Secondhand Film Critics
223 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★ - 31 ratingsYour favorite source for mildly pretentious, semi-uneducated, and highly unqualified opinions on movies! Episodes every Wednesday @ 10 AM!
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Lost Weekend XV - Episode One: Sanne This & Jill Gervargizian
October 06, 2022 14:23 - 49 minutes - 45 MBOn this episode of Secondhand Film Critics we're covering Lost Weekend Film Festival XV! Listen to hear Kayla and Noah chat with guests On the Floor of LWXV to hear their thoughts on the films they're watching, why they found The African Desperate so interesting and unique, and interview guests Sanne This (An Eternity of You and Me) and Jill Gervargizian (The Stylist) about their debut feature films. Have thoughts about this topic? Email us at [email protected] and maybe we'l...
Intro to Lost Weekend Film Festival XV w/Andy Gyurisin
September 29, 2022 14:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBThis week on Secondhand Film Critics we’re introducing our Lost Weekend Film Festival XV series for the month of October featuring special guest, Andy Gyurisin, the founder of Lost Weekend. Get the scoop on how LWXV was programmed, what goes into making some of the selections, and what kinds of content you can expect from our episodes on Lost Weekend. ***Go to 12:50 to skip past the question of the week answers*** Our question of the week: "What is your favorite dine-in theater food?” Ha...
Triple Feature: Zach Smith (School of Rock, That Thing You Do, High Fidelity)
September 20, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBThis week on Secondhand Film Critics we’re back with another Triple Feature featuring friend of the show Zach Smith! Listen as we make our way through this music-themed trifecta, talking about the School of Rock scene Jack Black didn’t want to film, why Steve Zahn is one of our best character actors, and what High Fidelity should have been about! ***Go to 10:33 to skip past the question of the week answers*** Our question of the week: "What is your favorite movie about music?” Have though...
What We Watched This Summer: Elvis, The Black Phone, Secret Headquarters, and more!
September 13, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 97.3 MBThis week on Secondhand Film Critics, we conclude our summer by sharing some of the movies we watched May through August that we didn't get a chance to talk about on the podcast. Listen as we talk about Adam Sandler's venture into sports dramas with Hustle (2022), why Jesus Camp (2006) should become a part of the Criterion Collection, and what actor (spoiler, it's Ethan Hawke) gives the best film recommendations. ***Go to 11:19 to skip past the question of the week answers*** Our question...
Summer of Wes Anderson: Isle of Dogs, The French Dispatch, & The Future
September 07, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBThis week on Secondhand Film Critics, we wrap up our Summer of Wes series by talking about his two most recent films: Isle of Dogs and The French Dispatch! Afterwards, we look ahead to the future of his career, as well as share our final rankings of the 10 films he’s directed thus far. Listen for thoughts on how Wes keeps his films fresh, why we love his ensembles so much, and what makes a good Wes Anderson movie different from a bad one. ***Go to 9:17 to skip past the question of the week...
Childhood Classics: How to Eat Fried Worms (2006)
August 30, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBThis week on Secondhand Film Critics we open up the vault of Kayla's childhood and chat about the 2006 Walden Media film, How to Eat Fried Worms. Listen as Kayla and Noah talk about how children's media of the 2000s compares to today's "family movie" landscape, why Kayla was so obsessed with Luke Benward as a kid, and what worm was actually the grossest. ***Go to 10:40 to skip past the question of the week answers*** Our question of the week: "What movie did you repeatedly check out from ...
Orphan (2009) + Orphan: First Kill review
August 23, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBThis week on Secondhand Film Critics we discuss the 2009 Cult Classic “Orphan” as well as the new prequel “Orphan: First Kill.” Listen as we dive into the films in both non-spoiler and spoiler sections, discussing which performances we thought worked, how Horror films are different now than they were in the 2000s, and what we wished the prequel was actually about. ***Go to 15:27 to skip past the question of the week answers*** Our question of the week: "What movie do you wish had prequel?”...
Orphan (2009) + Orphan: First Kill Review
August 23, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBThis week on Secondhand Film Critics we discuss the 2009 Cult Classic “Orphan” as well as the new prequel “Orphan: First Kill.” Listen as we dive into the films in both non-spoiler and spoiler sections, discussing which performances we thought worked, how Horror films are different now than they were in the 2000s, and what we wished the prequel was actually about. ***Go to 15:27 to skip past the question of the week answers*** Our question of the week: "What movie do you wish had prequel...
