The Most Potato

Whose side are you on? The Most Potato crew review and discuss A24's biggest budget film yet, "Civil War." We discuss the harrowing experience of a new American civil war breaking out and what it means to be a journalist in this near future dystopia. Find us on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/themostpotato

Described as the next John Wick, "Monkey Man" proves to stand apart as its own unique action revenge story. Join us as we discuss how the movie goes beyond telling another revenge tale through explorations of Indian culture, identity, and survival through community and connections... and kicking major ass in a monkey mask! Find us on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/themostpotato

Ever wanted to get away with your lover to far off lands, chase your dreams, and run away from cops and criminal family members? Well, here's a movie you'll relate to! "Love Lies Bleeding" hit theaters this month and the Most Potato crew share thoughts on A24's latest romantic thriller. Join the discussion! Find us on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/themostpotato

Long ago, the animation fandom lived in harmony. Then, everything changed when the live action nation attacked! That's right! The Most Potato crew discuss Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender! Does it hold a candle to the beloved Nickelodeon series? Will it burn us like an abusive, war hungry dad the way the movie did? Join us on the couch and find out! Find us on all platforms: https://li...

Ever wondered about the one that got away? Well, Nora Moon has, and she's confronted with her past childhood love as she moves forward in the best picture nominee "Past Lives" from A24. The Most Potato crew discuss what it means to reconnect with a past you thought was gone and themes of destiny and unexplored possibilities. Anyone else have that Katy Perry song stuck in their heads?...

The Most Potato crew kicks off the February Date Night series where we review romance films all month long; in honor of Valentine's Day! We're kicking this series off with a review of the 1999 film The Best Man. We discuss themes of forgiveness between friends and lovers when they have wronged each other. Join us for this fun and thought provoking discussion! Find us on all platforms: http...

Have you ever wanted revenge against your father for making you mixed race? So does Mizu! On this episode, Jess and Alvin discuss Netflix's animated hit series, "Blue Eye Samurai," where a half-Japanese half-white woman becomes a samurai and quests for vengeance against her white father, along with 3 other powerful white men. We discuss the implications of revenge, mixed race identit...

Man, time sure does fly; especially when you're keeping up with new movies all year! Now that 2024 is here, Jess and Alvin, recap their top 10 best and weakest films watched in 2023. We also discuss our highly anticipated films coming in the new year. Join us for another fun discussion! Find us on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/themostpotato

We've got a 2 for 1 special for y'all this week! We're reviewing 2 films from Japan back to back; The Boy and the Heron and Monster! Join us as we delve into the legendary Hayao Myiazaki's supposed final film from Studio Ghibli. As well as a fun, in-depth discussion on Hirokazu Kore-eda's latest thriller, Monster. Find us on all platfroms: https://linktr.ee/themostpotato

The legendary Godzilla is back with a brand new movie from Toho studios! "Godzilla: Minus One" takes us back to post WWII Japan where the monster brings a new terror as the country struggles to rebuild. The Most Potato team digs deep into this dark and emotional reimagining of the iconic atomic breathing monster! Find us on all platforms: ⁠https://linktr.ee/themostpotato

Are you a fan of movies like "Sky High" or shows like "My Hero Academia?" Are you also a fan of cynical takes on the superhero genre? Well "Gen V" is here to save the day! From the world of "The Boys" we follow a group of unlikely heroes at a university that raises new up and coming superheroes. But things aren't quite what they seem. Join us for a discu...

Ya like jazz? Do ya also like anime?? Well "Blue Giant" is the perfect marriage between the two! Join us for an in-depth discussion on the new anime film adaptation of one of Alvin's most beloved manga series following the exploits of young up and coming jazz musicians trying to make it big in a dying music industry! Find us on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/themostpotato Find Alvi...

Can A.I. coexist with humans? It's an age old question that Sci-Fi stories constantly revisit. In "The Creator" we find ourselves asking this again. Now that the real world is experiencing the budding of A.I. what does this movie say about our relationship to it? Also, can robots have kids?! We discuss these questions and more on our review of "The Creator!" Find us on othe...

Have you ever tried to fit in with white America as a BIPOC, only to realize you were running away from your own culture and identity? Have you also had to fight a flesh eating demon while reconciling with your heritage? Well, Sam has in this latest indie horror film from Neon productions! We discuss whether or not "It Lives Inside" achieves the blending of cultural commentary and supern...

The long awaited live action adaptation of the legendary anime "One Piece" has finally come ashore on Netflix! Is this yet another dreaded dumpster fire in a long list of failed anime adaptations? Or is it a treasure to behold like the One Piece itself? Join us for our in-depth discussion and voice your opinions as well! https://linktr.ee/themostpotato

The first ever live action Latino superhero film, "Blue Beetle," just dropped! How does this film hold up? Is it the next biggest cultural shift in cinema since Black Panther, Shang-Chi, or the Spider-Verse films? Or is this yet another dud from the DC universe? The Most Potato crew discuss this and more! https://linktr.ee/themostpotato

A drug dealer, a sex worker, and a pimp walk into a bar.. and find out their whole town is being cloned by evil white scientists! Join us as we take a deep dive into the Netflix film "They Cloned Tyrone!" A sci-fi, mystery, comedy thriller that follows a trio of unconventional heroes, gives the cloning trope a fresh spin, and drops some truth bombs on systemic racism. You don't want...

On our pilot episode of The Most Potato podcast, we discuss A24's latest indie horror hit, Talk To Me. Directed by Danny and Michael Philippou, Talk To Me follows a young girl named Mia and her group of friends as they scramble to take control of their lives after they invite malevolent spirits during a party game involving an embalmed hand. Join us as we take a deep dive into the themes of gr...