Bits and Flicks

BITS #79: Infamous: First Light

May 10, 2019 11:21 - 1 hour - 59.4 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in your gaming news we talk about the travesty known as the Sonic the Hedgehog movie trailer, Anthem's continued problems, some new VR headsets coming from Valve and Oculus and finally the Rocket League developer buyout by Epic. Then in what we've been playing I dig into the new Borderlands 1 HD remaster and Infamous: First Light while Madcap goes into his recent completion of Ace Combat 7. All that plus much more on this episode of Bits!"]]

Trailer Watch - April 2019

May 06, 2019 03:49 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

[[:encoded, "Your top 5 trailers for April 2019 include Skywalker rising, the clown prince of crime, your friend til the end, a desperate muscian and the Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Also included are some honorable mentions along with the worst trailer of the month. Remember to check out the website at bitsandflicks.com to get the full list of trailers for the month."]]

FLICKS #78: Pet Semetary

May 06, 2019 02:58 - 1 hour - 45.9 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news Bad Boys 3 loses its director, Fantastic Beasts 3 gets a release date and Game of Thrones goes dark, but not in the way you are likely thinking. Then in what we've been watching Jake might have something he wants to talk about while give my thoughts on the horror remake of Stephen King's Pet Semetary!"]]

Now Showing - Avengers: Endgame

May 05, 2019 23:53 - 2 hours - 78.9 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode I am joined by two special guests, Brian and James. Together we assemble to review Avengers: Endgame, likely the biggest film of the year as well as the end of a saga, an infinity saga, that started almost 11 years ago this month. This is an extra hefty episode but we had a lot to cover and I think we give a lot of bang for your metaphorical buck."]]

BITS #78: Abzu | MarZ

April 29, 2019 16:16 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in your gaming news Microsoft has released their very fist all-digital Xbox One, the Nintendo Switch travels to China, Neo Geo is planning a console revival and Sony confirms a date for the Playstation 5. Then in what we've been playing I get abstract with the chilltacular Abzu while Madcap strategizes against the undead in MarZ. All that plus much more on this episode of Bits!"]]

FLICKS #77: Shazam! | Little

April 19, 2019 03:06 - 1 hour - 73 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news we got a lot of Disney, a lot of Marvel and a ton of Star Wars to talk about. Then in what we've been watching Jake gives his impressions on the latest Tomb Raider film and the indie horror flick Knock Knock while I talk about that Game of Thrones premiere and then share my thoughts on two films, one where a kid becomes an adult in Shazam! and another where an adult becomes a kid in Little. All that and much much more on this episode of Flicks!"]]

BITS #77: Borderlands 3 announcement

April 12, 2019 22:07 - 1 hour - 62.8 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in your gaming news we go over more layoffs by Electronic Arts, Valve introducing their very own VR headset, the first official games for the Sega Mega Drive mini and a whole ton of Borderlands 3 stuff to get into. In what we've been playing I sit down and spin you a yarn of what it is like to hunt animals in Red Dead Redemption 2 and why you should never do it. All that plus much more on this episode of Bits!"]]

Trailer Watch - March 2019

April 08, 2019 01:51 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

[[:encoded, "Your top 5 trailers for March 2019 include the a sometimes blue genie, Charles Manson, Hollywood, a plastic fork and a couple geeky girls. Also included are some honorable mentions along with the worst trailer of the month. Remember to check out the website at bitsandflicks.com to get the full list of trailers for the month."]]

FLICKS #76: Us

April 06, 2019 16:34 - 1 hour - 47.1 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news Chucky's voice is revealed for the Childs Play reboot, THX is getting back into the theater business and proving once again that they just don't know how to die, MoviePass is back with a strangely familiar new plan. Then in what we've been watching I give my thoughts on a handful of films along with my review for Jordan Peele's Us. All that and much more on this episode of Flicks!"]]

BITS #76: Google Stadia | Apple Arcade

March 29, 2019 02:36 - 1 hour - 50.3 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in your gaming news we discuss the Halo franchise coming to the PC, No Man's Sky is getting a VR update and Days Gone for the PS4 gets a release date. Our bigger news though is the announcements of two brand new gaming streaming services, Google Stadia and Apple Arcade both of which we give our two cents on. Then in what we've been playing I talk about that Call of Duty Modern Warfare remaster and the newish arcade title from Sega House of the Dead Scarlet Dawn....

