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Hello we're Amar and Duval and Welcome to The Flixters, a Podcast made by a couple of film geeks! Please follow us on twitter and Facebook @theflixters and don't forget to leave a comment or a review for us to read out on the show! We hope you enjoy it!

  1. 6D AGO

    The one where we review The Secret Agent, Scream 7 and The Bluff

    We start with the critically acclaimed Brazilian thriller The Secret Agent. Directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, it stars the brilliant Wagner Moura as a man on the run navigating the heights of Brazil’s military dictatorship in the 1970s. It’s a masterclass in tension and atmosphere. Fun Flix Fact: To achieve its stunning, retro look, the film was shot in anamorphic Panavision, the same format used for 1970s classics. The director even included a "two-faced cat" as an omen—a nod to Brazil’s own dual reality of the past and the future. The Ghostface mask is back! We’re reviewing the latest instalment of the legendary slasher franchise. Neve Campbell returns as Sidney Prescott, and this time, the stakes are personal as her daughter becomes the target. Fun Flix Fact: This is the first film in the entire franchise to be directed by Kevin Williamson, the man who actually wrote the original Scream (1996)! After 30 years of producing and writing, he finally stepped behind the camera to bring the Woodsboro story full circle. Finally for our main reviews, we’re heading to the 19th-century Caribbean for The Bluff. Priyanka Chopra Jonas plays a woman with a secret past who must protect her family when vicious buccaneers (led by a terrifying Karl Urban) invade her island. Fun Flix Fact: Priyanka Chopra Jonas performed a massive amount of her own stunts for this film. Drawing on her extensive background in Bollywood action cinema, she reportedly surprised the stunt team with her "hard-hitting physicality" during the brutal home-invasion sequences. To tie into the political intrigue of The Secret Agent, we’re celebrating 20 years of the film that earned Forest Whitaker his well-deserved Oscar. We revisit the terrifying regime of Idi Amin through the eyes of his personal Scottish doctor (James McAvoy). Fun Flix Fact: Forest Whitaker was so dedicated to the role that he stayed in character as Idi Amin even when the cameras weren't rolling. He learned to play the accordion, mastered the Ugandan accent, and even met with Amin’s real-life brother and former cabinet members to perfect the performance. For this week's Hidden Gem, we’re recommending the epic historical musical The Testament of Ann Lee. Amanda Seyfried stars as the founding leader of the Shakers in 18th-century Manchester and America. Fun Flix Fact: This is a rare breed—a "historical musical" shot on 70mm film! It features more than a dozen traditional Shaker hymns reimagined as rapturous musical numbers. If you loved Amanda in Les Misérables, you absolutely cannot miss her powerhouse vocals here. And if that’s not enough entertainment for you, we’ve even thrown in new trailers to watch and what you can catch on streaming.  Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave. Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family! 00:00 Intro  3:09 Shoutouts 4:17 Movie News 14:18 New on Streaming 19:32 New Trailers 27: 25 Anniversary Corner 30:36 The Secret Agent Review   39:54 Scream 7 Review 47:11 The Bluff Review 50:30 Hidden Gem (The Testament of Ann Lee) 56:24 Outro This episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr.  Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

