Welcome to PolarizedPod! We are taking a trip back in time to old Hollywood where the studio system reigns and communists are working hard behind the scenes to kidnap famous movie stars for ransom. As we experience a day in the life of Eddie Mannix, we question the loose narrative, recognize the star power of the cast, and try to place it in the pa…

In an attempt to match the energy of the movie, the Polarized crew (plus the Podfather) take a rollicking journey through PTA's hazy mystery. Critics: 74% Audience: 53%

It's a birthday pick this week as we take a trip by horse, car, and bubble into the mind of Darren Aronofsky. In a true polarizing episode we go back and forth on love and criticism for the director's big swings. Critics: 53% Audience: 74%

The Polarized Kingdom is hosting a couple of very special guests for a discussion of an adaptation of a classic piece of literature, that turns out to be a classic piece of film as well. We hail the genius casting, use of modern sports movie storytelling, and highlight our favorite hats. Audience: 59% Critics: 79%…

In a very special episode, the Polarized guys and a returning guest visit the world of underground Detroit rap battles but still have a hard time not talking about how great Michael Shannon is. We question the rhythm of the rhymes, evaluate Eminem as an actor, and have a hard time not thinking of Scary Movie 3. Critics: 75% Audience: 54%…

What happens when two Jesse Eisenbergs are polarized against each other? Have you ever wondered what the hosts' favorite nuts are? How do you manifest a non-charming Wallace Shawn performance? All these questions are discussed, and more, on this week's episode of PolarizedPod! Critics: 83% Audience: 59%…

We are taking a trip back to a high school in 2006 that is populated by 30 year olds who are all obsessed with John Tucker. We discuss whether the movie holds up almost 20 years later, rave about the soundtrack reminiscent of our own high school years, and question why murder was never really an option. Critics: 28% Audience: 69%…

In this especially special episode, we break down the very concept of movies before sharing our history with rock biopics as well as comedies from this era. After giggling our way through the episode, we end with another game of "What's That Ranking?". THEY PODCAST SO HARD. Critics: 75% Audience: 57%…

We are jumping into a cult classic movie that wasn't polarizing enough to warrant a remake. In our discussion of the House of Roads we delve into the sensuality, fits, and mindset of James Dalton (Patrick Swayze), revel in the size of the explosions, and find a strange comparison to True Detective: Night Country. Critics: 41% Audience: 67%…

In this episode we attempt to lighten an Oliver Stone blind spot in our film watching history. We commend Val Kilmer on a legendary performance, attempt to parse the man from the myth, and share our history with the music. Critics: 56% Audience: 79%

In our discussion of Vanilla Sky we highlight our favorite one-liners, share our feelings on the cast, and question the use of music by Cameron Crowe. And we wrap up the episode with a brand new game! Critics: 43% Audience: 72%

In anticipation for the Dune Part Two, we are discussing the previous attempt to bring Frank Herbert's novels to the big screen. As we compare the modern take with David Lynch's film we highlight grasshopper Guild Space Navigators, milking cats for antidote, and dig into the behind the scenes drama as we read from his autobiography, Room to Dream. …

Welcome to the wacky world of PolarizedPod! On this episode we discuss a movie that has it all: a paralyzed Christopher Walken calling out hits, a disfigured Christopher Lloyd playing dirty movies, and a bonkers script paired with the tone of Pulp Fiction. Critics: 37% Audience: 72%

In this episode we discuss the world of Wonka and try to determine who handles the material best. Throughout the discussion we hash out the Johnny Depp performance, question the time and money devoted to squirrels, and take to task the critics who loved this movie. Critics: 83% Audience:51%

POLARIZEDPOD IS BACK WITH A VENGEANCE. Critics: 59% Audience: 83%

Polarizing Movies 100 is in session and today's lesson comes from Mona Lisa Smile, where Julia Roberts teaches us to consider a polarizing movie from 2003 featuring a host of up and coming actors and actresses. We revel in the cast and ache for better direction as we hash out discourse from audiences and critics.…

