Silver Screen Cynics

Jared Martin and Michael Sanders discuss all things film without having to resort to a thesaurus to sound smart. We are just naturally perspicacious...ok I cheated.

Pluribus Episode 7 12/29/2025

Pluribus Episode 7 In this episode, The Cynics break down episode 7 of the first season of Pluribus entitled The Gap. We're almost to the end of season 1! /episode/index/show/silverscreencynics/id/39550215

Pluribus Episode 6 12/17/2025

Pluribus Episode 6 In this episode, The Cynics discuss episode 6 of Pluribus entitled HDP. What does it mean?? Buckle up because the show is giving us a glimpse at the end game! /episode/index/show/silverscreencynics/id/39435745

Pluribus Episode 5 12/11/2025

Pluribus Episode 5 This week's episode features our discussion on episode 5 of Pluribus entitled Got Milk? Check out what we think of all that is revealed! /episode/index/show/silverscreencynics/id/39364900

Pluribus Episode 4 12/03/2025

Pluribus Episode 4 Please listen to our episode, Carol. This week Michael and Jared discuss episode 4 of Pluribus: Please, Carol. What on earth is going on in this show?? We are loving trying to figure it out! /episode/index/show/silverscreencynics/id/39246630

Pluribus Episode 3 11/19/2025

Pluribus Episode 3 Hello, Carol. Jared and Michael continue their discussion on the TV show Pluribus. This week we wathched episode 3: Grenade. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/silverscreencynics/id/39090065

Pluribus Episodes 1 & 2 11/14/2025

Pluribus Episodes 1 & 2 We are taking a break from film related content to bring you a discussion of the exciting new show Pluribus! Jared and Michael break the episodes down and discuss what the future might hold in Vince Gilligan's new show. /episode/index/show/silverscreencynics/id/39034060

I Like Me: The John Candy Special 11/12/2025

I Like Me: The John Candy Special In this episode, Jared and Michael discuss the John Candy documentary I Like Me. The Cynics then discuss all things John Candy stemming from a childhood love for him and his movies. /episode/index/show/silverscreencynics/id/39003445

Unfunny Comedies Follow-up Episode 10/31/2025

Unfunny Comedies Follow-up Episode In this episode, Jared and Michael rewatch a "comedy" from their lists of the least funny comedies to see if their opinions have changed over the years. Did they find them funny? Hate them more? Or did their original assessments hold firm? Listen in to find out! /episode/index/show/silverscreencynics/id/38854220

Top 10 Unfunny Comedies 10/19/2025

Top 10 Unfunny Comedies In this episode, Jared and Michael discuss their picks for the least funny "comedies." Our picks include movies that are generally unfunny, but also some movies that we had higher expectations for and were disappointed in the lack of humor. Enjoy the show and let us know what comedies failed to make you laugh! /episode/index/show/silverscreencynics/id/38632200

Weapons 10/02/2025

Weapons Now where were we? Ahh, yes...we're back! Michael and Jared return to discuss the newest Zach Cregger horror movie, Weapons. Join us as we try to figure out what on earth we just watched. /episode/index/show/silverscreencynics/id/38435245

Dune Part 2 03/06/2024

Dune Part 2 It's here!! Jared and Michael discuss all things Dune in this special review episode. Stop what you're doing and go see it in Imax now! Seriously...stop cooking dinner and just go to Imax now. Thanks. /episode/index/show/silverscreencynics/id/30249738

Donnie Darko 02/19/2024

Donnie Darko In this episode of our Cult Classic Series, Jared and Michael try to figure out what on earth is happening in Donnie Darko. Having not seen the film in 20 years, have our opinions changed about thre film? Listen in to find out! /episode/index/show/silverscreencynics/id/30009188

Army of Darkness 02/02/2024

Army of Darkness Well hello, Mr. Fancypants! Join Jared and Michael as they discuss Bruce Campbell vs the Army of Darkness! Or just Army of Darkness. Don't be a primitive screwhead and listen now! /episode/index/show/silverscreencynics/id/29763428

Golden Globes 2024 01/14/2024

Golden Globes 2024 Knock knock, who's there? You. You, who? Yoo-hoo! Is there anyone home at Jo Koy's joke writing department?? This is already funnier than his jokes. It was bad. Listen to Jared and Michael discuss the highs and many lows of this years Golden Globe Awards. /episode/index/show/silverscreencynics/id/29474958

