Flix And A Six

The Basics Flick — Bullet Train Six — Newburgh Sláinte Dry Irish Stout Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Tweet-length ReviewsBullet Train is a non-stop, frenetic, hodgepodge of and homage to most of my favorite movie tropes. 8/10 — AnthonyA fun time in the style of a Guy Ritchie film, with the action sensibilities of a John Wick film, by way of a mid-aughts Asian crime drama. 7/10 — Al

SynopsisBACK!! After a partially planned, and also partially unplanned, hiatus that was significantly longer than we anticipated, we return to ring in the new year with a new movie. We're a little more free and organic in this one; we're less tied to our regular format strictly separating new/notes/nuggets/etc. It's just us (and you) talking about the last few months and then our movie conversation. This is an important infraction point in the run of our show.The Basics Flick — Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Six — Tin Barn Cranberry Bog Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Tweet-length ReviewsSilly, campy, and just the right amount of over-the-top, a wonderful visit with our good friend Benoit and the new menagerie of fools.8/10 — AnthonyPatently ridiculous, and I mean that in the most complementary way. 8/10 — Al

The Spinchoon Three gather for a momentous occasion: celebrating Flix & a Six's 200th episode! Of course, in true Spinchoon fashion, this isn't the 200th episode. O well. We celebrate by having a round table chat about our favorite TV, Movie, & Video game properties of the past year, decade, and all time, before reviewing Uncharted (the 2022 movie). Cheers!

The Basics Flick — Thor: Love & Thunder Six — Carton Scoot Scoot Scoot NE DIPA Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Tweet-length ReviewsWhile it lacks the cohesion of Ragnarok, Love & Thunder remains a worthy successor.  7/10 — AnthonyWhile it may lack the alchemical brilliance of its predecessor, it certainly shares DNA with it. Thor: Love & Thunder is quite a ride, both darker and dorkier than Ragnarok, and features the best Marvel Villain since Thanos, even if Gor doesn't get enough screen time. 7/10 — AlBookmarks Six — 00:01:00 News & Nuggets — 00:22:43 Consumption — 01:30:44 Flick — 01:57:32

The Basics Flick — Prey Six — District 96 Essential Juice Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Tweet-length ReviewsWell paced dumb predator fun. 6/10 — AnthonyThe clear best entry in the series since the original, it’s a refreshing take on what had become largely a stale premise, with some of the best and goriest kills. 6.5/10 — AlBookmarks Six — 00:01:55 News & Nuggets — 00:07:53 Consumption — 01:01:58 Flick — 02:13:36

The Basics Flick — Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of Madness Six — Tin Barn Alpha Queen Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Tweet-length ReviewsSimilar to Thor under Taika, Doctor Stephen Strange officially finds his identity under the direction of Sam Raimi. 8/10 — AnthonyAmidst the renewed, and barely more qualified, complaints of "Superhero Fatigue", here's a movie that should stave off such quibbling. Unabashedly Raimi, and incredibly… strange, this movie is not quite like any of its MCU predecessors. 7.5/10 — AlBookmarks Six — 00:02:23 News & Nuggets — 00:12:01 Consumption — 02:01:19 Flick — 02:16:30

The Basics Flick — Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore Six — Rogue Chocolate Stout Nitro Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Tweet-length ReviewsWait, what were the secrets? 4/10 — AnthonyJK Rowling wrote one of the most iconic book series of all time; that doesn't automatically translate to the ability to write screenplays. I can't recall a movie that had more things going on and yet nothing happening. 4/10 — AlBookmarks Six — 00:03:01 News & Nuggets — 00:16:44 Consumption — 00:52:07 Flick — 01:52:09

The Basics Flick — Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Part 1 & 2 Six — 1940's Just Tap it In Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Panel — Peanut Gallery (Dominick Biolsi) Tweet-length ReviewsThe best and most influential depiction of The Batman in the most faithful adaptation of any comic book, period. 9/10 — AnthonyAn old Batman who’s stuck in the past but who can still learn some new tricks. He even has a mustache. 7.5/10 — AlBookmarks Six — 00:01:36 News & Nuggets — 00:14:04 Consumption — 00:37:00 Flick — 00:59:02

The Basics Flick — Scream (2022) Six — Grand Canyon Black Iron IPA Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Tweet-length ReviewsA completely self aware homage to an homage, but even if the acting is terrible by design… it makes the entire movie cringeworthy. 6/10 — AnthonyJust clever enough a requel to keep its head above water, it’s the only type of horror movie I actually like: one grafted on to another genre, mystery in this case, and not supernatural. 6/10 — AlBookmarks Six — 00:03:37 News & Nuggets — 00:16:13 Consumption — 01:41:16 Flick — 02:49:30

The Basics Flick — Monty Python and the Holy Grail Six — Southern Tier Live Session Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Tweet-length ReviewsA master class in unadulterated nonsense.  9/10 — AnthonyA surreal, borderline incoherent, parodic masterpiece… sorry the man who was writing this review has been fired. 8/10 — AlBookmarks Six — 00:01:08 News & Nuggets — 00:09:20 Consumption — 01:12:50 Flick — 002:07:29

