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by Bob Zerull
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| 9/2/26 | We Love Tim Curry | Blue Beetle is getting a second chance as a supporting character in Man of Tomorrow Coyote Vs. Acme Directed by Dave Green Starring Will Forte, Lana Condor, John Cena, and Wile E Coyote When ACME products fail him one too many times in his dogged pursuit of the Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote decides to hire a down-on-his-luck lawyer to sue the corporation. Finding Emily Directed by Alicia MacDonald Spike Fearn and Angourie Rice When a lovesick musician is given the wrong number for his dream girl, he teams up with a driven psychology student to find her. Together, they spark a hilarious, campus-wide frenzy that tests their own hearts and ambitions along the way. It Ends Directed by Alexander Ullom Starring Phinehas Yoon Out for a late-night drive, friends turn onto a never-ending, two-lane hellscape surrounded by untold horrors and cosmic forces beyond their understanding. Crammed inside a jeep with miles stretching infinitely ahead, they face a choice: embrace their new existence or fight to escape it. Buddy Directed by Casper Kelly Starring Cristina Milioti, Keegan Michael Key Dressed as a unicorn, a beloved children's TV host reveals his true self as a dark and violent force of nature. Classic The Career of Tim Curry | — | ||||||
| 9/2/26 | 1996 - Jack | 1996 Jack Starring Robin Williams After an unusually short pregnancy, Karen Powell (Diane Lane) gives birth to a baby boy whose body ages much faster than the normal rate. With her husband, Brian (Brian Kerwin), Karen raises their son, Jack (Robin Williams), who appears to be a 40-year-old man when he is only 10. Though Jack ages rapidly physically, he is mentally and emotionally still a young boy, which causes him considerable difficulty. Eventually, Jack gains the support of his peers, which helps him live a fuller life. | — | ||||||
| 9/1/26 | 1996 - Chain Reaction | Chain Reaction Starring Keanu Reeves At a Chicago university, a research team that includes brilliant Eddie Kasalivich (Keanu Reeves) experiences a breakthrough: a stable form of fusion that may lead to a waste-free energy source. However, Dr. Paul Shannon (Morgan Freeman) has ties to a private company that wants to exploit the technology, so Kasalivich and Dr. Lily Sinclair (Rachel Weisz) are framed for murder, and the fusion device is stolen. On the run from the FBI, they must recover the technology and exonerate themselves. | — | ||||||
| 8/31/26 | We Love Camp Miasma | This week, Jeff laments Jason Universe and Sean can't stop laughing at the 'new' Jason Voorhees. New Movies Tony Directed by Matt Johnson Starring Dominic Sessa and Antonio Banderas Nineteen-year-old Anthony Bourdain stumbles into the chaotic world of a restaurant kitchen, setting off a summer that shapes the course of his life. Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma Directed by Jane Schoenbrun A queer director making a slasher franchise sequel becomes obsessed with casting the original film's "final girl," leading both women into psychological and sexual chaos. Classic The life, legacy and film career of Dolly Parton | — | ||||||
| 8/19/26 | We Love Hayden Panettiere | Hayden Panettiere passed away at age 36. Jeff and Sean pay tribute to a lovely, far too young actress we love. Screaming Mad George, a legend of special effects passed away, he was 69. Yet more tribute is paid. The End of Oak Street Directed by David Robert Mitchell Starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan MacGregor The End of Oak Street follows the Platt family whose idyllic suburban street is suddenly transported into a prehistoric world, forcing them to band together to survive amid dinosaurs and other threats. This sci-fi survival thriller blends intense creature action with human drama, exploring suburban secrets and resilience under pressure. Praised for its thrilling set pieces, strong performances from Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, and Michael Giacchino's dynamic score, it offers a mix of nostalgic Amblin-style adventure and a darker, more menacing tone. Critics call it a fun yet sharp creature feature with humor, heart, and a vicious streak, though some note tonal inconsistencies. Maddie's Secret Directed by John Early Starring John Early Maddie's Secret follows a food influencer whose seemingly picture-perfect life masks a relapse into bulimia when the pressures of online fame and competition mount. Blending sharp comedy with heartfelt drama, John Early's acclaimed directorial debut uses campy, retro melodrama aesthetics to deliver an empathetic, non-exploitative portrait of eating disorders. Critics praise its bold style, emotional depth, and standout performances, making it a daring, worthwhile watch for fans of offbeat, character-driven stories. Classic Kate's Secret Starring Meredith Baxter Birney Kate's Secret (1986) follows Kate Stark, a seemingly perfect suburban wife and mother whose polished life hides a dangerous secret—she struggles with bulimia. As personal pressures mount, her health and relationships are put at risk, leading to a turning point that forces her to confront the illness. With sensitive performances, particularly from Meredith Baxter, the film tackles eating disorders in a poignant, educational way, making it a worthwhile watch for its message and social impact. | — | ||||||
