Secondhand Film Critics

In this episode of Secondhand Film Critics, our hosts reveal that they've never seen the 2003 classic "School of Rock"! Listen as they discuss all aspects of the film, including Jack Black's comedic style, bowties, and how the child acting standards of 2003 compare to today. Have thoughts about this topic? Email us at secondhandfilmcritics@gmail.com and maybe we'll read your comment in an upcoming...

On this episode of Secondhand Film Critics, our hosts and guests After Credits get their heads in the game to discuss the greatest trilogy of all time: High School Musical. Listen as they discuss casting choices, Ryan's hats, and potential Halloween costumes for the East High crew.  Have thoughts about this topic? Email us at secondhandfilmcritics@gmail.com and maybe we'll read your comment i...

It's officially (almost) summer, and our Secondhand Film Critics are kicking it off with the new series Summer of Star Wars. Each month this summer, they will release a new episode touching on one aspect of the Star Wars universe. This month: The Prequels! Listen as our hosts are joined by Sterling and Jacob of the podcast "Up Up Download" to discuss all things prequels including Jar Jar Binks, Po...

In this episode of Secondhand Film Critics, the hosts chat about the 93rd Academy Awards... reactions to the wins in every category, the new format and structure of the show, the change of awards order, and a new trivia segment idea for next year's awards!  Have thoughts about this topic? Email us at secondhandfilmcritics@gmail.com and maybe we'll read your comment in an upcoming episode! Soc...

In this episode of Secondhand Film Critics, the hosts chat about the 93rd Academy Awards... who will win in each category, who they wish would win, and what movies were snubbed.  Have thoughts about this topic? Email us at secondhandfilmcritics@gmail.com and maybe we'll read your comment in an upcoming episode! Socials: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/secondhandfilm Instagram: https://www.in...

On this episode of Secondhand Film Critics, Noah and Kayla follow up their "Will the Coronavirus Kill Movie Theaters?" episode by looking back at the past 365 days of movie news! Topics covered include theater closings/re-openings, HBOMax day-and-date releases, and how streaming services have responded to the pandemic! Have thoughts about this topic? Email us at secondhandfilmcritics@gmail.com and...

This week on Secondhand Film Critics Noah and Kayla reveal a shocking secret: they've never seen the Ocean's Trilogy (Oceans 11, 12, and 13)! Join them as they talk through all three of the films, give their thoughts on Don Cheadle's accent, and determine if Brad Pitt or George Clooney is hotter.  Email us: secondhandfilmcritics@gmail.com Noah's Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/NoahJH/...

This week, our Secondhand Film Critics add on to Cinema Swap! Listen as they chat about The Breakfast Club and Game Night, talk about pizza at the movies, and share their favorite board games! Email us: secondhandfilmcritics@gmail.com Noah's Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/NoahJH/ Kayla's Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/kaylaphaneuf/ Twitter Acct: https://www.twitter.com/secondhandfi...

In this directors cut edition of Secondhand Film Critics, Noah is joined by Zachary Smith-Michaels to discuss the cinematic event of 2021: Zack Snyder's Justice League! Listen as they talk through the entire history of the DCEU and give their thoughts on both the 2017 Justice League and the Snyder Cut.  The Reel Boys website: https://reelboyspodcasts.com/ Zach's Social Handle: @Smichaels72 Za...

In this episode of Secondhand Film Critics, we review Disney's newest original animated feature, Raya and the Last Dragon. Listen as we chat the design of animated dragons, the king of soup recipes, and queer baiting in Disney content.  Email Us: secondhandfilmcritics@gmail.com  Noah's Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/NoahJH/  Kayla's Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/kay...

In this episode of Secondhand Film Critics, we step into the land of TV with a review of the Disney+ miniseries WandaVision! Peter Kochanek joins us to discuss not just our thoughts on the show, but also our feelings on Marvel in general, and the role social media plays in how we consume popular media. Peter's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/becauseimpk Peter's Twitter: https://twitter.com/PeterKoch...

In this episode, the Secondhand Film Critics announce the nominations and winners of the second annual Secondhand Film Awards... the only film awards that really matter this awards season! Listen to find out who takes the SFA for best actor, best score, best dog, and many more! Noah's Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/NoahJH/ Kayla's Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/kaylaphaneuf/ Twitte...

