Aflixionados Podcast

Earth's survival becomes the responsibility of taxicab driver, Korben Dallas, after a mysterious young woman randomly drops into his life. The two must join forces to recover four mystical stones essential for the defense against the attack of a malevolent cosmic entity before it's too late. Stephanie, Michael, and Eric protect The Fifth Element (1997), directed by Luc Besson.   Follow Aflixionados Podcast on social media for extended conversations, interesting tidbits, and other news! Linktree | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Merch

Evelyn, a seemingly normal middle-aged Chinese immigrant, is swept up into an extraordinary adventure in which she must prevent a powerful being from destroying all existence by exploring other parallel universes. Stephanie and Eric harness the power of Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022), collectively directed by the Daniels.   Follow Aflixionados Podcast on social media for extended conversations, interesting tidbits, and other news! Linktree | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Merch

In a dystopian and crime-ridden Detroit, Alex Murphy is a terminally wounded cop who returns to the force as a powerful cyborg. Unaware of his former life, he executes a violent campaign against crime while coming to terms with the lingering fragments of his humanity. Eric--with returning special guest Cameron--exact justice with RoboCop (1987), directed by Paul Verhoeven.   Follow Aflixionados Podcast on social media for extended conversations, interesting tidbits, and other news! Linktree | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Merch

Following a series of failed experiments, an aspiring inventor named Flint develops a machine that can convert water into food! However, Flint finds he may have bitten off more than he can chew after the machine gains sentience and begins to develop destructive food storms that endanger the entire town. Stephanie and Eric--with returning special guest Ryan--gorge on Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009), directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.   Follow Aflixionados Podcast on social media for extended conversations, interesting tidbits, and other news! Linktree | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Merch

2024 was a stellar year for Aflixionados Podcast and we hope you all had as much fun listening to the episodes as we did discussing the films! 2025 will definitely have some big shoes to fill but we'll be up for the challenge!   Follow Aflixionados Podcast on social media for extended conversations, interesting tidbits, and other news! Linktree | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Merch

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is a remarkably talented young composer who unwittingly finds a fierce rival in the disciplined and determined Antonio Salieri. Resenting Mozart for both his hedonistic lifestyle and his undeniable talent, Salieri is gradually consumed by his jealousy and becomes obsessed with Mozart's downfall, leading to a devious scheme that has dire consequences for both men. Michael and Eric sabotage Amadeus (1984), directed by Milos Forman.   Follow Aflixionados Podcast on social media for extended conversations, interesting tidbits, and other news! Linktree | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Merch

In 2054, the rate of murder is all but eliminated as the Precrime law enforcement unit utilizes psychic technology to arrest and convict murderers before they actually commit their crimes. Commanding officer John Anderton is then shockingly accused of a future murder, pitting him against his own unit that he helped establish. Stephanie, Michael, and Eric intercept Minority Report (2002), directed by Steven Spielberg.   Follow Aflixionados Podcast on social media for extended conversations, interesting tidbits, and other news! Linktree | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Merch   0:00 - Opener 3:06 - Main Topic 9:06 - Precrime 18:53 - Perfect or Flawed? 27:13 - The Minority Report 32:53 - Transplant 49:25 - Leo Crow 1:03:13 - Anne Lively 1:09:12 - Wrap-up

Remember, remember the 5th of November. Following a deadly pandemic, Britain is ruled by a fascist dictator who promises safety and security at the cost of freedom. A shadowy freedom fighter, known only by the alias of V, plots to overthrow the tyrannical government. In his pursuit for vengeance, he discovers an unlikely ally that becomes more important to him than he initially realized. Stephanie and Eric commemorate V for Vendetta (2005), directed by James McTeigue.   Follow Aflixionados Podcast on social media for extended conversations, interesting tidbits, and other news! Linktree | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Merch

