Bits And Flicks

[[: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."]]

[[: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!"]]

[[: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 time. Are they right or are they wrong? Let's find out..."]]

[[: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!"]]

[[: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!"]]

[[: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!"]]

[[: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."]]

[[: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 Fantastic Beasts film, The Crimes of Grindelwald. All that and much more on this episode of Flicks!"]]

[[: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."]]

[[: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!"]]

[[: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!"]]

[[: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!"]]

[[: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."]]

[[: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!"]]

[[: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 please join us as we promise that it won't be too scary inside...maybe."]]

[[: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!"]]

[[: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!"]]

[[: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!"]]

[[: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!"]]

[[: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."]]