I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast

Which naturally turned into another lengthy celebration of Anne Hathaway and Michaela Cole in David Lowery's brilliant Mother Mary. Mother Mary was number 1 for both Jeff and Sean but what else made the list? Obsession? Backrooms? I Love Boosters? Send Help? Project Hail Mary? Pillion? Remarkably Bright Creatures? Check out this week's episode to find out. Next Week Evil Dead Burn and The Invite Classic to be announced

It's the end of Pride Month and we have three LGBTQ movies on tap   But first   Jeff and Sean reflect on a recent convention appearance    New Movies    Toy Story 5    Directed by Andrew Stanton   Starring Joan Cusack, Tim Allen, and Tom Hanks    Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang come face-to-face with Lilypad, a brand-new tablet device that arrives with her own disruptive ideas about what is best for Bonnie. Will playtime ever be the same?   Supergirl    Directed by Craig Gillespie    Starring Millie Alcock and Jason Mamoa    When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Supergirl reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion for an interstellar journey of vengeance and justice.   The Death of Robin Hood    Directed by Michael Sarnoski    Starring Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer    Grappling with his violent past, Robin Hood finds himself gravely injured after a battle that he thought would be his last. He soon gets a chance at salvation when he meets a mysterious woman and a young girl.   Girls Like Girls    Directed by Hayley Kiyoko    Starring Myra Milloy and Zach Braff    After moving to a small Oregon town to live with her estranged father, young Coley meets the charismatic Sonya, her boyfriend, Trenton, and the rest of their friends. Content to observe from a distance, Coley gets pulled into their world as sparks start to fly between the new girl and the popular girl.   Leviticus    Directed by Anthony Chiarella    Starring Joe Bird, Stacy Clausen, and Mia Wasikowska    Leviticus is a 2026 psychological horror film directed by Adrian Chiarella. The movie follows two teenage boys who are forced to escape a violent entity that shape-shifts into the person they desire most—which happens to be each other.    Our Classic    The Hunger (1983)   Directed by Tony Scott    Starring Catherine Daneuve, Susan Sarandon, and David Bowie    John (David Bowie) is the lover of the gorgeous immortal vampire Miriam (Catherine Deneuve), and he's been led to believe that he'll live forever, too. Unfortunately, he quickly deteriorates into a horrible living death, and Miriam seeks a new companion. She soon sets her sights on Sarah (Susan Sarandon), a lovely young scientist, who quickly falls under Miriam's spell. However, Sarah doesn't warm up to the concept of vampirism easily, leading to conflict with Miriam.  

Directed by Ben Stiller Starring Jim Carrey, Matthew Broderick, and Leslie Mann Cable Guy Chip Douglas makes a new friend when he gives Matthew Broderick free cable but their friendship may be short-lived when Chip finds out his new friend is no friend at all.

Bob returns! We talk about the movies Bob has seen since he was last with us. And we pay tribute to actress Daveigh Chase, Samara from The Ring who passed away recently. Sean admits he was wrong about The Ring and joins Bob and Jeff in praising the film.

The Truth About Cats and Dogs (1996) Directed by Michael Lehman Starring Janeane Garofalo and Uma Thurman Abby (Janeane Garofalo) hosts a popular radio show about pets. When Brian (Ben Chaplin) calls in to ask about his quirky Great Dane, the two surprisingly hit it off. Brian pushes for a date with Abby, who is shy and a bit insecure, so she talks her ditzy neighbor Noelle (Uma Thurman) into taking her place. While the confused and oblivious Brian tries to figure out why his date is so different from the host he spoke to, Abby must work up the nerve to confess, as Noelle is also falling for Brian.

