Best Denver Film Critics Podcasts (2024)

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HiT 260: 'Curb' Star Slams into Anti-Trump Brick Wall 20:49

7d ago20:49

20:49

"Curb Your Enthusiasm" alum Cheryl Hines may be shunned by her Hollywood peers, and the reason why will make you furious. Acting legend Jon Voight opens up about his role in "Reagan," the powerful biopic of the nation's 40th president. And we share why the following weeks will be critical to Heartland America's attempt to grab a piece of the pop cu…

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HiT 259: Can This Stand-Up Save R-Rated Comedies? 44:28

15d ago44:28

44:28

Comedian Matt Rife is set to star in a new, R-rated comedy. Can this cancel-proof comic bring us back to the glory days, a time when "Old School," "Wedding Crashers" and "The Hangover" reigned supreme? We talk to conservative icon Bill Whittle about pop culture, Hollywood and how conservatives can fight back (and win) the Culture Wars. #comedy #mat…

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HiT 258: This Director Un-Canceled Kevin Spacey 25:43

14d ago25:43

25:43

Writer/director Michael Hall has read all the headlines about canceled superstar Kevin Spacey. He hired the actor anyway to appear in his neo-noir film "Peter Five Eight." Why? Did he suffer any professional backlash as a result? Would he do it again? All the answers can be found in this revealing interview. WATCH: 'Peter Five Eight': https://www.a…

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HiT 257: 'God's Not Dead' Duo Upends Hollywood ... Again 33:22

25d ago33:22

33:22

Imagine your entire career comes under assault overnight. And you did NOTHING wrong. That's what happened to Sasha Stone, a self-made woman who created AwardsDaily.com to cover Hollywood her way. Now, following a red-pill transformation, a major corporate media site wants to take her down. Here's why her fight is ours, too. Filmmakers Chuck Konzelm…

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HiT 256: Free Speech Champion Shares Big Wins, Brutal Losses 35:02

28d ago35:02

35:02

Conservatives scream, 'Shut Up and Sing!' every Election Year while cheering on #kidrock and #jonvoight. Hypocrisy? It's ... complicated. Nico Perrino, host of the "So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast," is the First Amendment's best friend. And it needs one given the constant attacks on free expression. He shares the recent wins, and losses, in th…

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The Movie Rating System with Kt Baldassaro from MovieRuntime 26:41

19d ago26:41

26:41

Has the G-rated film gone extinct? Is PG-13 still the most profitable film rating? When is being rated R a badge of honor? In this episode, Alexis is joined by Kt Baldassaro from MovieRuntime to discuss the history of the MPA movie rating system, the hoops filmmakers need to go through to avoid an NC-17 rating, when movie classification borders on …

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HiT 255: Kay Smythe vs. Liberal Hollywood 29:42

1M ago29:42

29:42

Kay Smythe has lived in the belly of the beast - Hollywood, Calif. And she's learned enough to know its messaging can't be trusted. Christian talks to Kay about her days in La La Land, what turned her into a culture warrior and why even the simplest measures, like growing your own food, take on new significance in our turbulent times. Meet Kay Smyt…

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HiT 254: Colbert and Co. Hit Shocking New Low 34:57

1M ago34:57

34:57

Comedian Andrew Schulz shows late-night lackeys how it's done, and the jokes are glorious. But there's a serious message embedded in Schulz's monologue. Comedian Derek Richards opens up about Cancel Culture, cancer and modern stand-up audiences. The "Normal World" regular brings firsthand experience to all of the above. And we roast late-night hack…

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Going Down to South Park with Angus Truskett from Hey Fam 47:59

1M ago47:59

47:59

South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut celebrated its 25th anniversary this year, so Alexis invited Angus Truskett from Hey Fam to talk about the venerable animated series. The two discuss sneaking into the South Park movie in 1999, the evolution of Matt Stone and Trey Parker from Cannibal: The Musical to The Book of Mormon, South Park video games like…

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HiT 253: Does The Daily Wire WANT to Get Canceled? 24:27

2M ago24:27

24:27

The Daily Wire's latest film is going straight to theaters. Here's why "Am I Racist?" will rock the culture (just like "What Is a Woman?" did). Chuck D once fought the power. Now, he's as afraid of Cancel Culture as the rest of his celebrity peers. Even ... Howard Stern. "Deadpool & Wolverine" will be the summer's biggest film. Why? Because it undo…

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HiT 252: Trump Hater Mark Hamill Goes to the Dark Side 37:51

2M ago37:51

37:51

Jack Black's ghastly take on the Trump assassination got plenty of attention, but what stars Mark Hamill and John Leguizamo said was worse. Author Jeremy Carl explores the growing acceptance for anti-white bigotry with 'The Unprotected Class.' Here's why he tackled one of the culture's most problematic debates and how Hollywood makes it worse. And …