    57 min

  2. MAR 3

    The one where we review I Swear and Eternity

    We’re starting with the powerhouse British biopic I Swear. Starring the incredible Robert Aramayo (The Rings of Power), this film tells the true story of Scottish activist John Davidson and his life with Tourette’s Syndrome. It’s a raw, funny, and deeply moving look at a man who refused to be silenced by a world that didn't understand him. Fun Flix Fact: Robert Aramayo’s performance was so convincing that many viewers at the film's premiere genuinely believed he had Tourette’s! He spent months working closely with the real John Davidson to ensure every tic and vocalisation was performed with absolute authenticity and respect. Next, we’re heading to "The Junction" in the high-concept romantic drama Eternity. Elizabeth Olsen stars as Joan, a woman who reaches the afterlife only to be told she has one week to choose which husband she wants to spend eternity with: her first love who died young (Callum Turner), or the man she spent 65 years with (Miles Teller). It’s basically the ultimate "Would You Rather?" Fun Flix Fact: The film doesn't shy away from dark humour—Miles Teller’s character, Larry, actually ends up in the afterlife after choking on a pretzel at his grandchild’s gender reveal party. Talk about an undignified exit! To tie in with the themes of speech and perseverance in I Swear, we’re revisiting the 2011 Oscar-winner The King’s Speech. We discuss the parallels between King George VI’s struggle with his stammer and John Davidson’s journey to be heard. Fun Flix Fact: The production had a stroke of incredible luck just nine weeks before filming began. The grandson of the real Lionel Logue (the speech therapist played by Geoffrey Rush) discovered a hidden stash of his grandfather's original diaries and letters. These real-life documents were used to tweak the script for even more historical accuracy! Royal Secret: To help himself "feel" the stammer, Colin Firth reportedly used a physical trick of wearing a hot water bottle under his arm or placing a sharp object in his shoe during rehearsals to create the necessary physical tension. And if that’s not enough entertainment for you, we’ve even thrown in new trailers to watch and what you can catch on streaming.  Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave. Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family! 00:00 Intro  2:41 Shoutouts 4:05 Movie News 13:58 New on Streaming 18:07 New Trailers 32:04 I Swear Review   44:24 Whistle Review 53:48 Outro This episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr.  Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

    55 min

  3. FEB 23

    The one where we review Anniversary, Crime 101 and Whistle

    We kick things off with the star-studded drama Anniversary. This thriller (starring Diane Lane and Kyle Chandler) explores what happens when a family falls apart just as a mysterious new movement sweeps the country. It’s tense, emotional, and it definitely made us think twice about our next family reunion! Fun Flix Fact: Despite the heavy on-screen drama, the cast spent their breaks having high-stakes board game tournaments on set. Apparently, Kyle Chandler is a formidable Monopoly player and kept the bank on lockdown between takes! Next, we’re hitting the road for Crime 101, the gritty heist thriller that everyone’s talking about. It’s a high-octane game of cat-and-mouse between a brilliant jewel thief (Chris Hemsworth) and a relentless detective (Mark Ruffalo) along the Pacific Coast Highway. Fun Flix Fact: This film marks a massive on-screen reunion for Hemsworth and Ruffalo. To prepare for their rivalry, they avoided each other on set for the first few weeks of filming to keep their on-screen tension as authentic as possible! If you’re a fan of a good fright, you’ll love our review of Whistle. When a group of teenagers discovers an ancient, cursed whistle, they inadvertently summon an entity that hunts anyone who hears its call. It’s "don't make a sound" taken to a terrifying new level. Fun Flix Fact: Director Corin Hardy is a legend when it comes to practical effects. He insisted that the "Creature" be played by a physical performer in a custom suit rather than using CGI, meaning the terrified reactions from the young cast are often very, very real! For this week's Anniversary Corner, we’re hacking into the mainframe to celebrate 25 years of the slick, stylish Swordfish. Starring Halle Berry, John Travolta, and Hugh Jackman, it’s the ultimate early-2000s tech-thriller. Fun Flix Fact: The film’s incredible opening explosion was filmed using a "bullet-time" rig featuring 135 different cameras. At the time, it was one of the most expensive and complex practical stunts ever choreographed for a film! And if that’s not enough entertainment for you, we’ve even thrown in new trailers to watch and what you can catch on streaming.  Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave. Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family! 00:00 Intro  2:22 Shoutouts 3:37 Movie News 7:08 New on Streaming 10:58 New Trailers 18:11 Anniversary Corner   20:43 Anniversary Review 29:03 Crime 101 Review 35:00 Whistle Review 42:24 Outro This episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr.  Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

