The B-Critics Podcast

Wes Anderson created an intriguing film with an ensemble cast, but somehow it’s nominated for no Academy Awards this year. Join us as we discuss why and also the weird elements that make up a typical Wes Anderson and what our thoughts are on the elements of Asteroid City! A special thank-you to our partner Reeload. Download the Reeload App (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/reeload-streaming-community...

Come with us and you’ll be in a world of podcast extrodination! At least we think that’s how the words go… How does Timothee Chalamet compare to Gene Wilder? Is this ACTUALLY a good origin story for Willy Wonka? And what is up with the Noodle storyline? All questions we answer in this episode on the new musical, Wonka! A special thank-you to our partner Reeload. Download the Reeload App (https://a...

Life-changing animation. Unbelievable beats. Absolutely amazing acting. Best animated movie of our lifetime? Tune into this episode to hear everything we have to say about the 2018 Best Animated Feature Film (according to the Academy Awards), Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse! A special thank-you to our partner Reeload. Download the Reeload App (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/reeload-streaming-comm...

Get in losers, we’re talking about Mean Girls! The original Mean Girls from 2004! A special thank-you to our partner Reeload. Download the Reeload App (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/reeload-streaming-community/id1606291946) & use our code BCRIT when you sign up! 00:00 - Intro 01:50 - Movie Synopsis 04:48 - Episode Ammo 21:15 - A Special Thank-You + WE HAVE A SPONSOR! 23:16 - Movie Play-by-Play...

We can’t believe it’s 2024! Nor can we believe that we waited this long to discuss Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves! According to Liz it is one of the most slept-on and underappreciated films of 2023. It sounds niche, but the movie is really made for a broad audience, so don’t worry if you’re not a Dungeons and Dragons expert! In this episode, we’ll tell you all about the game, how it’s...

Happy Christmas everyone! The 8th and final Harry Potter movie episode is upon us (we’re not crying, you’re crying…)! And there’s no other duo we’d want to ring in this momentous occasion with. We welcome back James & Anthony from the Raiders of the Lost Podcast to discuss all things Deathly Hallows Part 2. Goodbye for now, Harry Potter. We’ll see you the next time we decide to binge the movie...

We’re not ready for it to end!!!! The good news is, the Harry Potter finale was broken into 2 movies, so we get 2 episodes! Score! And we’re joined by James and Anthony from the Raiders of the Lost Podcast to tackle this special movie ending. We’ll get into Hogwarts Houses, the saddest ending to a Harry Potter movie, and even our cats’ personalities! Check out part 2 for even more from the B-Criti...

In this episode we go over Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. For more content like this be sure to subscribe to our channel. Thanks for watching “Harry Potter Marathon - Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince”! Harry Potter & the Half Blood Prince is a rollercoaster of emotions… as is this episode. We get into the excitement of Harry being an absolute beast at potions, the dismay at Malf...

In this episode we go over Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. For more content like this be sure to subscribe to our channel. Thanks for watching “Harry Potter Marathon - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix”! This week we’re Lights, Camera, ready for some action in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix… however, this movie is a little lacking in the action department. But have no...

In this video we go over Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. For more content like this be sure to subscribe to our channel. Thanks for watching “Harry Potter Marathon - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”. Let’s talk Goblet of Fire! In this episode we talk way too much about Winky the House Elf, introduce some incredible new characters, and oh, ya, that Triwizard Tournament is going on! In The...

In this episode we go over Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. For more content like this be sure to subscribe to our channel. Thanks for watching “Harry Potter Marathon - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban”. Prisoner of Azkaban is Court’s absolute favorite of the movie series - so Liz & Court tackle this discussion on their own. Court couldn’t be more excited to discuss Alfonso Cu...

Hello B-Critics Fam! Help us celebrate the release of Saltburn in this spoiler-free review! We’ll cover everything from the cinematography, recent interviews with Emerald Fennell, and even Jacob Elordi’s accent! If you’re into psychological thrillers and dark comedies, Saltburn is the film for you. You can watch Saltburn exclusively in theaters starting November 17th! A special thank you to Amazon...

In this episode we go over Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. For more content like this be sure to subscribe to our channel. Thanks for watching “Harry Potter Marathon - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets”. First-time guest, Kirby from Popcorny Movies, dazzles us with her ability to speak parseltongue and her wealth of knowledge when it comes to the Harry Potter universe. From girls’ t...