| 8/14/26 | We Love Greg Araki | Jeff and Sean talk about weird, bad and cool neighbors. I Want Your Sex Directed by Gregg Araki Starring Cooper Hoffman and Olivia Wilde A nervous, horny young artist (Hoffman) gets a job as an assistant to an elite artist known for her boldly sexual work. When she invites him for casual BDSM sex he takes to it more than he expected to, but when feelings get involved, things spin out of control. One Night Only Directed by Will Gluck Starring Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro A fascist rom-com attempts to sell fascist ideas to the masses. Our Classic The Doom Generation Directed by Gregg Araki Starring Rose McGowan and Jonathan Schaech Teens Jordan White (James Duval) and Amy Blue (Rose McGowan) pick up a handsome drifter named Xavier Red (Johnathon Schaech). Red tends to create combustible situations -- for example, a trip to a convenience store leads to a clerk getting decapitated. Afterward, the trio voyages through small-town America, where Amy is accosted by various men claiming to be her lovers, and she and Jordan find themselves drawn to Xavier. But can any amount of sex lift the sense of doom hanging over them? | — | ||||||
| 8/6/26 | 1996 - Kazaam | Kazaam Directed by Paul Michael Glaser Starring Shaquille O'Neal Kazaam follows Max, a troubled boy who accidentally frees a wisecracking, 3,000-year-old genie from a boombox. Granted three wishes, Max navigates bullies, family issues, and his estranged father's shady dealings while Kazaam becomes both magical helper and unlikely friend. Despite its fantasy premise and kid-oriented humor, critics found it formulaic with weak acting and writing, though some younger viewers may still enjoy its lighthearted tone. | — | ||||||
| 8/5/26 | We Love Spider-Man Brand New Day | We're talking Adventure Figures with Jeff's collecting corner. The Box Office for Spider-Man was massive, an all time domestic record at $360 million dollars. Spider-Man Brand New Day Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton Starring Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jon Bernthal, Jacob Batalon, and Sadie Sink Spider-Man: Brand New Day follows Peter Parker as he starts over after the world forgets his identity, trying to live a normal college life while protecting New York on a more street-level scale. When a new threat emerges, he allies with unexpected partners, facing moral dilemmas and personal sacrifice. With Destin Daniel Cretton directing and a strong ensemble cast, early buzz praises its fresh emotional tone and grounded action, making it a highly anticipated MCU entry. Classic Blood Diner Directed by Jackie Kong Blood Diner (1987) is a campy horror-comedy where two brothers run a vegetarian restaurant as cover for collecting body parts to resurrect an ancient goddess. Packed with over-the-top gore, absurd humor, and outrageous set pieces, it plays as a spoof of grindhouse splatter films. Reviews are mixed—some praising its cult appeal and ridiculous fun, others finding it crass and uneven—making it best for fans of schlocky, tongue‐in‐cheek B‐horror. | — | ||||||
| 7/29/26 | We Hate Her Private Hell | Go Woke Go... to blockbuster status. The Odyssey continues to crush at the box office. Her Private Hell Directed by Nicholas Winding Refn Starring Sophie Thatcher, Havana Rose Liu, Charles Melton, and Dougray Scott An actress, Sophie Thatcher, longs for the attention of her distant, movie star father (Dougray Scott) who recently married her former lover, played by Havana Rose Liu. Meanwhile, an eerie mist settles over the city bringing with it the disturbing legend of The Leatherman, a faceless. Leather-clad killer who pursues women who are without their fathers. Meanwhile, a former American military man searches the mist for his missing daughter and or the chance of revenge against The Leather Man. Classic #1 The Neon Demon Directed by Nicholas Winding Refn Starring Elle Fanning, Jena Malone, and Desmond Harrington A 16 year old girl moves to Los Angeles to chase her dream of being a model and ends up consumed by the voracious, cutthroat industry. Classic # Titane Directed by Julia Ducournay Starring Agathe Rouselle A child who suffered a massive head injury in a childhood car accident grows into a gorgeous model with a serious fetish for cars and death. | — | ||||||
| 7/21/26 | buddy copsci-fi+3 | — | Jonathan BeutelTheodore Rex | — | Theodore RexWhoopi Goldberg+4 | — | 1h 05m 16s | ||
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| 6/3/26 | We Love Sally Field | On this week's I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast Jeff gets Gay-splained on the internet about Friends of Dorothy Sean won't stop investigating the disappearance of Tammy Lynn Leppert Mandolorian and Grogu finished behind a pair of original horror movies at the Box Office New Movies Backrooms Directed by Kane Parsons Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve After a therapist's patient disappears into a dimension beyond reality, she must venture into the unknown to save him. Remarkably Bright Creatures Directed by Olivia Hoffman Starring Sally Field and Lewis Pullman Through unlikely bonds formed during night shifts at a local aquarium, Tova, an elderly widow, learns of a life-changing discovery that may bring her joy and wonder once again. Pressure Directed by Anthony Maras Starring Andrew Scott and Brendan Frase The fate of the free world hangs in the balance as Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower and Capt. James Stagg faced an impossible choice -- launch the D-Day invasion or risk losing World War II altogether. Classic Chopping Mall (1986) Directed by Jim Wynorski Starring Paul Bartell and Mary Woronov The Blands from Eating Raoul appear in the first scene, steal the whole movie and leave nothing behind them. | — | ||||||
