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
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind - Manic Pixie Dream Movie [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:47
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind stars Jim Carrey exploring his more dramatic side as he tries to erase his memories of Kate Winslet. I mean, she did it first. Written by Charlie Kaufman and directed by Michael Gond…
There Will Be Blood (2007) - I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29:40
Paul Thomas Anderson wanted to make a nice happy movie about an oilman named Daniel Plainview and his nice pastor friend played by Paul Dano, but then highly-respected actor Daniel Day-Lewis came in and threw oily mud al…
O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) - This movie has a secret meaning! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:34
This wacky Coen brothers' movie is a Americana retelling of Homer's The Odyssey, starring George Clooney and John Turturro. Check out Secret Lab at https://lmg.gg/SecretLabTJM Get your Vessi shoes today at: http://vessi.…
Primer (2004) - The Best Time Travel Movie [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:17
Primer is one of, if not THE best movies about time travel ever made. Written, directed, produced, edited and scored by Shane Carruth, it features mind-melting twists, turns, and loop-de-loos. But does the fact that it r…
Starship Troopers (1997) - So Good That It's Bad [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:32
Half of us didn't know going in to this that Starship Troopers (1997) was directed by Paul Verhoeven, they same guy that made the secretly-kind-of-smart action sci-fi Robocop. Listen as the boys discover that violence IS…
Galaxy Quest - The Best Star Trek Movie! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:10
Starring Time Allen and Sigourney Weaver, Galaxy Quest is a Star Trek parody that ends up being one of - if not THE - best Star Trek films ever...at least, according to David. Get Athletic Green's AG1 today at: https://a…
What Rings of Power Does Right...and Wrong! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:39:39
Amazon Prime Video's Lord of the Rings show - the most expensive show ever - is finally here! It's been review-bombed, it's been accused of being overly woke, and now it's going to be mercilessly reviewed by a trio of ps…
The Master - We swear this Cult's made up... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:02
Check out Secret Lab at https://lmg.gg/SecretLabTJM Get your Vessi shoes today at: http://vessi.com/TJM You'd be hard-pressed to find a film with a more talented cast. Joaquin Phoenix and Phillip Seymore Hoffman star in…
Hackers (1995) - Is Hacking Good? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:47:19
Luke Lafreniere joins the podcast to talk about one of his favorite movies ever, Hackers (1995) starring Jonny Lee Miller and Angelina Jolie HACKING THE PLANET. And a mining company. And the Secret Service. Lotta stuff g…
Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol - This Movie Changed the Franchise [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:52
The IMF has been disavowed. Tom Cruise climbs the tallest building in the world. And Simon Pegg brings the Marvel humor. Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol shook up the franchise... in a good way. Check out Secret Lab at…