I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast

Showgirls Directed by Paul Verhoeven Starring Elizabeth Berkley, Gina Gershon, and Kyle McLachlan Nomi (Elizabeth Berkley) arrives in Las Vegas with only a suitcase and a dream of becoming a top showgirl. She quickly befriends Molly (Gina Ravera), who works at the high-profile Stardust Hotel, and lands a job at a seedy strip club. A chance meeting with Cristal (Gina Gershon), the Stardust's marquee dancer, and her powerful boyfriend, Zack (Kyle MacLachlan), brings Nomi one step closer to realizing her dream. But, as she ascends to the top, Nomi begins to wonder if it's all worth it.

Too Wong Foo Thanks for Everything Julie Newmar Directed by Beeban Kidran Starring Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes, John Lequizamo Elite Manhattan drag queens Vida Boheme (Patrick Swayze) and Noxeema Jackson (Wesley Snipes) impress regional judges in competition, securing berths in the Nationals in Los Angeles. When the two meet pathetic drag novice Chi-Chi Rodriguez (John Leguizamo) -- one of the losers that evening -- the charmed Vida and Noxeema agree to take the hopeless youngster under their joined wing. Soon the three set off on a madcap road trip across America and struggle to make it to Los Angeles in time.

Dead of Winter A haunting survival-horror thriller where isolation, paranoia, and the brutal cold become as dangerous as the threat lurking outside. Strangers: Chapter 2 The terrifying saga continues with more relentless home-invasion horror. Can the victims outwit their masked tormentors, or is escape impossible? Eleanor the Great A moving drama following Eleanor, a woman determined to reclaim her independence and rediscover her sense of purpose against all odds. One Battle After Another A war drama that examines both the brutality of combat and the emotional toll carried long after the fighting ends. Follow Us: Website: I Hate Critics Facebook: Everyone is a Critic Podcast Twitter/X: @criticspod Instagram: @criticspod Patreon: Support Us Merch: TeePublic Store YouTube: Watch Us Check out Jeff's Art at Jeff Lassiter Art Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen!

This week on I Hate Critics Sean recommends a couple limited release movies, The Baltimorons and Doin’ It while not recommending Orlando Bloom in The Cut On the main show.... Him Directed by Justin Tipping Written by Skip Bronke, Zack Akers, Justin Tipping Starring Tyriq Withers, Marlon Wayans, Tim Heidecker, Julia Fox, and Jim Jeffries Cameron Cade is a rising quarterback who suffers a potentially career-ending injury after being attacked by an unhinged fan. Just when all seems lost, Cam receives a lifeline when his hero, Isaiah White, offers to train him at an isolated compound. However, as the training accelerates, Isaiah's charisma turns into something darker, sending Cam down a disorienting rabbit hole that may cost him more than he ever bargained for. A Big Bold Beautiful Journey Directed by Kogonada Written by Kogonada Starring Colin Farrell, Margo Robbie, Phoebe Waller Bridge, and Kevin Kline Through a surprising twist of fate, single strangers Sarah and David get to relive important moments from their respective pasts, illuminating how they got to where they are in the present. Classic La La Land Directed by Damian Chazelle Written by Damian Chazelle Starring Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling and John Legend Sebastian (Ryan Gosling) and Mia (Emma Stone) are drawn together by their common desire to do what they love. But as success mounts they are faced with decisions that begin to fray the fragile fabric of their love affair, and the dreams they worked so hard to maintain in each other threaten to rip them apart.

A Walk in the Clouds Directed by Alfonso Arau Starring Keanu Reeves, Aitana Sanchez Gijon, Anthony Quinn When soldier Paul Sutton (Keanu Reeves) is on his way home after World War II, he realizes that he barely knows his young wife, Betty (Debra Messing). With the couple's relationship strained and Paul haunted by memories of the war, he is happy to have a diversion in the form of beautiful traveler Victoria Aragon (Aitana Sánchez-Gijón). Circumstances force Paul to pose as Victoria's new husband for her close-knit Mexican-American family, a situation that brings tension and unexpected results.

