Best Critical Onions Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 151: The Night of the Hunter (1955) 1:30:01

1M ago1:30:01

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It's the story of love and hate, the story of tradition and modernity, the story of good and evil, the story of old right hand left hand. It's 1955's The Night of the Hunter starring Robert Mitchum, Lillian Gish, Shelley Winters, and Peter Graves is that story. Adapted from a novel of the same name the film is a bold experimental feature film for a…

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Episode 150: Little Monsters (1989) 1:15:28

2M ago1:15:28

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This ain't your kids' monsters scaring people in their bedrooms movie! This is the one for the elder millennials who were traumatized or seduced by the dark horrors of a movie that is, for all intents and purposes, Night Breed Babies. Fred Savage, Howie Mandel, Daniel Stern, Rick Ducommun, Frank Whaley, and Devin Ratray put together a pretty impres…

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Episode 149: Barbie (2023) 1:46:37

6M ago1:46:37

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And now, what the entire world has been waiting for...two men give you their hot takes on Greta Gerwig's 2023 film BARBIE. This is, of course, an exaggeration. This movie could use fewer male hot takes. That said, we felt it was unfair to disqualify the movie from our RSS feed just because other people had been loud and cranky, so we felt the need …

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Episode 148: Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes 1:12:41

8M ago1:12:41

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The Nighthawks Podcast enthusiastically recommends: Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes. This delightful, tight, Japanese film from a Kyoto-based theatre troupe is the debut film of director Junta Yamaguchi, and we think you should see it. This movie is low budget, non-American, subtitled, and high concept which seems to have doomed this movie to be un…

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Episode 147: Poltergeist (1982) - Curse of Monstoberfest 1:07:38

10M ago1:07:38

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Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, find us on Facebook, and rate and review us where applicable. Also, if you really dig the show please consider contributing to our Ko-Fi campaign to help make the show extra special. Support us via Ko-Fi! It has long been told, in select circles, that The Nighthawks recorded an episode covering Tobe Hoope…

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Episode 146: M3GAN - Curse of Monstoberfest 1:05:18

10M ago1:05:18

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Just when you thought it was safe to undress in front of your tech devices, one Hollywood movie decides to blend post-Y2k tech panic with the classic formula of the killer doll, and manages to keep things fresh enough to keep The Nighthawks nodding along throughout the movie. This 2022 movie seems to share a lot of grace notes with a 2019 remake of…

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Episode 145: The Relic (1997) - Curse of Monstoberfest 1:10:59

11M ago1:10:59

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Support us via Ko-Fi! From the world of superstition, from the bowels of the Earth, long forgotten: IT'S THE NIGHTHAWKS PODCAST!!! We're here to get you as much Monstoberfest as our lives will allow with a comeback holiday special to chill the very bones. 2023's Halloween season kicks off with an action monster extravaganza known as THE RELIC from …

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S2E22: Was The Mandalorian Season 3 Good? 51:41

1+ y ago51:41

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Mark Ellis is joined by Star Wars expert Ken Napzok to discuss season 3 of The Mandalorian. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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S2E21: Was 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' a Disappointment? 50:18

1+ y ago50:18

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Nikkie Novak is joined my Mario fan Wendy Lee Szany to discuss all things 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie.' See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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S2E20: No Oscars Stunt Category Is No Longer Acceptable with 'John Wick: Chapter 4' 47:04

1+ y ago47:04

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Comic-book historian and nerd philosopher Coy Jandreau joins host Nikki Novak's dive deep on Keanu Reeves' 4th outing as mega assassin John Wick in "John Wick: Chapter 4." Is it at an action masterpiece? What does its ending imply about its future and spin-offs? And when will we get an Oscar stunt category? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p…

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S2E19: Why 'Fury of the Gods' Bombing is Fine for the Future of the DCU 38:08

1+ y ago38:08

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Nerd Reactor's John Nguyen and host Nikki Novak give their thoughts on the latest DCU film "Shazam! Fury of the Gods," sharing their favorite moments, their thoughts on THAT cameo and the post-credit scenes, and their thoughts on what it all means for the future of the James Gunn and Peter Saffron DCU. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac…

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Episode 144: Every Oscar, Every Nominee, All in Two Parts- Academy Awards 2023 pt. 2 1:29:51

1+ y ago1:29:51

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Once again it’s time for a glamorous strut on the red carpet, out front of the Nighthawks conceptual diner, to talk about Hollywood’s most prestigious night. Oscar Czar and Nighthawks house band musician Cameron Maris, Nineteen Cent Feast, is coming out of cold storage and Matt is going in. Cameron and Trevor to talk about the EGOTS, the controvers…

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Episode 143: Every Oscar, Every Nominee, All in Two Parts- Academy Awards 2023 pt. 1 3:39

