James Lindsay and Brandon Stables

Polarized

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A podcast about the movies that audiences and critics disagree on the most according to Rotten Tomatoes.

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May 18, 2026

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Episodes

Berry Gordy's The Last Dragon 17.05.2023

In our last episode of our Berry Gordy series we are jumping into a martial arts comedy heavily inspired by Bruce Lee movies. Before we do that, we give a brief concert update, check out some wacky Yelp reviews from places like Wetzel's Pretzels, and finish off the episode with our new game Review Blitz.

The Wiz 25.04.2023

We are taking a trip through the not so wonderful land of Oz in order to continue our series on Motown and Berry Gordy. In this Oz there is a Michael Jackson scarecrow, a colorless void of a Munchkinland, and trippy visuals that belong in a fever dream. Critics: 41% Audience: 65%

Mahogany 01.04.2023

Polarized is jumping into a three part series of Berry Gordy films starting with a film starring Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, and Anthony Perkins. We take our time breaking down both the telescope and car wreck photo shoots as well as the unloaded gun tussle. Critics: 30% Audience: 76%

Revenge (2018) 21.03.2023

We are wrapping up our series of revenge movies with Revenge: The Movie. We attempt to break down all of the big choices throughout the film, interpret the hatred from the audience side, and rank all of the vengeance movies we have covered. Critics: 93% Audience: 58%

Law Abiding Citizen 13.03.2023

Revenge is a dish best served with steak, mac and cheese, and steamed asparagus. Polarized is forging on with another Vengeance Man movie, this time starring Gerard Butler as a master tinkerer hell-bent on dismantling the system from under Jamie Foxx's feet. We struggle with Gerry B's horrific methods, give a few Oscar predictions, and play a solo game of Magnetized featuring a Brandini favorite f...

The Punisher (2004) 07.03.2023

We are continuing our series of revenge movies with The Punisher, who's super power seems to be vengeance. Throughout the conversation we touch on the frayed journey of Marvel films, revisit James Bond and our feelings on No Time to Die, as well as attempt to translate the political reaction that might affect the polarizing scores of revenge movies. Critics: 29% Audience: 63%

Unhinged 28.02.2023

It's an Unhinged episode as we ramble through the slasher-esque plot, break down the ethos of Russell Crowe's nameless villain, and play a brand new game that is also nameless. Critics: 48% Audience: 77%

Grandma's Boy 20.02.2023

WE'RE OFF THE RAILS. IN FACT THERE ARE NO RAILS. Critics: 15% Audience: 85%

Phantom of the Opera 12.02.2023

WE ARE ALL PHANTOMS. WE ARE ALL CHRISTINES. Critics: 33% Audience: 84%

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas 05.02.2023

It is a very special episode this time on Polarized where we are visited by an old friend to talk about a movie that is dear to our hearts. We take a trip through our history as friends and pick out new things to notice in a movie we have seen countless times. Critics: 49% Audience: 89%

Ad Astra 29.01.2023

The Polarized Kingdom and blarj are taking a space voyage to Neptune where we will reminisce about our past polarizing movie adventures, compare this movie to some of our other sci-fi favorites, and come out the other side polarized ourselves. Critics: 83% Audience: 41%

Dear Evan Hansen 16.01.2023

We are jumping into one of our most polarizing movies yet in this high school musical based on the Tony award winning show. Brandini, The Forever Guest, and their temporary guest work through the age criticisms of the lead actor, decry the "family friend", and play a rousing game of Magnetized. Critics: 29% Audience: 88%

National Treasure: Book of Secrets 08.01.2023

We are going to sequel land where there's new locations, characters, and reasons to watch the first one instead. In NT: BOS Rage Cage is loose, Aquafina is a plot element, and Helen Mirren rejoins the family a la Fast and the Furious. Happy 69th episode! Critics: 36% Audience: 67%

National Treasure 02.01.2023

In our last episode of 2022 we jump back into Bruckheimer territory with a Nicolas Cage feature. We joke about conspiracy theories, wrestle with the grittiness level of Indiana Jones ripoffs, and try to get to the bottom of the reason of tucked in shirts on middle aged men.

Just Friends 22.12.2022

Two friends discuss a Christmas movie about friends during Christmas. Critics: 42% Audience: 71%

It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas 12.12.2022

In order to jump into the holiday season, the Polarized kingdom is playing host to the Muppets for their lesser known straight to TV 2002 holiday special. We list our favorite Muppets, have a back and forth about It's a Wonderful Life, and watch some commercials from 2002. Critics: 82% Audience: 51%

The Trip to Greece 07.12.2022

On this episode, we attempt to accomplish a similar feat as the movie we are discussing. Two friends share a conversation and make each other laugh while attempting to discuss art and culture. Critics: 88% Audience: 50%

The Trip to Italy 19.11.2022

Two buddies are taking a trip to Italy while two other buddies record a podcast about it. Before that we chat about the effects of internet taste-makers and critics who tell you how to think and what to like, including a notorious Scorcese list. After that we take in all of the sights, cuisine, and impressions to find out which is our favorite. And for the first time ever, we play a single player...

Don't Worry Darling 10.11.2022

Gear up for a movie that is polarizing for reasons beyond what is seen on screen. We get into the drama surrounding the production of Olivia Wilde's second directorial venture before we decipher the twist. Along the way we run into an old friend, review a funky aged rum, and play a little game of Magnetized. Critics: 39% Audience: 74%

Malignant 31.10.2022

In order to wrap up Spooktoberfest 2022 properly we brought back our good friend Danny so we can put our heads together and hash out the dividing scores for James Wan's newest horror classic, Malignant. We share how we have grown as horror fans, revel over the multiple twists that occur, and witness the most impassioned review in the history of the Polarized kingdom. Critics: 76% Audience: 52%

Oculus 14.10.2022

For round two of Spooktober Fest 2022 we are bringing Oculus into the Polarized kingdom. We rally over our mutual love for director Mike Flanagan, reminisce over high school film class, and question the hate that audience members share for this movie. Critics: 75% Audience: 53%

Paranormal Activity 07.10.2022

It's Spooktoberfest yet again in the Polarized kingdom and we are starting with a found footage classic that spawned a slew of sequels and knock-offs. With our trusty guest Christian, we run through our feelings of the found footage genre, share our paranormal experiences, and even experience some of our own during the recording! Critics: 83% Audience: 57%

Death to Smoochy 14.09.2022

Join us for the first episode of our series of Polarizing Robin Williams films! With our lovely guest Alex, we share our history with the actor before taking a plunge into the shady world of kid show mobsters. And to wrap it up, we play a little game of Magnetized. Critics: 42% Audience: 66%

Silent Hill 09.09.2022

In the conclusion of our series on video game to movie adaptations, we take a trip to Silent Hill and dive into a video game neither of us have played. First, we review our most recent concert together, then we delve into the history of the game series and why it was so popular. After we share our thoughts on the movie and rank all of the movies we have covered in our video game movies series.

Resident Evil (2002) 25.08.2022

In our continuation of our series on video game adaptations, we not only watched Resident Evil but also played some of the games in preparation of this week's episode. Along with our special guest we recount our memories of the video game series and compare it to the movie trapped in the music and style of 2002. After that we jump into another round of the new hit game, Magnetized. Critics: 35% Au...

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