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Digging into an older recording, the guys are going in hard on the movie flop classic from 1987: Masters of the Universe! Why are they playing with a device that looks like a bomb?! Did the kid really kill the parents? What would the ultimate crossover movie be? These are questions answered on today's show.

Masters of the Universe is directed by Gary Goddard, and starts Dolph Lundgren, Frank Langella, Meg Foster, Courtney Cox and more!

Here's the Lineup for today's episode.

• 00:00 - Intro
• 10:41 - Costumes
• 21:55 - Scenes
• 33:14 - Final Thoughts/Outro

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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 second episode of 2023, the guys are coming in hot with a review of Disney's Girl vs. Monster - a completely bonkers movie from 2012! Why can't we have more ghosts, or monsters in a movie with 'Monster' in the title? Are these good parents, or should social services be called? And how about those random callouts to past horror movie staples, such as IT, Beetlejuice, and Ghostbusters?

Girl vs. Monster is directed by Stuart Gillard, and stars Olivia Holt, Luke Benward, Katherine McNamara, Adam Chambers, Kerris Dorsey, Brendan Meyer and Brian Palerno.

Here's the Lineup for today's episode.

• 00:00 - Cold Intro
• 01:33 - Intro/What is this movie/Summary 
• 06:13 - Characters
• 14:59 - Scenes
• 33:04 - Intermission
• 35:19 - Favorite Ghosts
• 45:35 - Final Thoughts/Outro

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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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Disney's Strange World may have been a box office flop. But did it deserve such harsh criticism? What went wrong with Disney's marketing? And how about those aliens?
These are all topics discussed on this episode of The Backseat Critics: Movie Review Podcast!

Here's the Lineup for today's episode.

• 00:00 - Opening
• 05:29 – Two Minute Summary
• 07:40 – Characters!
• 12:44 – Scenes!
• 22:52 – Intermission, message to viewers
• 23:44 – Favorite Aliens
• 25:16 – Disney Animation Box Office Flop?
• 29:02 – Final Thoughts – Saving Graces

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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 diving into this hidden gem from 1996 - Project: ALF. Who knew this movie existed?! Listen as we go on a wild ride of a movie, discussing all of the one liners, and the surprisingly all star cast.

This movie stars William O'Leary, Miguel Ferrer, Martin Sheen and Jensen Dagget!

Here's the Lineup for today's episode.

• 00:00 - Opening
• 3:56 – 2 Minute Review
• 8:17 – Sets!
• 15:24 – Characters!
• 24:57 – Surprise Segment!
• 29:21 – Final Thoughts/Saving Graces

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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 are joined today by our friends at the Play No Games Podcast for our first episode with guests! We discuss topics from Cincinnati and Ohio, to Grand Cookie Larceny, Keanu Reeves and whatever is going on with Adam Sandler!

This movie stars Keanu Reeves, Drew Barrymore, Jill Schoelen, Richard Mulligan, Googy Gress, Pat Morita (from Karate Kid) and Eileen Brennan.

Here's the Lineup for today's episode.

    00:00 - Opening
    03:39 – Who are the Backseat Critics
    08:48 – Quick Summary
    15:15 - Favorite Costume
    23:20 - Favorite Characters
    46:20 - Favorite Scenes
    1:07:00

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Check out @disneyonthedime

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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.fri.

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.

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Today's movie review podcast episode, we are talking about the fifth Home Alone Movie - Holiday Heist. Please Sent Help.
We also talk about Elon Musk, Twitter, Disney and igloo experience.

Starring Ed Asner and Malcolm McDowell - we were surprised this movie made the cut, listen to this episode as we tear through it, talking about our favorite characters and two surprise topics!

Here's the Lineup for today's episode.

• 00:00 - Opening
• 01:20 – Thank you and Shout outs!
• 02:53 – Current state of Twitter
• 05:20 – War Movies / Great Balls of Fire
• 08:25 – Summary of Movie 
• 10:14 – Characters
• 17:55 – Traps
• 28:08 – Saving Graces
• 33:46 – Igloo Stories
• 35:47 – Final Thoughts/Outro

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Check out @disneyonthedime

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• Find us on Instagram at TheBackseatCritics. 
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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.fri.

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's movie review podcast we're going back in time to the 90's for Disney's P.U.N.K.S.
Starring Henry Winkler, Randy Quaid, Jessica Alba, and Patrick Renna, this 90s classic is one for the books. Netflix wishes they made new movies like this.

Here's the Lineup for today's episode.

• 00:27  – Intro/Rants
• 09:50 – Movie Summary
• 17:17 – Characters
• 28:38 – Sets
• 33:53 – Scenes
• 42:36 – Final Thoughts/Outro

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.fri.

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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Huzzah! Bob Chapek of Disney!
Also. We're reviewing a movie. This week is 1999's Smart House, directed by LeVar Burton. Listen in as we dive into this weeks movie and the drama at Disney.

As promised in the episode, link to Disney's career page: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/

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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. 
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We were unable to record a new episode this week - so we pulled one out of the archives! Sorry for the lousy audio quality - this was recorded about a year ago when we didn't have better audio equipment.

We hope you enjoy this review of the Disney Channel Original: The Ultimate Christmas Present!

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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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We're off this week! Go check out some of our other 13 episodes - or our friends over at the Play No Games Podcast where recently did a great episode with local Portland Rapper: Scooter Rogers.

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.fri.

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.