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	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	Joker (2019) - THE FINAL EPISODE	31 Dec 2022	01:24:07
FAREWELL, LISTENERS! We'll never forget you :) For the final episode, James, David, and Riley re-recorded their first ever, unreleased episode about Joker (2019), directed by Todd Phillips and starring Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz, and Frances Conroy. Check out Secret Lab at https://lmg.gg/SecretLabTJM Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping at Manscaped.com at http://manscaped.com/tjm20
	Avatar: The Way of Water - Does Anyone Care About Avatar?	24 Dec 2022	01:48:02
James Cameron returns with the visually stunning sequel to 2009's visually stunning Avatar. It's a really good-looking movie. We're talking game graphics turned up to the Super Ultra Max preset. There are some other okay things about it too The next (AND FINAL) episode will be: Joker (2019) Save $25 on your Vessi order at: http://vessi.com/TJM Check out Secret Lab at https://lmg.gg/SecretLabTJM Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping at Manscaped.com at http://manscaped.com/tjm20
	Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind - Manic Pixie Dream Movie	22 Oct 2022	01:22:47
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 Gondry, it's a good film, Brent. Get Athletic Green's AG1 today at: https://athleticgreens.com/TJM Get your Vessi shoes today at: http://vessi.com/TJM Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping at Manscaped.com at http://manscaped.com/tjm20 The next episode will be: Train to Busan (2016)!
	LotR: The Return of the King - I AM NO MAN!	15 Jan 2021	01:42:01
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 Access VPN and watch more movies today at https://lmg.gg/carpoolpia Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarpoolCritics Email: hello@carpoolcritics.ca
	Soul - Pixar's never done THIS before...	08 Jan 2021	01:24:42
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://lmg.gg/carpoolpia Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarpoolCritics Email: hello@carpoolcritics.ca
	Wonder Woman 1984 - DC Does it Again...	31 Dec 2020	01:20:21
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 at https://manscaped.com/CARPOOL20 Get Private Internet Access VPN and watch more movies today at https://lmg.gg/carpoolpia Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarpoolCritics Email: hello@carpoolcritics.ca
	LotR: The Two Towers - MEAT'S BACK ON THE MENU, BOYS!	24 Dec 2020	01:26:57
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://lmg.gg/carpoolpia Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarpoolCritics Email: hello@carpoolcritics.ca
	The Dark Knight Rises - I WAS BORN IN THE DARK	17 Dec 2020	01:47:47
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!	12 Dec 2020	01:50:03
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	10 Dec 2020	01:13:59
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 you ask...
	Mortal Kombat - featuring Linus Sebastian	27 Nov 2020	01:18:22
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 Gifts @MANSCAPED at https://manscaped.com/CARPOOL20 Get Private Internet Access VPN and watch more movies today at https://lmg.gg/carpoolpia Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarpoolCritics Email: hello@carpoolcritics.ca
	The Dark Knight - I'M NOT WEARING HOCKEY PADS	20 Nov 2020	01:28:17
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 hilarious parodies that we're still thankful for. Get Private Internet Access VPN and watch more movies today at https://lmg.gg/carpoolpia Grab the new Vessi Weekend Shoe at http://vessi.com/carpoolcritics Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarpoolCritics Email: hello@carpoolcritics.ca
	No Country for Old Men - Is this country getting WORSE?	13 Nov 2020	01:10:43
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?
	There Will Be Blood (2007) - I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!	14 Oct 2022	01:29:40
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 all over the whole thing. And that's the movie Check out Secret Lab at https://lmg.gg/SecretLabTJM Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping at Manscaped.com at http://manscaped.com/tjm20 The next episode will be: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind!
