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
The Goldfinch / Ep. 73
September 17, 2019 03:49 - 33 minutes - 50.2 MBOn the latest episode of Always the Critic Podcast, we talk about The Goldfinch. No Jessica Firpi on this episode so Rico Albarracin is joined by Miguel Albarracin to about the adaptation to Donna Tart’s novel, why the movie failed, what book readers expect out of recreating their favorite novels and more. For episodes with similar movies, click below Drama Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Rico’s Letterboxd Jessica’s Letterboxd --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/...
It: Chapter 2 / Ep. 72
September 10, 2019 04:01 - 57 minutes - 53.6 MBOn the latest episode of Always the Critic Podcast, we'll float too and review It: Chapter 2. Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi are joined by Kolby Mac from the Kolby Told Me podcast discuss the sequel to the 2017 box office hit, including the long run time, the de-aging effects on the kids, nitpicks with a certain plot device and Bill Hader. We wanna thank Kolby Mac for joining us on today's episode. To follow Kolby, check him out on Twitter and check out his website for his movie reviews....
Movie Blindspots / Ep. 71
August 30, 2019 03:55 - 1 hour - 126 MBOn the latest episode of Always the Critic podcast, we talk and discuss some classic movies that we watched for the first time. Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi discuss and remove a wide range of movies from their shame lists. Rico got around to movies like Her, Inglorious Basterds, and Ex Machina. Jessica knocked out Speed, Point Break, and Apollo13, among others. Then the two tackle The Witch, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, and the elusive Pulp Fiction. Follow us! Instagram Twitter ...
Good Boys / Ep. 70
August 20, 2019 10:00 - 52 minutes - 48.9 MBOn the latest episode of the Always the Critic podcast, we get ready to go to a kissing party and review Good Boys. Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi discuss the new R-rated comedy, including the introduction to Brady Noon, whether we believe that this movie is exploitative in it's use of tweens in mature material, how Jessica believes that Jacob Tremblay is the next Leonardo DiCaprio, and how friendship is fickle when you are young. For episodes with similar movies, click below Comedy Follo...
Good Boys review / Ep. 70
August 20, 2019 10:00 - 52 minutes - 48.9 MBOn the latest episode of the Always the Critic podcast, we get ready to go to a kissing party and review Good Boys. Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi discuss the new R-rated comedy, including the introduction to Brady Noon, whether we believe that this movie is exploitative in it's use of tweens in mature material, how Jessica believes that Jacob Tremblay is the next Leonardo DiCaprio, and how friendship is fickle when you are young. For episodes with similar movies, click below Comedy Follo...
Dora and the Lost City of Gold / Ep. 69
August 13, 2019 10:00 - 53 minutes - 49.8 MBOn the latest episode of the Always the Critic podcast, where are we going? To review Dora and the Lost City of Gold. Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi discuss the live-action adaptation of the popular children's program, including Isabela Moner's rising star, hispanic representation in movies and the moments that made us feel like a kid again. For episodes with similar movies, click below Action Adventure Family Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Group Rico’s Letterboxd Jessi...
Hobbs & Shaw / Ep. 68
August 06, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 73 MBOn the latest episode of the Always the Critic podcast, we open up a can of whoop ass and review Hobbs & Shaw. Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi discuss the new entry in the Fast & Furious franchise, including the wonderful Vanessa Kirby, the ridiculous jokes between Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham, the report that talks about the movie fight stipulations the actors have and much more. For episodes with similar movies, click below Action Adventure Follow us! Instagram Twitter Faceb...
Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood / Ep. 67
July 30, 2019 14:46 - 1 hour - 94.5 MBOn the latest episode of the Always the Critic podcast, we travel back to 1969 and talk about Once Upon A Time In...Hollywood. Rico Albarracin, Jessica Firpi, and Miguel Albarracin talk about the latest Quentin Tarantino movie, including a dive into the controversies surrounding the acclaimed director, a conversation about Sharon Tate and how the movie portrays her, the themes that we pull from our experience watching the movie and what we liked or didn't like. For episodes with similar m...