When the matriarch of the Graham family passes away, her daughter's family begins to unravel cryptic and increasingly terrifying secrets about their ancestry. The more they discover, the more they find themselves trying to outrun the sinister fate they seem to have inherited. Michael and Eric lose their heads over Hereditary (2018), directed by Ari Aster.   Follow Aflixionados Podcast on social media for extended conversations, interesting tidbits, and other news! Linktree | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Merch   0:00 - Opener 6:48 - Main Topic 12:30 - Ari Aster 19:12 - Ellen Passes Away 31:52 - Greek Tagedy 40:31 - The Party 58:23 - Accident 1:08:10 - Aftermath 1:16:45 - Séance 1:26:09 - Targeting Peter 1:47:06 - King Paimon 1:53:38 - Wrap-up

Jack Torrance, a struggling writer and recovering alcoholic, accepts a position as the off-season caretaker of the historic Overlook Hotel. Jack's family accompanies him, including his young son Danny who possesses a special gift. After a winter storm leaves the family snowbound, the supernatural forces inhabiting the hotel influence Jack's sanity, leaving his wife and son in grave danger. Stephanie, Michael, and Eric haunt The Shining (1980), directed by Stanley Kubrick.   Follow Aflixionados Podcast on social media for extended conversations, interesting tidbits, and other news! Linktree | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Merch   0:00 - Opener 10:13 - Main Topic 15:30 - Danny & Shining 21:17 - Shelley Duvall 27:37 - Caretaker Craving 46:36 - Hallorann 54:53 - All Work and No Play 1:06:00 - Room 237 1:17:45 - No Turning Back 1:32:07 - Redrum 1:40:50 - The Maze 1:52:08 - Wrap-up 2:02:13 - End Credit Scene

With the second anniversary quickly approaching, we wanted to share a bit about how the three of us typically prepare for an episode. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to be this deranged!   Follow Aflixionados Podcast on social media for extended conversations, interesting tidbits, and other news! Linktree | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Merch

Wholesome exchange student Sandy, and greaser Danny, have a brief but intense summer romance. Unexpectedly, they soon discover they're now attending the same high school. As they struggle to navigate the complexities of their distinct situations, will they be able to rekindle their relationship or go their separate ways? Stephanie and Eric hand jive to Grease (1978), directed by Randal Kleiser.   Follow Aflixionados Podcast on social media for extended conversations, interesting tidbits, and other news! Linktree | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Merch

An incredible tale and fantastical evolution of a young woman, Bella, brought back to life by a brilliant and unorthodox scientist. Hungry for the worldliness she is lacking, Bella embarks on a whirlwind adventure of self-discovery but she may end up learning more than she bargained for. Michael and Eric plunge into Poor Things (2023), directed by Yorgos Lanthimos.   Follow Aflixionados Podcast on social media for extended conversations, interesting tidbits, and other news! Linktree | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Merch

In hopes of developing an advanced weather alert system, two experienced storm chasers with an estranged relationship will have to, once again, work alongside each other to confront a dangerous epidemic of tornadoes they both have never seen before. Stephanie and Eric hunker down for Twister (1996), directed by Jan de Bont.   Follow Aflixionados Podcast on social media for extended conversations, interesting tidbits, and other news! Linktree | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Merch   0:00 - Opener 8:37 - Main Topic 15:56 - Prologue 21:19 - He's NOT Back 30:03 - First Encounter 36:31 - Sisters 43:50 - Hail Yeah! 56:56 - Mile-Wide Club 1:04:24 - He's Back 1:08:51 - Wrap-up 1:15:54 - End Credit Scene

We return to the epic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with the Fremen to seek revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. To prevent a terrible future only he can foresee, Paul will be forced to choose between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe. Michael and Eric conquer Dune: Part Two (2024), directed by Denis Villeneuve.   Follow Aflixionados Podcast on social media for extended conversations, interesting tidbits, and other news! Linktree | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Merch   0:00 - Opener 5:19 - Main Topic 11:14 - Hunters or Hunted? 21:00 - Emperor Shaddam & Princess Irulan 26:00 - Sietch Tabr 40:45 - Alia 46:47 - Chani Courtship & Muad'Dib 54:00 - Giedi Prime 1:00:52 - Feyd-Rautha 1:08:12 - Changing of the Guard 1:19:39 - Lisan al-Gaib/Kwisatz Haderach 1:36:16 - The Future of Arrakis 1:45:04 - Attack on Arrakeen 1:54:37 - Trial by Combat 2:01:58 - Wrap-up 2:12:30 - Missed Opportunity

