two chicks talking about flicks: a podcast

In this episode of Chick Flicks, McKenzie and Bridget discuss Presence, a new film by Steven Soderbergh.Advertised as a haunted house movie from the perspective of a ghost, the true twist of Presence is that it is actually a family drama. Chick Flicks is a film review podcast hosted by McKenzie Chapman and Bridget Hovell. You…

It’s 2025 — what’s new with you? McKenzie and Bridget are back after a hiatus to talk about their favorite books, shows, and movies of 2024.Tune in to hear about the age gaps, grumpy men, fantasy worlds, lonely girls, and murder mysteries that we loved.Chick Flicks is a film review podcast hosted by McKenzie Chapman…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…