The Lion King (2019) / Ep. 66
July 23, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBOn the latest episode of the Always the Critic podcast, we head to Pride Rock to review the 2019 version of The Lion King. Rico Albarracin, Jessica Firpi, and Miguel Albarracin talk about the new live-action adaption, including an overview of the live-action technology, a comparison to the 1994 animated version, plus the best and worst changes the new version gave us as an audience. Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Group Rico’s Letterboxd Jessica’s Letterboxd --- Send in a vo...
The Lion King (2019) review / Ep. 66
July 23, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBOn the latest episode of the Always the Critic podcast, we head to Pride Rock to review the 2019 version of The Lion King. Rico Albarracin, Jessica Firpi, and Miguel Albarracin talk about the new live-action adaption, including an overview of the live-action technology, a comparison to the 1994 animated version, plus the best and worst changes the new version gave us as an audience. Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Group Rico’s Letterboxd Jessica’s Letterboxd --- Send in a vo...
Rom Com Hall of Fame / Ep. 65
July 16, 2019 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 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 the ladies of the They Kiss At The End podcast to nominate eight actors/actresses who we would induct into our Nora Ephron Romantic Comedy Hall of Fame. We thought there would be some no-brainers but we were wrong. Even Danny DeVito was thrown out as a nominee. Check out who we finally narrow it down to. Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Group ...
Rewind: When Harry Met Sally - 30th Anniversary / Ep. 64
July 15, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBOn the latest episode of Always the Critic Podcast, we go to Kat'z Deli to have what she's having and talk about When Harry Met Sally. Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi talk about the great romantic comedy that brought us the genre that we know and love. We discuss the writing, Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan, the premise of men and women being friends, and Jessica mentions that she would change the ending of the movie. Plus, we list out our favorite moments and quotes. Promo belongs to The IMD...
Spider-Man: Far From Home review / Ep. 63
July 09, 2019 11:25 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBOn the latest episode of Always the Critic Podcast, we're heading to Europe and reviewing Spider-Man: Far From Home. Rico Albarracin, Jessica Firpi, Daniel Romero and Daniel Brigham discuss the latest entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including Jake Gyllenhaal, Peter and MJ's budding romance, Tom Holland vs Tobey Maguire, and the big moment in the end credit sequence. Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Group Rico’s Letterboxd Jessica’s Letterboxd --- Send in a voice me...
Spider-Man: Far From Home / Ep. 63
July 09, 2019 11:25 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBOn the latest episode of Always the Critic Podcast, we're heading to Europe and reviewing Spider-Man: Far From Home. Rico Albarracin, Jessica Firpi, Daniel Romero and Daniel Brigham discuss the latest entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including Jake Gyllenhaal, Peter and MJ's budding romance, Tom Holland vs Tobey Maguire, and the big moment in the end credit sequence. Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Group Rico’s Letterboxd Jessica’s Letterboxd --- Send in a voice me...
Yesterday & Movies from the First Half of 2019 / Ep. 62
July 02, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBOn the latest episode of Always the Critic Podcast, we're passing off The Beatles' music as our own and reviewing Yesterday. Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi discuss Danny Boyle's new fantasy story, including the premise of the Beatles being removed from pop music, how the movie portrays Ed Sheeran as the best song-writer of the current generation, Himesh Patel's singing performance, plus our own relationship to The Beatles. In the second half, we look back at 2019 and talk about some o...
Yesterday review & Movies of 2019, so far / Ep. 62
July 02, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBOn the latest episode of Always the Critic Podcast, we're passing off The Beatles' music as our own and reviewing Yesterday. Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi discuss Danny Boyle's new fantasy story, including the premise of the Beatles being removed from pop music, how the movie portrays Ed Sheeran as the best song-writer of the current generation, Himesh Patel's singing performance, plus our own relationship to The Beatles. In the second half, we look back at 2019 and talk about some o...