In the news    Jeff is going to be at QC Horror Con with special guests such as Ken Foree    Sean's latest Movies of the 80s article is covering the mysterious death of actress Carol Wayne just after she'd made a huge impression on critics in the movie Heartbreakers (1984).    Stop That Train    Directed by Adam Shankman    Starring Ru-Paul, Jujubee, and Ginger Minj    Two stewardesses must save the day when a catastrophic storm threatens to derail a high-speed train.   Disclosure Day    Directed by Steven Spielberg    Starring Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, and Colman Domingo    A meteorologist and a cybersecurity expert find themselves at the center of a movement to expose the government's cover-up of extraterrestrial secrets.   Classic    Close Encounters of the Third Kind    Directed by Steven Spielberg    Starring Richard Dreyfuss, Melinda Dillon, and Teri Garr    Science fiction adventure about a group of people who attempt to contact alien intelligence. Roy Neary (Richard Dreyfuss) witnesses an unidentified flying object, and even has a "sunburn" from its bright lights to prove it. Roy refuses to accept an explanation for what he saw and is prepared to give up his life to pursue the truth about UFOs.  

New Movies this Week Masters of the Universe Directed by Travis Knight Starring Nicholas Galitzine, Idris Elba and Camilla Mendes The Sword of Power leads Prince Adam back to Eternia, a world shattered under the fiendish rule of Skeletor. Joining forces with Teela and Man-At-Arms, Adam must embrace his true destiny as He-Man -- the most powerful man in the universe. Scary Movie 6 Directed by Michael Tiddes Starring Anna Faris Twenty-six years after outrunning a suspiciously familiar masked killer, Shorty, Ray, Cindy and Brenda find themselves targeted by another mad slasher. Power Ballad Directed by John Carney Starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas When Rick, a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny during a gig, the two bond over music and a late-night jam session. But when Danny turns one of Rick's songs into the hit that reignites his career, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves -- even if it means risking everything he cares about. Classic Masters of the Universe Directed by Gary Goddard Starring Dolph Lundgren and Courtney Cox When the evil Skeletor (Frank Langella) finds a mysterious power called the Cosmic Key, he becomes nearly invincible. However, courageous warrior He-Man (Dolph Lundgren) locates inventor Gwildor (Billy Barty), who created the Key and has another version of it. During a battle, one of the Keys is transported to Earth, where it is found by teenagers Julie (Courteney Cox) and Kevin (Robert Duncan McNeill). Now both He-Man and Skeletor's forces arrive on Earth searching for the potent weapon.

Twister Directed by Jan De Bont Starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton During the approach of the most powerful storm in decades, university professor Dr. Jo Harding (Helen Hunt) and an underfunded team of students prepares the prototype for Dorothy, a ground-breaking tornado data-gathering device conceived by her estranged husband, Bill (Bill Paxton). When Harding tells Bill that Dorothy is ready for testing -- and that their privately funded rival Dr. Jonas Miller (Cary Elwes) has stolen the idea and built his own -- Bill rejoins the team for one last mission.

On this week's I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast  Jeff gets Gay-splained on the internet about Friends of Dorothy  Sean won't stop investigating the disappearance of Tammy Lynn Leppert  Mandolorian and Grogu  finished behind a pair of original horror movies at the Box Office  New Movies  Backrooms Directed by Kane Parsons   Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve   After a therapist's patient disappears into a dimension beyond reality, she must venture into the unknown to save him.  Remarkably Bright Creatures   Directed by Olivia Hoffman   Starring Sally Field and Lewis Pullman   Through unlikely bonds formed during night shifts at a local aquarium, Tova, an elderly widow, learns of a life-changing discovery that may bring her joy and wonder once again.  Pressure   Directed by Anthony Maras   Starring Andrew Scott and Brendan Frase   The fate of the free world hangs in the balance as Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower and Capt. James Stagg faced an impossible choice -- launch the D-Day invasion or risk losing World War II altogether.  Classic Chopping Mall (1986)   Directed by Jim Wynorski   Starring Paul Bartell and Mary Woronov   The Blands from Eating Raoul appear in the first scene, steal the whole movie and leave nothing behind them.  

This week we're talking about Star Wars and the weird reaction to Mandalorian and Grogu Speculation that Mandalorian Grogu as a box office failure is weird.  The Mandalorian and Grogu  Directed by Jon Favreau  Starring Pedro Pascal  The evil Empire has fallen but Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they enlist the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin and his young apprentice Grogu. Passenger  Directed by Andrew Ovredahl  Starring Jacob Scipio and Lou Llobell  A few weeks into their van life adventure, a young couple witnesses an accident that leaves the driver dead. Soon, they're being pursued by a demonic stalker who's impossible to outrun and follows them wherever they go. I Love Boosters  Directed by Boots Riley  Starring Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie and Demi Moore  Professional shoplifters embark on a wild adventure as they target a cutthroat fashion mogul.   

