Always the Critic: A Movie Podcast
315 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsFor the movie goer and movie lover, Always the Critic Podcast is a group of friends discussing and reviewing everything from box office juggernauts to indie sleeper hits to throwback favorites.
No film degrees, no connections, no experience necessary because when it comes to film, we’re “always the critic.”
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Episodes
Sunshine State of Mind: Scarface / Ep. 123
September 15, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 69 MBOn Episode 123 of the Always the Critic Podcast, we start a brand-new mini series called Sunshine State of Mind to put a spotlight on movies set in South Florida and celebrate our hometown. The first movie on the docket is the infamous Scarface starring Al Pacino. Rico and Jess welcome Tony Montana to the United States, talking the movie’s legacy, critical reception, the true stories that inspired the story, as well as sharing their thoughts on the movie’s Cuban representation (or lack ther...
Mulan (2020) / Ep. 122
September 08, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBOn Episode 122 of the Always the Critic Podcast, we bring honor to us all by reviewing the Disney live-action remake Mulan. Rico and Jess talked about their high expectations, what they liked and disliked, the martial arts and the visuals, and then lament over the heavy-handed themes presented, as well as cover the major differences between the animated classic and the live-action. **Don’t forget to check out Episode 101, The Many Reflections of Mulan that we did back in April. We talked a...
Tenet / Ep. 121
September 04, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 71 MBOn Episode 121 of the Always the Critic Podcast, we explore the inverted world of the brand-new Christopher Nolan movie Tenet. Rico and Jess discuss Nolan as a (troublesome) filmmaker and his obsession with time and paradoxes, the obvious lack of character development in the movie, the experiential score by Ludwig Göransson, and the deeply puzzling movie plot itself, with Jess asking some tough questions. For episodes with similar movies, click below Action Adventure Drama Thriller Fol...
The Love of the Game: Jerry Maguire, The Waterboy / Ep. 120
September 02, 2020 04:52 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBOn Episode 120 of the Always the Critic Podcast, we score a touchdown on week 3, the finale of our mini series called The Love of the Game. In the first half of the show, Rico and Jess say ~hello~ to Jerry Maguire with Tom Cruise and Renée Zellweger. In the second half, we take a sip of that high-quality H2O! Rico and Jess can’t stop laughing while discussing Adam Sandler’s The Waterboy. To celebrate the return of sports, we call an audible on the football movie genre by exploring a couple ...
The New Mutants / Ep. 119
August 31, 2020 04:25 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBOn episode 119 of the Always the Critic Podcast, we interrupt our regularly scheduled programming to review a brand new movie: The New Mutants. Rico and Jess discuss the Fox studio leftover movie in all its problematic glory, including production woes, the very young cast, Hollywood whitewashing, and the plot that left us wanting more. For episodes with similar movies, click below Superhero Thriller Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Group Rico’s Letterboxd Jessica’s Letterboxd...
The Love of the Game: Fever Pitch, Angels in the Outfield / Ep. 118
August 25, 2020 02:17 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBOn Episode 118 of the Always the Critic Podcast, we hit a double play on week 2 of our mini series called The Love of the Game. In the first half of the show, Rico and Jess decide if Fever Pitch with Jimmy Fallon and Drew Barrymore is a hit or a miss. In the second half, wings up! Rico and Jess return to another childhood fave and pose the question, “Are there Angels in the Outfield?” To celebrate the return of sports, we pitch a curveball on the sports movie genre by exploring a couple mov...
The Love of the Game: Love & Basketball, Space Jam / Ep. 117
August 18, 2020 01:02 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBOn Episode 117 of the Always the Critic Podcast, we start a brand-new mini series called The Love of the Game to celebrate the return of sports. We put our own *spin* on the sports movie genre by exploring a couple movies on the fringe: a romance and a family comedy. In the first half of the show, Rico and Jess discover that ball is life in the romance Love & Basketball. In the second half, WELCOME TO THE JAM! Rico and Jess relive their childhood as they return to Space Jam. For episodes w...
Summer Superlatives: Sequels with JAMES BRUEHL / Ep. 116
July 28, 2020 02:42 - 2 hours - 115 MBOn Episode 116 of the Always the Critic Podcast, we do a desperate cash-grab on week 7, the finale episode of our series called Summer Superlatives, as we talk about Sequel summer movies. In this series, we discuss different genres, why they play such a big role during the Summer, and then have some fun handing out superlatives! Along with guest James Bruehl from the CineReeLists Podcast, Rico and Jess answer some fun Summer Superlatives like Best and Worst Sequel, Most Outrageous Retcon, S...