The Lost Boys 12/23/2023

The Lost Boys Thou shall not faaaaaaaaaaaaaall! I still belieeeeeve! That's right! It's The Lost Boys! As part of our cult classics season, we dive into this wonderful 80s gem. Grab your dirtbike, your wooden stake, and your saxophone as you join Jared and Michael on this nostalgic journey. /episode/index/show/silverscreencynics/id/29213648

Highlander 12/04/2023

Highlander Welcome to the new season of Silver Screen Cynics! This season we will be discussing all things Cult Classics! We start the season off strong with Highlander. There can be only one! /episode/index/show/silverscreencynics/id/28910458

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3 05/13/2023

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3 This week Jared and Michael discuss the newest Marvel film, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. After much Disney drama with James Gunn, and lots of time, how did this new entry fare? Listen in! /episode/index/show/silverscreencynics/id/26828577

Ranking the Nerdiest IPs 05/13/2023

Ranking the Nerdiest IPs What shows or movies are considered the nerdiest? Michael and Jared have a list and have ranked them! /episode/index/show/silverscreencynics/id/26828505

The Mandalorian Season 3 05/13/2023

The Mandalorian Season 3 This week, Michael and Jared discuss The Mandalorian's third season. Was it a resounding success? A total flop? Or a mixed bag of weird decisions? Listen in to find out! /episode/index/show/silverscreencynics/id/26828490

The Super Mario Bros. Movie 04/28/2023

The Super Mario Bros. Movie Lets-a go! Listen to our review of The Super Mario Bros. Movie! Wahoo! /episode/index/show/silverscreencynics/id/26678910

Knock at the Cabin 04/14/2023

Knock at the Cabin Knock knock Who's there? Knock knock knock WHO'S THERE?? LET US IN OR THE WORLD WILL END BECAUSE M NIGHT SHYAMALAN SUCKS SO HARD. We reviewed Knock at the Cabin. /episode/index/show/silverscreencynics/id/26539359

M3GAN 03/31/2023

M3GAN This week, Michael and Jared review Child's Pl...M3GAN. Does the Director's Cut of the film add anything to the experience, or is it just a really soft R experience? Listen to our review now! /episode/index/show/silverscreencynics/id/26399643

Best Picture Favorites 2023 02/19/2023

Best Picture Favorites 2023 We are back! It's Oscar season, so Jared and Mike discuss the 2023 Best Picture nominees. Who do you want to win the big prize this year? /episode/index/show/silverscreencynics/id/25975794

Thor: Love and Thunder 07/16/2022

Thor: Love and Thunder This is the story of two men. They were ordinary youths with a passion for film. As they grew older they realized their passion would form an eternal bond to each other. They eventually grew old and went from grad bod to dad bod and reviewed Thor: Love and Thunder. Ok enough of that nonsense. Find out what we thought of the self-proclaimed "super gay" Thor movie. /episode/index/show/silverscreencynics/id/23761445

The Northman 06/13/2022

The Northman Journey with Jared and Michael to Valhöll on this week's episode as we discuss The Northman. /episode/index/show/silverscreencynics/id/23404853

Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of Madness 05/19/2022

Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of Madness This week Jared and Michael discuss Marvel's latest entry. How is Marvel's Phase 4 shaping up? Listen in and find out what we think! /episode/index/show/silverscreencynics/id/23159561

Upcoming Movies 2021 *LOST EPISODE* 05/16/2022

Upcoming Movies 2021 *LOST EPISODE* In this lost episode, Michael and Jared discuss everything they are looking forward to in the second half of 2021 and beyond. /episode/index/show/silverscreencynics/id/23119427

Army of the Dead *LOST EPISODE* 05/16/2022

Army of the Dead *LOST EPISODE* In this lost episode, Jared and Michael discuss Zach Snyder's Army of the Dead. The episode was lost for a year, and finally recovered! SO if the references are dated, that is why. Now you get to hear us talk about more Zach Snyder stuff...which we never do...Oh yeah, M. Night SUCKS. /episode/index/show/silverscreencynics/id/23119274

Small Screen Cynics 05/16/2022

Small Screen Cynics This week Jared and Michael take a break from movies to discuss all of their favorite television shows currently running. /episode/index/show/silverscreencynics/id/23118944

CODA (Oscars Special) 04/08/2022

CODA (Oscars Special) DId CODA deserve Best Picture? Find out on this week's episode, along with our discussion on this year's Oscars ceremony. /episode/index/show/silverscreencynics/id/22723682

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