It's a silly movie and this is a silly episode. Our special guest tells a tragic story of popcorn loss while at a screening of Keanu, we play the Brandini drinking game, and finish off with a few rounds of Magnetized: Keanu Reeves Edition. Happy 100th episode! Critics: 78% Audience: 55%

We are going back in time to 1960 to review the oldest movie in the PolarizedPod catalogue. With drinks in hand we make comparisons to the remake, imagine what the movie would be like if they were allowed more than one take, and play a rousing new game of "Smoke or "Fire. Critics: 48% Audience: 81%

Happy Holidays from Polarized Pod! Before we take a romp through a gratuitously violent sequel, we talk about what we're watching and try to decide our favorite Christmas movie. Critics: 35% Audience: 62%

WHAT HAPPENS IN LI TOLQA STAYS IN LI TOLQA Critics: 87% Audience: 52%

On a special Halloween night recording we talk a lot about a movie that has little to say. Before that we share our favorite Halloween candy, discuss what we're watching, and hash out the good, bad , and ugly of streaming services producing movies. Critics: 81% Audience: 56%

In order to continue the spooky season festivities, we chose an audience favored movie that came out in the year of our Lord, 2023. With our resident Russel Crowe expert we banter about exorcism movies, celebrate the explosive final act, and play a riveting game of Review Blitz: Russel Crowe Edition. Critics: 49% Audience: 81%…

In our much anticipated return to spooky season, we cover a certified fresh critic's pick that features morally reprobate main characters doubling as rock and roll scientists, a dancing monster, and a final act that left us speechless (until we made a podcast episode about it). Critics: 75% Audience: 37%…

WELCOME TO CON AIRCritics: 58% Audience: 75%

We start this episode with a new segment of "What Are You Watchin?", do our best to breakdown the logistics of Marsh Girl life, and try to find what's missing from a book we haven't read.Critics: 35% Audience: 96%

As summer draws to a close, so does our summer sequel series with a melee for the ages. Join us as Godzilla makes friends and enemies in a sequel that is packed full of monster battles, one-liners, and villains with questionable choices. Critics: 42% Audience: 83%

PolarizedPod is doing sequels! In this episode we review the recipe for the Breezy Brandini before inventing the new Brandnon Manhattan, mention some of our other favorite duos, and attempt to understand the hate for this movie. Critics: 51% Audience: 74%

It's a sequel summer bash and we are taking a stab at the Scream franchise. With our guest we begin with a concert review, have a sequel discussion of our own to match the one in the movie, and breakdown some of the leaks that plagued the making of Scream 2. Critics: 82% Audience: 58%

The Polarized boys are taking another trip into the Michael Bay universe with a maximalist sequel. We revel in the legendary car chases, praise the chemistry, and question the sensibilities of Michael Bay. Critics: 23% Audience: 78%

Not only are the worlds warring, but the audiences and critics are also battling over Spielberg's adaptation of H.G. Wells classic story. PolarizedPod along with their "space expert" blarj tackle the most recent alien news, challenge the abrupt ending, and play a riveting game of Magnetized. Critics: 75% Audience: 42%…

Polarized Pod is taking its first step into Marvel territory as Captain Brandini and Jamesdini hash out the origins of Marvel's most powerful hero. We share our feelings on the MCU and its effect on cinema, touch on Brandini's other podcast where he screams into the void, and rage against beam powers. Critics: 79% Audience: 45%…

We are dipping our toes into the tenth iteration of the Fast and Furious franchise where there's more family and villains than ever before. In our discussion we question the decision to rehash Fast Five, groan over the empty void of a warehouse where Brie Larson is forced to deliver exposition, and attempt to decipher the ethos of Jason Momoa. Crit…

In our follow up to Last Jedi we lightspeed skip through the plot of Rise of Skywalker that resembles tangled spaghetti. Before that we catch up on birthdays and weddings, Brandini gives a review of Avatar: Way of Water, and we try to decipher the failings and successes of the Skywalker Saga.Critics: 52% Audience: 86%…

