Stone). But when his father’s former partner, Dr. Curt Connors (Rhys Ifans), transforms himself into the monstrous, destructive Lizard, Peter must fully embrace his new identity as Spider-Man to stop a biological catastrophe.We swing deep into this controversial era of the franchise: Andrew Garfield's intensely emotional and physically expressive performance, the undeniable, magnetic chemistry between Garfield and Emma Stone, the return to comic-accurate mechanical web-shooters, and Marc Webb’s romance-directed take on a massive action blockbuster. Is The Amazing Spider-Man an underrated, emotionally resonant entry in the Superhero Action genre, or just a movie that proves some origin stories are told a little too close together? Tune in for our full The Amazing Spider-Man 2012 movie review!If you’re into analyzing franchise reboots, appreciating the physics of first-person web-swinging, or listening to two dudes who would absolutely snap their wrists trying to use web-shooters, this episode is for you.To secure your content and avoid getting caught in the Lizard’s path, swing straight over to https://LetsTalkAboutFlix.com — where our takes are as sharp as Oscorp tech and guaranteed to be an amazing listen.Follow the boys on social media:Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/letstalkaboutflix⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/letstalkaboutflix/⁠Support the show: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/talkaboutflix#moviepodcast #filmpodcast #comedypodcast #filmreview #moviereview

  7. Jul 1

    Episode 245 - Spider-Man 2

    Oz and Curtis are delivering pizzas across Manhattan, losing our powers due to existential dread, and dodging mechanical tentacles to break down the undisputed masterpiece of comic book cinema: Spider-Man 2!Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) is completely falling apart. His grades are slipping, he’s broke, and the love of his life, Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst), is engaged to someone else—all because of the exhausting responsibility of being New York City's friendly neighborhood wall-crawler. Pushed to the brink, Peter decides to throw his suit in the trash and walk away. But when a tragic laboratory accident transforms his brilliant mentor, Dr. Otto Octavius, into the multi-limbed villain Doctor Octopus (Alfred Molina), Peter must choose between the normal life he always wanted and the hero the world desperately needs.We swing deep into the film’s web: Sam Raimi’s blending of comic book brights with genuine horror elements (that terrifying hospital scene!), the perfection of Alfred Molina's tragic villainy, the gravity-defying Train Fight Sequence, and Danny Elfman's legendary score. Is Spider-Man 2 the single greatest Marvel Movie ever put to film and the ultimate Superhero Sequel, or just a movie that proves that renting a baseline apartment in NYC is harder than fighting supervillains? Tune in for our full Spider-Man 2 2004 movie review!If you’re into analyzing superhero mythology, appreciating peak practical and digital effects synergy, or listening to two dudes who would definitely drop the pizza boxes if they tried to swing from a web, this episode is for you.To secure your content and avoid getting caught in Doc Ock's grip, swing straight over to https://LetsTalkAboutFlix.com — where our takes hit harder than a radioactive spider bite and are guaranteed to be a spectacular listen.Follow the boys on social media:Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/letstalkaboutflix⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/letstalkaboutflix/⁠Support the show: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/talkaboutflix#moviepodcast #filmpodcast #comedypodcast #filmreview #moviereview

  8. Jun 24

    Episode 244 - Ouija

    GUEST ALERT: Oz and Curtis are placing our fingers on the planchette, sliding it over to "YES," and praying we don't accidentally summon an ancient entity! Joining us to survive the spirits this week is the fantastic Kayleigh Jensen, co-host of the Glitter & Gore podcast, to break down the massive commercial juggernaut: Ouija!After the mysterious and sudden death of her childhood best friend Debbie, Laine (Olivia Cooke) finds an old, antique Ouija board in Debbie's bedroom. Attempting to use the board to say a final goodbye, Laine and a group of friends inadvertently breach the spirit world. They soon discover they've awakened a dark, malevolent presence that has no intention of letting them break contact—and the only way to survive is to uncover the horrifying history of the house they're standing in.We break down the film’s unique position in modern horror with Kayleigh's expert genre eye: Olivia Cooke’s dedicated performance right before her career skyrocketed, the classic Blumhouse low-budget production blueprint, the rules of the board game brought to life, and the sheer volume of mirror-based jump scares. Is Ouija an underrated, spooky gateway to Supernatural Horror and a definitive Hasbro Movie success, or just a movie that proves you should stick to Monopoly if you want to keep your soul? Tune in for our full Ouija 2014 movie review!Meet Our Guest: Kayleigh JensenKayleigh is the brilliant co-host of Glitter & Gore, a podcast dedicated to deep-diving into horror movies with the perfect balance of style and scares. You can stream her show and join her horror journey right here:Glitter & Gore Podcast: Stream it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70SgeiRkmhxZtmjgrQDHsTIf you’re into analyzing mainstream horror trends, appreciating the rise of Olivia Cooke, or listening to three people who would definitely drop the planchette and scream the second the lights flickered, this episode is for you.To secure your content and avoid a permanent curse, follow the indicator straight to https://LetsTalkAboutFlix.com — where our takes move fast and are guaranteed to be a creepy and fun listen.Follow the boys on social media:Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/letstalkaboutflix⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/letstalkaboutflix/⁠Support the show: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/talkaboutflix#moviepodcast #filmpodcast #comedypodcast #filmreview #moviereview

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Let's Talk About Flix is the collaboration of Oz and Curtis, a couple of nobody's with a great sense of humor, solid insight and knowledge of movies, and a love of all things nerd. Tune in each week as they discuss a movie tied into that month's theme and have a great time. If you love movies (and nerds), then this podcast is for you!

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  • Creator
    Oz and Curtis
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    252
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Oz and Curtis
  • Show Website
    Let's Talk About Flix