They're Just Movies

They're Just Movies

Author: Carpool Critics Language: English Episodes: 160
Ever find yourself leaving the theater or turning off a streaming service with a head full of thoughts and no one to hash them out with? That’s the exact feeling They're Just Movies captures and bottles up every week. Hosted by the friends behind Carpool Critics, this podcast feels like pulling up a chair at a lively, sometimes chaotic, table where the only rule is a shared love for film. The conversations are deep dives, not dry lectures, fueled by the kind of enthusiasm only true nerds can muster. Expect spoilers as a matter of course-they’re diving into the endings, the plot twists, and the character arcs because that’s where the real conversation lives. It’s less about delivering a formal verdict and more about the joy of unpacking what worked, what didn’t, and why it all matters. You’ll hear the laughter, the friendly disagreements, and the genuine passion that comes from people who truly love talking about cinema. Whether it’s a brand-new blockbuster or a beloved classic, the discussion is always accessible, unpretentious, and rooted in the simple idea that these are stories to be experienced and debated, not just consumed. Tune in for a regular dose of that post-movie chat you’ve been missing.
Episodes
LotR: The Return of the King - I AM NO MAN! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:42:01
There's no denying Peter Jackson's final Lord of the Rings film is a triumph...but how does it stack up against Fellowship and Two Towers- and can the upcoming Amazon Prime series possibly compete? Get Private Internet A…
Soul - Pixar's never done THIS before... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:42
Soul is Pixar's tentpole film for 2020 (sorry, Onward) and stars Jamie Foxx and Tina Fey in what may be the least for-kids movie Pixar's ever made. Get Private Internet Access VPN and watch more movies today at https://l…
Wonder Woman 1984 - DC Does it Again... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:21
The 'Critics discuss DC Comic's Wonder Woman 1984 (WW84), the first movie to be simultaneously released in theaters and the HBO Max streaming platform. Get 20% OFF + Free International Shipping + 2 FREE Gifts @MANSCAPED…
LotR: The Two Towers - MEAT'S BACK ON THE MENU, BOYS! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:57
The 'Critics discuss the second Lord of the Rings movie (extended edition) and - in a special segment at the end - their favorite Christmas movies! Get Private Internet Access VPN and watch more movies today at https://l…
The Dark Knight Rises - I WAS BORN IN THE DARK [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:47:47
The final film in Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy, Rises is a big, ambitious, messy conclusion to one of the greatest superhero franchises of all time.
LotR: The Fellowship of the Ring - AND MY AXE! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:50:03
This is Part 1 of our coverage of Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings franchise! The 'Critics discuss the merits of the theatrical vs extended releases, and the ways in which the movie is better than the book!
Mank - Only Smart People Like this Movie [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:59
The 'Critics discuss David Fincher's new movie 'Mank'- written by his father Jack Fincher about a legendary screenwriter's journey writing Citizen Kane. Is it a work of art...or an impenetrable snoozer? That depends who…
Mortal Kombat - featuring Linus Sebastian [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:22
The 'Critics and special guest Linus from Linus Tech Tips argue over whether Mortal Kombat (1995) is campy on cringe on purpose or if that's just how the 90's looked. Get 20% OFF + Free International Shipping + 2 FREE Gi…
The Dark Knight - I'M NOT WEARING HOCKEY PADS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:17
The 'Critics discuss - possibly the best comic book movie ever - Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight. Heath Ledger's joker amazed audiences, while Christian Bale's incomprehensible Batman voice spawned hundreds of hilari…
No Country for Old Men - Is this country getting WORSE? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:43
No Country for Old Men swept the Oscars in 2007 despite being up against films like There Will be Blood and Zodiac. But is it better (or even different from) the Coen Brothers' previous classic, Fargo?