Polarized is jumping into the Star Wars universe to discuss one of the most polarizing movies ever. Throughout the discussion we bring up other comparable trilogies, try to figure out what Holdo's deal is, and even polarize ourselves!Critics: 91% Audience: 42%

In a callback to our very first episode, we are taking another dive into a Disney live action remake. Before we do, we review Brandini's Vince Vaughn movie tier list, share our feelings on Disney's strategy of remaking their classics, and check in on our good friend David Lowery. Critics: 62% Audience: 11%…

In our last episode of our Berry Gordy series we are jumping into a martial arts comedy heavily inspired by Bruce Lee movies. Before we do that, we give a brief concert update, check out some wacky Yelp reviews from places like Wetzel's Pretzels, and finish off the episode with our new game Review Blitz.…

We are taking a trip through the not so wonderful land of Oz in order to continue our series on Motown and Berry Gordy. In this Oz there is a Michael Jackson scarecrow, a colorless void of a Munchkinland, and trippy visuals that belong in a fever dream.Critics: 41% Audience: 65%

Polarized is jumping into a three part series of Berry Gordy films starting with a film starring Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, and Anthony Perkins. We take our time breaking down both the telescope and car wreck photo shoots as well as the unloaded gun tussle. Critics: 30% Audience: 76%

We are wrapping up our series of revenge movies with Revenge: The Movie. We attempt to break down all of the big choices throughout the film, interpret the hatred from the audience side, and rank all of the vengeance movies we have covered. Critics: 93% Audience: 58%

Revenge is a dish best served with steak, mac and cheese, and steamed asparagus. Polarized is forging on with another Vengeance Man movie, this time starring Gerard Butler as a master tinkerer hell-bent on dismantling the system from under Jamie Foxx's feet. We struggle with Gerry B's horrific methods, give a few Oscar predictions, and play a solo …

We are continuing our series of revenge movies with The Punisher, who's super power seems to be vengeance. Throughout the conversation we touch on the frayed journey of Marvel films, revisit James Bond and our feelings on No Time to Die, as well as attempt to translate the political reaction that might affect the polarizing scores of revenge movies…

It's an Unhinged episode as we ramble through the slasher-esque plot, break down the ethos of Russell Crowe's nameless villain, and play a brand new game that is also nameless. Critics: 48% Audience: 77%

WE'RE OFF THE RAILS. IN FACT THERE ARE NO RAILS. Critics: 15% Audience: 85%

WE ARE ALL PHANTOMS. WE ARE ALL CHRISTINES. Critics: 33% Audience: 84%

It is a very special episode this time on Polarized where we are visited by an old friend to talk about a movie that is dear to our hearts. We take a trip through our history as friends and pick out new things to notice in a movie we have seen countless times. Critics: 49% Audience: 89%

The Polarized Kingdom and blarj are taking a space voyage to Neptune where we will reminisce about our past polarizing movie adventures, compare this movie to some of our other sci-fi favorites, and come out the other side polarized ourselves. Critics: 83% Audience: 41%

We are jumping into one of our most polarizing movies yet in this high school musical based on the Tony award winning show. Brandini, The Forever Guest, and their temporary guest work through the age criticisms of the lead actor, decry the "family friend", and play a rousing game of Magnetized. Critics: 29% Audience: 88%…

We are going to sequel land where there's new locations, characters, and reasons to watch the first one instead. In NT: BOS Rage Cage is loose, Aquafina is a plot element, and Helen Mirren rejoins the family a la Fast and the Furious. Happy 69th episode! Critics: 36% Audience: 67%

In our last episode of 2022 we jump back into Bruckheimer territory with a Nicolas Cage feature. We joke about conspiracy theories, wrestle with the grittiness level of Indiana Jones ripoffs, and try to get to the bottom of the reason of tucked in shirts on middle aged men.

Two friends discuss a Christmas movie about friends during Christmas. Critics: 42% Audience: 71%