Flix And A Six

Xbox Showcase, Starfield Direct, our final thoughts on Ted Lasso, a terrible movie Al watched, and more. This episode isn't symmetrical but probably is nonsense.The Basics Flick — Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Six — Newburgh Brewing Hudson Hops Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Toot-length ReviewsWonderfully whimsical & incredibly imaginative, D&D Honor Among Thieves is an instant classic 8/10 — AnthonyA fun romp in a classic fantasy setting with a cast that has strong chemistry. You can't ask for very much more if you're not a die hard adherent of the source material. 6.5/10 — Al

We welcome our first new guest in a while for a blockbuster. Plus the finale of Succession, the many other things were watching, and more.The Basics Flick — Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Six — Treehouse Cranberry Tart Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Panel — Nelson Sing Toot-length ReviewsAll the right heart in all the weird places 8/10 — AnthonyA pitch perfect ending to the trilogy, alternately heart breaking and heart warming, and our final proof that found family can be just as important as birth family, as we see our heroes fly away together, into the forever and beautiful sky. 9/10 — Al ‌Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 once again pulls the team together but this time hits you in the feels using a trash panda while simultaneously posturing the use of a couch. 8.75/10 – Nelson

SynopsisA big catchup, fighting telecom mega conglomerates, Jedi Survivor, and more. Please don't condemn us.The Basics Flick — John Wick: Chapter 4 Six — Source Coat of Arms Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Toot-length ReviewsWhile I’m always excited for more John Wick, the formula has run its course. 7/10 — AnthonyA series that started with a slick, but simple look at a complicated world, continued to raise the takes all the way through to the end(?) in a really polished way. A testament to action film making at its best. 7.5/10 — Al

SynopsisSome trailer talk, many Star Wars talks, allegations of terrorism by defunct McDonald's mascots and more. Put on your Blue Suede Shoes and join us.The Basics Flick — Elvis Six — Evil Genius Purple Monkey Dishwasher Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Toot-length ReviewsI now have a much higher regard for Elvis… and an elevated level of concern for Tom Hanks. 6/10 — AnthonyWhile Luhrmann's sensationalist style is a perfect fit for the excesses of Elvis's life and meteoric career rise, his meandering plot structure detracts from the narrative tension of the story, causing inconsistent pacing. 6.5/10 — Al

SynopsisOscars! Whisk! Consumption! FUN?The Basics Flick — The Classier and More Refined Cousin(s) Whisk — Michters Bourbon & Hudson Back Room Deal Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Toot-length ReviewsI’ve seen better contenders 5/10 — AnthonyNot my best work but i did watch a good bunch of the nominees this year. 6/10 — Al

SynopsisDisney may have finally heard our thoughts on quality and quantity of their products, generally, and a lack of Star Wars movies specifically. Plus Super Pig and much more.The Basics Flick — Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Six — Newburgh Brewing Bridge Boss Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Toot-length ReviewsWhile it pays wonderful homage, Wakanda Forever never quite finds its footing. 7/10 — AnthonySaddled with the impossible task of picking up the pieces from the tragic passing of Chadwick Boseman, Wakanda Forever does its best to advance the narrative arc of the Black Panther and the MCU, while telling a story of loss and grief, to admirable but mixed results. 7/10 — Al

SynopsisTrailers, trailers, trailers what a treat. That's pretty much it for the news this week, while our movie portion checks a whole bunch of boxes for Oscars season. Don't worry, though, we'll always be your friend and probably won't cut any of our fingers off (intentionally).The Basics Flick — The Banshees of Inisherin Six — District 96 & Equilibrium Sexual Energy Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Toot-length ReviewsSimple, yet complex, Unsettling, yet captivating. I cannot further categorize nor describe this movie. 6/10 — AnthonyWhat the feckin' hell did I just watch, like. 7/10 — Al

SynopsisBig DCU news, botched assassinations, food, and so much more, all before a big Oscar pic. Maybe in another life...The Basics Flick — Everything Everywhere All at Once Six — Alternate Ending Bad Mother Force User Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Toot-length ReviewsIs it an emotional deep dive into anxiety, stress, loneliness, nihilism, empathy, kindness, family, or unconditional love? Is it an homage to The Matrix, Cloud Atlas, Scott Pilgrim, or Dr. Strange? Maybe it’s simply: Everything Everywhere All At Once. 10/10 — Anthony‌The hot dog fingers are a no for me but everything everywhere else was good. 7.5/10 — Al

Synopsis4 episodes in 4 we-- nah we're back to being a fully operational battle station for real. Just how we planned it. A blockbuster episode for a blockbuster movie. Plus a blast from the past, fucking hell, and more. We're on the highway to the danger zone. The Basics Flick — Top Gun: Maverick Six — Southern Tier Lake Shore Fog Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Toot-length ReviewsA wonderfully executed requel that tells its own well structured story and pays homage to its origin all while elevating its predecessor in the process. 8/10 — AnthonyAn old school action movie with a new coat of paint. A fun time and exactly what the movie theater was made for. 7.5/10 — Al

The Basics Flick — The Menu Six — Tree House Mega Treat Hosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro Biolsi Tweet-length ReviewsA delicately balanced satirical comedy and psychological thriller, The Menu’s insane premise is perfectly executed by Oscar worthy performances all around. 8/10 — AnthonyTerrifyingly funny, deliciously dark, and poorly marketed. Don't watch this movie: experience it. 8.5/10 — Al

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