2024 has been a wild year already and we just felt that it would be nice to take a moment to share a bit about our fathers with the rest of you. Without our respective dads, this podcast wouldn't exist!   We hope that you enjoy our anecdotes about our personal lives and if you have a positive relationship with your own father, let him know how much he means to you!   Follow Aflixionados Podcast on social media for extended conversations, interesting tidbits, and other news! Linktree | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Merch

Despicable pirate, Captain Jack Sparrow, and unassuming blacksmith, Will Turner, are forced to work together when the governor's daughter, Elizabeth Swann, is captured aboard the infamous Black Pearl. The hilarious adventure causes destruction across the Caribbean, all in pursuit of their greatest desires. Stephanie and Eric set sail for Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003), directed by Gore Verbinksi.   Follow Aflixionados Podcast on social media for extended conversations, interesting tidbits, and other news! Linktree | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Merch

David was abandoned by his family and left to rot in a psychiatric hospital, but there seems to be more to him than just the multiple voices in his head. David will first have to overcome his twisted sense of reality in order to discover the truth about himself and his past. Stephanie, Michael, and Eric are mental for Legion (2017-2019), created by Noah Hawley.   Follow Aflixionados Podcast on social media for extended conversations, interesting tidbits, and other news! Linktree | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Merch

This multi-stranded tale of crime and violence intertwine the lives of twitchy robbers, a struggling boxer, a gangster, his wife, and a mysterious fixer. It's a recipe for disaster and that's exactly what made it such a cultural phenomenon. Michael and Eric–with special guest Eddie from the Three & 1/2 Gentlemen podcast–shoot their way through Pulp Fiction (1994), directed by Quentin Tarantino.   Three & 1/2 Gentlemen Podcast: Website | Instagram   Follow Aflixionados Podcast on social media for extended conversations, interesting tidbits, and other news! Linktree | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Merch   (0:00) - Opener (4:25) - Main Topic (16:06) - Prologue (22:24) - Iconic Logo (24:49) - Vincent Vega and Marsellus Wallace's Wife (45:53) - Date Night (1:04:54) - The Gold Watch (1:13:32) - Zed's Dead (1:21:15) - The Bonnie Situation (1:29:55) - Comes Full Circle (1:33:37) - Wrap-up (1:40:01) - Three & 1/2 Gentlemen Podcast

Racing is not only his passion, it's in his blood. However, Speed will have to contend against a heinous conglomerate, as well as overcome his past, if he is to realize his true potential and become the greatest racer that ever lived. Stephanie and Eric chase after Speed Racer (2008), directed by the Wachowskis.   Follow Aflixionados Podcast on social media for extended conversations, interesting tidbits, and other news! Linktree | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Merch   (0:00) - Opener (5:17) - Main Topic (12:50) - The Need for Speed (19:37) - Royalton Industries (28:13) - Casa Cristo 5000 (43:20) - It Was a Sham! (48:57) - The Grand Prix (56:58) - Racer X Reveal (59:59) - Wrap-up (1:06:20) - End Credit Scene

A mysterious artifact was discovered on the surface of the Moon. In hopes of learning more about its origins, mankind embarks on an epic quest of adventure and exploration. Evolution and technology have led us to this moment, but are we ready for the next step? Michael and Eric mystify 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), directed by Stanley Kubrick.   Follow Aflixionados Podcast on social media for extended conversations, interesting tidbits, and other news! Linktree | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Merch   (0:00) - Opener (6:12) - Main Topic (14:56) - Prologue: The Dawn of Man (22:33) - Monolith on the Moon (34:27) - Mission to Jupiter (43:56) - HAL (56:17) - Beyond Infinite (1:07:03) - Wrap-up

