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. 14H AGO

    Episode 238 - Friday the 13th The Final Chapter

    Oz and Curtis are heading to the shores of Crystal Lake, checking the morgue for "corpses" that won't stay put, and trying to master the weirdest dance moves of the 80s to break down the definitive slasher sequel: Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter!After his supposed death at the end of Part 3, Jason Voorhees (Ted White) wakes up in a hospital morgue and carves a bloody path back to his home turf. Waiting for him is a new group of ill-fated teenagers—including the eccentric Jimmy (Crispin Glover)—and the resourceful Jarvis family. It’s here we meet young Tommy Jarvis (Corey Feldman), a mask-making kid who might just be the only person capable of matching Jason’s survival instincts.We break down why this is widely considered the best of the "human" Jason era: the return of Tom Savini to provide some of the most visceral kills in the series, Joseph Zito’s gritty direction, and the sheer weirdness of the ensemble cast. Is The Final Chapter the ultimate 80s Slasher and the high point of the Friday the 13th franchise, or just a movie that proves "final" is a very relative term in the world of horror? Tune in for our full Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter review!"He's killing me! He's killing me!" — A line that perfectly sums up the weekend for anyone staying within ten miles of Crystal Lake.If you’re into analyzing horror movie tropes, appreciating the art of practical makeup effects, or listening to two dudes who would definitely be the first ones to go "check out that noise" in the woods, this episode is for you.To secure your content and survive the night, follow the machete trail straight to https://LetsTalkAboutFlix.com — where our takes are as sharp as Jason's blade and guaranteed to be a killer 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 14m

  2. MAY 6

    Episode 237 - Twister

    Oz and Curtis are strapping the sensors to the truck, checking the Doppler radar, and trying not to get leveled by an F5 to break down the roaring, debris-scattering 90s Blockbuster: Twister! Bill "The Extreme" Harding (Bill Paxton) is trying to get his divorce papers signed by his estranged wife Jo (Helen Hunt), but the weather has other plans. As a massive outbreak of tornadoes sweeps across Oklahoma, Bill and Jo’s rival storm-chasing teams race to deploy "Dorothy"—a revolutionary weather-sensing device—into the heart of a twister. It’s a high-stakes game of cat and mouse where the "cat" is a mile-wide vortex of destruction. We break down why this movie still holds up: the incredible Jan de Bont pacing, the chemistry between Paxton and Hunt, the terrifying sound design, and the ILM visual effects that set a new standard for destruction. Is Twister the greatest Disaster Movie ever made and a total 90s Classic, or just a movie that proves you should never try to outrun a storm in a red Dodge Ram? Tune in for our full Twister 1996 movie review! If you’re into analyzing blockbuster spectacle, appreciating the "Extreme" era of Bill Paxton, or listening to two dudes who would definitely panic and hide in a ditch at the first sign of a dark cloud, this episode is for you. To secure your content and avoid being swept away by the "Suck Zone," head straight to https://LetsTalkAboutFlix.com — where our takes are as powerful as an F5 and guaranteed to be an electrifying 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 16m

  3. APR 29

    Episode 236 - Less Than Zero

    Oz and Curtis are heading back to LA, putting on the oversized linen blazers, and trying to stay "cool" while everything falls apart to break down the stylishly grim 80s Drama: Less Than Zero! Clay (Andrew McCarthy) returns home from college for Christmas break to find that his best friend Julian (Robert Downey Jr.) has spiraled into a life-threatening drug addiction, and his ex-girlfriend Blair (Jami Gertz) is caught in the middle. As Julian’s debts to a sleazy dealer named Rip (James Spader) mount, Clay tries to pull his friends out of the abyss of high-society decadence before there's nothing left but "zero." We break down the film’s striking legacy: Robert Downey Jr.’s hauntingly prophetic and career-defining performance, the lush but cold cinematography by Edward Lachman, and how the film differs from the notorious Bret Easton Ellis novel. Is Less Than Zero a powerful 80s Cult Classic and a definitive cautionary tale, or just a movie that proves that even in paradise, the bill eventually comes due? Tune in for our full Less Than Zero 1987 movie review! If you’re into analyzing 80s "Brat Pack" cinema, appreciating films with a killer aesthetic, or listening to two dudes who would definitely get kicked out of a James Spader-hosted party, this episode is for you. To secure your content and avoid the downward spiral, head straight to https://LetsTalkAboutFlix.com — where our takes are as sharp as a glass table and guaranteed to be a compelling 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 14m

