Opinionated Movie Reviews
394 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsA round table film review podcast hosted by Rick Fox, Josh Birch, Brian Poteete, and Caleb Smith. Join us every Monday as we yell about movies.
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Episodes
Opinionated Book Club: Empire of Silence
February 24, 2020 05:19 - 40 minutes - 46.5 MBRick made a major mistake! Looks like we’ll have to make up for it on this episode of Book Club while we review Empire of Silence, check it out!
Sonic The Hedgehog
February 18, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBWe saw Sonic the Hedgehog! Is the redesign of the character enough to save this movie? Or will it be as horrifying as that original abomination? Follow us @opinioncast or check out our patreon here, https://www.patreon.com/join/opinionated Also, here’s the link to Rick’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Fates-Pawn-Rick-Fox-ebook/dp/B084F7WHXH
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
February 10, 2020 07:30 - 1 hour - 114 MBWe’re finishing up our lead up to Sonic the Hedgehog with Prince of Persia! Will this movie wow us with it’s magic and acrobatics? Or we wish we could rewind time to before we decided to watch it? Find out inside!
Doom
February 03, 2020 06:43 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBWill the third installment in our month of video game movies be fun for all, or will it spell our Doom? Listen now to find out!
Rampage
January 27, 2020 14:37 - 1 hour - 106 MBPut in a quarter cause video game month is continuing! No I will not apologize for that joke. This week we’re watching Rampage! Can this old school video game with a larger than life cast bring the fun? Or will it collapse under it’s own weight?
Bad Boys for Life
January 18, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 99.7 MBIt's giving Rick Bayhem flashbacks but we saw Bad Boys for Life. Will this long awaited (or maybe dreaded) sequel surpass its predecessors? Or is it all over for the Bad Boys?
Max Payne
January 10, 2020 20:43 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBAs we begin our month of live action video game movies, will today's episode be a barrel of fun, or will it inflict Max Payne upon us? You'll have to listen to find out!
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
January 03, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBWe’re spinning the Wheel of Cage to ring in the new year! Is this movie a magical experience? Or will it be as bad as Nic Cage’s hairpiece?
Opinionated Conversations: SF Debris
December 27, 2019 13:00 - 45 minutes - 62.5 MBWith all the recent Star Wars episodes we thought we’d give you one more. SF Debris was kind enough to join Rick to talk about Star Wars in general and the production of the original and prequel trilogies. You can find more of SF Debris’ content at sfdebris.com. You can also find the specific video’s discussed in this podcast here: https://sfdebris.com/videos/special/herosjourney.php
Star Wars: Episode IX Rise of Skywalker
December 21, 2019 01:32 - 1 hour - 150 MBThe capstone to a legendary nine movie long series is finally here at last. Will J. J. be able to at last bring balance to the Star Wars Saga or will he leave it in darkness?
Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi
December 13, 2019 13:00 - 2 hours - 148 MBThings get heated in our longest episode to date, as we argue about porgs, force abilities, the military chain of command, and just about everything else in Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi.
Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens
December 06, 2019 17:38 - 1 hour - 120 MBDo you want to hear us compare Rey’s midichlorian count with that of Dallas Cowboys running back, Ezekiel Elliott? Because if so, you’ve come to the right place! All this and more in today’s podcast of Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens.
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
November 30, 2019 22:55 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBWe might bicker and squabble after watching Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, but this year, we truly are thankful for Star Wars, and all the joy and entertainment it’s given us.
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
November 22, 2019 13:34 - 1 hour - 96.9 MBThe stunning revelation of Luke’s parentage is met with the stunning revelation that one of our hosts thinks the force is dumb?! Find out who, as we review Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back.
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
November 15, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBIn 1977, history was made as Star Wars: A New Hope graced the big screen. 42 years and several editions later, we’re watching it for the podcast! Will A New Hope live up to our nostalgia? Or will it go up in flames like Owen and Beru? Listen now to find out!
