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The Backseat Critics: The Movie Review Podcast

The Backseat Critics: Movie Reviews

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Hello! We're the Backseat Critics: a family friendly movie review podcast.We watch and discuss movies that you should generally steer clear of.Join hosts RJ & Andrew as they dive into the world of movies and see what they say!If you like our podcast, or have any questions/suggestions - send us a message or follow us on Instagram @thebackseatcritics. Shoot us an email at thebackseatcritics@gmail.com.Thank you!
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In this episode of I Hate Critics, we dive into three intriguing new releases and revisit a classic holiday favorite! New Releases: Red One Directed by Jake Kasdan and starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Chris Evans, J.K. Simmons, and Kiernan Shipka. When a villain kidnaps Santa Claus, an E.L.F. (Extremely Large and Formidable) operative teams up w…
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1994 continues to be one of the worst years for movies of all time with Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Mary Shelly's Frankenstein Directed by Kenneth Branagh Starring Kenneth Branagh's ego Drowning in the ego of Kenneth Branagh, Mary Shelley's legendary monster story miscasts Robert De Niro as the monster while doing everything to indulge the ego of …
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This episode of the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast is a celebration of love for memorable movies and iconic performances. We review two exciting new films and pay tribute to a legendary horror actor. Anora Directed by Sean Baker Starring Mikey Madison This week, we dive into Anora, a striking film from Sean Baker. Mikey Madison shines as Anora…
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The Road to Wellville Directed by Alan Parker A staunch advocate of healthy living, Dr. John Harvey Kellogg (Anthony Hopkins) opens a sanitarium that promotes his progressive, if eccentric, ideas about optimal well-being. Among the clients who arrive at the facility are the opportunistic Charles Ossining (John Cusack), who is keen on marketing Kell…
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The Shawshank Redemption Directed by Frank Darabon Starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) is sentenced to two consecutive life terms in prison for the murders of his wife and her lover and is sentenced to a tough prison. However, only Andy knows he didn't commit the crimes. While there, he forms a friendship with Red (M…
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In this episode, we review two new films and revisit a time-travel classic! Here Directed by Robert Zemeckis, starring Tom Hanks and Robin Wright This introspective drama from Zemeckis follows multiple generations of couples and families as they inhabit the same home over a century. With Tom Hanks and Robin Wright leading the cast, Here dives into …
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In this episode, we dive into Venom: The Last Dance, directed by Kelly Marcel and starring Tom Hardy. Eddie Brock and Venom are back with a choice that could change everything as they’re pursued by a relentless military figure and alien monsters from Venom’s home planet. Will the duo survive, and what sacrifices must they make along the way? We als…
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In this episode, we dive into Apple's troubled release of Wolfs. What went wrong, and why did such a promising film stumble out of the gate? We also discuss the film We Live in Time, starring Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield. This poignant drama, directed by John Crowley, follows the unexpected and emotional journey of Almut and Tobias as they nav…
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Pulp Fiction (1994) Directed by Quentin Tarentino Starring Samuel L. Jackson, John Travolta, Uma Thurman Vincent Vega (John Travolta) and Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson) are hitmen with a penchant for philosophical discussions. In this ultra-hip, multi-strand crime movie, their storyline is interwoven with those of their boss, gangster Marsellu…
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Ed Wood (1994) Directed by Tim Burton Starring Johnny Depp and Martin Landau Because of his eccentric habits and bafflingly strange films, director Ed Wood (Johnny Depp) is a Hollywood outcast. Nevertheless, with the help of the formerly famous Bela Lugosi and a devoted cast and crew of show-business misfits who believe in Ed's off-kilter vision, t…
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In this week's episode, we dive into a variety of films that span genres from political drama to horror, biographical documentary, and classic superhero cinema. The Apprentice Directed by Ali Abbasi Starring Sebastian Stan, Jeremy Strong This riveting drama explores the rise of a young Donald Trump in 1970s New York. Under the mentorship of ruthles…
