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

Warcraft 11.08.2022

In our continuation of video game adaptations, we are discussing Warcraft. Throughout the episode we reminisce over our history with the franchise including our recent WoW playthrough and seeing the film in theatres together. Critics: 29% Audience: 76%

Uncharted 04.08.2022

If Indiana Jones and Lara Croft had a baby then he might be Nathan Drake in Uncharted, our second video game movie adaptation that we chose to discuss. Before we get into the movie we introduce a new segment called Concert Review and take a trip down Paul Verhoeven alley. We also play our first full version of the new hit game "Magnetized". Critics: 40% Audience: 90%

Pokemon: The First Movie 21.07.2022

The Polarized Kingdom is taking a trip through the world of Pokemon in its first movie from 1998. We jump right into the conversation with our favorite Pokemon as well as our history with the games, cards, and show. Then we chuckle about the dedication of Team Rocket, delve into Giovanni, and compare this to other animation of the time. Critics: 16% Audience: 64%

Super Troopers 14.07.2022

It's a super duper silly episode this week as we discuss Broken Lizard's 2001 comedy Super Troopers. We giggle our way through the plot while we also rank mixed candy bags and our story of going to see Welcome to Mooseport together. MEOW! Critics: 36% Audience: 90%

The Greatest Showman 30.06.2022

This week we sing our way through the music of a movie based on the life of P.T. Barnum starring Hugh Jackman. We highlight our favorite songs, voice our feelings on Hugh Jackman, and even list our Chrisopher Nolan movies from best to worst. Critics: 56% Audience:86%

The Butterfly Effect 23.06.2022

The Great Brandini and The Forever Guest are diving into a time machine movie where the time machine is a journal and the mind of one Ashton Kutcher. Join us as we attempt to psychoanalyze the filmmakers as well as ourselves throughout a discussion of one of the most upsetting movies to exist. Critics: 34% Audience: 81%

Green Street Hooligans 15.06.2022

Join us this week as a couple of Yanks discuss a post Lord of the Rings Elijah Wood movie dealing with soccer/football hooliganism. We start the episode catching up on birthdays and concerts then move on to hashing out the plot, and even strike a comparison between this and our last movie, Boondock Saints.

The Boondock Saints 03.06.2022

This week we are covering a cult classic movie that is heavily favored by audience members over critics. The discussion begins with our feelings on karaoke, moves on to "movies that bros are upset you haven't seen", and continues with us raving about Willem Dafoe. Critics: 28% Audience: 91%

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales 26.05.2022

Our Pirates of the Caribbean voyage comes to a rest at the fifth and final installment, Dead Men Tell No Tales, where an ashy ghost played by Javier Bardem chases a vendetta against Jack Sparrow. As we wrap up our feelings on the franchise, we arrive at more questions with the rules of the universe as well as the potential future of the story.

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End 19.05.2022

In our second installment of our Pirates of the Caribbean series we are tackling our longest movie with two very special guests. We cover the rushed production cycle, the movie's depiction of the afterlife, and of course Keith Richards.

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest 12.05.2022

We are setting sail on our first ongoing series of the podcast as we dive into the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise with its first sequel, Dead Man's Chest. Accompanied by our guest Bryan, the episode begins with an exploration of rum before we share our histories with the franchise as well as our mutual love for the amusement park ride where it all began.

Step Up 05.05.2022

It's party time on the Polarized podcast and we are stepping it up with a romantic movie told in the spirit of dance starring a young Channing Tatum. With our special guest Kaylo, we work through the predictable plot that includes a surprisingly dramatic moment near the end.

I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry 28.04.2022

It's wedding season here on Polarized and we are tackling a Happy Madison production where Adam Sandler plays the most heterosexual man ever to grace the silver screen. The podcast lives up to its namesake as opinions arrive divided as well.

The Wedding Date 21.04.2022

We are traveling back to 2005 to attend a wedding with Debra Messing and a male escort played by Dermot Mulroney. The episode kicks off with The Great Brandini regaling us with stories of his weekend at Coachella before our guest shares some real life experiences on set with Dermot Mulroney.

Wicker Park 13.04.2022

Wicker Park is definitely a movie and we watched it. It is heavily favored by audiences over critics and features heavyweights from 2004 like Josh Hartnett, Diane Kruger, and Matthew Lillard. We try to decipher the series of events that occur in this movie while also reminiscing over music and other types of movies coming out in 2004. Critics: 27% Audience: 79%

The Mechanic (1972) 07.04.2022

We are traveling back to the 70s to watch a polarizing Charles Bronson movie during a time when Rotten Tomatoes didn't exist. Throughout our discussion we try to uncover the many mysteries of Bronson like his hands and moustache, revel in the dirt bike chase with an explosive ending, and drool over 70s attire. Critics: 33% Audience: 65%

I'm Thinking of Ending Things 31.03.2022

Polarized podcast is taking a trip through a slice of Charlie Kaufman's mind and parsing the heavily existential mood with a lively discussion. We break down each of our histories with Kaufman's work, share personal anecdotes, and discuss why this movie is so polarizing. Critics: 82% Audience: 49%

Poetic Justice 23.03.2022

We are wrapping up our stretch of 90s movies with John Singleton's Poetic Justice featuring Janet Jackson and Tupac Shakur. Throughout the discussion we share our feelings on road trip movies, the stellar cast, amazing soundtrack, and even touch on our fish and chips preferences.

Class Act 17.03.2022

Polarized is back in session talking about another 90s movie with hip hop duo, Kid 'n Play. We cover everything from wax museums, horny high schoolers and teachers, and also the heavy handed anti-drug message curated by Pauly Shore. Critics: 17% Audience: 73%

The Mighty Ducks 02.03.2022

Polarized is keeping the 90s theme going with an audience favorite Disney movie. We compare and contrast The Mighty Ducks to other faimily sports comedies that were popular at the time, rehash Gordon Bombay's DUI incident, and touch on the subsequent sequels/shows in the Quackverse. Critics: 21% Audience: 65%

Night at the Roxbury 23.02.2022

The Polarized podcast is back with a fan-favorite 90s comedy that is despised by most critics. Join us as we explore 90s club fashion, music, and the many influences from Lorne Michaels. What is love anyways? Let's find out.

Gloria Bell 16.02.2022

Love is in the air at the Polarized podcast and we watched another A24 movie so you already know we are feeling good. Join us for a discussion about the effortless talents of Julianne Moore, the slew of red flags that John Turturro's character presents, and the message of self-love that resonated with both of us. Critics: 91% Audience: 46%

Collateral Beauty 04.02.2022

We are diving deep into Collateral Beauty and asking all the big questions of life. What is your why? Does gaslighting your friends help them overcome grief? Also, what is collateral beauty anyway? We attempt to answer some of these questions and more while also deciding if the movie deserves to have such an amazing cast. Critics: 14% Audience: 64%

Antz 26.01.2022

This week we are digging into one of two ant movies that was released in 1998 and it's not A Bug's Life. Antz takes on an extremely similar story but comes from a new studio at the time, Dreamworks. We parse through the similarities and differences between the two, reminisce over 1998, and dish about the studio drama leading up to this movie. Critics: 92% Audience: 52%

Empire Records 19.01.2022

Another movie from the 90s is up for discussion today as we explore the world of Empire Records, a cult classic that made a notable mark on audience members, not critics. In this episode we discuss casting decisions, notorious movie meddling, and compare the effects of this movie to the impact of Euphoria with our guest Cara. Critics: 31% Audience: 83%

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