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FX's Clipped with NBA Coach Alvin Gentry 25:05

28d ago25:05

25:05

In this exclusive interview, Alexis is joined by 36-year NBA veteran Alvin Gentry (who is also her dad) to discuss the FX miniseries Clipped. How much of the show was fact vs fiction? Did Laurence Fishburne, Ed O’Neill, and the rest of the cast capture the essence of their real-life counterparts? What was it like being part of the LA Clippers organ…

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HiT Bonus Episode: Hollywood's Trump Derangement Went Too Far 10:25

2M ago10:25

10:25

Hollywood has raged against President Trump for nearly nine years. Did the stars put their anger aside following the assassination attempt on his life? Not even close. Let's look at what they've said about the real estate mogul ever since he joined the political fray. Subscribe to HiT's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFqmSqjavp3R…

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Kill (Hindi Action Movie) with Billy from Geek of Oz 23:40

1M ago23:40

23:40

Alexis is joined by Billy from Geek of Oz to discuss the new ultra-violent Hindi action film Kill from director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat featuring breakout star Lakshya and a phenomenal villain performance from Raghav Juyal. How does sound amp up the impact of the violence, what could change in the upcoming Hollywood remake, and why does this film stand …

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HiT 251: Comedy's No. 1 Outlaw Josh Denny Speaks! 36:21

2M ago36:21

36:21

George Clooney says President Biden should step aside for the good of the country. Here's why the Oscar-winner's timing isn't just suspicious. It stinks. Comedian Josh Denny may be the most incendiary comic in the country. That's no joke, to quote a certain world leader. Denny's battle to protect his free speech rights matters, and he explains why …

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Kalki 2898 AD with Andrew Levins from Hey Fam 36:00

1M ago36:00

36:00

Alexis is joined by Andrew Levins from the Hey Fam podcast to chat about Nag Ashwin's Pan-Indian blockbuster Kalki 2898 AD and how it compares to movies like RRR and Baahubali from legendary Telugu director S.S. Rajamouli. This episode contains spoilers for Kalki 2898 AD. Read Alexis's full review of Kalki 2898 AD: https://trashwire.com/2024/07/02/…

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HiT 250: Late-Night TV Finally Ran Out of Lies 34:44

2M ago34:44

34:44

What will Colbert and co. say about President Biden's disastrous debate performances? The answer will say plenty about the sorry state of political satire. National Review's Senior Political Correspondent Jim Geraghty has the coolest side hustle. He's the author of a spy novel series that takes the latest headlines for a wild spin. And we share if …

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The Best and Worst Movies I Watched in June 14:07

2M ago14:07

14:07

From documentaries to dramas to failed comedies, in this bite-sized episode, Denver Film Critics Society co-chair Alexis Gentry shares the highs and (very) lows of the movies she watched in June. Check out the quick review for Kalki 2898 AD https://youtube.com/shorts/iULdzXxQr0s Connect with me on Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/trashwire Let's t…

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HiT 249: Conservative Comic Offers Woke-Free Solution 38:15

2M ago38:15

38:15

The biggest stars are MIA - again - as the Left's antisemitism wave hits Hollywood. Comedian Michael Loftus shares why his new streaming platform is music to your anti-woke ears. President Trump recommends a movie everyone should watch, and he couldn't be more right about it. StudioTST: http://studiotst.com Subscribe to HiT's YouTube channel: https…

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HiT 248: The Documentary Hollywood Refused to Make 34:14

3M ago34:14

34:14

Who you gonna trust - your eyes or late-night propagandist Jimmy Kimmel? The late-night liberal said President Biden didn't freeze up during his swanky Hollywood fundraiser. Except we ALL saw the video. Filmmaker Steffan Tubbs made sure that "Devastated," a documentary tackling the Fentanyl crisis in Colorado, had this one crucial element before it…

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HiT 247: Has Colbert Finally Reached Peak Cringe? 22:48

3M ago22:48

22:48

Stephen Colbert is on Team Biden. He even hosted a fundraiser for the elderly President. What he did recently, though, is the perfect combination of cringe and spin. It's even uglier than you imagine. Will Smith is putting 'The Slap' behind him with 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die.' Here's the big picture behind Smith's shocking comeback. Another day, anoth…

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HiT 246: Dear Hollywood: Innovate or Perish 31:15

3M ago31:15

31:15

Hollywood is in trouble. Deep trouble. And a dozen new sequels and reboots won't fix the problem. Here's how the industry can change its ways before its too late. There's a new anti-Trump movie coming our way, but we may not see it in time for Election Day. We explain. And we talk to filmmaker Joseph Granda about his new movie, "Sasquatch and the M…

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HiT 245: Hollywood Hits New Low with This Attack on Trump 20:25