1+ y ago3:39

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Once again it's time for a glamorous night on the red carpet out front of the Nighthawks conceptual diner, to talk about Hollywood's most prestigious night. Oscar Czar and Nighthawks house band musician Cameron Maris, Nineteen Cent Feast, is coming out of cold storage and Matt is going in. Cameron and Trevor to talk about the EGOTS, the controversi…

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S2E18: Why the Critics are WRONG About Quantumania 32:53

1+ y ago32:53

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Guest Wendy Lee Szany and host Mark Ellis discuss the opening weekend of Marvel Studio's 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,' and talk about what happened with its rotten score, the movie's highlights, and those crazy post-credit scenes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no…

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WHYBW - Confess, Fletch; Dahmer; Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery; X; Pearl; Andor 48:27

1+ y ago48:27

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WHYBW – What Have You Been Watching? Mysteries, murder, and rebellion on the menu at the Nighthawks Diner for a discussion of what Matt and Trevor have been watching. Pull up a seat in the Nighthawks booth and grab a heaping helping of pod-fodder. Confess, Fletch– Is it a book adaptation, a Chevy Chase sequel, neither, or both? John Hamm dons the L…

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Everything Everywhere All at Once 48:25

1+ y ago48:25

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The epic telling of how the weight of the multiverse might affect you, Everything Everywhere All at Once has the boys on the pod at each other's throats! Follow us on Instagram @thecommoncritic

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S2E17: The 2022 Golden Tomato Awards Winners 51:18

1+ y ago51:18

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Guests comedian Jay Washington and Fandango Managing Editor Erik Davis join host Nikki Novak in running down and giving their opinions on the winners of the 2022 Golden Tomato Awards! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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WHYBW – Jurassic World Dominion, Avatar: The Way of Water, Willow, The Witcher: Blood Origin 35:03

1+ y ago35:03

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WHYBW – What Have You Been Watching? An all-franchise edition of WHYBW has us looking at three sequels and one prequel from the recently-released and recently-streaming bin. A mixed bag of continuing stories for both the large and small screens. Join the Nighthawks as we serve up another hot and fresh plate of takes. Jurassic World Dominion– A disa…

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WHYBW - Everything Everywhere All at Once, RRR, Banshees of Inisherin, Leonard Maltin's Star Struck 35:11

1+ y ago35:11

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WHYBW – What Have You Been Watching? An examination of some of the best movies of the year, and one book that gave Trevor comfort in a time of need. Join Matt and Trevor in the conceptual Nighthawks Diner to go over a menu of some of 2022's best Everything Everywhere All At Once– The bonkers kung-fu tale of multiverses, taxes, laundry and family. R…

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S2E16: Why Glass Onion is a Great but Frustrating Sequel 52:07

1+ y ago52:07

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Glass Onion 38:34

1+ y ago38:34

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The boys have a wild time discussing the much-anticipated Knives Out sequel! Follow us on Instagram @thecommoncritic

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S1E15: Why Avatar: The Way of Water Falls Just Short of a Masterpiece 53:55

1+ y ago53:55

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Special Guest Coy Jandreau joins special guest host Perri Nemiroff to talk all things Avatar: The Way of Water. Is it really a masterpiece? Could it win Best Picture at the Oscars? And what could we see in the sequels? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Episode 142: A Christmas Sunset with Writer-Director T.C. De Witt 1:17:21

1+ y ago1:17:21

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When you sit in a booth at the Nighthawks Diner you break bread at the crossroads of human experience, and tonight a very special guest is bringing their experience with them. At topic is the 2021 holiday drama A Christmas Sunset, which is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Matt and Trevor invite writer, director, and actor T.C. De Witt to …

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Too High or Too Low? Top 70 Marvel Movies by Hollywood Reporter 1:10:14

1+ y ago1:10:14

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Hollywood Reporter recently released their ranking of all 70 Marvel movies. And let's just say we have a few issues with their rankings. We go through the whole list and discuss whether or not we feel a movie is too high or too low on the list! Follow us on Instagram @thecommoncritic

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WHYBW: Pink Flamingos, Saloum, Tumbbad, Mutiny on the Bounty '35, Robert B. Parker's Spenser 31:05

1+ y ago31:05

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WHYBW – What Have You Been Watching? A rewatch of an undeniable piece of filth, a classic film watch blossoms from a Looney Tunes short, a festival favorite African film, an update on Trevor’s journey through the Spenser novels, and Matt recommends a Hindi horror fable. All of this and more as we check in with what the Nighthawks have been up to la…

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Episode 141: Hellraiser - The Whole Damned Franchise (Feat. Greg Orme) 1:30:36

