The Critics Club by Ranting Media

The Critics Club is back to start the holiday season the only way they know how: by arguing about movies. This episode dives headfirst into the eternal debate — Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? What starts as a simple question turns into a full breakdown of what defines a Christmas film, whether setting matters more than theme, and how audience tradition can override original intent. Along the way,...

00:00 — Jim Forgot the Topic The coldest open imaginable. Jim admits he thought this episode was about remakes. Geoff and David lose it. 03:00 — “Okay, Welcome to The Critics Club…” The trio finally introduces the actual episode: Top 10 Movies Based on a True Story. Geoff goes first because apparently he’s the only one prepared. 05:30 — #10: Cool Runnings (Geoff) This immediately causes a fight ab...

What makes a great adaptation? The Critics Club crew dives into their Top 10 Adaptations , ranking the movies that brought books, plays, and even video games to life on the big screen. From classics like The Godfather and The Princess Bride to modern hits like Ready Player One and Crazy Rich Asians , we debate what worked, what didn’t, and why some stories thrive in translation while others fall f...

Welcome to Critics Club: Deep Cuts — a new series where we take a more focused dive into a single film. This time, it’s the haunting, unforgettable Japanese horror classic: Audition (1999), directed by Takashi Miike. What happens when a grieving widower looks for love... through a fake movie audition? Jim and Geoff walk through the film’s surreal structure, disturbing tonal shift, and ambiguous en...

The Critics Club: Superman Review (With Special Guest Louis) Geoff and Louis dive deep into James Gunn’s Superman , breaking down everything from the casting of David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan to Lex Luthor’s darker edge. They debate how this version stacks up against Man of Steel , gush over the film’s standout score, and discuss the impact of new characters like Krypto. Plus, the duo looks...

The Critics Club – Top 10 Film Scores of All Time 00:00 – Intro & Ground Rules Geoff, Jim, and David set the stage: what counts as a great score, who gets to decide, and why The Dark Knight might be overrated (or not). 10:00 – Geoff’s Top 10 Film Scores Geoff opens strong with emotional heavyweights and big cinematic moments— 1917 , Up , and The Social Network all make appearances. 42:00 – Jim’s T...

The Critics Club: Crashing Cannes 2025 Geoff and Jim (with David off enjoying some well-earned PTO) decide to crash the Cannes Film Festival—metaphorically, of course. Why should the French have all the fun deciding what counts as "cinema"? From Spike Lee’s Highest to Lowest to Ari Aster’s pandemic-weird Eddington , the guys take you through their favorite (and least favorite) selections from this...

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The Critic's Club has it's home at https://www.rantingmedia.com. Tune in for fresh reviews, new podcasts, and more! Friends come and meet once a month at the Critics Club to discuss their favorite movies, tv shows, video games and much more. Some are more right than others, but that’s half the fun. Join Jim, David and Geoff as they duke it out over their latest opinions. Tune in to our podcasts an...

We're BACK with our Top 10 Movies of the 2010s! Buckle up as Jim, David, and Geoff dive headfirst into a decade packed with cinematic brilliance. From the stylish swagger of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood to the neon-soaked visuals of Tron: Legacy and the relentless drive of Whiplash , this list has it all. Will their picks match yours, or are they completely off the mark? Only one way to find out!...

Welcome to The Critics Club ! This time, we’re counting down our Top 10 Films of the 1970s—from cinematic game-changers to beloved cult classics. Join Jim, David, and Geoff as they reveal their picks, explore what makes these films unforgettable, and discuss why they’ve stood the test of time. Hint: expect everything from the galaxy-spanning epic of Star Wars: A New Hope to the iconic drama of The...

Welcome to The Critics Club . This Halloween, we’re counting down our Top 10 Horror Movies of All Time —from the eerie classics to unsettling modern thrillers. Join Jim, David, and Geoff as they reveal their picks, dive into what makes these films unforgettable, and discuss the subtle horrors that stay with you long after the credits roll. Hint: expect everything from Hitchcock’s chilling mastery...

