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Hosted by Andrew and RJ, this Portland-based movie review podcast blends sharp takes, nostalgic dives, and unfiltered banter. Whether you're a cinephile or just here for the chaos, we've got movies covered — one awkward laugh at a time. Follow and subscribe for weekly episodes on cult classics, overlooked gems, and everything in between.

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This week we are diving into Kung Fu & Animation as we take a measured look at Kung Fu Panda from 2008. Is this a staple Dreamworks movie? Does it hold up against the test of time? Does it work as a good intro to kung fu movies? Join us as we dive into these questions and more on another episode of the Backseat Critics.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 - Intro
• 04:01 - Minute Summary
• 06:28 - We just start listing characters & actors
• 13:05 - Does Poe suspect?!
• 31:24 - What would your big motivation be?
• 28:56 - Final Thoughts

Cast:

• Jack Black as Po (voice)
• Dustin Hoffman as Shifu (voice)
• Angelina Jolie as Tigress (voice)
• Ian McShane as Tai Lung (voice)
• Jackie Chan as Monkey (voice)
• Seth Rogen as Mantis (voice)
• Lucy Liu as Viper (voice)
• David Cross as Crane (voice)
• Randall Duk Kim as Oogway (voice)
• James Hong as Mr. Ping (voice)

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Hosted by Andrew and RJ, this Portland-based movie review podcast blends sharp takes, nostalgic dives, and unfiltered banter. Whether you're a cinephile or just here for the chaos, we've got movies covered — one awkward laugh at a time. Follow and subscribe for weekly episodes on cult classics, overlooked gems, and everything in between.

Be sure to hit like if you like this podcast.

• Email us at: [email protected]
• Find us on Instagram at TheBackseatCritics. 
• Follow us @BackseatCritics  on Twitter.

Also be sure to follow our friends over at Play No Games Podcast on YouTube. They are also on Instagram @lookhere.playnogamespod.

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Support the show

Hosted by Andrew and RJ, this Portland-based movie review podcast blends sharp takes, nostalgic dives, and unfiltered banter. Whether you're a cinephile or just here for the chaos, we've got movies covered — one awkward laugh at a time. Follow and subscribe for weekly episodes on cult classics, overlooked gems, and everything in between.

Be sure to hit like if you like this podcast.

• Email us at: [email protected]
• Find us on Instagram at TheBackseatCritics. 
• Follow us @BackseatCritics  on Twitter.

Also be sure to follow our friends over at Play No Games Podcast on YouTube. They are also on Instagram @lookhere.playnogamespod.

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What are we dune in this episode? We're reviewing DUNE! But really, we are. Just the 1984 dune starring Kyle Maclachlan, Francesca Annis, Patrick Stewart and Sting, directed by big hitting director: David Lynch. Is this movie good? Does it hold up to the test of time? Do those spaceships juice? We find out in this episode!

Support the show

Hosted by Andrew and RJ, this Portland-based movie review podcast blends sharp takes, nostalgic dives, and unfiltered banter. Whether you're a cinephile or just here for the chaos, we've got movies covered — one awkward laugh at a time. Follow and subscribe for weekly episodes on cult classics, overlooked gems, and everything in between.

Be sure to hit like if you like this podcast.

• Email us at: [email protected]
• Find us on Instagram at TheBackseatCritics. 
• Follow us @BackseatCritics  on Twitter.

Also be sure to follow our friends over at Play No Games Podcast on YouTube. They are also on Instagram @lookhere.playnogamespod.

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

Hosted by Andrew and RJ, this Portland-based movie review podcast blends sharp takes, nostalgic dives, and unfiltered banter. Whether you're a cinephile or just here for the chaos, we've got movies covered — one awkward laugh at a time. Follow and subscribe for weekly episodes on cult classics, overlooked gems, and everything in between.

Be sure to hit like if you like this podcast.

• Email us at: [email protected]
• Find us on Instagram at TheBackseatCritics. 
• Follow us @BackseatCritics  on Twitter.

Also be sure to follow our friends over at Play No Games Podcast on YouTube. They are also on Instagram @lookhere.playnogamespod.