Toy Story 4 review / Ep. 61
June 25, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBOn the latest episode of Always the Critic Podcast, we're going on a road trip and reviewing Toy Story 4. Rico Albarracin, Jessica Firpi, and Daniel Romero discuss Pixar's latest entry into the franchise, including a discussion about the necessity of sequels, the behind the scenes drama during the making of the film and why some of the crew believed this was just a cash grab. We also talk about the new additions to the franchise and mention our 3 favorite Pixar movies each. Follow us! Instag...
Toy Story 4 / Ep. 61
June 25, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBOn the latest episode of Always the Critic Podcast, we're going on a road trip and reviewing Toy Story 4. Rico Albarracin, Jessica Firpi, and Daniel Romero discuss Pixar's latest entry into the franchise, including a discussion about the necessity of sequels, the behind the scenes drama during the making of the film and why some of the crew believed this was just a cash grab. We also talk about the new additions to the franchise and mention our 3 favorite Pixar movies each. Follow us! Instag...
Double Feature: MiB International & Late Night review / Ep. 60
June 18, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBOn the latest episode of Always the Critic Podcast, we will discuss two movies: MiB International & Late Night In the first half, we discuss the blandness of the revival of the dormant franchise, how the script dampens the chemistry between Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson and the state of franchise films, so far, this summer. We also talk about the movie that started it all, Men in Black. (46:30) In the second half, we talk about the new comedy, written and starring Mindy Kaling, alongs...
MiB International & Late Night / Ep. 60
June 18, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBOn the latest episode of Always the Critic Podcast, we will discuss two movies: MiB International & Late Night In the first half, we discuss the blandness of the revival of the dormant franchise, how the script dampens the chemistry between Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson and the state of franchise films, so far, this summer. We also talk about the movie that started it all, Men in Black. (46:30) In the second half, we talk about the new comedy, written and starring Mindy Kaling, alongs...
Dark Phoenix review / Ep. 59
June 11, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBOn the latest episode of the Always the Critic podcast, we say goodbye to Fox's Marvel properties by reviewing Dark Phoenix. Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi discuss what they liked about the movie, talk about what others hated and try to make sense of the box office failure. We also talk about the cast, our favorite moments and the future of the X-Men now that Disney as taken over. Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Group Rico’s Letterboxd Jessica’s Letterboxd --- Send in a v...
Dark Phoenix / Ep. 59
June 11, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBOn the latest episode of the Always the Critic podcast, we say goodbye to Fox's Marvel properties by reviewing Dark Phoenix. Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi discuss what they liked about the movie, talk about what others hated and try to make sense of the box office failure. We also talk about the cast, our favorite moments and the future of the X-Men now that Disney as taken over. Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Group Rico’s Letterboxd Jessica’s Letterboxd --- Send in a v...
Double Feature - Godzilla: King of the Monsters & Rocketman review / Ep.58
June 04, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBOn the latest episode of the Always the Critic podcast, we do a double feature! In the first half, Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi talk about Godzilla: King of the Monsters, including how the movie fails to entertain, the poor dialogue and discuss why Warner Brothers is making a Monster-verse. (Around the 43:00 min mark) In the second half, we're joined by Miguel Albarracin to discuss Rocketman, including comparisons to Bohemian Rhapsody, Taron Egerton's portrayal of the iconic singer, t...
Godzilla: King of the Monsters & Rocketman / Ep.58
June 04, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBOn the latest episode of the Always the Critic podcast, we do a double feature! In the first half, Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi talk about Godzilla: King of the Monsters, including how the movie fails to entertain, the poor dialogue and discuss why Warner Brothers is making a Monster-verse. (Around the 43:00 min mark) In the second half, we're joined by Miguel Albarracin to discuss Rocketman, including comparisons to Bohemian Rhapsody, Taron Egerton's portrayal of the iconic singer, t...
Booksmart review / Ep.57
May 29, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBOn the latest episode of the Always the Critic podcast, it's our last night of high school and we're reviewing Booksmart. Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi talk about the new coming-of-age comedy, including Olivia Wilde's directorial debut, the wonderful chemistry between Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever, the character Gigi, the witty writing and how earnest the movie portrays its characters. Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Rico’s Letterboxd Jessica’s Letterboxd --- ...