	Batman Begins - SWEAR TO ME	06 Nov 2020	01:13:48
One of the most successful and influencer reboots in cinema history, Batman Begins is the first installment of Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy, featuring Christian Bale as the caped crusader. Get 20% OFF + Free International Shipping + 2 FREE Gifts @MANSCAPED at https://manscaped.com/CARPOOL20 Get Private Internet Access VPN and watch more movies today at https://lmg.gg/carpoolpia Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarpoolCritics Email: hello@carpoolcritics.ca
	Borat 2 - Is Borat UNFAIR to People?	29 Oct 2020	01:20:22
You may not have expected Borat: Subsequent Moviefilm to be among the best sequels ever...but it is! But are all those people actors or is this actually real? Get Private Internet Access VPN and watch more movies today at https://lmg.gg/carpoolpia Grab the new Vessi Weekend Shoe at http://vessi.com/carpoolcritics Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarpoolCritics Email: hello@carpoolcritics.ca
	Hereditary - The Closest thing to Kubrick?	23 Oct 2020	01:42:07
Warning: this podcast contains spoilers for BOTH Hereditary and Midsommar, but the Midsommar ones have (brief) spoiler alerts ahead of them. Get Private Internet Access VPN and watch more movies today at https://lmg.gg/carpoolpia Get 20% OFF + Free International Shipping + 2 FREE Gifts @MANSCAPED at https://manscaped.com/CARPOOL20 Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarpoolCritics Email: hello@carpoolcritics.ca
	Avengers Endgame - They RUINED Thanos!	15 Oct 2020	01:22:27
The 'Critics wrap up their coverage of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (phase 4) with Avengers: Endgame, the truly epic conclusion to one of the most ambitious endeavors in cinema history. Grab the new Vessi Weekend Shoe at http://vessi.com/carpoolcritics Get Private Internet Access VPN and watch more movies today at https://lmg.gg/carpoolpia Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarpoolCritics Email: hello@carpoolcritics.ca
	Your Name - The Most Popular Anime of All Time	08 Oct 2020	01:13:25
The 'Critics take another crack at anime with the hotly requested Your Name (2016) from writer/director Makoto Shinkai. Get Private Internet Access VPN and watch more movies today at https://lmg.gg/carpoolpia Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping at Manscaped.com with code CARPOOL20 - https://mnscpd.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarpoolCritics Email: carpoolcriticspodcast@gmail.com
	Seven - Is the World WORTH Saving?	30 Sep 2020	01:24:35
Seven (Se7en) is David Fincher's classic film noir starring Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt. But are we still allowed to like Kevin Spacey's (cancelled) performance? Get Private Internet Access VPN and watch more movies today at https://lmg.gg/carpoolpia Grab the new Vessi Weekend Shoe at http://vessi.com/carpoolcritics Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarpoolCritics Email: carpoolcriticspodcast@gmail.com
	The Platform - Eat the Rich!	24 Sep 2020	01:08:45
The Platform is a sleeper-hit Spanish film that makes a strong case for ethical cannibalism- two words I'd never thought I'd say. Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping at Manscaped.com with code CARPOOL20 - https://mnscpd.com Get Private Internet Access VPN and watch more movies today at https://lmg.gg/carpoolpia Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarpoolCritics Facebook: Email: carpoolcriticspodcast@gmail.com
	Infinity War - Definitely Better than End Game	17 Sep 2020	01:29:41
Avengers: Infinity War is the first in a two-part culmination of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's 'Infinity Saga' (along with End Game), and it might be the best movie of the entire MCU... Grab the new Vessi Weekend Shoe at http://vessi.com/carpoolcritics Get Private Internet Access VPN today at https://lmg.gg/piacc Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarpoolCritics Email: carpoolcriticspodcast@gmail.com
	Mulan - The REAL Reason to Boycott Mulan 2020	10 Sep 2020	01:26:41
Sure, people are boycotting Disney's 2020 update of Mulan for reasons related to the Hong Kong protests and Disney thanking Xinjiang in the credits, but the 'Critics have a couple other good reasons too... Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping at Manscaped.com with code CARPOOL20 - https://mnscpd.com Get Private Internet Access VPN and watch more movies today at https://lmg.gg/carpoolpia Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarpoolCritics Email: carpoolcriticspodcast@gmail.com
