Movies I Give a Fork About

Anora took home five Oscars — including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress — but after watching it a second time… I still don’t get it.In this episode, I revisit one of last year’s most talked-about films and break down where it works, where it falls short, and why the Academy’s full endorsement of this film doesn’t sit right with me.I get into:    •    What critics loved — from its chaotic energy to Mikey Madison     •    Where the film struggles — including uneven storytelling and shallow character development    •    The fine line between portraying exploitation and participating in it    •    And whether consultation with sex workers actually translates into authentic perspective on screenBecause when a film wins Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Female Actor in a Lead Role and Best Editing… that’s not just buzz — that’s a statement.And I’m not sure it’s the right one.🍴 Movies I Give a Fork About  Movies don’t get stars — they get forks.Hosted by AJ Jones, this podcast cuts through hype, marketing, and awards buzz to answer one simple question:Is this movie actually worth your time?🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts  📸 Follow on Instagram: @moviesigiveaforkabout  🌐 Podcast site: giveaforkmovies.comNew episodes drop when a movie earns a fork.

In this episode of Movies I Give a Fork About, AJ breaks down the nominees for Best Picture at the 2026 Academy Awards.From intimate character-driven dramas to ambitious large-scale filmmaking, this year’s lineup reflects the wide range of storytelling the Academy recognized over the past year.AJ revisits each nominated film and shares quick thoughts on what makes them stand out — from standout performances and directing choices to the themes and storytelling that resonated most during awards season.Then it comes down to the final predictions:Which film will win, which film should win, and which nominee could pull off the upset when the Academy announces the winner.It’s the final prediction before Oscar night.🍴 Movies I Give a Fork About  Movies don’t get stars — they get forks.Hosted by AJ Jones, this podcast cuts through hype, marketing, and awards buzz to answer one simple question:Is this movie actually worth your time?🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts  📸 Follow on Instagram: @moviesigiveaforkabout  🌐 Podcast site: giveaforkmovies.comNew episodes drop when a movie earns a fork.

In this episode of Movies I Give a Fork About, AJ examines the nominees for Best Director at the 2026 Academy Awards.This category recognizes the filmmakers responsible for shaping the entire vision of a movie — guiding performances, controlling tone, and bringing the story to life through visual storytelling.AJ looks at the distinctive styles of this year’s nominees — from sprawling political filmmaking to quiet emotional observation — while also addressing the continued representation challenges within the category itself.Then it comes down to the predictions:Who will win, who should win, and which filmmaker could pull off an upset on Oscar night.🍴 Movies I Give a Fork About  Movies don’t get stars — they get forks.Hosted by AJ Jones, this podcast cuts through hype, marketing, and awards buzz to answer one simple question:Is this movie actually worth your time?🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts  📸 Follow on Instagram: @moviesigiveaforkabout  🌐 Podcast site: giveaforkmovies.comNew episodes drop when a movie earns a fork.

In this episode of Movies I Give a Fork About, AJ looks at the nominees for Best Male Actor in a Lead Role at the 2026 Academy Awards.This year’s lineup includes a mix of transformative performances — from intense psychological character studies to emotionally layered portrayals that carry entire films.AJ revisits each performance and what makes them memorable, examining how these actors shaped their characters through nuance, physicality, and emotional range.Then it comes down to the predictions:Who will win, who should win, and which performance could surprise everyone when the envelopes are opened on Oscar night.🍴 Movies I Give a Fork About  Movies don’t get stars — they get forks.Hosted by AJ Jones, this podcast cuts through hype, marketing, and awards buzz to answer one simple question:Is this movie actually worth your time?🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts  📸 Follow on Instagram: @moviesigiveaforkabout  🌐 Podcast site: giveaforkmovies.comNew episodes drop when a movie earns a fork.