Booksmart / Ep.57
May 29, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBOn the latest episode of the Always the Critic podcast, it's our last night of high school and we're reviewing Booksmart. Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi talk about the new coming-of-age comedy, including Olivia Wilde's directorial debut, the wonderful chemistry between Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever, the character Gigi, the witty writing and how earnest the movie portrays its characters. Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Rico’s Letterboxd Jessica’s Letterboxd --- ...
Aladdin (2019) / Ep. 56
May 28, 2019 11:59 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBOn the latest episode of the Always the Critic podcast, we head to Agrabah to review the 2019 version of Aladdin. Rico Albarracin, Jessica Firpi, Daniel Brigham, and Miguel Albarracin talk about the new live-action adaption, including an overview of Will Smith's genie, a comparison to the 1992 animated version, plus the worst changes the new version gave us as an audience. Thanks to the Offscreen Babble podcast for their question. Check them out: @offscreenbabble Follow us! Instagra...
Aladdin (2019) review / Ep. 56
May 28, 2019 11:59 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBOn the latest episode of the Always the Critic podcast, we head to Agrabah to review the 2019 version of Aladdin. Rico Albarracin, Jessica Firpi, Daniel Brigham, and Miguel Albarracin talk about the new live-action adaption, including an overview of Will Smith's genie, a comparison to the 1992 animated version, plus the worst changes the new version gave us as an audience. Thanks to the Offscreen Babble podcast for their question. Check them out: @offscreenbabble Follow us! Instagra...
John Wick: Chapter 3 Parabellum / Ep. 55
May 21, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBOn the latest episode of the Always the Critic podcast, we head to the Continental to review John Wick: Chapter 3 Parabellum. Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi talk about the new installment in the action franchise, including looking back at the careers of Keanu Reeves and Halle Berry, it's place among the great action franchises, our favorite moments and what would like to see in upcoming installments. Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Rico’s Letterboxd Jessica’s Letterboxd ---...
John Wick: Chapter 3 Parabellum review / Ep. 55
May 21, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBOn the latest episode of the Always the Critic podcast, we head to the Continental to review John Wick: Chapter 3 Parabellum. Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi talk about the new installment in the action franchise, including looking back at the careers of Keanu Reeves and Halle Berry, it's place among the great action franchises, our favorite moments and what would like to see in upcoming installments. Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Rico’s Letterboxd Jessica’s Letterboxd ---...
Pokemon: Detective Pikachu / Ep. 54 - Gotta Catch'em All
May 14, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBOn the latest episode of the Always the Critic podcast, we head to Ryme City to review Pokemon: Detective Pikachu. Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi talk about the new live-action adventure, including how naive we are about Pokemon, the career of Ryan Reynolds, the great integration of the CGI amongst humans and the way the movie is a metaphor for not letting go of childhood. Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Rico’s Letterboxd Jessica’s Letterboxd --- Send in a voice messa...
Pokemon: Detective Pikachu review / Ep. 54 - Gotta Catch'em All
May 14, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBOn the latest episode of the Always the Critic podcast, we head to Ryme City to review Pokemon: Detective Pikachu. Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi talk about the new live-action adventure, including how naive we are about Pokemon, the career of Ryan Reynolds, the great integration of the CGI amongst humans and the way the movie is a metaphor for not letting go of childhood. Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Rico’s Letterboxd Jessica’s Letterboxd --- Send in a voice messa...
Long Shot / Ep. 53
May 07, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBOn the latest episode of the Always the Critic podcast, we listen to some Boyz II Men and review Long Shot. Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi talk about the new romantic comedy, including the semantics of a rom-com, the careers of Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen, the male fantasy of the "schlub getting the hot girl" and O'Shea Jackson Jr. stealing every scene. Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Rico's Letterboxd Jessica's Letterboxd --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm...
Long Shot review / Ep. 53
May 07, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBOn the latest episode of the Always the Critic podcast, we listen to some Boyz II Men and review Long Shot. Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi talk about the new romantic comedy, including the semantics of a rom-com, the careers of Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen, the male fantasy of the "schlub getting the hot girl" and O'Shea Jackson Jr. stealing every scene. Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Rico's Letterboxd Jessica's Letterboxd --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm...
