Critique Revolve

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...

In this episode, we dive into Him (2025) — directed by Justin Tipping and produced by Jordan Peele, Ian Cooper, Win Rosenfeld, and Jamal M. Watson for Monkeypaw Productions. Starring Marlon Wayans, Tyriq Withers, Julia Fox, and Tim Heidecker, the film explores the exploitation of youth athletes and the hidden costs associated with the pursuit...

In today’s episode, we plunge into Nobody 2, the wild and bloody sequel that takes Bob Odenkirk’s suburban dad-turned-assassin, Hutch Mansell, on a vacation that explodes—literally. Directed by Timo Tjahjanto and written by Derek Kolstad and Aaron Rabin, this 89-minute adrenaline blast drops the Mansell family into Plummerville, a dilapidated Midwestern town hiding a corrupt...

We break down Fantastic Four—an excellent superhero film that’s fun, full of heart, and proof that simplicity, when grounded in strong structure and resonant themes, can still shine. With some of the best VFX in recent memory, Fantastic Four marks a confident first step for Marvel’s iconic team. Host(s) Michael Flores, Thomas Cowley

In this episode, we dive deep into Eddington (2025), Ari Aster’s latest and most provocative film to date—a 149-minute neo-Western black comedy set against the backdrop of a fictional mayoral standoff in pandemic-era New Mexico. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone, and Austin Butler, Eddington offers more than just political satire; it’s a Rorschach...

Join us for a lively roundtable discussion where multiple hosts dive into James Gunn’s Superman, the bold foundation for DC’s new cinematic era. Expect heated debates, passionate opinions, and sharply contrasting perspectives as we unpack Gunn’s vision, its impact on the Man of Steel, and what it means for the future of the DC Universe....

If you took every logical flaw, narrative misstep, and character inconsistency from the Jurassic Park franchise, crammed them into one film, stripped away all sense of consequence, intelligence, or accountability—and then dialed the collective IQ of the characters down to single digits—you’d get Jurassic World: Rebirth. A movie so baffling in its execution, it makes...

M3GAN 2.0 is more than just a slick sci-fi thriller—it deepens the franchise’s themes with pressing questions about AI ethics, sentience, and the militarization of empathy. While it’s a different kind of film than the first—more action-heavy and morally reflective—that isn’t a bad thing; the shift allows it to explore broader implications of human-machine relations...