    44 min

  4. FEB 16

    The one where we review Wasteman

    We’re diving into the claustrophobic and intense world of Wasteman, the debut feature from director Calum Macdiarmid. David Jonsson (who you’ll recognise from Alien: Romulus) delivers a stunning, restrained performance as Taylor, a man desperately trying to keep his head down and secure his parole. But when his new cellmate, the volatile Dee (Tom Blyth), drags him into a vicious prison power struggle, Taylor’s future is thrown into jeopardy. It’s 90 minutes of pure, high-stakes tension that’ll leave you breathless. Fun Flix Fact: To keep things authentic, the film was shot at Shepton Mallet Prison in Somerset. It’s the oldest operating prison in the UK (dating back to 1610!) before it closed in 2013. The cast and crew reportedly felt the "heavy" atmosphere of the real-life cells during filming, which definitely translates to the screen! To tie into our prison theme, we’re looking back 10 years at Ava DuVernay’s masterpiece, 13th. This powerhouse documentary explores the history of racial inequality and the "prison-industrial complex" in the United States. A decade later, its message remains as piercing and urgent as ever. Fun Flix Fact: Talk about making history—13th was the first-ever documentary to open the New York Film Festival! It was produced in total secrecy, and the film world only found out it even existed when the festival programme was announced. And if that’s not enough entertainment for you, we’ve even thrown in new trailers to watch and what you can catch on streaming.  Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave. Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family! 00:00 Intro  3:18 Shoutouts 5:45 Movie News 11:54 New on Streaming 19:51 New Trailers 24:28 Anniversary Corner   27:33 Wasteman Review 39:00 Outro This episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr.  Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

    40 min

  5. FEB 9

    The one where we review Send Help and The Strangers: Chapter 3, Plus a Hidden Gem!

    Lock your doors and hide your resumes—we’re diving into the absolute best (and bloodiest) cinema has to offer this week. Whether you’re here for the jumpscares or the biting social satire, we’ve got you covered! The "Venus, Oregon" nightmare finally comes to a close. We’re reviewing the final chapter of Renny Harlin’s ambitious trilogy. Maya (Madelaine Petsch) is back, but things get weirdly intimate this time as she faces off against Scarecrow in what director Renny Harlin calls a "dark romance." Does this conclusion stick the landing, or are we just happy to finally leave that cabin? Fun Flix Fact: This trilogy was a massive undertaking—all three movies were filmed simultaneously over 91 days in Slovakia. Because they shot out of order, Madelaine Petsch had to keep a "trauma diary" just to remember exactly how much her character, Maya, was supposed to be spiraling in any given scene! Sam Raimi is officially back in the director's chair for the R-rated survival thriller Send Help. Starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien, it follows an office manager and her nightmare boss after a plane crash. It’s part Cast Away, part Misery, and 100% Raimi chaos. Fun Flix Fact: There is a scene involving a "fake-out castration" that had audiences screaming (and then laughing) in theaters. To get those "geysers of blood" just right, Raimi used his signature practical effects—mechanical bladders that actually drenched the actors. Dylan O’Brien reportedly had to stay perfectly still for four minutes while the "blood" sprayed everywhere! To celebrate 20 years of the film that basically invented the modern home-invasion genre, we’re revisiting the French masterpiece Ils. If you think The Strangers is scary, you haven't seen the original inspiration. We discuss how this 74-minute lean, mean thriller still holds the crown for the best "Why are you doing this?" reveal in history. Fun Flix Fact: The actress Olivia Bonamy (who plays Clémentine) suffers from severe claustrophobia in real life. When you see her character panicking while crawling through those narrow, muddy underground tunnels at the end of the film? That’s not acting—that’s genuine terror! For this week’s Hidden Gem, we’re talking about the latest masterpiece from the legendary Park Chan-wook (Oldboy). No Other Choice stars Lee Byung-hun as an unemployed paper mill manager who decides that the only way to get a job in this economy is to... well, literally eliminate his competition. It’s a pitch-black satire on capitalism that will have you laughing and cringing in equal measure. Fun Flix Fact: Despite the movie being a dark comedy, lead star Lee Byung-hun recently admitted he had no idea he was making a "slapstick" film until the world premiere at the Venice Film Festival! He thought he was playing a serious, tragic character, but when the audience started roaring with laughter at his "clumsy" assassination attempts, he realized he’d accidentally become a comedy star. And if that’s not enough entertainment for you, we’ve even thrown in new trailers to watch and what you can catch on streaming.  Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave. Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family! 00:00 Intro  3:01 Shoutouts 3:47 Movie News 13:23 New on Streaming 16:05 New Trailers 23:53 Anniversary Corner   27:46 The Strangers: Part 3 Review 37:17 Send Help Review  46: 29 No Other Choice (Hidden Gem) 54:53 Outro This episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr.  Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

