two chicks talking about flicks: a podcast

Your prayers have been answered… Chick Flicks is back! In this episode, McKenzie and Bridget discuss the latest installment in The Conjuring franchise. Listen in to hear us evaluate this tepid film against Stephen King’s The Shining, discuss whether or not Episcopalians can get possessed, and share the new books and movies that we are digging! Chick…

In this episode of Chick Flicks, McKenzie and Bridget discuss the new horror film Weapons. Directed by Zach Cregger, the same creative force behind the 2022 film Barbarian, Weapons stars a large ensemble cast and mixes horror with Cregger’s comedy roots. Tune in to hear McKenzie and Bridget discuss its themes and also go long…

In this episode of Chick Flicks, McKenzie and Bridget revisit 2002’s 28 Days Later, a film directed by Danny Boyle that revitalized and changed the zombie subgenre. We also discuss 28 Years Later, the newest installment of this franchise that sees Boyle reteam with screenwriter Alex Garland. Tune in to hear us talk about the…

Death has a design and McKenzie has a new favorite franchise. In this episode of Chick Flicks, we cover the latest installment of Final Destination. Tune in to hear an overview of this storied franchise, our favorite moments from the new film, and what other films, books, and tv shows we are enjoying. Chick Flicks…

In this episode of Chick Flicks, Bridget and McKenzie cover The Monkey, the most recent film from horror director Osgood Perkins. Based on a short story by Stephen King, The Monkey is more slapstick than Perkins’ 2024 hit Long Legs but no less successful at winning Bridget and McKenzie over. Chick Flicks is a film…

In this episode of Chick Flicks, McKenzie and Bridget cover a classic, The Blair Witch Project (1999). Undoubtedly the most famous found footage movie of all, The Blair Witch Project was made on a shoe-string budget and relied upon the talents of its three lead actors to shoot and script the film. The real horror…

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…