Avengers: Endgame review/Ep. 52
April 30, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBOn the latest episode of the Always the Critic podcast, we survived Thano's snap so that we could review Avengers: Endgame. Rico Albarracin, Jessica Firpi, Daniel Brigham and Daniel Romero discuss the event of the summer season by going through the plot, naming our favorite scenes and where we think the MCU can go. Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Rico's Letterboxd Jessica's Letterboxd --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alwaysthecritic/message Support this podcast:...
Avengers: Endgame / Ep. 52
April 30, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBOn the latest episode of the Always the Critic podcast, we survived Thano's snap so that we could review Avengers: Endgame. Rico Albarracin, Jessica Firpi, Daniel Brigham and Daniel Romero discuss the event of the summer season by going through the plot, naming our favorite scenes and where we think the MCU can go. Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Rico's Letterboxd Jessica's Letterboxd --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alwaysthecritic/message Support this podcast:...
The Road to Endgame: MCU retrospective/Ep. 51
April 23, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBOn the latest episode of Always the Critic movie podcast, we reminisce about the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Rico Albarracin, Jessica Firpi and Daniel Brigham hit all types of topics, like best moments, their rankings of the movies, MCU superlatives and the three of them conduct a MCU movie draft. Head down to the show's twitter page to vote. Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Rico's Letterboxd Jessica's Letterboxd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p...
Rewind: 10 Things I Hate About You - 20th Anniversary / Ep. 50
April 16, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBOn the latest episode of the Always the Critic podcast, we're celebrating our 50th episode by crashing Bogey Lowenstein's party and looking back at 10 Things I Hate About You. Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi talk about the legacy the movie has left on pop culture, discovering Heath Ledger, Julia Stile's command of her character and why this movie is so loved by us. We also discuss our favorite quotes, favorite scenes, ska music and Andrew Keegan's "cult." Follow us! Instagram Twitter ...
Shazam! review - DC has a true gem
April 09, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBOn the latest episode of the Always the Critic podcast, we discover the magic of the Greek gods and review Shazam!. Rico Albarracin, Jessica Firpi and Miguel Albarracin talk about the well-received and hilarious new DC Comics film, Zachary Levi as the lead of a superhero movie and the way DC is diverging from Marvel. We also talk about foster families, silly super villain names, comparisons to the movie Big. Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Rico's Letterboxd Jessica's Lette...
Shazam! / Ep. 49 - DC has a true gem
April 09, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBOn the latest episode of the Always the Critic podcast, we discover the magic of the Greek gods and review Shazam!. Rico Albarracin, Jessica Firpi and Miguel Albarracin talk about the well-received and hilarious new DC Comics film, Zachary Levi as the lead of a superhero movie and the way DC is diverging from Marvel. We also talk about foster families, silly super villain names, comparisons to the movie Big. Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Rico's Letterboxd Jessica's Lette...
Dumbo / Ep. 48 - Disney still hasn't figured out the live action formula
April 02, 2019 12:39 - 51 minutes - 47.8 MBOn the latest episode of the Always the Critic podcast, we make our way to Dreamland to review Dumbo. Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi talk about the lackluster performances, compare the movie to other live-action adaptations and why Disney loves removing the mother from their stories. Plus we talk Michael Buffer, Eva Green and compare the movie to the original 1941 classic. Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Rico's Letterboxd Jessica's Letterboxd --- Send in a voice message: ...
Dumbo review - Disney still hasn't figured out the live action formula
April 02, 2019 12:39 - 51 minutes - 47.8 MBOn the latest episode of the Always the Critic podcast, we make our way to Dreamland to review Dumbo. Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi talk about the lackluster performances, compare the movie to other live-action adaptations and why Disney loves removing the mother from their stories. Plus we talk Michael Buffer, Eva Green and compare the movie to the original 1941 classic. Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Rico's Letterboxd Jessica's Letterboxd --- Send in a voice message: ...