FLICKS #75: Captain Marvel

March 21, 2019 23:18 - 1 hour - 64.7 MB

[[:encoded, "Today on Flicks! in news marvel fans just can't be pleased, one director continues to fall from grace while another finds redemption and Disney finally sets a date for their 21st Century Fox acquisition. Then in what we've been watching Jake takes a return trip to Jurassic World for Fallen Kingdom while I give you the real scoop on Captain Marvel. All that and much more on this episode of Flicks!"]]

BITS #75: Project Warlock

March 13, 2019 21:58 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we go over your free games from Playstation and Xbox for the month of March as well as your new releases and what's coming soon. Then in news we discuss the Switch reveal for Pokemon Sword and Shield, Anthem's PS4 woes and Microsoft's latest Windows update disrupting all of PC gaming. Then in what we've been playing I have started a new PC game called Project Warlock and I share my initial impressions on this retro FPS. All that plus much more on this episode of...

BITS #75: Project Warlock

March 13, 2019 21:58 - 1 hour - 83.6 MB

For this episode, we go over your free games from Playstation and Xbox for the month of March as well as your new releases and what's coming soon. Then in news we discuss the Switch reveal for Pokemon Sword and Shield, Anthem's PS4 woes and Microsoft's latest Windows update disrupting all of PC gaming. Then in what we've been playing I have started a new PC game called Project Warlock and I share my initial impressions on this retro FPS. All that plus much more on this episode of Bits!

FLICKS #74: Happy Death Day 2U

March 10, 2019 14:40 - 1 hour - 68.4 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news Tom Cruise's next project edges closer to tomorrow, Rottentomatoes attempts to stop review bombing and the Oscar's happened and I got some stuff to say. Then in what we've been watching Jake has seen Deadpool 2 while I remind you once again why you should be watching the Orville before celebrating my death day with my review for Happy Death Day 2U. All that and more on this episode of Flicks!"]]

Trailer Watch - February 2019

March 07, 2019 01:21 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

[[:encoded, "Your top 5 trailers for February 2019 include the Beatles, Dwayne Johnson, a chill in the air, some pokemon and Octavia Spencer going psycho. Also included are some honorable mentions along with the worst trailer of the month. Remember to check out the website at bitsandflicks.com to get the full list of trailers for the month."]]

Now Showing - Alita: Battle Angel

March 04, 2019 02:34 - 2 hours - 78.9 MB

For this episode I review Alita: Battle Angel. After finding a disabled female cyborg in the trash heap under the floating city of Zalem, Dr. Ido repairs her only to find out that she is far more than just a simple cyborg. Join me as I review this long gestating project from James Cameron and Robert Rodriguez and breakdown why you should see it immediately.

BITS #74: Yoshi's Crafted World

February 28, 2019 01:05 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in your gaming news Reggie leaves Nintendo, Electronic Arts and Arenanet have some massive studio layoffs and the Razer store is shutting down (when was this even a thing?). Then in what we've been playing I dig into the free Resident Evil 2 dlc and have some more thoughts on Red Dead Redemption 2 while Madcap talks about two Switch titles, Daemon X Machina and the demo for Yoshi's Crafted World. All that plus much more on this episode of Bits!"]]

FLICKS #73: LEGO Movie 2 | Cold Pursuit

February 21, 2019 02:24 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news DC cancels some projects and greenlights some others, Bumblebee has apparently saved the Transformers franchise and the long gestating World War Z sequel gets cancelled. Then in what we've been watching I review the latest Liam Neeson action film Cold Pursuit and then visit Apocalypseburg in The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part. All that and much more on this episode of Flicks!"]]

BITS #73: Resident Evil 2 | Ace Combat 7

February 13, 2019 03:14 - 2 hours - 88 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in your gaming news Xbox Live is invading the Nintendo Switch and Activision/Blizzard faces a monumental number of layoffs in the wake of an underperforming year for the publishing giant. Then in what we've been playing I give some quick thoughts on the Anthem demo, the new battle royale game Apex Legends, the interactive movie The Late Shift and my full review of the Resident Evil 2 remake while Madcap takes to the skies in Ace Combat 7. All that plus much more...

FLICKS #72: Miss Bala | Polar

February 10, 2019 02:34 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news the DCEU gains a director but loses an actor and Resident Evil heads to the small screen. Then in what we've been watching Jake has a Happy Death Day while I review a couple of new Netflix films and then travel south of the border to meet Miss Bala. All that and more for this episode of Flicks!"]]

