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What’s up Better Movie Maybe fans! We been outside this summer, so haven’t done a movie review in a while.  However, we did have fun answering some of the questions that came in on our IG page. In this episode we recast white movies with black actors, talk about some of the hottest summer flicks, and share our personal Mt. Rushmore of favorite film. Special thanks to krystleclear09, ivoman,  walld...

We review the latest (and hopefully last) attempt at a Terminator sequel. Terminator: Dark Fate (2019) brought back the original characters albeit about 15 years too late. It also introduced new players that failed to connect with audiences. In this episode, we suggest better movies including making Sarah Conner the central focus and a reboot/spinoff of the concept in a different time period. 

Today we discuss Men In Black: International (2019). Even though they had previously shared screentime in Thor Ragnorok, the chemistry between Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson did not shine in this movie. In this episode, we analyze the main characters’ motivation for being MIB, break down the predictable twist, and share why Beyonce should have been in this film.

Who ya gonna call? Ghostbusters! (2016) This female comedy ensemble was not a hit with the general public and in this episode, we break down the funny and not so funny moments. Plus one of us accidentally watched the director's cut and we decide if the added scenes were worth it

We’re onto a new theme and kicking things off watching Independence Day Resurgence (2016), the anticipated sequel to the iconic film that cemented Will Smith as an movie star. While Smith is noticeably missing from this movie, they brought back almost everyone else from the classic, and introduced us to random new characters that we care little about. In this episode we discuss the futuristic look...

We’re doing something a bit different for today’s episode and are discussing some of the comments & questions submitted to us on Instagram. Thanks for being such amazing followers and listeners of the podcast!  We’ll be back next week with another movie review, but for now enjoy this candid talk on the topics of Avatar, The Blackening, Tyler Perry, and Oscar movie snubs.

Today we’re reviewing a strong contender for the worst movie of 2024, Madame Web.  Some are saying it’s even better than Morbius. With amazing dialogue like “When you take on the responsibility great power will come,”  blatant product placement in the big showdown at the end, and * Spoiler * no cameo from Spiderman, this movie is a must-watch! In this episode we also discuss the  2000s soundtrack...

We brought in a fresh guest host, Erica Singh, to review The Marvels (2023). While we recently learned Captain Marvel will not be getting a third movie, honestly the Marvels doesn’t deserve all the hate. It has some genuinely funny moments and is less than 2 hours long. Sure Captain Marvel/Brie Larson has some character development issues and the villain was weak, but it’s not the worst film in th...

We're back with a new episode on The Flash (2023). And of course we had to bring back the DC Defender Bradford Wise for the show, although he probably wouldn't endorse this film. The potential was there with the nostalgic cameos and hints at a story similar to the beloved animated feature Flashpoint Paradox. Unfortunately, we got a convoluted plot with horrendous CGI renderings. Gotta wond...

Today we’re exploring the quantum realm in our review of Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania (2023). With a brand new world filled with a load of new characters, this film had a lot happening, yet was pretty boring. And everything being 90 percent CGI didn’t help it’s case. In this episode,  we have a good time determining who the real star of the movie is and reimagining who should have been the...

Today we are joined by Will Smith expert Davis Wallace to review After Earth (2013). This film lacked charisma, direction, and entertainment, but if you can look past all of the flaws you get a movie about family, resilience and overcoming adversity.  In this episode we discuss the ridiculous tech used in the movie, the laughable dialogue and accents,  and a surprising bond formed by our hero and...

Today we dive into the Book of Eli (2010) starring Denzel Washington. While the distinct visuals and action sequences are fun to look at,  the heavy-handed religious undertones and bizarre plot twist may leave viewers disappointed by the end of the movie. We offer our better movie suggestion on one of the character styling choices and try to gauge how long it really should take someone to travel a...

Today we check out the sci-fi film Oblivion (2013). Starring Tom Cruise, this film automatically is classified as good movie because “he don’t miss. ” We discuss the major plot twists, which apparently all hit better upon a rewatch. Plus we suggest a few areas that could have made it a better movie such as showing some scenes instead of only including it as a narration and clearing up some loose p...