In this episode of Movies I Give a Fork About, AJ breaks down the nominees for Best Female Actor in a Lead Role at the 2026 Academy Awards.This year’s category features a range of powerful performances — from deeply internal portrayals of grief and resilience to emotionally raw characters navigating complicated personal struggles.AJ revisits each nominated performance, discussing what makes these roles stand out and how each actor brings emotional depth and authenticity to the screen.Then it’s time for the predictions:Who will win, who should win, and which performance could pull off the upset on Oscar night.🍴 Movies I Give a Fork About  Movies don’t get stars — they get forks.Hosted by AJ Jones, this podcast cuts through hype, marketing, and awards buzz to answer one simple question:Is this movie actually worth your time?🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts  📸 Follow on Instagram: @moviesigiveaforkabout  🌐 Podcast site: giveaforkmovies.comNew episodes drop when a movie earns a fork.

In this episode of Movies I Give a Fork About, AJ breaks down the nominees for Best Adapted Screenplay at the 2026 Academy Awards.From ambitious political storytelling to dark satire, genre-blending horror, and emotionally intimate character studies, this year’s category showcases some of the most distinctive voices in filmmaking.AJ looks at what makes each screenplay unique — how the writers build tension, construct character, and create stories that feel original enough to stand out in a crowded awards season.Then it comes down to the predictions:Who will win, who should win, and which screenplay could surprise everyone on Oscar night.🍴 Movies I Give a Fork About  Movies don’t get stars — they get forks.Hosted by AJ Jones, this podcast cuts through hype, marketing, and awards buzz to answer one simple question:Is this movie actually worth your time?🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts  📸 Follow on Instagram: @moviesigiveaforkabout  🌐 Podcast site: giveaforkmovies.comNew episodes drop when a movie earns a fork.

In this episode of Movies I Give a Fork About, AJ breaks down the nominees for Best Original Screenplay at the 2026 Academy Awards.From ambitious political storytelling to dark satire, genre-blending horror, and emotionally intimate character studies, this year’s category showcases some of the most distinctive voices in filmmaking.AJ looks at what makes each screenplay unique — how the writers build tension, construct character, and create stories that feel original enough to stand out in a crowded awards season.Then it comes down to the predictions:Who will win, who should win, and which screenplay could surprise everyone on Oscar night.🍴 Movies I Give a Fork About  Movies don’t get stars — they get forks.Hosted by AJ Jones, this podcast cuts through hype, marketing, and awards buzz to answer one simple question:Is this movie actually worth your time?🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts  📸 Follow on Instagram: @moviesigiveaforkabout  🌐 Podcast site: giveaforkmovies.comNew episodes drop when a movie earns a fork.

In  this episode of Movies I Give a Fork About, AJ breaks down the nominees for Best Animated Feature Film at this year’s Academy Awards.This category features an impressive range of storytelling styles — from visually inventive animation to deeply emotional narratives that explore belonging, identity, and connection.AJ revisits each nominated film, discussing what makes these animated stories stand out — from bold visual experimentation to the themes and ideas that resonate with audiences of all ages.Then it comes down to the predictions:Who will win, who should win, and which film could surprise everyone on Oscar night.If you’ve been following along with the show’s Oscar coverage, this episode brings together AJ’s final thoughts before the Academy reveals the winner.🍴 Movies I Give a Fork About  Movies don’t get stars — they get forks.Hosted by AJ Jones, this podcast cuts through hype, marketing, and awards buzz to answer one simple question:Is this movie actually worth your time?🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts  📸 Follow on Instagram: @moviesigiveaforkabout  🌐 Podcast site: giveaforkmovies.comNew episodes drop when a movie earns a fork.

In this episode  of Movies I Give a Fork About, AJ breaks down the nominees for Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role at this year’s Academy Awards.This category features a wide range of performances — from quiet, restrained character work to bold, scene-stealing turns that reshape the films they appear in.A J revisits each performance, explores what makes them memorable, and discusses the different acting styles represented in this year’s lineup.Then it comes down to the predictions:Who will win, who should win, and who could pull off the surprise on Oscar night.If you’ve been following the show’s awards season coverage, this episode brings together the final thoughts before the Academy reveals the winner.🍴 Movies I Give a Fork About  Movies don’t get stars — they get forks.Hosted by AJ Jones, this podcast cuts through hype, marketing, and awards buzz to answer one simple question:Is this movie actually worth your time?🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts  📸 Follow on Instagram: @moviesigiveaforkabout  🌐 Podcast site: giveaforkmovies.comNew episodes drop when a movie earns a fork.