BITS #72: Jets and Guns 2

February 02, 2019 15:26 - 1 hour - 43 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in your gaming news Destiny developer Bungie leaves Activision, Gamestop finds new ways to anger their customers and EA creates a baffling release schedule for their highly anticipated Bioware release Anthem. Then in what we've been playing I give some early thoughts on Red Dead Redemption 2 while Madcap's wishes have come true with the release of Jets and Guns 2. All that plus much more on this episode of Bits!"]]

FLICKS #71: Glass | Bandersnatch

January 26, 2019 15:58 - 1 hour - 64 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news some old movie franchises find new life, Netflix gets slapped with a lawsuit and an exiled Pixar employee finds a safe haven. Then in what we've been watching Jake has a couple beloved novel to film adaptations to go over with The Martian and Ender's Game then we both choose our own adventure with the new Black Mirror movie Bandersnatch and then finally, I have reviews for the dramedy The Upside and the long awaited final film in M. Night Shyamalan's nea...

BITS #71: 2018 End of Year Special

January 18, 2019 00:50 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode we cover the year in video games for 2018! From high profile studio closures, acquisitions, and our noteworthy game releases of the year we cover it all. Some highlights include the fallout of Bethesda, Sony's bungling of the Playstation Classic, the mysterious vaporware from Atari along with a whole lot of other stuff you (like us) had forgotten about. So join us as we recall the good times and the bad times in video games from 2018."]]

FLICKS: 2018 Movie Catch-up Special

January 14, 2019 04:10 - 1 hour - 44.1 MB

[[:encoded, "For this special episode I review a massive 17 movies! 2018 saw a lot of movies get released and it was tough keeping up with all them. In an effort to get caught up on movies sitting in my back log I have gone ahead and recorded this episode where I give brief thoughts and impressions on each one. Join me as I go over each film one by one in this special catch-up episode. Movies reviewed for this episode are:\n\nA Wrinkle in Time\nThe Happytime Murders\nSuper Troopers 2\nGotti\n...

Now Showing - Aquaman

January 13, 2019 02:52 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode I review the fish man's very first feature film, Aquaman! The bastard child of Atlantis Arthur Curry (aka Aquaman) must fight to claim the throne after the current king Ocean Master declares war on the surface threatening all life. Join me as I get fishy with it (yes I said that) and breakdown what I thought of the film."]]

Trailer Watch - December 2018

January 11, 2019 01:07 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

[[:encoded, "Your top 5 trailer for December include Brightburn, Hotel Mumbai, Us, Men in Black: International, Godzilla: King of Monsters and Us. After I go over those be sure to stick around for my honorable mentions and my pick for the worst trailer of the month. Be sure to check out the full list of December trailers at bitsandflicks.com."]]

FLICKS #70: 2018 End of Year Special

January 11, 2019 00:23 - 2 hours - 87.4 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we look back at the year in movies for 2018 and reflect on the good, bad and mediocre. Join Jake and myself as we cover the franchises that bombed, the franchises that prevailed, the movie pass debacle, what happened to the Cloverfield movies, Marvel, DC and much much more from a year in movies that I believe to be one of the better ones on record."]]

Now Showing - Bumblebee

January 02, 2019 04:57 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode I review the latest Transformers movie Bumblebee. Arriving on Earth after fleeing his homeworld of Cybertron in search of refuge for the Autobots, Bumblebee is discovered by a young girl named Charlie who takes him in and repairs him. The two form an unlikely bond as they learn more about each other but once the Decepticons arrive Bumblebee must protect his new friend and Earth from their evil plot. Is this the best Transformers movie of them all? Join me as I br...

BITS #70: Overcooked 2

December 31, 2018 16:30 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we go over your free Playstation and Xbox games for the month of January as well as your gaming news including the long awaited Beyond Good and Evil sequel being announced as an online only title, Limited Run games ceasing all production on Vita versions of their upcoming titles and how the Playstation Classic got that massive 40 dollar price drop (stick around until the end of the episode for that last part). In what we've been playing Madcap gives his thoughts...

Now Showing - Mary Poppins Returns

December 29, 2018 01:30 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode I review Mary Poppins Returns, the follow to the classic Walt Disney production. Emily Blunt stars as the iconic Mary Poppins who returns to help the now adult Banks children in a moment of crisis. Does this sequel carry the same magic as the original and does it matter one way or the other? Join me as I give my thoughts on both those questions for this episode of Now Showing."]]