Summer Superlatives: Superheroes with JAKE CHRISTIE / Ep. 115
July 21, 2020 01:17 - 2 hours - 112 MBOn Episode 115 of the Always the Critic Podcast, we ~assemble~ on week 6 of our series called Summer Superlatives, as we talk about Superhero summer movies. In this series, we discuss different genres, why they play such a big role during the Summer, and then have some fun handing out superlatives! Along with guest Jake Christie from the Marvel Cinematic University Podcast, Rico and Jess answer some fun Summer Superlatives like Best and Worst Villain, Best Comic Book-to-Movie Change, Worst ...
Summer Superlatives: Animation with BLACK CASE DIARIES / Ep. 114
July 14, 2020 02:23 - 1 hour - 109 MBOn Episode 114 of the Always the Critic Podcast, we have a blast on week 5 of our series called Summer Superlatives, as we talk about Animated summer movies. In this series, we discuss different genres, why they play such a big role during the Summer, and then have some fun handing out superlatives! Along with guests Marci, Robin, and Adam from the Black Case Diaries Podcast, Rico and Jess answer some fun Summer Superlatives like Most Emotional Scene, Biggest Casting Flex, Most Uniquely Dra...
Summer Superlatives: Action Adventure with MATT NEGLIA / Ep. 113
July 07, 2020 02:02 - 1 hour - 72 MBOn Episode 113 of the Always the Critic Podcast, we drop a few bombs on week 4 of our series called Summer Superlatives, as we talk about Action Adventure summer movies. In this series, we discuss different genres, why they play such a big role during the Summer, and then have some fun handing out superlatives! Along with guest Matt Neglia from the Next Best Picture Podcast, Rico and Jess answer some fun Summer Superlatives like Best Explosion, Movie with the Most Violence, Character Who Ru...
Summer Superlatives: Comedy with MATTI GROLL / Ep. 112
June 30, 2020 03:49 - 1 hour - 115 MBOn Episode 112 of the Always the Critic Podcast, we laugh it up on week 3 of our series called Summer Superlatives, as we talk about Comedy summer movies. In this series, we discuss different genres, why they play such a big role during the Summer, and then have some fun handing out superlatives! Along with guest Matti Groll from the Movie Marathoners Podcast, Rico and Jess answer some fun Summer Superlatives like Best Recurring Gag, Worst Line, Best Cameo, Funniest Character, and so many mor...
Summer Superlatives: Sci-Fi with DAVID ROSEN / Ep. 111
June 23, 2020 04:36 - 1 hour - 122 MBOn Episode 111 of the Always the Critic Podcast, we pick up on week 2 of our new series called Summer Superlatives, and we covered Sci-Fi summer movies. In this series, we discuss different genres, why they play such a big role during the Summer, and then have some fun handing out superlatives! Along with guest David Rosen from Piecing It Together Podcast, Rico and Jess answer some fun Summer Superlatives like Scariest Alien, Best Duo/Crew, Worst Character Death, Movie with the Best Reason fo...
Summer Superlatives: Classics with RYAN L. TERRY / Ep. 110
June 16, 2020 03:08 - 1 hour - 130 MBOn Episode 110 of the Always the Critic Podcast, we start a brand-new series called Summer Superlatives, where we discuss different genres, why they play such a big role during the Summer, and then have some fun handing out superlatives! We start with Classic summer movies from 1975-1990. Along with guest Ryan L. Terry, Rico and Jess answer some fun Summer Superlatives like Most Iconic Movie, Movie with the Worst Line, Best Character Introduction, Character with the Best Job, and so many more...
ATC Presents Hitchcock - Week 5 / Ep. 109
June 03, 2020 03:04 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBOn Episode 109 of the Always the Critic podcast, we cross the finish line on our Hitchcock series by talking through his films and legacy from the 1960s onward. Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi talk through the bombastic Psycho, more Oscar snubs, and discuss The Birds and Marnie, including his tumultuous relationship with Tippi Hedren. Learn more about the seminal director and the films that he made and that made him great. For episodes with similar movies, click below Drama Action Th...
