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 is a film review podcast hosted by McKenzie Chapman and Bridget Hovell. You can email us at chickflickspodcast@gmail. McKenzie and Bridget are on letterboxed as @kenzchap and @brovell ...
Jun 01, 2025•47 min
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 review podcast hosted by McKenzie Chapman and Bridget Hovell. You can follow Chick Flicks on instagram @chickflickspod and email us at chickflickspodcast@gmail. McKenzie and Bridget ar...
Apr 30, 2025•51 min
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 story of the Blair Witch Project may be...uncompensated labor and latent misogyny! Chick Flicks is a film review podcast hosted by McKenzie Chapman and Bridget Hovell. You can email us ...
Apr 01, 2025•47 min
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 can follow us on Letterboxd at @brovell and @kenzchap. Email us at chickflickspodcast@gmail.
Feb 17, 2025•50 min
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 and Bridget Hovell, and you can follow them on Letterboxd: @KenzChap and @Brovell . Email us at chickflickspodcast@gmail.com....
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 13 min
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 The Thing, Xander Budnick, Michael Clayton, and more!
Mar 31, 2024•51 min
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 for practical effects.
Feb 20, 2024•48 min
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 a plot. Listen in to help decide what is more realistic, the doomed werewolf David's romance with Nurse Alex Price or the film's famous transformation scene....
Jan 30, 2024•53 min
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 shot of snot ever. Follow Chick Flicks @chickflickspod on Instagram and Twitter and email us at chickflickspodcast@gmail.com....
Jan 22, 2023•48 min
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 of time to share their thoughts on this film. Chick Flicks is a film review podcast hosted by McKenzie Chapman and Bridget Hovell. You can follow Chick Flicks on instagr...
Nov 07, 2022•43 min•Season 7Ep. 75
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 heroine, played by Megan Fox. Chick Flicks is a film review podcast hosted by McKenzie Chapman and Bridget Hovell. You can follow Chick Fli...
Feb 07, 2022•55 min•Season 6Ep. 74
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 and Kiera Knightley. Chick Flicks is a film review podcast hosted by McKenzie Chapman and Bridget Hovell. You can follow Chick Flicks on instagram and twitter @chickflickspod and ...
Jan 24, 2022•49 min•Season 6Ep. 73
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 Jack Black and a gaggle of kids. Chick Flicks is a film review podcast hosted by McKenzie Chapman and Bridget Hovell. You can follow Chick Flicks on instagram and twitter @chic...
Nov 11, 2021•42 min•Season 6Ep. 72
The man, the myth, the spice! In this episode of Chick Flicks, at long last, McKenzie and Bridget talk about DUNE (2021). This film adaptation of the sci-fi classic is directed by Denis Villeneuve and stars Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, and Oscar Isaac as members of a feudal family who are tasked with stewarding a desert planet called Arrakis. Chick Flicks is a film review podcast hosted by McKenzie Chapman and Bridget Hovell. You can follow Chick Flicks on instagram and twitter @chickfli...
Oct 25, 2021•34 min
Bridget and McKenzie discuss two new horror movies in this episode of Chick Flicks, Werewolves Within and Malignant. Directed by Josh Ruben, Werewolves Within is based on a video game and stars Sam Richardson and Milana Vayntrub. Malignant is the latest feature from horror auteur James Wan and stars Annabelle Wallis as a woman trapped in a neo-giallo nightmare. Chick Flicks is a film review podcast hosted by McKenzie Chapman and Bridget Hovell. You can follow Chick Flicks on instagram and twitte...
Oct 11, 2021•45 min
In this episode of Chick Flicks, McKenzie and Bridget discuss a classic spy movie and... a James Bond film. In Spy (2015) Melissa McCarthy teams up with Paul Feig for a comedic spy thriller that also features Jason Statham and Rose Bryne. In Goldfinger (1964) Sean Connery stars as Bond, James Bond. This film made the Chick Flicks cohosts feel as though they were dying from "skin suffocation." Chick Flicks is a film review podcast hosted by McKenzie Chapman and Bridget Hovell. You can follow Chic...
Sep 28, 2021•51 min•Season 6Ep. 70
In this episode of Chick Flicks, Bridget and McKenzie discuss two men... and their pigs. Babe (1995) is a beloved nineties classic, directed by Chris Noonan, produced by George Miller, and starring James Cromwell as a kindly farmer and Christine Cavanaugh/some truly wonderful puppetry as the titular pig. Pig (2021) is directed by Michael Sarnoski and stars Nic Cage as a former star chef who searches for his stolen truffle-hunting pig. Chick Flicks is a film review podcast hosted by McKenzie Chap...
Sep 13, 2021•52 min•Season 6Ep. 69
In this Chicklet, McKenzie and Bridget discuss the much-anticipated reboot of Candyman. Directed by Nia DaCosta, Candyman (2021) stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Teyonah Parris as an artist and his girlfriend who are pulled into the lore of Candyman. Chick Flicks is a film review podcast hosted by McKenzie Chapman and Bridget Hovell. You can follow Chick Flicks on instagram and twitter @chickflickspod and email us at chickflickspodcast@gmail.com
Aug 30, 2021•27 min
In this episode of Chick Flicks, McKenzie and Bridget discuss two films by the much-maligned director M. Night Shyamalan: The Visit and The Sixth Sense. The Visit (2015) is often described as Shyamalan's comeback film while the Sixth Sense (1999) was a cultural sensation that launched the director's career. Chick Flicks is a film review podcast hosted by McKenzie Chapman and Bridget Hovell. You can follow Chick Flicks on instagram and twitter @chickflickspod and email us at chickflickspodcast@gm...