Opinionated Conversations: Bryan Young and the Star Wars Prequels
November 12, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBAuthor, journalist, and podcaster Bryan Young was kind enough to talk to Rick about the Star Wars Prequels. If you’ve heard our episodes on those movies you know that they were… contentious. So to balance the dark side with some light we brought him on to talk about what makes the prequels good. You can find more of Bryan at @swankmotron on Twitter and on his podcast Full of Sith.
Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith
November 08, 2019 16:24 - 1 hour - 113 MBIs Revenge of the Sith the best or the worst of the prequels? This is a hotly debated topic on today’s episode, and you’ll have to listen to find out!
American Werewolf In London
October 31, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 132 MBRick asked for you to ask for it and you did! For Halloween were back for one last Spooky Listener Request and it’s American Werewolf in London! Will this classic werewolf movie hold up to it’s reputation? Or will we tear it to shreads?
Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones
October 25, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBStar Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones gets a lot of flack from the Star Wars fandom, but does it deserve it? We break it down, and have breakdown’s on today’s episode, check it out.
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace
October 18, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 96.6 MBA long time ago, in a house kinda far away, four men sat down to start a series of Star Wars podcasts. And oh boy were there some hot takes!
Joker
October 07, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 98.5 MBThis week’s episode is going up a bit early because we saw Joker! Joaquin Phoenix is taking on a part that has been played by several incredible actors. Will his rendition of the Clown Prince of Crime stand out among the crowd? Or will his Joker just fall flat?
Pumpkinhead
October 04, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBWe’re getting near the end of our Listener Request Month of Spooks and this time we’re watching Pumpkinhead as requested by @_Ignant. Will this movie be as fun as The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown? Or will we be wishing vengeance on Ignant?
Re-Animator
September 28, 2019 04:46 - 1 hour - 107 MBThis week for our Listener Request Month of Spooks we took @purple_wokey’s suggestion of Re-Animator! Is it an exciting zombie romp? Or will it just leave us dead inside?
First Impressions: IT Chapter 2
September 22, 2019 02:53 - 1 hour - 124 MBWe’re a bit late to the party but we saw IT: Chapter 2! The clown is back and so are we. Will Pennywise bring the charm and terror like he did before? Or will we squash him? Listen and find out!
Mother!
September 13, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBThis week we watched Mother! Thank you to Elspeth for suggesting this one to us. This movie has garnered strong reactions both positive and negative and we’re sure to be no different.
The Cabin in the Woods
September 06, 2019 20:29 - 1 hour - 87 MBToday we’re starting off our Listener Appreciation Month of Spooks thanks to a suggestion by @MrEatYaBooty on Twitter! Can a movie highlighting all of the horror tropes for its audience actually be scary? We’ll find out this week, as we watch The Cabin in the Woods.
Opinionated Book Club: The Picture of Dorian Gray
August 31, 2019 12:30 - 1 hour - 103 MBToday we’re reviewing a book all about witty egotistical jerks? I’m not sure how we’ll ever be able to relate.
The Picture of Dorian Gray
August 31, 2019 12:30 - 1 hour - 103 MBToday we’re reviewing a book all about witty egotistical jerks? I’m not sure how we’ll ever be able to relate.
Dredd
August 23, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBThis week we watched an action film that is quickly gaining cult status. Will the film blow us away? Or will it be Dreddful?
Opinionated Conversations: Tekking101 and One Piece movies
August 20, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBOne Piece: Stampede is out! … in japan. But even though we can’t watch that movie there are thirteen other One Piece movies you can watch. Or you can just listen to Rick talk to Tekking about them, other shonen like Bleach or Toriko and Disneyland. The conversation meandered a bit but it was very fun and we appreciate Tekking taking an hour to be a part of it.
Pokemon the First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back
August 16, 2019 12:00 - 59 minutes - 95.7 MBWe’ve hit a milestone… and missed it. So instead of celebrating 150 episodes, we’re celebrating 151 episodes with Pokemon the First Movie! Will it live up to childhood nostalgia? Or will it be blasting off again?
Con Air
August 09, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBToday the Wheel of Cage brings us Con Air! This movie is beloved among certain action movie aficionados but will it stand up to our critical eye? And will it put the bunny in the box? Listen and find out!