WE'VE NEVER SEEN: The Nice Guys (2016)
August 18, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBThis week on Secondhand Film Critics, Noah and Kayla move another popular film from the "how have we never seen this" list to the "we've finally seen this" list. This time, it's the 2016 cult comedy classic, The Nice Guys! Listen as they share their thoughts on the social commentary aspect of the screenplay, how the third act of the film just doesn't hit as well as it could have, whether or not Kayla is now a "Channing Tatum stan", and of course, Ryan Gosling's comedic genius. ***Go to 05:...
Summer of Wes Anderson: Fantastic Mr. Fox, Moonrise Kingdom, & The Grand Budapest Hotel
August 02, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 94.5 MBThis week on Secondhand Film Critics we dive into the third episode in our Summer of Wes series, where we take a trip through Wes Anderson’s entire filmography! This week we talk about three of our favorites: Fantastic Mr. Fox, Moonrise Kingdom, and The Grand Budapest Hotel. Listen as we discuss how Wes’ moviemaking style changed over the course of these three films, and why we think it may be one of the best three movie runs a director has ever had! ***Go to 10:09 to skip past the questio...
Where Did Nope (2022) Go Wrong?
July 26, 2022 15:18 - 1 hour - 78 MBThis week on Secondhand Film Critics, Kayla and Noah talk about Jordan Peele's third feature film, Nope. Listen as they discuss and analyze the themes of the movie, share why certain aspects didn't work for them, and why Kayla almost walked out of the theater. They also share their thoughts on Get Out and Us and how Nope ranks among Peele's current filmography. ***Go to 13:44 to skip past the question of the week answers*** Our question of the week: "What movie set would you like to see a...
Why Persuasion (2022) is a Bad Jane Austen Adaptation
July 19, 2022 14:00 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBThis week on Secondhand Film Critics we dive into Netflix's latest adaptation of Jane Austen's final novel "Persuasion," giving our unfiltered thoughts on why we think the film sucks. In the second half of the episode we transition to talk about other Jane Austen adaptations that we do like, attempting to answer the age old question of what makes a good Jane Austen movie. ***Go to 9:16 to skip past the question of the week answers*** Our question of the week: "Who would you cast as Mr. Da...
Is Marvel's Thor: Love and Thunder Really That Bad?
July 12, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBJoin us on another classic Secondhand Film Critics adventure, as we talk about Marvel's newest blockbuster, Thor: Love and Thunder. Listen as Noah and Kayla talk about whether or not Thor really deserved another movie, why Taika Waititi might not actually understand the character, and whether or not the Hallmark Channel has better LGBTQ+ representation than this "super gay" movie. ***Go to 13:16 to skip past the question of the week answers*** Our question of the week: "Do you like Thor...
Summer of Wes Anderson: The Royal Tenenbaums, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, & The Darjeeling Limited
July 05, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBThis week on the podcast we continue our Summer of Wes Anderson series, where we take a trip chronologically through Wes' filmography. In this second of four episodes, we discuss The Royal Tenenbaums, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, & The Darjeeling Limited, getting into our thoughts and how we look at them in the scope of his career. Listen for opinions on the films' best needledrops, a conversation about how Jacques Cousteau influenced Life Aquatic, and why Kayla loves trains. ***Go t...
WE'VE NEVER SEEN: Point Break (1991)
June 28, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBThis week on the podcast we discuss cult classic action film, Point Break. Listen as we share our favorite moments, what presidents' faces we'd want to wear if we were part of the Ex-Presidents gang, and discover Gary Busey's Buseyisms. ***Go to 10:16 to skip past the question of the week answers*** Our question of the week: "What non-action actor/actress do you want to see become an action star?" Have thoughts about this topic? Email us at [email protected] and maybe we'll...
Why Lightyear Doesn't Work + Updated Pixar Rankings
June 21, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 61 MBThis week on the podcast we discuss Pixar's second film of 2022: Lightyear! Listen as we discuss the movie that's based on a toy that's based on the movie, diving into our thoughts on the voice acting, story choices, and Sox! Later on we contextualize in our Pixar rankings and see how it stacks up against their other films. ***Go to 7:43 to skip past the question of the week answers*** Our question of the week: "What Pixar character would you most like to see a solo movie about?" Have tho...