The Critics Club: Top 10 Movies of the 2000s We're BACK with our Top 10 Movies of the 2000s! Join Jim, David, and Geoff as they reveal their favorite films from the decade. Can you guess which movie we all agreed on? Hint: There's a bit of Shrek, some Hot Fuzz action, and even a taste of Inglourious Basterds in the mix. Welcome to The Critics Club, the podcast where friends meet monthly to discuss...

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Geoff and David dust off their old show the Reel Reporters once again to talk about the new Fallout TV series. There's a lot of spoilers, so if you haven't watched the show yet--tune away. So grab your Nuka-Cola and strap on your Pip-boy, we're heading out into the very vivid and fun wasteland that is one of the few video game adaptations that doesn't suck. Does this mean Reel Reporters is back? M...

I...Have no more words after what happened in this episode. Friends come and meet once a month at the Critics Club to discuss their favorite movies, tv shows, video games and much more. Some are more right than others, but that’s half the fun. Join Jim, David and Geoff as they duke it out over their latest opinions. Tune in to our podcasts and read our lovely reviews at https://www.rantingmedia.co...

We did one of those fashionable 2023 Year in Review podcasts (but you know, actually AFTER 2023 ended, because doing these in November is just plain RUDE to the last two months of the year) with a slight peek into 2024. We're back after a hiatus (!) and no promises on when the next episode will come out but another one...soon? Friends come and meet once a month at the Critics Club to discuss their...

Three weeks have been passed and this was stuck on Geoff's Desktop cuz he's lazzyyyyyyyyy Enjoy Friends come and meet once a month at the Critics Club to discuss their favorite movies, tv shows, video games and much more. Some are more right than others, but that’s half the fun. Join Jim, David and Geoff as they duke it out over their latest opinions. Tune in to our podcasts and read our lovely re...

WE ARE BACK! The guys talk WWDC and Summer Game fest 2023! Does anyone really care about a $3K headset? Let us know! Friends come and meet once a month at the Critics Club to discuss their favorite movies, tv shows, video games and much more. Some are more right than others, but that’s half the fun. Join Jim, David and Geoff as they duke it out over their latest opinions. Tune in to our podcasts a...

Friends come and meet once a month at the Critics Club to discuss their favorite movies, tv shows, video games and much more. Some are more right than others, but that’s half the fun. Join Jim, David and Geoff as they duke it out over their latest opinions. Tune in to our podcasts and read our lovely reviews at https://www.rantingmedia.com/ 

BUT THE MONEY, DUTCH! Enjoy our deep dive into Red Dead Redemption 2 and how it's now Jim's favorite game of all time. Friends come and meet once a month at the Critics Club to discuss their favorite movies, tv shows, video games and much more. Some are more right than others, but that’s half the fun. Join Jim, David and Geoff as they duke it out over their latest opinions. Tune in to our podcasts...

We talk about sports in games, Jim does a new intro, and we delve into how ChatGPT writes the latest Sounds of the Void article. Friends come and meet once a month at the Critics Club to discuss their favorite movies, tv shows, video games and much more. Some are more right than others, but that’s half the fun. Join Jim, David and Geoff as they duke it out over their latest opinions. Tune in to ou...

The episode devolves into old men talking about appliances, we get the dementia and resurface topics again, and Jim does a hot take ranking of Kevin Smith films. It's RANT ON Friends come and meet once a month at the Critics Club to discuss their favorite movies, tv shows, video games and much more. Some are more right than others, but that’s half the fun. Join Jim, David and Geoff as they duke it...

Thirty years later, Todd and Jim finally admit Geoff is right: Red Dead Redemption II is amazing. Nick joins halfway through to say his piece; Geoff confuses actors, and all the topics we thought we needed are get thrown out the door. RANT ON, baby! Friends come and meet once a month at the Critics Club to discuss their favorite movies, tv shows, video games and much more. Some are more right than...