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. 1D AGO

    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

  2. FEB 4

    Episode 224 - The Princess Bride

    Oz and Curtis are brushing up on their fencing, studying the nuances of the "True Love" vs. "Mostly Dead" debate, and hoping they don't get stuck in the Fire Swamp to break down the legendary Rob Reiner masterpiece: The Princess Bride! A grandfather readies a story for his skeptical grandson about Buttercup (Robin Wright), a beautiful young woman, and Westley (Cary Elwes), the farm boy who loves her. After Westley is seemingly killed by pirates, Buttercup is betrothed to the vile Prince Humperdinck. What follows is an epic journey involving a giant, a Spanish fencing master (Mandy Patinkin), a genius kidnapper, and a Dread Pirate who is far more than he seems. We break down why this film is the gold standard for Fantasy Comedy: the sheer density of iconic one-liners, the incredible ensemble cast (including the heart of the film, Andre the Giant), the perfect blend of satire and sincerity, and the fact that Inigo Montoya’s revenge speech still gives us chills decades later. Is The Princess Bride the most quotable Cult Classic of all time and a perfect movie, or just a movie that proves "As You Wish" is the most romantic thing you can ever say to a farm boy? Tune in for our full The Princess Bride 1987 movie review! If you’re into analyzing screenwriting perfection, appreciating films that successfully mock the genres they belong to, or listening to two dudes who would definitely panic and surrender immediately to the Brute Squad, this episode is for you. To secure your content and avoid a battle of wits you’re sure to lose, follow the path of true love straight to https://LetsTalkAboutFlix.com — where our takes are as sharp as a Florin steel blade and guaranteed to be an inconceivable 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. FEB 2

    Episode 223 - Point Break

    Oz and Curtis are waxing their boards, practicing their "I am an FBI Agent!" yells, and hoping they don't have to jump out of a plane without a parachute to break down the definitive 90s Cult Classic: Point Break! Rookie FBI agent Johnny Utah (Keanu Reeves) goes undercover in the world of Southern California surfing to catch the "Ex-Presidents," a crew of bank robbers who hit vaults with surgical precision. But as Utah gets closer to the charismatic, philosophical leader of the pack, Bodhi (Patrick Swayze), he finds himself seduced by the adrenaline, the ocean, and a lifestyle where the only rule is that there are no rules. We break down the film’s absolute perfection: Kathryn Bigelow’s kinetic, ground-breaking direction, the undeniable bromantic chemistry between Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze, the incredible practical skydiving and surfing stunts, and the sheer audacity of the "foot chase" sequence. Is Point Break the greatest Bank Robbery Thriller ever made and a masterclass in Surfing Action, or just a movie that proves Gary Busey was definitely onto something with those meatball subs? Tune in for our full Point Break 1991 movie review! If you’re into analyzing action cinema that actually has a soul, appreciating films where the villain is the coolest guy in the room, or listening to two dudes who would definitely wipe out on a two-foot wave, this episode is for you. To catch the wave of the ultimate content before it hits the shore, paddle out to https://LetsTalkAboutFlix.com — where our takes are as intense as a 50-Year Storm and guaranteed to be a total rush 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

    42 min

  4. JAN 28

    Episode 222 - The Hurt Locker

    Oz and Curtis are putting on the heavy suit, checking the wires (red or green?), and hoping their sniper cover is actually watching the horizon to break down the Best Picture-winning powerhouse: The Hurt Locker! Staff Sergeant William James (Jeremy Renner) is the new leader of a U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit in the heat of the Iraq War. He's talented, but he’s also a "wild man" who thrives on the adrenaline of defusing improvised explosive devices (IEDs). His reckless approach creates immediate friction with his teammates, Sanborn (Anthony Mackie) and Eldridge (Brian Geraghty), as they count down the days until their rotation is over—if they survive that long. We break down the film’s relentless tension: Kathryn Bigelow’s documentary-style realism, the sweaty, claustrophobic Bomb Disposal sequences that make your heart race, and the haunting central theme that for some, war isn't just a duty—it's an addiction. Is The Hurt Locker the definitive Iraq War movie and a triumph of Suspense Thriller filmmaking, or just a movie that proves the grocery store cereal aisle is actually the scariest place on Earth? Tune in for our full The Hurt Locker 2008 movie review! If you’re into analyzing masterful pacing, appreciating films that ditch "hero" tropes for gritty reality, or listening to two dudes who would definitely trip over their own feet while trying to carry a bomb suit, this episode is for you. To secure your content before the timer hits zero, follow the wire straight to https://LetsTalkAboutFlix.com — where our takes are as explosive as a controlled detonation 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

    1h 9m

  5. JAN 21

    Episode 221 - Blue Steel

    Oz and Curtis are polishing their badges, double-checking their holsters, and hoping they don't get suspended on their first day to break down Kathryn Bigelow’s sleek, hyper-stylized Police Thriller: Blue Steel! Megan Turner (Jamie Lee Curtis) is a rookie cop who, on her first night out, shoots an armed robber in a grocery store. When the suspect's gun mysteriously vanishes from the crime scene, Megan is suspended—but her nightmare is just beginning. She is targeted by Eugene Hunt (Ron Silver), a high-powered commodities trader who witnessed the shooting, stole the gun, and has developed a lethal, romantic obsession with Megan that involves carvings her name into bullets. We break down the film’s chilling intensity: Bigelow’s signature use of "Blue Steel" cinematography and metallic textures, Jamie Lee Curtis's gritty and vulnerable performance, the sheer, unhinged terrifying charisma of Ron Silver, and the film's unique blend of action-noir and Stalker Horror. Is Blue Steel an underrated 90s Action gem and a masterclass in tension, or just a movie that proves the most dangerous person in New York isn't the criminal on the street, but the guy in the expensive suit? Tune in for our full Blue Steel 1990 movie review! If you’re into analyzing female-led thrillers, appreciating films with a distinct visual "cool," or listening to two dudes who would definitely fail the psychological evaluation to become cops, this episode is for you. To secure your content and avoid a deadly obsession, follow the sirens straight to https://LetsTalkAboutFlix.com— where our takes are as sharp as a hollow-point and guaranteed to be an arresting 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

