<![CDATA[Flicks On The Stoop Podcast]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reel-talk--real-talk5Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:13:19 GMTSun, 30 Aug 2026 23:19:10 GMT60Los and TraeFlicks On The Stoop brings you unfiltered, Black &amp; Brown takes on the movies you love (or love to hate). From iconic horror to hidden gems, we dive into how flicks reflect real life. Join Los &amp; Trae weekly for honest laughs, real stories, and a fresh take on the silver screen. Keep it reel and subscribe!episodicLos and Traereeltalkrealtalk@gmail.comyes<![CDATA[EP5: HERETIC: What If Everything You Believe Is Wrong?]]>What happens when questioning your faith becomes a matter of life and death?

This week on Flicks on the Stoop with Los and Trae, we’re breaking down HERETIC, the A24 psychological horror film starring Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, and Chloe East.

We get into Hugh Grant’s chilling performance as Mr. Reed, the terrifying Belief vs. Disbelief choice, the film’s religious arguments, the illusion of free will, that unforgettable ending and butterfly, and one of the biggest questions Heretic leaves behind:

**How much of what we believe did we actually choose?**

Then in Real Talk From the Block, we move beyond the movie to discuss faith, doubt, certainty, inherited beliefs, manipulation, and why admitting “I could be wrong” can be so difficult.

🍕 Who gets the Pizza Party MVP?
🦋 And was that butterfly actually real?

Pull up a step and join the conversation.

⚠️ FULL SPOILERS for HERETIC

If you enjoy horror movies, A24 films, movie reviews, deep film discussions, psychological horror, and conversations that go beyond what happened on screen, make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and join us on the stoop.

🎬 Flicks on the Stoop with Los and Trae
**When the Reel Ends, Real Talk Begins.**

]]>3981e0e0-82d4-4efe-8cc2-bc1addb1e1ebWed, 09 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>What happens when questioning your faith becomes a matter of life and death?<br /><br />This week on Flicks on the Stoop with Los and Trae, we’re breaking down HERETIC, the A24 psychological horror film starring Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, and Chloe East.<br /><br />We get into Hugh Grant’s chilling performance as Mr. Reed, the terrifying Belief vs. Disbelief choice, the film’s religious arguments, the illusion of free will, that unforgettable ending and butterfly, and one of the biggest questions Heretic leaves behind:<br /><br />**How much of what we believe did we actually choose?**<br /><br />Then in Real Talk From the Block, we move beyond the movie to discuss faith, doubt, certainty, inherited beliefs, manipulation, and why admitting “I could be wrong” can be so difficult.<br /><br />🍕 Who gets the Pizza Party MVP?<br />🦋 And was that butterfly actually real?<br /><br />Pull up a step and join the conversation.<br /><br />⚠️ <b>FULL SPOILERS for HERETIC</b><br /><br />If you enjoy horror movies, A24 films, movie reviews, deep film discussions, psychological horror, and conversations that go beyond what happened on screen, make sure to <b>LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and join us on the stoop.</b><br /><br />🎬 <b>Flicks on the Stoop with Los and Trae</b><br />**When the Reel Ends, Real Talk Begins.**</p>no01:36:5815EP5: HERETIC: What If Everything You Believe Is Wrong?full<![CDATA[BONUS: Behind The Reel - Sinners ]]>Go Behind the Reel of Sinners as Los and Trae dig into this Ryan Coogler masterpiece. Ryan Coogler didn’t just make Sinners, he built a living, breathing world out of family history, blues culture, and displayed some of the most ambitious filmmaking of his career.

Los and Trae break down how Coogler, cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw, and composer Ludwig Göransson turned an intimate vampire story into a sprawling, technically daring epic that keeps revealing new layers the more you look.

Coogler draws from his Mississippi roots and memories of his late Uncle James, while the film’s blues-driven storytelling, juke joint setting, and generational themes make the music feel like the soul of the movie, not just the soundtrack. Los and Trae unpack how those creative choices transform the film from genre exercise into something far more emotional and expansive.

