Special bonus episode: Thomas’ Everything But the Kitchen Sink.In this episode, we look at what made ‘80s blockbusters like Indiana Jones, Ghostbusters, and Back to the Future feel “original”—and whether that really holds up. We also dive into how postmodern theory messes with the whole idea of originality, especially now that Hollywood is all-in on...

In this episode of From the Holodeck, we begin our Starfleet Academy Edition with a close analysis of the premiere, “Kids These Days,” from Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. Rather than a simple review, we deconstruct the episode’s narrative structure, its emphasis on youth, inheritance, and aspiration, and how these ideas align with—yet subtly strain—Star Trek’s...

A spinoff podcast hosted and curated by Ryan Denton. In this special, previously Patreon-exclusive episode, Ryan leads a fan-driven discussion on John Carpenter’s 1981 action film starring Kurt Russel. This episode dives into the thrills, tropes, and lasting impact of the film, capturing the spirit of pure 80s action cinema. Host(s) Ryan, Dave, Mike

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:...

In this episode, a discussion on all the latest Star Trek news, including things about Star Trek: Star Fleet Academy, newly announced Star Trek film and more. Unlock More Star Trek Content with Our Premium Shows: Join our bonus feed for exclusive Star Trek discussions, including Unimatrix Zero, our premium preshow, where we discuss the...

Supernatural #1 is the first issue of the Supernatural comic book series from Dynamite Entertainment. In this episode of The Crossroads, we dive into the debut of Dynamite Entertainment’s brand-new Supernatural comic series — the first fresh narrative in the Winchester universe since the TV show ended in 2020. Written by Greg Pak with art...

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....