Springsteen, Shelby, Regretting You and Classic Badlands
I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast
Release Date: 10/29/2025
I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast
This week on the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast, we break down the new movies hitting theaters the weekend of January 30th, sorting through what’s worth your time and what might be better left for streaming. New Releases Reviewed Send Help – A survival thriller that throws its characters into extreme circumstances and asks how far people will go to stay alive. The Secret Agent – Espionage, intrigue, and moral gray areas collide in this tense international thriller. Sentimental Value – A quieter, more emotional release that leans into relationships, memory, and what we choose...
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The Oscar nominations are out and Jeff and Sean react by ripping on Marty Supreme and wishing Jesse Plemons had been nominated for Bugonia New Movies Mercy Directed by Timur Bekmambetov Starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson In the near future, an advanced AI judge tells a captive detective that he's on trial for the murder of his wife. If he fails to prove his innocence within 90 minutes, he'll be executed on the spot. The Testament of Ann Lee Directed by Mona Fastvold Starring Amanda Seyfried. Christopher Abbott, Lewis Pullman, and Thomasin Mackenzie Revered by her followers, Ann Lee...
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I Hate Critics 1996 Bed of Roses Directed by Michael Goldenberg Starring Christian Slater and Mary Stuart Masterson Workaholic Lisa (Mary Stuart Masterson) long ago shut down emotionally, retreating into a shell during her painful childhood. Career is foremost in her mind and romance the very last thing. That changes when she receives a stunning bouquet of flowers from a secret admirer. When she asks the florist, Lewis (Christian Slater), where they came from, he admits they are from him. Lewis sweeps Lisa off her feet and seems to be her perfect man. But he too harbors a painful past.
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Reminiscing about 700 episodes. We welcomed Bob back for a visit for the milestone 700th episode of I Hate Critics. New Movies The Rip Directed by Joe Carnahan Starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon A group of Miami cops discovers a stash of millions in cash, leading to distrust as outsiders learn about the seizure, making them question who to rely on. 28 Years Later The Bone Temple Directed by Nia Da Costa Starring Ralph Fiennes and Alfie Johnson Dr. Kelson finds himself in a shocking new relationship with consequences that could change the world as he knows it, while Spike's encounter...
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Biodome Bud (Pauly Shore) and Doyle (Stephen Baldwin) get simultaneously dumped by their eco-conscious girlfriends, Monique (Joey Lauren Adams) and Jen (Teresa Hill), in the middle of the desert. Needing a bathroom, the two friends enter what they think is a mall but soon realize is a high-profile, secure biological experiment. As they engage in a year-long battle with Dr. Faulkner (William Atherton) and the other scientists, Bud and Doyle are forced to confront the recklessness of their behavior. And the bulk of the episode looks back at the best and worst of 1995 from Showgirls, to Before...
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The Golden Globes Happened Go to Patreon.com/IHateCritics and donate to force Sean to care about the Golden Globes New Movies! We Bury the Dead Directed by Zak Hilditch Starring Daisy Ridley and Brenton Thwaites After a catastrophic military disaster, the dead don't just rise, they hunt. Ava searches for her missing husband, but what she finds is far more terrifying. Primate Directed by Johannes Roberts Starring Johnny Sequoya, Troy Kotsur, and Miguel Hernando Umba as Ben the Chimp Lucy's tropical island homecoming turns deadly when her family's clever chimpanzee, Ben, becomes rabid. With her...
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New Movies this Week Marty Supreme Directed by Josh Safdie Starring Timothee Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow In the 1950s, young Marty Mauser pursues his dream of becoming a champion table-tennis player. Anaconda Directed by Tom Gormican Starring Jack Black, Paul Rudd, Thandiwe Newton Best friends Griff and Doug have always dreamed of remaking their all-time favorite movie "Anaconda." When a midlife crisis pushes them to finally go for it, they assemble a crew and head deep into the jungles of the...
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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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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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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...
info_outlineThis week on the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast, the guys break down the new releases hitting theaters the weekend of October 24th — a lineup that mixes music, inspiration, heartbreak, and raw human drama. Plus, the Undisputed Classic takes us back to Terrence Malick’s haunting debut.
Springsteen
A heartfelt and intimate portrait of The Boss himself. The film captures Bruce Springsteen’s enduring impact on music and working-class America, offering a soulful reflection on creativity, legacy, and the cost of fame.
Shelby
A high-octane biopic about the legendary automotive designer Carroll Shelby — exploring his triumphs, rivalries, and relentless drive to push the limits of speed and innovation.
Regretting You
A powerful family drama adapted from Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel. A mother and daughter’s fractured relationship is tested by love, loss, and buried secrets that force them to confront the past — and each other.
Undisputed Classic: Badlands (1973)
Directed by Terrence Malick
Starring Martin Sheen and Sissy Spacek
A poetic and chilling tale of young lovers on the run. Malick’s debut film remains one of cinema’s most haunting meditations on innocence, violence, and the American dream.
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