This week on Secondhand Film Critics we discuss some things we've been watching this Spooky Season, such as Carved, Cabin In The Woods, and Trick 'r Treat. Later on Noah talks about some of the new releases he's seen, like Joker 2 and Saturday Night. Will we ever have a one topic podcast episode again? Who knows! Question of the week: What is the b…

This week on Secondhand Film Critics we are assigned the task of reviewing the newest DreamWorks film: The Wild Robot. Afterwards we get into some of the other stuff we've been watching/doing, including more The English Teacher, Megalopolis, and the Twenty One Pilots concert! Our Socials:Website: https://secondhandfilmcrit.wixsite.com/secondhandfil…

On this episode we revisit the 1988 classic, Beetlejuice, as well as review the newly released sequel! Other topics include, FX's The English Teacher, the new Hogwarts Quidditch Game, and why Daniel Jones is the worst quarterback of all time. Question of the week: Recommend us an obscure spooky movie! Our Socials:Website: https://secondhandfilmcrit…

On this episode of Secondhand Film Critics we shoot the shit, discussing topics ranging from this year's top Oscar contenders to the Word of Promise New Testament Audio Youth Edition. Later on we partake in the first ever Fall Movie Draft, picking movies in 6 categories to create the ultimate list of must watch fall films. Question of the week: Who…

In the episode we discuss Cuckoo, the new horror/thriller starring Hunter Schafer. After that we dive into the latest announcements from D23 and lament the death of cinema/creativity. Other topics include the 3D rerelease of Coraline, the 1987 classic Summer School, and what the plot of a GOOD Incredibles 3 would look like. Most people's question o…

We felt it! We chased it! We saw Twisters (with an S)!!! In this episode we finally review Kayla's most anticipated movie of the year. First we get into the theater experience, as well as the comparison between the Dolby & IMAX releases, before diving into what did and didn't work for us. After that we talk about a bunch of other random movies we'v…

This week on the podcast we start by discussing some of the smaller new releases we've seen recently (Kinds of Kindness, MaXXXine, Robot Dreams). After that we get into an initially non-spoiler discussion about our thoughts on this year's most hyped horror film: Longlegs. A warning is given before we get into spoilers! Our question of the week: Wha…

On this delayed episode of Secondhand Film Critics, we discuss a variety of the things we've been watching over the past month, from new releases (Inside Out 2, Thelma, The Bikeriders) to old (Fear Street trilogy, Everybody Wants Some, Midnight Cowboy). Also in this episode: Noah's thoughts on The Bear Season 3, the thing that makes most online mul…

This week on the pod we discuss Furiosa, as well as Mad Max Fury Road, since that's what people are talking about these days (two weeks ago). After that's out of the way we dive into the good stuff, like the 911 season finale, Anyone But You (6 months after it released), and a review of the new Twenty One Pilots album. Is this still a movie podcast…

On this episode we dive into an array of topics, the most prominent being the newly released A24 film I Saw The TV Glow. Later on we discuss some other things we've been watching, including Vanilla Sky, Working Girls, and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia! Our question of the week: If you could get ONE movie related tattoo, what would it be? Our So…

On this episode of Secondhand Film Critics we cover all the things we've been watching recently, including the Tobey Maguire Spiderman re-releases, new movies (The Fall Guy, Challengers, Civil War), and our excitement for the upcoming "Twisters!" Our question of the week: Forgot again we are the worstOur Socials:Website: https://secondhandfilmcrit.…

It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's Secondhand Film Critics back again to save film criticism! In this episode we get into what we've been up to in the past several months, how the podcast will look going forward, and probably talk way too much about TV and video games for a podcast that's supposed to be about movies. Our question of the week: Lite…

We're going on hiatus! With the new SAG-AFTRA podcasting guidelines, Secondhand Film Critics will be on a break until strike negotiations are resolved. While we’re not a part of SAG-AFTRA ourselves, we stand in solidarity with the members who are striking right now. We wouldn’t have the movies we love and talk about on this podcast without the peop…

Hi Barbie! The time has finally come for us to reveal the double feature of the decade, comprised of Greta Gerwig's Barbie and Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer. With so much build up, did these film's live up to the immense hype, or were they not Kenough to win us over? Our question of the week: "What is your favorite Christopher Nolan movie?" Email…

Tom Cruise saves the movies and Ethan Hunt saves the world! We're joined by Mission: Impossible expert, Danny Gaylord from Film is Lit podcast, to talk about the newest installment in the Mission franchise. Listen as we discuss the incredible stunts, how this ranks compared to the rest of the films, and what makes this action/drama actually so funn…

Get your cargo shorts ready, because it's time for another episode in our Summer of Twilight! This episode we discuss the 2010 film Eclipse and try to determine why the Twilight craze has had so much longevity. Other discussions include Jacob's wardrobe choices, why we are (reluctantly) Team Edward, and if Ice Spice has seen the Twilight films!Our …

This week on the podcast we are joined by returning guest Peter Kochanek to share his personalized triple feature of Nine to Five, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and Free Guy! Join us as we journey through this unlikely pairing of films, discovering connections on the way in things like their inclusion of IP, their criticism (or uplifting) of capitalist …

