We Love Emilia Perez
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In this episode of I Hate Critics, we dive into three intriguing new releases and revisit a classic holiday favorite! New Releases: Red One Directed by Jake Kasdan and starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Chris Evans, J.K. Simmons, and Kiernan Shipka. When a villain kidnaps Santa Claus, an E.L.F. (Extremely Large and Formidable) operative teams up with the world’s greatest tracker to save Christmas in this action-packed holiday adventure. Emilia Perez Directed by Jacques Audiard and featuring Karla Sofia Gascón, Zoe Saldana, and Selena Gomez. This unique film tells the story of a...
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1994 - Mary Shelly's Frankenstein
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1994 continues to be one of the worst years for movies of all time with Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Mary Shelly's Frankenstein Directed by Kenneth Branagh Starring Kenneth Branagh's ego Drowning in the ego of Kenneth Branagh, Mary Shelley's legendary monster story miscasts Robert De Niro as the monster while doing everything to indulge the ego of star and director Kenneth Branagh.
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We Love Anora, Hugh Grant, and Tony Todd
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This episode of the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast is a celebration of love for memorable movies and iconic performances. We review two exciting new films and pay tribute to a legendary horror actor. Anora Directed by Sean Baker Starring Mikey Madison This week, we dive into Anora, a striking film from Sean Baker. Mikey Madison shines as Anora, a Brooklyn sex worker who finds herself in a modern-day Cinderella story after marrying the son of a wealthy Russian oligarch. But just as her dreams seem within reach, the fairytale turns dark when his family arrives from Russia, determined to end...
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1994 - The Road to Wellville
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The Road to Wellville Directed by Alan Parker A staunch advocate of healthy living, Dr. John Harvey Kellogg (Anthony Hopkins) opens a sanitarium that promotes his progressive, if eccentric, ideas about optimal well-being. Among the clients who arrive at the facility are the opportunistic Charles Ossining (John Cusack), who is keen on marketing Kellogg's cereal, and the wealthy Will Lightbody (Matthew Broderick) and his wife, Eleanor (Bridget Fonda). This comedy is inspired by an actual spa run by Dr. Kellogg at the turn of the century.
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1994 - Shawshank Redemption
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The Shawshank Redemption Directed by Frank Darabon Starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) is sentenced to two consecutive life terms in prison for the murders of his wife and her lover and is sentenced to a tough prison. However, only Andy knows he didn't commit the crimes. While there, he forms a friendship with Red (Morgan Freeman), experiences brutality of prison life, adapts, helps the warden, etc., all in 19 years.
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We Love Women of the Hour
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In this episode, we review two new films and revisit a time-travel classic! Here Directed by Robert Zemeckis, starring Tom Hanks and Robin Wright This introspective drama from Zemeckis follows multiple generations of couples and families as they inhabit the same home over a century. With Tom Hanks and Robin Wright leading the cast, Here dives into the layers of connection, change, and continuity within the walls of a single house. Woman of the Hour Directed by Anna Kendrick, starring Anna Kendrick and Daniel Zovatto Set in 1970s Los Angeles amidst a wave of sensational murders, this film marks...
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We Hate Venom The Last Dance
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In this episode, we dive into Venom: The Last Dance, directed by Kelly Marcel and starring Tom Hardy. Eddie Brock and Venom are back with a choice that could change everything as they’re pursued by a relentless military figure and alien monsters from Venom’s home planet. Will the duo survive, and what sacrifices must they make along the way? We also review Conclave, a taut thriller directed by Edward Berger and starring Ralph Fiennes, John Lithgow, and Stanley Tucci. This film brings audiences into the Vatican’s hidden corridors as Cardinal Lawrence unearths secrets that threaten the...
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We Love Florence Pugh
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In this episode, we dive into Apple's troubled release of Wolfs. What went wrong, and why did such a promising film stumble out of the gate? We also discuss the film We Live in Time, starring Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield. This poignant drama, directed by John Crowley, follows the unexpected and emotional journey of Almut and Tobias as they navigate the limits of time in their unconventional love story. Next, we revisit the terrifying world of Smile and its sequel Smile 2. In Smile, directed by Parker Finn, Dr. Rose Cotter faces a spiraling nightmare after witnessing a traumatic event with...
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1994 - Pulp Fiction
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Pulp Fiction (1994) Directed by Quentin Tarentino Starring Samuel L. Jackson, John Travolta, Uma Thurman Vincent Vega (John Travolta) and Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson) are hitmen with a penchant for philosophical discussions. In this ultra-hip, multi-strand crime movie, their storyline is interwoven with those of their boss, gangster Marsellus Wallace (Ving Rhames) ; his actress wife, Mia (Uma Thurman) ; struggling boxer Butch Coolidge (Bruce Willis) ; master fixer Winston Wolfe (Harvey Keitel) and a nervous pair of armed robbers, "Pumpkin" (Tim Roth) and "Honey Bunny" (Amanda Plummer).
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1994 - Ed Wood
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Ed Wood (1994) Directed by Tim Burton Starring Johnny Depp and Martin Landau Because of his eccentric habits and bafflingly strange films, director Ed Wood (Johnny Depp) is a Hollywood outcast. Nevertheless, with the help of the formerly famous Bela Lugosi and a devoted cast and crew of show-business misfits who believe in Ed's off-kilter vision, the filmmaker is able to bring his oversize dreams to cinematic life. Despite a lack of critical or commercial success, Ed and his friends manage to create an oddly endearing series of extremely low-budget films.
info_outlineIn this week's episode, we dive into a variety of films that span genres from political drama to horror, biographical documentary, and classic superhero cinema.
The Apprentice
Directed by Ali Abbasi
Starring Sebastian Stan, Jeremy Strong
This riveting drama explores the rise of a young Donald Trump in 1970s New York. Under the mentorship of ruthless lawyer Roy Cohn, Trump learns the cutthroat world of power and ambition, laying the foundation for his future as a global figure. Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong deliver compelling performances in this intriguing look at one of the most controversial figures in modern history.
Saturday Night
Directed by Jason Reitman
Starring Gabriel LaBelle, Corey Michael Smith, Lamorne Morris
Step into the chaos and creativity behind the launch of "Saturday Night Live" in 1975. As the first show looms, Lorne Michaels and a group of young comedic talents work furiously to bring their vision to life. Jason Reitman directs a nostalgic and pressure-filled journey back to the early days of a pop-culture institution.
Terrifier 3
Directed by Damian Leone
Starring David Howard Thornton, Lauren LeVera
Art the Clown is back, and he's out to make the holiday season just as terrifying as Halloween. Picking up after the horrors of Terrifier 2, Sienna and her brother try to find peace, but Art has other plans. Damian Leone brings the chills with another intense entry into the Terrifier franchise, and fans won’t want to miss the blood-soaked festivities.
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story
Directed by Ian Bonhote, Peter Ettedgui
This documentary takes a deep look at the life of actor Christopher Reeve, from his rise to fame as Superman to his tragic horse-riding accident that left him paralyzed. The film focuses on Reeve's journey of recovery, advocacy for spinal cord injury research, and his enduring legacy as both a superhero and an inspirational figure.
Classic Superman (1978)
Directed by Richard Donner
Starring Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder
Revisit the iconic superhero film that introduced audiences to the definitive Superman, played by Christopher Reeve. From the destruction of Krypton to Clark Kent’s transformation into the Man of Steel, Superman remains one of the greatest superhero movies of all time. We discuss why this film still holds up and the magic that Reeve brought to the role.