| 5/29/26 | We Love I Love Boosters | This week we're talking about Star Wars and the weird reaction to Mandalorian and Grogu Speculation that Mandalorian Grogu as a box office failure is weird. The Mandalorian and Grogu Directed by Jon Favreau Starring Pedro Pascal The evil Empire has fallen but Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they enlist the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin and his young apprentice Grogu. Passenger Directed by Andrew Ovredahl Starring Jacob Scipio and Lou Llobell A few weeks into their van life adventure, a young couple witnesses an accident that leaves the driver dead. Soon, they're being pursued by a demonic stalker who's impossible to outrun and follows them wherever they go. I Love Boosters Directed by Boots Riley Starring Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie and Demi Moore Professional shoplifters embark on a wild adventure as they target a cutthroat fashion mogul. | — | ||||||
| 5/20/26 | We Love Is God Is | Early buzz on The Mandalorian and Grogu Weekend Box Office Obsession Directed by Curry Barker Starring Inde Navarette and Michael Johnston After breaking the mysterious "One Wish Willow" to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic gets exactly what he asked for. However, he soon discovers that some desires come at a dark and sinister price. Is God Is Directed by Alishea Harris Starring Kari Young and Mallori Johnson Two sisters embark on an epic quest for revenge, confronting a charged family history that pushes them to extraordinary lengths. Classic Graduation Day Directed by Herb Freed Starring Starring Christopher George, Linnea Quigley Two sisters embark on an epic quest for revenge, confronting a charged family history that pushes them to extraordinary lengths. | — | ||||||
| 5/14/26 | 1996 - Mystery Science Theater 3000 The Movie | Mystery Science Theater 3000 The Movie Starring Mike Nelson, Bill Corbett, and Kevin Murphy Dr. Clayton Forrester (Trace Beaulieu) figures he can rule the world if he deadens his subjects' brains by making them endure terrible movies. Exploiting his access to nearby satellite-dwellers Mike Nelson (Michael J. Nelson) and his robot pals, Crow T. Robot and Tom Servo (Kevin Murphy), Forrester makes them watch a cheesy 1950s spaceship film. But when Mike and friends make funny comments throughout the movie and others that follow it, Forrester's plan looks increasingly flimsy. | — | ||||||
| 5/13/26 | We Love the Movies No One is Going to See | Who stole Return of the Jedi? Sean shares a story about a 1980s teenager who stole a full theater print of Star Wars Return of the Jedi. The Box Office is strong at the top but good movies are still being ignored. The Devil Wears Prada 2 Directed by David Frankel Starring Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci Miranda Priestly struggles against Emily Charlton, her former assistant turned rival executive, as they compete for advertising revenue amid declining print media, while Miranda nears retirement. Hokum Directed by Damian McCarthy Starring Adam Scott When novelist Ohm Bauman retreats to a remote inn to scatter his parents' ashes, he's consumed by tales of a witch that haunts the honeymoon suite. Soon, disturbing visions and a shocking disappearance force him to confront dark corners of his past. Mortal Kombat 2 Directed by Simon McQuoid Starring Karl Urban Johnny Cage joins other fighters in the ultimate, no-holds-barred battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn, a powerful tyrant who threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders. The Sheep Detectives Directed by Kyle Balda Starring Hugh Jackman, Julia Louis Dreyfuss, Bryan Cranston George Hardy is a shepherd who loves to read murder mysteries to his sheep, never suspecting that they can understand him. When George is found dead under mysterious circumstances, the sheep decide to solve the crime themselves, even if it means leaving their meadow for the first time and facing the fact that the human world isn't as simple as it appears in books. Classic Black Sheep Directed by Jonathan King Starring Danielle Mason Sheep-fearing Henry (Nathan Meister) returns to his brother's (Peter Feeney) New Zealand farm, hoping his sibling will buy out his share of the property. However, what he finds are genetically altered sheep that prey on humans and turn their victims into undead, woolly killers. Shear madness ensues as Henry, an animal-rights activist (Danielle Mason) and a farmhand (Tammy Davis) set out to stop the rampaging animals. | — | ||||||
| 4/29/26 | box officeMichael Jackson biopic+3 | — | MichaelMother Mary+1 | — | Michael Jacksonbiopic+4 | — | 1h 05m 33s | ||
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