In this Episode of Movies I Give a Fork About, A J breaks down the nominees for Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role at this year’s Academy Awards.From subtle, emotionally layered performances to bold and transformative character work, this category features some of the most compelling acting of the year.AJ revisits each performance, highlights what worked, and examines the themes and choices that made these roles stand out.Then it comes down to the predictions:Who will win, who should win, and who could pull off the upset on Oscar night.If you’ve been following along with the show’s awards season coverage, this episode pulls together the final thoughts before the envelopes are opened.🍴 Movies I Give a Fork About  Movies don’t get stars — they get forks.Hosted by AJ Jones, this podcast cuts through hype, marketing, and awards buzz to answer one simple question:Is this movie actually worth your time?🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts  📸 Follow on Instagram: @moviesigiveaforkabout  🌐 Podcast site: giveaforkmovies.comNew episodes drop when a movie earns a fork.

In this episode I review the horror film Weapons, written and directed by Zach Cregger and featuring an Oscar-nominated supporting performance from Amy Madigan.Now let me be clear right from the start — I hate horror movies.But when Madigan was nominated for Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role, I felt obligated to watch it so I could fairly evaluate all of the performances this awards season.Weapons follows a small town where an entire classroom of children mysteriously disappears overnight. The story unfolds through multiple perspectives as the community struggles to understand what happened — and the answers become increasingly disturbing.In this spoiler-free review I discuss:the film’s unusual storytelling structurewhy the premise is every parent’s worst nightmareAmy Madigan’s unsettling and transformative performancewhether she actually has a chance to win the OscarAnd of course — I give my fork rating.If you’re like me and hate horror movies… you may want a dog beside you on the couch.🍴 Movies I Give a Fork About  Movies don’t get stars — they get forks.Hosted by AJ Jones, this podcast cuts through hype, marketing, and awards buzz to answer one simple question:Is this movie actually worth your time?🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts  📸 Follow on Instagram: @moviesigiveaforkabout  🌐 Podcast site: giveaforkmovies.comNew episodes drop when a movie earns a fork.

In this episode of Movies I Give a Fork About, AJ reviews It Was Just an Accident, directed by Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi who also co-wrote the film which was submitted by France for Best International Feature Film at this year’s Academy Awards. This film is nominated for Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards, as well as nominated for Best Original Screenplay.The story begins with what appears to be a simple accident — but that moment sets off a chain of events that pulls several people together and forces them to confront painful memories from the past.Told through multiple perspectives and blending heavy themes with moments of dark comedy, the film explores how the actions of one person can ripple across many lives.AJ discusses what worked, the film’s Oscar chances, and whether this thought-provoking international film ultimately earns a fork.🍴 Movies I Give a Fork About  Movies don’t get stars — they get forks.Hosted by AJ Jones, this podcast cuts through hype, marketing, and awards buzz to answer one simple question:Is this movie actually worth your time?🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts  📸 Follow on Instagram: @moviesigiveaforkabout  🌐 Podcast site: giveaforkmovies.comNew episodes drop when a movie earns a fork.

Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third film in James Cameron’s Avatar franchise, returns audiences to Pandora as Jake Sully, Neytiri, and their family encounter new threats and new Na’vi clans.Nominated for Best Visual Effects and Best Costume Design at this year’s Academy Awards, the film continues the series’ themes of environmental stewardship, family, and the spiritual connection between the Na’vi and their planet.In this episode of Movies I Give a Fork About, AJ breaks down the film’s extraordinary technical achievements, the scale of its visual spectacle, and where the storytelling begins to feel familiar within the larger Avatar universe.AJ also examines the film’s Oscar nominations and asks whether the categories it’s competing in truly reflect the work on screen.Is this massive blockbuster spectacle worth the time investment?Or does the scale of the filmmaking overwhelm the story it’s trying to tell?🍴 Movies I Give a Fork About  Movies don’t get stars — they get forks.Hosted by AJ Jones, this podcast cuts through hype, marketing, and awards buzz to answer one simple question:Is this movie actually worth your time?🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts  📸 Follow on Instagram: @moviesigiveaforkabout  🌐 Podcast site: giveaforkmovies.comNew episodes drop when a movie earns a fork.

