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. 5D AGO

    Episode 232 - Deterrence

    GUEST ALERT: Oz and Curtis are checking the silos, watching the radar, and hoping the burger they just ordered isn't their last meal! Joining us to navigate this high-stakes nuclear standoff is acclaimed film critic and educator Don Shanahan to break down the intense, underrated Nuclear Thriller: Deterrence! President Walter Emerson (Kevin Pollak), the first Jewish President and an appointee facing a tough re-election, finds his motorcade stranded in a massive blizzard at a remote Colorado diner. While the world outside freezes, a massive geopolitical crisis erupts: Iraq has invaded Kuwait, and the response triggers a terrifying nuclear standoff. Stuck in a booth with his advisors and a handful of locals, Emerson must decide if he’s willing to push the button to save the world—or destroy it. We break down the film’s white-knuckle tension with Don’s expert eye for the "lessons" within the frame: Kevin Pollak’s incredible, authoritative performance, the film’s "Stage Play" feel that keeps the focus entirely on the ethics of war, and the chillingly logical arguments for and against the use of Nuclear Deterrence. Is Deterrence a forgotten masterpiece of 90s Indie Cinema and a terrifying look at global power, or just a movie that proves the most dangerous place to be during World War III is a diner with bad coffee? Tune in for our full Deterrence 1999 movie review! Meet Our Guest: Don Shanahan Don is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved film critic and the creator of Every Movie Has a Lesson. You can find his deep-dive reviews, educational insights, and podcasting adventures at the links below: Film Obsessive: https://filmobsessive.com Every Movie Has a Lesson: https://www.everymoviehasalesson.com Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast: [Find it on Apple Podcasts/Spotify] If you’re into analyzing political dramas, appreciating films that do a lot with a single location, or listening to three guys who would definitely panic and hide in the walk-in freezer the moment the Red Phone rang, this episode is for you. To secure your content and avoid a global meltdown, follow the signal straight to https://LetsTalkAboutFlix.com — where our takes are as hot as a fresh grill and guaranteed to be a thought-provoking 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

    1h 18m

  2. MAR 25

    Episode 231 - Some Like it Hot

    Oz and Curtis are strapping on the girdles, grabbin' their saxophones, and hopping the train to Florida to break down the undisputed heavyweight champion of Classic Comedy: Some Like It Hot! After witnessing the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, two struggling jazz musicians—Joe (Tony Curtis) and Jerry (Jack Lemmon)—need to get out of Chicago fast. Their only ticket out? Disguising themselves as "Josephine" and "Daphne" to join an all-female band heading south. Things get complicated when they both fall for the band's ukulele-playing singer, Sugar Kane (Marilyn Monroe), while Jerry (as Daphne) finds himself pursued by an eccentric millionaire who won't take "I'm a man" for an answer. We break down the film’s bulletproof brilliance: Billy Wilder’s razor-sharp direction, the incredible physical comedy of Jack Lemmon, the surprisingly bold (for 1959) playfulness with Gender-Bending tropes, and the sheer incandescent glow of Marilyn Monroe. Is Some Like It Hot the funniest movie ever put to film and a definitive AFI Top 100 essential, or just a movie that proves that life is always better when you're playing the bull fiddle? Tune in for our full Some Like It Hot 1959 movie review! If you’re into analyzing Golden Age Hollywood, appreciating the art of the perfect punchline, or listening to two dudes who would definitely trip over their own pumps in the first five minutes, this episode is for you. To secure your content and avoid the mob, catch the midnight express straight to https://LetsTalkAboutFlix.com — where our takes are as hot as a Florida beach and guaranteed to be a legendary 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

