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
Interstellar - "like Inception, but Space" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:06
Listeners were SHOCKED when they learned David hadn't seen Interstellar, and actually MAD when James said he thought it was over-rated. Well, we watched it...but was it as good as everyone says? Follow @CarpoolCritics on…
Dolittle - OMG we've made a great mistake :/ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:21
We didn't watch the trailer. We just knew Iron Man was in this movie. If there's any consolation for what happened next, it's that we saved you from making the same mistake... Follow us @CarpoolCritics on Twitter!
Parasite - Korean names are hard! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:34
An opportunistic family has infiltrated Linus Media Group and supplanted the hosts. Just kidding, it's Riley, James, and David again :) Follow us on Twitter @CarpoolCritics !!
New Year's Episode: Top 3 Movies of the Decade! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:17
What are the three best movies from the past ten years? Well, some people have better taste than others... Follow us @CarpoolCritics on Twitter!
Inception - Great or just Good? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:54
It's a discussion about a movie inside your podcast app inside your phone. I NEED TO WAKE UP Follow us on Twitter @CarpoolCritics !!
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:12
Best Star Wars ever, or steaming pile on your entire childhood? Follow us @CarpoolCritics on Twitter!
Star Wars: Who's the biggest fan? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:29
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker comes out this week but before we see it, we need to get some things off our collective chest... Follow us @CarpoolCritics on Twitter!
Knives Out - Surprise best movie of the year? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:02
A classic whodunnit with a modern twist- from the director of Star Wars: The Last Jedi...but James thought it was 'meh'. Follow us @CarpoolCritics on Twitter!
The Shining 2 - Doctor Sleep [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:19
Too much Stephen King and not enough Kubrick makes Jack a dull boy. P.S. If you think the audio sucks, we upgraded for the next episode! Follow us on Twitter @CarpoolCritics !!
Terminator: Dark Fate [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:20
It was supposed to be the first real sequel since Judgement Day. It wasn't. Ps. if you hate the audio quality, don't worry: we upgraded in Episode 3. Follow us on Twitter @CarpoolCritics !!