n this episode, I review Bugonia, the latest Oscar-nominated film from director Yorgos Lanthimos, starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons.The film follows a troubled conspiracy theorist who becomes convinced that a powerful corporate CEO may be part of an alien plot to control humanity. When the two characters finally cross paths, the story unfolds in the strange, darkly comic, and often unsettling style that Lanthimos has become known for. Bugonia received four Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Female Actor in a Lead Role for Emma Stone, Best Original Score, and Best Adapted Screenplay. In this episode, I break down what worked in the film — including strong performances from both Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons — the underlying themes around grief, power, and conspiracy, and why this very “Yorgos-level weird” film won’t be for everyone. I also discuss the film’s chances in this year’s Oscar race before giving my final fork rating.🍴 Movies I Give a Fork About  Movies don’t get stars — they get forks.Hosted by AJ Jones, this podcast cuts through hype, marketing, and awards buzz to answer one simple question:Is this movie actually worth your time?🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts  📸 Follow on Instagram: @moviesigiveaforkabout  🌐 Podcast site: giveaforkmovies.comNew episodes drop when a movie earns a fork.

In this episode, I review The Secret Agent, Brazil’s Oscar-nominated political drama set during the country’s military dictatorship in the 1970s.The film follows a man living under a false identity while trying to escape the reach of a repressive regime. As the story unfolds through both past events and present-day researchers listening to recorded testimony, the film gradually reveals the fear, surveillance, and uncertainty that shaped life under authoritarian rule. The Secret Agent has earned four Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Casting, Best Actor for Wagner Moura, and Best International Feature Film. In this episode, I discuss what makes the film such a compelling historical drama, why Wagner Moura’s performance earned its nomination, how the film might perform in the Oscar race, and whether this nearly three-hour subtitled film is worth your time — before giving my final fork rating.🍴 Movies I Give a Fork About  Movies don’t get stars — they get forks.Hosted by AJ Jones, this podcast cuts through hype, marketing, and awards buzz to answer one simple question:Is this movie actually worth your time?🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts  📸 Follow on Instagram: @moviesigiveaforkabout  🌐 Podcast site: giveaforkmovies.comNew episodes drop when a movie earns a fork.

In this episode, I take a closer look at the animated feature Arco — a visually imaginative and surprisingly thought-provoking film featuring voice performances from America Ferrera, Natalie Portman, Will Ferrell, Andy Samberg, Mark Ruffalo, and Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The story follows Arco, a young boy from the distant future who accidentally travels back in time and meets a young girl caring for her baby brother while her parents work far from home. As the two form an unlikely friendship, they set out to find a way to return Arco to his own time. But beneath its adventurous premise, Arcoexplores deeper themes of empathy, environmental responsibility, and the dangers of treating people as “other.” With striking imagery — including a world literally on fire and Arco’s rainbow-streak flight across the sky — the film delivers a message that feels both timely and deeply human. Is Arco worth your time? Listen in for my full review — and my final fork rating.🍴 Movies I Give a Fork About  Movies don’t get stars — they get forks.Hosted by AJ Jones, this podcast cuts through hype, marketing, and awards buzz to answer one simple question:Is this movie actually worth your time?🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts  📸 Follow on Instagram: @moviesigiveaforkabout  🌐 Podcast site: giveaforkmovies.comNew episodes drop when a movie earns a fork.