Harry, an orphaned boy, attends his first year in a school of wizardry, soon discovering that he is actually famous. The more Harry uncovers his past, the more he learns about the evils haunting this magical world. Stephanie and Eric bewitch Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001), directed by Chris Columbus.   Follow Aflixionados Podcast on social media for extended conversations, interesting tidbits, and other news! Linktree | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Merch   (0:00) - Opener (5:19) - Main Topic (11:39) - John Williams and the Music (17:53) - The Boy Who Lived (28:30) - Witchcraft and Wizardry (40:46) - Sorting Ceremony (46:29) - Hit the Books (53:59) - Troll on the Loose (59:44) - Quidditch (1:07:11) - Christmas Morning (1:15:21) - Into the Dungeons (1:23:57) - Slytherin Gets Shafted (1:27:35) - Wrap-up

It is happening again. Upon the discovery of a beloved small town resident's dead body, a federal agent is assigned to investigate the murder, sifting through the clues to unearth the many disturbing secrets and unusual events transpiring. Grab yourself a damn fine cup of coffee and a slice of cherry pie as Michael and Eric take a trip to Twin Peaks (1990-2017), created by David Lynch and Mark Frost.   Twede's Cafe (Double R Diner) | Salish Lodge & Spa (The Great Northern Hotel)   Follow Aflixionados Podcast on social media for extended conversations, interesting tidbits, and other news! Linktree | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Merch   (00:00) - Prelude (04:56) - Main Topic (20:58) - David Lynch & Cast (29:00) - S1E1: Pilot (34:36) - S1E2: Traces to Nowhere (37:53) - S1E3: Zen, or the Skill to Catch a Killer (48:09) - S1E6: Cooper's Dream (56:19) - S1E7: Realization Time (58:27) - S1E8: The Last Evening (1:04:44) - S2E2: Coma (1:11:11) - S2E5: The Orchid's Curse (1:21:50) - S2E7: Lonely Souls (1:27:02) - S2E9: Arbitrary Law (1:38:20) - S2E13: Checkmate (1:43:23) - S2E14: Double Play (1:47:14) - S2E18: On the Wings of Love (1:54:20) - S2E20: The Path to the Black Lodge (1:58:10) - S2E22: Beyond Life and Death (2:05:52) - Sidebar: Into The Night Video Game (2:08:24) - FWWM: Prologue (2:21:43) - FWWM: One Year Later (2:30:39) - FWWM: Night Club (2:40:34) - FWWM: A Visit From Bob (2:45:18) - FWWM: Cabin in the Woods (2:53:31) - S3E1: My Log Has a Message for You (2:57:30) - S3E2: The Stars Turn and a Time Presents Itself (3:04:49) - S3E3: Call for Help (3:12:29) - S3E6: Don't Die (3:17:40) - S3E7: There's a Body All Right (3:22:35) - S3E8: Gotta Light? (3:35:02) - S3E16: No Knock, No Doorbell (3:45:38) - S3E17: The Past Dictates the Future (3:54:40) - S3E18: What Is Your Name? (3:59:18) - Wrap-up (4:05:33) - Honorable Mentions (James Still Sucks)

A serial killer kidnaps another victim but becomes comatose before the FBI are able to question him. With limited time and options, they are forced to work with scientists and their experimental technology to enter the killer's sadistic and haunting mind, in hopes of getting the answers they need before it's too late. Stephanie and Eric creep into The Cell (2000), directed by Tarsem Singh.   Follow Aflixionados Podcast on social media for extended conversations, interesting tidbits, and other news! Linktree | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Merch   (00:00) - Our Friend Julie Kibuishi (08:01) - Main Topic (16:13) - Entering the Mind (23:40) - Hot on the Trail (36:09) - Suit Up (48:54) - There's Still a Chance (56:34) - Worst Case Scenario (1:05:21) - Can They Save Her? (1:10:20) - Reversing the Feed (1:19:58) - Wrap-up

