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Flicks and Friends with Zach Pope

Zach Pope Reviews

🎬 Flicks and Friends is your semi-monthly hangout for all things movies! Whether you"re a casual viewer or a full-on film buff, join us as we dive deep into the stories, characters, and behind-the-scenes magic of your favorite films. From timeless classics to modern masterpieces, we break down what makes these movies matter—and why they stay with us. Grab some popcorn and press play… it’s movie night with friends!

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00:09:09

Pluribus Series Review | Vince Gilligan’s New Sci-Fi...

Flicks and Friends with Zach Pope ·

2025/11/07

Pluribus Review — Vince Gilligan returns with a mind-bending sci-fi epic that proves he’s still one of TV’s greatest storytellers.From the creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, Vince Gilligan delivers another knockout with Pluribus — a grounded yet deeply imaginative sci-fi series that explores humanity, identity, and the cost of connection in a fractured world.Starring Rhea Seehorn, luribus blends emotional storytelling with Gilligan’s trademark tension and moral complexity. I absolutely

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00:10:19

BUGONIA MOVIE REVIEW

Flicks and Friends with Zach Pope ·

2025/10/31

I LOVED BUGONIAFrom director Yorgos Lanthimos (The Favourite, Poor Things) comes Bugonia, a darkly satirical sci-fi thriller starring Emma Stone as Michelle Fuller, CEO of a major pharmaceutical company abducted by conspiracy-obsessed men who believe she’s an alien intent on destroying humanity. Having seen it early, I found Bugonia to be fascinating — a film that’s weird, unsettling, and absolutely alive with ideas. The performances are top-tier (Stone and Jesse Plemons in particular), the style is

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00:12:22

Star Wars Visions Volume 3 Review

Flicks and Friends with Zach Pope ·

2025/10/29

Star Wars: Visions Season 3 ReviewFrom Lucasfilm and Disney+, Star Wars: Visions returns with Season 3 (Volume 3), launching on October 29, 2025. This new volume features nine animated shorts created by legendary Japanese studios like Kamikaze Douga, Production I.G., TRIGGER, and more — delivering stylized storytelling that re-imagines the galaxy far, far away. After watching the entire season early, I found it to be a standout — stylish, bold, inventive, and emotionally resonant — possibly the best

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00:13:18

If I Had Legs I'd Kick You | Movie Review | A24 Rose...

Flicks and Friends with Zach Pope ·

2025/10/23

If I Had Legs I’d Kick You Movie Review From writer/director Mary Bronstein and starring Rose Byrne, Conan O'Brien, Danielle Macdonald, and A$AP Rocky. DIRECTOR: Mary BronsteinCAST: Rose Byrne, Conan O'Brien, Danielle Macdonald, and A$AP RockyIf I Had Legs I’d Kick You is a film that grabs you by the throat and refuses to let go — a judgmental, funny, and sometimes painful look at revenge, identity, and the messiness of human relationships. The movie balances sharp dark-comedy moments with

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00:10:35

IT: Welcome to Derry Series Review

Flicks and Friends with Zach Pope ·

2025/10/22

IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 1-5 Non Spoiler reviewFrom showrunners Andy Muschietti & Barbara Muschietti (who helmed the original IT films) comes IT: Welcome to Derry, a chilling prequel series set in 1962 that expands the mythology of the town of Derry and the evil lurking beneath its surface. Having seen the first five episodes early, I found the series to be solid and worth recommending — it may not reinvent the wheel, but it delivers enough tension, lore, and creepy atmosphere to make fans

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00:08:54

Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere | Movie Review

Flicks and Friends with Zach Pope ·

2025/10/22

Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere Movie Review From writer-director Scott Cooper comes Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, a biographical drama chronicling the making of Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 album Nebraska and the personal struggles behind the legend. The film stars Jeremy Allen White as Springsteen, with a supporting cast including Jeremy Strong, Paul Walter Hauser, and Stephen Graham. I found Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere to be a solid film — it doesn’t reinvent the biopic format,

