The Backseat Critics

Send a text Support the show Hosted by Andrew and RJ, this Portland-based movie review podcast blends sharp takes, nostalgic dives, and unfiltered banter. Whether you're a cinephile or just here for the chaos, we've got movies covered — one awkward laugh at a time. Follow and subscribe for weekly episodes on cult classics, overlooked gems, and everything in between. Be sure to hit like i...

Send a text This week the critics dive into this nostalgia laden action/adventure from the 90s. Do the Power Rangers hold up well over time? Or does it all fall flat? I don't know. But listen to find out for sure: 00:00 - Intro 06:45 - 1 minute summary 08:03 - background on the movie 10:16 - Favorite Ranger 19:00 - Ivan Ooze 21:00 - Fight Scenes 28:20 - Megazords 36:00 - SNACKPACK 39:00 - Act...

Send a text Support the show Hosted by Andrew and RJ, this Portland-based movie review podcast blends sharp takes, nostalgic dives, and unfiltered banter. Whether you're a cinephile or just here for the chaos, we've got movies covered — one awkward laugh at a time. Follow and subscribe for weekly episodes on cult classics, overlooked gems, and everything in between. Be sure to hit like i...

Send a text Today we are reviewing the 1994 comedy sci-fi: Tammy and the T-Rex. Starring Denise Richards as Tammy, and Paul Walker as the T-Rex. Listen to our honest review now! 00:00 Beach Bums Never Die & intro 05:30 - Summary 09:52 - Caterpillars (the insects) 13:49 - We finally talk about the movie 22:47 - Napoleon Dynamite character?! And more! Support the show Hosted by Andrew and RJ, th...

Send a text Strap in folks - we're going straight back to the 90s to visit on this band, which withstood the test of time: The Spice Girls. This is their feature length debut, with a hopeful sequel coming up, introducing the Spicimatic Universe. Maybe this time it'll be written by Jon Favreau. Support the show Hosted by Andrew and RJ, this Portland-based movie review podcast blends sharp...

Send a text Join us this week as we talk Bon Jovi, Pez and Michael Jackson. This movie first appeared in 1986 at Disneyland as part as an all immersive cinematic event to draw the crowds in. While we may be missing the immersion - we watched this movie! Support the show Hosted by Andrew and RJ, this Portland-based movie review podcast blends sharp takes, nostalgic dives, and unfiltered banter. Whe...

Send a text  We're back at it again! This year we brought on Mr. Bob & Cas from the Play No Games Podcast to review the 2009 classic: Dragonball: Evolution. We talk about our favorite high school parties in DBZ, using bodies as a bridge across lava and stray dogs! Check out the Play No Games Podcast: - Instagram: @lookhere.playnogames - YouTube:  @playnogamespodcast  Support the show Host...

Send a text Let's go! This movie is a classic schlocky holiday movie since 1964. Want to know who would win? Santa or Martians? Is the title true? What is this movie about? Is it as bad as we thought? Find out the answers to these and more in this new episode from the Backseat Critics: Movie Review Podcast. Andrew and RJ dive straight into bad movies, Disney movies, nostalgic movies and give...

Send a text 06:10 - Do heist movie tech specialists all DIE?! 08:56 - Immediately a problem with this movie 09:42 - ELF PARTY 18:43 - Santa’s Cult 20:59 - More Plot Holes, and Boa Constrictors 25:19 - Final Thoughts Support the show Hosted by Andrew and RJ, this Portland-based movie review podcast blends sharp takes, nostalgic dives, and unfiltered banter. Whether you're a cinephile or just h...

Send a text Join us this week for 2000’s The Grinch? Is it good? Is it bad? Does it even matter? We dive in to find out if this is even a Christmas classic. Support the show Hosted by Andrew and RJ, this Portland-based movie review podcast blends sharp takes, nostalgic dives, and unfiltered banter. Whether you're a cinephile or just here for the chaos, we've got movies covered — one awkw...

Send a text 10:06 - Summary 11:50 - Who was the better kisser? Michael Keaton v. Michelle Pfeiffer 15:00 - How did we feel about Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman? 22:14 - WHAT? Moments 41:20 - Final Thoughts Support the show Hosted by Andrew and RJ, this Portland-based movie review podcast blends sharp takes, nostalgic dives, and unfiltered banter. Whether you're a cinephile or just here for the...

Send a text Hey there, movie buffs! Grab your corn because in this episode, we're gobbling up Jim Henson's "Turkey Hollow." Join us for a ride through this corn filled world, filled to the edge with corny creatures and the kids movie classic: DIVORCE. We'll be dishing out laughs as we chat about the dumbest moments and  hat makes this flick a corn-rific watch! Turkey Hollo...