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This week on the podcast, we dive into three very different films, starting with White Bird, directed by Marc Forster and starring Helen Mirren. The film follows Julian, a boy who has been struggling with guilt after being expelled for bullying Auggie Pullman. Julian’s grandmother, played by Mirren, shares her powerful story of survival and first l…
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Send us a text What if you could relive your childhood adventures with Scooby-Doo? Join us as we stroll down memory lane, revisiting the 2002 "Scooby-Doo" film that captured our imaginations in the early 2000s. From watching it in segments during school recesses to experiencing it on the big screen with family, we share how this quirky movie became…
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Only You Directed by Norman Jewison Starring Marisa Tomei, Robert Downey Jr, Bonnie Hunt A childhood incident has convinced Faith Corvatch (Marisa Tomei) that her true love is a guy named "Damon Bradley," but she has yet to meet him. Preparing to settle down and marry a foot doctor, Faith impulsively flies to Venice when it seems that she may be ab…
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In this episode, we dive into some compelling new releases along with a classic gem from a legendary director. Here’s what we’ve got in store: My Old Ass Starring Maisy Stella and Aubrey Plaza An 18th-birthday mushroom trip sends Elliott on a wild journey where she meets her 39-year-old self. The older Elliott brings sharp humor and wise advice, pr…
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Terminal Velocity Directed by Deran Serafian Starring Charlie Sheen, Nastassia Kinski A skydiving instructor is plunged into the world of international espionage when one of his pupils falls to her death. When he is blamed for her death and his training centre is closed down, he becomes suspicious and decides to investigate. The Scout Directed by M…
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Directed by: Coralie Fargeat Starring: Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley In The Substance, Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore), a famed aerobics star, is suddenly fired on her 50th birthday. Reeling from the blow, she’s offered a mysterious substance by a laboratory that promises to make her a better version of herself. But with the promise of transformation…
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In this episode, we dive into the unsettling psychological horror film Speak No Evil and explore what makes it one of the most disturbing movies of recent years. We break down its chilling atmosphere, tense dynamics, and why it lingers in your mind long after the credits roll. Next, we review Killer's Game, directed by J.J. Perry and starring Dave …
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Timecop Directed by Peter Hyams Starring Jean Claude Van Damme, Ron Silver, Mia Sara "When mankind perfects time travel, the government establishes the Time Enforcement Commission to thwart criminal attempts to alter the timeline. Police officer Walker (Jean-Claude Van Damme) is recruited by TEC Cmdr. Matuzak (Bruce McGill), but soon finds his inve…
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In this episode, we dive into the chilling new horror film The Front Room, directed by Sam and Max Eggers and starring Brandy Norwood and Kathryn Hunter. As newly pregnant Belinda faces the uncomfortable reality of her mother-in-law moving in, her world quickly spirals out of control. Can she protect her unborn child from the sinister intentions lu…
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In this episode of the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast, we dive into a lineup of new releases that take us from the shadowy streets of revenge to the eerie depths of space. The Crow (Directed by Rupert Sanders) – Bill Skarsgard and FKA Twigs star as Eric Draven and Shelly Webster, soulmates whose tragic murders ignite a quest for vengeance from…
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Milk Money Directed by Richard Benjamin Starring Melanie Griffith, Ed Harris Three young boys pool their money and pay V (Melanie Griffith), a kindhearted prostitute, to strip for them. Afterward, she drives them home to the suburbs -- but then her car breaks down. It's just as well, though, because a mobster named Waltzer (Malcolm McDowell) is aft…
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Blankman (1994) Directed by Mike Binder Written by Damon Wayans, J.F Lawton Starring Damon Wayans, David Allen Grier, Robin Givens Release Date August 19th, 1994 After his grandmother is killed in a Mafia hit, Darryl (Damon Wayans) fashions a bulletproof overcoat to wear over red long johns, becoming Blankman, a superhero without any superpowers sa…
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In this episode of the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast, we dive into a diverse lineup of films ranging from the provocative to the nostalgic. First up is Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, the notorious historical drama directed by Tinto Brass, starring Malcolm McDowell, Helen Mirren, and Peter O'Toole. This new cut offers a fresh perspective on the c…
