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. 22h ago

    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

    1h 4m

  2. 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

    1h 46m

  3. Jun 17

    Episode 243 - Dungeons & Dragons

    Oz and Curtis are rolling for initiative, checking our spellbooks, and trying to ignore the sheer amount of screaming happening in the villain's lair to break down the legendary fantasy misfire: Dungeons & Dragons!In the mythical Empire of Izmer, a young Empress (Thora Birch) wants equality for all citizens, but the evil, power-hungry mage Profion (Jeremy Irons) has other plans. He plots to seize control of the high council by securing a mystical rod that controls the land's gold dragons. Caught in the middle of this high-stakes political crisis is a pair of bumbling thieves, Ridley (Justin Whalin) and Snails (Marlon Wayans), who must embark on a dangerous quest to find the legendary Eye of Dragonus before Profion destroys the kingdom.We break down the film’s unique brand of chaos: Jeremy Irons’ legendary, throat-shredding performance that completely eclipses the rest of the movie, the dizzying array of early 2000s computer graphics, the inclusion of classic tabletop lore, and the backstage hurdles that led to this incredibly campy final product. Is Dungeons & Dragons a misunderstood piece of Y2K Fantasy nostalgia and a definitive Cult Classic, or just a movie that proves some campaign notes should stay on the table? Tune in for our full Dungeons & Dragons 2000 movie review!"Let low-born scum taste the sting of my wrath!" — A sentiment that also applies to anyone who leaves a bad review on the pod.If you’re into analyzing glorious box-office bombs, appreciating actors who give 500% to terrible material, or listening to two dudes who would definitely roll a natural 1 on their first stealth check, this episode is for you.To secure your loot and avoid a total party wipeout, head straight over to https://LetsTalkAboutFlix.com — where our takes are as wild as a wild mage's spell surge and guaranteed to be a hilariously nostalgic 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

    1h 5m

  4. Jun 10

    Episode 242 - Clue

    Oz and Curtis are grabbing the candlesticks, checking the secret passages, and trying not to get crushed by a falling chandelier to break down the definitive Ensemble Comedy: Clue!On a dark and stormy night in 1954, six strangers with colorful pseudonyms are invited to a secluded New England mansion. They quickly discover they are all being blackmailed by the sinister Mr. Boddy. But when the lights go out and the host turns up dead, the guests—along with a frantic butler named Wadsworth (Tim Curry)—must sprint through the halls to figure out whodunit, where, and with what weapon before the police arrive.We break down the film’s brilliant, breathless execution: the unmatched comic timing of the cast (including Madeline Kahn, Christopher Lloyd, Martin Mull, and Lesley Ann Warren), Jonathan Lynn’s razor-sharp script, and the legendary gimmick of the Multiple Endings that confused theatergoers but built a permanent home video legacy. Is Clue the funniest Murder Mystery ever put to film and a masterclass in ensemble acting, or just a movie that proves that flames on the side of your face are a perfectly reasonable reaction to blackmail? Tune in for our full Clue 1985 movie review!"Communism is just a red herring." — A line that reminds us that politics are temporary, but a great comedy is forever.If you’re into analyzing slapstick perfection, appreciating the boundless energy of Tim Curry, or listening to two dudes who would definitely get taken out by the wrench in the conservatory, this episode is for you.To secure your content and crack the case before the singing telegram arrives, sprint straight to https://LetsTalkAboutFlix.com — where our takes are as sharp as a dagger and guaranteed to be a hilarious 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