]]>5bcb979b-49ec-48f5-a883-7805aeac5effFri, 04 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>Go Behind the Reel of Sinners as Los and Trae dig into this Ryan Coogler masterpiece. Ryan Coogler didn’t just make Sinners, he built a living, breathing world out of family history, blues culture, and displayed some of the most ambitious filmmaking of his career. <br /><br />Los and Trae break down how Coogler, cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw, and composer Ludwig Göransson turned an intimate vampire story into a sprawling, technically daring epic that keeps revealing new layers the more you look.<br /><br />Coogler draws from his Mississippi roots and memories of his late Uncle James, while the film’s blues-driven storytelling, juke joint setting, and generational themes make the music feel like the soul of the movie, not just the soundtrack. Los and Trae unpack how those creative choices transform the film from genre exercise into something far more emotional and expansive.</p>yes00:39:57BONUS: Behind The Reel - Sinners bonus<![CDATA[EP4: Sinners- They Want More Than Your Blood]]>In this episode of Flicks on the Stoop, Los & Trae take a deep dive into Sinners, the 2025 horror film produced, written, and directed by Ryan Coogler. They explore how Coogler transforms a vampire story into a powerful examination of identity, freedom, belonging, cultural appropriation, assimilation, and survival.

The conversation covers Michael B. Jordan’s standout dual performance as Smoke and Stack, Ludwig Göransson’s electrifying score, Delroy Lindo’s scene-stealing Delta Slim, and Sammy’s music as the emotional heartbeat of the film. Los & Trae also unpack the deeper meaning of the juke joint, the symbolism of the vampires, Coogler’s use of blues, church music, history, and myth, and the film’s layered visual storytelling—from its IMAX presentation to its unforgettable ancestral dance sequence.

More than just a breakdown of what makes Sinners work, this episode looks at why Ryan Coogler’s artistry and ambition may have created a film that stays with you long after the credits roll.

]]>613c53e5-1eb4-45e9-9b0f-a5da28a2eb1aWed, 02 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode of Flicks on the Stoop, Los &amp; Trae take a deep dive into Sinners, the 2025 horror film produced, written, and directed by Ryan Coogler. They explore how Coogler transforms a vampire story into a powerful examination of identity, freedom, belonging, cultural appropriation, assimilation, and survival.</p><p></p><p>The conversation covers Michael B. Jordan’s standout dual performance as Smoke and Stack, Ludwig Göransson’s electrifying score, Delroy Lindo’s scene-stealing Delta Slim, and Sammy’s music as the emotional heartbeat of the film. Los &amp; Trae also unpack the deeper meaning of the juke joint, the symbolism of the vampires, Coogler’s use of blues, church music, history, and myth, and the film’s layered visual storytelling—from its IMAX presentation to its unforgettable ancestral dance sequence.</p><p>More than just a breakdown of what makes Sinners work, this episode looks at why Ryan Coogler’s artistry and ambition may have created a film that stays with you long after the credits roll.</p>yes01:52:2614EP4: Sinners- They Want More Than Your Bloodfull<![CDATA[Flicks On The Stoop Podcast- Official Trailer]]>When The Reel Ends, The Real Talk Begins. Join Los and Trae and they break down great movies, and ask the real world questions they inspire.

]]>a5e84137-fcae-4d8c-a9a2-6a2a5a810410Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:16:14 GMT<p>When The Reel Ends, The Real Talk Begins. Join Los and Trae and they break down great movies, and ask the real world questions they inspire.</p>no00:01:47Flicks On The Stoop Podcast- Official Trailertrailer<![CDATA[BONUS: Behind The Reel- The Life Of Chuck ]]>Go Behind the Reel of The Life of Chuck as Los and Trae dig into the incredible journey that brought Stephen King’s story to the big screen.

We explore director Mike Flanagan’s connection to Stephen King, how The Life of Chuck became one of his most personal projects, the road to getting the film made, and some of the creative choices that helped turn one of King’s most unusual stories into something completely different from the horror you might expect.

