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
Audience Q&A, The Sequel! - What's your WORST Movie Take? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:16
Something different this week! It's our second-ever Mailbag episode where we answer your most burning questions! We actually learned something about Riley we never knew... The Next Episode shall be: Godfather Part II Get…
The Batman (2022) - I'M VENGEANCE [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:06
Some people are calling The Batman the best movie ever to feature the Caped Crusader. Starring Robert Pattinson as the Dark Knight and Zoe Kravitz as Cat Woman, it's a gritty Noir featuring The Riddler! Take your videos…
Nightmare Alley - Please don't win Best Picture lol [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:12
Guillermo del Toro's remake of the 1947 film (which itself was adapted from William Lindsay Gresham's novel) stars Bradley Cooper (cute), Cate Blanchett (scary), and Rooney Mara (underutilized). This movie's a slow burn…
The Godfather - Why is this EVERYBODY'S Favorite Movie?? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:01
It's the second highest rated movie of all time on IMDB. Al Pacino. Marlon Brando. Some would say The Godfather Part I is a master piece of film. But not Riley. Come listen to James and David shut him down. Thanks to MAN…
Uncharted - is it better than the Games? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:01
Based on the video game franchise of the same name, Uncharted follows a crew of swashbuckling treasure-seekers (Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg, Sophia Taylor Ali) who are, uh, seeking treasure. Get your Vessi shoes today at:…
Forrest Gump - Why this movie still HOLDS UP! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:42
You've seen it a billion times, but have you ever turned a critical eye to Robert Zemeckis' classic, Forrest Gump (for which Tom Hanks won his second consecutive Oscar)? This movie rules. Join us. Take your videos to the…
Aliens - Best Mother's Day Movie Ever [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:22
Check out Secret Lab at https://lmg.gg/SecretLabTJM The next episode will be: Forrest Gump! Aliens (1986) directed by James Cameron and starring Sigourney Weaver is often held up as one of the best sci-fi horror movies o…
Belle - Riley likes Anime now [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:30
Riley said this new anime from Mamoru Hosoda was about the metaverse. I feel like he lied. Check out Secret Lab at https://lmg.gg/SecretLabTJM Take your videos to the next level today with Storyblocks: https://www.storyb…
Mad Max: Fury Road - They Nailed It. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:51
I hope you like car chases, practical effects, and not family because this dystopia has no room for Vin Diesel. It's Mad Max 4 with Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy, and it's just about perfect for what George Miller was tr…
Licorice Pizza - can boys date Women? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:13
Writer/Director Paul Thomas Anderson (Boogie Nights, There Will Be Blood) returns with a stylish and hilarious coming of age (but backwards?) story starring Alana Haim (the musician) and Cooper Hoffman (Phillip Seymore H…