Flix And A Six

Ok, has everyone settled down yet? No? Good we haven’t either. Adrenaline pulsing through your body for an entire week probably isn’t great for your health, but damn the consequences! The moment we’ve all been waiting for has come and gone, you’ve seen The Last Jedi, and now you should be ready to hear what we think. Man did we think. This movie is packed full of content, and so is our episode. But, love it or hate it, that’s what we do. Of course, we do it drinking (yet another) delicious beer, Southern Tier Citra Hopped Live Pale Ale, continuing our epic run of good choices. I guess that’s all we can say at this point. We’ll let our delirious episode of do the talking. Flix & a Six. Live. The Spinchoon.

No seriously spoilers, wait till you see it. Did I mention spoilers? This episode is full, so full of spoilers. For the love of all that is good and holy (the force) spoilers! We also drink beer. But then, spoilers.

So…. Free Fire was fun! Honestly it’s a movie where you just think back about all the stupid lines and injuries and situations. The incredulity of it all. Simultaneously smart and dumb….. You know just like your typical episode of Flix & a Six…. Moving on, we sampled the newest release of Game of Thrones beer from Ommegang: Winter Is Here. We catch up on each other’s week on air (no we couldn’t do it off air), dabble in some news, discuss the movie universe landscape, and we discuss the rise of A24. This episode, as described by Anthony when we finished, is “Peak Flix & a Six.” Well there you have it, this week is quintessential Flix & a Six, only on The Spinchoon!

MURDER! You know, for a movie about a murder and it being inspired by a heinous crime, this is a surprisingly light affair, at least for periods of the movie. It’s a good movie! Not earth shattering Oscar bait, not Suicide Squad, just a solid movie to be enjoyed for what it is. So we just have some fun talking about it. In this episode there’s no shocking news to cover, you know, except for the (hopefully) glorious return of Al’s Ales! And speaking of ales, we drank some delicious, delicious Southern Tier Warlock Imperial Stout. Did we mention it was delicious? So we’ve been on a damn good run of beers here? Where is here? It’s Flix & a Six, only on The Spinchoon!

It’s fine if you can’t pronounce Stone Xocoveza, we had to look up a pronunciation just so we could do the episode. It was…. unique. You should give it a try though we definitely didn’t hate it. Of course, you might be wondering why this synopsis kicks off with beer talk, which definitely isn’t our standard form, but it’s definitely the most interesting thing about our topics this week. Don’t let that dissuade you from listening; just because Justice League was (predictably) bland, doesn’t mean we didn’t make some fun of our own. No, discussions of chemical explosions in Al’s backyard, daring thefts, and Henry Cavill’s upper lip make for plenty of fun. So tune in for a new Flix & a Six, only on The Spinchoon!

Thor matters. We’re just as surprised as you are. This is already one of the top MCU movies in what is becoming a ridiculous catalog of titles. It’s also freaking hysterical. This isn’t a superhero movie, it’s an ensemble action comedy. I mean nonstop, laugh out loud funny comedy. So…. think Guardians of the Galaxy. Just don’t get it confused, they are not ripping this off. And that’s why this movie is worth watching, because if you’ve been listening to us, you know that making a different genre of movie is the only way the MCU can stay fresh. We have this conversation set against the backdrop of an incredibly delicious beer: Rogue Hazelnut Brown Nectar. This might rank among Anthony and Al’s top 3 for Flix & a Six beers. Of course, we open this all with some fun news items (Star Wars, Lord of the Rings (!!!), Justice League) from the movie landscape, so if you’re not down for that skip to around minute 50 for the Thor only (as if we don’t ramble) stuff. Great beer, great movie, great fun, great new episode o

Who would have thought we’d be doing a Jackie Chan movie in 2017? Although, exactly what constitutes a “Jackie Chan Movie” seems to be up to debate, as one of our hosts may have had false expectations coming in to this one. Still, it’s good to see Jackie kicking ass on screen again. We got to discuss it while drinking one of the quirky Dogfish Head offerings: Flesh and Blood IPA. But that’s not all. Oh no. If you want to skip our news and story telling sections, fast forward to about the 43rd minute for movie discussion only, but if you want some culture, play the entire episode. And by culture I mean Justice League speculation, movie review embargoes, the potential Disney acquisition of 21st Century Fox, and the piece de resistance: Al getting trolled on Twitter by Freddie Prinze Jr.. You read that correctly, it happened last week, and it’s phenomenal. So don’t you dare fast forward. A jam packed episode is up next on Flix & a Six, only on The Spinchoon!

