The Flix 66 Podcast

The Flix 66 Podcast

Flix 66 - APU Cinematic Arts Screen Studies' Podcast

Episodes

April 29, 2020 75 mins

On the third season finale of Flix 66, Azusa Pacific University professors Ryan Izay and Dr. Thomas Parham are joined by student reviewer Aaron Linneman and alumni critic Ryan Barnes to discuss COVID-19's impact on film and television.

Topics include:
• The smackdown AMC & Regal plan to give Universal Pictures because of video-on-demand
• Upcoming Netflix projects from APU Cinema friends Sheryl J. Anderson (Sweet Magnolias)...

Mark as Played

On a special Good Friday edition of Flix 66, Azusa Pacific University professors Ryan Izay and Dr. Thomas Parham are joined by special guest Dr. Zachary Cheney to discuss:

• Favorite Jesus films

• Favorite Faith-Based films (made by/or for people of faith)

• Favorite films with Spiritual Themes (not made by/or for people of faith)

Mark as Played

On Flix 66 Episode 38, "Coronavirus vs. Hollywood… and the World," Azusa Pacific University professors Ryan Izay and Dr. Thomas Parham are joined by student reviewer Aaron Linnemann to discuss the major film releases studios have rescheduled because of COVID-19, as well two TV shows that will end without airing proper series finales. The "review crew" also reveals the movies and shows they've been watching while...

Mark as Played
March 20, 2020 51 mins

On Flix 66 Episode 37, "Social Distancing Special," Azusa Pacific University professors Ryan Izay and Dr. Thomas Parham are joined by student reviewer Aaron Linneman to discuss effects of the COVID-19 crisis on the entertainment industry. They also suggest television series to binge and films to watch while you maintain a safe, social distance to avoid spreading the coronavirus.

Mark as Played
February 29, 2020 59 mins

On Flix 66 Episode 36, "2010s: The Decade in Review," Azusa Pacific University professors Ryan Izay and Dr. Thomas Parham are joined by special guest Dr. Zach Cheney to discuss our favorites from 2010-2019.
• Our Top 10 Films
• Our Top 10 Television Series

Mark as Played

On Flix 66 Episode 35, "Why’d the Birds Lay an Egg?" Azusa Pacific University professor Dr. Thomas Parham and student critic Aaron Linneman discuss:
• Box-Office Report: Sonic the Hedgehog races to a record opening for a videogame-based film while Birds of Prey loses altitude
• The latest TV and film news, including the Disney+ plans to reboot The Mighty Ducks, the Oscar-winning filmmaker that Showtime is pairing with J...

Mark as Played

Ricky Staub graduated from Azusa Pacific University in May 2006 with a B.A. in Theater Arts. His student film "Jaded"--which he wrote and starred in--won the 2006 Reel Spirituality/Los Angeles Film Studies Center Film Award, the 2007 Imago Award, and was a semi-finalist for the 2006 Angelus Awards.

After graduation, Ricky's production credits included The Last Airbender, Devil, and Snow White and the Huntsman before a s...

Mark as Played
February 1, 2020 53 mins

On Flix 66 Episode 33, Azusa Pacific University professors Ryan Izay and Dr. Thomas Parham are joined by student critic Aaron Linneman to discuss:
• Box-Office Forecast: Bad Boys for Life will continue its reign Super Bowl weekend, but Birds of Prey--which has good buzz from preview audiences--will dethrone the boys Oscar weekend
• The latest TV and film news, including Sir Patrick Stewart's surprise for Whoopi Goldberg, the ac...

Mark as Played

On Flix 66 Episode 32, Azusa Pacific University professors Ryan Izay and Dr. Thomas Parham are joined by student critic Aaron Linneman to discuss:
• Weekend box-office preview -- Bad Boys for Life and Dolittle
• The latest TV and film news, including the hot HBO series that won't have a second season, details about NBCUniversal's Peacock streaming service, and the classic World War II film that 's getting a modern remak...

Mark as Played
December 17, 2019 70 mins
On the Flix 66 Star Wars Non-Holiday Special, Azusa Pacific University professors Ryan Izay and Dr. Thomas Parham are joined by student critic Aaron Linnemann and alumni correspondent Ryan Clem Barnes to talk all things Star Wars--the good, the bad, and the bantha poodoo. • Our individual rankings for the 10 Star Wars films • We discuss the TV series from Ewoks cartoons and live-action telefilms to Clone Wars and its successors to ...
Mark as Played
December 6, 2019 58 mins
This week on Flix 66, Azusa Pacific University professors Ryan Izay and Dr. Thomas Parham are joined by student critic Aaron Linnemann to discuss: • Weekend Box Office Recap • TV & Film News, including Kevin Costner's new drama for ABC, Warner Bros. plan for the future of DC Films, and remembering a sci-fi pioneer. • Feature Stories:   ◊ Hollywood vs. History - Midway, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, The Report, and Da...
Mark as Played
November 16, 2019 49 mins
This week on Flix 66, Azusa Pacific University professors Ryan Izay and Dr. Thomas Parham are joined by student critic Aaron Linnemann to discuss: • Weekend Box Office Recap • TV & Film News, including the ABC ethnic sitcom that won't have a season seven, the NBC comedy renewed for season eight, and the veteran action star who will join Tom Holland in the Uncharted feature film. • Feature Stories:   ◊ Disney+ launched T...
Mark as Played
November 1, 2019 46 mins