In this episode we go over Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. For more content like this be sure to subscribe to our channel. Thanks for watching “Harry Potter Marathon - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”. We found the one person in the world who hasn’t seen the Harry Potter movies or read the books and we had her on to discuss Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone! We play a little game,...

In this episode we go over the movie Halloween (2018). For more content like this be sure to subscribe to our channel. Thanks for watching “Spooky Season - Halloween (2018)”. The movie Halloween is so important to so many people. However, Liz and Court just are not those people. So we’ve brought fellow podcaster, Martin, on to help reign us in. We’ll get into the cinematography, the storyline, and...

In this episode we go over the movie The Final Girls (2015). For more content like this be sure to subscribe to our channel. Thanks for watching “Spooky Season - The Final Girls (2015)”. Slasher horror films are characterized by a scary guy in a mask, his haunting walk-up music, more than just a few casualties, and usually the Final Girl. The term “Final Girl” is used to describe the final woman s...

Hello B-Critics Fam! We’re joined by Perfect Popcorn to ring in spooky season with the pumpkin spice of fall movies, Hocus Pocus. It’s a must-watch, classic fall movie that has gained a cult following in the last 30 years… but that doesn’t mean it’s the best-made film ever. In fact, we found quite a few things that would suggest otherwise. From poorly executed CGI and animatronics to plot holes to...

Hello B-Critics Fam! It’s Liz & Court’s second solo episode and they’re taking on the 2023 indie film, A Good Person. And what a perfect film to close out our Florence Pugh spotlight? A Good Person is the master display of Florence Pugh’s talents and strengths. We cover the storyline, the incredible performances, and the slightly cheesy, overly literal script. Plus you know we cover all the go...

Hello B-Critics Fam! Help us celebrate the release of The Creator in this spoiler-free review! We’ll get into the exclusive IMAX event Q&A with Gareth Edwards, the incredible feat he was able to accomplish with just $80 million, the visual and auditory experience, and of course our personal thoughts and opinions. If you’re a sci-fi fan, The Creator is the must-watch film of the year! In the wo...

Hello B-Critics Fam! Can you say HOT GOSSIP? ‘Cause this movie is HOT and there was SO much gossip surrounding it during production and post-production. We’ll get into Spitgate, the Olivia-Harry-Florence love triangle, and so much more. We also talk about the actual movie including the easter eggs, the ~spicy~ scenes, and what we think was REALLY going on in The Victory Project. Don’t Worry, Darli...

Hello B-Critics Fam! Please welcome Louis Murphy, the man behind Movie of the Day, to the B-Critics podcast to discuss none other than A24’s golden child, Midsommar! Ari Aster took a creepy storyline and flipped it on its head in this horror/thriller film about the Swedish summer festival, Midsommar. You can expect to hear all about the cinematography, how we felt about a horror film set in broad...

Hello B-Critics Fam! Welcome to The B-Critics Podcast with Elizabeth Arnold and Courtney Thompson. Join the B-Critics and returning guest Matt Speakman as we dive into one of the most notable historic fiction movies of our generation, Oppenheimer. This movie follows the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer as he sets out to create the world's first atomic bomb and the emotional and literal fallout that e...

Hello B-Critics Fam! Welcome to The B-Critics Podcast with Elizabeth Arnold and Courtney Thompson. Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of Little Women is every bit as exciting and engaging as her smash hit, Barbie. Little Women follows the lives of 4 sisters (Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy) living in the 1860s and all the happenings in their seemingly mundane lives. We’ll dive into love, feminism, why being angry i...

Hello B-Critics Fam! Welcome to The B-Critics Podcast with Elizabeth Arnold and Courtney Thompson. A Simple Favor is the dark comedy, murder mystery we all didn’t know we needed! This story has more than you could wish for in terms of serious twists and turns. More importantly though, A Simple Favor is led by an incredible duo - Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick really steal the show in this one. And...

Hello B-Critics Fam! Welcome to The B-Critics Podcast with Elizabeth Arnold and Courtney Thompson. Shutter Island is one of the more confusing murder mystery movies, one of those where you don’t really know ANYTHING until the last 20 minutes of the film. By the end you’ll be questioning if you are who you think you are…if that even makes sense. We’re joined by sports podcaster Robbie Bergstone to...