Summer of Wes Anderson: Bottle Rocket & Rushmore
June 07, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBIt's officially time for our yearly summer series kick-off! This year we will be watching through Wes Anderson's filmography every month. This episode we chat about Wes Anderson's first two movies, Bottle Rocket and Rushmore. Listen as we talk about Owen Wilson's origin story and his friendship with Wes, nepotism and how it played a part in the beginning of Wes' career, and the masterwork of Wes' style as it begins to develop with his first feature films. ***Go to 08:06 to skip past the ques...
WE'VE NEVER SEEN: Top Gun + Top Gun: Maverick (Review)
May 31, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 76 MBThis week on Secondhand Film Critics we take to the skies with a special double episode. In the first part, we discuss the original Top Gun film, a movie that neither of us had ever seen! After the break we dive into the newly released sequel, Top Gun: Maverick, and determine if it's worse or better than the first. Listen as we talk practical effects, how to incorporate social commentary into your story, and the infamous volleyball scene! ***Go to 11:36 to skip past the question of the week...
Is Netflix Finally Dead?
May 24, 2022 14:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBWe have talked about the state of streaming and the imminent death of Netflix previously on the podcast. In this episode we share our thoughts on whether or not Netflix has finally met their demise. Have they become an obsolete service now that other streaming services like Disney+ and HBO Max seem to be checking all the right boxes? Is their original content no longer relevant? Listen as we share our thoughts. ***Go to 15:03 to skip past the question of the week answers*** Our question o...
A Meandering Discussion on Film Scores + Our Top 5 Film Scores of All Time
May 17, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBThis week on Secondhand Film Critics we become Secondhand MUSIC Critics, as we talk through our thoughts & feelings on film scores. What do we like, what do we not like, and how does listening to a film score change your relationship to the movie when you watch it again? Later in the episode we give you a list of our favorite composers and run through our personal top 5 film scores! ***Go to 15:22 to skip past the question of the week answers*** Our question of the week: "What is your favo...
Marvel's Moon Knight + Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (Review)
May 10, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBIt's a Marvel double header! Listen as we share our thoughts on Moon Knight and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Is Moon Knight the worst Disney+ MCU show? Is Wanda the most powerful character in the MCU? What kind of Marvel projects would we create if Disney handed us the reins? Find out the answer to all those questions and more in this episode. Our question of the week: "Pitch us a Marvel spin-off Disney+ series." Have thoughts about this topic? Email us at secondhandfilmcr...
What We've Watched So Far This Year: The Lost City, Heartstopper, Everything Everywhere All At Once, and more!
May 03, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 85 MBThis week on Secondhand Film Critics we look back on the first four months of the year and share some of the things we've been watching! These include many random Apple TV+ series, some of the hottest releases of 2022, and even random Hitchcock films. Listen to hear a rant about Zombies 1 & 2, a lengthy rundown of Hallmark's "Wedding Veil" trilogy, and the reason why "The Bad Guys" is the best kids movie in theaters right now! Our question of the week: "What is the best movie you’ve seen so...
Triple Feature: Joe M. Miller (I, Tonya, American Animals, Buffaloed)
April 26, 2022 14:26 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBThis week on Secondhand Film Critics, your hosts are joined by Joe M. Miller to talk about his triple feature about movies breaking the fourth wall. Listen as they share their thoughts on Tonya Harding and the media cycle that ruined her career, how the thieves in American Animals could have made their heist better, and how Buffaloed rivals the Wolf of Wall Street. Joe's Triple Feature: 1. I, Tonya (2017) 2. American Animals (2018) 3. Buffaloed (2019) ---- Our question of the week: "W...
Cinema Swap: Heathers & Captain Fantastic
April 12, 2022 14:11 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBThis week on Secondhand Film Critics, we exchange our opinions on Heathers and Captain Fantastic. Listen as we chat about how we would've changed the ending of Heathers, whether or not Viggo Mortensen's character in Captain Fantastic was a hippie growing up, and what some of our favorite road trip movies are. Our question of the week: "What is your favorite road trip movie?" Have thoughts about this topic? Email us at [email protected] and maybe we'll read your comment in an...
Childhood Classics: Beethoven (1992)
April 05, 2022 14:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBThis week on Secondhand Film Critics, we dive back into the vault of our childhood classics to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the 1992 classic, Beethoven! Listen for our thoughts on how this film holds up to other dog movies, its treatment of the Dad character, and an unreasonably long tangent on the SNES game Beethoven: The Ultimate Canine Caper. Our question of the week: "What is your favorite video game based on a movie or TV show?" Have thoughts about this topic? Email us at secondh...