Early buzz on The Mandalorian and Grogu Weekend Box Office Obsession Directed by Curry Barker Starring Inde Navarette and Michael Johnston After breaking the mysterious "One Wish Willow" to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic gets exactly what he asked for. However, he soon discovers that some desires come at a dark and sinister price. Is God Is Directed by Alishea Harris Starring Kari Young and Mallori Johnson Two sisters embark on an epic quest for revenge, confronting a charged family history that pushes them to extraordinary lengths. Classic Graduation Day Directed by Herb Freed Starring Starring Christopher George, Linnea Quigley Two sisters embark on an epic quest for revenge, confronting a charged family history that pushes them to extraordinary lengths.

Mystery Science Theater 3000 The Movie Starring Mike Nelson, Bill Corbett, and Kevin Murphy Dr. Clayton Forrester (Trace Beaulieu) figures he can rule the world if he deadens his subjects' brains by making them endure terrible movies. Exploiting his access to nearby satellite-dwellers Mike Nelson (Michael J. Nelson) and his robot pals, Crow T. Robot and Tom Servo (Kevin Murphy), Forrester makes them watch a cheesy 1950s spaceship film. But when Mike and friends make funny comments throughout the movie and others that follow it, Forrester's plan looks increasingly flimsy.

Who stole Return of the Jedi? Sean shares a story about a 1980s teenager who stole a full theater print of Star Wars Return of the Jedi.    The Box Office is strong at the top but good movies are still being ignored.    The Devil Wears Prada 2    Directed by David Frankel    Starring Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci    Miranda Priestly struggles against Emily Charlton, her former assistant turned rival executive, as they compete for advertising revenue amid declining print media, while Miranda nears retirement.   Hokum    Directed by Damian McCarthy    Starring Adam Scott    When novelist Ohm Bauman retreats to a remote inn to scatter his parents' ashes, he's consumed by tales of a witch that haunts the honeymoon suite. Soon, disturbing visions and a shocking disappearance force him to confront dark corners of his past.   Mortal Kombat 2    Directed by Simon McQuoid    Starring Karl Urban    Johnny Cage joins other fighters in the ultimate, no-holds-barred battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn, a powerful tyrant who threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders.   The Sheep Detectives    Directed by  Kyle Balda    Starring Hugh Jackman, Julia Louis Dreyfuss, Bryan Cranston    George Hardy is a shepherd who loves to read murder mysteries to his sheep, never suspecting that they can understand him. When George is found dead under mysterious circumstances, the sheep decide to solve the crime themselves, even if it means leaving their meadow for the first time and facing the fact that the human world isn't as simple as it appears in books.    Classic    Black Sheep    Directed by Jonathan King    Starring Danielle Mason    Sheep-fearing Henry (Nathan Meister) returns to his brother's (Peter Feeney) New Zealand farm, hoping his sibling will buy out his share of the property. However, what he finds are genetically altered sheep that prey on humans and turn their victims into undead, woolly killers. Shear madness ensues as Henry, an animal-rights activist (Danielle Mason) and a farmhand (Tammy Davis) set out to stop the rampaging animals.  

We open the show talking about the box office, Michael, the Michael Jackson biopic is a worldwide blockbuster, having made over $218 million dollars worldwide. Jeff talked about his longtime Michael Jackson fandom and where Michael exists for him in terms of legacy, Michael Directed by Antoine Fuqua Starring Jaafar Jackson, Colman Domingo, and Nia Long The story of pop superstar Michael Jackson -- from his extraordinary early days in the Jackson 5 to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fuels a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. Mother Mary Directed by David Lowery Starring Michaela Cole and Anne Hathaway Long-buried wounds rise to the surface when iconic pop star Mother Mary reunites with her estranged best friend and former costume designer on the eve of her comeback performance. Classic Happy Birthday to Me Directed by J. Lee Thompson Starring Melissa Sue Anderson A preppie student fears for her sanity when the students responsible for her mother's death begin dropping like flies.