I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast

Which naturally turned into another lengthy celebration of Anne Hathaway and Michaela Cole in David Lowery's brilliant Mother Mary. Mother Mary was number 1 for both Jeff and Sean but what else made the list? Obsession? Backrooms? I Love Boosters? Send Help? Project Hail Mary? Pillion? Remarkably Bright Creatures? Check out this week's episode to find out. Next Week Evil Dead Burn and The Invite C...

It's the end of Pride Month and we have three LGBTQ movies on tap   But first   Jeff and Sean reflect on a recent convention appearance    New Movies    Toy Story 5    Directed by Andrew Stanton   Starring Joan Cusack, Tim Allen, and Tom Hanks    Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang come face-to-face with Lilypad, a brand-new tablet device that arrives with her own disruptive ideas about w...

Directed by Ben Stiller Starring Jim Carrey, Matthew Broderick, and Leslie Mann Cable Guy Chip Douglas makes a new friend when he gives Matthew Broderick free cable but their friendship may be short-lived when Chip finds out his new friend is no friend at all.

Bob returns! We talk about the movies Bob has seen since he was last with us. And we pay tribute to actress Daveigh Chase, Samara from The Ring who passed away recently. Sean admits he was wrong about The Ring and joins Bob and Jeff in praising the film.

The Truth About Cats and Dogs (1996) Directed by Michael Lehman Starring Janeane Garofalo and Uma Thurman Abby (Janeane Garofalo) hosts a popular radio show about pets. When Brian (Ben Chaplin) calls in to ask about his quirky Great Dane, the two surprisingly hit it off. Brian pushes for a date with Abby, who is shy and a bit insecure, so she talks her ditzy neighbor Noelle (Uma Thurman) into taki...

In the news    Jeff is going to be at QC Horror Con with special guests such as Ken Foree    Sean's latest Movies of the 80s article is covering the mysterious death of actress Carol Wayne just after she'd made a huge impression on critics in the movie Heartbreakers (1984).    Stop That Train    Directed by Adam Shankman    Starring Ru-Paul, Jujubee, and Ginger Minj    Two stewardesses must save t...

New Movies this Week Masters of the Universe Directed by Travis Knight Starring Nicholas Galitzine, Idris Elba and Camilla Mendes The Sword of Power leads Prince Adam back to Eternia, a world shattered under the fiendish rule of Skeletor. Joining forces with Teela and Man-At-Arms, Adam must embrace his true destiny as He-Man -- the most powerful man in the universe. Scary Movie 6 Directed by Micha...

Twister Directed by Jan De Bont Starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton During the approach of the most powerful storm in decades, university professor Dr. Jo Harding (Helen Hunt) and an underfunded team of students prepares the prototype for Dorothy, a ground-breaking tornado data-gathering device conceived by her estranged husband, Bill (Bill Paxton). When Harding tells Bill that Dorothy is ready fo...

On this week's I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast   Jeff gets Gay-splained on the internet about Friends of Dorothy  Sean won't stop investigating the disappearance of Tammy Lynn Leppert  Mandolorian and Grogu  finished behind a pair of original horror movies at the Box Office  New Movies  Backrooms Directed by Kane Parsons    Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve    After a therapist's pa...

This week we're talking about Star Wars and the weird reaction to Mandalorian and Grogu Speculation that Mandalorian Grogu as a box office failure is weird.  The Mandalorian and Grogu  Directed by Jon Favreau  Starring Pedro Pascal  The evil Empire has fallen but Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought...

Early buzz on The Mandalorian and Grogu Weekend Box Office Obsession Directed by Curry Barker Starring Inde Navarette and Michael Johnston After breaking the mysterious "One Wish Willow" to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic gets exactly what he asked for. However, he soon discovers that some desires come at a dark and sinister price. Is God Is Directed by Alishea Harris Starring Kari Youn...

Mystery Science Theater 3000 The Movie Starring Mike Nelson, Bill Corbett, and Kevin Murphy Dr. Clayton Forrester (Trace Beaulieu) figures he can rule the world if he deadens his subjects' brains by making them endure terrible movies. Exploiting his access to nearby satellite-dwellers Mike Nelson (Michael J. Nelson) and his robot pals, Crow T. Robot and Tom Servo (Kevin Murphy), Forrester makes th...