Oscars Talk 2022: CODA, Al Pacino, & 2023 Academy Predictions
March 29, 2022 17:36 - 1 hour - 74 MB"And now I'd like to thank the academy..." We're giving you our thoughts on the 2022 Oscars, the 94th Academy Awards. What did we think of the wins? Who had the best outfit? Who gave the best speech of the night? What is our opinion on the infamous Will Smith/Chris Rock exchange? Our question of the week: "What is your prediction for the 95th Academy Awards?" Have thoughts about this topic? Email us at [email protected] and maybe we'll read your comment in an upcoming episod...
Oscars Talk 2022: Nominations & Predictions
March 22, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 82 MBIt's that time of year again! We're giving you our thoughts on all the nominations for the 2022 Oscars Ceremony! First, we go over all the changes being made to the show this year, before getting into our picks and predictions for all 24 categories. Listen for thoughts on the Academy not televising all the awards live, Encanto's music, and Kayla's wild prediction! Our question of the week: "What is this year’s biggest Oscar snub?" Have thoughts about this topic? Email us at secondhandfilmc...
Pixar's Turning Red (Review)
March 16, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBThis week on the pod we discuss Pixar's newest release, Turning Red (2022), getting into the director's journey to create the film, its controversial push to streaming, and all our thoughts on the story! Listen to hear us chat about the animation style, the super cool boyband 4*Town, and the chef dad with his good vibes. Later in the episode we share where Turning Red fits into our Pixar rankings. Our question of the week: "What fandom were you into when you were 13?" Have thoughts about t...
Is The Batman (2022) The Best Batman Film of All Time? + Our Top 3 Batman Movies
March 08, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 79.1 MB***Note: The box office numbers we discuss are a bit off since we recorded this on Sunday night and only had projections for some days*** Vengeance is here! This week on the pod we discuss THE Batman (2022), getting into the history of the film before diving into our thoughts in both non-spoiler and spoiler sections! Listen to hear us discuss the amazing score, the impeccable casting, and guess which podcasts Alfred listens to while cleaning Wayne Manor. Later in the episode we give you our...
Third Annual Secondhand Film Awards (2021 movies)
March 01, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBIt's that time of year again for the best film award show around: The Secondhand Film Awards! In this Third Annual Secondhand Film Awards we add two new categories to go along with the old mainstays like Best Dog, Best Needledrop, and, of course, Best Picture. Listen to see who we nominated in each category, and who will take home the trophy! Our question of the week: "What would be YOUR Best Picture winner of the year (any 2021 movie)?" Have thoughts about this topic? Email us at secondha...
Third Annual Secondhand Film Awards (2021 Movies)
March 01, 2022 15:00 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBIt's that time of year again for the best film award show around: The Secondhand Film Awards! In this Third Annual Secondhand Film Awards we add two new categories to go along with the old mainstays like Best Dog, Best Needledrop, and, of course, Best Picture. Listen to see who we nominated in each category, and who will take home the trophy! Our question of the week: "What would be YOUR Best Picture winner of the year (any 2021 movie)?" Have thoughts about this topic? Email us at secondha...
Our Top 3 Favorite Book to Movie Adaptations ft. Film is Lit Podcast
February 22, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBThis week on Secondhand Film Critics, Noah and Kayla are joined by Danny and Laura of the Film is Lit podcast to talk about their favorite book to movie adaptations. Listen as they share how to best translate a science fiction book into a movie, how stop motion animation allows for darker storytelling, and why Nicholas Britell is truly the best modern day film composer. Our question of the week: "What is your favorite book to film adaptation?" Have thoughts about this topic? Email us at s...
What Makes a “Good” Rom Com and Why Marry Me (2022) Isn’t One
February 15, 2022 18:40 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBThis week on Secondhand Film Critics, Noah and Kayla talk about the history of romantic comedies, what it takes for a rom-com to be "good" in their eyes, and share some of their favorite rom-com movies. They also review the new 2022 rom-com, Marry Me, starring Owen Wilson and Jennifer Lopez. Our question of the week: "What is your favorite romantic comedy?" Have thoughts about this topic? Email us at [email protected] and maybe we'll read your comment in an upcoming episode!...