FLICKS #69: Welcome to Marwen

December 24, 2018 04:40 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news Bruce Willis signs on for some MoviePass feature films, the Uncharted movie loses its director and Netflix goes big in 2019. Then in what we've been watching I visit the tragic world of Welcome to Marwen. All that and much more on this episode of Flicks!"]]

Now Showing - Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse

December 23, 2018 18:38 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode I review Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse. After high schooler Miles Morales is bitten by a radioactive spider he finds himself confronted with an assortment of different spider people who have all been cast into the same universe after the villain Kingpin attempts to merge all realities together. Featuring a unique art style and a new spin on the classic Spider-man origin story I was primed to experience what is being hailed as the best Spider-man movie of all ...

BITS #69: Super Smash Bros. Ultiamte

December 17, 2018 22:42 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in your gaming news Mortal Kombat 11 has been announced, Street Fighter gets lambasted with ads and Epic Games uses their Fortnite success to try and take over the digital streaming market. Then in what we've been playing I give a rundown on the throwback platformer with attitude Rad Rodgers while Madcap speaks his peace about the latest Super Smash Brothers for the Switch. All that plus much more on this episode of Bits!"]]

FLICKS #68: Anna and the Apocalypse

December 16, 2018 01:32 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news Hulu is upping its anime game, Movie Pass restructures its services once again, Netflix continues to prove they will greenlight anything and Youtube exits the subscription based programming market. Then in what we've been watching Jake talks about the new series Nightfliers while I spread the yuletide cheer with the zombie christmas musical Anna and the Apocalypse. All that and much more on this episode of Flicks!"]]

Trailer Watch - November 2018

December 07, 2018 04:44 - 18 minutes - 15.7 MB

Your top 5 trailer for November include Detective Pikachu, Once Upon a Deadpool, Zoo, Fighting with the Family and Dumbo. After I go over those be sure to stick around for my honorable mentions and my pick for the worst trailer of the month. Be sure to check out the full list of November trailers at bitsandflicks.com.

BITS #68: No Man's Sky - Abyss and Visions updates

December 07, 2018 03:37 - 1 hour - 51.1 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we go over your free Xbox and Playstation games for the month of December (spoiler, there isn't much) before getting into your gaming news which is pretty light as we move into the end of the year. In what we've been playing I have some things to say about both of the latest No Man's Sky updates for the Abyss and Visions while Madcap gives some updates on Starlink and Mario Party. All that plus much more on this episode of Bits!"]]

Now Showing - Ralph Breaks the Internet

December 01, 2018 19:14 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode I review Ralph Breaks the Internet, the long awaited sequel to Wreck-it Ralph. This time Ralph and Venellope must travel into the internet in a race against time to save the arcade game Sugar Rush from being retired at their arcade. Join me as I cover all the ins and outs of this coin-op adventure and breakdown whether it stacks up to the original or not."]]

FLICKS #67: Fantastic Beasts 2 | Ballad of Buster Scruggs

November 30, 2018 04:48 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we are pretty light on general news this episode but we will talk a little about that new Lion King teaser and then discuss that potential Pirates of the Carribbean reboot. Then in what we've been watching (jake) while I have an eclectic mix of movies to discuss from the latest film in the millennium novels series The Girl in the Spiders Web, the Coen brothers Netflix original anthology film The Ballad of Buster Scruggs and finally my epic rant about the new Fan...

Now Showing - Creed 2

November 26, 2018 00:12 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode I review Creed 2, the follow up to the surprise success Rocky spin-off film. This time Adonis Creed must face down the son of the man who killed his father Apollo Creed, Viktor Drago. Meanwhile Rocky must face the ghosts of his past when he is forced to confront Ivan Drago once again. Please join me as I discuss the successes and potential downfalls of the film in this spoiler-free review."]]

BITS #67: Pokemon: Let's Go Pikachu

November 21, 2018 02:18 - 1 hour - 49.3 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in your gaming news we have Microsoft purchasing more smaller game developers, Electronic Arts announcing Command & Conquer game remasters and Sony pulling out of E3 2019 after a 24 year run. In what we've been playing Madcap chooses Pokemon: Let's Go Pikachu for the Nintendo Switch and finds it to be a surprisingly fun experience. All that plus much more on this episode of Bits!"]]