Who stole Return of the Jedi? Sean shares a story about a 1980s teenager who stole a full theater print of Star Wars Return of the Jedi.    The Box Office is strong at the top but good movies are still being ignored.    The Devil Wears Prada 2    Directed by David Frankel    Starring Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci    Miranda Priestly struggles against Emily Charlton, h...

We open the show talking about the box office, Michael, the Michael Jackson biopic is a worldwide blockbuster, having made over $218 million dollars worldwide. Jeff talked about his longtime Michael Jackson fandom and where Michael exists for him in terms of legacy, Michael Directed by Antoine Fuqua Starring Jaafar Jackson, Colman Domingo, and Nia Long The story of pop superstar Michael Jackson --...

This week on the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast , we unwrap a mix of horror, character-driven storytelling, and a true cinematic classic! The Mummy (2026) Directed by Lee Cronin Lee Cronin brings a fresh, likely more visceral take to one of Universal's most iconic monsters. We discuss how this new version stacks up against past iterations and whether it successfully breathes new (or undead) l...

Show Notes for Episode 711 – Faces of Tuscany Death This week on the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast , we're covering a packed weekend at the movies with romance, horror, psychological thrills—and a darkly iconic classic. Whether you came for Tuscany or terror, we've got you covered. You, Me & Tuscany A sun-soaked romantic escape that leans into charm, scenery, and second chances. Does it deli...

Brain Candy Directed by Kelly Makin Starring The kids in the Hall A pharmaceutical scientist creates a pill that makes people remember their happiest memory, and although it's successful, it has unfortunate side effects.

Down Periscope Starring Kelsey Grammer, Rob Schneider, and Lauren Holly Cmdr. Tom Dodge is not thought of very highly among his fellow Navy officers. So when he's offered the captain's seat on a decrepit boat that is part of a simulated challenge on the water, no one expects much from him. Set on getting his underdog crew in line in order to win the event, Dodge must face off against his nemesis,...

This week Jeff and Sean roast Apple TV for yet another failure in promoting their new movies. We also talk Box Office, is the Box Office back? It was a pretty big weekend. New this week The Drama Directed by Kristoffer Borgli Starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson A happily engaged couple get put to the test when an unexpected revelation sends their wedding week off the rails. They Will Kill You Di...

Directed by Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Freedman This documentary highlights the historical contexts that gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgenders have occupied in cinema history, and shows the evolution of the entertainment industry's role in shaping perceptions of LGBT figures. The issues addressed include secrecy -- which initially defined homosexuality -- as well as the demonization of the homos...

Movie News Oscar Ratings Drop... Maybe Moana Live Action Looks Bad Val Kilmer Rises from the Grave in A.I RIP Valerie Perrine Project Hail Mary Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller Starring Ryan Gosling and Sandra Huller Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory slowly returns, he soon discovers he must solve t...

The 1996 Academy Awards Amy, M.J and Sean watched the 1996 Academy Awards a cursed broadcast that features awards for Kevin Spacey and Mel Gibson as well as Mira Sorvino winning an Oscar in a Woody Allen movie, Mighty Aphrodite, and a pre-show Harvey Weinstein jump scare.

Jeff and Sean recap Oscar night. Jeff picked more winners than Sean after Sean went all in on Sinners and came up with a low number of wins. One Battle After Another was a great Best Picture choice but both Jeff and Sean felt Sinners was a deserving winner New Movies Reminders of You Directed by Vanessa Casswill Starring Maika Monroe and Tyriq Withers After a perfect outing with her boyfriend, Ken...

On this episode we remember a pair of lesser-known stars who passed away. Sean gives an update on Movies of the 80s. New Movie The Bride Directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal Written by Maggie Gyllenhaal Starring Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale In 1930s Chicago, groundbreaking scientist Dr. Euphronious brings a murdered young woman back to life to be a companion for Frankenstein's monster. What happens...

The Late Shift Directed by Betty Thomas Starring John Michael Higgins, Kathy Bates, and Daniel Roebuck Actual A.I description of The Late Shift on Google: David Letterman (Daniel Roebuck) vies with Jay Leno (Kathy Bates) and his manager (John Michael Higgins) to succeed Johnny Carson, retiring from "The Tonight Show."