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

Hosted by Andrew and RJ, this Portland-based movie review podcast blends sharp takes, nostalgic dives, and unfiltered banter. Whether you're a cinephile or just here for the chaos, we've got movies covered — one awkward laugh at a time. Follow and subscribe for weekly episodes on cult classics, overlooked gems, and everything in between.

Be sure to hit like if you like this podcast.

• Email us at: [email protected]
• Find us on Instagram at TheBackseatCritics. 
• Follow us @BackseatCritics  on Twitter.

Also be sure to follow our friends over at Play No Games Podcast on YouTube. They are also on Instagram @lookhere.playnogamespod.

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This week the critics dive into this nostalgia laden action/adventure from the 90s. Do the Power Rangers hold up well over time? Or does it all fall flat? I don't know. But listen to find out for sure:

00:00 - Intro
06:45 - 1 minute summary
08:03 - background on the movie
10:16 - Favorite Ranger
19:00 - Ivan Ooze
21:00 - Fight Scenes
28:20 - Megazords
36:00 - SNACKPACK
39:00 - Actor Swap!
43:00 - Skeleton Dinosaurs
45:25 - Final Thoughts

Support the show

Hosted by Andrew and RJ, this Portland-based movie review podcast blends sharp takes, nostalgic dives, and unfiltered banter. Whether you're a cinephile or just here for the chaos, we've got movies covered — one awkward laugh at a time. Follow and subscribe for weekly episodes on cult classics, overlooked gems, and everything in between.

Be sure to hit like if you like this podcast.

• Email us at: [email protected]
• Find us on Instagram at TheBackseatCritics. 
• Follow us @BackseatCritics  on Twitter.

Also be sure to follow our friends over at Play No Games Podcast on YouTube. They are also on Instagram @lookhere.playnogamespod.

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Support the show

Hosted by Andrew and RJ, this Portland-based movie review podcast blends sharp takes, nostalgic dives, and unfiltered banter. Whether you're a cinephile or just here for the chaos, we've got movies covered — one awkward laugh at a time. Follow and subscribe for weekly episodes on cult classics, overlooked gems, and everything in between.

Be sure to hit like if you like this podcast.

• Email us at: [email protected]
• Find us on Instagram at TheBackseatCritics. 
• Follow us @BackseatCritics  on Twitter.

Also be sure to follow our friends over at Play No Games Podcast on YouTube. They are also on Instagram @lookhere.playnogamespod.

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Today we are reviewing the 1994 comedy sci-fi: Tammy and the T-Rex. Starring Denise Richards as Tammy, and Paul Walker as the T-Rex. Listen to our honest review now!

• 00:00 Beach Bums Never Die & intro
• 05:30 - Summary
• 09:52 - Caterpillars (the insects)
• 13:49 - We finally talk about the movie
• 22:47 - Napoleon Dynamite character?!
• And more!

Support the show

Hosted by Andrew and RJ, this Portland-based movie review podcast blends sharp takes, nostalgic dives, and unfiltered banter. Whether you're a cinephile or just here for the chaos, we've got movies covered — one awkward laugh at a time. Follow and subscribe for weekly episodes on cult classics, overlooked gems, and everything in between.

Be sure to hit like if you like this podcast.

• Email us at: [email protected]
• Find us on Instagram at TheBackseatCritics. 
• Follow us @BackseatCritics  on Twitter.

Also be sure to follow our friends over at Play No Games Podcast on YouTube. They are also on Instagram @lookhere.playnogamespod.

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Strap in folks - we're going straight back to the 90s to visit on this band, which withstood the test of time: The Spice Girls. This is their feature length debut, with a hopeful sequel coming up, introducing the Spicimatic Universe. Maybe this time it'll be written by Jon Favreau.

Support the show

Hosted by Andrew and RJ, this Portland-based movie review podcast blends sharp takes, nostalgic dives, and unfiltered banter. Whether you're a cinephile or just here for the chaos, we've got movies covered — one awkward laugh at a time. Follow and subscribe for weekly episodes on cult classics, overlooked gems, and everything in between.

Be sure to hit like if you like this podcast.

• Email us at: [email protected]
• Find us on Instagram at TheBackseatCritics. 
• Follow us @BackseatCritics  on Twitter.

Also be sure to follow our friends over at Play No Games Podcast on YouTube. They are also on Instagram @lookhere.playnogamespod.