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A podcast about the movies that audiences and critics disagree on the most according to Rotten Tomatoes. ... more
FAQs about Polarized:How many episodes does Polarized have?The podcast currently has 129 episodes available.
December 29, 2021The Green KnightIt's Christmas time here on Polarized and we chose to cover The Green Knight, a medieval fantasy set during the time of King Arthur and his court. We discuss our mutual love affair with A24, veer into Alien territory, and merrily chat about the numerous side missions our main character embarks on. ...more3h 23minPlay
December 22, 2021FatmanSanta Claus is real. He goes by the name of Chris and lives in North Peak, Alaska. A child receives a lump of coal as a gift and decides to enact retribution on Santa Claus by hiring a hitman to take him out. Yes this is an actual movie that exists in the world. We have a lively discussion about the events of this bonkers film and hash out why some critics hate it and audiences love it. Critics: 45% Audience: 84%...more2h 25minPlay
December 14, 2021Knock Down the HouseIt is our first time covering a documentary this week and it is also the most polarizing movie we have discussed with an 89 percent differential. Knock Down the House tells the story of four working class women who run for Congress, overcoming adversity to battle powerful political machines in very different American landscapes. With our guest Aaron in tow, we attempt to decipher the causes for the drastic difference in scores on Rotten Tomatoes. We hash out the onslaught of review bombers, wax politcs, and riff about documentaries. Critics: 99% Audience: 10%...more2h 40minPlay
December 10, 2021HaywireWe are going on a Soderbergh thrill ride this week with Haywire, an action movie that sees Gina Carano kicking a bevy of booty. Not only do we discuss the polarizing nature of the movie, but also of its lead star and how it might contribute to the low audience score. Also, is Michael Fassbender the best part of every movie he is in? We discuss. Critics: 80% Audience: 41%...more2h 18minPlay
December 01, 2021Robin Hood: Men in TightsThe Polarized Kingdom is treading into Mel Brooks territory with his '93 parody of Robin Hood starring a primetime Cary Elwes. We start with our weekly weather report, introduce a couple of new segments, and question the binary nature of Rotten Tomatoes. Critics: 40% Audience: 81%...more2h 44minPlay
November 23, 2021Ace Ventura: When Nature CallsWe are strapping in to take a trip with Ace Ventura to Africa in this divisive sequel. It's also a rare chance to have a face to face recording that includes tequila and some reminiscing about our short history as a podcast. Our journey takes us through favorite bits, comparisons to the original, and theories about the polarized score. Critics: 25% Audience: 72%...more2h 15minPlay
November 09, 2021Diary of a Mad Black WomanPolarized is dipping its toe into the Madea-verse this week with Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman. We sift through things like a drug-dealing attorney, multitudes of domestic abuse, and comic relief to rival The Nutty Professor and Big Momma's House. Critics: 16% Audience: 87%...more2h 51minPlay
November 02, 2021CensorWe are wrapping up Spooktober with a movie about horror movies. In Censor, a British film censor links a disturbing horror movie to her sister's mysterious disappearance. Not many people saw this film, but those who did found it polarizing. That's when the beacon was lit and we descended from the Polarized Kingdom to answer the call. Critics: 89% Audience: 58%...more2h 20minPlay
October 26, 2021The Last ExorcismOur polarizing movie this week is a found-footage/mockumentary horror movie that is aggresively trapped in the film trends of 2010. The Last Exorcism comes complete with an exorcist that is also a magician, a cameraman that is also a main character, and a possessed 16 year old girl that is going on 30. Critics: 72% Audience: 35%...more1h 26minPlay
October 20, 2021Never Say Never AgainWe are taking a break in the middle of Spooktober so we can cover Never Say Never Again, a latter Sean Connery Bond movie with a polarizing history. We take our time deciphering the plot that includes Bond going to rehab, a drive-by snake murder, and a villain who is also a hardcore gamer. Critics: 70% Audience: 37%...more3h 28minPlay
FAQs about Polarized:How many episodes does Polarized have?The podcast currently has 129 episodes available.