The Music Box & An Ache in Every Stake
Hix Nix Stix Pix - A Podcast About Robb's Movies
This episode of Hix Nix Stix Pix dives into two classic theatrical comedy shorts that define very different styles of slapstick. First up is The Music Box, starring Laurel and Hardy, featuring one of the most famous physical gags in film history as a simple piano delivery turns into a slow-burn nightmare of pride, patience, and endless stairs. Then we shift gears to An Ache in Every Stake, a classic from The Three Stooges, where subtlety is thrown out the window in favor of nonstop chaos, eye pokes, head slaps, and workplace destruction. We break down what works (and what doesn’t) in each...
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Support Your Local Sheriff
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This week, the guys saddle up for Support Your Local Sheriff, a Western that wins shootouts without firing a shot and proves confidence is deadlier than a six-gun. We break down why James Garner’s sheriff might be the calmest man in movie history, how Walter Brennan quietly steals every scene, and why this movie’s smartest jokes are the ones that barely raise their voice. From the world’s most confusing jail, to standoffs that collapse into awkward conversations, to authority that only works because everyone agrees to believe in it—we dig into the biggest laughs, blink-and-you-miss-it...
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Ghostbusters II
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This week on Hix Nix Stix Pix, we fire up the positively charged pink slime and take a deep dive into Ghostbusters II—the sequel that split fans but somehow marched straight into pop-culture immortality. Why does this movie feel so different from the original? How much did The Real Ghostbusters cartoon influence the tone, humor, and slime-to-screen ratio? Was Vigo the Carpathian an all-time creepy villain trapped in the wrong movie? And yes… we finally ask the question movies don’t want you thinking about: how did the Statue of Liberty get back to Liberty Island? We break down what...
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The Maltese Falcon (1941)
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This week on Hix Nix Stix Pix, we step into the shadowy world of The Maltese Falcon, the movie that basically invented film noir. Humphrey Bogart’s Sam Spade lies, bluffs, and outsmarts his way through a web of double-crosses, murder, and obsession — all over a bird that may not even be real. Put on your fedora, pour a stiff drink, and remember — it’s the stuff that dreams are made of.
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Trading Places
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This week on Hix Nix Stix Pix, Robb and Josh dive into the sharp, loud, and unapologetically 80s comedy Trading Places. What starts as a one-dollar bet between two cold-blooded millionaires turns into one of the most biting class-swap comedies ever made—and maybe one of the darkest comedies disguised as a crowd-pleaser.
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Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
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Is Santa Claus real… and can you prove it in a court of law? This week, Josh and Robb revisit Miracle on 34th Street and dig into why this quiet, smart Christmas classic has endured for generations. They break down what people love — Edmund Gwenn’s iconic Kris Kringle, the real Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and one of the boldest courtroom climaxes in holiday movie history — and what doesn’t always work for modern audiences, including the slow burn, the loose legal logic, and Susan’s famously restrained reactions. Along the way, they talk department store politics (Macy’s vs....
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The Muppet Christmas Carol
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This week on Hix Nix Stix Pix, Robb and Josh unwrap one of the most beloved Christmas movies of all time: The Muppet Christmas Carol. They dive into why Michael Caine’s straight-faced, Oscar-worthy performance as Ebenezer Scrooge is the secret sauce that makes this film work, how the Muppets somehow deliver the most faithful adaptation of Dickens ever put on screen, and which songs still hit just as hard decades later. From Gonzo’s narration to the surprisingly terrifying Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, the guys break down why this movie isn’t just a kids’ film—it’s a holiday...
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Holiday Inn (1942)
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This week, Robb and Josh are checking into Holiday Inn, the musical classic that gave the world “White Christmas,” enough Irving Berlin bangers to fill a jukebox, and Fred Astaire literally dancing with explosives. The guys break down the holidays featured in the film (including a few that somehow didn’t make the federal cut in 1942), dig into the charm of Bing Crosby and Astaire at their peak, and take a candid look at the moments that haven’t aged quite so gracefully. From firecracker choreography to old-school Hollywood romance, it’s a festive deep dive into one of cinema’s most...
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Planes, Trains and Automobiles
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This week, Josh and Robb take a bumpy ride through one of the greatest holiday comedies ever made: Planes, Trains & Automobiles. From frozen runways to flaming rental cars, we break down every disastrous mile of Neal and Del’s unforgettable journey home for Thanksgiving. We dive into: ✈️ The travel nightmares that feel way too real 😂 Why Steve Martin’s F-bomb rant is a Hall of Fame meltdown 🔥 John Candy’s chaotic charm and the case of the “borrowed” rental car 🏨 THAT bed scene (“Those aren’t pillows!”) 😢 And how a comedy somehow sticks the emotional landing...
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Frankenstein (2025)
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This week on Hix Nix Stix Pix, we crack open Netflix’s 2025 reimagining of Frankenstein. Guillermo del Toro’s modern monster tale delivers big atmosphere, big performances, and even bigger debates from your hosts. The guys break down what works (the gorgeous visuals, the creature’s emotional core), what absolutely doesn’t (some questionable pacing, a few head-scratchy plot choices), and the scenes that had them yelling at the screen for very different reasons. If you watched the movie, you’ll want this conversation. If you didn’t… we might convince you either way. Tune in,...
info_outlineThis week on Hix Nix Stix Pix, we step into the shadowy world of The Maltese Falcon, the movie that basically invented film noir. Humphrey Bogart’s Sam Spade lies, bluffs, and outsmarts his way through a web of double-crosses, murder, and obsession — all over a bird that may not even be real.
Put on your fedora, pour a stiff drink, and remember — it’s the stuff that dreams are made of.