So I Married A Film Critic

Barry and Julia discuss this classic sci-fi film from 1978. They get into the mechanics of how the pod people arrive from space. Is it space sperm? They talk about the meaning of the film as a cult and fight against conformity. They wonder about public mud baths and how dog man was created. Barry also gets into his epic day walking around San Francisco on a self-guided Invasion of the Body Snatche...

A zany listener request, Barry and Julia talk about what it takes to be a Bounty Hunter, what this movie would be like if Cher was in it and who has the best mustache in Hollywood. Join us for a "Midnight Run" through this unexpected buddy comedy staring Robert DeNiro and Charles Grodin, a 70's hottie. Follow us on Instagram @soimarriedafilmcritic_podcast for more behind the scenes,...

Barry and Julia grab a broom and fly to the wonderful land of Oz for an epic time at Shiz University. Listen in for Barry's take on musical theater, talking goats and hiring actors who can't sing. Julia does her best Ga-Linda impression and thinks this movie definitely defies gravity even if it is way too long. Scandalocious material ahead. For more behind the scenes of the podcast, follow...

Would you take a mystery substance to be younger? That's the question asked in the unhinged, gory and overly long film, "The Substance." Barry and Julia discuss whether they would take the Substance, what's missing from this film, why they found it hilarious and the "Julia Scale" of scary movies. Let us know if you saw this one or if our episode encourages you to see it...

Your hosts, Barry and Julia, jump into the gladiator ring and talk about everything from Russell Crowe's replacement, how nasty the twin emperors are, Dondus the Monkey and if the US has it's own version of Roman entertainment. Bread and circuses, anyone? Join us as we talk about the history and the heros of this wild tale that jumped the shark, literally. Follow the show on Instagram @soi...

Barry and Julia delve into the 2024 body horror film "Night B*tch" starring Amy Adams as an exhausted mom turned...dog? Based on the critically acclaimed novel of the same name, this film got your hosts talking about parenthood, sleepless nights and whether "Mother" should have gotten back with her husband or murdered him. This discussion will resonate with anyone who has staye...

Barry and Julia are back with new episodes in 2025 and are starting with the controversial title, "It Ends with Us." What was once a surprise summer blockbuster has soured into a wave of bad press. Your hosts discuss the difference between a Meet Cute and a Meet Creepy Atop a Building, the likeliness of running a flower shop despite no visible customers, the bad flashbacks vs. the even worse prese...

The Fall may be out of print, but you'll have a chance to see it in theater's September 27, 2024 or on streaming after that on Mubi. In this episode we talk about this masterful work of art and storytelling, how we used to share this film with anyone who came over, all about stuntmen and how they really feel and why Lee Pace should be in more movies. Timecodes: 1:12 - The Cell, another Singh film...

Barry and Julia discuss why they heck they even chose to talk about this movie, who really makes the decisions for this podcast and their lingering regrets. Barry goes into detail on the sitcom nature of this film versus the first one, "Three Men and a Baby" and all of the ways this script has no tension or stakes. We talk about Tom Selleck, how he was the original Indiana Jones and why...

The fact that this film was even made, much less with Bruce Willis, is unbelievable. The only version available is the unrated directors cut. Good luck finding the original theatrical version. (If you do, Barry is interested in knowing where you found it.) We discuss the history of erotic thrillers, how Bruce Willis was able to succeed even though he made films like this, and all the ways this fil...

Cans! It's just CANS! We dive into the 1994 action film, Speed. We discuss Keanu Reeves playing a cop again, right after Point Break, his chemistry with Sandra Bullock and Jeff Daniels, if Dennis Hopper was the right choice for a villain, the crazy similarities between the movie and the OJ Simpson freeway chase and endless jokes about cans. Timecodes: 21:25 - White Bronco in Speed vs OJ Simpso...

"The Neverending Story" is a Gen X favorite, but kids still love this film. We talk about Bastian's terrible father, Barry's theory of who the book store owner really is, if Bastian can time travel, how we feel about the death of Artax, the name Bastian gives to the Child-like Empress and changes we would make to the ending. Let us know your thoughts in the comments and thank you for subscribing t...

