Chick Flicks Podcast

Chick Flicks is back in real time! In this episode, McKenzie and Bridget tackle another practical effects masterpiece, John Carpenter's The Thing (1982). Crawling spider-heads, exploding chests, and cosmic horror canines have helped make The Thing a cult classic, despite being a commercial and critical flop upon its release. Listen to hear us talk about The Thing, Xander Budnick, Michael Clayton, and more!

In this episode of Chick Flicks, recorded in April 2023, McKenzie and Bridget cover the 1987 film Hellraiser. Adapted from his own novella, writer and director Clive Barker's film brings to life the otherworldly Cenobites, demons to some, angels to others. This episode is part of an ongoing series where Bridget and McKenzie watch horror films known for practical effects.

It's been a while! We recorded this episode a year ago and are finally getting it out in the world.

In this episode of Chick Flicks, McKenzie and Bridget cover American Werewolf in London (1981), a film by John Landis. Known for its inventive practical effects, American Werewolf is often billed as a horror-comedy despite its bummer of a plot. Listen in to help decide what is more realistic, the doomed werewolf David's romance with Nurse Alex Price or the film's famous transformation scene.

In this episode of Chick Flicks, Bridget and McKenzie discuss the 1973 film The Exorcist. 

Is this movie an advertisement for Catholicism? Father Karras, aka the original Hot Priest, would indicate yes! 

Listen in to hear what lessons contemporary horror movies can learn from this classic that has practical effects, grounded characters, and the most upsetting shot of snot ever.

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Chick Flicks is back! With a brand new episode on Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992), Francis Ford Coppola's faithful and weird adaptation of the classic novel. Starring Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves in their most publicly reviled roles yet and Gary Oldman as the titular vamp, tune in to hear McKenzie and Bridget travel through oceans of time to share their thoughts on this film.

Chick Flicks is a film review podcast hosted by McKenzie Chapman and Bridget Hovell. You can follow Chick Flicks on instagram and twitter @chickflickspod and email us at chickflickspodcast@gmail.

In this episode of Chick Flicks, Bridget and McKenzie discuss the films Titane and Transformers.

Titane (2021), the latest film from director Julia Ducournau, features an infamous sex scene between a Cadillac and the film's protagonist. Michael Bay's Transformers (2007) has become infamous for a different set of reasons, including Bay's lecherous gaze on his heroine, played by Megan Fox.

Chick Flicks is a film review podcast hosted by McKenzie Chapman and Bridget Hovell. You can follow Chick Flicks on instagram and twitter @chickflickspod and email us at chickflickspodcast@gmail.

In this episode of Chick Flicks, McKenzie and Bridget revisit two classic sport films, A League of Their Own and Bend it Like Beckham.

A League of Their Own, from 1992, was directed by Penny Marshall and stars Geena thee Davis, Lori Petty, and Tom Hanks. Gurinder Chadha's 2002 Bend it Like Beckham stars Parminder Nagra and Kiera Knightley.

Chick Flicks is a film review podcast hosted by McKenzie Chapman and Bridget Hovell. You can follow Chick Flicks on instagram and twitter @chickflickspod and email us at chickflickspodcast@gmail.

In this episode of Chick Flicks, McKenzie and Bridget go back to school to talk about Dead Poets Society and School of Rock.

Peter Weir's Dead Poets Society (1989) stars Robin Williams in an oft-quoted role as an English teacher.

The 2003 film School of Rock is Richard Linklater's take on a life-changing teacher, starring Jack Black and a gaggle of kids.

Chick Flicks is a film review podcast hosted by McKenzie Chapman and Bridget Hovell. You can follow Chick Flicks on instagram and twitter @chickflickspod and email us at chickflickspodcast@gmail.

The man, the myth, the spice! In this episode of Chick Flicks, at long last, McKenzie and Bridget talk about DUNE (2021).

This film adaptation of the sci-fi classic is directed by Denis Villeneuve and stars Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, and Oscar Isaac as members of a feudal family who are tasked with stewarding a desert planet called Arrakis.

Chick Flicks is a film review podcast hosted by McKenzie Chapman and Bridget Hovell. You can follow Chick Flicks on instagram and twitter @chickflickspod and email us at chickflickspodcast@gmail.

Bridget and McKenzie discuss two new horror movies in this episode of Chick Flicks, Werewolves Within and Malignant.

Directed by Josh Ruben, Werewolves Within is based on a video game and stars Sam Richardson and Milana Vayntrub.

Malignant is the latest feature from horror auteur James Wan and stars Annabelle Wallis as a woman trapped in a neo-giallo nightmare.

Chick Flicks is a film review podcast hosted by McKenzie Chapman and Bridget Hovell. You can follow Chick Flicks on instagram and twitter @chickflickspod and email us at [email protected]