Casual Cinecast: Blockbuster Movies to Criterion & Classic Film

Hey, look at that! We're back again so soon.  Mike and Justin are here to talk about the movies they're most looking forward to in 2025. These episodes are always fun because it's a fast paced conversation about movies that could be awesome, or terrible. However, before any of that, they talk about recent things they've been watching, such as The Gorge , Captain America: Brave New World , and seas...

Wow. It's been a minute, huh?  Mike and Justin dust off their microphones and pop filters to bring you each of their Top 10 Films of 2024, plus a brief catchup on noteworthy TV and Movie items that they've watched since last releasing an episode in a section officially dubbed "Highlights of the Hiatus." A section that they hope not to have to use often, but when they do, it's as well named as it c...

In their ongoing journey through the Criterion decades, Mike and Justin have finally arrived at the 1930's. The winner of the listen poll was Orson Welles' Citizen Kane (Spine #1104). Also, Mike talks about Alien Romulus , while Justin catches up on the prequels Prometheus and Alien Covenant . - Intro  - News on the March! (00:03:01)     - Alien Romulus (00:03:01)      -  Prometheus & Alien Covena...

In their journey through the Criterion decades, Mike and Justin are reporting from the 1940s to give account of the big carnival that is Billy Wilder's  Ace In The Hole (Spine #396)! However, before that, Mike gives his thoughts on A Quiet Place: Day One and, now that Mike has seen it, they revisit M. Night Shyamalan's Trap for a deeper discussion.  - Intro  - News on the March! (00:02:54)     - ...

In their countodwn through the Criterion Collection decades, Mike and Justin have come to the 1960s, where the people have voted for us to watch the Bob Dylan documentary Don't Look Book (Spine #786) . However, before that, they talk about Trap and the classic western McCabe and Mrs Miller .  - Intro (00:00:00 - 00:02:37) - News on the March! (00:02:37)     -  McCabe and Mrs. Miller  (00:02:37)   ...

In their journey through the Criterion decades, Mike and Justin have arrived in the 1970s to discuss Hal Ashby's tale of Chance, Being There (Spine #864)! However, before that, they give their wrap up thoughts on Season 1 of The Acolyte and Season 4 of The Boys now that they've both concluded. Plus, Mike left the 1970s briefly to visit a theater to see the latest Deadpool film, Deadpool & Wolverin...

This week our journey through the decades brings us to the 1980's! The people have voted and Mike and Justin are reviewing Michael Mann's feature film debut, Thief  (Spine #691). However, before that, they talk about the 3 episode premiere of The Boys Season 4 , as well as Richard Linklater's Hit Man. - Intro (00:00:00 - 00:02:11) - News on the March! (00:02:11)     -  The Boys Season 4 (00:02:11)...

This week our journey through the decades brings us to the 90's! The people have voted and we're reviewing Robert Altman's T he Player (Spine #812). However, before that, they talk about Anyone But You and Inside Out. - Intro (00:00:00 - 00:04:13) - News on the March! (00:04:13)     - Anyone But You (00:04:23)      - Inside Out (Justin's first time watching!) (00:20:43) - The Player  (00:36:06) - ...

In an attempt to make things epic, Mike and Justin review the latest entry into the Mad Max-iverse™,  Furiosa . Before that they've got lots of News on the March this week as they give their quick, spoiler free thoughts on  Challengers , Alex Garland's Civil War and the two-episode premiere of the latest live-action Star Wars series, The Acolyte . Intro (00:00:00 - 00:03:06) News on the March  Civ...

Welcome back! Justin (finally) won the listener poll on Twitter/X, so we're covering Fish Tank, from director Andrea Arnold. However, before that, Mike talks about The Fall Guy and they give their thoughts on Conan O'Brien Must Go . - Intro (00:00:00 - 00:05:20) - News on the March! (00:05:20)     -  Conan O'Brien Must Go (00:05:20)      - The Fall Guy (00:14:46) - Fish Tank (00:26:25) -  Criterio...

In celebration of Star Wars Day (May 4th), Mike & Justin went to theaters to see the 25th Anniversary re-release of Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace ! They'll do a deep dive review of the film and, before that, they'll discuss the new Star Wars mini-series Tales of the Empire ! Stay tuned to the end of New On The March for a brief Star Wars series ranking as well as a Star Wars movie rank...

It's another week in our run of Casually Criterion episodes! This week, we're going over Paul Dano's directorial debut, Wildlife . However, first they talk about X-Men '97 and the series finale of The Bad Batch . - Intro (00:00:00 - 00:02:30) - News on the March! (00:02:30)     - X-Men '97 (00:02:30)      - The Bad Batch series finale discussion (00:14:31) - Wildlife (00:31:04) -  Criterion Poll (...

It's another week and yet another Casually Criterion! This week Mike and Justin are discussing Brett Morgen's David Bowie... documentary??... experience??... hootinanny??.... anyways....it's called Moonage Daydream , Criterion Spine #1192. However, before that, they catch back up after finishing the first seasons of Amazon Prime's Fallout and Netflix's 3 Body Problem . - Intro (00:00:00 - 00:04:32...