  6. JAN 14

    Episode 220 - Strange Days

    Oz and Curtis are strapping on the SQUID headsets, hoping they don't "blackjack" their own brains, and trying to survive the final 48 hours of 1999 to break down Kathryn Bigelow’s relentless, visionary Cyberpunk Noir: Strange Days! Lenny Nero (Ralph Fiennes) is a sleazy but soulful street hustler dealing in "clips"—digital recordings of people's actual memories and physical sensations played back via SQUID technology. When he receives a clip containing a brutal murder involving corrupt cops and a conspiracy reaching to the top of the LAPD, Lenny has to team up with the only person he can trust, the formidable Mace (Angela Bassett), to survive the chaos of a city on the edge of a nervous breakdown. We break down the film’s ahead-of-its-time genius: the jaw-dropping first-person POV cinematography, Angela Bassett's iconic and physically commanding performance, the film's eerie predictions about surveillance and virtual reality, and its heavy-hitting social commentary. Is Strange Days an underrated 90s Sci-Fi masterpiece and the definitive Cult Classic of the digital age, or just a movie that proves the only thing more dangerous than a memory is someone else's? Tune in for our full Strange Days 1995 movie review! If you’re into analyzing tech-noir thrillers, appreciating films that pushed the boundaries of camera work, or listening to two dudes who would definitely accidentally record themselves tripping over a rug, this episode is for you. To secure the "real" content and avoid the playback loop, jack into the feed straight at https://LetsTalkAboutFlix.com— where our takes are as immersive as a SQUID clip and guaranteed to be the most intense listen of your year. 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 28m

  7. JAN 7

    Episode 219 - Near Dark

    Oz and Curtis are checking the horizon for the rising sun, hoarding the SPF 10,000, and trying not to get recruited into the scariest road trip in history to break down Kathryn Bigelow’s visceral, groundbreaking Vampire Western: Near Dark! Caleb Colton (Adrian Pasdar), a small-town farm boy, picks up a mysterious drifter named Mae, only to be bitten and "turned" into a creature of the night. He is forced to join her nomadic family of nomadic vampires—led by the chilling Jesse (Lance Henriksen) and the unhinged, scene-stealing Severen (Bill Paxton)—as they travel across the American Midwest in a blacked-out van, living life one bloody barroom brawl at a time. We break down the film’s high-octane brilliance: Bigelow’s incredible eye for action and atmosphere, the legendary performances from the Aliens alumni (Henriksen, Paxton, and Jenette Goldstein), the pulsating synth score by Tangerine Dream, and the film's gritty, non-gothic take on vampire lore. Is Near Dark the greatest 80s Vampire Movie and a definitive Cult Classic, or just a movie that proves that the worst thing you can do on a first date is lose track of the time? Tune in for our full Near Dark 1987 movie review! If you’re into analyzing genre-bending cinema, appreciating Bill Paxton at his most terrifyingly charismatic, or listening to two dudes who would definitely panic and accidentally step into a sunbeam, this episode is for you. To secure your content before the sun comes up, follow the trail of highway carnage straight to https://LetsTalkAboutFlix.com— where our takes are as sharp as a vampire’s tooth and guaranteed to be an electrifyingly dark 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 19m

  8. 12/31/2025

    Episode 218 - The Last Picture Show

    Oz and Curtis are packing up the projector, staring at the dust motes in the wind, and wondering where the hell everyone went to break down Peter Bogdanovich’s hauntingly beautiful Coming-of-Age Drama: The Last Picture Show! Set in the desolate, wind-swept town of Anarene, Texas, in the early 1950s, the film follows high school seniors Sonny (Timothy Bottoms) and Duane (Jeff Bridges) as they navigate the aimlessness of youth. Between the pool hall, the local diner, and the fading allure of the town’s only movie house, they find themselves entangled in the complicated, often tragic lives of the town's adults—including the world-weary Sam the Lion (Ben Johnson) and the manipulative Jacy Farrow (Cybill Shepherd). We break down the film’s stark perfection: the choice to film in gorgeous, high-contrast Black and White, the incredible breakout performances from a legendary young cast, the screenplay’s brutal honesty about sex and social stagnation, and the film’s status as a cornerstone of the New Hollywood movement. Is The Last Picture Show the ultimate Texas Cinema tragedy and a profound Cult Classic, or just a movie that proves the only thing lonelier than a small town is being the last one left in it? Tune in for our full The Last Picture Show 1971 movie review! If you’re into analyzing character-driven dramas, appreciating the artistry of classic cinematography, or listening to two dudes who would definitely panic if they were stuck in a town with only one pool table, this episode is for you. To catch the final screening of great content before the lights go out, follow the wind straight to https://LetsTalkAboutFlix.com— where our takes are as timeless as a flickering film reel and guaranteed to be an emotionally resonant 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 32m
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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
    225
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Oz and Curtis
  • Show Website
    Let's Talk About Flix