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Put on your detective hat and sharpen your wit, because the world's greatest private investigator is back, and so are we!

This week, we're deep-diving into the third, darkest, and arguably most devilish mystery from writer-director Rian Johnson: Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025)! Daniel Craig returns as the one-of-a-kind Southern sleuth, Benoit Blanc, tackling a seemingly impossible locked-room murder at a gothic-looking Catholic parish. With a jaw-dropping ensemble cast (including Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, and Jeremy Renner), we discuss if this twisty, complex whodunnit is the best entry in the series yet.

 * Fun Flix Fact: Director Rian Johnson drew heavily on the works of classic mystery writers like John Dickson Carr (master of the locked-room mystery) and even themes from Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None to craft this chilling and contained new case!

What do a fastidious private detective and an even more fastidious art dealer have in common? They both love a good case... and maybe a signature facial accessory!

For its 10th anniversary, we’re looking back at the 2015 action-comedy Mortdecai, starring Johnny Depp as the debonair, debt-ridden art dealer Charlie Mortdecai. This globe-trotting caper about a stolen Goya painting and a search for Nazi gold gives us plenty to discuss—from its madcap, silly tone to the incredible supporting cast including Gwyneth Paltrow, Ewan McGregor, and Paul Bettany.

 * Fun Flix Fact: Paul Bettany, who plays Mortdecai's faithful and highly effective manservant Jock, performed nearly all his own elaborate stunt work for the film's action sequences!

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00:00 Intro 

03:18 Shoutouts

06:25 Movie News

20:34 New on Streaming

26:05 New Trailers

35:09 Anniversary Corner

37:31 Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery Review

47:34 Outro



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The one where we review Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

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Get ready for an epic, four-hour cinematic journey this week, because we are diving deep into the recently released, ultimate cut of a modern classic: Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair!

Director Quentin Tarantino finally unleashes his original, uncut vision—combining Volume 1 and Volume 2 into one seamless, violent, and vibrant masterpiece. We discuss the expanded action, the glorious full-color House of Blue Leaves sequence, and how this version changes the emotional payoff of The Bride's quest for revenge.

 * Fun Flix Fact: When the original film was split into two volumes, Tarantino moved a major plot twist—that The Bride's daughter was alive—to the end of Vol. 1 for a cliffhanger. In The Whole Bloody Affair, that surprise is restored to the finale, just as Tarantino originally intended, creating a much bigger shock!

In addition to Tarantino's epic, we are reviewing two completely different films!

 * She Rides Shotgun (2025): We tackle this gritty crime thriller starring Taron Egerton as an ex-con on the run with his estranged 11-year-old daughter. Does this intense, father-daughter survival story earn a spot in the neo-noir hall of fame?

 * Bugonia (2025): Prepare for something wild! Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons star in this absurd sci-fi dark comedy from director Yorgos Lanthimos (Poor Things) about two conspiracy theorists who kidnap a CEO, convinced she's an alien.

This episode is all about the power of the director's voice, so it's the perfect time to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Quentin Tarantino's The Hateful Eight (2015)! We look back at this bloody, confined Western, where the director's love of dialogue and intense character work takes center stage inside a snowbound haberdashery.

 * Fun Flix Fact: The Hateful Eight was originally shot and released in a special 70mm "Ultra Panavision" format—a super-wide film gauge that hadn't been used by a major Hollywood production since 1966!

Finally, for our Hidden Gem, we travel to space... or maybe not! We discuss the powerful 2001 sci-fi drama, K-Pax, starring Kevin Spacey as a psychiatric patient who claims to be an alien from a distant planet, and Jeff Bridges as the psychiatrist trying to cure him. It's a film that leaves you guessing right up to the ambiguous final frame.

 * Fun Flix Fact: To prepare for his role as Prot, the alleged alien, Kevin Spacey reportedly spent time in a psychiatric hospital with doctors and patients to accurately capture the mannerisms of the character!

