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This week on the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast: Sean and Jeff kick things off by gleefully roasting the trailer for the upcoming I Know What You Did Last Summer sequel—which looks more like a parody than a follow-up. From there, they split on one of the more polarizing new releases before coming together for an emotional deep-dive into one of the year's best films. Materialists Directed by Celine Song Starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal A high-end New York City matchmaker finds herself caught between a lucrative life with the “perfect” client and unresolved feelings...
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Sean and Jeff sit down and do a commentary track for Friday the 14th Part 4: The Final Chapter
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This week on the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast, we cover a wild mix of genres—stylish revenge thrillers, quirky capers, shark horror, supernatural suspense, and a cult classic thriller. Ballerina Directed by Len Wiseman Starring Ana de Armas, Keanu Reeves Set in the John Wick universe, Ballerina follows Eve Macarro, trained by the deadly Ruska Roma, as she unleashes her skills on an army of assassins in her quest to avenge her father's murder. The Phoenician Scheme Directed by Wes Anderson Starring Benicio Del Toro, Mia Threapleton In classic Anderson fashion, this film delivers a...
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Directed by Clint Eastwood Written by Richard LaGravenese Starring Meryl Streep, Clint Eastwood Release Date June 2nd, 1995 My written review of The Bridges of Madison County https://shorturl.at/FCmiE The Bridges of Madison County is a 1992 best-selling romance novel by American writer Robert James Waller. It tells the story of an Italian-American World War II war bride living on a farm in 1960s Madison County, Iowa. Madison County is known for having the largest group of covered bridges in one area west of the Mississippi River, which are historically significant and were added to the...
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Johnny Mnemonic 1995 Directed by Robert Longo Starring Keanu Reeves, Dina Meyer, Ice T In this film based on the William Gibson story, Johnny (Keanu Reeves) is a data courier who has a secret stash of information implanted into his mind. However, the data will kill Johnny if he cannot retrieve it within 48 hours. Accompanied by physically enhanced bodyguard Jane (Dina Meyer), Johnny sets out to acquire the passwords he needs to save himself. Worse yet, he is hunted by gangster Shinji (Denis Akiyama) and businessman Takahashi (Takeshi), both of whom seek the data Johnny possesses.
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This week on the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast, we dive into explosive action, unexpected comedy duos, and a nostalgic dose of horror mayhem. 🎬 Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning Tom Cruise returns (again!) in what might be the last ride for Ethan Hunt. We unpack the stunts, the stakes, and whether the franchise is truly wrapping up—or just reloading. 🧠 Hurry Up Tomorrow This buzzworthy indie thriller is gaining traction. We break down whether its high-concept premise actually delivers or gets lost in its own ambition. 😂 Friendship Starring Tim Robinson & Paul...
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Crimson Tide Directed by Tony Scott Starring Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman, and Viggo Mortensen Release Date May 12th, 1995 After the Cold War, a breakaway Russian republic with nuclear warheads becomes a possible worldwide threat. U.S. submarine Capt. Frank Ramsey (Gene Hackman) signs on a relatively green but highly recommended Lt. Cmdr. Ron Hunter (Denzel Washington) to the USS Alabama, which may be the only ship able to stop a possible Armageddon. When Ramsay insists that the Alabama must act aggressively, Hunter, fearing they will start rather than stop a disaster, leads a potential...
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This week on the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast, Jeff and Sean discuss two new documentaries stirring up buzz in the film world: The Dark Side of Society, which explores the cult horror hit Society, and Megadoc, a behind-the-scenes look at Francis Ford Coppola’s long-gestating and enigmatic Megalopolis. New Releases Shadow Force Directed by Joe Carnahan Starring Omar Sy and Kerry Washington An estranged couple with a dangerous past are forced back together when their former employers—a secretive shadow ops unit—put a deadly bounty on their heads. With their son in tow, they must...
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On this week’s episode of the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast, Sean and Jeff celebrate one of the most dynamic actresses working today—Florence Pugh. From indie dramas to superhero blockbusters, she’s proven her versatility again and again. We take a deep dive into her incredible career, discussing highlights like Fighting with My Family, Macbeth, The Falling, A Good Person, Little Women, Oppenheimer, and, of course, Midsommar. New Releases: The Surfer Directed by Lorcan Finnegan Starring Nicolas Cage A man returns to his childhood beach to surf with his son, only to be humiliated by...
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While You Were Sleeping Directed by John Turteltaub Starring Sandra Bullock and Bill Pullman Released April 21st, 1995 Lonely transit worker Lucy Eleanor Moderatz (Sandra Bullock) pulls her longtime crush, Peter (Peter Gallagher), from the path of an oncoming train. At the hospital, doctors report that he's in a coma, and a misplaced comment from Lucy causes Peter's family to assume that she is his fiancée. When Lucy doesn't correct them, they take her into their home and confidence. Things get even more complicated when she finds herself falling for Peter's sheepish brother, Jack (Bill...
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Valentine’s Day is almost here, and what better way to celebrate than with a mix of romance, horror, and comedy? This week, we dive into four very different films, from deadly hitmen to twisted love stories and classic holiday horror.
Love Hurts (2024)
Directed by: Joseph Eusebio
Starring: Ke Huy Quan, Ariana DeBose
Marvin, a Milwaukee realtor, receives a cryptic crimson envelope from Rose, a former partner-in-crime he left for dead. Suddenly, his open houses become battlegrounds as he’s pursued by ruthless hitmen, his own volatile crime-lord brother, and the ghosts of his past choices.
Heart Eyes (2024)
Directed by: Josh Rubin
Starring: Mason Gooding, Julia Holt
Every Valentine’s Day, a masked killer with glowing red eyes returns to terrorize unsuspecting couples. This new holiday slasher promises a blood-soaked take on romance.
Kinda Pregnant (2024)
Directed by: Tyler Spindel
Starring: Amy Schumer
When Lainy’s dreams of starting a family fall apart, she fakes a pregnancy… only to unexpectedly fall for her dream guy. A comedy packed with awkward encounters and heartwarming moments.
Valentine (2001)
Directed by: Jamie Blanks
Starring: Denise Richards, David Boreanaz
A horror throwback just in time for the season of love! This early 2000s slasher follows a group of women who receive menacing Valentine’s cards, leading to a terrifying realization—someone from their past is out for revenge.
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