    1h 8m

  3. MAR 18

    Episode 230 - Jojo Rabbit

    Oz and Curtis are putting on their brightest uniforms, practicing their best (and worst) German accents, and learning how to dance again to break down Taika Waititi’s Oscar-winning Black Comedy: Jojo Rabbit! Johannes "Jojo" Betzler (Roman Griffin Davis) is a lonely German boy whose world is turned upside down when he discovers his single mother, Rosie (Scarlett Johansson), is hiding a young Jewish girl, Elsa (Thomasin McKenzie), in their attic. Aided only by his idiotic imaginary friend—a flamboyant, childish version of Adolf Hitler (played by Waititi himself)—Jojo must confront his blind nationalism and decide what kind of person he actually wants to be. We break down the film’s incredible tonal balance: how Waititi pivots from slapstick comedy to devastating heartbreak in a single frame (those shoes!), Scarlett Johansson’s career-best warmth and strength, and the breakout performances of the kids. Is Jojo Rabbit the most daring Satire of the decade and a modern Coming-of-Age classic, or just a movie that proves the best way to fight hate is with a well-timed dance and a lot of heart? Tune in for our full Jojo Rabbit 2019 movie review! If you’re into analyzing bold filmmaking, appreciating movies that find humor in the darkest places, or listening to two dudes who would definitely be the worst members of the Jungvolk ever, this episode is for you. To secure your content and join the resistance against boring takes, hop straight over to https://LetsTalkAboutFlix.com — where our reviews are as sharp as a Bowie knife and guaranteed to be a life-affirming 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

    1h 10m

  4. MAR 11

    Episode 229 - We Bury the Dead

    Oz and Curtis are heading into the scorched Australian outback, grabbing their body bags, and trying not to lose their minds in the aftermath of a catastrophe to break down the intense Survival Horror: We Bury the Dead! Ava (Daisy Ridley) is a woman desperate for closure after a catastrophic military experiment decimates the population. She joins a "body retrieval unit" in the hopes of finding her missing husband, but as she begins the grim work of collecting the deceased in the remote Tasmanian wilderness, the lines between the living and the dead begin to blur. Ava soon finds herself in a terrifying fight for survival against a mysterious force that suggests some things are better left buried. We break down the film’s suffocating atmosphere: Daisy Ridley’s raw and powerful performance, Zak Hilditch’s masterful use of the isolated Australian landscape to create dread, and the film’s unique blend of Psychological Horror and high-concept thriller. Is We Bury the Dead a modern masterpiece of the genre and a standout in Australian Cinema, or just a movie that proves that searching for closure in a wasteland is a recipe for a nightmare? Tune in for our full We Bury the Dead 2024 movie review! If you’re into analyzing elevated horror, appreciating films that use survival as a metaphor for trauma, or listening to two dudes who would definitely faint at the sight of the first body bag, this episode is for you. To secure your content and survive the aftermath, follow the trail straight to https://LetsTalkAboutFlix.com — where our takes are as haunting as a Tasmanian mist and guaranteed to be a nerve-wracking 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

    1h 6m

  5. MAR 4

    Episode 228 - Excalibur

    Oz and Curtis are donning the chrome-plated plate mail, drinking from the Grail, and hoping they don't get betrayed by their best friend or their half-sister to break down the legendary Fantasy Epic: Excalibur! Directed by John Boorman, this film traces the entire arc of the Arthurian mythos—from the brutal, mud-caked conception of Arthur (Nigel Terry) and the rise of the sword from the stone, to the glory of Camelot and the tragic fallout of the affair between Guenevere and Lancelot. Guided by a bizarre and brilliant Merlin (Nicol Williamson) and haunted by the vengeful Morgana (Helen Mirren), this is a world where the land and the king are one. We break down the film’s unique, visceral power: the blindingly shiny armor and lush Irish landscapes, the use of Richard Wagner’s O Fortuna to create maximum dramatic impact, and the incredible "Who’s Who" of British acting legends (including early roles for Liam Neeson and Patrick Stewart). Is Excalibur the greatest King Arthur movie ever made and a definitive 80s Cult Classic, or just a movie that proves being a knight involves way more sweat and family drama than the storybooks lead on? Tune in for our full Excalibur 1981 movie review! If you’re into analyzing mythic storytelling, appreciating films that embrace high-art weirdness, or listening to two dudes who would definitely accidentally drop the sword back into the lake, this episode is for you. To secure the true king of content and avoid the curse of the Dragon, follow the Lady of the Lake straight to https://LetsTalkAboutFlix.com — where our takes are as sharp as a dragon’s breath and guaranteed to be an epic 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