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00:00 Intro 

03:33 Shoutouts

05:04 Movie News

15:46 New on Streaming

20:58 New Trailers

27:12 Anniversary Corner

30:14 Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair Review

37:33 She Rides Shotgun Review

41:38 Bugonia Review

48:01 K-Pax (Hidden Gem)

53:00 Outro



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The one where we review Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair, She Rides Shotgun and Bugonia

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Strap in and prepare for maximum mayhem, because this week is an all-out celebration of the one-man-army action flick!

First up, we review the deliriously gory sequel that has everyone cheering: Sisu: Road to Revenge (2025)! Director Jalmari Helander cranks the dial way past eleven as the "man who cannot die," Aatami Korpi, returns to battle a new wave of baddies (this time, the Red Army) in a cartoonishly brutal, high-octane cross-country chase. Will Korpi's unbreakable Finnish spirit—or sisu—get him across the border? We break down every inventive kill!

 * Fun Flix Fact: The word "Sisu" is a Finnish concept with no direct English translation, roughly meaning "white-knuckled courage and unimaginable determination in the face of impossible odds." It's the only way to explain how Korpi survives!

Speaking of one-man armies, we're celebrating the 40th anniversary of the 1985 classic that defined the genre: Commando!

We dive into the glorious, over-the-top, rocket-launcher-fueled action starring the one and only Arnold Schwarzenegger as John Matrix, an ex-Special Forces Colonel who just wants to get his daughter back. We discuss how this film's absurd kill count and iconic one-liners paved the road for movies like Sisu!

 * Fun Flix Fact: The writer of Commando, Steven de Souza, was initially hired to write a sequel. When Arnold Schwarzenegger turned down the script, it was rewritten with a new lead character and set in an office building... eventually becoming Die Hard (1988)!

For our Hidden Gem segment, we're hitting the emergency brakes for a brutal, contained thriller you need to see: the 2023 Hindi-language action film, Kill!

A passenger train bound for New Delhi becomes a bloody battleground as two commandos must square off against a massive, invading army of bandits. With some of the most visceral, close-quarters combat and inventive stunt work in years, Kill is the definition of a shocking discovery.

 * Fun Flix Fact: Kill premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) where it was the first runner-up for the People's Choice Award: Midnight Madness, showing that this intense Indian action flick was an instant hit with late-night film fanatics!

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02:28 Shoutouts

05:04 Movie News

14:25 New on Streaming

22:44 New Trailers

29:45 Anniversary Corner

34:37 Sisu: Road to Revenge Review

42:56 Kill (Hidden Gem)

50:48 Outro



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The one where we review Sisu: Road to Revenge

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Lock the doors and check the shadows, because this week we're sinking our teeth into a chilling new horror that has everyone talking: Keeper (2025)!

Director Osgood Perkins (of Longlegs and Gretel & Hansel fame) brings his signature atmospheric dread to this terrifying folk horror descent starring the brilliant Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black). When Liz (Maslany) joins her boyfriend for a retreat to a remote family cabin, the quiet turns sinister, revealing a dark history and an ancient, lurking evil. Does Perkins keep the tension tight, or does this spooky trip wander off track? We'll give you the full review!

 * Fun Flix Fact: Director Osgood Perkins is horror royalty! He is the son of Anthony Perkins, the legendary actor who played Norman Bates in Alfred Hitchcock's horror masterpiece, Psycho (1960).

The tension in Keeper revolves around feeling trapped and being forced to deal with a terrifying individual in a remote location. That makes it the perfect time to celebrate the 35th anniversary of a classic that practically invented the horror-of-captivity subgenre: Misery (1990)!

Based on the Stephen King novel, this Rob Reiner film stars James Caan as a stranded author and Kathy Bates in her Oscar-winning role as his "Number One Fan." We discuss how this relentless, two-person psychological thriller holds up and how its themes of obsession and isolation tie into the dread of The Keeper.

 * Fun Flix Fact: Kathy Bates' incredible, terrifying performance as Annie Wilkes is the only time an actor has ever won an Academy Award for acting in a film based on a Stephen King story!