	The Truman Show - A Masterclass in Gaslighting	03 Sep 2020	01:16:48
The 'Critics discuss themes of control and authenticity in one of the most underrated black comedies ever, The Truman Show. Get Private Internet Access VPN and watch more movies today at https://lmg.gg/carpoolpia Grab the new Vessi Weekend Shoe at vessifootwear.com/carpoolcritics Hit Us Up: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarpoolCritics Email: carpoolcriticspodcast@gmail.com
	O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) - This movie has a secret meaning!	08 Oct 2022	01:17:34
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.com/TJM Thanks to MANSCAPED for sponsoring the video! Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping at http://manscaped.com/tjm20 The next episode will be...decided in the future! Love you so much! Twitter: https://twitter.com/TJMpod Email: hello@theyrejustmovies.com
	Tenet - Don't Take Your Parents to See This...	28 Aug 2020	01:26:04
Christopher Nolan's 11th film, Tenet, is finally here!...depending where 'here' is. Get Private Internet Access VPN and watch more movies today at https://lmg.gg/carpoolpia Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping at Manscaped.com with code CARPOOL20 - https://mnscpd.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarpoolCritics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarpoolCritics/ Email: carpoolcriticspodcast@gmail.com
	Thor: Ragnarok - Is this Thor Movie the Best Hulk Movie?	20 Aug 2020	01:17:38
Third time's the charm with Taika Waititi's Thor: Ragnarok (2017)- one of the funniest movies in the MCU. And where this movie ends, Infinity War begins! Get Private Internet Access VPN and watch more movies today at https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/pages/CarpoolCritics Grab the new Vessi Weekend Shoe at http://vessi.com/carpoolcritics FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarpoolCritics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarpoolCritics/ Email: carpoolcriticspodcast@gmail.c
	Spaceballs - This Just Ruined My Childhood	12 Aug 2020	01:01:48
Watching a 33 year old comedy is a dangerous game; David defends Mel Brooks, and Riley keeps trying to talk about StarWars. Again. Get Private Internet Access VPN and watch more movies today at https://lmg.gg/carpoolpia Grab the new Vessi Weekend Shoe at http://vessi.com/carpoolcritics FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarpoolCritics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarpoolCritics/ Email: carpoolcriticspodcast@gmail.com
	Jaws - What are you Afraid of?	07 Aug 2020	01:02:58
Jaws changed Hollywood movies forever, made Spielberg a household name, and put sharks in the crosshairs of hunters all across the world. Join David, Riley and SUPERSTAR GUEST Sarah as we discuss the good and bad of the film. Get Private Internet Access VPN and watch more movies today at https://lmg.gg/carpoolpia Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping at Manscaped.com with code CARPOOL https://mnscpd.com/TECH Listen to the Podcast: https://carpoolcritics.libsyn.com/ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarpoolCritics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarpoolCritics/ Email: carpoolcriticspodcast@gmail.com
	Gladiator - Does Historical Accuracy Matter?	30 Jul 2020	01:16:52
The 'Critics discuss Gladiator (2000) starring Russel Crowe and a very creepy Joaquin Phoenix. Get Private Internet Access VPN and watch more movies today at https://lmg.gg/carpoolpia Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarpoolCritics Email: carpoolcriticspodcast@gmail.com
	Spider-Man: Homecoming - Marvel's Spider-Man is Missing Something...	23 Jul 2020	01:03:21
Does the first Marvel Studios Spiderman trade heart and emotion for MCU integration? That depends who you ask. Don't ask David. Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping at Manscaped.com with code CARPOOL https://mnscpd.com/TECH Get Private Internet Access VPN and watch more movies today at https://lmg.gg/carpoolpia Hit us up on social! Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarpoolCritics Email: carpoolcriticspodcast@gmail.com
	Saving Private Ryan - Are Some Lives WORTH More?	16 Jul 2020	01:19:38