ATC Presents Hitchcock - Week 4 / Ep. 108
May 26, 2020 03:08 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBOn Episode 108 of the Always the Critic podcast, we wrap up our discussion of 1950s Hitchcock with some more Jimmy Stewart and Cary Grant. Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi talk through his TV career, a slew of technical achievements in cinema, Oscar snubs, and dramatic fallouts with frequent collaborators, stopping to discuss three movies we watched: The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956), Vertigo (1958), and North by Northwest (1959). Learn more about the seminal director and the films that he...
ATC Presents: Hitchcock - Week 3 / Ep. 107
May 19, 2020 03:39 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBOn Episode 107 of the Always the Critic podcast, we slow down and cover the first half of Hitchcock’s career during the 1950s… the Grace Kelly era. Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi talk through his bizarre antics and sadistic pranks, controlling perfectionism, and studio switch from Warner Bros. to Paramount, stopping to discuss at length Strangers on a Train (1951), Dial M for Murder (1954), Rear Window (1954), and To Catch a Thief (1955). Learn more about the seminal director and the fil...
ATC Presents: Hitchcock - Week 2 / Ep. 106
May 12, 2020 03:36 - 1 hour - 111 MBOn Episode 106 of the Always the Critic podcast, we cover Hitchcock’s career in the States during the 1940s as he perfects his style. Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi talk through his rocky relationship with producer David O. Selznick, his favorite leading men and ladies, and many Oscar nominations, stopping to discuss at length Rebecca (1940), Suspicion (1941), Spellbound (1945), and Rope (1948). Did each movie have a blonde protagonist? Was there even a murder? Was there an ominous stair...
ATC Presents: Hitchcock - Week 1 / Ep. 105
May 05, 2020 03:37 - 50 minutes - 76.4 MBOn Episode 105 of the Always the Critic podcast, we kick off the month of May with a brand new series covering “the silhouetted man,” “the master of suspense”: Sir Alfred Hitchcock. Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi talk through his early life, education, and first films, stopping to discuss at length Blackmail (1929), The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934), The 39 Steps (1935), and The Lady Vanishes (1938). What are some surprising genres Hitchcock touches on? What thematic elements does he favo...
Netflix Watch - Tigertail, The Platform and Extraction / Ep. 104
April 28, 2020 04:06 - 1 hour - 107 MBOn the latest episode of the Always the Critic podcast, we open up Netflix and take a look at some movies that were released within the last few weeks. Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi first talk about Tigertail (4:29), written and directed by Alan Yang, co-creator of Master of None. Then we watched and reviewed The Platform (26:22), a Spanish thriller which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival last year. Finally we check out Extraction (49:10), the new action movie starrin...
Action Movie Hall of Fame / Ep. 103
April 21, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBOn the latest episode of Always the Critic Podcast, we get together to induct our inaugural romantic comedy hall of fame. We are joined by friend of the show Kolby Mac, from the Kolby Told Me podcast, to nominate eight movies that we would induct into our Action Movie Hall of Fame. We nominate movies from action luminaries, such as Keanu Reeves, Jackie Chan and Michael Bay. Check out the final list be listening and tell us your picks. For episodes with similar movies, click below Action ...
Blindspot: Tangled & The Black Cauldron / Ep. 102
April 14, 2020 04:28 - 1 hour - 102 MBOn the latest episode of the Always the Critic podcast, we check out Disney movies that we have never seen before. Rico Albarracin watched Tangled for the first time and gives his thoughts on the music, the dynamic of Rapunzel and Flynn Rider and the animation style. Jessica Firpi’s first time watch was The Black Cauldron, which is a wild ride. She shares her thoughts on the crazy plot, the behind-the-scenes fiasco and tries to get Rico to watch it. For episodes with similar movies, click ...
The Many Reflections of Mulan / Ep. 101
April 07, 2020 04:00 - 54 minutes - 81.7 MBOn the latest episode of the Always the Critic podcast, we pay tribute to the classic Chinese legend of Mulan by looking back at various cinematic adaptations, in lieu of seeing the 2020 Disney live-action remake. Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi talk about the historical epic poem “The Ballad of Mulan” (01:30), the 2009 mainland China live-action The Rise of a Warrior (04:01), the Disney animated movie from the ‘90s (14:37), and then we finally circle back to discuss what we can expect f...
Ask Us Anything / Ep. 100
March 31, 2020 02:55 - 1 hour - 116 MBOn the latest episode of Always the Critic podcast, we’re turning 100!! In honor of making it to 100 episodes, the crew hosted a “Ask Us Anything” episode. Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi answer such questions like: If you weren’t podcasting about movies, what you y’all be podcasting about? What are your favorite and least favorite films you've reviewed on the pod? What episode are you most proud of? What's been the biggest lesson learned along your Pod Journey? and many, many, more. For ...