Finally, we close out the show with our Hidden Gem segment, where we shine a light on a movie you might have missed: the powerful 2019 legal drama, Responsible Child. Based on a true story, this BBC film centers on a twelve-year-old boy arrested for a serious crime and examines the complex ethical and legal questions surrounding criminal responsibility at such a young age. It’s a compelling, thought-provoking watch that deserves a wider audience.

 * Fun Flix Fact: The real-life case that inspired Responsible Child led to a national debate in the UK about the age of criminal responsibility.

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02:28 Shoutouts

04:34 Movie News

20:55 New on Streaming

27:29 New Trailers

32:52 Anniversary Corner

35:49 Keeper Review

51:54 Responsible Child (Hidden Gem)

57:36 Outro



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The one where we review The Keeper

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Get ready to race through the ultimate cinematic gauntlet, because this week on The Flixters, we're diving deep into two major releases!

First up, lace up your running shoes as we review the highly anticipated, turbo-charged action-thriller: The Running Man (2025)! Director Edgar Wright (of Shaun of the Dead and Baby Driver fame) takes on the classic Stephen King novel, starring everyone's new favourite action-star, Glen Powell. Does Wright's signature kinetic style make this dystopian game show a winner, or is it running on empty? We'll give you the full breakdown!

 * Fun Flix Fact: The original 1987 film version of The Running Man starring Arnold Schwarzenegger deviated wildly from Stephen King's novel (which he wrote under the pseudonym Richard Bachman). This new Edgar Wright adaptation is reportedly much closer to the grim, satirical source material!

Then, we shift gears for the tense, twisty spy-thriller, Relay (2024), starring the phenomenal Riz Ahmed and Lily Collins. What secrets are they relaying, and does this espionage flick keep us on the edge of our seats? We've got the scoop.

 * Fun Flix Fact: Riz Ahmed, who stars in Relay, is not just an Oscar-nominated actor (for Sound of Metal); he also won an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film for The Long Goodbye.

And speaking of dystopian action and televised games... It's time for our Anniversary Corner! We're celebrating 10 years since the release of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 (2015)!

This is a perfect tie-in with The Running Man, as both explore a world where the government uses lethal televised games to control the masses.

 * Fun Flix Fact: The idea for The Hunger Games first came to author Suzanne Collins while she was channel surfing, seeing reality TV competitions and news coverage of the Iraq War blurred together in a "very unsettling way."

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. 

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02:01 Shoutouts

05:03 Movie News

19:19 New on Streaming

21:18 New Trailers

27:40 Anniversary Corner

30:05 The Running Man Review

45:11 Relay Review

53:33 Outro



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The one where we review The Running Man, and Relay

👽 The Hunt Begins: Predator: Badlands (2025)

First up, we're lacing up our boots and heading into the new sci-fi action film, Predator: Badlands (2025)! Director Dan Trachtenberg (who gave us the brilliant Prey) is back to expand the world of the deadly Yautja hunter. This time, the focus is squarely on the Predators themselves in an all-alien-action-adventure. Does it live up to the franchise's brutal legacy? Can a movie with no human characters still connect? We break down the plasma bolts and the thrilling new lore!

💡 Fun Film Fact: Director Dan Trachtenberg revealed that the famous filmmaking duo behind Stranger Things, Matt and Ross Duffer, have a secret cameo in Predator: Badlands—they voice the computerized voice of a Yautja ship!

Next, we switch genres for the highly-anticipated return of the master of monsters, Guillermo del Toro, with his passion project, Frankenstein (2025). Starring the powerhouse duo of Oscar Isaac as the ambitious Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as the Creature, this adaptation promises del Toro's signature blend of terrifying beauty and heartbreaking pathos. We discuss the incredible gothic visuals and whether this version finally captures the true tragedy of Mary Shelley's novel.

💡 Fun Film Fact: To prepare for the role of the Creature, Jacob Elordi spent up to ten hours in the makeup chair daily! And Oscar Isaac took inspiration from musical legends like David Bowie and Prince for Victor Frankenstein's unique look and movement!

