Secondhand Film Critics

This week on Secondhand Film Critics we look through our seeing stone to rediscover the world of Spiderwick in this latest entry into our series Childhood Classics. We discuss why we think this movie actually holds up, the recent return of family fantasy, and why more kids movies should be less epic. Come join us on this- BIRRRRDDDD! 

Our question of the week: "What piece of media from your childhood needs to be rebooted?”

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In this episode of Secondhand Film Critics, your hosts talk about the final (?) installment of the John Wick series featuring Keanu Reeves. Yeah. Listen as they share their thoughts on the fight sequences, what the future of the franchise might look like, and who the star of the movie truly is.

Our question of the week: "What is your favorite action movie franchise?”

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We're 33% into the decade so it's time to share our favorite movies of the 2020s so far. Listen as your hosts chat about some of their favorite theater experiences of the decade, what films truly saved the movies (according to Tom Cruise and ourselves), and who they think should play Robin in The Batman sequels.

Our question of the week: "What is your favorite movie of the 2020s so far?”

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Another Oscars show has come and gone, full to the brim of awkward jokes, questionable wins, and a few awesome moments! Listen as we recap what we thought of the show and what we might have changed if we were in charge. We also make some predictions for NEXT year’s Oscars, which will definitely all come true!

Our question of the week: "Give us your prediction for the 96th Academy Awards”

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It's that time of year again! We're giving you our thoughts on all the nominations for the 2023 Oscars Ceremony! Listen for thoughts on who would win a "best daddy" category, what movie Noah thinks is going to sweep, and why Kayla reasons that the Oscars needs to be pushed back to February again. 

Our question of the week: "What is this year’s biggest Oscar snub?"

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This week on Secondhand Film Critics we announced the nominees and winners of our fourth annual Secondhand Film Awards! Listen to hear us do some Oscar-worthy Paul Dano impressions, find out what animal friend won our hearts this year, and what movie was truly the best picture of 2022!

Our question of the week: "What category would you add to the Oscars?"

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This week on Secondhand Film Critics we talk about the first movie in Phase Five of the Marvel Cinematic Universe... Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania! Listen as Kayla and Noah rave about Jonathan Majors' performance, share what they'd like to see in the multiverse (spoiler: it's probably not appropriate), and why Ant-Man may actually not be *as* bad as people think... or is it? 

Our question of the week: "What multiverse setting do you want to see in Loki Season 2?"

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This week on Secondhand Film Critics we talk about the Magic Mike franchise, including Magic Mike (2012), Magic Mike XXL (2015), and Magic Mike's Last Dance (2023). Listen as they find out their own stripper names, chat about why it's so perplexing that people rate the second movie so high when it's actually bad, and how studios under market movies made for a primarily women demographic. 

Our question of the week: "What's your favorite movie featuring a dance sequence?"

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This week on Secondhand Film Critics we talk about the time loop classic Groundhog Day for it's 30th anniversary! Listen as your hosts share their favorite time loop scenarios in the film, why Kayla has issues with the ethicality restraints of said time loop, and why Noah thinks this is a 5-star movie. 

Our question of the week: "What would you do if you were stuck in a time loop?"

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This week on Secondhand Film Critics we continue our annual tradition of recapping the last year in film, discussing some movies we liked, some we didn’t, and revealing our official Top 10 Ranking. After the break, we dive into our lists of the 2023 movies we are most looking forward to and reveal our podcast plans for the coming year. Listen to hear Noah’s thoughts on the phrase “write home about,” and Kayla explain why Hunger Games is popular again (spoiler alert: it’s fan-fiction).

Our question of the week: "What 2023 movie are you most looking forward to?"

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