Movie Trivia / Ep.99
March 24, 2020 03:33 - 46 minutes - 71.6 MBOn the latest episode of Always the Critic podcast, the crew gets competitive and do some movie trivia! Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi compete in three rounds of trivia, which includes: Tom Hanks Steven Spielberg Rom-coms Oscars and more!! For episodes with similar movies, click below Variety Shows Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Group Rico’s Letterboxd Jessica’s Letterboxd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alwaysthecritic/message
Portrait of Emma's Way Back - A 3 Movie Review / Ep. 98
March 17, 2020 02:57 - 1 hour - 107 MBOn the latest episode of the Always the Critic podcast, look back at the movies that we saw in February and March that we haven't had a chance to discuss. Given the current situation, it may be a while before we get a new release in theaters. Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi talk about the sad Ben Affleck in The Way Back (3:35), the latest interpretation of Jane Austen’s novel Emma. (21:09) and we finally discuss the wonderfully enchanting Portrait of a Lady on Fire (38:20). For episodes ...
Onward / Ep. 97
March 10, 2020 04:53 - 45 minutes - 65.9 MBOn the latest episode of Always the Critic Podcast, we're looking for magic and reviewing Onward. Rico Albarracin, Jessica Firpi, and Daniel Romero discuss Pixar's latest film, including a discussion about the poor performance at the box office, the voice acting of the cast, the bonds of brotherhood and why we feel that Onward will not be remembered by audiences. For episodes with similar movies, click below Animated Family Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Group Rico’s Letterb...
The Invisible Man / Ep. 96
March 03, 2020 04:12 - 55 minutes - 85.6 MBOn the latest episode of Always the Critic Podcast, the crew reveals a review you won't see coming when they talk about The Invisible Man. Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi discuss the new film by Leigh Whannell, including Elizabeth Moss’s performance, the pacing of the film, how the marketing almost ruined the movie, and remembering the dead on arrival announcement of the Dark Universe. For episodes with similar movies, click below Thriller Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Rico...
Movie Therapy / Ep. 95
February 25, 2020 04:30 - 1 hour - 97.8 MBOn the latest episode of Always the Critic podcast, we are sitting on the therapy couch and airing our movie grievances. Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi turn up the heat on such topics like: People not letting go of the Jack and Rose “enough room on the board” debate #FilmTwitter’s obsession with Mad Max: Fury Road AMC Theaters playing too many trailers before a movie starts People not comprehending assigned seating Tom Hooper's butchering of Les Miserables Kimmy giving up her care...
Sonic the Hedgehog & The Photograph / Ep. 94 (Re-Upload)
February 18, 2020 04:28 - 1 hour - 96 MB**NOTE - RE-DOWNLOAD THE EPISODE. FIXED SOME AUDIO ISSUES** On the latest episode of Always the Critic Podcast, we review two movies: Sonic the Hedgehog & The Photograph. Jessica Firpi and Rico Albarracin are joined by Sonic-expert Bobby Orlando to discuss the new video game movie adaption, including the redesign of the title character, Jim Carrey’s performance as Dr. Robotnik and the many references to the classic video game. In the second half, we Rico and Jess talk about The Photograph...
Birds of Prey review and 92nd Oscars recap / Ep. 93
February 11, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBOn the latest episode of Always the Critic Podcast, we recap the 92nd Oscars and review Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn. Rico and Jess are joined by friend of the show Kolby Mac, from the Kolby Told Me podcast, to recap the historic Best Picture win by Parasite, go over our prediction scores and talk about the telecast. The crew then speaks about the new entry into the DCEU. For episodes with similar movies, click below Superhero Follow us! Instagram ...
January Movie Round-up / Ep. 92
February 04, 2020 04:22 - 58 minutes - 89.5 MBOn the latest episode of the Always the Critic podcast, look back at the movies that we saw in January that we haven't had a chance to discuss. Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi talk about the atrocious Cats, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s return with Bad Boys For Life, the disappointment from Weathering with You, Kristen Stewart’s action-thriller Underwater and lastly the funny but offensive The Gentlemen. For episodes with similar movies, click below Animated Comedy Drama Family ...
