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Black Bag, Novacaine, Opus & 1995's Party Girl

I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast

Release Date: 03/19/2025

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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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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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On the movie review front, we’ve got a mix of action, intrigue, and cultish weirdness with this week’s new releases:

Black Bag

Directed by Steven Soderbergh
Starring Daniel Fassbender, Cate Blanchett
When intelligence agent George Woodhouse’s wife is suspected of betraying the nation, he faces an impossible choice: loyalty to his marriage or his country. A tense espionage thriller from the legendary Soderbergh.

Novocaine

Directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olson
Starring Jack Quaid, Amber Midthunder, Ray Nicholson
A man who can’t feel pain turns his condition into a weapon when he fights to rescue his kidnapped love interest. High-energy, bone-crunching action with a dark sense of humor.

Opus

Directed by Mark Anthony Green
Starring Ayo Edebiri, John Malkovich, Amber Midthunder, Juliette Lewis
A young writer visits the secluded estate of a pop star who vanished 30 years ago. What begins as a dream assignment spirals into a psychological game of manipulation and obsession.

Classic Feature: Party Girl (1995)

Directed by Daisy von Scherler Mayer
Starring Parker Posey
We revisit this indie cult favorite about a rebellious party girl who reluctantly takes a job at a library to pay off bail money. Parker Posey shines in a quirky coming-of-age dramedy full of ‘90s attitude.

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