Forget The Critics

Episode 22 – Ant-Man and the Wasp & Captain Marvel Review After the chaos of Infinity War, Libby continues her first-ever journey through the MCU with two movies that surprised us more than we expected. First, we break down Ant-Man and the Wasp , discussing why it's a huge improvement over the first Ant-Man, whether Ghost is one of Marvel's most underrated villains, why Hank Pym might secretly...

Forget The Critics Ep. 21: Libby finally watched Avengers: Infinity War for the first time and we have a LOT to talk about. Was Infinity War the best MCU movie we've seen so far? Did Star-Lord really cost the Avengers everything? Was Thor the MVP? And is Thanos the greatest Marvel villain ever? Then we switch gears and review Backrooms, the new A24 horror movie that has everyone debating online. W...

In this episode of Forget The Critics, we review The Mandalorian & Grogu and Black Panther! We talk about why Star Wars might finally be BACK, our thoughts on Grogu’s future, and why we want to see more of Yoda in his prime. Then we jump into Black Panther and debate one of the biggest moral questions in the MCU… was T’Chaka actually wrong for killing his brother and abandoning Killmonger? 👀...

Forget The Critics Ep. 19: Libby finally watched Spider-Man: Homecoming for the FIRST time… and her reaction was NOT what Aaron expected. In this episode of Forget The Critics, we break down: Why Spider-Man Homecoming feels so different The biggest problems with Tom Holland’s Spider-Man Whether Tony Stark helped or HURT Peter Parker Vulture’s shocking twist Hidden MCU easter eggs most fans missed...

In Forget The Critics Ep. 18: Libby watches Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 for the FIRST TIME… and we have a lot to talk about. 👀 Was Guardians Vol. 2 a letdown compared to the first movie? We break down: Yondu’s emotional story Ego as a Marvel villain the soundtrack the humor common fan criticisms hidden Easter eggs most people missed Plus, we finish the episode with Marvel Phase 1 & Phase 2...

The conversation delves into the complexity of character perspectives and the moral ambiguity present in the movie. It explores the conflict of perspectives, impact of past events, and the complexity of moral dilemmas. The role of Bucky in the conflict, revelations, and emotional impact are also discussed. Additionally, the debate on the movie's title and the introduction of new characters are hig...

Aaron and Libby close out Phase 2 with Ant-Man — and for the first time, Libby is genuinely disappointed by a Marvel movie. They break down what works, what doesn't, and why the MCU villain formula is getting old. Then they rank all six Phase 2 films and debate the best heroes, villains, and moments of the phase. Phase 3 starts next week with Captain America: Civil War. Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro 0:...

In this conversation, we explore the refreshing humor and character dynamics in the movie 'Guardians of the Galaxy.' We delve into the unique mix of humor and action, the dynamic of the Guardians, the comic relief provided by Groot and Rocket, the importance of the Guardians in the MCU, and a debate on movie criticisms. The conversation concludes with closing thoughts and audience engagement. The...

In this episode, Aaron and Libby discuss their thoughts on the movie 'Thor: The Dark World' and debate various aspects of the film. They explore the characters, plot, and overall impact of the movie, sharing their personal opinions and insights. The conversation delves into the themes of patriotism, political intrigue, character dynamics, and the role of supporting characters. It also explores the...

The conversation covers the hype and expectations surrounding the movie, the introduction of the character Rocky, the emotional impact and scientific analysis, the visuals and cinematography, and the forced coma and character justification. Additionally, the discussion includes an analysis of the characters and their impact on the overall movie experience. The conversation delves into a comparison...

The conversation delves into the initial expectations and thoughts about the movie, comparing it to other Marvel movies, exploring Hulk's origin story and transformation, discussing relationships and villain portrayal, comparing Hulk actors, and examining Bruce Banner's portrayal and Tony Stark's aura. The conversation delves into the character dynamics and relationships in the movie, highlighting...

In this podcast episode, Aaron and Libby discuss their expectations and reactions to the movie 'War Machine.' They delve into the surprising quality of the film, the corny dialogue, and the predictable plot. The conversation covers their initial expectations, the performance of the main actor, the corny lines, the gore, and the predictability of the movie. They also share their final thoughts and...

The discussion delves into the intricate plot and attention to detail in the movie 'Interstellar,' exploring themes of time, space, and the human experience. The conversation highlights the emotional impact, ethical dilemmas, and the movie's accuracy in depicting scientific concepts, making it a thought-provoking and captivating film. The conversation covers a detailed analysis of Thor, including...

The conversation delves into the mystery and suspense of Scream 7, exploring the multiple suspects and the effective diversion of attention from the true killer. It also highlights the weak motives and loose ends in the movie, discussing the lack of compelling reasons behind the killers' actions and the presence of unresolved plot points. The conversation covers a range of movie-related topics, in...

In this episode, Aaron and Libby play a quote-guessing game before diving into a discussion about the romance film, Wuthering Heights. They explore the story, characters, and acting, and debate whether the film is a love story or not. Then the episode ends with a Start-Bench-Cut game testing Libby's movie judgment. Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:24 Quote Guessing Game 7:39 Wuthering Heights Review 3...

In this episode, the hosts introduce a movie drafting game where they select movies to draft for a year-long competition. They discuss the rules and stakes for the game, making their picks and discussing the potential box office success of each movie. Following this, they review the movie 'Shelter,' sharing their thoughts on the plot, characters, and overall quality of the film. The conversation c...

In episode 6, Libby has to decide whether past movie characters will survive in the plot of Send Help. After the quick game, Aaron and Libby review the new 2026 films, Iron Lung and Send Help. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:28 Survival Game 9:18 Iron Lung Review 26:13 Send Help Review

On Episode 5 Libby and Aaron kick things off by blind ranking 2026 movies. Then they move on to reviewing 2026 movies, Mercy and Return To Silent Hill. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 0:54 2026 Movies Blind Ranking 9:33 Mercy Review 26:22 Return To Silent Hill 37:02 Yapping

The hosts discuss more movies coming out in 2026 then move into reviewing the new film 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and The Rip Takeaways -Introduction -2026 Movies Blind Ranking -28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Movie Review -The Rip Movie Review Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 09:50 Dune Part 3 19:15 Discussion of 28 Years Later 31:37 Exploring the Movie's Characters 52:01 Analyzing...

In this episode, Aaron and Libby blind rank movies set to release in 2026. Then they review the New Movie, Primate. Later, they talk about a fan-suggested movie, Central Intelligence Takeaways 2026 movie rankings Marvel and DC movie updates Primate Review Central Intelligence Review Chapters 00:00 Introduction and 2026 Movie Ranking 18:02 Primate Review 36:02 Central Intelligence Review

The conversation covers blind ranking of upcoming movies, the review of Marty Supreme, and the themes of acting, character dynamics, marketing, and hidden messages in the movie. The blind ranking segment explores the anticipation for upcoming movies, while the review of Marty Supreme delves into the acting, character dynamics, and underlying themes of the film. The conversation covers a movie revi...

The first episode of the Forget the Critics podcast introduces the hosts and their mission to review movies and shows. The hosts share personal background information and discuss their top five favorite movies, leading to a comparison of their lists. Takeaways Personal introduction of hosts Comparison of top five favorite movies Chapters 00:00 Introducing Forget the Critics Podcast