We Don’t Care About Jurassic World Rebirth
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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 on the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast, Sean is riding high on a renewed wave of appreciation for one of his long-standing favorites — the Wachowskis’ Speed Racer. With a growing fanbase finally recognizing the brilliance of the 2008 cult classic, we dive into what makes it such an enduring visual spectacle.
New Releases:
🎮 Minecraft: The Movie
Directed by Jared Hess
Starring Jack Black, Jason Momoa, Danielle Brooks
Four misfit kids are pulled into the pixelated Overworld, where they team up with the legendary Steve to navigate the blocky terrain and complete a quest that might be their only ticket back home.
🐾 The Friend
Directed by Scott McGehee & David Siegel
Starring Naomi Watts, Bill Murray, and one giant Great Dane
Iris, a solitary New York writer, inherits a massive dog named Apollo that turns her life upside down—furniture, apartment, and emotional stability all included. A gentle dramedy with big heart (and big paws).
🪓 Hell of a Summer
Directed by Finn Wolfhard & Billy Bryk
Starring Finn Wolfhard, Billy Bryk, Fred Hechinger, and Abby Quinn
What starts as a classic summer camp comedy turns into a slasher homage full of laughs and bloodshed. It’s a nostalgic, fun, and surprisingly sharp horror throwback with a Gen Z twist.
Classic Segment: The Many Faces of Val Kilmer
This week, we pay tribute to the career of the great Val Kilmer.
🎥 Sean Recommends:
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The Salton Sea
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Spartan
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Real Genius
🎥 Jeff Recommends:
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Batman Forever
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Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
📽️ Also recommended: Val, the moving documentary chronicling Kilmer’s life and work, now streaming.
And then... there's our official “classic” review of Top Secret (1984), directed by the Zuckers and Jim Abrahams. Let’s just say, it’s a wild ride. Whether it lands or crashes and burns depends on your tolerance for absurdity.
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