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- "God's Not Dead 4" and the Pitfalls of Christian Films
Featuring Pastor Dan Chapin as the show's first-ever guest!
Daniel and James find themselves in a new level of appalling creativity as they attempt to wade through the treacherous waters of God's Not Dead: We the People (2021) alongside a real-life pastor. God may not be dead, but this franchise should be.
Spoilers last for the entire episode so you don't have to bother watching the movie. You're welcome.
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Executive Producers and Hosts: Daniel Carpenter, James Newton
Sound Design and Audio Mixing: Daniel Carpenter
Social Media: James Newton
1 hr 44 min - Evolving the Horror Genre in "Alien"
What makes you think of Halloween? Local costume parties? Trick-or-treating through the neighborhood with family? How about outer space? James and Daniel take spooky season into the stars as they dissect the legendary sci-fi horror film Alien (1979). Daniel rants about holograms. James compares the movie with the original Star Wars.
Spoiler Review begins at 18:02.
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Executive Producers and Hosts: Daniel Carpenter, James Newton
Sound Design and Audio Mixing: Daniel Carpenter
Social Media: James Newton
39 min - Why We Didn't Finish "The Rings of Power"
Amazon's new show The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022) is the most expensive show in television history. But how much good story can money really buy? Why didn't Daniel and James finish watching it? More importantly, why didn't Amazon simply give Daniel and James some of the money they spent on this production? The two hosts certainly need it: hosting a podcast does not guarantee opulence, as it turns out. Also included in the beginning is banter about the new Super Mario Bros. movie teaser from Illumination Entertainment. God help us all.
The review begins at 9:55.
Spoiler Review begins at 34:05.
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Executive Producers and Hosts: Daniel Carpenter, James Newton
Sound Design and Audio Mixing: Daniel Carpenter
Social Media: James Newton
58 min - Don't Be "Hoodwinked" by This Low-Budget Classic
James attempts to put aside both his childhood and his nostalgia blindness as he joins Daniel in trying to properly analyze Hoodwinked (2005). The critics unlock James's mind and dive deep into his origins, Daniel finds himself in an internal debate over art vs. heart, and the two men dissect the role of cute side characters in animated films.
Spoiler Review begins at 28:03.
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Executive Producers and Hosts: Daniel Carpenter, James Newton
Sound Design and Audio Mixing: Daniel Carpenter
Social Media: James Newton
54 min - "Severance" Shows Who's Boss
The two reviewers dive into the dark and sometimes strangely comedic world of Severance, Season 1 (2022). The review makes Casually Critical history, Daniel gets the green-eyed monster from the show's writing, and James unpacks his love-hate relationship with the more suspenseful moments. If you've read this far and haven't seen the show, drop everything (unless you're holding a baby, gently set it down) and watch this show stat.
The episode remains spoilers-and-plot-details free until 10:18.
Spoiler Review begins at 22:35.
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Executive Producers and Hosts: Daniel Carpenter, James Newton
Sound Design and Audio Mixing: Daniel Carpenter
Social Media: James Newton
58 min - "Moneyball" Isn't Just Fun and Games
Daniel and James put on their batting hats and hit the baseball diamond in their review of Moneyball (2011). Or, in this case, they hit the baseball...offices? The world of baseball clashes with a Nolanesque story as America's pastime is analyzed through the lens of its managers, who are in turn analyzed by our two critics...are you confused yet? Good.
Spoiler Review begins at 18:10.
Shout out to Troy L. for recommending this movie for us to review!
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Executive Producers and Hosts: Daniel Carpenter, James Newton
Sound Design and Audio Mixing: Daniel Carpenter
Social Media: James Newton
51 min - Digging Into "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner"
What things do you typically discuss while around the dinner table? Is it lighthearted discourse about the recent sports game? Some merry conversation regarding hilarious work escapades? Well, in this episode, Daniel and James sit back and relax with some banter about heavy societal issues and crippling cinematic cultural hyperanalysis with Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967). James questions monologues, Daniel brings about a second round of roastings directed at Gone with the Wind, and the two explore the difference between collectivism and individualistic expression in media.
Spoiler Review begins at 22:15.
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Executive Producers and Hosts: Daniel Carpenter, James Newton
Sound Design and Audio Mixing: Daniel Carpenter
Social Media: James Newton
56 min - "Kung Fu Panda 3" Has a Kick To It
Dreamworks Animation flexes its franchise-building chops with Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016). The two reviewers gush over scale-shrinking trilogies, James geeks out over toon shading, and Daniel confesses that he doesn't cook. Daniel and James enter the Build-A-Better-Villain workshop together and also concoct a surprisingly intriguing pitch for Kung Fu Panda 4.
Spoiler Review begins at 25:54.
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Executive Producers and Hosts: Daniel Carpenter, James Newton
Sound Design and Audio Mixing: Daniel Carpenter
Social Media: James Newton
1 hr 3 min - "Kubo and the Two Strings" Doesn't Monkey Around
Did you have a great day today? Well, if you haven't yet watched Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) then the answer to that question is a "no". The two critics pull no punches with this film review, analyzing everything from the stop-motion techniques to the overall narrative structure, discussing representation in the film industry, and Daniel forgets what year it is and what movie they are reviewing.
Spoiler Review begins at 21:00.
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Executive Producers and Hosts: Daniel Carpenter, James Newton
Sound Design and Audio Mixing: Daniel Carpenter
Social Media: James Newton
47 min - Disney's "Enchanted" is a Spellbinding Subversion
The two critics find themselves caught between fairy tales and divorce lawyers in Enchanted (2007), an interesting movie made within an interesting era in Disney's history. Daniel recalls the podcast's traumatic past with movie musicals, James expresses a shocking desire to cut the movie's animation budget, and the two reviewers put Patrick Dempsey's performance on trial.
Spoiler Review begins at 19:12.
Shout out to Milan H. for recommending this movie for us to review!
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Executive Producers and Hosts: Daniel Carpenter, James Newton
Sound Design and Audio Mixing: Daniel Carpenter
Social Media: James Newton
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About Casually Critical
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Storytellers James Newton and Daniel Carpenter discuss modern entertainment, with all of its flaws and merits.