We're Not Critics Podcast - formerly Movie Pain or Pleasure

Need some TV shows to binge? From drama to comedy to anime to reality shows, we've got you covered. 

In this short episode we do a spoiler-free review of the 2022 anime movie "Belle," which was inspired by Disney's "Beauty and the Beast." Tune in to hear us (joined by our stuffed squishy panda Bamboo) share what we liked about this movie. As of August 2022 you can watch this movie on HBO Max.

If "Batman Forever" was a guilty pleasure, "Batman and Robin" is a pure hate watch. Other than some surprisingly sweet moments with Alfred and Bruce Wayne, this movie is pure garbage. Join us as we do a play by play of the worst parts of the worst Batman movie.

Holy unexpected hilarity, Batman! We're back with a review of "Batman Forever" starring Val Kilmer, Jim Carrey, and Tommy Lee Jones. Melanie and AJ cackle like the Riddler through this episode and do a Batman-related Q&A at the end. Play along with our questions and tell us which live action Batman is your favorite. 

Don't fear the reaper--Death comes for us all! Sometimes in very creative (and gross) ways. We take a wild ride through the five-movie "Final Destination Franchise," and Melanie muses on why dumb horror movies are fun for summer watching. We also do a question lightning round about the best and worst elements of the movies. 

Put on your dark lipstick, wash it off with Noxema, and chug some Sunny D--it's time for a late 1990s horror movie! We intended to hate watch "Urban Legend" from 1998, but it turned out to be a decent, predictable-but-fun slasher movie and a nostalgic time capsule. Join us for a play-by-play and stay til the end for movie recommendations. 

We took a weekend trip to Mineral Wells, Texas, and experienced both "Lightyear" and "Crazy Water." "Lightyear" was action-packed, moving, and funny, and the Crazy Water (from the eponymous mineral wells) had an odd but pleasant alkaline taste. Enjoy our spoiler-free review of a movie that will delight Buzz Lightyear fans of all ages. 

What did we just watch?? Oh Nicholas Cage, why did you get our hopes up with the promise of good insanity when instead you delivered a nonsensical post-apocalyptic nursery rhyme? Join us as we hate watch our way through this sci-fi/Western/Japanese fantasy movie. There are some funny quotes that make it somewhat redeemable. Stay to the end for recommendations for better movies. 

Feeling stressed? Kick back and relax--it's summer! We share twenty movies and TV shows that will help you get your cool summer groove on after a day in the sun. We also share some surprising trivia from AJ's dad's past and discuss the Madea Cinematic Universe.