Special bonus episode: Thomas’ Everything But the Kitchen Sink. This episode interrogates Hollywood’s growing tendency to frame films around so-called “counter-narratives”—stories that challenge authority, sympathize with the outsider, and question dominant power structures. But are these films truly radical, or are they simply echoing the language and aesthetics of socialist or Marxist thought without fully...

In this episode of Critique Revolve, we examine the sudden and deeply consequential news that Netflix plans to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery—a deal that, if approved, would fundamentally reshape the film and television landscape. While Paramount’s competing $108.4 billion bid raises its own ideological and industrial concerns, Netflix’s $82.7 billion move signals something more structural:...

Critique Revolve Presents: Bullet Time – 80s Action RewindA spinoff podcast hosted and curated by Ryan Denton. In this special Patreon-exclusive early preview, Ryan leads a fan-driven discussion of the 1987 action classic starring Dolph Lundgren. This episode dives into the thrills, tropes, and lasting impact of the film, capturing the spirit of pure 80s...

In this episode, we revisit the land of Oz to break down Wicked: For Good, the highly anticipated sequel to a film that—much to our surprise—we genuinely loved. But where the first installment offered emotional weight, rich world-building, and a narrative that earned its impact, this sequel falters. The heart may be in the right...

In this episode, we examine Nuremberg (2025), James Vanderbilt’s ambitious yet uneven historical drama that charts psychiatrist Douglas Kelley’s attempt to determine Hermann Göring’s sanity during the Nuremberg Trials. Despite its powerful performances—especially Russell Crowe’s chilling turn as Göring—the film struggles with tonal inconsistency and a fractured identity that undercuts its moral and psychological depth....

In this episode, we dive into Richard Linklater’s Blue Moon, starring Ethan Hawke as lyricist Lorenz Hart, the brilliant yet self-destructive half of the legendary songwriting duo Rodgers and Hart. Host(s) Mike, Dave

In this episode, we dive into Black Phone 2 (2025), Scott Derrickson’s follow-up to his 2021 supernatural hit. We explore how the film effectively shifts from the psychological textures of 1970s horror to the visceral slasher aesthetics of the 1980s, expanding its world while maintaining its emotional and supernatural core. From its stylistic evolution to...

In this episode, we dive deep into Anemone (2025), Ronan Day-Lewis’s striking directorial debut starring his father, Daniel Day-Lewis, in his first performance since Phantom Thread. We explore how this psychological drama dissects trauma through performance, aesthetic precision, and arthouse formalism—challenging audiences to engage emotionally and intellectually rather than passively consume. Host(s) Mike, Thomas

As summer 2025 comes to a close, we break down the movie season that was: the highs, the lows, and the box office stories that shaped the year. From breakout hits to high-profile disappointments, we look at how Hollywood’s summer slate measured up — and what it reveals about the industry’s current state. More than...

In this episode, we dive into Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut Eleanor the Great (2025), a 98-minute drama starring June Squibb, Erin Kellyman, Jessica Hecht, and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Premiering at Cannes’ Un Certain Regard before its September release, the film follows a ninety-year-old widow navigating grief, memory, and belonging in New York City. We unpack Johansson’s...