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00:13:49

Frankenstein is a Gothic Masterpiece | Movie Review

Flicks and Friends with Zach Pope ·

2025/10/21

Frankenstein Netflix Movie Review — Guillermo del Toro's gothic masterpiece in theaters now on Netflix in NovemberFrom writer-director Guillermo del Toro comes Frankenstein (2025), a long-cherished passion project based on Mary Shelley’s classic. Starring Oscar Isaac as a tortured Victor Frankenstein, Jacob Elordi as the creature, and Mia Goth, Frankenstein delivers lush production design, tragic grandeur, and a story steeped in gothic horror and emotional depth. I found it to be a gothic

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00:17:16

Shelby Oaks Movie Review

Flicks and Friends with Zach Pope ·

2025/10/19

Shelby Oaks Movie Review — A Near Perfect Debut from Chris StuckmannFrom writer-director Chris Stuckmann comes Shelby Oaks, a haunting exploration of loss, fear, and the supernatural that marks one of the most impressive horror debuts in years. Starring Camille Sullivan, Brendan Sexton III, and Keith David, the film follows a woman searching for her missing sister — one of the members of a paranormal investigation group known as The Paranormal Paranoids — as eerie footage and real-life horror begin

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00:12:31

Black Phone 2 Movie Review

Flicks and Friends with Zach Pope ·

2025/10/14

Black Phone 2 Movie Review — the chilling return of The Grabber.From visionary horror filmmaker Scott Derrickson (Doctor Strange, Sinister) and writer C. Robert Cargill, Black Phone 2 is the haunting continuation of the 2022 horror phenomenon. Four years after Finn (Mason Thames) escaped the clutches of The Grabber (Ethan Hawke), evil calls again — this time targeting his sister, Gwen (Madeleine McGraw), through terrifying dreams and visions that lead them to a snow-covered camp called Alpine Lake.I

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00:14:56

Tron Ares Movie Review

Flicks and Friends with Zach Pope ·

2025/10/07

Tron: Ares Movie Review — pure visual noise powered by a killer soundtrack.From director Joachim Rønning (Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales) comes Tron: Ares, the long-awaited follow-up to Tron: Legacy. Starring Jared Leto, Greta Lee, and Evan Peters, this neon-soaked sci-fi epic explores the collision between humanity and artificial intelligence in dazzling, digital style.Visually, Tron: Ares is stunning — filled with striking effects, slick action, and

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00:13:04

The Smashing Machine Movie Review

Flicks and Friends with Zach Pope ·

2025/09/29

The Smashing Machine Movie Review From writer-director Benny Safdie (Uncut Gems) comes The Smashing Machine, the story of MMA legend Mark Kerr (played by Dwayne Johnson). Alongside Emily Blunt as Dawn Staples, the film showcases Johnson in the most transformative, career-defining role of his career. His powerhouse performance, paired with Safdie’s raw, intimate direction, makes the movie feel deeply personal and at times unforgettable.But while Johnson and Safdie deliver, the script doesn’t. Generic

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00:11:04

Marvel Zombies Review

Flicks and Friends with Zach Pope ·

2025/09/24

Marvel Zombies Review — Marvel Studios goes full horror in this animated event.Marvel Studios’ Marvel Zombies is here, and it’s everything fans of post-apocalyptic horror could have hoped for. Paying homage to iconic classics while injecting fun MCU twists, this is a bloody, brutal, and wildly entertaining story that horror and Marvel fans alike will eat up.Packed with jaw-dropping zombie action, shocking moments, and one of the coolest team-ups in Marvel Animation yet (Blade/Moon Knight for the

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00:09:59

HIM Movie Review

Flicks and Friends with Zach Pope ·

2025/09/18

HIM Movie Review — Jordan Peele & Monkeypaw’s latest horror tale misses the mark.From Oscar® winner Jordan Peele and Monkeypaw Productions (Get Out, Us, Candyman, Nope) comes HIM, a psychological horror centered on fame, idolatry, and the pursuit of greatness at any cost. Starring Marlon Wayans in a career-best dramatic performance alongside rising star Tyriq Withers, the film sets up a chilling premise with trippy visuals, unsettling vibes, and powerhouse performances.But despite the talent

