Casually Critical

Casually Critical

By Daniel Carpenter & James NewtonTV & FilmFilm Reviews
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Casually Critical episodes

  • Spicing Up Sci-Fi With "Dune"

    DJ Vanilla New-Wave is back, this time with a greatly anticipated movie jam-packed with celebrities and based on a classic book. But does it live up to the hype? Could it somehow beat "The Force Awakens"? Will Daniel ever find his Dream Girl™? Stay tuned for the answers in this review of Dune (2021).

    Spoiler Review begins at 13:20.

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    Executive Producers and Hosts: Daniel Carpenter, James Newton

    Sound Design and Audio Mixing: Daniel Carpenter

    Social Media: James Newton

    36 min
  • How Marvel's "Multiverse of Madness" Motivates Mediocrity

    The two quirky reviewers are back, this time to tackle the increasingly problematic Marvel Cinematic Universe by using Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness (2022) as a case study.

    The Film Review begins at 5:37. Spoiler Discussion starts at 32:10.

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    Executive Producers and Hosts: Daniel Carpenter, James Newton

    Audio Mixing: Bryan Winn

    Sound Design and Final Mix: Daniel Carpenter

    Social Media: James Newton

    59 min
  • Serenity (2005) and Superior Adaptations

    This continuation of "Firefly" may be in a different medium, but has a lot to say regarding proper adaptations.

    Casual Correspondence: 9:17

    Spoiler Discussion: 12:20

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    34 min
  • Firefly (2002-2003) and How to Win the World in 14 Episodes

    Hailed by many as one of the greatest science-fiction shows of all time, Daniel and James finally discuss the cult classic "Firefly".

    Casual Correspondence: 11:01

    Spoiler Discussion: 13:49

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    40 min
  • Ip Man (2008) and Kung Fu Gary Stu

    Donnie Yen kicks some serious butt in this often-overlooked martial arts film, but perhaps there are some narrative flaws just as overlooked.

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    31 min
  • Marriage Story (2019) and Theater-Going Reminicers

    Divorce can be messy, and the narrative of Marriage Story is no exception. But does the movie's narrative juggle authenticity or fall into unrealistic blandness?

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    32 min
  • Singin' in the Rain (1952) and Wonder Lost

    This forgotten musical of yesteryear may still teach us a thing or two about modern movies today. Daniel and James debate the good, the bad, and even the philosophical elements of this energetic feature.

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    34 min
  • 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016) and Perfect Parallels

    This movie took theaters by surprise and had a significant impact on one of the hosts, but who? Also, Daniel and James dissect your favorite movie directors and brainstorm an improved ending to the movie!

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    41 min

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Storytellers James Newton and Daniel Carpenter discuss modern entertainment, with all of its flaws and merits.