Backrooms Explodes While Horror Dominates the Box Office

The Odyssey Dominates, Pinocchio Unstrung & Motor City Reviews

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey [https://flickdirect.com/movies/11337/the-odyssey/movie.ashx] continues dominating the global box office, proving once again that audiences will show up for true theatrical event filmmaking. Guy T. Wehman is joined by FlickDirect's Allison Rose and Stephen Leibowitz to break down the latest box office numbers, discuss why IMAX continues driving ticket sales, and examine the films succeeding—and struggling—this summer. Stephen reviews the horror reimagining Pinocchio Unstrung, featuring Robert Englund as the voice of Jiminy Cricket, while Allison discusses Motor City, the 1977-set revenge thriller starring Alan Ritchson, Ben Foster, and Shailene Woodley that tells nearly its entire story with only five lines of dialogue. The episode concludes with Classic Picks of the Week featuring Pinocchio, Basic Instinct, and Unforgiven, followed by a preview of FlickDirect's San Diego Comic-Con coverage and the excitement surrounding Avengers: Doomsday. Episode Chapters * 00:00 – Welcome to FlickRadio * 01:04 – The Odyssey Dominates the Box Office * 08:22 – Pinocchio Unstrung Review * 11:06 – Motor City Review * 13:29 – Classic Picks of the Week * 15:03 – San Diego Comic-Con Preview

Moana’s Box Office Bomb, The Odyssey Review & Remembering Sam Neill

Disney's live-action Moana is struggling at the box office while family audiences continue turning out for Toy Story 5 and other summer releases. Guy T. Wehman is joined by FlickDirect's Allison Rose and Stephen Leibowitz to break down Hollywood's latest winners, disappointments, and what the numbers mean for studios. The team also reviews Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, discussing its breathtaking scope, standout performances, IMAX presentation, and whether its three-hour runtime is justified. Plus, they share their thoughts on Horse Girls and Reading Lolita in Tehran. The episode concludes with a tribute to the late Sam Neill and this week's Classic Picks of the Week, featuring Dead Calm, The Hunt for Red October, and Jason and the Argonauts. Episode Chapters * 00:00 – Welcome to FlickRadio * 00:59 – Moana's Box Office Bomb & Summer Movie Trends * 06:35 – Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Review * 09:03 – New Release Roundup * 10:58 – Remembering Sam Neill & Classic Picks of the Week

Supergirl Stumbles While Evil Dead Burn Ignites Horror Fans

Supergirl continues to struggle at the box office as Guy T. Wehman joins Allison Rose and Stephen Leibowitz for another edition of FlickRadio Movie Talk. This week, the crew examines why Warner Bros. and DC continue to face challenges building a successful cinematic universe, whether superhero fatigue has finally set in, and why audiences continue embracing original ideas and strong horror films instead. The conversation also covers the latest box office numbers, including Toy Story 5, Minions & Monsters, and the continued success of family films during the summer movie season. The team reviews this week's biggest new releases, including Evil Dead Burn and Disney's live-action Moana, while discussing franchise fatigue, practical effects versus CGI, and the future direction of major Hollywood studios. As always, the episode concludes with another round of classic movie picks featuring Sex, Lies, and Videotape, Darkman, and Disney's Song of the South. It's another entertaining mix of movie reviews, box office analysis, industry insight, and classic film discussion only on FlickRadio. Episode Chapters * 00:00 - Intro * 01:07 - Supergirl's Box Office Collapse * 05:47 - Minions & Monsters Box Office * 08:58 - Evil Dead Burn Review * 10:13 - Live-Action Moana Review * 12:51 - Classic Picks of the Week * 14:47 - Outro Listen to more episodes at FlickRadio.net [https://FlickRadio.net].

Toy Story 5 Stays on Top as Supergirl Struggles at the Box Office

Toy Story 5 continues its impressive run at the top of the box office as Guy T. Wehman joins Allison Rose and Stephen Leibowitz for another edition of FlickRadio Movie Talk. This week, the team discusses why family films continue to dominate summer theaters, the disappointing performance of Supergirl, and whether superhero movies are finally beginning to lose their grip on audiences. The conversation also explores the state of movie theaters, why smaller-budget films continue to outperform expectations, and whether Hollywood needs to rethink how it develops blockbuster franchises. Plus, the crew reviews this week's biggest releases, including Minions and the historical drama Young Washington, while looking ahead to the rest of the summer movie season. As always, the episode wraps up with another round of classic movie picks featuring Cocktail, Young Mr. Lincoln, and The Patriot. It's another entertaining mix of movie reviews, box office analysis, Hollywood discussion, and classic film appreciation only on FlickRadio. Episode Chapters * 00:00 - Intro * 01:21 - Toy Story 5 Stays Number One * 02:03 - Summer Family Movies and Box Office Trends * 02:48 - Supergirl's Box Office Struggles * 04:03 - Disclosure Day and Steven Spielberg * 05:50 - Is It Time to Rethink Superhero Movies? * 09:57 - Minions Review * 11:38 - Young Washington Review * 13:07 - Classic Picks of the Week * 15:02 - Outro Listen to more episodes at FlickRadio.net [https://FlickRadio.net].

Toy Story 5 Soars While Supergirl Faces a Tough Opening Weekend

Toy Story 5 proves there's still plenty of life left in Pixar's flagship franchise as it delivers one of the biggest openings of the year. On this week's FlickRadio Movie Talk, Guy T. Wehman joins Allison Rose and Stephen Leibowitz to break down the latest box office numbers, including the continued strength of family films, the state of movie theaters, and why summer 2026 is shaping up to be one of the strongest theatrical seasons in years. The crew also reviews this week's biggest new releases, including DC's Supergirl, the World War II drama Lucky Strike, and Angelina Jolie's emotional drama Couture. Along the way, they discuss Hollywood expectations, franchise fatigue, the future of theaters, and why some films connect with audiences while others struggle to find their footing. Classic movie picks round out the show with Dirty Dancing, Ruthless People, and Tim Burton's Batman. It's another entertaining mix of box office analysis, movie reviews, industry insight, and classic film discussion only on FlickRadio. Episode Chapters * 00:00 - Intro * 01:27 - Toy Story 5 Dominates the Box Office * 03:02 - Summer Box Office Trends * 04:22 - Michael and Family Movie Success * 05:45 - Are Movie Theaters in Trouble? * 07:16 - Supergirl Review * 10:14 - Lucky Strike Review * 10:58 - Couture Review * 12:43 - Classic Picks of the Week * 15:14 - Outro Listen to more episodes at FlickRadio.net [https://FlickRadio.net].