A Halloween special! Yea we know, it’s airing November 2nd, but it’s right here with the past week of Halloween festivities. It also allowed us to squeeze in at least one pumpkin beer, in keeping with the theme, and it was a good one. We featured Two Roads Roadsmary’s Baby, so we have all sorts of pumpkin/horror movie/Halloween tie-ins. Plus, all the best shows have special Halloween episodes, so allow us to shake off the vagaries of the calendar. Anyway…. We saw It! Now we’re here to talk about It, and folks, we sure did talk about it. This episode is chock full of content, ranging from the strange to the insane, the important to the inane. And, apologies, but it gets 50 sorts of weird at the end, so hopefully you survive. No seriously, don’t say we didn’t warn you; Anthony barely made it to the finish line after the topic Al brought up. So enjoy a spooky installment of Flix & a Six, only on The Spinchoon!

We’re Back! That’s right, Flix & a Six is back, and hopefully better than ever. We apologize for our hiatus, but we’re glad you decided to stick around. We address our mysterious disappearance, with a little state of the union discussion (highlights include: discovering a hidden stash of Nazi paraphernalia, bachelor party antics, wedding hijinks, and honeymoon travel angst), as well as some info on how we have decided to tweak the show format juuuust a little. Don’t worry, we’re still the show that you all kinda like a little bit. We also tackle some news that’s near, and dear, to our viewing hearts. All of this is just an appetizer to the main course: Kingsman: The Golden Circle. Man do we like these movies (Spoiler Alert I know…..). Finally we sample our second Gray Sail Brewing Beer, their Extra Pale Ale, Flying Jenny. Welcome back, beloved audience, to a brand new episode of Flix & a Six, only on The Spinchoon!

Tom Hardy fans rejoice! This week our focus (Ok we might have been pretty unfocused in this episode. There was some medium to heavy rambling) was on Legend, the Tom Hardy feature that features twice the Tom Hardy. Of course, when it comes to Flix & a Six, you know that’s not all you’re gonna get: there was some breaking news that’s not really breaking by the time you listen (In fairness, the Star Wars news was fresh when we were originally supposed to air, but one of the hosts missed that day…. and the next…. We won’t say which but his name MIGHT rhyme with Shmanthony Shmostanzo.), beer (obviously), and even a possible sneak peek at an upcoming episode topic. Speaking of beer, we’re building a new streak of good beers, with this week’s Cricket Hill Brewing’s Jersey Summer Breakfast Ale performing very well. So follow along with this newest offering from Flix & a Six, only on The Spinchoon!

It’s that time. What time? THAT fucking time. That time where Anthony finally saw Scott Pilgrim vs The World, and so we get to talk about it. Thankfully, he liked it, otherwise this may have been our final episode. And how could he not like it? This movies is just flat out fun start to finish; by turns it’s absurd, funny, action packed, and makes you feel just a bit. We’re in lesbians with this movie (yes that’s a reference), and we don’t care who knows it. What’s more, we drank some delicious beer, namely Two Roads Workers Comp Saison. So choose your weapon accordingly, as we bring the fight to you on the latest Flix & a Six, only on The Spinchoon!

Ok fine, that title is a little clunky, but we liked the whole “Rock you like a Hurricane” thing, and also we’ll do whatever we want. If you’ve got a better idea for a title, send it our way. We won’t do anything with it, but we will deal with the shame like adults. Or whatever. Anyway, we talked about Atomic Blonde, and beer (bonus beer content: both Keegan Ales Hurricane Kitty and assorted Al’s Ales), and the Walking Dead, and all sorts of stuff because, again, whatever we want. Plus, if you’ve been with us a while, it’s what you love about us, or at least it’s what you’ve come to expect. So enjoy the newest episode (or whatever) of Flix & a Six, only on The Spinchoon!

Dunkirk. Stone Brewing Stochasticity Hifi + Lofi Mixtape. Our movie and beer. A minimalist description in deference to a minimalist movie. Here on Flix & a Six, only on the Spinchoon.