The Basics Flick — Reservoir Dogs Six — Beer Tree Trippy Tree Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Tweet-length ReviewsReservoir dogs keeps you locked in that room from start to finish regardless of the number of times you’ve seen it.  8/10 — AnthonyA sleek and stripped down version of the best of what Tarantino has to offer when he isn't getting in his own way: bad people saying and doing bad things to each other to try to get one over. 8/10? — AlBookmarks Six — 00:02:14 News & Nuggets — 00:11:53 Consumption — 01:08:02 Flick — 02:04:29

The Basics Flick — Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Six — Industrial Arts Impact Wrench Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Tweet-length ReviewsAs with many comedies, some bits don’t hold up, even so,Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is the perfect embodiment of a lost genre. 7/10— AnthonyA throwback comedy of the highest order. Laughs and heart and a solid hang all around. Caine & Martin are as unlikely a comedy duo as you can find and do not disappoint. 9/10 — AlBookmarks Six — 00:06:19 News & Nuggets — 00:14:40 Consumption — 01:19:33 Flick — 02:43:40

The Basics Flick — Death on the Nile (2022) Six — Grand Canyon Kachina Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Tweet-length ReviewsWith a pinch of mustache origin story, a dash of Egyptian ruin dry humping, and a big helping of bat shit crazy, Death on the Nile, although predictable for a murder mystery, is well worth the ride due to some truly on-point performances. 7/10 — AnthonyI forgot because I didn't write it in my notes. IDR/10 — AlBookmarks Six — 00:04:28 News & Nuggets — 00:17:14 Consumption — 01:06:15 Fun & Games — 01:36:27 Flick — 02:01:49

The Basics Flick — Free Guy Six — Four Peaks Brewing Kilt Lifter Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Tweet-length ReviewsFree guy starts as a silly, cutesy nostalgia driven pop-comedy and quickly levels up into an unexpectedly entertaining movie with a decent though generic story… catchphrase. 8/10 — AnthonyA surprisingly well thought out and fun ride. A video game movie done right, perhaps bc it's about the story around a game, but not based on one. 7.5/10 — AlBookmarks Six — 00:03:52 News & Nuggets — 00:22:27 Consumption — 01:17:20 Flick — 01:45:56

The Basics Flick — Oscar Talk Whisk — Waterford The Cuvée & Redbreast 15 Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi

The Basics Flick — The Batman Six — Alternate Ending Business is A-Boomin' Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Tweet-length ReviewsMatt Reeves manages to honor the spirit of Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight, while creating his own unique on screen presence for The Batman, shining a light on the previously under-explored Detective. He gives us the hero we deserve, as well as the one we need right now. 8/10 — AnthonyDark, brooding, calculating: that describes Riddler, Batman, & The Batman at large. This finally gives us the detective Batman story we've all been waiting for on the big screen, along with some excellent story twists and action. 7.5/10 — AlBookmarks Six — 00:10:01 News & Nuggets — 00:17:16 Consumption — 00:41:04 Fun & Games — 01:28:27 Flick — 01:42:10

The Basics Flick — Nightmare Alley (2021) Six — Newburgh Litmus Test Vol. 5: Berry Delicious Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Tweet-length ReviewsA captivating yet harrowing neo-noir take on man architecting his own demise 7/10 — AnthonyDark and twisted, from the dark and twisted mind of Guillermo del Toro. A gripping tale with standout performances from the incredibly talented Cooper, Blanchett, Mara, Strathairn, & Jenkins. 8.5/10 — AlBookmarks Six — 00:03:47 News & Nuggets — 00:13:44 Fun & Games — 00:55:12 Consumption — 01:58:44 Flick — 02:17:52

The Basics Flick — The Power of the Dog Six — Cigar City Florida Cracker Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Tweet-length ReviewsY tho? 0/10 — AnthonyA long, slow, depressing, bland look at frontier life and depression. Come for the Cumberbatch performance, stay for precisely nothing else. 5.5/10 — AlBookmarks Six — 00:06:51 News & Nuggets — 00:21:33 Consumption — 00:56:34 Fun & Games — 01:59:23 Flick — 02:14:55

The Basics Flick — The Last Duel Six — Alternate Ending What If? Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Hot TakesA well crafted and immersive portrayal of a devastating yet fascinating piece of manipulated history. 8/10 — AnthonyA dour, depressing look at he said/she said through the lens of medieval greed, strife, and struggle. A vile tale, spiced up with Ridley Scott's talent for riveting and revolting swordplay. 7.5/10 — AlBookmarks Six — 00:01:32 News & Nuggets — 00:27:09 Consumption — 01:28:20 Fun & Games — 02:13:24 Flick — 02:25:13

The Basics Flick — Movie Title Six — Grand Canyon Prickly Pear Wheat Ale Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Tweet-length ReviewsVince Gillian presents John Wick 4: Home Alone. 8/10 — AnthonyPart Taken, part John Wick, part slapstick dark(?) comedy… this movie is fun! Where else can you see old ass Christopher Lloyd shotgunning henchmen. 7.5/10 — AlBookmarks Six — 00:18:58 News & Nuggets — 00:26:35 What We’re Consuming — 01:02:13 Fun & Games — 01:37:24 Flick — 01:50:32