    1h 12m

  6. FEB 25

    Episode 227 - Soul Food

    Oz and Curtis are pulling up a chair, grabbing a massive plate of mac and cheese, and hoping they don't get caught in the crossfire of a sisterly blowout to break down the beloved Family Drama: Soul Food! For forty years, Big Mama (Iris Speed) has held her family together with her legendary Sunday dinners. But when a health crisis puts her in a coma, the long-simmering tensions between her three daughters—the successful but controlling Teri (Vanessa Williams), the dependable Maxine (Vivica A. Fox), and the struggling Bird (Nia Long)—boil over. It’s up to Maxine’s young son, Ahmad, to find a way to bring the family back to the table before their legacy crumbles. We break down why this film remains a 90s Classic: the incredible chemistry between the three leads, the raw and honest depiction of sibling rivalry, the iconic soundtrack (including that Babyface production!), and the way it celebrates Black middle-class life with nuance and heart. Is Soul Food the definitive Family Drama of its era and a must-watch Cult Classic, or just a movie that proves no one can start a fight quite like your own sisters? Tune in for our full Soul Food 1997 movie review! If you’re into analyzing character-driven storytelling, appreciating films that center on the strength of tradition, or listening to two dudes who would definitely be the first ones to grab seconds (and thirds), this episode is for you. To secure your seat at the table and get the best content in the neighborhood, follow the smell of fried chicken straight to https://LetsTalkAboutFlix.com — where our takes are as warm as Big Mama's cornbread and guaranteed to be a heartfelt 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

    1h 20m

  7. FEB 18

    Episode 226 - So I Married an Axe Murderer

    Woman! Whoa-man! Oz and Curtis are heading to the coffee house, dodging butcher knives, and trying not to cry over a giant "heed" to break down the quirky, darkly hilarious 90s Cult Classic: So I Married an Axe Murderer! Charlie Mackenzie (Mike Myers) is a San Francisco beat poet with a massive fear of commitment—usually because he finds a fatal flaw in every woman he dates. But when he meets the charming butcher Harriet Michaels (Nancy Travis), he thinks he’s finally found "the one." That is, until the evidence starts mounting that she might be a notorious "Mrs. X" serial killer who chops up her husbands. Is Charlie finally falling in love, or is he just the next item on the chopping block? We break down the film’s comedic genius: the legendary performance of Mike Myers as his own father (Stuart Mackenzie), the perfectly 90s San Francisco vibe, the incredible supporting cast (from Anthony LaPaglia to Alan Arkin), and the most quotable Poetry Slam scenes in cinema history. Is So I Married an Axe Murderer the most underrated Scottish-themed Comedy of all time, or just a movie that proves having a "giant melon" is a legitimate family burden? Tune in for our full So I Married an Axe Murderer 1993 movie review! If you’re into analyzing dark romantic comedies, appreciating the art of the 90s character actor, or listening to two dudes who would definitely panic if they found a "Honeymoon Killer" tabloid in their girlfriend's apartment, this episode is for you. To secure your content and avoid a "chopping" disaster, follow the bagpipes straight to https://LetsTalkAboutFlix.com — where our takes are as sharp as a meat cleaver and guaranteed to be a total riot of a 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

    59 min

  8. FEB 11

    Episode 225 - Jason's Lyric

    Oz and Curtis are putting on their best denim, practicing their poetry, and trying to heal the wounds of the past to break down the visually stunning and emotionally heavy Romantic Drama: Jason's Lyric! In the heart of Houston, Jason Alexander (Allen Payne) is a hardworking man haunted by a childhood tragedy involving his father. While he spends his life playing "his brother's keeper" to the volatile and traumatized Joshua (Bokeem Woodbine), his world is transformed when he meets Lyric (Jada Pinkett Smith). Their intense, lyrical romance offers Jason a chance at a new life, but the pull of family loyalty and street violence threatens to burn their "heaven" to the ground. We break down the film’s unique impact: the palpable, legendary chemistry between Allen Payne and Jada Pinkett Smith, Bokeem Woodbine’s terrifyingly good breakout performance, the film’s use of dreamlike cinematography, and a 90s Soundtrack that defined an era. Is Jason's Lyric the most poetic film of 90s Black Cinema and a definitive Cult Classic, or just a movie that proves you can’t save everyone, no matter how much you love them? Tune in for our full Jason's Lyric 1994 movie review! If you’re into analyzing character-driven tragedies, appreciating films that blend grit with high romance, or listening to two dudes who would definitely not survive a confrontation at the bus station, this episode is for you. To find your own "Lyric" and secure the best content on the net, follow the light straight to https://LetsTalkAboutFlix.com — where our takes are as deep as a Houston sunset and guaranteed to be a soulful 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

    1h 25m
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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
    232
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Oz and Curtis
  • Show Website
    Let's Talk About Flix