It’s the long awaited return of the beloved Newburgh Brewing beer! It’s the brand new LagerBoss, fresh out of the tap, and delivered in a Crowler for our drinking pleasure. It was fantastic. Anthony was obsessed with it. Actually he got weird. Really weird. O Al liked LagerBoss, too, for what that’s worth. The weirdness didn’t stop us from having a damn good recording on our first in person recording in a wHile, though. We should probably mention that our movie of the week was Passengers at this point. Fairly important detail when we tell you what the weekly movie is. So yea, Passengers….. Anyway, if you want to know what our thoughts on the movie were, maybe check in on the new episode of Flix & a Six, only on The Spinchoon!

Something new! We try to keep it fresh here at The Spinchoon (no one likes stale pizza…. or ideas) so we went with something fun and new on HBO. We tackled the first two parts of a proposed trilogy of sports mockumentaries from the sick, twisted mind of Andy Samberg. Tour de Pharmacy and 7 Days in Hell. Drop everything and watch these (they’re both only about 45 minutes long) and check out the laugh filled episode (at least our laughs but we hope you laugh too) we have for you. We wash down this spicy treat with the newest iteration of Al’s Ales (or at least one of us did): Al’s Ales Amber Ale, also known as the Quadrilogy. So ride on in, sit down with your favorite beer, and listen to the newest Flix & a Six, only on The Spinchoon!

Blockbuster Movie sighting! Spider-Man: Homecoming is out and it’s a hit. And we loved it as much as anyone. The newest entry into the MCU was always going to catch our attention, and just like the other recent superhero movies we’ve discussed, this one succeeds on the strength of its story away from skyscrapers and explosions. Plus the cast was stellar. We wash this sweet episode down with Wells Banana Bread Beer, which as advertised, tastes like banana bread. Do with that information whatever you think necessary. But more importantly, tune into the newest Flix & a Six, only on The Spinchoon!

Baby Driver. Dogfish Head Beer to Drink Music to ’17 Tropical Blonde Ale, which is, per the labeling “A liquid soundtrack for welcoming warmer weather.” If you’ve seen the movie (which if you haven’t go see it now, then come back because we’re on a hot streak and this episode is gold) you know how the soundtrack is intrinsically tied to the movie. So beer and movie are a match made in heaven. As are the script, actors, set pieces, and music within the movie. It’s a rare cinematic achievement: a perfectly crafted film entirely fitting Edgar Wright’s style. Just like this episode is true to the Flix & a Six form: beer, movie, rambling, random references, Mass Effect (Plot Twist: it was brought up by Anthony this time!), and absurd tangents….. And Star Wars. Obviously….. ahem….. anyway…. NEW FLIX & A SIX IS BACK AFTER A HOLIDAY BREAK, ONLY ON THE SPINCHOON!

At the conclusion of our recording, Anthony said “This was our best episode.” The stakes are high. If you’ve been listening along with us (all 3 of you) you’ve heard us mention Mr. Nobody before. Well the moment that no more than one of you has been waiting for has finally arrived, because that’s our topic today. We have thoughts. Oh, do we have thoughts for you. If you’ve seen this movie (and if not go change that, it’s on Netflix, you have no excuse not to) and don’t have thoughts, then you might have slept through it. But that’s not all, because we have all the things you love best about Flix & a Six: ridiculous tangents, self-referential inside jokes you probably can’t follow (not your fault), an Al’s Ales (Al’s Ales!) original, Star Wars news, Arrested Development jokes. It’s a jam-packed, classic episode. So now you’re prepared to listen to an all-timer, the latest episode of Flix & a Six, only on The Spinchoon!

That’s right, THAT Dark Knight. You love it, we love it. Everyone loves it, and we love to talk about it. Sure we talked about some other things too (our love of all things Nolan, the excellent Pete Holmes Badman, Forgetting Sarah Marshall [again? how did we manage that?], etc), but we went all in on the main attraction. Plus our beer of the week, Kona Big Wave Golden Ale, gets its due. It’s the episode you deserve, even if it’s not the one you need right now (we do think you should drop everything and listen right now though). So get ready to enjoy a brand new Flix & a Six, only on The Spinchoon!

We tackled a whole mess of stuff here. Like all over the damn map. The highlights: Beer! (obviously…. It’s Stone Delicious IPA by the way. Pretty tasty), Adam West (RIP Batman. There’s some good content of his from a month ago here), the new Black Panther trailer, and obviously the main attraction: Sausage Party. Like an orgy of content (see what I did there?). It all came together pretty nicely if I do say so myself. Or maybe it’s just a shitshow. You be the judge. Just know that we don’t care what you think (or whatever…… please don’t be mad at us we love you). A new Flix & a Six! On The Spinchoon!