The Conjuring Last Rites Directed by Michael Chaves Starring Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga In 1986 paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren travel to Pennsylvania to vanquish a demon from a family's home. Spinal Tap 2 The End Continues Directed by Rob Reiner Starring Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, and Rob Reiner Documentarian Marty DiBergi follows estranged Spinal Tap bandmates David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel and Derek Smalls as they search for a drummer and prepare for a reunion concert in New Orleans. Joined by music royalty Paul McCartney and Elton John, Spinal Tap wrestles with their checkered past to put on a show that they hope will solidify their place in the pantheon of rock 'n' roll. The Long Walk Directed by Francis Lawrence Starring Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, and Mark Hamill Teens participate in a grueling high-stakes contest where they must continuously walk or be shot by a member of their military escort. Classic Spinal Tap Directed by Rob Reiner Starring Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer, Rob Reiner "This Is Spinal Tap" shines a light on the self-contained universe of a metal band struggling to get back on the charts, including everything from its complicated history of ups and downs, gold albums, name changes and undersold concert dates, along with the full host of requisite groupies, promoters, hangers-on and historians, sessions, release events and those special behind-the-scenes moments that keep it all real.

The Toxic Avenger Directed by Macon Blair Starring Peter Dinklage and Kevin Bacon A janitor becomes a social outcast when a freak accident at a chemical factory turns him into a mutant. However, he soon uses his newfound superhuman strength to battle slimy criminals and a corrupt CEO Caught Stealing Directed by Darren Aronofsky Starring Austin Butler When his punk-rock neighbour asks him to take care of his cat for a few days, New York City bartender Hank Thompson suddenly finds himself caught in the middle of a motley crew of threatening gangsters who all want a piece of him. The Roses Directed by Jay Roach Starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Theo and Ivy: successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. However, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentments soon emerge when Theo's career nosedives and Ivy's own ambitions take off. Classic The War of the Roses Directed by Danny Devito Starring Kathleen Turner, Michael Douglas After 17 years of marriage, Barbara (Kathleen Turner) and Oliver Rose (Michael Douglas) want out. The trouble is, neither one wants to part with their opulent home. So begins a long war between husband and wife, reaching farcical heights that leave much of the house -- not to mention their lives -- in shambles. The couple's children (Sean Astin, Heather Fairfield) watch in horror while lawyer Gavin D'Amato (Danny DeVito) tries his best to stem the bloodshed.

Dangerous Minds Directed by John N. Smith Starring Michelle Pfeiffer, George Dzundza Former Marine Louanne Johnson (Michelle Pfeiffer) lands a gig teaching in a pilot program for bright but underachieving teens at a notorious inner-city high school. After having a terrible first day, she decides she must throw decorum to the wind. When Johnson returns to the classroom, she does so armed with a no-nonsense attitude informed by her military training and a fearless determination to better the lives of her students -- no matter what the cost.

Trust Directed by Carlson Young Starring Sophie Turner, Billy Campbell, and Katey Sagal A Hollywood starlet retreats to a remote cabin after a scandal -- but she's not alone. Betrayed by the man she trusted the most, she soon finds herself trapped in a brutal game of survival. Relay Directed by David Mackenzie Starring Riz Ahmed, Lily Collins A bribe broker facilitates deals between corrupt companies and their threats. He breaks his own rules when a client needs protection, complicating his usual operations. Honey Don’t Directed by Ethan Coen Starring Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza, and Chris Evans Small-town private investigator Honey O'Donahue probes a series of strange deaths that are tied to a mysterious church. Eden Directed by Ron Howard Starring Sydney Sweeney, Jude Law, Daniel Bruhl, Vanessa Kirby, Ana de Armas A group of disillusioned Europeans settles on a remote, uninhabited island in the Galápagos. They soon discover that their greatest threat isn't the brutal climate or deadly wildlife, but one another. As tensions spiral and desperation takes hold, a twisted power struggle unfolds, leading to betrayal, violence and death. Our Classic Blow Out Directed by Brian De Palma Starring John Travolta, Nancy Allen, and John Lithgow While recording sound effects for a slasher flick, Jack Terri (John Travolta) stumbles upon a real-life horror: a car careening off a bridge and into a river. Jack jumps into the water and fishes out Sally (Nancy Allen) from the car, but the other passenger is already dead -- a governor intending to run for president. As Jack does some investigating of his tapes, and starts a perilous romance with Sally, he enters a tangled web of conspiracy that might leave him dead.

The Brothers McMullan Directed by Ed Burns Starring Ed Burnds, Mike McGlone and Rem Lazar When you're a good Irish Catholic, you choose one person to be with for the rest of your life. But how can you be sure you've found "the one"? Each of the three brothers McMullen turns up a different answer to that question in this warm-hearted romantic comedy about the reality of true love and familial bonds. "The Brothers McMullen" is not about flash or style; it's about the basic connections people pursue every day as they struggle with family, relationships and personal identity.

