MFF Trailer Talk - Jurassic World Rebirth

Mark and Zanandi discuss 2004 thriller The Village. Directed by M. Night Shyamalan, and starring Joaquin Phoenix, Bryce Dallas Howard and Adrien Brody, the polarizing film is considered to be a colossal miscalculation by some and a beautiful romance by others (which makes it great to talk about). In this episode, they also talk about misleading marketing, Roger Deakins, and the excellence of M. Night Shyamalan. Enjoy!

Mark, Megan and David Cross (@itsmedavidcorse.bsky.social) talk about the 97th Academy Awards and decide which 2024 film deserves to win the Movies, Films and Flix Best Picture Award. Enjoy!

Mark and Nick discuss whether or not the kitchen fights from Ratatouille (2007) are Michelin Star worthy.

Mark and John discuss the 2022 horror comedy Deadstream. Directed by Joseph Winter and Vanessa Winter, and starring Melanie Stone and Joseph Winter (who also co-wrote and produced the film), this found footage delight will put a massive smile on your face and make you consider buying a potato gun. In this episode, they also talk about cheeky horror comedies, likable idiots, and squishy practical effects. Enjoy!

Mark and Erik talk about the epic brawls between Hugh Grant and Colin Firth in Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001) and Bridget Jones: the Edge of Reason (2004)

Mark and Lisa discuss the 2012 science fiction prequel Prometheus. Directed by Ridley Scott, and starring Michael Fassbender, Noomi Rapace, and lots of goo, the popular prequel asks a lot of questions and features a geologist with a rock brain. In this episode, they also talk about black goo, dumb corporations, and the excellence of Michael Fassbender. Enjoy!

Mark and Jay talk about all the dinosaur shenanigans in the Jurassic World Rebirth trailer.

The Star Trek series continues! Mark and Niall talk about the 1984 science fiction sequel Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. Directed by Leonard Nimoy, and starring William Shatner, Christopher Lloyd and some unstable protomatter, the film focuses on what happens when the Enterprise crew search for Spock. In this episode, they also talk about bad science, invisible ships, and odd-numbered Star Trek films.

Mark and Professor Mike Dillon discuss the 1997 action film Drive. Directed by Steve Wang, and starring Mark Dacascos, Kadeem Hardison, Brittany Murphy and a gigantic karaoke bar, the movie focuses on the action shenanigans that occur after a bionic man goes rogue. In this episode, they also talk about quarry fights, cult classic action films, and “Murphy’s Law.”

Mark and Zanandi discuss the 2022 science fiction thriller Significant Other. Directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen, and starring Maika Monroe, Jake Lacy and comfy fleece jackets, the movie focuses on a hiking trip that goes horribly awry. In this episode, they also talk about surprise shark attacks, Patagonia sweaters, and aliens experiencing anxiety. Enjoy!