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Five months into 2023, the guys are going all in with bad movies. This time we're discussing Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, a movie that should be half the length it is. Why does this movie take itself so seriously? Did he throw a horse? Is silver actually a weakness of vampire? Questions like this and more are discussed on this week's episode of The Backseat Critics.

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter is directed by Timur Bekmambetov. Starring Benjamin Walker, Anthony Mackie, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Dominic Cooper, and Rufus Sewell.

Here's the Lineup for today's episode.

• 0:00 - Intro
• 02-48 - Quiz Question
• 03:45 - 2 Minute Summary
• 09:13 - Characters
• 15:23 - Scenes
• 21:24 - What?! Moments
• 28:01 - Final Thoughts

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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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We're doing something a little different this week. We're diving into four movies in one episode:

1. Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
2. Super Mario Bros.
3. Air
4. John Wick 4

Join the guys as they talk about their favorite parts of the movie and give their thoughts on the experience as a whole. Stay tuned for next week when we return to a more traditional format!

Here's the Lineup for today's episode.

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:21 - Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Theives (Characters)
• 07:52 - Super Mario Bros. (What?! Moments)
• 16:36 - Air (Scenes)
• 21:52 - John Wick: Chapter 4 (Sets)
• 28:16 - Final Thoughts (of our own episode)

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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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Do you hate Mario? Do you hate Luigi? If so, you are in luck as this week we are reviewing Super Mario Bros (1993). A movie that had nothing in common with the game it’s based on. Want to see what happens if Toad was a roadside entertainer? How about if Goombas are dinosaurs? If Bob-oms defy gravity? We go into it headfirst into this on this week’s episode.

Super Mario Bros. was Directed by: Rocky Morton, Annabel Jankel. 
Luigi Mario played by: John Leguizamo 
Mario Mario: Bob Hoskins
Bowser: Dennis Hopper
Princess Daisy: Samantha Mathis

Here's the Lineup for today's episode.

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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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On the first guest-isode of 2023 the guys go headfirst into this staple Disney Channel movie: Luck of the Irish, with their friend Jamal, who you may be familiar with from guesting on Play no Games or his own podcast. They are asking the questions that need to be asked: Is this really the Disney classic we thought? Can you trap an Irish person by grabbing their beard? Did they lose track of scoring during the Irish games? And how did the grandpa get up there?! Questions like this and more discussed on this great episode of the Backseat Critics.

Luck of the Irish is directed by Paul Horn, and stars Ryan Merriman, Alexis Lopez, Timothy Omundson, Marita Geraghty, Charles Halford, Thurl Bailey, Henry Gibson, Glenndon Chatman

Here's the Lineup for today's episode.

• 00:00 - Intro
• 00:36 - Jamal Intro
• 04:12 - Linup
• 04:41 - 2 Minute Summary
• 07:35 - Quiz Question
• 08:28 - Intermission
• 09:34 - Characters
• 18:43 - Scenes
• 32:08 - What?! Moments
• 41:28 - Final Thoughts

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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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The guys visit a cult classic from 1993 - Leprechaun, starring Jennifer Aniston and Warwick Davis. Introducing a brand spanking new topic for you listeners, the guys dive into the most "I'm sorry, what just happened" moments of the movie! And there is plenty of these moments to go around.

Starring:

• Warwick Davis
• Jennifer Aniston
• Mark Holton
• Ken Olandt
• Robert Hy Gorman
• David Permenter
• Shay Duffin

Here's the Lineup for today's episode.

• 00:00 - Intro
• 03:30 - Disneyland being rained out
• 06:25 - Little man in the tree
• 08:16 - Two Minute Summary
• 09:51 - Quiz Question
• 10:15 - Intermission/Shoutouts
• 11:25 - Characters
• 20:03 - Scenes
• 27:29 - What?! Moments
• 43:32 - Final Thoughts

Shoutout to @braceyourself and @thematchpdx for no other reason than being awesome.


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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.

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A  Disney movie from 1953, we look at this bizarre classic, diving into topics such as: who is the protagonist? Is there a protagonist? Is that a possessed horse? What about Pony? How does Darby keep messing up? Join the guys as they jump headfirst into this film classic.

Starring:

• Albert Sharpe
• Janet Munro
• Sean Connery
• Jimmy O'Dea
• Kieron Moore
• Estelle Winwood
• Walter Fitzgerald

Here's the Lineup for today's episode.