Opinionated Book Club: Cursor's Fury
August 02, 2019 12:30 - 1 hour - 158 MBWe’re back to Butcher with Cursor’s Fury. This time it’s Roman Legions with super powers versus giant wolf-men! Will the book be as awesome as this sounds? Or will it all fall apart?
Ghost Rider
July 26, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBThe wheel of Cage spins on and brings us to Ghost Rider. Can Cage give us the fiery performance we need? Or will this movie just be pure hell?
The Wicker Man (1973)
July 19, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBWe saw the bad Wicker Man so what choice did we have but to go back to the source? The original Wicker Man got high praise from critics at the time but can it stand up to the Nicolas Cage masterpiece?
The Wicker Man (2006)
July 12, 2019 15:09 - 1 hour - 107 MBThis week we screamed about The Wicker Man! Can Nicholas Cage’s insane acting save this legendarily bad movie? Or will it all just burn down around him while he screams about bees?
Spider-Man: Far From Home
July 05, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 134 MBSpider-Man is back! And he’s brought the mysterious Mysterio along for the party! But is he a good guy or a bad guy? We won’t be telling you until the second half of this podcast so give it a listen whether you’ve seen the movie or not!
The Night Comes For Us
June 28, 2019 16:44 - 1 hour - 113 MBHoly hell is this movie violent. If you saw the Raid: Redemption and thought “That was nice but there was too much talking and not enough blood,” you should check out this movie. But is that enough to hold together a whole movie?
The 7th Voyage of Sinbad
June 21, 2019 15:44 - 1 hour - 105 MBIt’s our second voyage to the 7th Voyage of Sinbad! Will it live up to the first six? Will the recording actually make it to the podcast without being accidentally deleted? Find out inside!
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
June 14, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 98.8 MBWe started Pirate month with Pirates of the Caribbean and we end with Pirates of the Caribbean. Will the fifth entry prove to be as good as the first? Or will it sink down to Davey Jones Locker?
Treasure Planet
June 07, 2019 20:38 - 1 hour - 114 MBFor our third pirate movie we saw Treasure Planet. This movie bombed when it was released but did it deserve to? Or is it a hidden treasure?
Muppet Treasure Island
May 31, 2019 22:53 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBTim Curry and Kermit the Frog star in this imaginative retelling of a childhood classic. Two of our hosts have never seen Muppet Treasure Island before. Will it meet their incredibly high standards for children’s movies, or will they tear it down like the jerks they are? Listen now to find out!
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
May 24, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBPirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl was an immediate success, and for good reason! But does it hold up after 16 years and five follow-up movies? Listen now to find out!
First Impressions: John Wick 3: Parabellum
May 19, 2019 01:37 - 1 hour - 148 MBWe saw John Wick 3! Come listen to our spoiler free thoughts in the first half and prepare for war in the second spoiler filled half!
John Wick: Chapter 2
May 10, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 75 MBJohn Wick is back and this time he brought his pencil. Will he be able to live the peaceful life he wants, or is he doomed to be trapped in this cycle of violence forever?
John Wick
May 03, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBJohn Wick is a patient man, but after thugs kill his dog folks had better watch out ‘cause oh lawd he comin! Does the movie live up to the hype? Listen now to find out!
Avengers: Endgame
April 26, 2019 06:23 - 1 hour - 120 MBIt’s finally here! Over 10 years of build up in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has culminated in Avengers: Endgame. We had a blast watching it, and hope you enjoy our SPOILER FREE thoughts on it now.
Every Day
April 19, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 81.1 MBOur first Twitter contest is over, and the winner decided we should watch Every Day! Fantasy Teen Romance is definitely outside of our normal wheelhouse, but we still had a blast with this episode. Check it out!
Shazam!
April 09, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBWe just saw Shazam! Will the movie live up to its hype, or is it only good by comparison to its stinky DC brethren?
Opinonated Book Club: The Graveyard Book
April 05, 2019 05:05 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBThis month we read the Graveyard Book, Neil Gaiman’s creepy take on Rudyard Kipling’s Jungle book. With this spooky coming of age story bring chills and thrills? Or will it leave us dead and cold?