FLICKS #66: Overlord | Suspiria

November 18, 2018 17:58 - 1 hour - 66.3 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news the television company AMC is getting into the movie business, Disney won't let their characters stay dead and the world mourns as an iconic figure in the entertainment industry passes away. Then in what we've been watching Jake has some batman animated series to talk about while I talk about the Haunting of Hill House, The Purge TV series and review the WW2 action/horror movie Overlord. All that and much more on this episode of Flicks!"]]

BITS #66: RE7 - End of Zoe

November 12, 2018 04:13 - 1 hour - 51.3 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we have your free games for Xbox and Playstation for the month of October along with a long discussion on the final reveal of all the titles that will be available on the Playstation Classic. Then in what we've been playing I finish up my playthrough of all Resident Evil 7 DLC with my thoughts on the End of Zoe expansion while Madcap gives an update on his Starlink adventures. All that plus much more on this episode of Bits!"]]

Trailer Watch - October 2018

November 08, 2018 03:51 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode we cover the trailers for The Curse of La Llorona, The Exorcism of Hannah Grace, The Upside, Cold Pursuit and Bird Box. Included are also a handful of honorable mentions, my pick for worst trailer of the month and don't forget to visit bitsandflicks.com for the full list of October trailers."]]

FLICKS #65: Halloween | Disenchantment

November 04, 2018 16:55 - 1 hour - 43.3 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news the Syfy channel is looking to ressurect some 80's horror movies, the Wonder Woman sequel gets a new release date and that fragile Marvel/Netflix alliance seems to be falling apart. In what we've been watching Jake gets Disenchanted with Netflix while I check in at the El Royale for some bad times and then go trick or stabbing with the latest Halloween reboot. All that and much more in this episode of Flicks!"]]

Bites and Frights 2018

October 28, 2018 03:08 - 1 hour - 48.7 MB

[[:encoded, "Hello and welcome to Bites and Frights! This is our inaugural Halloween special where we try to scare up some spooky good times for you with some of our favorite videogames and films in the spirit of all Hallows Eve. This time we are going over our favorite horror videogame moments, things that scared us or just plain creeped us out. Then we have our individual lists of foreign horror films to go over with a wide range of selections from gory, scary and even kind of funny. So ple...

BITS #65: Starlink | The Coma: Recut

October 27, 2018 13:17 - 1 hour - 47.5 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we go over your recent releases such as Black Ops 4 and Soul Caliber 6 before getting into what we've been playing. I continue my journey through all the Resident Evil 7 DLC and begin a new game with The Coma: Recut while Madcap discusses his early thoughts on the new space shooter/sim Starlink. All that plus much more on this episode of Bits!"]]

FLICKS #64: A Star is Born | Venom

October 21, 2018 03:20 - 1 hour - 37.1 MB

[[:encoded, "Today on Flicks! in news DC acquires a new marvel refugee, a new movie studio enters the streaming service game and that Star Wars tv show gets a title along with a hint at what it is all about. Then in what we've been watching, along with some other films, I have my reviews for the latest remake of A Star is Born and the not-really-a-marvel movie Venom!"]]

BITS #64: Super Mario Party | Friday the 13th

October 15, 2018 02:08 - 1 hour - 52.1 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, we go over your free Xbox and Playstation games for the month of October and some general gaming news including new releases and how Sony now allows cross-platform play. Then in what we've been playing I discuss the ending to God of War and my experiences with some Resident Evil 7 DLC while Madcap gives us some insight into the new Super Mario Party for the Switch. All that plus much more on this episode of Bits!"]]

FLICKS #63: The House With A Clock In Its Walls

October 07, 2018 18:12 - 1 hour - 51.9 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode, in news Netflix has some major franchises coming exclusively to their service as, that Alita Battle Angel movie still can't find a good release date, Deadpool 2 gets a fun PG-13 rating and a popular Korean zombie movie preps for an American remake. Then in what we've been watching, Jake and I both descend into Trench 11 while I gallantly enter the House with a Clock in its Walls. All that and much more in this episode of Flicks!"]]

Trailer Watch: September 2018

October 07, 2018 15:20 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

[[:encoded, "For this episode we cover the trailers for Mary Poppins Returns, Captain Marvel, Dark Phoenix, Anna and the Apocalypse and The Ballad of Buster Scruggs. Included are also a handful of honorable mentions, my\npick for worst trailer of the month and don't forget to visit bitsandflicks.com for the full list of September trailers."]]

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