When a young girl begins to display increasingly disturbing behavior, her worried mother seeks help. Discovering there is something diabolical inhabiting her body, two Catholic priests are the last line of defense and their only hope. Regarded as one of the most horrifying stories ever told, Michael and Eric compel The Exorcist (1973), directed by William Friedkin.   Follow Aflixionados Podcast on social media for extended conversations, interesting tidbits, and other news! Linktree | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Merch

Humanity is on the brink of global famine as the planet has become nearly uninhabitable. Out of desperation, a team is tasked with locating a suitable exoplanet capable of supporting life. The journey there is impossible and returning home is even more difficult, but they must succeed at all costs... For all mankind. This gargantuan anniversary episode has Stephanie, Michael, and Eric transcend Interstellar (2014), directed by Christopher Nolan.   Follow Aflixionados Podcast on social media for extended conversations, interesting tidbits, and other news! Linktree | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Merch

Schmidt and Jenko are two rookie cops that can't seem to do anything right. As a last resort, they are reassigned to a revived operation where they will go undercover as high school students to stop a dangerous new drug from spreading. Let's be real though, it's going to take a miracle for them to pull this off. Stephanie and Eric pop HFS for 21 Jump Street (2012), directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.   Follow Aflixionados Podcast on social media for extended conversations, interesting tidbits, and other news! Linktree | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Merch

Was it fate that brought Mia and Sebastian together? The aspiring actress and the ambition pianist couldn't be any more different, yet, they were exactly what each other needed. LA is a city where dreams become reality, but only for those foolish enough to pursue them. Michael and Eric sing the praises of La La Land (2016), directed by Damien Chazelle.   Follow Aflixionados Podcast on social media for extended conversations, interesting tidbits, and other news! Linktree | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Merch

From car accidents to triple homicides, the saying goes: If it bleeds, then it leads! Lou Bloom finds his calling as a stringer and is willing to do whatever it takes to be the best. But how far is too far? Stephanie, Michael, and Eric document Nightcrawler (2014), directed by Dan Gilroy.   Follow Aflixionados Podcast on social media for extended conversations, interesting tidbits, and other news! Linktree | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Merch

Boom, baby! Emperor Kuzco lives his best life at the expense of others. Being turned into a llama by his advisor somehow complicates things a bit. Good thing he has one friend that can help get his life back... Unless they kill each other first. Stephanie and Eric--with special guest Ryan returning--transform The Emperor's New Groove (2000), directed by Mark Dindal.   TobiiTech Solutions: Website | Instagram | Facebook   Follow Aflixionados Podcast on social media for extended conversations, interesting tidbits, and other news! Linktree | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Léon is a "cleaner", or professional hitman, who lives a private life until one day he is forced to take in a recently orphaned 12-year-old, Mathilda. An unusual bond eventually forms from their friendship as she becomes his protégée. Michael and Eric target Léon: The Professional (1994), directed by Luc Besson.   Follow Aflixionados Podcast on social media for extended conversations, interesting tidbits, and other news! Linktree | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Six interlinking narratives, with drastically diverse settings, are woven into an overarching epic in this film. Individual lives impact one another from the past, present, and future. The simple act of kindness can ripple across centuries. Stephanie and Eric connect with Cloud Atlas (2012), directed by the Wachowskis and Tom Tykwer.   Follow Aflixionados Podcast on social media for extended conversations, interesting tidbits, and other news! Linktree | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Scott is just your everyday 22-year-old Canadian indie band bassist from the fictitious town of Toronto. He may have just met the girl of his dreams. The only problem is, he has to go through seven of her evil exes in order to find out for sure. Stephanie and Eric prepare to die, obviously, as they knockout Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010), directed by Edgar Wright.   Follow Aflixionados Podcast on social media for extended conversations, interesting tidbits, and other news! Linktree | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