Riley is back and now he's a dad, but more importantly, the 'Critics discuss Saving Private Ryan- and what really is the right thing to do... Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping at Manscaped.com with code CARPOOL - https://mnscpd.com Watch more movies with Private Internet Access VPN: https://lmg.gg/carpoolpia Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarpoolCritics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarpoolCritics/ Email: carpoolcriticspodcast@gmail.com
	Alien - It's Not Perfect but it's Close	09 Jul 2020	01:01:02
The movie that spawned a whole franchise of films, video games, and crossovers, Alien (1979) is Ridley Scott's quintessential cosmic horror! With special first appearance from Sarah Butt :D Get Private Internet Access VPN and watch more movies today at https://lmg.gg/carpoolpia Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarpoolCritics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarpoolCritics/ Email: carpoolcriticspodcast@gmail.com
	The Prestige - The TRICK that Fooled Us All!	02 Jul 2020	01:07:28
Maybe the greatest illusion Christopher Nolan ever pulled is convincing us this movie is only about MAGIC. Get Private Internet Access VPN and watch more movies today at https://lmg.gg/carpoolpia Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping at Manscaped.com with code CARPOOL - https://mnscpd.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarpoolCritics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarpoolCritics/ Email: carpoolcriticspodcast@gmail.com
	Guardians of the Galaxy - The Best Movie No One Expected	25 Jun 2020	01:02:42
The 'Critics move into Phase 2 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with their review of Guardians of the Galaxy (vol.1), which David thinks is funnier than any comedy movie of the past 10 years...(?) PIA VPN: https://lmg.gg/carpoolpia Manscaped: Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping with code CARPOOL - https://mnscpd.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarpoolCritics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarpoolCritics/ Email: carpoolcriticspodcast@gmail.com
	Primer (2004) - The Best Time Travel Movie	01 Oct 2022	01:21:17
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 requires a plot diagram mean that it's a GOOD movie? Check out Secret Lab at https://lmg.gg/SecretLabTJM The next episode will be: WE STILL DON'T KNOW YET, we'll update this post when we know OR follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TJMpod
	Whiplash feat. Kirk Hamilton - Does abuse make you stronger?	18 Jun 2020	01:10:02
The 'Critics are joined by special guest Kirk Hamilton from Strong Songs and Triple Click to talk about Damien Chazelle's jazz drama, Whiplash (2014).
	Audience Q&A Episode - What Movies Make You Cry?	11 Jun 2020	01:12:26
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!!
	The Shawshank Redemption - Why is this EVERYBODY's favorite movie??	03 Jun 2020	00:59:30
Morgan Freeman narrating? Check. Satisfying twist? Check. The Shawshank Redemption is one of the highest rated films ever, but is it too safe?
	Iron Man - Was the First MCU Movie Good?	29 May 2020	01:04:39
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?	22 May 2020	01:10:57
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"?	15 May 2020	01:04:03
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??	08 May 2020	01:02:46
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	30 Apr 2020	01:02:09
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??	23 Apr 2020	00:55:07
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?	15 Apr 2020	01:10:29
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 good as this masterpiece of cinema!
	Starship Troopers (1997) - So Good That It's Bad	25 Sep 2022	01:24:32
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 the answer! Check out Secret Lab at https://lmg.gg/ Check out Storyblocks and their Unlimited All Access Plan at: https://www.storyblocks.com/TJM The next episode will be: Primer (2004)
	Cats - does the Butthole Cut exist?	10 Apr 2020	00:58:59
You guys win, OK? We're doing Cats, the 2019 movie based on the musical. FYI James cries in this episode.
	Onward - OK Pixar, you got me.	02 Apr 2020	00:53:13
There's only one thing David loves more than James Bond, and that's Pixar... but is Onward up to snuff? Oh, and here's David's spreadsheet of all his Pixar movie ratings lol: shorturl.at/gLSYZ Tweet at us @CarpoolCritics !!
	Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark - featuring Linus from LTT!	28 Mar 2020	00:58:25
Can you hold old movies up to the same standards as modern ones? Because not everything ages as nicely as Indy's patina'd leather jacket...

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