In this episode, I review If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You, a deeply emotional drama written and directed by Mary Bronstein and featuring an extraordinary Oscar-nominated performance from Rose Byrne.The film follows a mother struggling to hold her life together while caring for a seriously ill child and managing the emotional weight of parenting largely on her own while her husband works away for long stretches of time.What unfolds is an unflinching portrait of exhaustion, isolation, and the often-invisible labour of motherhood.  The film also features appearances from Conan O’Brien and A$AP Rocky, both delivering surprisingly grounded performances.If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You may not be an easy watch, but it is a powerful one. In this episode, I break down what makes Rose Byrne’s performance so remarkable, the themes the film explores, and whether this emotionally intense story is worth your time — before giving my final fork rating.🍴 Movies I Give a Fork About  Movies don’t get stars — they get forks.Hosted by AJ Jones, this podcast cuts through hype, marketing, and awards buzz to answer one simple question:Is this movie actually worth your time?🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts  📸 Follow on Instagram: @moviesigiveaforkabout  🌐 Podcast site: giveaforkmovies.comNew episodes drop when a movie earns a fork.

In this episode, I review The Lost Bus, an intense disaster drama starring Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera and inspired by the real events of the 2018 Camp Fire that destroyed the town of Paradise, California.The film follows a school bus driver who is suddenly called in to evacuate a group of elementary school children as a fast-moving wildfire closes in on the town. Joined by a teacher from the school, the two must navigate smoke-filled roads, spreading flames, and mounting chaos in a desperate effort to get the children to safety. The Lost Bus earned Academy Award nominations for Best Sound and Best Visual Effects, and the film’s immersive sound design and convincing wildfire sequences play a huge role in creating the tension. But does the story itself land as strongly as the technical elements? In this episode, I break down what worked and where I believe The Lost Bus stands in the Oscar race — and of course, my final fork rating.🍴 Movies I Give a Fork About  Movies don’t get stars — they get forks.Hosted by AJ Jones, this podcast cuts through hype, marketing, and awards buzz to answer one simple question:Is this movie actually worth your time?🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts  📸 Follow on Instagram: @moviesigiveaforkabout  🌐 Podcast site: giveaforkmovies.comNew episodes drop when a movie earns a fork.

In this episode of Movies I Give a Fork About, A J explores the quietly powerful film Train Dreams, a deeply reflective story set in the logging communities of the early 1900s Pacific Northwest.The film follows Robert Grainier, played by Joel Egerton, a logger trying to build a life for his family in a rugged and unforgiving landscape. Along the way, the story captures the beauty of ordinary moments, the dangers of frontier work, and the lasting impact of the choices we make — and the ones we don’t.A J discusses the film’s remarkable storytelling, the subtle symbolism woven throughout its forest landscapes, and the powerful narration delivered by Will Patton. With standout performances from Felicity Jones and William H. Macy, Train Dreams becomes more than a period story — it becomes a meditation on love, grief, regret, and the passage of time.This is not a flashy film.It’s a thoughtful one.And sometimes those are the stories that stay with us the longest.How many forks does Train Dreams earn? A J isn’t shy about her opinion. Have a listen to find out.🍴 Movies I Give a Fork About  Movies don’t get stars — they get forks.Hosted by AJ Jones, this podcast cuts through hype, marketing, and awards buzz to answer one simple question:Is this movie actually worth your time?🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts  📸 Follow on Instagram: @moviesigiveaforkabout  🌐 Podcast site: giveaforkmovies.comNew episodes drop when a movie earns a fork.

In this episode of Movies I Give a Fork About, AJ dives into one of this year’s most emotionally resonant Oscar contenders — Sentimental Value, the Norwegian drama that has earned nine  Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, best Adapted Screenplay, best actress in a lead role, and best actor in a supporting role.AJ explores why the writer-director combination behind the film gives the story such remarkable cohesion, allowing the emotional themes of memory, regret, and family legacy to unfold with quiet precision.The episode also highlights the extraordinary performance of Stellan Skarsgård, whose Best Supporting Actor–nominated role delivers a deeply nuanced portrayal of a man haunted by the consequences of his past.With additional acting nominations for Renate Reinsve, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas and Elle Fanning, Sentimental Value demonstrates how powerful restrained performances can be when a film trusts its audience to sit with complex emotions rather than forcing them.A J breaks down the performances, the storytelling, and why this haunting Norwegian film lingers long after the credits roll.How many forks does Sentimental Value earn? Tune in to find out🍴 Movies I Give a Fork About  Movies don’t get stars — they get forks.Hosted by AJ Jones, this podcast cuts through hype, marketing, and awards buzz to answer one simple question:Is this movie actually worth your time?🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts  📸 Follow on Instagram: @moviesigiveaforkabout  🌐 Podcast site: giveaforkmovies.comNew episodes drop when a movie earns a fork.

