Mailbag: We Solve All Your Problems

Mailbag: We Solve All Your Problems

Author: Carpool Critics November 26, 2022 Duration: 1:31:36

The movie we're talking about today is... YOUR LIFE! Sarah joins the boys to give some totally subjective, non-medically-validated life advice to our viewers.  

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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.
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Audience Q&A Episode - What Movies Make You Cry? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:26
In this episode the 'Critics answer listener questions about crying in movies, home theater setups, and who's most likely to win a fight against the bear from The Revenant. Big thanks to everyone who wrote in!!
Iron Man - Was the First MCU Movie Good? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:39
The Infinity Saga is over, phase 4 is trying to happen, but COVID is keeping Black Widow from the big screen. What better time to look back at Iron Man, the movie that kicked off the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe!
The Fountain - Bad or Brilliant? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:57
You probably think The Fountain is either Darren Aronofsky's best film or his worst film, and in either case you're right. Unless you're David. David's wrong.
Grand Budapest Hotel - Is this "Peak Wes Anderson"? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:03
It may not have the headwear of The Life Aquatic, it may not have the jumpsuits of The Royal Tenenbaums, but what The Grand Budapest Hotel lacks in garments it makes up for in spades with penciled on mustaches.
Pulp Fiction - Can HE say the N word?? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:46
The 'Critics review their first Quentin Tarantino movie. Which of his movies we should do next: Kill Bill or Ingourious Basterds? Let us know on Twitter: @carpoolcritics or email us at carpoolcriticspodcast@gmail.com
Baby Driver - Technically Good, Actually Bad [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:09
The 'Critics discuss Edgar Wright's stylish chase movie Baby Driver (2017) starring Ansel Elgort and an uninspired Kevin Spacey.
The Breakfast Club - Who is this movie for?? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:07
The Critics discuss the John Hughs classic The Breakfast Club and debate whether 80's tropes are still relevant- especially in the post #metoo era. Also Riley doesn't make any sense today.
Blade Runner 2049 - Best Sequel Ever? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:29
An unnecessary sequel that doesn't suck? It exists, people, and it's called Blade Runner 2049, starring Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford. And now the director, Denis Villeneuve is working on Dune. Here's hoping it's as goo…
Cats - does the Butthole Cut exist? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:59
You guys win, OK? We're doing Cats, the 2019 movie based on the musical. FYI James cries in this episode.