In this week's Casually Criterion, Mike and Justin head to Manderley to discuss Alfred Hitchcok's Rebecca (1940) Spine#135. However, before that, they venture to the surface to talk Fallout, on Amazon Prime. - Intro (00:00:00 - 00:02:13) - News on the March! (00:02:13-0:18:21)     - Fallout (first episode) - Rebecca (00:18:21-00:57:21) - Choose the next films for our Criterion Poll (00:57:21) - Ou...

It's another week and yet another Casually Criterion! This week Mike and Justin tap their toes to Bob Fosse's All That Jazz . However, before that, they talk about a couple of new series they've been watching in Shogun and Netflix's 3 Body Problem . - Intro (00:00:00 - 00:04:07) - News on the March! (00:04:07-0:27:48)     - Shogun      - 3 Body Problem -  All That Jazz (00:27:48-01:12:58) - Criter...

It's another week and another Casually Criterion! This week Mike and Justin experience a Blast of Silence . However, before that they talk about Scavenger's Reign and the trailer for The Acolyte that just dropped. - Intro (00:00:00 - 00:02:22) - News on the March! (00:02:22-0:22:43)     - Scavenger's Reign      - The Avolyte Trailer - Blast of Silence (00:22:43-00:57:00) - Outro (00:57:00)   For a...

In this week's Casually Criterion episode, Mike and Justin don their white gloves and trenchcoats to talk about Jean-Pierre Melville's Le Samourai , Spine #306! However, before that they briefly talk through their thoughts and feelings about Dune: Part Two and the results of the 2024 Oscars !  - Intro (00:00:00 - 00:02:33) - News on the March! (00:02:33-0:20:20)     - Dune: Part Two     - Oscars 2...

This week Mike, Chris, and Justin each dive into their most anticipated movies of 2024! That's it, that's all they do this week!  Timestamps Below:  Intro (00:00:00 - 00:01:59) Most Anticipated Films of 2024 - (00:01:59 - 01:13:10) Outro (01:13:10) For all your movie and game news, reviews, and more, check out our friends at  www.cinelinx.com . Follow us on: Twitter/ X Facebook Instagram Email us...

Listen in as Mike, Chris and Justin count down each of their Top 10 Films of 2023! That's the only thing on the docket this episode so no News on the March are any other fluff. Just straight up counting down the Best Movies of the Year!  Timestamps Below:  Intro (00:00:00 - 00:02:01) Best Films of 2023 - (00:02:01 - 02:12:44) Outro (02:12:44 - 02:13:37) For all your movie and game news, reviews, a...

Mike and Justin give their takes on the 2024 Oscar Nominations! They also talk about their recent viewings of Bottoms and Poor Things.  Anyway, it's all time-stamped here, so go ahead and skip around as you see fit. Intro (00:00:00 - 00:02:26) News on the March: Bottoms, Poor Things (00:02:26 - 00:20:03) 2024 Oscar Nominations - (00:20:03 - 01:12:21) For all your movie and game news, reviews, and...

Mike, Justin and Chris their new intro (same music, different words) are here and ready to talk movies! This week the featured review is Todd Haynes's May December . A lot of News on the March this week as they briefly discuss their thoughts and feelings on  Fargo season 4, Anatomy of a Fall, Oldboy and For All Mankind . So buckle up!  Anyway, it's all time-stamped here, so go ahead and skip aroun...

Happy New Year! Mike, Justin and their new intro (same music, different words) are here and ready to talk movies! This week the featured review is Emerald Fennell's Saltburn . A lot of News on the March this week as they briefly discuss their thoughts and feelings on The Iron Claw, Priscilla, The Creator and Leave the World Behind . So buckle up!  Anyway, it's all time-stamped here, so go ahead an...

Mike and Justin are back and ready to talk movies! This week things get a little sappy (in a good way) because the main topic is Alexander Payne's newest film, T he Holdovers . They also find time to dive into David Fincher's The Killer , Loki , No One Will Save You , and more. Anyway, it's all time-stamped here, so go ahead and skip around as you see fit. Intro (00:00:00 - 00:05:40) News on the M...

In this week's Casually Criterion episode, Mike, Justin, and Chris step into the ring to talk about Martin Scorsese's Raging Bull , Spine #1134 . However, before that they talk about the first episodes of Loki Season 2! Then after all of that, they each choose the next Criterion movies for the audience to vote on in our Casually Criterion poll here !  (Disclaimer: This episode was recorded some ti...

Mike, Justin, and Chris investigate Scorsese's latest, Killers of the Flower Moon . However, before they get into that, they do their usual "News on the March" and talk about the  Wes Anderson Netflix Shorts and wrap up their thoughts on Ahsoka Season 1 . Anyways, it's all time-stamped here, so go ahead and skip around as you see fit.  Intro (00:00:00 - 00:06:05) News on the March (00:06:05 - 00:4...