To celebrate the ongoing legacy of the ultimate extraterrestrial hunter, our Anniversary Corner travels back to 2010 to revisit Predators! Produced by Robert Rodriguez, this film stranded a group of ruthless killers on an alien planet to be hunted. We discuss how it tried to recapture the spirit of the 1987 original and how it influenced the direction of the modern franchise entries.

💡 Fun Film Fact: The title Predators is a direct nod to James Cameron's sequel Aliens (1986). Also, actor Adrien Brody put on 25 pounds of pure muscle for his lead role as Royce!

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. 

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02:20 Shoutouts

05:34 Movie News

13:39 New on Streaming

17:12 New Trailers

23:41 Anniversary Corner

28:20 Predator: Badlands Review

40:55 Frankenstein Review

56:08 Outro



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⚡️ A New Creature: Frankenstein (2025)🕰️ Anniversary Corner: Predators (2010)


The one where we review Predator: Badlands and Frankenstein

🎬 Get Ready for the Ultimate Genre Jump with The Flixters! 🤣👻

Welcome back, film fanatics! This week, we're pitting heartwarming comedy against heartbreaking horror in a cinematic showdown you won't want to miss.

First up, prepare for a shiver with the terrifying new horror film, Good Boy (2025). This movie is told almost entirely from the perspective of a loyal dog trying to save his human from a malevolent presence. Is it a good boy or a bad haunting? We'll let you know if this unique twist on the haunted house flick us had barking in terror!

Then, we switch gears completely for the highly anticipated directorial debut from Aziz Ansari, the star-studded comedy Good Fortune (2025), featuring the one and only Keanu Reeves as an inept angel! The plot involves a disastrous life-swap between a struggling gig worker and his wealthy boss—all thanks to Keanu's well-meaning (but inept) celestial being. We break down the laughs, the life lessons, and whether Reeves can nail the art of divine comedy!

💡 Fun Film Fact: Despite playing a character known for his Matrix action roles, Keanu Reeves fractured his kneecap on the set of Good Fortune after tripping over a rug! His director, Aziz Ansari, said the actor was an absolute trooper and kept filming most of the movie despite the injury.

🐾 Anniversary Corner: Loyalty that Lasts!

To tie into our dog-centric review, we're taking a nostalgic look back at Lassie from 2005! This beautiful adaptation tells the classic tale of a collie making an incredible 500-mile journey across the UK to get back to her boy, Joe.

💡 Fun Film Fact: The 2005 film marks the eleventh official movie about the famous Rough Collie, based on the 1940 novel Lassie Come-Home! Talk about a timeless icon!

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. 

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02:55 Shoutouts

05:02 Movie News

14:23 New on Streaming

29:31 New Trailers

36:34 Anniversary Corner

38:28 Good Boy Review

53:52 Good Fortune Review

1:01:56 Outro



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The one where we review Good Boy and Good Fortune with special guest Jimmy

🎙️ This Week on The Flixters: Harvest Horrors, Netflix Firestorms & Fincher’s Sinister Classic! 🍿🔥🔪

Hey film fans! The Flixters are back with another jam-packed episode, and trust us — you won’t want to miss this one. We’re diving into two of the hottest thrillers of the moment and revisiting a genre-defining masterpiece that still haunts our dreams.

👁️ First up: The Strange Harvest (2025), a chilling new horror from director Stuart Ortiz - one half of The Vicious Brothers (Grave Encounters). Set in a remote farming town plagued by eerie disappearances and otherworldly phenomena.

💡 Fun Film Fact: Ortiz used real abandoned farmland in Northern California to give the film its haunting, lived-in feel — and yes, some of the cast swore they saw “something” during night shoots!

💣 Then we break down A House of Dynamite, the explosive new crime thriller now streaming on Netflix. It’s a gritty, high-stakes tale of betrayal, redemption, and one very literal ticking clock.

🕵️‍♂️ And for our Anniversary Corner, we revisit David Fincher’s Seven (1995), the dark, rain-soaked thriller that redefined the serial killer genre. Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, and that ending — it’s still as shocking today as it was 30 years ago.