4M ago20:25

20:25

Hollywood hates Trump. We know ... we know. The industry's latest broadside against the former (future?) president, though, is the dirtiest yet. "Screams Before Silence" is the one documentary everyone should see. So why aren't more critics reviewing it? We explain. And a TV professional has the last word on AMC adding a trigger warning to "Goodfel…

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HiT 244: 'Mr. Birchum' Premiere Pummels Woke Mind Virus 26:42

4M ago26:42

26:42

It's been too long since we've mocked 'The View,' and boy did co-host Sunny Hostin make it easy for us! Join Hollywood in Toto at the LA premiere for The Daily Wire Plus' "Mr. Birchum." The show brings Adam Carolla's beloved woodshop character to life, and he's had enough with the snowflakes falling atop his high school. You'll hear from Megyn Kell…

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HiT 243: The COVID Documentary We ALL Need to See 30:18

4M ago30:18

30:18

'Saturday Night Live' couldn't ignore the raging pro-Palestinian protests happening in its own backyard. The show's sketch on the subject proved even worse than you feared. Vanessa Dylyn smelled a rat early in the official response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Her new film 'Covid Collateral" captures the censorship and government overreach that define…

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HiT 242: Can This Documentary Heal the Nation? 27:38

4M ago27:38

27:38

Dwayne Johnson allegedly showed up to a movie set hours late again and again. That's on the days he showed up at all, according to a report from TheWrap.com. The most disturbing part of the expose, though, is the timing. We'll explain. America hasn't been this divided in decades, and it could get worse this November. Along comes a film that offers …

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HiT 241: Jerry Seinfeld Just Scared Hollywood Silly 28:18

5M ago28:18

28:18

Jerry Seinfeld made millions by observing everyday life. Now, he's cast his keen eye on Hollywood, and what he's seeing should make plenty of people nervous (even this podcaster!). The China Brothers - Paul and Ben - just uncorked a seriously spooky horror film called "Night Shift." How did they come up with the film's can't-miss hook? And did thes…

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HiT 240: Yes, 'Unsung Hero' Is a Love Letter to Motherhood 30:10

5M ago30:10

30:10

Whoopi Goldberg is at it again, and it's a miracle ABC continues to let her spew her bile on 'The View" fives times a week. Music promoter David Smallbone moved his family from Australia to America in the early 1990s to find a better life. That remarkable journey comes to the big screen courtesy of "Unsung Hero," out April 26. Was it hard for David…

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Whatcha Watchin with Alexis Gentry

Trashwire

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Hollywood in Toto with Christian Toto

Radio America

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HiT 260: 'Curb' Star Slams into Anti-Trump Brick Wall 20:49

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HiT 259: Can This Stand-Up Save R-Rated Comedies? 44:28

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HiT 258: This Director Un-Canceled Kevin Spacey 25:43

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HiT 257: 'God's Not Dead' Duo Upends Hollywood ... Again 33:22

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HiT 256: Free Speech Champion Shares Big Wins, Brutal Losses 35:02

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The Movie Rating System with Kt Baldassaro from MovieRuntime 26:41

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HiT 255: Kay Smythe vs. Liberal Hollywood 29:42

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HiT 254: Colbert and Co. Hit Shocking New Low 34:57

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Going Down to South Park with Angus Truskett from Hey Fam 47:59

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HiT 253: Does The Daily Wire WANT to Get Canceled? 24:27

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HiT 252: Trump Hater Mark Hamill Goes to the Dark Side 37:51

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FX's Clipped with NBA Coach Alvin Gentry 25:05

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HiT Bonus Episode: Hollywood's Trump Derangement Went Too Far 10:25

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Kill (Hindi Action Movie) with Billy from Geek of Oz 23:40

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HiT 251: Comedy's No. 1 Outlaw Josh Denny Speaks! 36:21

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Kalki 2898 AD with Andrew Levins from Hey Fam 36:00

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HiT 250: Late-Night TV Finally Ran Out of Lies 34:44

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The Best and Worst Movies I Watched in June 14:07

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HiT 249: Conservative Comic Offers Woke-Free Solution 38:15

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HiT 248: The Documentary Hollywood Refused to Make 34:14

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HiT 247: Has Colbert Finally Reached Peak Cringe? 22:48

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HiT 246: Dear Hollywood: Innovate or Perish 31:15

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HiT 245: Hollywood Hits New Low with This Attack on Trump 20:25

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HiT 244: 'Mr. Birchum' Premiere Pummels Woke Mind Virus 26:42

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HiT 243: The COVID Documentary We ALL Need to See 30:18

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HiT 242: Can This Documentary Heal the Nation? 27:38

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HiT 241: Jerry Seinfeld Just Scared Hollywood Silly 28:18

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HiT 240: Yes, 'Unsung Hero' Is a Love Letter to Motherhood 30:10

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