WE'VE NEVER SEEN: 21 Jump Street (2012)
February 08, 2022 15:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBIn this new addition to our ongoing series WE'VE NEVER SEEN, we watch and discuss the 2012 smash hit 21 Jump Street, a movie that until this point we had never seen. We discuss a bit of the history of the film, before diving into our thoughts on the movie's comedy, the ensemble cast, and the copaganda of it all. Listen to hear why Kayla doesn't like Channing Tatum, and how we would change the ending of the movie. Our question of the week: "What is your favorite high school comedy?" Have th...
Childhood Classics: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (2005) ft. Zach Smith-Michaels & Hannah Furman
February 01, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBOn this episode of Secondhand Film Critics are joined by the hosts of Godfellas, Zach Smith-Michaels and Hannah Furman. In a new addition to the Childhood Classics series, they all chat about the first movie in the Chronicles of Narnia trilogy: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. How many individual hairs were animated onto Aslan? Were Edmund's actions justified? What do we think of the eventual Netflix remakes of the series? All these questions and more answered in the episode! Our qu...
The Problem With Scream 5 + Our Scream Series Rankings
January 25, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBOn this episode of Secondhand Film Critics, we talk through our many issues with Scream 5 and why we think it is potentially the worst entry in the franchise. Later in the episode, we give you our official Scream rankings, putting the new movie in context with the other four. Stick around for conversations on how to make a "good" meta movie, how Scream 5 should have ended, and Taio Cruz's 2009 smash hit Dynamite. Our question of the week: "What's your favorite scary movie?" Have thoughts a...
Cinema Swap: Boogie Nights & 20th Century Women
January 18, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBThis week on Secondhand Film Critics, we exchange our opinions on Boogie Nights and 20th Century Women. Listen as we chat about movie soundtracks, whether or not Mark Wahlberg could have been in Titanic, and how we would have changed the ending of 20th Century Women. Our question of the week: "What is your favorite movie soundtrack?" Have thoughts about this topic? Email us at [email protected] and maybe we'll read your comment in an upcoming episode! Our Socials: Website:...
2021 Recap/2022 Vision
January 11, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBThis week on Secondhand Film Critics, we take a look back on the year that was 2021, going over our Letterboxd stats, our personal top 10 lists, some other 2021 recommendations, and our favorite first-time watches. Then, we look ahead to 2022, talking our most anticipated releases and the future of the podcast in the new year! Our question of the week: "What movie from 2022 are you most excited for?" Have thoughts about this topic? Email us at [email protected] and maybe we'l...
Marvel's Hawkeye (Review) + Marvel Live Action Series Ranking
January 04, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBIn our first episode of 2022, we review the final Disney+ Marvel live action series of 2021, Hawkeye! Listen as we share our thoughts on the show, our favorite elements, our issues with the antagonists, and whether or not Hawkeye deserved a whole show dedicated to him. Then, find out where we rank Hawkeye among the other live action Disney+ Marvel shows: Loki, Wandavision, and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Our question of the week: "What was your favorite Marvel Disney+ show of 2021?"...
Marvel's Spider-Man: No Way Home (Review)
December 21, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBIn our last episode of 2021, we review arguably the biggest movie of the year: Spider-Man No Way Home! In the first section, we get into the history of the production, the early box office numbers, and our non-spoiler thoughts. In the second section, we discuss all the big spoilers, geting into what worked, what didn't, and what the future of the MCU and Spider-Man could be! Our question of the week: "What is your favorite Spider-Man movie?" Have thoughts about this topic? Email us at seco...
2021 Holiday Releases (Love Hard, 8-Bit Christmas, Home Sweet Home Alone, and more)
December 14, 2021 14:58 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBIn this episode your hosts review some 2021 Christmas movie releases, including Love Hard, Single All the Way, Christmas Dance Reunion, Robin Robin, Charlie Brown, The Claus Family, Home Sweet Home Alone, Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star, 8 Bit Christmas, and A Boy Called Christmas. Our question of the week: "What is your favorite Holiday movie that has been released in the last ten years?" Have thoughts about this topic? Email us at [email protected] and maybe we'll re...
Create Your Own Hallmark Movie (2021) ft. Peter Kochanek
December 07, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 75 MBHo ho ho and Happy Holidays! We are back with this years edition of "Create Your Own Hallmark Movie", filled with even more snow, trees, and...tea? Peter Kochanek joins us once again to guide us through the process of creating the next Hallmark Channel classic, playing narrator and side-characters while we play the two leads. Listen for amazing British accents, awkward facetime calls, and a surprise visit from the man in red himself! Our question of the week: "In two sentences max, pitch us...