Aug 16, 2021•49 min•Season 6Ep. 1
In this Chicklet Bridget and McKenzie review the new A24 film The Green Knight. Written and directed by David Lowery, the Green Knight stars Dev Patel as medieval f*ck boy Sir Gawain. Chick Flicks is a film review podcast hosted by McKenzie Chapman and Bridget Hovell. You can follow Chick Flicks on instagram and twitter @chickflickspod and email us at chickflickspodcast@gmail.
Aug 02, 2021•19 min•Season 5Ep. 70
In this episode of Chick Flicks, McKenzie and Bridget talk about two films about older men connecting with younger women over art. In Kogonada's Columbus (2017), John Cho and Haley Lu Richardson bond over architecture and parents in Ohio. Josh Radnor's film, Liberal Arts (2012) sees the sitcom actor romancing Elizabeth Olsen's nineteen-year-old character. Chick Flicks is a film review podcast hosted by McKenzie Chapman and Bridget Hovell. You can follow Chick Flicks on instagram and twitter @chi...
Jul 19, 2021•57 min
In this episode of Chick Flicks, Bridget and McKenzie discuss two monster films that get steamy, Splice and The Shape of Water. In Splice (2009), Vincenzo Natali directs post-Oscar Adrian Brody and Sarah Polley as two scientists who create an animal-human hybrid who they treat like their daughter. The Shape of Water (2017), directed by Guillermo del Toro stars Sally Hawkins and Doug Jones as star-crossed lovers, one human and one fish-man. Chick Flicks is a film review podcast hosted by McKenzie...
Jul 05, 2021•53 min•Season 5Ep. 64
In this episode of Chick Flicks, McKenzie and Bridget talk about two road trip buddy comedies wherein teenage girls search far and wide for accessible birth control/abortions. Unpregnant (2020) was directed by Rachel Lee Goldenberg and follows Haley Lu Richardson and Barbie Ferreira as former best friends traveling from Missouri to New Mexico to secure an abortion appointment. Plan B (2021) was directed by Natalie Morales and centers on characters played by Victoria Moroles and Kuhoo Verma who f...
Jun 14, 2021•50 min•Season 5Ep. 65
In this episode of Chick Flicks, Bridget and Mckenzie wander deep into an Irish forest to talk about the films Secret of Kells and Wolfwalkers. Secret of Kells (2009) and Wolfwalkers (2020) were both produced by the Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon. Both films feature precocious kids who form a bond with mysterious spiritfolk, and act far braver than the adults in their lives. Tune in to hear why we love this unique style of animation and how it can be used to tell better stories. (No offen...
May 31, 2021•42 min•Season 5Ep. 64
In this episode of Chick flicks, McKenzie and Bridget discuss star power in spy movies in the films Mr. and Mrs. Smith and The Long Kiss Goodnight. Mr. and Mrs. Smith (2005) stars Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt as married assassins who need to work through a lot of marital issues. The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) stars Geena Davis and Samuel L. Jackson in a conspiracy thriller about a woman who forgets her violent past as a spy. Chick Flicks is a film review podcast hosted by McKenzie Chapman and Br...
May 16, 2021•55 min•Season 5Ep. 63
In this episode of Chick Flicks, Bridget and McKenzie revisit two twee movies of the early 2000s, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Amelie. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, directed by Michel Gondry, stars Jim Carey and Kate Winslet in a lo-fi sci-fi winterscape. Amelie, directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, stars Audrey Tatou as a young woman who tries to bring whimsy and goodness to those around her. Chick Flicks is a film review podcast hosted by McKenzie Chapman and Bridget Hovell. Y...
May 03, 2021•59 min•Season 5Ep. 62
In this episode of Chick Flicks, Bridget and McKenzie discuss two heist movies, Widows and Ocean's Eleven. Widows (2018) was directed by Steve McQueen from a script co-written by McQueen and Gillian Flynn. It stars Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, and Elizabeth Debecki. Ocean's Eleven (2001) was directed by Steven Soderbergh and stars affable men George Clooney and Brad Pitt. Chick Flicks is a film review podcast hosted by McKenzie Chapman and Bridget Hovell. You can follow Chick Flicks on Insta...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 61
In this episode of Chick Flicks, McKenzie and Bridget discuss two movies about cults, The Other Lamb and Martha Marcy May Marlene. The Other Lamb (2020), directed by Małgorzata Szumowska, follows a young girl who begins to question the leadership of the man she was taught to follow. It stars Raffey Cassidy and Michiel Huisman. Martha Marcy May Marlen (2011), directed by Sean Durkin, stars Elizabeth Olsen as a young woman who escapes a cult only to be followed by her trauma and guilt. Chick Flick...
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 60
In this episode of Chick Flicks, McKenzie and Bridget compare two films that were released in 2019 and feature the folkloric figure of La Llorona. The Curse of La Llorona (directed by Michael Chaves) is a big studio horror flick released within the Conjuring cinematic universe, while La Llorona (directed by Jayro Bustamante) is an intense and carefully considered film about genocidal horrors and family demons. Chick Flicks is a film review podcast hosted by McKenzie Chapman and Bridget Hovell. Y...
Mar 22, 2021•54 min•Season 5Ep. 59
In this episode of Chick Flicks, McKenzie and Bridget discuss the religion-themed teen comedies Yes God Yes and Saved! Yes God Yes (2020) is directed and written by Karen Maine. It stars Natalia Dyer as a Catholic school girl who is beginning to explore her sexuality. Saved! (2004) is directed by Brian Dannelly and stars Jenna Malone as a Christian teen who gets pregnant in order to save her gay boyfriend. Chick Flicks is a film review podcast hosted by McKenzie Chapman and Bridget Hovell. You c...
Mar 08, 2021•55 min•Season 5Ep. 58