In this episode of Secondhand Film Critics, our hosts are joined by Brooke Solomon and Jordan Gustafson of The Queer Quadrant podcast to take part in another movie tag! Eight questions are tackled, including some movie outfits we steal and our dream Criterion releases. Also, Muppets! Queer Quadrant Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0jyVoxYDobpuv6Q2PvbYa6?si=JrMmJIQ7S9igIn9wTFpYcw Queer Quadra...

In this episode, your Secondhand Film Critics share their thoughts on To All the Boys I've Loved Before, To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You, and To All the Boys: Always and Forever. Listen to hear all things Peter Kavinsky, John Ambrose, and Lara Jean.  Caroline's Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/victorious_char Noah's Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/NoahJH/ Kayla's Letterboxd: ht...

It's another splish splashin' episode of We've Never Seen, the show where our hosts watch a popular movie that, for some reason, they've never seen! This week, they're joined by Hanna from the "yours truly hanna e" podcast to discuss the 1952 classic, Singin' in the Rain. Listen for some cool background on the film, Kayla's thoughts on 1920's parties, and our opinion on Gene Kelly vs. Donald O'Con...

This week, our Secondhand Film Critics introduce a new series: Cinema Swap! Listen as they chat about Cool Hand Luke and Phantom Thread, come up with fancy new nicknames for each other, and do a little beatboxing.  Noah's Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/NoahJH/ Kayla's Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/kaylaphaneuf/ Twitter Acct: https://www.twitter.com/secondhandfilm Instagram Ac...

***TW: Some Reference/Discussion of Childhood Sexual Abuse and Trauma (35:40 - 45:50)*** This week, our Secondhand Film Critics present another "Triple Feature", the show where special guests come on and share their own, personalized Triple Features. Today, they are joined by Xander Williams, who shares how he's been consuming content in quarantine, the movie he thought was too romantic as a kid,...

In this episode on Secondhand Film Critics, our hosts look back on 2020 movies, share their Top 10 2020 releases ranked, some of their other favorite watches of 2020, as well as what 2021 is going to look like for the podcast!  Noah's Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/NoahJH/  Kayla's Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/kaylaphaneuf/  Twitter Acct: https://www.twitter.com/se...

In this episode of Secondhand Film Critics, our hosts are just jazzin' as they discuss the Pixar's newest film: "Soul"! Both non-spoiler and spoiler sections are included and topics range from plot holes, to jazz, to the portrayal of POC in animated movies. Listen to the end to hear where the film fits into both Noah and Kayla's Pixar rankings! Reviews of Soul by POC: - https://hyperallergic.com/6...

It's almost that time folks! December 25th is right around the corner and to celebrate our Secondhand Film Critics will be creating their very own Hallmark movie! Join Noah, Kayla, and Santa (Peter Kochanek) as they act through a Hallmark movie totally improvised. You can expect a tree lighting, hot cocoa, a cooking montage, and so much more! Will they succeed in creating a new Hallmark classic? L...

In this bonus episode, the Secondhand Film Critics talk about High School Musical: The Musical: The Series: Holiday Special. Listen as Noah and Kayla go through each set piece in the special and decide if it "jingle jangles." Noah's Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/NoahJH/ Kayla's Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/kaylaphaneuf/ Twitter Acct: https://www.twitter.com/secondhandfilm Instag...

In this episode, the Secondhand Film Critics review new 2020 holiday releases! Listen along as we chat about Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey, HSMTMTS Holiday Special, Lego Star Wars Holiday Special, Happiest Season, Dear Santa, Princess Switched: Switched Again, The Christmas Chronicles 2, and some of the best Hallmark Channel has to offer this December.  Noah's Letterboxd: https://www.let...

In this episode of Secondhand Film Critics, our hosts discuss David Fincher's highly anticipated film "Mank"! Listen for some facts about the production, opinions on the film, and their thoughts on it's Oscar chances. Also for Noah and Kayla's multiple failures at pronouncing Mankiewicz. Noah's Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/NoahJH/ Kayla's Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/kaylaphane...

The holiday season is upon us and our Secondhand Film Critics are kicking it off with a special edition of We've Never Seen, the show where our hosts watch a popular film that neither one of them has seen before. In this episode, Kayla and Noah watch the 1988 classic "Die Hard" and determine once and for all if it is or isn't a Christmas movie!  Noah's Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/N...

In this episode of Secondhand Film Critics, Vincent 'Chenzy' Graziano, returns to talk about his favorite trilogy of all time AND favorite movie all time... Back to the Future.  Join your hosts as they journey back in time and share their thoughts on one of the greatest science fiction series to be made thus far.  Chenzy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuperChenzy Chenzy's Instagram: http...