This week we dive headfirst into Asteroid City. In our most pretentious episode yet, we talk about how this film is a true extension of Wes Anderson's filmography, the meta points in the script, and how Wes' writing has transformed over the years. So join us on the train to Asteroid City as we rave about our favorite director's newest masterpiece. …

This week we get into our ELEMENT by discussing Pixar’s latest theatrical offering: Elemental. Does the movie hold water, or does it fizzle out? Listen for the answer to this question, as well as discussions about steam babies and Pixar’s first ever non-binary character! Our question of the week: "What is your favorite Pixar short?” Have thoughts a…

Hello biceps! This week we're back with our Summer of Twilight where we're talking about the famed second film in the series Twilight: New Moon! We discuss the behind the scenes of the hit sequel to Twilight, our feelings on Jacob's new role in the series, and share some of our favorite iconic lines from the film. Our question of the week: "What wa…

This week we websling our way through multiple dimensions to discuss the long anticipated sequel to 2018’s Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse. Does the movie live up to the hype? Is the animation somehow even better than the original? Will Noah ever marry Hailey Stienfeld?? Answers to two of those questions, and more, are revealed right here! Our qu…

This week we're traveling under the sea to talk about Disney's newest addition to their live action cinematic universe, The Little Mermaid. Listen as Noah and Kayla talk about what makes Disney live action movies feel like just a cash grab for the studio, why the underwater scenes were so disappointing, and whether or not the additional Lin-Manuel …

This week we sink our teeth into the Twilight series by tackling the one that started it all! We discuss the movie’s history, our feelings upon watching it for the first time, and cast a totally real 2023 reboot. Keep an eye on the feed throughout the summer for this series’ other four episodes releasing monthly! Our question of the week: "What fan…

We're digging into the discourse! On this episode of Secondhand Film Critics, Kayla and Noah revisit the LGBTQ+ indie classic, Call Me By Your Name. Listen as they share their thoughts on the book to film adaptation, who really should have played the role of Oliver, and why the aesthetic is truly unmatched. Our question of the week: "What movie are…

Come and get your…new Secondhand Film Critics episode! This week we discuss the MCU’s latest installment and the final film of James Gunn’s acclaimed trilogy: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Listen as we unpack what made this movie feel more fresh & exciting than other recent Marvel films, diving into the production design, performances, music, dir…

This week on Secondhand Film Critics we look back on the first four months of the year and share some of the things we've been watching! Listen as Noah shares his thoughts on some 2023 horror/thriller releases like Scream VI, Knock at the Cabin, Infinity Pool, and Beau is Afraid, Kayla revisits some of their favorite childhood classics, and why Kie…

This week on the show we are joined by Hannah Smith to share her own curated Triple Feature! Listen as we discuss Freaky Friday (2003), Inside Out, and The Big Sick, both as individual films and as compliments to each other. As we go we learn a lot about each other, such as why one of these movies gives us PTSD and when the worst (best?) time to wa…

This week on Secondhand Film Critics, we head down to Florida to discuss one of A24s first films: Spring Breakers. How did we feel about this famously conflicting movie, one that somehow features both Skrillex needledrops and gangsters performing questionable acts on guns. We get into all that and more on this episode of SPRRINNNGG BREAAAKKKK! Our …

This week on Secondhand Film Critics we enter Mushroom Kingdom and join the Super Mario Bros on an adventure! Our friend Elijah Boisvert, the Nintenerd himself joins us to talk about the Nintendo easter eggs in the movie, Jack Black's performance of a lifetime, and whether or not Chris Pratt actually pulled off the iconic Mario voice. Our question …

This week on Secondhand Film Critics we look through our seeing stone to rediscover the world of Spiderwick in this latest entry into our series Childhood Classics. We discuss why we think this movie actually holds up, the recent return of family fantasy, and why more kids movies should be less epic. Come join us on this- BIRRRRDDDD! Our question o…

In this episode of Secondhand Film Critics, your hosts talk about the final (?) installment of the John Wick series featuring Keanu Reeves. Yeah. Listen as they share their thoughts on the fight sequences, what the future of the franchise might look like, and who the star of the movie truly is. Our question of the week: "What is your favorite actio…

We're 33% into the decade so it's time to share our favorite movies of the 2020s so far. Listen as your hosts chat about some of their favorite theater experiences of the decade, what films truly saved the movies (according to Tom Cruise and ourselves), and who they think should play Robin in The Batman sequels. Our question of the week: "What is y…

Another Oscars show has come and gone, full to the brim of awkward jokes, questionable wins, and a few awesome moments! Listen as we recap what we thought of the show and what we might have changed if we were in charge. We also make some predictions for NEXT year’s Oscars, which will definitely all come true! Our question of the week: "Give us your…

It's that time of year again! We're giving you our thoughts on all the nominations for the 2023 Oscars Ceremony! Listen for thoughts on who would win a "best daddy" category, what movie Noah thinks is going to sweep, and why Kayla reasons that the Oscars needs to be pushed back to February again. Our question of the week: "What is this year’s bigge…