In Episode 12 of Movies I Give a Fork About, A J explores the return to the animal metropolis in Zootopia 2. With new characters, new mysteries, and voice talent from stars like Ke Huy Quan, Fortune Femister, Quinta Brunson, Andy Samberg and Danny Trejo, the sequel expands the world of Zootopia while revisiting the partnership between Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde.Does this sequel manage to capture the charms and wit that made the original such a fan favourite.And most importantly… how many forks will it get?🍴 Movies I Give a Fork About  Movies don’t get stars — they get forks.Hosted by AJ Jones, this podcast cuts through hype, marketing, and awards buzz to answer one simple question:Is this movie actually worth your time?🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts  📸 Follow on Instagram: @moviesigiveaforkabout  🌐 Podcast site: giveaforkmovies.comNew episodes drop when a movie earns a fork.

A struggling husband-and-wife Neil Diamond cover band.A quiet Midwestern love story.And one performance that earned an Oscar nomination.In this episode, I break down Song Sung Blue, the musical drama based on the true story of Mike and Claire Sardina — a Milwaukee couple who built an unlikely second act performing Neil Diamond tributes together.The film received a single Academy Award nomination — for Best Actress, recognizing Kate Hudson (chatgpt://generic-entity?number=0) for her portrayal of Claire — and honestly? That nomination is the reason I pressed play.And I’m glad I did.This isn’t flashy prestige cinema.It’s intimate. A little scrappy. Sometimes uneven.But it has heart — and a tenderness about partnership, ambition, and holding onto each other when life doesn’t go the way you planned.We’ll talk about:• Why Hudson’s performance carries the emotional weight• Hugh Jackman’s grounded counterbalance• The “based on a true story” factor• And whether this movie deserved more awards love — or landed exactly where it should haveIt’s one of those films I might have overlooked in a crowded season.But sometimes the smaller nominees are the ones that sneak up on you.So the question is: is this a movie you should give a fork about?Let’s find out.🍴 Movies I Give a Fork About  Movies don’t get stars — they get forks.Hosted by AJ Jones, this podcast cuts through hype, marketing, and awards buzz to answer one simple question:Is this movie actually worth your time?🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts  📸 Follow on Instagram: @moviesigiveaforkabout  🌐 Podcast site: giveaforkmovies.comNew episodes drop when a movie earns a fork.

A lonely kid.A cosmic misunderstanding.And a story that’s less about aliens… and more about belonging.In this episode, I break down Elio, Disney’s latest animated feature and this year’s nominee for Best Animated Feature Film.On the surface, it’s a classic space adventure — a young boy obsessed with the cosmos accidentally gets mistaken for Earth’s ambassador to the universe. But beneath the bright colors and intergalactic spectacle, this is a story about grief, displacement, and what it means to feel like you don’t quite fit anywhere.We’ll talk about:• Why the emotional themes land harder than the plot• The dynamic between Elio and his aunt• Whether the animation style elevates or divides• And if its Best Animated Feature nomination feels earnedIt’s not explosive.It’s not groundbreaking.But it is sincere — and sometimes that counts for more.If you’re willing to experience memory before logic, and identity before language, this might just be a movie you give a fork about.🍴 Movies I Give a Fork About  Movies don’t get stars — they get forks.Hosted by AJ Jones, this podcast cuts through hype, marketing, and awards buzz to answer one simple question:Is this movie actually worth your time?🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts  📸 Follow on Instagram: @moviesigiveaforkabout  🌐 Podcast site: giveaforkmovies.comNew episodes drop when a movie earns a fork.