Cryptozoo (2021) - Interview w/Dash Shaw & Jane Samborski
December 01, 2021 19:35 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBIn this episode of Secondhand Film Critics, Kayla interviews Dash Shaw and Jane Samborski of the animated feature, Cryptozoo. They share their thoughts on art styles in animation, women leading action characters, and movies that influenced their style and passion for filmmaking. Find out where you can watch Cryptozoo here: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/cryptozoo Check out the trailer for Crpytozoo here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMk2K_x956M Have thoughts about this topic? Emai...
Childhood Classics: Charlie Brown Holiday Specials (Great Pumpkin, Thanksgiving, Christmas)
November 24, 2021 15:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBThis week, your hosts talk about some of their childhood favorites to watch around the holidays... the Charlie Brown holiday specials (It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, and A Charlie Brown Christmas). Listen as they share their favorite jokes from the specials, their thoughts on the meaning behind A Charlie Brown Christmas, and the genius of Snoopy. Our question of the week: "What is your favorite Charlie Brown Special and why?" Have thoughts about this t...
Triple Feature: Hannah Ringswald (Short Term 12, The Killing of a Sacred Deer, It Chapter Two)
November 16, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBThis week on Secondhand Film Critics, your hosts are joined by Hannah Ringswald to talk about her ideal triple feature. Listen as they share their never-ending thoughts on the Marvel Cinematic Universe, why Brie Larson is such a great actress, how weird Yorgos Lanthimos movies are, and how It Chapter Two is actually a risky and creative blockbuster. Hannah's Triple Feature: 1. Short Term 12 (2013) 2. The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017) 3. It Chapter Two (2019) ---- Our question of the...
Eternals (Review) ft. Peter Kochanek
November 09, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 65 MBThis week on Secondhand Film Critics, our hosts are joined by resident Marvel expert Peter Kochanek to tackle their FIFTH Marvel episode of the year. Listen for both non-spoiler and spoiler reviews of Eternals, with topics ranging from what scene made Kayla laugh out loud in the theater, diversity & inclusion in film, and what Eternals means for the future of Marvel content. Our question of the week: "Does Eternals make you more excited, less excited, or about the same amount of excited, fo...
Marvel's Eternals (Review) ft. Peter Kochanek
November 09, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBThis week on Secondhand Film Critics, our hosts are joined by resident Marvel expert Peter Kochanek to tackle their FIFTH Marvel episode of the year. Listen for both non-spoiler and spoiler reviews of Eternals, with topics ranging from what scene made Kayla laugh out loud in the theater, diversity & inclusion in film, and what Eternals means for the future of Marvel content. Our question of the week: "Does Eternals make you more excited, less excited, or about the same amount of excited, fo...
The October Movie Season of our Dreams??? (Dune, Last Night in Soho, The French Dispatch, and more!) ft. Caroline Roberts
November 04, 2021 14:48 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBIn this episode of Secondhand Film Critics, Noah and Kayla are joined by their friend Caroline to chat about the new releases they watched in October. Listen to hear Dune worm content, whether or not Wes Anderson created a masterpiece in French Dispatch, why Mike Flanagan is one of the best writer/directors of modern filmmaking, and what makes Squid Game's popularity so bizarre. Have thoughts about this topic? Email us at [email protected] and maybe we'll read your comment in...
Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge ft. Zach Smith-Michaels & Mitchell Duperree
October 26, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBThis week on Secondhand Film Critics, our hosts wrap up their 2021 Halloween Slate by talking about the sequel to 1998's Halloweentown: Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge! They are once again joined by Zach Smith-Michaels & Mitchell Duperree to talk about all things Halloweentown, including the specifics of Kalabar's "master" plan, Dylan's questionable computer password, and how time works in the Halloweentown canon. They also dive into some big questions such as: "What does it mean to lose...
The Slumber Party Massacre Trilogy ft. Madeline Blondeau
October 19, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBIt's slasher season! In this episode, your hosts, joined by Madeline Blondeau, chat about the cult classic slasher films, The Slumber Party Massacre Trilogy. Listen as they chat about the deeper themes of the series, the underlying misogyny of the male characters and villains, and which film of the three is their favorite. **CONTENT WARNING** Because of the nature of the films, we talk about death, murder, blood, and general gore. We also discuss some sensitive topics pertaining to the conte...