🎬 What inspired Mike Flanagan to make The Life of Chuck?
📚 How does the movie connect to Stephen King’s original novella?
🎥 What went into bringing this strange, emotional story to the screen?

This is Behind the Reel, our bonus series where we step away from the movie review and dig into the stories, filmmakers, casting decisions, inspirations, and behind-the-scenes journeys that made the movies possible.

If you love movies, horror, Stephen King, filmmaking, and conversations that go a little deeper than the average review, hit Subscribe and join us on the stoop.

**Flicks on the Stoop with Los & Trae**
*When the Reel Ends, Real Talk Begins.*

#TheLifeOfChuck #MikeFlanagan #StephenKing #BehindTheReel #MoviePodcast #FilmPodcast #FlicksOnTheStoop

]]>dbb9e8f3-0c56-4b42-9d7d-0b52763f02b2Sun, 30 Aug 2026 23:52:48 GMT<p>Go Behind the Reel of <b>The Life of Chuck</b> as Los and Trae dig into the incredible journey that brought Stephen King’s story to the big screen.<br /><br />We explore director <b>Mike Flanagan’s connection to Stephen King</b>, how <i>The Life of Chuck</i> became one of his most personal projects, the road to getting the film made, and some of the creative choices that helped turn one of King’s most unusual stories into something completely different from the horror you might expect.<br /><br />🎬 What inspired Mike Flanagan to make <i>The Life of Chuck</i>?<br />📚 How does the movie connect to Stephen King’s original novella?<br />🎥 What went into bringing this strange, emotional story to the screen?<br /><br />This is <b>Behind the Reel</b>, our bonus series where we step away from the movie review and dig into the stories, filmmakers, casting decisions, inspirations, and behind-the-scenes journeys that made the movies possible.<br /><br />If you love movies, horror, Stephen King, filmmaking, and conversations that go a little deeper than the average review, hit <b>Subscribe</b> and join us on the stoop.<br /><br />**Flicks on the Stoop with Los &amp; Trae**<br />*When the Reel Ends, Real Talk Begins.*<br /><br />#TheLifeOfChuck #MikeFlanagan #StephenKing #BehindTheReel #MoviePodcast #FilmPodcast #FlicksOnTheStoop</p>no00:18:022BONUS: Behind The Reel- The Life Of Chuck bonus<![CDATA[EP3: The Life of Chuck: Don't Forget to Dance]]>In this episode of Reel Talk & Real Talk, Los & Trae take a deep dive into The Life of Chuck, the 2025 Mike Flanagan adaptation of Stephen King’s novella, and use the film to explore what makes a life meaningful.

They discuss memory, mortality, grief, faith, creativity, survival, and success, along with the influence of Walt Whitman and Carl Sagan. The conversation also gets personal, touching on growing up in the hood, redefining what “making it” means, childhood memories, encouraging creativity in kids, and the tension between survival and joy.

From the film’s dance sequence and reverse structure to its final act, we examine how ordinary moments, relationships, and memories can become the most important parts of a life and why peace might be the real measure of success.

A conversation about The Life of Chuck, but ultimately about life itself.