1+ y ago1:30:36

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On this, the Blackest of Fridays, Matt is joined by guest co-host Greg Orme. Greg is a stand up comedian emeritus, a comedy promoter, and punk rocker and he tests his constitution by joining Matt on a ten-film journey through the original Hellraiser franchise. Featuring the high points of the original trilogy, the low points of the franchise's dimi…

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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever 43:09

2y ago43:09

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The much anticipated sequel is here! We have a long discussion on how it holds up to. the first and how it fits with the rest of the MCU! Follow us on Instagram @thecommoncritic

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Best "Rotten" Movie Bracket 1:00:05

2y ago1:00:05

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We took 24 movies that were rated Rotten and put them in a massive bracket, to find the best "Rotten" movie of all time! Follow us on Instagram @thecommoncritic

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S1E14: Does Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Have a Chance at Oscars Domination? 51:11

2y ago51:11

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Host and author of “Protectors of Wakanda: A History and Training Manual for the Dora Milaje” Karama Horne joins host Nikki Novak as they predict the chances of Wakanda Forever winning big at the Oscars, discuss the film's problems, and wage their bets as to whether director Ryan Coogler could be the right director for an Avengers film. Follow us o…

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S1E13: Why House of the Dragon S1 Deserves A Higher Score 56:10

2y ago56:10

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Special guest and Game of Thrones megafan Andres Cabrera joins host Nikki Novak to discuss why season 1 of House of the Dragon doesn't have a high enough Tomatometer score, their favorite characters and moments, as well as what to expect in season 2. Follow Us on Twitter! Host Nikki Novak: https://twitter.com/nikkinovak Guest Andres Cabrera: https:…

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Episode 140: Halloween Ends - Monstoberfest Ends 56:45

2y ago56:45

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Like Laurie Strode we emerge from our nightmare (Monstoberfest be thy name) into the dawn of a new day...BUT the Halloween season has one more surprise for Matt and Trevor. Wrapping up Monstoberfest 2022, Matt and Trevor find out exactly how HALLOWEEN ENDS via the movie of that name from David Gordon Green and Danny McBride. It's closing out a rebo…

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S1E12: Do the Critics Have Black Adam All Wrong? 57:43

2y ago57:43

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Special guest and DC expert Mike Kalinowski joins host Nikki Novak to discuss what's going on between the critics and the audience score for Black Adam, pledging their needs for Hawkman and Dr. Fate solo films, and THAT mid-credits scene. Follow Us on Twitter! Host Nikki Novak: https://twitter.com/nikkinovak Guest Mike Kalinowski: https://twitter.c…

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Episode 139: V/H/S 99 - Monstoberfest 1999 1:13:51

2y ago1:13:51

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Take a seat in the booth at the Nighthawks Diner where they're about to party like it's 1999! As we discuss horror sequels, remakes, and retreads for this year's Monstoberfest, one franchise dares to look back...back to a simpler time of Y2k panic, The Matrix fandom, and ball busting elder millennials. You need not be familiar with any other V/H/S …

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Tom Cruise Movie Draft 24:59

2y ago24:59

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One of the greatest stars of our generation with a great mix of action, drama, and comedies! The guys create teams of 5 movies and it's up to you to decide who has the best team. Subscribe and follow us on Instagram!

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S1E11: Is Halloween Ends One of the Better Sequels in the Franchise? 54:23

2y ago54:23

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The end is just the beginning for our guest Adam Hlavac of Heroes Reforged and host Nikki Novak as they discuss whether or not Halloween Ends is a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy. Follow Us on Twitter! Host Nikki Novak: https://twitter.com/nikkinovak Guest Adam Hlavac: https://twitter.com/adamhlavac Rotten Tomatoes: https://twitter.com/RottenT…

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Episode 138: Hellraiser (2022) Monstoberfest After Dark 1:03:33

2y ago1:03:33

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Matt and Trevor off of the current release menu for Monstoberfest this year, first up is an examination of the rebooted/retooled/relaunced HELLRAISER film released in 2022. Fans seem bitterly divided about changes made to the franchise, other seem okay with the direction the new film is going in. The Nighthawks weigh in over coffee and pie to talk …

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S1E10: Is Prey really the best Predator sequel yet? 52:22

2y ago52:22

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Special guest and Predator fanatic Claire Lim joins host Nikki Novak to discuss killing dogs in movies, Predator impressions, and if Prey is the real deal sequel the franchise has needed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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WHYBW - 3,000 Years of Longing; The Black Phone; Nope; Bodies Bodies Bodies, Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2022 39:07

2y ago39:07

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WHYBW – What Have You Been Watching? The latest fairy tale from a beloved film auteur as well as several tips into horror for the upcoming Halloween season. Pull up a seat in the booth and join the boys for a discussion of what they've been watching lately. 3,000 Years of Longing– A modern fable from a modern master. Matt checked out this new genie…