This week on Secondhand Film Critics we announced the nominees and winners of our fourth annual Secondhand Film Awards! Listen to hear us do some Oscar-worthy Paul Dano impressions, find out what animal friend won our hearts this year, and what movie was truly the best picture of 2022! Our question of the week: "What category would you add to the O…

This week on Secondhand Film Critics we talk about the first movie in Phase Five of the Marvel Cinematic Universe... Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania! Listen as Kayla and Noah rave about Jonathan Majors' performance, share what they'd like to see in the multiverse (spoiler: it's probably not appropriate), and why Ant-Man may actually not be *as* b…

This week on Secondhand Film Critics we talk about the Magic Mike franchise, including Magic Mike (2012), Magic Mike XXL (2015), and Magic Mike's Last Dance (2023). Listen as they find out their own stripper names, chat about why it's so perplexing that people rate the second movie so high when it's actually bad, and how studios under market movies…

This week on Secondhand Film Critics we talk about the time loop classic Groundhog Day for it's 30th anniversary! Listen as your hosts share their favorite time loop scenarios in the film, why Kayla has issues with the ethicality restraints of said time loop, and why Noah thinks this is a 5-star movie. Our question of the week: "What would you do i…

This week on Secondhand Film Critics we continue our annual tradition of recapping the last year in film, discussing some movies we liked, some we didn’t, and revealing our official Top 10 Ranking. After the break, we dive into our lists of the 2023 movies we are most looking forward to and reveal our podcast plans for the coming year. Listen to he…

It's time for another Cinema Swap! On this episode, Noah and Kayla talk about the 1999 cult classic But I'm a Cheerleader and the 1968 comedy film The Odd Couple. Listen as they share their thoughts on what makes a satirical film successful in its messaging, who should star in a remake of The Odd Couple, and what modern movie they personally think …

In this edition to the Pulitzer Prize award-winning series Childhood Classics, your hosts journey to Neverland to dissect Steven Spielberg’s much maligned film: Hook. Is the movie really as bad as people say, or is it the “classic” we remember it to be? Listen as we find out, all while braving the waters of strange plot holes, questionable romances…

In our first episode of the new year, Kayla and Noah are joined by Jamie and Bhavna from the Bloody Broads podcast to chat about the new Blumhouse horror film, M3GAN. Listen as they share their thoughts on the PG-13 rating, the commentary on the dangers of AI and the tech industry, and why kids should not be playing with collectibles. Our question …

After 13 long years, James Cameron is finally back with his water-obsessed follow up to 2009’s “Avatar.” Listen as we DIVE into this film to talk about our anticipations, the theater experience, likes, dislikes, and everything in between! The 2016 films’ “The Great Wall” and “Warcraft” also somehow get a mention.Have thoughts about this topic? Emai…

You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch! In this holiday-themed episode, Noah and Kayla share their thoughts on some of the new 2022 holiday releases! From HBO Max Originals like 'A Christmas Mystery' and 'A Christmas Story Christmas' to Netflix Originals 'Falling for Christmas' and 'Scrooge: A Christmas Carol' and even on to Disney+ series 'The Santa Clause…

Ho ho ho! It's that time of year again... where we create our very own Hallmark Christmas film. Listen as Kayla shares what 2022 Hallmark movies to avoid this year, which ones you should make a priority, and why Hallmark is actually getting better at making movies. Then, Kayla and Noah create their annual Hallmark Christmas movie. This year, they w…

In this episode of Secondhand Film Critics, we are joined by Caroline Roberts to talk about some of the new 2022 releases we've watched in October and November. Listen as Kayla shares some of her favorite animated movies she's watched including Wendell & Wild and My Father's Dragon, Noah and Caroline chat about Timothee Chalamet's newest work, Bone…

In this episode of Secondhand Film Critics, we embrace the in-between by talking about our favorite “Almost-Christmas” movies! Joe Miller returns to the pod to discuss what separates an “Almost Christmas movie” from a normal Christmas movie, and what the requirements are for both those categories. Sidebars include the work of Charles Dickens, when …

In this episode of Secondhand Film Critics, Kayla and Noah talk about the highly anticipated Black Panther sequel, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Listen as they share their thoughts on the Black Panther mantle being passed on, what this movie means for the future of the MCU, and whether or not they're excited for Phase Five. ***Go to 13:35 to skip…

In this episode of Secondhand Film Critics, Kayla and Noah decide to talk about one of the greatest movies ever made... When Harry Met Sally! Listen as they share their favorite scenes in the movie, whether or not they think Kendall Roy would be a stan of the film, and why this is the perfect movie to watch in November. ***Go to 11:48 to skip past …

This week on Secondhand Film Critics we’re wrapping up our Lost Weekend Film Festival XV series featuring special guest, Andy Gyurisin, the founder of Lost Weekend with a closing interview. Get the scoop on how LWXV went, what Andy's favorite screenings were, some of his favorite moments from the weekend, and what things he learned from this festiv…