]]>add1e447-4115-427c-a079-297003893864Sun, 30 Aug 2026 23:27:47 GMT<p>In this episode of Reel Talk &amp; Real Talk, Los &amp; Trae take a deep dive into The Life of Chuck, the 2025 Mike Flanagan adaptation of Stephen King’s novella, and use the film to explore what makes a life meaningful.<br /><br />They discuss memory, mortality, grief, faith, creativity, survival, and success, along with the influence of Walt Whitman and Carl Sagan. The conversation also gets personal, touching on growing up in the hood, redefining what “making it” means, childhood memories, encouraging creativity in kids, and the tension between survival and joy.<br /><br />From the film’s dance sequence and reverse structure to its final act, we examine how ordinary moments, relationships, and memories can become the most important parts of a life and why peace might be the real measure of success.<br /><br />A conversation about The Life of Chuck, but ultimately about life itself.</p>no02:47:2713EP3: The Life of Chuck: Don't Forget to Dancefull<![CDATA[EP1: Obsession- When A Love Story is Not Romance ]]>What happens when romantic pursuit crosses the line into obsession? Los & Trae break down Obsession, its characters, relationships, biggest moments and the real-life questions hiding underneath the movie.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reel-talk--real-talk5/episodes/Obsession--When-A-Love-Story-is-Not-Romance--Movie-Review-and-Discussion-e3o3q4v8a46d5b6-58d5-4f93-a58b-1eddf55bdbc6Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>What happens when romantic pursuit crosses the line into obsession? Los &amp; Trae break down Obsession, its characters, relationships, biggest moments and the real-life questions hiding underneath the movie.</p>yes02:40:3211EP1: Obsession- When A Love Story is Not Romance full<![CDATA[EP0: Black & Brown Takes on the Silver Screen]]>In this pilot episode, Los & Trae connect to introduce Reel Talk & Real Talk with a mission.. We are not just grading movies, we are unpacking what they mean, how they hit, and why certain stories stick with us long after the credits roll. Join us as we discuss who we got into film, what some of our favorite shows are, our earliest theater memories and the horror films that still live rent-free in our heads. This is the silver screen from a Black and Brown perspective, personal history, and real-life context.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reel-talk--real-talk5/episodes/EP0-Black--Brown-Takes-on-the-Silver-Screen-e3o3psm9d3a1510-d770-417d-86f4-9d228a88377eSun, 09 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>In this pilot episode, Los &amp; Trae connect to introduce Reel Talk &amp; Real Talk with a mission.. We are not just grading movies, we are unpacking what they mean, how they hit, and why certain stories stick with us long after the credits roll. Join us as we discuss who we got into film, what some of our favorite shows are, our earliest theater memories and the horror films that still live rent-free in our heads. This is the silver screen from a Black and Brown perspective, personal history, and real-life context.</p> yes02:01:111EP0: Black & Brown Takes on the Silver Screenbonus<![CDATA[EP2: The Long Walk - Death at 3MPH]]>In this episode of Reel Talk & Real Talk, Los & Trae take a deep dive into The Long Walk, breaking down the film from the perspective of two minorities living in a world built around competition, endurance, and survival.What starts as a dystopian story about a group of young men who must keep walking or die becomes something much bigger: a conversation about capitalism, masculinity, grief, class, propaganda, emotional repression, and the pressure to keep pushing even when you're exhausted.We explore how The Long Walk reflects the reality of being told that if you just work hard enough, endure enough, and refuse to quit, you can “make it”. Even when the system itself was never designed for everyone to win.We also dig into the emotional heart of the movie, particularly the relationship between Ray and Peter, what their bond says about brotherhood, vulnerability, love, rage, and the possibility of choosing connection over vengeance.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reel-talk--real-talk5/episodes/The-Long-Walk---Death-at-3MPH-e3o3qhq7af17270-8468-4ceb-b399-e86485802970Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode of Reel Talk &amp; Real Talk, Los &amp; Trae take a deep dive into The Long Walk, breaking down the film from the perspective of two minorities living in a world built around competition, endurance, and survival.What starts as a dystopian story about a group of young men who must keep walking or die becomes something much bigger: a conversation about capitalism, masculinity, grief, class, propaganda, emotional repression, and the pressure to keep pushing even when you're exhausted.We explore how The Long Walk reflects the reality of being told that if you just work hard enough, endure enough, and refuse to quit, you can “make it”. Even when the system itself was never designed for everyone to win.We also dig into the emotional heart of the movie, particularly the relationship between Ray and Peter, what their bond says about brotherhood, vulnerability, love, rage, and the possibility of choosing connection over vengeance.</p>yes02:47:0212EP2: The Long Walk - Death at 3MPHfull