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00:14:35

One Battle After Another Movie Review

Flicks and Friends with Zach Pope ·

2025/09/17

One Battle After Another Movie Review is a Paul Thomas Anderson crafts another masterpiece.From Warner Bros. Pictures and Academy Award-nominated, BAFTA-winning filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson comes One Battle After Another, a sweeping new drama starring *Leonardo DiCaprio, Benicio del Toro, Sean Penn, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, Chase Infiniti, Wood Harris, and Alana Haim. With an ensemble this powerful and Anderson’s visionary touch, the result is nothing short of breathtaking.For me, One Battle

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00:13:03

Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Movie Review

Flicks and Friends with Zach Pope ·

2025/09/10

Tanjiro, Nezuko, Zenitsu, Inosuke, and the Hashira descend into the terrifying Infinity Castle to face Muzan Kibutsuji in a battle that defines the fate of the Demon Slayer Corps. With breathtaking animation, jaw-dropping choreography, and some of the best fight scenes ever put on screen in anime, Infinity Castle delivers on spectacle in a way that few anime films ever have.But while the fights are unforgettable and the stakes couldn’t be higher, the film’s length and pacing hold it back from being

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00:12:00

The Long Walk Movie Review

Flicks and Friends with Zach Pope ·

2025/09/09

The Long Walk Movie Review | A MasterpieceStephen King’s first-written novel finally makes its way to the big screen with The Long Walk, directed by Francis Lawrence (The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Mockingjay, Songbirds & Snakes). What unfolds is a haunting, gut-wrenching, and unforgettable adaptation that I consider a masterpiece—yet one I could never bring myself to watch again.In this review, I break down why The Long Walk is such a brutal, emotional experience: what worked, why it’s so

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00:10:39

Dexter Resurrection Finale and Series Review

Flicks and Friends with Zach Pope ·

2025/09/05

Dexter Resurrection has ended with Episode 10 "And justice for all" and what a thrilling and awesome finale that actually ends Dexter with a satisfying ending and one that sets up the future of Dexter Resurrection Season 2 in a perfect area to go. In this video Zach Pope gives his spoiler review on episode 10 of Dexter: Resurrection and the finale for Dexter Morgan's New series. I fully believe this is the BEST season of Dexter since season 4 and I cant wait for the future! Leave your

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00:12:48

The Conjuring 4 Last Rites Movie Review

Flicks and Friends with Zach Pope ·

2025/09/03

The Conjuring: Last Rites Movie Review — the chilling finale to the Warrens’ story!I still remember seeing the very first Conjuring on opening night in a packed theater and being blown away by the atmosphere, scares, and heart. Now, with Last Rites, the franchise closes its doors in a way that feels bittersweet, haunting, and emotional. While not a perfect ending, it’s a satisfying and fitting farewell to Ed and Lorraine Warren.In this review, I dive into what worked, what didn’t, and why Last Rites

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00:21:25

Most Anticipated Movies of Fall 2025!

Flicks and Friends with Zach Pope ·

2025/08/29

Top 10 Most Anticipated Movies of Fall 2025 Fall 2025 is STACKED with exciting new films, from massive blockbusters to powerful indie dramas. Today, I’m breaking down my Top 10 Most Anticipated Movies of Fall 2025 — and trust me, this list is filled with variety. Whether you’re hyped for big franchises, Oscar contenders, or original stories, there’s something here for everyone.Movies Mentioned in this videoAvatar: Fire and AshPredator: BadlandsFrankensteinOne Battle After AnotherBugoniaThe Smashing

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00:09:20

Caught Stealing (2025) Movie Review

Flicks and Friends with Zach Pope ·

2025/08/27

Caught Stealing (2025) Movie Review | A Wild Crime Odyssey You Can't MissCaution: not your average crime thriller.Caught Stealing, directed by Darren Aronofsky and written by Charlie Huston—based on Huston’s graphic novel—plunges viewers into the gritty, chaotic underbelly of 1990s New York City. The film follows Hank Thompson (Austin Butler), a former high-school baseball phenom turned bartender whose life spirals into mayhem after a simple favor: cat-sitting for his punk-rock neighbor. Soon,

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