On the latest episode of Always the Critic Podcast, we review Alita: Battle Angel & Isn't It Romantic.

Rico Albarracin and Jessica Firpi break down the fun action film by Robert Rodriguez, ask if we would enjoy the sport Motorball and Jessica's obsession with Keean Johnson, who she kept calling Aladdin.

(36:33)We then turn our attention to the meta-comedy starring Rebel Wilson. We delight in the shots the movie takes at the genre while also leaning into the common tropes and we have a little side conversation about the 1997 classic, My Best Friend's Wedding.

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On the latest episode of the Always the Critic movie podcast, we grab our fishing rods and head out to sea to review Serenity. 

Rico Albarracin & Jessica Firpi discuss the non-sense plot twist, what compelled Oscar winners into making this movie, why Anne Hathaway had to say "daddy" so many times and Matthew McConaughey's butt. 

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On the latest episode of the Always the Critic movie podcast, we cross the border to review Miss Bala. 

Rico Albarracin & Jessica Firpi discuss the stereotypes that continue to be perpetrated by Hollywood, lack of action for Gina Rodriguez to lead and the differences between the original and the remake. 

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On the latest episode of the Always the Critic movie podcast, we grab our fishing rods and head out to sea to review Serenity. 

Rico Albarracin & Jessica Firpi discuss the non-sense plot twist, what compelled Oscar winners into making this movie, why Anne Hathaway had to say "daddy" so many times and Matthew McConaughey's butt. 

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On the latest episode of the Always the Critic movie podcast, we discuss the new film by M. Night Shyamalan, Glass.

Rico Albarracin & Jessica Firpi talk about the nature of Shyamalan's twists, Bruce Willis' stoic acting performance, the frustrating lack of interaction between the protagonists and a super hero movie that doesn't abide by the super hero movie rules.

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On the latest episode of the Always the Critic movie podcast, we review the movies of 2018.

Rico Albarracin, Jessica Firpi and Daniel Romero discuss our favorite scenes of the year, performances that stand out and reveal our top 10 movies of the year.

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On the latest episode of Always the Critic Movie Podcast, we take a look at two new Netflix films, Bird Box & Roma. 

In the first half, we discuss the phenomenon that is Bird Box, the new Sandra Bullock film. We talk about the similarities between this and A Quiet Place, the divide between the panel and the memes. In the second half, we discuss Alfonso Cuaron's intimate black-and-white film. We discuss the beauty of the cinematography and the confusion of what critics see in this movie. 

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On the latest episode of the Always the Critic movie podcast, we get whimsical and review Mary Poppins Returns .

Rico Albarracin, Jessica Firpi and Daniel Romero discuss Emily Blunt's take on the iconic character, the impression the music makes and the award possibilities for the Rob Marshall-directed sequel.

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