Nobody Directed by Ilya Naishuller Starring Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, RZA, Christopher Lloyd Hutch Mansell fails to defend himself or his family when two thieves break into his suburban home one night. The aftermath of the incident soon strikes a match to his long-simmering rage. In a barrage of fists, gunfire and squealing tires, Hutch must now save his wife and son from a dangerous adversary -- and ensure that he will never be underestimated again. Nobody 2 Directed by Timo Tjahjanto Starring Bob Odenkirk, Sharon Stone, Connie Nielsen, RZA, Christopher Lloyd Workaholic assassin Hutch Mansell takes his family on a much-needed vacation to the small tourist town of Plummerville. However, he soon finds himself in the crosshairs of a corrupt theme-park operator, a shady sheriff, and a bloodthirsty crime boss. Classic True Lies Directed by James Cameron Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Lee Curtis, Tom Arnold, and Bill Paxton Secretly a spy but thought by his family to be a dull salesman, Harry Tasker (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is tracking down nuclear missiles in the possession of Islamic jihadist Aziz (Art Malik). Harry's mission is complicated when he realizes his neglected wife, Helen (Jamie Lee Curtis), is contemplating an affair with Simon (Bill Paxton), a used-car salesman who claims he's a spy. When Aziz kidnaps Harry and Helen, the secret agent must save the world and patch up his marriage at the same time.

Waterworld Directed by Kevin Reynolds Starring Kevin Costner After the melting of the polar ice caps, most of the globe is underwater. Some humans have survived, and even fewer still, notably the Mariner (Kevin Costner), have adapted to the ocean by developing gills. A loner by nature, the Mariner reluctantly befriends Helen (Jeanne Tripplehorn) and her young companion, Enola (Tina Majorino), as they escape from a hostile artificial island. Soon the sinister Smokers are pursuing them in the belief that Enola holds the key to finding the mythical Dryland. The Net Directed by Irwin Winkler Starring Sandra Bullock Computer programmer Angela Bennett (Sandra Bullock) starts a new freelance gig and, strangely, all her colleagues start dying. Does it have something to do with the mysterious disc she was given? Her suspicions are raised when, during a trip to Mexico, she's seduced by a handsome stranger (Jeremy Northam) intent on locating the same disc. Soon Angela is tangled up in a far-reaching conspiracy that leads to her identity being erased. Can she stop the same thing from happening to her life?

Freakier Friday Directed by Nisha Ganatra Starring Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis Two decades after an identity crisis, Anna's blended family faces new challenges. Tess and Anna discover their past may be repeating with the next generation. Weapons Directed by Zach Cregger Starring Julia Garner and Josh Brolin When all but one child from the same classroom mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance. Ebony and Ivory Directed by Jim Hosking Two musical legends gather at a Scottish Cottage on The Mull of Kintyre for a tense summit to discuss a potential collaboration that will ultimately result in a global Number One smash hit single. Classic Bloody Birthday Directed by Edward Hunt As their 10th birthday approaches, three children, born prematurely during a complete solar eclipse, turn murderous.

This week on the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast, we take a look at the weekend box office releases for August 1st—including a reboot, a remake, and an emotional indie drama. Fantastic 4 Another attempt to bring Marvel’s first family to the big screen—will this reboot finally get it right? We break down the casting, the story choices, and whether it holds a candle to previous iterations… for better or worse. Naked Gun Yes, that Naked Gun. A reboot of the iconic slapstick franchise that starred Leslie Nielsen hits theaters, and we ask the important question: can modern comedy recapture the absurd brilliance of the original? Or should some franchises be left untouched? Together An indie drama with a powerful emotional core. We dive into this intimate, relationship-driven film and discuss how well it balances its themes of love, grief, and connection. A smaller release, but one that may leave a big impact. Follow Us: Website: I Hate Critics Facebook: Everyone is a Critic Podcast Twitter/X: @criticspod Instagram: @criticspod Patreon: Support Us Merch: TeePublic Store YouTube: Watch Us 🎨 Check out Jeff's art at Jeff Lassiter Art 🎬 Read Sean’s reviews at Sean at the Movies Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

Clueless Directed by Amy Heckerling Starring Alicia Silverstone and Paul Rudd Shallow, rich and socially successful Cher (Alicia Silverstone) is at the top of her Beverly Hills high school's pecking scale. Seeing herself as a matchmaker, Cher first coaxes two teachers into dating each other. Emboldened by her success, she decides to give hopelessly klutzy new student Tai (Brittany Murphy) a makeover. When Tai becomes more popular than she is, Cher realizes that her disapproving ex-stepbrother (Paul Rudd) was right about how misguided she was -- and falls for him.