A fading television actor, along with his stunt double, strive to achieve fame and success in the final years of Hollywood's Golden Age in 1969 Los Angeles. Packed to the brim with action, humor, tension, charm, and star power, this story focuses its spotlight on a wild time for television and film. Michael and Eric green light Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019), directed by Quentin Tarantino.   Don't forget to follow Aflixionados Podcast on social media for extended conversations, interesting tidbits, and other news! Linktree | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

It's not just a road trip. This is a story about family, friendships, individuality, and romance... Encapsulated into a single epic, awkward, wholesome, and goofy adventure! Stephanie and Eric--with special guest Ryan--try to see I2I on A Goofy Movie (1995), directed by Kevin Lima.   Don't forget to follow Aflixionados Podcast on social media for extended conversations, interesting tidbits, and other news! Linktree | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

The holiday season is upon us and someone is stirring up some mischief in the neighborhood! Can Christmas be saved? Stephanie, Michael, and Eric spring the trap on Home Alone (1990), directed by Chris Columbus.   Don't forget to follow Aflixionados Podcast on social media for extended conversations, interesting tidbits, and other news! Linktree | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Something strange could be going on at your neighbor's house and you may not even know about it. Keeping the spirit of Halloween alive just a bit longer, we doubled down with yet another chiller as Stephanie and Eric experience Paranormal Activity (2007), directed by Oren Peli.   Don't forget to follow Aflixionados Podcast on social media for extended conversations, interesting tidbits, and other news! Linktree | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

It's October, so it's time to get spooky! For this crime thriller, we called in the big guns and brought over our friend from the Dark Chatter podcast. Michael and Eric--with special guest Nicole--investigate the film Se7en (1995), directed by David Fincher.   Dark Chatter Podcast: Facebook | Instagram   Don't forget to follow Aflixionados Podcast on social media for extended conversations, interesting tidbits, and other news! Linktree | Instagram | Facebook

Spice things up with this bonus episode as Stephanie and Eric share their experiences and nostalgia surrounding the Spice Girls, including the film Spice World (1997), directed by Bob Spiers.   Don't forget to follow us on social media for extended conversations, interesting tidbits, and other news! Linktree | Instagram | Facebook

One of the greatest motion pictures of all time and the love story that stole the hearts of America. Celebrating their one-year anniversary of Aflixionados, Stephanie, Michael, and Eric discuss Casablanca (1942), directed by Michael Curtiz.   https://aflixionados.podbean.com   Don't forget to follow us on social media for extended conversations, interesting tidbits, and other news! Facebook Page | Instagram Page

It's Friday, so you know there's going to be some shenanigans! Michael and Eric discuss Friday (1995), directed by F. Gary Gray, while also laughing at their childhood experiences.   https://aflixionados.podbean.com   Don't forget to follow us on social media for extended conversations, interesting tidbits, and other news! Facebook Page | Instagram Page

Here's a blast from the past, just in time for the 4th! Stephanie and Eric--with special guest Cameron--discuss Independence Day (1996), directed by Roland Emmerich.   https://aflixionados.podbean.com   Don't forget to follow us on social media! Facebook Page | Instagram Page

Forgettable or modern day classic? The mystery is uncovered as Michael and Eric discuss The Batman (2022), directed by Matt Reeves.   https://aflixionados.podbean.com

In this episode, Stephanie and Eric discuss Game of Thrones (2011-2019), created by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss.   https://aflixionados.podbean.com

In this episode, Michael and Eric discuss Dune (2021), directed by Denis Villeneuve.

In this episode, Stephanie and Eric talk about Donnie Darko (2001), directed by Richard Kelly.

In this episode, Stephanie, Michael, and Eric talk about Jojo Rabbit (2019), directed by Taika Waititi.

In this episode, Michael and Eric talk about A Clockwork Orange (1971), directed by Stanley Kubrick.

In this episode, Stephanie and Eric talk about Rent (2005), directed by Chris Columbus.

In this episode, Stephanie and Eric talk about Watchmen (2009), directed by Zack Snyder.

In this episode, Michael and Eric talk about Doctor Sleep (2019), directed by Mike Flanagan.