    1h 10m

  5. Jun 3

    Episode 241 - Battleship

    Oz and Curtis are loading the thrill-cannons, calling out "B-12," and hoping we don't hear the words "you sank my battleship" to break down the roaring, metal-crunching Sci-Fi Action spectacle: Battleship!Alex Hopper (Taylor Kitsch) is a rebellious naval officer who finds himself thrust into leadership during an international maritime exercise off the coast of Hawaii. The routine drills turn into a global fight for survival when a highly advanced extraterrestrial armada arrives, dropping an impenetrable force field over the ocean and isolating a handful of destroyers. Armed with old-school strategy, a crew that includes a fearless weapons specialist (Rihanna), and an actual World War II museum ship, humanity has to find a way to sink the invaders before they can signal reinforcements.We break down the film’s magnificent absurdity: Peter Berg’s signature high-energy military aesthetic, the literal integration of the board game's mechanics (yes, the radar grid scene!), Liam Neeson dropping authoritative one-liners, and the sheer joy of watching a 70-year-old museum ship drift like a muscle car. Is Battleship an underrated masterpiece of pure Alien Invasion popcorn cinema, or just a movie that proves you can build an entire $200 million epic around a chicken burrito? Tune in for our full Battleship 2012 movie review!If you’re into analyzing over-the-top blockbusters, appreciating the peak of early 2010s CGI destruction, or listening to two dudes who would definitely panic and fire the pegs in the completely wrong direction, this episode is for you.To secure your content and shield your fleet from alien artillery, steam straight ahead to https://LetsTalkAboutFlix.com — where our takes are as loud as a 16-inch guns and guaranteed to be an action-packed 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

    1h 15m

  6. Jun 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

    1h 4m

  7. May 27

    Episode 240 - Son in Law

    Oz and Curtis are putting on the overalls, hopping on the combine harvester, and trying to learn the art of the "grind" without throwing out our backs to break down Son in Law!Rebecca Warner (Carla Gugino) is a wholesome country girl who goes off to college in Los Angeles and undergoes a total culture shock, thanks in large part to her wildly eccentric, hyperactive resident advisor, Crawl (Pauly Shore). When Thanksgiving break rolls around, Rebecca invites Crawl back to her family’s traditional South Dakota farm to save her from a controlling hometown boyfriend—pretending he’s her new fiancé. Can a neon-wearing, valley-speaking party animal survive early mornings, square dances, and a very skeptical father, or is the Warner family farm about to be totally ruined?We break down the film’s weirdly wholesome charm: Pauly Shore’s peak era of physical comedy, a radiant early-career performance from Carla Gugino, the great supporting cast (including Tiffani Thiessen and Lane Smith), and the movie's surprisingly sweet message about acceptance. Is Son in Law the most rewatchable Fish Out of Water movie of the 1990s and a true Cult Classic, or just a movie that proves that the best way to fix a tractor is with a little bit of "Weasel" magic? Tune in for our full Son in Law 1993 movie review!"Munching on some grindage!" — A philosophy that applies equally to Thanksgiving dinner and a heavy breakdown of 90s cinema.If you’re into analyzing simple comedies, appreciating the unique cultural phenomenon of Pauly Shore, or listening to two dudes who would definitely accidentally let all the farm animals loose on day one, this episode is for you.To secure your content and avoid a major harvesting disaster, head straight over to https://LetsTalkAboutFlix.com — where our takes are as fresh as country air and guaranteed to be a totally righteous 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

    1h 8m

  8. May 20

    Episode 239 - Witness

    Oz and Curtis are putting away the badges, grabbing the hand saws, and trying to blend in with the local community without accidentally starting an industrial incident to break down the 80s Neo-Noir Thriller: Witness!When a young Amish boy named Samuel (Lukas Haas) witnesses a brutal murder in a Philadelphia train station bathroom, detective John Book (Harrison Ford) is assigned to the case. After realizing the killers are high-ranking corrupt cops within his own department, a wounded Book is forced to hide out in the boy's rural Amish community to protect Samuel and his widowed mother, Rachel (Kelly McGillis). Cut off from the modern world, Book must adapt to a pacifist lifestyle while knowing the threat from his past is steadily closing in.We break down the film’s masterful execution: Peter Weir’s incredible ability to balance a gritty police procedural with a quiet, respectful look at the Amish way of life, the sizzling chemistry between Harrison Ford and Kelly McGillis, and the legendary, community-defining barn-raising scene. Is Witness one of the most perfectly paced Suspense Thrillers of the 1980s and a definitive Best Picture Nominee, or just a movie that proves the best way to deal with a bully is a well-placed punch in a cornfield? Tune in for our full Witness 1985 movie review!If you’re into analyzing genre-blending cinema, appreciating the dramatic depths of Harrison Ford, or listening to two dudes who would absolutely fail at building a barn from scratch, this episode is for you.To secure your content and avoid the corrupt elements of the net, follow the horse and buggy straight to https://LetsTalkAboutFlix.com — where our takes are as solid as hand-hewn oak and guaranteed to be an engrossing 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

    1h 20m
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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
    246
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Oz and Curtis
  • Show Website
    Let's Talk About Flix