• 00:00 - Intro
• 01:56 - Topics
• 02:34 - TMNT Movie (2023)
• 04:33 - Record Disneyland visits (2,995 in a row?!)
• 11:49 - Quiz Question
• 12:37 - Intermission
• 15:31 - Characters
• 26:05 - Sets ..... but maybe not
• 34:13 - Special Effects
• 43:16 - Final Thoughts

Shoutout to @augustkellerwrites who does fantastic movie reviews on Instagram. 


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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.

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This made for TV movie has an All-Star cast, set and costume design, but Sub-Par writing. What would happen if we did a role-swap with a couple of actors? How much of this movie could they cut out? Why is there not a Xenomorph at Disneyland? In this week's episode of The Backseat Critics the guys dive in headfirst to answer these all important questions, and more!

Starring:

• Whoopi Goldberg
• Tina Majorino
• Gene Wilder
• Martin Short
• Ben Kingsley
• Miranda Richardson
• Christopher Lloyd
• Robbie Coltrane
• George Wendt
• Peter Ustinov

Here's the Lineup for today's episode.

• 00:00 - Intro
• 01:48 - Avatar going to Disneyland
• 04:20 - Disney raising prices again
• 09:50 - 2 Minute Summary
• 10:49 - Quiz Question
• 11:52 - Sets
• 18:28 - Costumes
• 26:54 - Intermission/Shoutouts
• 28:41 - Scenes
• 38:52 - Final Takes

Shoutout to our friend @cityapparelanddesigns who does great design work, and sweet prints, stickers, etc. Also, our friend @horrifically_hokey who does spooky style illustrations!

Stitches Great Escape: Video

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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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Are you a fan of the Ninja Turtles? Well we are - which is why we are covering this kangaroo version of TMNT. Why are the costumes so bad? Why are the sets so good? Is this an Avatar knockoff? (Yes, yes it is.) These questions and more will be covered on this week's episode of the Backseat Critics: The Move Review Podcast!

Starring:

• Angus Macfadyen
• Hugh Kelley
• Mario Yedidia
• Marley Shelton
• Chao-Li Chi
• Lee Arenberg
• Michael J. Anderson
• Doug Jones

Here's the Lineup for today's episode.

• 00:00 - Intro
• 04:03 - 2 Minute Summary
• 08:15 - Costumes
• 14:20 - Characters
• 20:04 - Sets
• 28:26 - Intermission/Shoutouts
• 30:21 - Scenes
• 37:16 - Final Thoughts

Shoutout to our friend at Beach Bums Never Die. Follow them at Instagram @beachbumsneverdie

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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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The guys sit back for this truly bizarre movie: Can of Worms, from 1999. It can't decide whether or not it wants to be a rom-com or an existential sci-fi, and doesn't nail either one. Why are we rooting for Mike, the main character? How did they get a member of DEVO involved? How good are these alien costumes and puppets? What the heck is Netflix thinking with blocking password sharing?! These questions answered and more on this episode of The Backseat Critics: Movie review Podcast!

Starring:

• Michael Shulman
• Malcolm McDowell
• Erika Christensen
• Adam Wylie
• Marcus Turner
• Andrew Ducote

Here's the Lineup for today's episode.

• 00:00 - Intro
• 01:13 - 2 Minute Summary
• 01:46 - 90s Summer Movies
• 05:00 - James Bond Games (GoldenEye v. Nightfire)
• 06:37 - Netflix's Password Sharing Rules are stupid
• 09:00 - Favorite Aliens
• 12:30 - Intermission/Shoutouts
• 17:18 - Most Annoying Characters
• 26:36 - Favorite Scenes
• 32:04 - Final Thoughts

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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.

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Pulling up a 23 year old movie - old enough to drink - the guys go headfirst into this old classic, or new favorite? Why are these superheroes idiots? Who runs their pager system?! And what would happen if a radioactive platypus bit a person? These are the all important questions answered on this movie review podcast: The Backseat Critics!

Starring:

• Robert Townsent
• Michael J. Pagan
• Alex Datcher
• Kasan Butcher
• Sherman Hemsley
• Arreale Davis

Here's the Lineup for today's episode.

• 00:00 - Intro
• 02:30 - 2 Minute Summary
• 05:24 - Costumes
• 11:53 - Intermission/RIP Splash Mountain
• 14:48 - Costumes pt. 2 
• 17:58 - Best Super powers
• 29:02 - Top 3 Superheroes
• 35:59 - Scenes
• 45:33 - Final Thoughts

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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.

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