Us / Ep. 47 - Jordan Peele's Sophomoric Effort Proves He's No Fluke
March 26, 2019 04:17 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBOn the latest episode of Always the Critic Podcast, we encounter ourselves and review Us. Rico Albarracin, Jessica Firpi, Daniel Romero and Miguel Albarracin discuss the twists the movie presents, the symbolism throughout the film, comparisons to recent horror films like Get Out, Hereditary and A Quiet Place, and discuss Jordan Peele's rise to a "must watch" director. Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Group Rico’s Letterboxd Jessica’s Letterboxd --- Send in a voice m...
Us review - Jordan Peele's Sophomoric Effort Proves He's No Fluke
March 26, 2019 04:17 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBOn the latest episode of Always the Critic Podcast, we encounter ourselves and review Us. Rico Albarracin, Jessica Firpi, Daniel Romero and Miguel Albarracin discuss the twists the movie presents, the symbolism throughout the film, comparisons to recent horror films like Get Out, Hereditary and A Quiet Place, and discuss Jordan Peele's rise to a "must watch" director. Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Group Rico’s Letterboxd Jessica’s Letterboxd --- Send in a voice m...
Triple Frontier / Ep. 46 - The Boys Are Going On A Mission
March 19, 2019 11:54 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBOn the latest episode of Always the Critic Podcast, we travel through the jungle to review Triple Frontier. Rico Albarracin, and Jessica Firpi discuss the surprising turn the movie takes with it's plot, how it feels like a throwback to movies they hardly make, Sad Ben Affleck, bro hugs and Metallica. Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Group Rico's Letterboxd Jessica's Letterboxd --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alwaysthecritic/message Support this podcast: htt...
Triple Frontier review - The Boys Are Going On A Mission
March 19, 2019 11:54 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBOn the latest episode of Always the Critic Podcast, we travel through the jungle to review Triple Frontier. Rico Albarracin, and Jessica Firpi discuss the surprising turn the movie takes with it's plot, how it feels like a throwback to movies they hardly make, Sad Ben Affleck, bro hugs and Metallica. Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Group Rico's Letterboxd Jessica's Letterboxd --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alwaysthecritic/message Support this podcast: htt...
Captain Marvel review - Welcoming the newest Avenger (with guest Anthony Canton III)
March 12, 2019 11:55 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBOn the latest episode of Always the Critic Podcast, we fly higher, further, faster to review Captain Marvel. Rico Albarracin, Daniel Romero, Daniel Brigham and special guest Anthony Canton III discuss the introduction of Brie Larson as the titular character, what the Skrull/Kree plot-line could bring in future films and Anthony is introduced to Daniel Romero's MCU movie rankings. Jessica was away on business but she was able to record her thoughts on the movie, which you can listen to after...
Captain Marvel / Ep. 45 - Welcoming the newest Avenger (with guest Anthony Canton III)
March 12, 2019 11:55 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBOn the latest episode of Always the Critic Podcast, we fly higher, further, faster to review Captain Marvel. Rico Albarracin, Daniel Romero, Daniel Brigham and special guest Anthony Canton III discuss the introduction of Brie Larson as the titular character, what the Skrull/Kree plot-line could bring in future films and Anthony is introduced to Daniel Romero's MCU movie rankings. Jessica was away on business but she was able to record her thoughts on the movie, which you can listen to after...
Greta / Ep. 44 - It's not great......
March 05, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBOn the latest episode of Always the Critic Podcast, we talk about another doozy for 2019, in Greta. Rico Albarracin, Jessica Firpi and Miguel Albarracin discuss the weird plot, the exasperating viewing experience and not understanding why this movie is being received well at all. Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Group Rico's Letterboxd Jessica's Letterboxd --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alwaysthecritic/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/a...
Greta review - It's not great......
March 05, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBOn the latest episode of Always the Critic Podcast, we talk about another doozy for 2019, in Greta. Rico Albarracin, Jessica Firpi and Miguel Albarracin discuss the weird plot, the exasperating viewing experience and not understanding why this movie is being received well at all. Follow us! Instagram Twitter Facebook Group Rico's Letterboxd Jessica's Letterboxd --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alwaysthecritic/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/a...