We Don’t Care About Jurassic World Rebirth
I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast
This week on the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast, Sean and Jeff weigh in on the heated Superwoke controversy, diving into the cultural conversation and what it means for the film world. We also review three big new releases: Heads of State Directed by Ilya Naishuller Starring John Cena, Idris Elba, Priyanka Chopra The U.S. President and British Prime Minister—famous for their public feud—are forced to work together after Air Force One goes down in hostile territory. Can they stop a global conspiracy and save the free world? The Old Guard 2 Directed by Victoria Mahoney Starring Charlize...
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1995 - Leprechaun 3 & Might Morphin Power Rangers
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Leprechaun 3 Brian Trenchard Smith Starring Warwick Davis Released June 27th, 1995 One night in Las Vegas, a pawn shop owner purchases a statue of a leprechaun from a mysterious stranger. He ignores the stranger's warning to never remove the statue's golden medallion and takes it for himself. Instantly the statue transforms into the murderous Leprechaun, who vows to kill anyone who takes his gold. Scott McCoy, who unwittingly took a gold coin from the pawn shop, and Tammy, Scott's new friend, are first on the list. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers The Movie Directed by Bryan Spicer Starring Amy...
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Save Megan 2.0!!!
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This week on the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast, Jeff and Sean kick things off by once again lamenting the state of Star Wars fandom, which never fails to disappoint. Then it’s full throttle into two of the week’s biggest (and most unfairly maligned) releases, plus a look back at a modern sci-fi classic. 🚗 F1: The Movie Directed by Joseph Kosinski Starring Brad Pitt, Kerry Condon, Damson Idris, and Javier Bardem Sonny Hayes was once Formula 1’s most promising driver until a devastating accident derailed his career. Decades later, he’s lured back to the track to help save a...
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1995 - Batman Forever
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Batman Forever 1995 Directed by Joel Schumacher Written by Lee Batchler, Akiva Goldsman Starring Val Kilmer, Jim Carrey, Tommy Lee Jones, Nicole Kidman Batman (Val Kilmer) faces off against two foes: the schizophrenic, horribly scarred former District Attorney Harvey Dent, aka Two-Face (Tommy Lee Jones), and the Riddler (Jim Carrey), a disgruntled ex-Wayne Enterprises inventor seeking revenge against his former employer by unleashing his brain-sucking weapon on Gotham City's residents. As the caped crusader also deals with tortured memories of his parents' murder, he has a new romance, with...
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28 Years Later
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This week on the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast, we dive into a wide range of cinematic experiences—from post-apocalyptic horror to action-comedy chaos to heartfelt animated sci-fi. Whether you’re here for the zombies, the laughs, or the feels, we’ve got something for everyone. 🎬 28 Years Later The long-awaited sequel to Danny Boyle’s iconic zombie saga is finally here. Picking up nearly three decades after the outbreak began, 28 Years Later explores a decimated world where survival is no longer just about staying alive—it's about finding meaning in the ruins. Can the...
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We Love The Life of Chuck
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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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Friday the 13th Part 4: The Final Chapter Commentary Track - Bonus Patreon Episode
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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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We Love Bring Her Back
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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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1995 - Bridges of Madison County
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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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1995 - Johnny Mnemonic
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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.
info_outlineThis week, we dedicate our episode to the legendary Drew Struzan, the iconic artist behind some of the most memorable movie posters of all time. Struzan, whose work defined the visual identity of films like Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Back to the Future, can no longer create due to his battle with Alzheimer’s. Jeff and Sean take a moment to celebrate his legacy, discuss the documentary Drew: The Man Behind the Poster, and make the case for why real, human-created art needs to be protected.
New Movie Reviews:
The Death of a Unicorn
🦄 Directed by Alex Scharfman
⭐ Starring Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega, Will Poulter, Téa Leoni, and Richard E. Grant
A darkly comedic and twisted tale of corporate greed gone wrong when a father and daughter accidentally hit a unicorn with their car—only to see its mystical properties exploited for sinister purposes.
A Working Man
🔨 Directed by David Ayer
📝 Written by Sylvester Stallone & David Ayer
🎭 Starring Jason Statham, Michael Peña, and David Harbour
A blue-collar action thriller about a former black ops soldier turned construction worker who is pulled back into a deadly world when he goes after human traffickers. Expect a gritty, hard-hitting ride.
The Woman in the Yard
👻 Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra
🖊️ Written by Sam Stefanik
🎭 Starring Danielle Deadwyler
A chilling supernatural horror film about a grieving widow who is haunted by a spectral woman warning her that "today's the day." Is it a warning… or a threat?
Classic Review: Drew: The Man Behind the Poster
🎨 Directed by Erik Sharkey
👥 Featuring Drew Struzan, Guillermo Del Toro, George Lucas, and Frank Darabont
A must-watch documentary that explores the life and artistry of Drew Struzan, whose posters became as legendary as the movies they advertised.
Bonus Discussion: The Economics of Tommy Boy
Sean makes an impassioned economic case for the 1995 comedy Tommy Boy. Why does it still matter? Read his full 1,500-word essay here, and stay tuned for the upcoming Tommy Boy retrospective on I Hate Critics 1995.
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