  4. APR 22

    Episode 235 - The Lost Boys

    Oz and Curtis are stocking up on holy water, checking the attic for sleeping bloodsuckers, and trying to ignore that oily saxophone player to break down the definitive 80s Vampire Classic: The Lost Boys! When Michael (Jason Patric) and Sam (Corey Haim) move to the suspiciously murdery coastal town of Santa Carla, they find more than just boardwalk fries. Michael falls in with a pack of motorcycle-riding vampires led by the chillingly cool David (Kiefer Sutherland), leaving Sam to team up with the local comic-book-store "experts," the Frog Brothers (Corey Feldman and Jamison Newlander), to save his brother’s soul. We break down the film’s legendary status: the flawless Joel Schumacher direction, the breakout "Two Coreys" chemistry, Kiefer Sutherland’s menacing screen presence, and a soundtrack that still slaps harder than a wooden stake. Is The Lost Boys the greatest 80s Horror movie ever made and an immortal Cult Classic, or just a movie that proves the most dangerous thing in California isn't an earthquake—it’s a guy in a trench coat? Tune in for our full The Lost Boys 1987 movie review! If you’re into analyzing horror-comedy perfection, appreciating the absolute peak of 80s style, or listening to two dudes who would definitely get tricked into eating "maggots" by a group of cool bikers, this episode is for you. To secure your content and avoid becoming "one of us," fly straight over to https://LetsTalkAboutFlix.com — where our takes are as sharp as a vampire’s fang and guaranteed to be an electrifying 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 24m

  5. APR 15

    Episode 234 - Don't Tell Her It's Me

    Oz and Curtis are grabbing the leather jackets, hopping on the Harley, and trying to master the art of the "bad boy" persona—without the help of a New Zealand accent! We’re diving deep into the bizarre, high-concept 90s romantic comedy: Don't Tell Her It's Me (aka The Boyfriend School). Gus Kubicek (Steve Guttenberg) is a sensitive cartoonist and cancer survivor who finds himself rejected by the beautiful journalist Emily (Jami Gertz) for being just a bit too "nice." Enter Gus’s overbearing romance-novelist sister, Lizzie (Shelley Long), who decides the only cure for his loneliness is a total identity overhaul. Suddenly, the "nice guy" is gone, replaced by Lobo Marunga: a long-haired, motorcycle-riding "lone wolf" from Down Under. But how long can a wig and a fake tan hold up a relationship built on a total lie? We break down the film’s absolute commitment to the absurd: Steve Guttenberg’s turn as Lobo, Shelley Long’s peak 90s meddling energy, a pre-Twin Peaks Kyle MacLachlan, and the movie's wild tonal shifts between "medical drama" and "wacky makeover comedy." Is Don't Tell Her It's Me a hidden gem of 90s Rom-Com history and a definitive Cult Classic, or just a movie that proves that maybe you should tell her it's you? Tune in for our full Don't Tell Her It's Me 1990 movie review! If you’re into analyzing bizarre rom-com tropes, appreciating the sheer range of "The Gutte," or listening to two dudes who would definitely fail "Boyfriend School" within the first five minutes, this episode is for you. To secure your content and avoid a disastrous motorcycle-related makeover, ride straight to https://LetsTalkAboutFlix.com — where our takes are as bold as a fake Kiwi accent and guaranteed to be an essential 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 14m

  6. APR 8

    Episode 233 - Cabin Boy

    GUEST ALERT: Oz and Curtis are putting on their best yachting caps, avoiding the "filthy fishermen," and trying not to get eaten by a giant shark-man! Joining us on the deck of The Filthy Whore is our friend Melissa L to help us make sense of the bizarre and beautiful Cult Classic: Cabin Boy!Nathaniel Mayweather (Chris Elliott) is a "Fancy Lad" and recent finishing school graduate who accidentally boards a decrepit fishing boat instead of a luxury cruise ship. As he is thrust into a world of salty sailors, mythological creatures, and a very confused David Letterman selling stuffed monkeys, Nathaniel must transform from a pampered brat into a true man of the sea.We dive into the film’s weirdly charming depths with Melissa: the incredible Tim Burton-produced production design, Chris Elliott’s fearless (and frequently abrasive) performance, the film’s transition from a massive box-office flop to a beloved weirdo staple, and why "these pipes are clean!" is still a top-tier movie quote. Is Cabin Boy a misunderstood masterpiece of Surreal Humor and a definitive 90s Comedy, or just a movie that proves you should never, ever buy a stuffed monkey from a stranger? Tune in for our full Cabin Boy 1994 movie review!If you’re into analyzing weird cinema, appreciating films that take massive creative risks, or listening to three people who would definitely get kicked off a fishing boat within five minutes, this episode is for you.To secure your content and avoid the wrath of a six-armed-woman-loving giant, head straight to https://LetsTalkAboutFlix.com — where our takes are as salty as a sea captain and guaranteed to be a delightfully strange 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

    51 min

  7. APR 1

    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

  8. 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
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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
    238
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Oz and Curtis
  • Show Website
    Let's Talk About Flix