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Color of Night Directed by Richard Rush Starring Bruce Willis, Jane March, Ruben Blades, Scott Bakula New York psychologist Bill Capa becomes traumatised and flees to Los Angeles after one of his patients commits suicide. When a fellow doctor there is brutally murdered, the psychologist agrees to take on his clients, with chilling results.…
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In this episode, we dive into an action-packed lineup of new releases. Borderlands Directed by Eli Roth, Borderlands brings us back to the chaotic world of Pandora. With an all-star cast including Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Jamie Lee Curtis, this film promises explosive action, alien monsters, and a band of misfits on a quest for o…
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North (1994) Directed by Rob Reiner Written by Rob Reiner Starring Bruce Willis, Elijah Wood, Julia Louis Dreyfuss, Jason Alexander North (Elijah Wood) is a talented and bright kid, but his mom (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) and dad (Jason Alexander) are utterly preoccupied with other things in their lives, leaving him largely ignored. Advised by a mysterio…
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On this special episode, we celebrate M. Night Shyamalan's birthday and the 25th anniversary of his groundbreaking film, The Sixth Sense. Movies Discussed: The Sixth Sense Release Date: August 6th, 1999 Director: M. Night Shyamalan Writer: M. Night Shyamalan Starring: Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment, Toni Collette The Village Director: M. Night Shy…
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Directed by: Shawn Levy Written by: Ryan Reynolds and others Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, and a cast of thousands. Synopsis: Deadpool's peaceful existence comes crashing down when the Time Variance Authority recruits him to help safeguard the multiverse. He soon unites with his would-be pal, Wolverine, to complete the mission and save his…
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I Love Trouble (1994) Directed by Charles Shyer Written by Charles Shyer, Nancy Meyers Starring Nick Nolte, Julia Roberts Release Date June 29th, 1994 Worn-down Peter Brackett (Nick Nolte) and ambitious Sabrina Peterson (Julia Roberts) are reporters working for rival newspapers. Assigned to cover a train derailment, the two journalists meet at the …
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Featured Reviews: Twisters (2024) Director: Lee Isaac Chung Writer: Mark L. Smith Starring: Glenn Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Anthony Ramos Release Date: July 19th, 2024 Plot: Haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado, Kate Cooper gets lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi, to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. She soon c…
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Fly Me to the Moon (2024) Director: Greg Berlanti Writer: Rose Gilroy Starring: Channing Tatum, Scarlett Johannson, Woody Harrelson, Ray Romano In this episode, we dive into the romantic space adventure Fly Me to the Moon, where Channing Tatum and Scarlett Johansson take us on an interstellar journey filled with love, laughter, and Woody Harrelson'…
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Forrest Gump (1994) Directed by Robert Zemeckis Written by Eric Roth Starring Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Sally Field, Gary Sinise, Mykelti Williamson Release Date July 6th, 1994 Slow-witted Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) has never thought of himself as disadvantaged, and thanks to his supportive mother (Sally Field), he leads anything but a restricted life…
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Welcome to another thrilling episode of the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast! This week, we dive into two highly anticipated 2024 releases and revisit a cult classic from the 1980s. Here’s what we have in store: New Releases: MaXXXine (2024) Director: Ti West Writers: Ti West, Mia Goth Stars: Mia Goth, Elizabeth Debicki, Kevin Bacon, Giancarlo E…
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Featured Reviews: A Quiet Place (2018) Directed by John Krasinski Starring John Krasinski, Emily Blunt, Noah Jupe, Millicent Simmonds Release Date: April 6, 2018 A Quiet Place Part II (2020) Directed by John Krasinski Starring Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy, Millicent Simmonds, Noah Jupe Release Date: March 8, 2020 A Quiet Place: Day One (2024) Direct…
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Wolf (1994) Directed by Mike Nichols Starring Jack Nicholson, Michelle Pfeiffer, James Spader, Christopher Plummer, David Hyde Pierce Release Date June 17th, 1994 After being bitten by a wolf in rural Vermont, aging book editor Will Randall (Jack Nicholson) finds himself full of youthful vigor. Randall then discovers that he's been fired and replac…