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WHYBW - LOTR Rings of Power, Moon Knight, Ms. Marvel, Obi-Wan Kenobi 41:34

2y ago41:34

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WHYBW – What Have You Been Watching? Matt and Trevor wade out of the shadow of their own absence, and into the bright light of controversy. It's an al Big-time franchise streaming TV discussion in the booth at the Nighthawks conceptual diner. Quit bitching about the color of fictional characters in fictional stories- Just quit it. LOTR The Rings of…

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S1E9: Did D23 2022 Show Promise For What’s To Come? 43:24

2y ago43:24

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Special guest Coy Jandreau joins host Nikki Novak to gives us the breakdown on all the exciting projects coming out of Disney films, animation, Marvel, and Star Wars at D23 2022. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Episode 137: Prey (2022) 1:14:47

2y ago1:14:47

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If it bleeds, we can kill it... And this particular entry in the PREDATOR franchise seeks to kill a different kind of "it" as they attempt to give new life to a C- franchise. "Kill it" they do, and Trevor and Matt are in the Nighthawks Conceptual Diner to parse out what might be the best Predator sequel since the original film was released in 1987.…

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S1E8: Are Movies Like 'Day Shift' What Netflix Needs More Of? 39:01

2y ago39:01

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Does the silly premise of "Day Shift" work? Will Vampire and Action-Comedy movie fans like this film? Do Jamie Foxx and Dave Franco have good chemistry? Special guest Jay Washington joins host Jacqueline Coley to discuss these burning questions! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva…

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S1E7: Bullet Train is a Guy Ritchie Rip-off for Better and Worse 45:30

2y ago45:30

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Coy Jandreau ("Coy's Comic Corner") joins host Jacqueline Coley to discuss Brad Pitt's newest film and whether or not they liked David Leitch's directing, the cast's performances, the surprising cameos and if they want to see a "Bullet Train" sequel. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/…

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S1E6: Is Nope Really Jordan Peele's Weakest Film? 53:00

2y ago53:00

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How does Jordan Peele's newest feature compare to "Us" and "Get Out?" Was the "twist" of the film satisfying or was it a let down? And did the themes of the film land for you or leave you scratching your head? Special guest Robert Butler III joins host Nikki Novak to discuss these questions and so much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/…

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S1E5: Thor: Love and Thunder - The Dawn of MCU Fatigue? 56:20

2y ago56:20

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Does the silliness of 'Love and Thunder' work or does it go too far? How does the film hold up as compared to 'Ragnarok'? And did Christian Bale deliver on his performance as Gorr? Special guest Brian Tong joins host Nikki Novak to discuss these questions and so much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic…

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S1E4: Is Jurassic World Dominion Really The Worst Movie In The Franchise? 49:38

2y ago49:38

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Long-time film critic and moderator, Scott Mantz joins host Nikki Novak to discuss Jurassic World: Dominion and whether or not bringing back the old crew (Sam Neill, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum) was enough to close out the dino-tastic trilogy successfully. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art…

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S1E3: Debating The Jurassic Park Franchise 53:32

2y ago53:32

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Hold on to your butts as special guest Perri Nemiroff joins host Nikki Novak to debate all the movies in the Jurassic Park Franchise. Perri Nemiroff is a Jurassic Park Expert/Super Fan and Senior Producer at Collider. Follow her @pnemiroff. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do…

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S1E2: Is Top Gun: Maverick Best Picture Worthy? 42:58

2y ago42:58

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Host Mark Ellis chats Top Gun: Maverick with special guest Steph Sabraw and discusses Tom Cruise being the last movie star of his kind, the film being Best Picture worthy and their favorite action and drama moments. Steph Sabraw is a host and producer of many things Nerd: you can catch her on the YouTube channels “The Whirl Girls,” and “Sith Counse…

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S1E1: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness: Maddeningly Marvelous or Meh? 56:56

2+ y ago56:56

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Special guest Karama Horne joins host Jacqueline Coley to chat about the surprise cameos, mid-credit reveal, and whether or not they think the sequel lived up to expectations. Karama Horne - @theblerdgurl [Culture journalist & content creator. Podcast: The Blerdgurl Podcast] Jacqueline Coley - @thatjacqueline [Awards Editor, Rotten Tomatoes. Podcas…

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Episode 136: Andrei Tarkovsky's STALKER 1:01:01

2+ y ago1:01:01

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Whose house?! ARThouse! I said whose house?! ARThouse! After a long stint of Hollywood blockbusters and major franchises, the Nighthawks order something off the International Menu at the conceptual diner. Director Andrei Tarkovsky's, STALKER is a Soviet era Russian film about three characters wandering into a heavily guarded exclusion zone where so…

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