Aye We're Back! To kickoff this season with our 65th episode, we are reviewing the movie 65 starring Adam Driver. It has dinosaurs, guns, and space travel so you would expect the movie to be an fun, action-packed film. We discuss how this movie should have increased the suspense for the viewers and suggest some better plot points that could have been explored. Listen to the end of the episode...

We review the 2019 horror film Brightburn, which asked the question, what if Superman was evil?… And then they proceeded to not develop anything further than that plot wise. But hey, at least we got some pretty epic scenes of people being taken out—undeservedly we might add. In this episode, we critique several of the parents’ decisions and the main character’s rapid descent to the dark side.  Sta...

Today's episode is Cocaine Bear (2023) available on Peacock. It's hard to pinpoint what genre it is- it's not scary or gory enough to be a horror thriller and there weren't enough funny moments to be a comedy. We discuss which characters should have been killed or cut from the movie altogether and a great scene that was unfortunately left on the editing room floor. Special thanks t...

We’re joined by guest host regular Julianna Giordana to discuss Puss In Boots: The Last Wish (2022), which surprisingly may be the best expansion to the SCU- the Shrek Cinematic Universe. This film did almost everything perfectly—multiple well-developed character arcs, beautiful animation style, genuinely funny moments, and a villain that was downright scary. We do, however, point out one glaring...

We brought back guest Chris Vazquez to discuss the 2017 reboot film Power Rangers, which flopped at the box office and resulted in the talks of any sequel being axed. Somehow Transformers gets five movies, but Hollywood didn’t want to revisit the Mighty Morphing Power Rangers?  We discuss everywhere this movie went wrong and give our ideas of what could have made it a better movie. Plus, we lean i...

Today's movie is a first watch for all except our guest host. The Hunting Party (2007) is a war drama starring Richard Gere, Terrance Howard, and Jesse Eisenberg as journalists who unintentionally pose as CIA agents and the chaos that ensues. Special thanks to Jose Duran for bringing this "inspired by true events" film to our attention and breaking down the nuance of comedy in dark s...

Today we're reviewing Edge of Tomorrow (2014) starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt. Our guest Brit Sigh (ig: @midnightrunstudio) came on the show to remind us how excellent this movie is with its stunning practical effects and charismatic characters. And we have to give an extra spoiler warning for this episode--we heavily compare this movie to the book "All You Need Is Kill" that it&...

Today we review the cult classic Donnie Darko (2001) starring Jake Gyllenhaal. This movie was suggested by a fan, and he was gracious enough to hop on as a guest. Thanks Ayitey Aryee for breaking down what was going on in this bizarre psychological-time travel thriller. Hit us up on Instagram @bettermoviemaybe if you have movie recs or want to be a guest on the pod. Note: We apologize for some aud...

The Menu (2022) is unlike anything we’ve seen. It’s equally mysterious, shocking, and genuinely funny. And if you’re a foodie, there are some really beautiful shots of exotic cuisines. The majority of the hosts claim it’s as close as you can get to a perfect film, but of course there had to be one who didn't like it.

We review 2022’s NOPE starring Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer & Steven Yeun. We agreed the visuals and sound mixing for this movie are amazing but couldn’t place our finger on the exact tone and genre Jordan Peele was going for—Is it suppose to be a horror or a fantasy adventure? Also, we weigh in on the monster’s final form and which character we felt needed more screentime.

Shazaam! We’re kicking Season 5 off with the DC Blockbuster Black Adam (2022) starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. We’re joined by Special Guest Brad Wise and he lets us know exactly how he feels about this movie. In this episode, we breakdown some of our favorite action scenes,  rate how the Justice Society compares to the Avengers, and predict what’s in store for the future of DC movies.

It's a Valentine's Day Bonus Episode! Shotgun Wedding (2023) on Prime Video stars J.Lo and Josh Duhamel as a couple whose island wedding is interrupted with Die Hard type antics. The movie has all the cliche rom com bits with an added bonus of pirates, pineapple, and projectile grenades. We brought back guest hosts Monic & Jenelle of "Is Marriage Worth It" podcast to talk through this action c...