1995 - Candyman Farewell to the Flesh & Party Girl
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Release Date: 04/03/2025
1995 - Cutthroat Island
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Cutthroat Island (1995) Directed by Renny Harlin Starring Geena Davis, Matthew Modine, and Frank Langella Feisty Morgan Adams (Geena Davis) inherits her late buccaneer father's galleon and one-third of a map to buried treasure located on Cutthroat Island. The map had been tattooed on her father's scalp, and to find the treasure, she must locate and scalp his two brothers. But Morgan's swashbuckling uncle, Dawg Brown (Frank Langella), wants the treasure for himself, and does battle with his headstrong niece and her unwilling accomplice, Latin-speaking physician William Shaw (Matthew Modine).
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Avatar Bro
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This week Sean and Jeff talk about James Cameron’s strange press tour. The director of Avatar has trouble letting go of perceived slights, pettily trying to settle scores only he cares about. Actor James Ransone has died Avatar: Fire and Ash Directed by James Cameron Starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Kate Winslet, Sigourney Weaver The conflict on Pandora escalates as Jake and Neytiri's family encounter a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe. The Housemaid Directed by Paul Feig Starring Amanda Seyfried, Sydney Sweeney, and Brandon Sklenar Hoping for a fresh start, a young woman becomes a live-in...
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We Love Rob Reiner
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It was a heartbreaking weekend as word of the murder of Rob and Michele Reiner broke over the weekend. Jeff and Sean remember Rob’s Hollywood legacy, the impact of his incredible movies and what made them iconic. New Movies this Week Ella McCay Directed by James L. Brooks Starring Emma Mackey, Albert Brooks, Jamie Lee Curtis At 34 years old, Ella McCay becomes the governor of the state she was born and raised in. However, navigating relationships with her husband, father and brother may just be her biggest challenge yet. Silent Night Deadly Night Directed by Mike P. Nelson Starring Rohan...
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We Love Shakespeare and Jessie Buckley
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This week on the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast we talked about an 80s legend brought back to life. A YouTube Channel called Movies of the 80s has uncovered the legend The Krull Wedding Contest from 1983. Jeff is appearing alongside Gremlins Star Zack Galligan and former WCW World Heavyweight Champion, Lex Luger at the Quad City Toy Show July 14th and 15th in East Moline, IL, New Movies this week Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 Directed by Emma Tammi Starring Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, Piper Rubio, and McKenna Grace One year has passed since the supernatural nightmare at Freddy...
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We Love Wicked for Good and Brendan Fraser
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In the news, help out critic Nathan Rabin. One of Sean’s favorite film critics, Nathan Rabin was hurt in a serious car accident last week. Visit his website, NathanRabin.com for information on how to support Nathan and his family. Buy his new book, The Fractured Mirror, the ultimate guide to movies about the movies. It’s available now via Nathan’s website. New Movies this Week Wicked for Good Directed by John M. Chu Starring Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh Now demonized as the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba lives in exile in the Ozian forest, while Glinda...
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1995 - Ace Ventura 2: When Nature Calls
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Ace Ventura 2: When Nature Calls Directed by Steve Oedekirk Starring Jim Carrey Legendary pet detective Ace Ventura (Jim Carrey) returns for another adventure when he's coerced out of retirement while on a soul-searching retreat in the Himalayas. He must now retrieve an endangered white bat from a village located in Africa. The sacred animal was offered up as a wedding dowry from the Wachootoo prince to the Wachati princess, and, if Ace can't track down the culprit behind the kidnapping in time, civil war will break out between the two rival tribes.
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1995 - Mallrats
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Mallrats 1995 Directed by Kevin Smith Starring Jason Lee, Jeremy London, Kevin Smith, Jay Mewes, Claire Forlani, Shannen Doherty, Ben Affleck T.S. (Jeremy London) and his best friend, Brodie (Jason Lee), take a trip to the mall after their girlfriends break up with them. T.S.'s girlfriend, Brandi (Claire Forlani), is participating in a dating game show at the mall, which was the initial cause of their breakup. Meanwhile, Brodie's ex, Rene (Shannen Doherty), has begun dating sleazy store manager Shannon (Ben Affleck). T.S. and Brodie seek out ways to ruin the game show, hunted all the while by...
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Running Man, Now You See Me Now You Don't, Keeper
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This week on the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast, we cover the films hitting theaters the weekend of November 14th — plus a look back at a dystopian classic! 🎩 Now You See Me, Now You Don’t The latest in the illusionist-heist series brings more twists, more deception, and more impossible magic. The crew returns to pull off their most daring con yet — but this time, the illusion may be their undoing. 🏃 Running Man A high-octane new thriller sharing its name (but not its DNA) with the ‘80s favorite. Expect breakneck pacing, sharp satire, and social media commentary in this...
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Die My Love, Christy & Predator Badlands
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Reminder, Kiss of the Spider Woman is now available on streaming rental services so Sean and Jeff revisited it in our news segment. RIP Sally Kirkland New Movies Christy Directed by David Michod Starring Sydney Sweeney, Ben Foster Christy Martin never imagined life beyond her small-town roots in West Virginia, until she discovered a knack for punching people. Fueled by grit, raw determination, and an unshakable desire to win, she charges into the world of boxing under the guidance of her trainer and manager-turned-husband, Jim. Flaunting a fiery persona in the ring, her toughest battles start...
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We Love Bugonia
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News Jeff is Headed to a Convention in Champaign, Illinois Did Lionsgate bury The Anniversary New Movies Bugonia Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos Starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons Two conspiracy-obsessed men kidnap the CEO of a major company when they become convinced that she's an alien who wants to destroy Earth. Frankenstein (2025) Directed by Guillermo Del Toro Starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi and Mia Goth A brilliant but egotistical scientist brings a monstrous creature to life in a daring experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation....
info_outlineCandyman Farewell to the Flesh
Directed by Bill Condon
Starring Tony Todd
As her brother stands trial for the killing of an outspoken New Orleans professor, inner-city schoolteacher Annie Tarrant (Kelly Rowan) begins hearing rumors of the Candyman (Tony Todd), a murderous, knife-handed figure of urban legend. Skeptical of the Candyman's existence, Annie follows the procedure for summoning him and suddenly finds herself celebrating the most horrifying Mardi Gras of her life. Meanwhile, Annie's mother (Veronica Cartwright) harbors a dark family secret.
Party Girl
Directed by Daisy Von Scherler Meyer
Although Mary (Parker Posey) has little income, she still finds ways to spend her nights at clubs. After being arrested for throwing an illegal rave, she asks her aunt Judy (Sasha von Scherler) for bail money. Judy then finds Mary a job at her library so that Mary can repay her. Initially, Mary finds the job as a clerk boring and stifling, and prefers to get to know a street food vendor (Omar Townsend) whom she likes. However, Mary must refocus her life once she loses her job and apartment.