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Always the Critic: A Movie Podcast

315 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratings

For 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 Spy Who Dumped Me & Christopher Robin

August 08, 2018 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MB

On the latest episode of Always the Critic , we go to the movies twice! In the first half, Daniel Romero joins me to discuss The Spy Who Dumped Me. We talk about the premise, how Hollywood is finally making more comedies with female leads and how the script failed two hilarious actresses. In the second half, we talk about Christopher Robin (18:52). We discuss the emotional nature of the children's film, the great CGI animation of the characters from the 100 Acre Woods and our thoughts on t...

Mission Impossible: Fallout - Best Movie of the Summer?

August 01, 2018 12:50 - 1 hour - 73.4 MB

On the latest episode of the Always the Critic podcast, should you choose to accept it, we'll be reviewing Mission Impossible: Fallout. I am joined by Jessica Firpi, Zak Demarcado and Daniel Brigham to discuss the insane stunt work, whether this is the best movie in the series and wonder how long Tom Cruise can continue this franchise. Follow us! Instagram: www.instagram.com/alwayscriticpod Twitter: www.twitter.com/alwayscriticpod Facebook Group: www.fb.me/alwayscriticpod Letterboxd: www...

Sorry To Bother You review

July 25, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

On the latest episode of the Always the Critic podcast, we making cold calls and discussing Sorry To Bother You. I am joined by Jessica Firpi and Miguel Albarracin to discuss the satirical nature of the movie, the overt themes that the film is speaking of and the crazy third act of this film. Follow us! Instagram: www.instagram.com/alwayscriticpod Twitter: www.twitter.com/alwayscriticpod Facebook Group: www.fb.me/alwayscriticpod Letterboxd: www.letterboxd.com/ricoa87/ --- Send in a vo...

Rewind: The Dark Knight 10th Anniversary

July 18, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

On the latest episode of Always the Critic, we take a look at Christopher Nolan's 2008 classic; The Dark Knight. I am joined by Jessica Firpi and Daniel Brigham to discuss Heath Ledger's tour-de-force performance as The Joker, the overarching themes that the movies tackles and debate whether this film is the best comic book movie ever. Follow us! Instagram: www.instagram.com/alwayscriticpod Twitter: www.twitter.com/alwayscriticpod Facebook Group: fb.me/alwayscriticpod Letterboxd: letter...

Ant-Man & the Wasp review

July 12, 2018 01:28 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

On the latest episode of Always the Critic (formerly the I Have A Movie Pass podcast), we take a trip to the quantum realm to discuss Ant-Man & the Wasp I am joined by Danny Romero to discuss the tone shift from this film to Avengers: Infinity War, Marvel's continuing villain issue and what the MCU may have in store for us next year. Follow us! Instagram: www.instagram.com/alwayscriticpod Twitter: www.twitter.com/alwayscriticpod Facebook Group: fb.me/alwayscriticpod Letterboxd: letterboxd.c...

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom review

June 25, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MB

On the latest episode of Always the Critic (formerly the I Have A Movie Pass podcast), we head to Isla Nublar for Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom. I am joined by Jessica Firpi and Zak Demarcado as we compare this sequel to it's predecessors, how the marketing ruined the movie and how one plot thread could have us intrigued for the inevitable sequel. Follow us! Instagram: www.instagram.com/alwayscriticpod Twitter: www.twitter.com/alwayscriticpod Facebook Group: fb.me/alwayscriticpod Letterbox...

Double Feature: Tag & Hereditary review

June 22, 2018 11:00 - 58 minutes - 54.6 MB

On the latest episode of Always the Critic (formerly the I Have A Movie Pass podcast), we multiply the show by two with 2 reviews! In the first part, Miguel Albarracin joins me to discuss Tag. We talk about the premise, the fantastic soundtrack and how this compares to recent R-rated comedies. In the second half, I am joined by Jessica Firpi and Daniel Romero to discuss Hereditary. We dive into the divisive reveal, the inventive direction by a first time director and how it compares to rece...