This week on the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast, we’re talking about the big theatrical releases from the weekend of July 18th — and it’s a mix of prestige and nostalgia. Eddington A new drama making its theatrical debut, Eddington explores themes of ambition, genius, and sacrifice. We dive into its performances, direction, and whether it lives up to the awards buzz it’s been getting. I Know What You Did Last Summer The classic 90s slasher is back in theaters, bringing its blend of teen horror and campy thrills to a new generation. Does it hold up? Is it better remembered as a cultural moment than as a film? We hash it out. Plus, plenty of tangents, laughs, and maybe even a few hot takes you didn’t see coming. Follow Us: Website: I Hate Critics Facebook: Everyone is a Critic Podcast Twitter/X: @criticspod Instagram: @criticspod Patreon: Support Us Merch: TeePublic Store YouTube: Watch Us Check out Jeff's Art at Jeff Lassiter Art and read Sean's Reviews at Sean at the Movies. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

First Knight Directed by Jerry Zucker Starring Richard Gere, Sean Connery, and Julia Ormond Handsome swordsman Lancelot (Richard Gere) is incredibly skilled at fighting, but when he meets the lovely Guinevere (Julia Ormond), he can't seem to get past her defenses. She is betrothed to King Arthur (Sean Connery) and plans to go ahead with the wedding, despite her attraction to Lancelot. When the devious warrior Malagant (Ben Cross) rises up against Arthur, Lancelot must try to put his feelings aside and defend his king, Guinevere and all of Camelot.

This week on the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast, we look at the big new theatrical releases for the weekend of July 11th, with a special focus on the highly anticipated Superman. The Man of Steel returns to the big screen in a new vision of the iconic hero—does it soar to heroic heights, or does it fall flat? We also discuss the state of superhero movies in general, how audiences have changed since the genre’s peak, and what this new Superman means for the future of the DC cinematic universe. Plus, our usual banter on the box office, trailers, and whatever else we feel like complaining about! Follow Us: Website: I Hate Critics Facebook: Everyone is a Critic Podcast Twitter/X: @criticspod Instagram: @criticspod Patreon: Support Us Merch: TeePublic Store YouTube: Watch Us Check out Jeff's Art at Jeff Lassiter Art and read Sean's Reviews at Sean at the Movies. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

This week on the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast, Sean and Jeff weigh in on the heated Superwoke controversy, diving into the cultural conversation and what it means for the film world. We also review three big new releases: Heads of State Directed by Ilya Naishuller Starring John Cena, Idris Elba, Priyanka Chopra The U.S. President and British Prime Minister—famous for their public feud—are forced to work together after Air Force One goes down in hostile territory. Can they stop a global conspiracy and save the free world? The Old Guard 2 Directed by Victoria Mahoney Starring Charlize Theron, Uma Thurman, Kiki Layne Andy and her band of immortal warriors face their greatest threat yet as a long-lost immortal re-emerges, complicating their mission to protect humanity. Jurassic World: Rebirth Directed by Gareth Edwards Starring Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey A daring mission to retrieve dinosaur DNA from the original Jurassic Park site uncovers a shocking, sinister secret hidden for decades. Plus our usual tangents, debates, and laughs! 🎧 Follow Us & Support the Show: 🌐 Website: I Hate Critics 📘 Facebook: Everyone is a Critic Podcast 🐦 Twitter/X: @criticspod 📸 Instagram: @criticspod 💸 Patreon: Support Us 👕 Merch: TeePublic Store ▶️ YouTube: Watch Us 🎨 Check out Jeff's art at Jeff Lassiter Art 📝 Read Sean’s reviews at Sean at the Movies If you enjoy the show, please rate, review, and subscribe!

Leprechaun 3 Brian Trenchard Smith Starring Warwick Davis Released June 27th, 1995 One night in Las Vegas, a pawn shop owner purchases a statue of a leprechaun from a mysterious stranger. He ignores the stranger's warning to never remove the statue's golden medallion and takes it for himself. Instantly the statue transforms into the murderous Leprechaun, who vows to kill anyone who takes his gold. Scott McCoy, who unwittingly took a gold coin from the pawn shop, and Tammy, Scott's new friend, are first on the list. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers The Movie Directed by Bryan Spicer Starring Amy Jo Johnson, Jason David Frank Release June 30th, 1995