It's been 25 years since "The Sixth Sense" and even if you know the twist it's a solid film with Bruce Willis giving a tour de force performance. Prepare yourself for spoilers if you've never seen it! We discuss Donny vs Mark Wahlberg, the movies of M. Night Shyamalan, our first experience with this film, if the movie plays fair with its premise and what this movie says about...

Of course we watched Kevin Costner's latest 3 hour western epic! We talked about all the storylines, our favorite scenes, how Luke Wilson ends up being a surprise pick for a cowboy, will Sienna Miller and Sam Worthington end up together, where does Jenna Malone go and why being the day time prostitute is a hilarious choice. This episode is audio only. To see our YouTube videos go to https://yo...

What happens when your hosts only have the unrated version of a movie? They watch it and give you the breakdown of 1992's most talked about film noir, Basic Instinct. Is the killer obvious in this movie? Your hosts are divided on that, but can agree that all of the characters are terrible and they're rooting for no one. Does Michael Douglas deserve a happy ending? Find out in this episode! Watch u...

Barry and Julia tag along with the road warriors and discuss where in this post-apocalyptic world they would live and work. Julia talks about the scene that almost ruined the whole movie for her while Barry discusses how he'd love to be employed by Imortan Joe. Rev up your engines for our last episode before we take a Summer break. So I Married a Film Critic will be back July 12th. Follow us on IG...

We jump back to the 1960s to discuss this Stephen King novela about four boys who take a journey to see a dead body. While the subject matter of this film is a little downbeat, we find some humor on their trip dodging trains, getting attacked by leaches, telling gross stories and dealing with their trauma. Highly recommend watching this coming-of-age movie if you’ve never seen it. Follow us on Ins...

We go back to the past and into the future to talk about the rise of the machines in the original "The Terminator." Discussions include how 80s everything is, time traveling naked, can James Cameron direct a love scene, should Kyle Reese have lived a little longer, and the quote that makes Julia swoon. So get your neon and large overcoat on and join us at Tech Noir for how technology will eventual...

Blood Simple, the first film directed by the Coen Brothers, takes us on the familiar film noir journey of affairs, murders and misunderstandings. Do Francis McDormand and John Getz have the passion to pull off their desire to be together? Why are there no curtains in anyone’s home? How would you clean up a murder scene? We get into all the details!

May the 4th be with you...Barry and Julia go back to the beginning of the Star Wars saga and discuss the much maligned Phantom Menace. Between talks of trade wars and Federation meetings, there's light saber battles, a Christ child, pod racing and Jedi who may or may not have their powers completely working. Not only was Jar Jar a mistake, but Liam Neeson looks embarrassed and bored, Anakin not ev...

Your hosts wear something borrowed, something blue for "My Best Friend's Wedding" (1997), the horror film where Julia Roberts tries to ruin everyone's lives. Julia wonders why this isn't a musical, while Barry is just grateful that Rupert Everett is in this. Also discussed- if a wedding can be broken up over a single email and if that original ending was actually a better fit...

Let's discuss the winding, labyrinth that is Christopher Nolan's magic drama "The Prestige." Who is the real bad guy in this film and are there any good guys? Does everyone have a double? Would you kill your clone? Would you trick everyone in real life in order to keep your magic a secret? Hear Barry's Michael Cane accent and Julia's question that officially stumped him. Then let us know if our th...

You may think you've heard us talk about Waterworld in other episodes, but we dive deep into the bananas plot of this over-budget wanna-be Mad Max. Why is Kevin Costner's character the Mariner so unlikable? Would you drink your own pee if you could? Is this film too dark in some parts? Would you rather be alone in Waterworld or a part of the pirate Smokers? And finally, Barry gives his take on how...

We've had the time of our lives...talking about this classic drama with Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze. It's the early 60s in the Catskills and Julia thinks going to the Kellerman's for the summer sounds like fun, while Barry thinks it sounds exhausting, like being on a cruise. Discussions include the true villians of the movie: Robbie and the old couple who steals, the terrible dialogue, a botc...

Hello, Clarice…how about a nice glass of Chianti? Barry finds the unexpected humor in this gothic horror film. Who’s the real villain of this movie? Hannibal or Precious the dog? Julia gives some safety advice on avoiding murder vans, helping people move furniture and the logic problems of Buffalo Bills living situation. Would you adopt the dog of a serial killer? All of these questions and more a...