Tag & Hereditary review

June 22, 2018 11:00 - 58 minutes - 54.6 MB

On the latest episode of Always the Critic (formerly the I Have A Movie Pass podcast), we multiply the show by two with 2 reviews! In the first part, Miguel Albarracin joins me to discuss Tag. We talk about the premise, the fantastic soundtrack and how this compares to recent R-rated comedies. In the second half, I am joined by Jessica Firpi and Daniel Romero to discuss Hereditary. We dive into the divisive reveal, the inventive direction by a first time director and how it compares to rece...

Incredibles 2 review

June 20, 2018 11:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MB

On the latest episode of Always the Critic (formerly the I Have A Movie Pass podcast), we suit up for Incredibles 2. I am joined by Jessica Firpi, Daniel Brigham and first timer Daniel Romero as we talk about how fun the sequel is, the dynamics of putting Elastigirl in the forefront and does the box office success force Pixar to make another sequel. Follow us! Instagram: www.instagram.com/alwayscriticpod Twitter: www.twitter.com/alwayscriticpod Facebook Group: fb.me/alwayscriticpod Letterbo...

Adrift Review

June 14, 2018 20:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MB

On the latest episode of Always the Critic (formerly the I Have A Movie Pass podcast), we set sail to review Adrift. I am joined by my sister Rosa as we talk about Shailene Woodley and how this movie compares to other movies in the stranded genre. Follow us! Instagram: www.instagram.com/alwayscriticpod Twitter: www.twitter.com/alwayscriticpod Facebook Group: fb.me/alwayscriticpod Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/ricoa87/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alwaysthecritic/message Su...

Ocean's 8 review

June 11, 2018 11:51 - 58 minutes - 54.3 MB

On the latest episode of Always the Critic (formerly the I Have A Movie Pass podcast), we get our crew together for Ocean's 8. I am joined by my brother Miguel Albarracin and friend Jessica Firpi as we talk about the new stylish crew, the differences between the movie and Ocean's 11 and the wonder that is Cate Blanchett. Follow us! Instagram: www.instagram.com/alwayscriticpod Twitter: www.twitter.com/alwayscriticpod Facebook Group: fb.me/alwayscriticpod Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/ricoa87/ ...

Solo: A Star Wars Story review

May 29, 2018 01:13 - 1 hour - 98.9 MB

On the latest episode of Always the Critic (formerly the I Have A Movie Pass podcast), we fly into space with Solo: A Star Wars Story. I am joined by my friends Jessica Firpi and Daniel Brigham as we take a deep dive throughout the entire movie. We talk about Alden Ehrenreich's performance as Han Solo, the big cameo and it's implications and finally we touch on the troubling box office report for this movie. Follow us! Instagram: www.instagram.com/alwayscriticpod Twitter: www.twitter.com/...

Deadpool 2 review

May 22, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

On the latest episode of Always the Critic (formerly the I Have A Movie Pass podcast), we get meta with Deadpool 2. I am joined by my friend Jessica Firpi and we talk about the funniest scenes, the problem we have with a typical hero plot point in this film and what Deadpool 2 brings to the table for the superhero genre. Follow us! Instagram: www.instagram.com/alwayscriticpod Twitter: www.twitter.com/alwayscriticpod Facebook Group: fb.me/alwayscriticpod Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/ricoa87/...

Life of the Party review

May 17, 2018 13:56 - 52 minutes - 49 MB

On the latest episode of Always the Critic (formerly the I Have A Movie Pass podcast), we discuss Life of the Party. We talk about some moments that stood out, whether Melissa McCarthy's shtick is getting old and a confusing third act cameo by a pop star. Follow us! Instagram: www.instagram.com/alwayscriticpod Twitter: www.twitter.com/alwayscriticpod Facebook Group: fb.me/alwayscriticpod Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/ricoa87/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alwaysthecritic/m...

Overboard review

May 14, 2018 19:32 - 18 minutes - 17.6 MB

On the inaugural episode of Always the Critic (formerly the I Have A Movie Pass podcast), we go Overboard. I discuss what the remake of the 1987 classic has to offer, how that differs from the original and name some favorite moments from the movie. Follow us! Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/alwayscriticpod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/alwayscriticpod Facebook Group: fb.me/alwayscriticpod Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ricoa87/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm...

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