Send a text 00:00 - Intro & News (people defecating in line at Disneyland) 08:22 - We FINALLY talk movie 15:55 - The Official Snack of The Backseat Critics 16:53 - Dating tips 19:37 - MORE Free Birds 21:30 - No Wildlife  30:00 - Final Thoughts Support the show Hosted by Andrew and RJ, this Portland-based movie review podcast blends sharp takes, nostalgic dives, and unfiltered banter. Whether y...

Send a text 00:00 - Intro & Arthur 06:45 - Shaq on his off-time 09:12 - News - Disney's live action Snow White 13:57 - One minute summary 15:00 - Let's just talk about this movie 26:50 - What?! Moments 39:40 - What would you do with a genie? 51:50 - Final Thoughts Support the show Hosted by Andrew and RJ, this Portland-based movie review podcast blends sharp takes, nostalgic dives, a...

Send a text Cas from Play No Games is joining The Backseat Critics  to sink our teeth into "Mom's Got a Date with a Vampire" (2000) this week. We'll dissect this fang-tastically cheesy family comedy and see if it's more laughable than lovable. Join us for a vampiric critique that's worth sinking your teeth into! 00:00:00 - Intro & Guest Cas 00:06:58 - News - Disne...

Send a text In this episode of The Backseat Critics, the best Portland based movie review podcast, we explore the bonkers universe where animatronics come to life and start killing people at "legally not Chuck-e-Cheese". Our hosts tackle the FNAF film with ridiculous theories, animatronic antics, and plenty of laughs. Join us for a night of absurdity as we try to keep away from actually...

Send a text Well, this week on The Backseat Critics: Movie Review Podcast, we're in for a real treat as we summon the ghost of '90s made-for-TV movies with "Halloweentown" (1996). Get ready for a spine-tingling journey into the mystical land of comically absurd creatures and low-budget magic. Join us as we revel in the over-the-top performances, cringe-worthy special effects, a...

Send a text Today we are talking the 2019 Lovecraftian sci-fi/horror: Color Out of Space, starring Nicholas Cage and some llamas!  00:00 - Intro/News 09:29 - One Minute Summary/Overview 13:34 - Characters 21:03 - Scenes 29:38 - Top Mutations 39:24 - Final Thoughts Support the show Hosted by Andrew and RJ, this Portland-based movie review podcast blends sharp takes, nostalgic dives, and unfiltered...

Send a text Support the show Hosted by Andrew and RJ, this Portland-based movie review podcast blends sharp takes, nostalgic dives, and unfiltered banter. Whether you're a cinephile or just here for the chaos, we've got movies covered — one awkward laugh at a time. Follow and subscribe for weekly episodes on cult classics, overlooked gems, and everything in between. Be sure to hit like i...

Send a text Welcome to The Backseat Critics the podcast where we dive deep into the world of cinematic "genius."  Join us as we dissect every glorious moment of this masterpiece, from its over-the-top kills to its dramatic showdown between two of the most iconic villains in horror history. We'll also explore the film's unintentional comedy, discuss its place in the horror genre...

Send a text Hold onto your steering wheels, folks, because Fast 10 is here to push the boundaries of logic and storytelling like never before! Vying for that Oscar. Get ready for a turbocharged overdose of numbing plot twists, plot holes big enough to drive a tank through, and characters with more lives than a cat on a hot pursuit. MORE PEOPLE RETURN FROM THE DEAD. Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto Mi...

Send a text In this episode of The Backseat Critics featuring Jordan from Beach Bums Never Die, we take on the wildly entertaining world of "TMNT: Mutant Mayhem." As we break down the film's over-the-top action sequences, quirky characters, and unique humor, we can't help but chuckle at the sheer audacity of it all. So tune in for a lighthearted review that explores the fun sid...

Send a text Well, well, well, brace yourselves for a truly "elemental" experience in this episode. Pixar's "Elemental" is here to dazzle us with its groundbreaking take on, you guessed it, the elements! Get ready for a rollercoaster as we dissect the film's remarkable ability to turn something as simple as water, earth, fire, and air into a profound, life-altering jou...

Send a text  Welcome back to another episode of The Backseat Critics, where we take a deep dive into the world of "meh" cinema and dissect the blockbusters with unfiltered honesty. In this episode, we're strapping ourselves in for a bumpy ride as we rev up our engines to discuss the much-hyped Fast Saga franchise, a series that has taken the term "fast and furious" to new...

Send a text Prepare to be transported into a world where the past and present collide, and where the spirits of the mansion hold more than just memories. Join us on this spectral journey as we offer our unfiltered opinions, reviews, and final verdict on "Haunted Mansion" (2023). Whether you're a fan of the original attraction, the previous film adaptation, or simply love a good ghos...