This week on Flix 66, Azusa Pacific University professors Ryan Izay and Dr. Thomas Parham are joined by student critic Aaron Linnemann to discuss:

• Weekend Box Office Recap

• TV & Film News, including the new, fall drama CBS has renewed for season two, HBO Max's launch date and price point, and the Academy Award winner who will play Elizabeth Taylor in an upcoming biopic.

• Feature Stories:

◊ AppleTV+ launched today. I...

Mark as Played
November 1, 2019 46 mins
This week on Flix 66, Azusa Pacific University professors Ryan Izay and Dr. Thomas Parham are joined by student critic Aaron Linnemann to discuss: • Weekend Box Office Recap • TV & Film News, including the new, fall drama CBS has renewed for season two, HBO Max's launch date and price point, and the Academy Award winner who will play Elizabeth Taylor in an upcoming biopic. • Feature Stories:   ◊ AppleTV+ launched today....
Mark as Played
October 18, 2019 46 mins
This week on Flix 66, Azusa Pacific University professor Dr. Thomas Parham and student critic Aaron Linnemann are joined by special guest Dr. Alex Wainer of Palm Beach Atlantic University to discuss: • Weekend Box Office Recap • TV & Film News, including the first successes and casualties of the new, fall television season, the Oscar-winning filmmaker who set an exclusive, TV deal with Apple, and the classic Charles Dickens'...
Mark as Played
October 4, 2019 49 mins
This week on Flix 66, Azusa Pacific University professor Dr. Thomas Parham and student critic Aaron Linnemann are joined by special guest Sabrina Robinson to discuss: • Weekend Box Office Recap • TV & Film News, including a new address for Sesame Street, which Arrow characters may get their own spinoff, and the big-screen superhero who brokered a major deal between two squabbling studios! • Feature Stories:   ◊ Behind the Scene...
Mark as Played
September 20, 2019 55 mins
This week on Flix 66, Azusa Pacific University professors Ryan Izay and Dr. Thomas Parham are joined by student critic Aaron Linnemann to discuss: • Weekend Box Office Recap • TV & Film News, including the unveiling of Comcast NBCUniversal's new streaming service, the Academy Award nominee being wooed to play a Marvel superhero, and revivals galore! • Feature Stories:   ◊ Creative Arts Emmy Award Winners   ◊ Handicapping th...
Mark as Played
On the Flix 66 Season Three premiere, Azusa Pacific University professors Ryan Izay and Dr. Thomas Parham are joined by student critic Aaron Linnemann to discuss: • Labor Day Weekend Box Office • News from D23 Expo, as well as TV and Film Updates • Feature Stories:   ◊ Lessons Learned from Summer 2019   ◊ Is The Walt Disney Company Too Big?   ◊ Universal's Cancellation of The Hunt
Mark as Played
April 25, 2019 60 mins
"Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird. It's a plane." It's the Flix 66 Superhero Special! Azusa Pacific University professors Ryan Izay and Dr. Thomas Parham are joined by alumnus Ryan Barnes and student critic Aaron Linnemann to discuss: • The top grossing superhero films • Critics' favorite superhero films • Our picks in the following categories:   ◊ Top 5 Favoritess   ◊ Worst Superhero Film   ◊ Pleasant Surpr...
Mark as Played
April 10, 2019 59 mins
On Flix 66 episode 22, Azusa Pacific University professors Ryan Izay and Dr. Thomas Parham are joined by student critic Aaron Linnemann to discuss: • Box Office Roundup: SHAZAM! soars, Pet Sematary scares up a crowd, and Dumbo loses altitude. • Film & TV News, including series renewals and cancellations, the latest Avenger tapped to headline a Disney+ series, an update on "Stars Behind Bars," and the Television Acad...
Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Special Summer Offer: Exclusively on Apple Podcasts, try our Dateline Premium subscription completely free for one month! With Dateline Premium, you get every episode ad-free plus exclusive bonus content.

    The Breakfast Club

    The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!

    Crime Junkie

    Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.

    The Megyn Kelly Show

    The Megyn Kelly Show is your home for open, honest and provocative conversations with the most interesting and important political, legal and cultural figures today. No BS. No agenda. And no fear.

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.