The Hispanic Inquisition: Vol. 2 / Ep. 91
January 29, 2020 14:06 - 1 hour - 140 MBOn the latest episode of Always the Critic podcast, we are answering more of our pressing movie questions. Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi answer such questions like: What are your favorite movie score songs that are not by John Williams? Do you need to go to film school to be a film critic? What movies do you prefer to watch by yourself? What are your favorite movie endings? and many more. For episodes with similar movies, click below Variety Shows Follow us! Instagram Twitte...
Favorite Movies of the Decade / Ep. 90
January 16, 2020 05:01 - 1 hour - 157 MBOn the latest episode of the Always the Critic movie podcast, we look back and rank our favorite movies of the decade. Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi take turns naming their favorite movies, which include Inception, Train to Busan, Snowpiercer, La La Land and many more. For episodes with similar movies, click below Variety Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Rico’s Letterboxd Jessica’s Letterboxd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alwaysthe...
Best Movies of 2019 / Ep. 89
January 07, 2020 04:22 - 1 hour - 100 MBOn the latest episode of the Always the Critic movie podcast, we look back and rank our favorite movies of 2019. Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi take turns naming their favorite movies of the year. Miguel Albarracin, Daniel Romero and Daniel Brigham provided their own lists, allowing us to create a consensus Top 10 for the year, which you can see on our website. For episodes with similar movies, click below Variety Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Rico’s Letterboxd Jessica’s...
Little Women / Ep. 88
December 31, 2019 05:15 - 1 hour - 113 MBOn the latest episode of Always the Critic Podcast, we travel to Civil-War era Massachusetts and review Little Women. Jessica Firpi and Rico Albarracin discuss the new film by writer-director Greta Gerwig, the differences between the new adaptation and the 1994 version, the performances of the cast and some quibbles with the narrative choices. After missing last week’s episode, Jess has some quick thoughts on Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. For episodes with similar movies, click below Dram...
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker / Ep. 87
December 24, 2019 04:12 - 1 hour - 130 MBOn the latest episode of the Always the Critic movie podcast, we board the Millennium Falcon and review Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Rico Albarracin, Daniel Romero, Daniel Brigham and first time guest Hope Whitson talk about the last chapter in the Skywalker saga. We dive into JJ Abrams’s decisions, important reveals and twists, our favorite moments and the divide among the panel about liking this movie. For episodes with similar movies, click below Action Adventure Follow us! Inst...
The Road to the Skywalker Saga: A Star Wars Retrospective / Ep. 86
December 17, 2019 01:58 - 1 hour - 103 MBOn the latest episode of the Always the Critic movie podcast, we get ready for the end of the Skywalker saga. Rico Albarracin, Jessica Firpi, Daniel Romero and Daniel Brigham hit all types of topics, like recapping the best and worst moments of each movie, their rankings of the movies, Star Wars superlatives which includes who is the MVP of Star Wars. Head down to the show's twitter page to vote on who’s ranking you agree with most. And remember….. ….the force will be with you. Always. Fo...
Marriage Story / Ep. 85
December 10, 2019 05:04 - 50 minutes - 74.9 MBOn the latest episode of Always the Critic Podcast, we review Marriage Story. Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi talk about the new film by writer-director Noah Baumbach, including the knockout performances by Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson, the terrific writing, the nature of divorce and how strong of a player it will be in the Oscar race. For episodes with similar movies, click below Drama Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Rico’s Letterboxd Jessica’s Letterboxd --- Send ...
Knives Out / Ep. 84
December 03, 2019 05:00 - 50 minutes - 73.3 MBOn the latest episode of the Always the Critic podcast, we investigate a murder and talk about Knives Out. Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi talk about the latest Rian Johnson film, including his pension for bucking the trend within a genre, the wonderful performances by Toni Collette, Daniel Craig and Chris Evans, the lovely Ana de Armas, answer some twitters questions and rate the movie. For episodes with similar movies, click below Comedy Thriller Follow us! Instagram Twitter Face...
Frozen 2 / Ep. 83
November 25, 2019 22:46 - 44 minutes - 64 MBOn the latest episode of Always the Critic Podcast, we journey out of Arendelle and review Frozen 2. Jessica Firpi, and Daniel Romero discuss the sequel to the 2013 phenomenon, including whether or not the new film is better than the original, the themes of sisterhood, their Letterboxd grades and the darker tone of the film. For episodes with similar movies, click below Animated Family Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Group Rico’s Letterboxd Jessica’s Letterboxd --- Send i...