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Welcome to Episode 627 of the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast! This week, we dive into three new releases and revisit a cult classic. New Releases: The Exorcism (2024) Director: Joshua John Miller Writers: M.A Fortin, Joshua John Miller Starring: Russell Crowe, Ryan Simpkins, Chloe Bailey, David Hyde Pierce Release Date: June 21, 2024 In "The E…
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Send us a text Can controversial officiating truly alter the course of a game? Join us on this week's episode of the Backseat Critics as we reexamine the dramatic fourth quarter of the 2002 Western Conference Finals Game Six. We break down every contentious call, from the illegal screen to the series of questionable fouls, and debate their impact o…
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Speed (1994) Directed by Jan De Bont Written by Graham Yost Starring Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, Dennis Hopper, Jeff Daniels, Release Date June 10th, 1994 Los Angeles police officer Jack (Keanu Reeves) angers retired bomb squad member Howard Payne (Dennis Hopper) by foiling his attempt at taking hostages. In revenge, Payne arms a bus with a bomb …
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New Releases: Bad Boys Ride or Die Directed by: Adil and Bilal Starring: Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens, Eric Dane Release Date: June 7th, 2024 When their late police captain gets linked to drug cartels, wisecracking Miami cops Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett embark on a dangerous mission to clear his name. Inside Out 2 Directed by: Ke…
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Directed by Penny Marshall Written by Jim Burnstein Starring Danny Devito, Mark Wahlberg, Gregory Hines, James Remar, Cliff Robertson Release Date June 3rd, 1994 After getting canned from his advertising job, down-and-out divorcé Bill Rago (Danny DeVito) gets a gig teaching English at a nearby army base. There, he takes on a group of underachieving…
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Send us a text Can Vin Diesel's immortal witch hunter really save the day, or is the plot just as cursed? Join us as we kick off with a hilarious yet critical review of "The Last Witch Hunter." We uncover everything from the witch queen's outrageous claims about the Black Plague to the puzzling presence of her immortal heart. Elijah Wood's mysterio…
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Welcome to Episode 625 of the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast! In this episode, we dive into our Top 5 Movies of 2024 thus far. Join us as we discuss the standout films that have captured our attention and made an impact this year. New Movie Review In a Violent Nature (2024) Directed by: Chris Nash Written by: Chris Nash Release Date: May 31, 2…
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Beverly Hills Cop 3 (1994) Directed by John Landis Written by Steven E. de Souza Starring Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold, Hector Elizondo Release Date May 25th, 1994 When his boss is killed, Detroit cop Alex Foley (Eddie Murphy) finds evidence that the murderer had ties to a California amusement park called Wonder World. Returning to Beverly Hills on…
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Welcome to Episode 624 of the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the highly anticipated Furiosa: A Mad Max Project. This film takes us back to the origins of the renegade warrior Furiosa, exploring her life before she encountered and teamed up with Mad Max. We discuss the film's place in the Mad Max universe, its cha…
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Cops and Robberson's Directed by Michael Ritchie Written by Bernie Somers Starring Chevy Chase, Jack Palance, Diane Wiest Release Date April 15th, 1994 Tough-guy police officer Jake Stone (Jack Palance) and his less seasoned partner, Tony Moore (David Barry Gray), are intent on taking down Osborn (Robert Davi), a ruthless criminal. However, since O…
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Send us a text Buckle up for a monster-sized episode of Backseat Critics, where Andrew and I, RJ, dive headfirst into the chaos of "Rampage." Without missing a beat, we debate the heavy-hitting presence of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and whether adding Charlize Theron to the mix could've turned up the heat. We can't help but crack up over George's si…
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Episode Highlights: I Saw the TV Glow In this episode, we discuss "I Saw the TV Glow," a captivating film about two teenagers who bond over their love for a supernatural TV show that is mysteriously canceled. This film has made a significant impression on us, earning the title of the best movie of 2024 so far! IF We also review "IF," a poignant tal…
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Welcome back to the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast! This week, we're diving deep into the Planet of the Apes franchise, reviewing every single movie from this iconic series. Join us as we explore the sociological themes, cinematic achievements, and unforgettable moments that have defined the Apes saga. Planet of the Apes (1968) This sci-fi cla…
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