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Ray Smith

A place where opinions aren't right or wrong, and where we can agree or disagree about movies, TV, and other assorted media, because it's all subjective.

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#90
August 31 · 2 hr 24 min
FLITE CHAT: "Listener Feedback - August 30, 2026"
This week's listener feedback pays tribute to Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, Peter Cullen, Hayden Panettiere, and other on-screen heroes who have recently left us, while also catching up on D23 news, Lanterns, DCU, and other watch updates.
#239
August 20 · 1 hr 21 min
THE FLITECAST: "Fan Complaints: Fact or Fiction?"
In this week's episode, we're talking about whether or not the loud and angry Marvel, DC, and Star Trek fans are actually loud and angry. Are there really that many complaints, or are they being overstated?
#238
August 11 · 51 min
THE FLITECAST: "We Need To Talk About The DCU"
This week's episode is a rant about DC fans' reactions to David Zaslav's recent support for James Gunn and the DCU, and why everyone should take it more seriously than they seem to, whether you're rooting for James Gunn or not.
#89
August 9 · 2 hr 15 min
FLITE CHAT: "Listener Feedback - August 9, 2026"
Listener feedback has FINALLY returned, and after getting caught up on nearly six months' worth of emails, we dive into how DC fans really feel about the MCU and what Man of Tomorrow might have to achieve to keep the DCU going forward.
#237
August 5 · 1 hr 18 min
THE FLITECAST: "Superhero Movie Fatigue Isn't Real"
This week, I debunk the myth of "superhero movie fatigue," take aim at the Marvel fanboys using Brand New Day's box office to trash DC, and ask a burning question to DC fans about the MCU.
#236
July 28 · 43 min
THE FLITECAST: "San Diego Comic-Con Highlights"
Another Comic-Con has come and gone, so let's talk about the highlights from DC and Marvel Studios this year from Hall H!
#235
July 3 · 44 min
THE FLITECAST: "We Need To Talk About Supergirl"
It's time to have a chat/rant about #Supergirl and all the different groups of "fans" that have been chiming in on the movie. Grab the popcorn and buckle up, I'm not pulling any punches.
#82
June 29 · 56 min
FLITE REVIEW: "Supergirl"
My spoiler-free review of Supergirl, with a full rant about why the critics are hypocrites and the haters are ridiculous, and why a lot of reactions to this film are Turning Red, Barbie, and The Marvels all over again.
#9
June 29 · 47 min
FLITE REPORT: "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow"
My honest review of the Deluxe Edition of Tom King, Bilquis Evely, and Matheus Lopes' critically acclaimed miniseries that inspired the DCU Supergirl film.
#11
June 18 · 25 min
FLITE ALERT: "Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer"
My thoughts on the new trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day and how it's becoming more difficult not to believe this might be the best Spider-Man film to date.
#80
June 16 · 46 min
FLITE REVIEW: "Disclosure Day"
My relatively spoiler-free and heavily biased thoughts on Steven Spielberg's latest alien film, which is really about humans, and why it proves how cynical and hopeless we've become as an audience over time.
#79
June 10 · 33 min
FLITE REVIEW: "Obsession"
My relatively spoiler-free thoughts on Obsession, the hottest horror movie of the year, and why it's an absolute masterclass in supernatural psychological tension building.
#78
June 9 · 23 min
FLITE REVIEW: "Masters of the Universe"
My spoiler-free thoughts on the newest He-Man movie and how it's seriously the best Thor movie made to date.
#77
May 24 · 36 min
FLITE REVIEW: "The Mandalorian and Grogu"
My spoiler-free review of The Mandalorian and Grogu, complete with a full rant about how much I pity Star Wars fans who try to suck the joy out of everything these days. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:06:11 High Level Thoughts 00:11:30 The Cast 00:14:00 Visuals 00:16:44 Writing 00:24:08 Music 00:25:27 Final Thoughts 00:35:04 Outro
#76
April 5 · 33 min
FLITE REVIEW: "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie"
My spoiler-free thoughts on the latest Super Mario movie from Illumination, on my way home from the theater. Is it better than the first one, or do I actually agree with the hellsite critics?
#75
March 21 · 36 min
FLITE REVIEW: "Project Hail Mary"
My honest, spoiler-free thoughts on Project Hail Mary, and why it might have been a good idea to put REDACTED in the trailers after all.
#52
March 15 · 45 min
FLITE BOX: "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Season 1"
Is Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Season 1 the best first season of a Star Trek show in history? I break down why that might be the case, share my spoilery thoughts on the show itself, and why it's time for the close-minded Trekkies to seriously stop talking their selfish nonsense about it.
March 12 · 31 min
0234: Paramount, Warner Bros., and Lanterns
The first VIDEO and audio episode of THE FLITECAST catches up on the Paramount-Warner Bros. deal and reaction to the first trailer for Lanterns from DC Studios!
February 16 · 2 hr 46 min
FLITE CHAT 0087: "February 15, 2026"
This week on FLITE CHAT, why is it so difficult for fans to agree to disagree on superhero movies? Plus, how Star Trek’s past is definitely influencing its future, and we’re all watching Spider-Noir in black and white first, right? All of that and much more on FLITE CHAT! Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast THREADS: @TheFliteCast INSTAGRAM: theflitecast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast
February 11 · 1 hr 29 min
FLITE BOX 0051: "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Season 1, Episodes 1-5"
My full, honest review of the first half of Starfleet Academy’s first season as a 35-year Star Trek fan. Obviously, I’m enjoying it, because I like being happy, but how much am I enjoying it, and why are so many longtime "fans" unfairly judging it? Find out on this special episode of FLITE BOX! Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast THREADS: @TheFliteCast INSTAGRAM: theflitecast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

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