    57 min

  6. FEB 2

    The one where we review Primate and Mercy

    From rabid chimps in Hawaii to AI judges in the near future, we are covering the wild, the weird, and the wonderful in this week's episode. We’re going bananas (sorry, had to) over the new horror sensation Primate, directed by Johannes Roberts (47 Meters Down). Set in sunny Hawaii, this isn’t your average vacation—it’s a "slasher" where the killer is a pet chimp named Ben who has contracted a nasty case of rabies. We discuss if this 90-minute monkey-fest is worth your time.  Fun Flix Fact: The film stars Oscar-winner Troy Kotsur (CODA). Director Johannes Roberts uses Kotsur’s deafness to create an incredibly tense scene where the movie goes completely silent, showing us the horror from his perspective as the rabid chimp stalks around him entirely unheard! Next, we’re checking out Mercy, the high-concept sci-fi thriller starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson. Pratt plays a detective accused of a crime who has exactly 90 minutes to prove his innocence to an AI judge he actually helped create. It’s a race against the clock that will make you look at your Smart Home devices a little differently. Fun Flix Fact: Director Timur Bekmambetov—the visionary behind the "curving bullets" in Wanted—designed the trial to play out in near real-time. The 90-minute ticking clock in the movie almost perfectly matches the film's actual runtime! Since Primate has us obsessed with "Maniac Monkeys," we’re traveling back 40 years to the cult classic Link. Starring a young Elisabeth Shue, this British horror features a super-intelligent chimp (who is also a butler!) who turns homicidal when he’s threatened with retirement. Fun Flix Fact: "Link" was actually played by an orangutan named Locke! To make him look like a chimpanzee, the trainers had to dye his fur black and fit him with prosthetic ears. It worked so well that most audiences never even realized he was a different species! And if that’s not enough entertainment for you, we’ve even thrown in new trailers to watch and what you can catch on streaming.  Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave. Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family! 00:00 Intro  2:59 Shoutouts 3:42 Movie News 10:52 New on Streaming 18:59 New Trailers 24:37 Anniversary Corner   27: 05 Primate Review 35:24 Mercy Review  48:05 Outro This episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr.  Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

