David and Ellie are back for season 2 of Flix It! In this episode, the hosts discuss the 2013 Documentary "The Unknown Known" focusing on the career of Donald Rumsfeld. Politics, bias, outrage, and the field of 2020 Democrats for President are all discussed.
May 13, 2019
David and Ellie discuss Netflix's attempt at thought-provoking horror made popular by Get Out and A Quiet Place. David ponders the idea of a stage adaptation of the film, and Ellie defends her affinity for Lost.
Jan 9, 2019
Ellie and David debate the necessity of a third installment to the iconic series by Francis Ford Copolla. Sophia Copolla cuts her acting chops as a young woman in love with her first cousin. Also, what is the best way to binge a film series: in order or all mixed up to match the timelines? Just when you thought we were out...
Jan 1, 2019
Christmas Chronicles (BONUS EPISODE!!) 2018 David and Ellie watch one more Christmas movie for 2018, and you should too. Kurt Russell hooks into a new spin on old St. Nick as a rocking hip bringer of good cheer. The hosts discuss the evolution of Christmas movies and what has shockingly become too unwoke for regular broadcast.
Jan 1, 2019
David and Ellie find common ground in their opinions of this Coen brothers anthology. Did Netflix bite off more than they could chew with the acclaimed directors? And what on earth is motion smoothing?
Dec 11, 2018
Ellie and David discuss the epic battle for Scottish Independence, Chris Pine's controversial "nude scene", and how this film stacked up to Braveheart and Rob Roy. The hosts debate the merit of exclusively releasing high budget epics on a television service, and whether or not movie theaters will have real competition in the near future.
Dec 3, 2018
David and Ellie find that this documentary isn't quite as condemning as the creators may have hoped. Stone had the makings of a controversial icon from way before the Trump campaign. Plus, Flix It welcomes its first special guest!
Nov 16, 2018
David and Ellie discuss this easily overlooked heist comedy, and find it has more to love than they expected. The hosts also discuss the changing world of streaming services, and whether some movies might be better off skipping theatrical releases altogether.
Nov 9, 2018
David and Ellie discuss Marvel's global hit, Black Panther. The hosts ponder the idea of using directors like Ryan Coogler to help bring superhero movies back down to earth, and world class cast that made Black Panther one of the most fun movies of the year.
Nov 2, 2018
Dave and Ellie discuss the movie that finally shines a lot on the victim of the tragedy on Martha's Vineyard 50 years ago, Mary Jo Kopechne. They ponder whether things would be different for the Kennedys in 2018, and give praise to a movie with great performances by all involved.
Oct 19, 2018
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