The Hispanic Inquisition / Ep. 82 - A Question and Answer Episode
November 19, 2019 16:47 - 56 minutes - 52 MBOn the latest episode of Always the Critic podcast, we ask and answer some of our pressing movie questions. Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi answer such questions like: Who is the new Hitchcock, Ari Aster or Jordan Peele? What movies have you walked out of and why? Does Meg Ryan give a better performance than Tom Hanks in their movies? What actors/actresses have the best IMDb runs? and many more. Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Group Rico’s Letterboxd Jessica’s Letterbox...
Jojo Rabbit / Ep. 81
November 12, 2019 05:27 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBOn the latest episode of the Always the Critic podcast, we travel back to World War II and talk about Jojo Rabbit. Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi talk about the latest Taika Waititi film, including a discussion as to why were left a bit unsatisfied, how we experienced the satirical nature of the film, praise the performances of Roman Griffin Davis and Scarlett Johansson and more. Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Rico’s Letterboxd Jessica’s Letterboxd --- Send in a voice message:...
Parasite & Terminator: Dark Fate / Ep. 80
November 05, 2019 04:58 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBOn the latest episode of Always the Critic , we have a double feature! In the first half, we talk about the new thriller, Parasite, directed by Bong Joon-ho. Rico, Jess and Miguel Albarracin discuss the rich vs. poor dynamic, the thrilling moment the movie produces and discuss the film’s Oscar possibilities. In the second half, we talk about Terminator: Dark Fate (1:03:50), welcoming back Linda Hamilton as Sarah Conner, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Rico is joined by friend of the podcast Dan...
The Lighthouse / Ep. 79
October 29, 2019 03:54 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBOn the latest episode of Always the Critic Podcast, we travel to a mysterious island, become wickies and review The Lighthouse. Rico Albarracin, Jessica Firpi and Miguel Albarracin discuss the new film by Robert Eggers, including his Reddit AMA, whether the movie is a psychological thriller or supernatural horror, Pattinson’s and Dafoe’s performance and much more. For episodes with similar movies, click below Drama Thriller Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Rico’s Letterboxd Je...
Zombieland: Double Tap / Ep. 78
October 22, 2019 03:08 - 48 minutes - 72.6 MBOn the latest episode of the Always the Critic podcast, it’s time to nut up or shut up as we review Zombieland Double Tap . Rico Albarracin, Jessica Firpi and Daniel Romero talk about the unnecessary need for a sequel 10 years later, if the zombie trend is finally over and show love for Zoey Deutch as Madison. For episodes with similar movies, click below Action Adventure Comedy Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Group Rico’s Letterboxd Jessica’s Letterboxd --- Send in a voic...
Gemini Man / Ep. 77
October 15, 2019 03:24 - 41 minutes - 62.7 MBOn the latest episode of the Always the Critic podcast, we face our younger selfs and review Gemini Man. Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi discuss the new Ang Lee film, including the way the director filmed the movie, the de-aging technology used on Will Smith, the way the movies tells instead of shows and much more. For episodes with similar movies, click below Action Adventure Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Group Rico’s Letterboxd Jessica’s Letterboxd --- Send in a voic...
Joker / Ep. 76
October 08, 2019 04:32 - 1 hour - 104 MBOn the latest episode of Always the Critic Podcast, we go to Gotham City to review Joker. It’s a full crew as Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi are join by friends of the show Daniel Brigham and Miguel Albarracin to tackle the Todd Phillips-directed film. We talk about Joaquin Phoenix’s performance, debate whether the movie is expressing empathy or sympathy for the titular character, Martin Scorsese’s comments on superhero movies and more. For episodes with similar movies, click below Dra...
Judy / Ep. 75
October 01, 2019 04:13 - 42 minutes - 66.2 MBOn the latest episode of Always the Critic Podcast, we travel over the rainbow and review Judy. Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi talk about the new biopic about Judy Garland, including Renee Zellweger’s portrayal of the iconic singer, the vocal performance, what the film lacks to make it compelling and our favorite musical biopics. For episodes with similar movies, click below Drama Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Rico’s Letterboxd Jessica’s Letterboxd --- Send in a voice ...
Ad Astra / Ep. 74
September 24, 2019 03:44 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBOn the latest episode of Always the Critic Podcast, we head to space to talk about Ad Astra. Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi talk about the new James Gray directed film, including Brad Pitt’s performance, isolation in recent space movies, the quotes that spoke loudest to us, father and son relationships and we list out our top 5 space movies. For episodes with similar movies, click below Drama Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Rico’s Letterboxd Jessica’s Letterboxd --- Send...