💡 Fun Film Fact: The studio originally wanted a different ending, but Fincher and Pitt fought to keep the infamous “What’s in the box?” scene — and we’re so glad they did.

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. 

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00:00 Intro 

02:27 Shoutouts

03:29 Movie News

16:04 New on Streaming

28:13 New Trailers

35:13 Anniversary Corner

38:12 Strange Harvest Review

48:39 A House of Dynamite Review

1:02:00 Outro



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The one where we review Strange Harvest and A House of Dynamite

🎙️ This week on The Flixters: Creepy Calls, Criminal Charm, and Classic Nightmares! 🍿🔪📞

We’re dialing up the thrills and scaling rooftops in this week’s episode! First, The Flixters review The Black Phone 2 (2025), the chilling sequel that brings back the Grabber — and yes, those ghostly calls are louder than ever. Ethan Hawke returns in flashbacks, and the scares? You’ll just have to listen to find out!

Then we swing into Roofman, starring Channing Tatum as the real-life burglar who lived undetected in the attic of a fast-food joint for months. It’s part heist, part comedy, and all kinds of bizarre. 🏠🍔 💡 Fun Fact: The real Roofman inspired a viral Reddit thread in the early 2010s — and Tatum reportedly did some of his own stunts, including rooftop parkour!

For our Anniversary Corner, we revisit A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010), the gritty reboot of the horror classic. Jackie Earle Haley took on Freddy Krueger’s glove — and gave us a darker, more psychological take on the dream-stalking slasher. 💡 Fun Fact: The film used over 500 gallons of fake blood during production — and the iconic boiler room scenes were shot in an actual abandoned steel mill!

So whether you’re into supernatural scares or strange-but-true stories, this episode’s got something for every film fan. Tune in and let The Flixters haunt your headphones! 🎧👻

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00:00 Intro 

03:08 Shoutouts

04:02 Movie News

21:26 New on Streaming

26:55 New Trailers

34:15 Anniversary Corner

38:05 The Black Phone 2 Review

48:20 Roofman Review

57:05 Outro



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The one where we review The Black Phone 2 and Roofman

🎧 This week on The Flixters: Neon Grids & Wildfire Thrills! 🍿🔥⚡

We’re back with a double feature that’ll take you from the digital frontier to the blazing chaos of real-world survival! First up, The Flixters plug into Tron: Ares (2025), the latest entry in Disney’s cyberpunk saga. Jared Leto stars as Ares, a sophisticated AI sent from the Grid into the real world — and let’s just say, things get glitchy. Expect dazzling visuals, Nine Inch Nails on the soundtrack, and a mid-credits tease that has fans buzzing CINEMABLEND | MSN [https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/movies/tron-ares-set-up-a-sequel-with-a-wild-throwback-but-i-really-need-to-see-a-loose-end-from-legacy-tied-up/ar-AA1Oy7Wq] Rotten Tomatoes [https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/tron-ares-first-reviews/].

Then we hop aboard The Lost Bus (2025), Paul Greengrass’s gripping survival drama streaming on Apple TV. Based on the true story of the Paradise wildfire, it stars Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera as everyday heroes racing to save 22 schoolchildren from an inferno Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lost_Bus] The Hollywood Reporter [https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/the-lost-bus-review-matthew-mcconaughey-america-ferrera-1236363458/].
💡 Fun Fact: Greengrass co-wrote the screenplay with Brad Ingelsby (Mare of Easttown) and filmed many scenes in real California burn zones for authenticity!

For our Anniversary Corner, we revisit Tron: Legacy (2010), the cult classic that rebooted the franchise with sleek visuals and an unforgettable Daft Punk score.
💡 Fun Fact: Daft Punk cameoed as DJs in the End of Line Club — and their soundtrack was recorded with a full orchestra at AIR Studios in London Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tron:_Legacy].

So whether you’re into digital duels or disaster drama, this episode’s got something for every film fan. Tune in and let The Flixters light up your week! 🎬✨

The one where we review Tron: Ares and The Lost Bus

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