We Love Wicked for Good and Brendan Fraser
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Release Date: 12/03/2025
We Love Mother Mary
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We open the show talking about the box office, Michael, the Michael Jackson biopic is a worldwide blockbuster, having made over $218 million dollars worldwide. Jeff talked about his longtime Michael Jackson fandom and where Michael exists for him in terms of legacy, Michael Directed by Antoine Fuqua Starring Jaafar Jackson, Colman Domingo, and Nia Long The story of pop superstar Michael Jackson -- from his extraordinary early days in the Jackson 5 to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fuels a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. Mother Mary Directed by...
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Mummy's Day
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This week on the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast, we unwrap a mix of horror, character-driven storytelling, and a true cinematic classic! The Mummy (2026) Directed by Lee Cronin Lee Cronin brings a fresh, likely more visceral take to one of Universal’s most iconic monsters. We discuss how this new version stacks up against past iterations and whether it successfully breathes new (or undead) life into The Mummy franchise. Normal A grounded and intimate story that explores the complexities of everyday life and identity. We break down its themes, performances, and whether “normal” is...
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Faces of Tuscany Death!
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Show Notes for Episode 711 – Faces of Tuscany Death This week on the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast, we’re covering a packed weekend at the movies with romance, horror, psychological thrills—and a darkly iconic classic. Whether you came for Tuscany or terror, we’ve got you covered. You, Me & Tuscany A sun-soaked romantic escape that leans into charm, scenery, and second chances. Does it deliver escapism or just a postcard with dialogue? We break it down. Faces of Death The infamous title returns—bringing with it all the controversy, shock value, and questions about what...
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1996 - Brain Candy
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Brain Candy Directed by Kelly Makin Starring The kids in the Hall A pharmaceutical scientist creates a pill that makes people remember their happiest memory, and although it's successful, it has unfortunate side effects.
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1996 - Down Periscope
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Down Periscope Starring Kelsey Grammer, Rob Schneider, and Lauren Holly Cmdr. Tom Dodge is not thought of very highly among his fellow Navy officers. So when he's offered the captain's seat on a decrepit boat that is part of a simulated challenge on the water, no one expects much from him. Set on getting his underdog crew in line in order to win the event, Dodge must face off against his nemesis, Adm. Yancy Graham-- who will do anything to see Dodge disgraced and finally kicked out of the Navy.
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We Love The Drama
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This week Jeff and Sean roast Apple TV for yet another failure in promoting their new movies. We also talk Box Office, is the Box Office back? It was a pretty big weekend. New this week The Drama Directed by Kristoffer Borgli Starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson A happily engaged couple get put to the test when an unexpected revelation sends their wedding week off the rails. They Will Kill You Directed by Kirill Sokolov Starring Zazie Beetz, Patricia Arquette, and Heather Graham A happily engaged couple get put to the test when an unexpected revelation sends their wedding week off the rails....
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1996 - The Celluloid Closet
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Directed by Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Freedman This documentary highlights the historical contexts that gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgenders have occupied in cinema history, and shows the evolution of the entertainment industry's role in shaping perceptions of LGBT figures. The issues addressed include secrecy -- which initially defined homosexuality -- as well as the demonization of the homosexual community with the advent of AIDS, and finally the shift toward acceptance and positivity in the modern era.
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We Love Ryan Gosling and Ready or Not 2
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Movie News Oscar Ratings Drop... Maybe Moana Live Action Looks Bad Val Kilmer Rises from the Grave in A.I RIP Valerie Perrine Project Hail Mary Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller Starring Ryan Gosling and Sandra Huller Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory slowly returns, he soon discovers he must solve the riddle behind a mysterious substance that's causing the sun to die out. As details of the mission unravel, he calls on his scientific training and sheer ingenuity -- but he may not have to do it...
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1996 - Oscars
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The 1996 Academy Awards Amy, M.J and Sean watched the 1996 Academy Awards a cursed broadcast that features awards for Kevin Spacey and Mel Gibson as well as Mira Sorvino winning an Oscar in a Woody Allen movie, Mighty Aphrodite, and a pre-show Harvey Weinstein jump scare.
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We Didn't Hate the Oscars - Full Episode
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Jeff and Sean recap Oscar night. Jeff picked more winners than Sean after Sean went all in on Sinners and came up with a low number of wins. One Battle After Another was a great Best Picture choice but both Jeff and Sean felt Sinners was a deserving winner New Movies Reminders of You Directed by Vanessa Casswill Starring Maika Monroe and Tyriq Withers After a perfect outing with her boyfriend, Kenna makes an unbearable mistake that sends her to prison for seven years. Hoping to rebuild her life after her release, she tries to reunite with her daughter, but her custodial grandparents refuse to...
info_outlineIn 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 resides at the palace in Emerald City, reveling in the perks of fame and popularity.
As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, she'll need to reunite with Glinda to transform
herself, and all of Oz, for good.
Rental Family
Directed by Hikari
Starring Brendan Fraser
Struggling to find purpose, an American actor lands an unusual gig with a Japanese agency to
play stand-in roles for strangers. As he immerses himself in his clients' worlds, he begins to form
genuine bonds that blur the lines between performance and reality. Confronting the moral
complexities of his work, he soon rediscovers purpose, belonging, and the quiet beauty of
human connection.
Eternity
Directed by David Freyne
Starring Miles Teller, Elizabeth Olson, Callum Turner
In an afterlife where souls have one week to decide where to spend eternity, Joan is faced with
the impossible choice between the man she spent her life with, and her first love, who died
young and has waited decades for her to arrive.
Classic
White Christmas
Directed by Michael Curtiz
Starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Vera Ellen
Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, two army buddies, become a top-notch musical comedy team after
the war and are now the toast of Broadway. While on the road in Florida, the stars become
involved with two aspiring singers, the sister act of Betty and Judy. Despite some romantic
complications between the couples, everything ends on a happy note when Christmas Eve
brings rave reviews for the show and much-needed snowfall!