    50 min

  7. JAN 26

    The one where we review The Rip

    This week, we are witnessing a historic Hollywood reunion as the ultimate bromance returns to the big screen (well, the Netflix screen) for an all-out war on the streets of Miami! We’re breaking down Joe Carnahan’s gritty, pulse-pounding thriller The Rip. Matt Damon and Ben Affleck reunite as detectives in a specialised narcotics unit who stumble upon a literal fortune in cartel cash. It’s a "pressure cooker" movie that tests loyalty, greed, and that famous Damon-Affleck chemistry. Is it the high-stakes heist of the year or does it get lost in the Florida heat? We’ve got the full breakdown. Fun Flix Fact: The movie is actually based on a wild real-life 2016 raid in Miami! In the real case, officers found $24 million in cash hidden behind a false wall in an attic—all packed inside of orange Home Depot buckets. In the movie, they even used a cash-sniffing beagle named Wilbur to find the stash, just like the real K9 unit did! To celebrate our main men being back in uniform, we’re heading to Boston for our Anniversary Corner to discuss Martin Scorsese’s masterpiece, The Departed. We look at how Matt Damon’s role as the slimy, double-crossing Colin Sullivan in 2006 paved the way for his performance as a morally gray cop in The Rip. It's been 20 years, but the tension of "who is the rat?" still holds up perfectly. Fun Flix Fact: Jack Nicholson (Frank Costello) was so committed to his New York roots that he flat-out refused to wear a Boston Red Sox hat in the movie, despite it being set in Boston. He actually forced the production to let him wear a New York Yankees cap in several scenes instead—just to spite the local fans! And if that’s not enough entertainment for you, we’ve even thrown in new trailers to watch and what you can catch on streaming.  Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave. Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family! 00:00 Intro  3:26 Shoutouts 4:46 Movie News 19:57 New on Streaming 31:09 New Trailers 39:44 Anniversary Corner   42: 46 The Rip Review 54:51 Outro This episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr.  Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

    1h 5m

  8. JAN 21

    The one where we review 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and Marty Supreme

    This week, we’re surviving the apocalypse and dominating the table tennis court! Grab your paddle and your hazard suit because we’ve got a massive double-feature review for you. The Rage Virus is back, and it’s bleaker than ever! We review Nia DaCosta’s haunting and brutal sequel, The Bone Temple. Picking up right after the events of Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later (2025), this chapter follows Ralph Fiennes as a doctor tending to an ossuary of the lost, while Jack O’Connell gives a terrifying performance as a Teletubbies-obsessed cult leader. Is it the best entry in the franchise since the original? We’re breaking down that Duran Duran-fueled soundtrack and that explosive ending! Fun Flix Fact: While Danny Boyle shot sections of the previous film using iPhone 15 Pro cameras for a gritty look, Nia DaCosta shifted to the high-end Arri Alexa 35 for The Bone Temple, giving this sequel a much more cinematic and deliberate visual style. From the Safdie school of high-anxiety cinema comes Marty Supreme, starring Timothée Chalamet. We discuss Chalamet’s transformative turn as Marty Mauser, a narcissistic 1950s ping pong prodigy. It’s a dizzying, fast-paced dive into obsession, "orange balls," and 1950s New York. Fun Flix Fact: Timothée Chalamet didn’t just show up to play—he spent months training with professional table tennis players to ensure his "hustler" form looked legitimate on screen! Also, listen closely during the tournament scenes; that’s Robert Pattinson providing the uncredited voice of the British umpire! To tie into the virus-ravaged world of The Bone Temple, we’re stepping back 10 years to look at Resident Evil: The Final Chapter. We discuss how Alice’s final stand against the Umbrella Corporation compares to the grounded survivalism of the 28 Days/Years universe. Fun Flix Fact: The "Red Queen" AI in this film was played by Ever Gabo Anderson, who is the real-life daughter of lead actress Milla Jovovich and director Paul W.S. Anderson. Talk about a family business! And if that’s not enough entertainment for you, we’ve even thrown in new trailers to watch and what you can catch on streaming.  Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave. Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family! 00:00 Intro  02:07 Shoutouts 03:51 Movie News 15:34 New on Streaming 21:32 New Trailers 33:02 Anniversary Corner   35:56 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Review 50:34 Marty Supreme Review  1:00:21 Outro This episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr.  Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

    1h 3m
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Hello we're Amar and Duval and Welcome to The Flixters, a Podcast made by a couple of film geeks! Please follow us on twitter and Facebook @theflixters and don't forget to leave a comment or a review for us to read out on the show! We hope you enjoy it!

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    The Flixters
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    380
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