Nine Academy Award nominations.A director who understands monsters better than most filmmakers understand people.And a film that looks exactly like a nine-nomination movie.In this episode, I unpack Guillermo del Toro’s haunting reimagining of Frankenstein — a dark, visually stunning adaptation that leans fully into gothic atmosphere while grounding its horror in something deeply human.We’ll talk about:• Why this landed a Best Picture nomination• Jacob Elordi’s Supporting Actor nod• The adapted screenplay — written by del Toro — and how it reshapes the classic myth• The craftsmanship behind Costume Design, Makeup & Hairstyling, Production Design, Cinematography, Original Score, and Sound — and why those nominations absolutely trackThis isn’t just a monster movie.It’s prestige cinema wearing scars.If you’re curious whether gothic horror can carry real awards weight — and whether this version of Frankenstein actually earns its nine nominations — you’re going to want to give a fork about this one.🍴 Movies I Give a Fork About  Movies don’t get stars — they get forks.Hosted by AJ Jones, this podcast cuts through hype, marketing, and awards buzz to answer one simple question:Is this movie actually worth your time?🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts  📸 Follow on Instagram: @moviesigiveaforkabout  🌐 Podcast site: giveaforkmovies.comNew episodes drop when a movie earns a fork.

A paranoid ex-revolutionary.A kidnapped daughter.An old enemy with unfinished business.One Battle After Another is a 3-hour fever dream — part action thriller, part political satire, part dark comedy — anchored by Leonardo DiCaprio in one of his most unhinged performances.Inspired by Thomas Pynchon’s Vineland, the film drags Bob Ferguson out of hiding and into a confrontation with his past — and the chaos that never really left him.In this episode, I break down:•DiCaprio’s drug-fogged, darkly comedic lead turn•Standout performances from Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, and Teyana Taylor•The uneasy balance between absurdity and genuine emotional stakes•Why the satire cuts deeper than it first appears•And what 13 Academy Award nominations actually say about how the industry sees this filmIt’s messy on purpose.It’s sprawling by design.And it swings very, very big.But does big mean brilliant?Let’s give some forks.🍴 Movies I Give a Fork About  Movies don’t get stars — they get forks.Hosted by AJ Jones, this podcast cuts through hype, marketing, and awards buzz to answer one simple question:Is this movie actually worth your time?🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts  📸 Follow on Instagram: @moviesigiveaforkabout  🌐 Podcast site: giveaforkmovies.comNew episodes drop when a movie earns a fork.

By day: a world-famous K-pop girl group.By night: demon hunters protecting the world from supernatural chaos.It sounds like it shouldn’t work.And yet… it absolutely does.In this episode of Movies I Give a Fork About, I break down why K-Pop Demon Hunters might be more than just a flashy genre mashup.We’ll talk about:•How the movie balances idol spectacle with action fantasy•Why the world-building feels intentional, not chaotic•The emotional undercurrent beneath the glitter•And why this could be your Best Animated Feature winnerOh — and that song?Yeah. We need to talk about that too.Is this just shiny distraction — or is it awards-season serious?Let’s get into it.🍴 Movies I Give a Fork About  Movies don’t get stars — they get forks.Hosted by AJ Jones, this podcast cuts through hype, marketing, and awards buzz to answer one simple question:Is this movie actually worth your time?🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts  📸 Follow on Instagram: @moviesigiveaforkabout  🌐 Podcast site: giveaforkmovies.comNew episodes drop when a movie earns a fork.

F1 throws us into the ultra-elite world of Formula One racing — a comeback veteran, a young hotshot, a struggling team, and billionaire stakes.And here’s the thing:It works.In this episode, I break down:•Why the sound design might be untouchable•How the racing feels claustrophobic and cinematic•Whether this is prestige filmmaking or just very expensive adrenaline•And my slightly spicy take on its Best Picture chancesIt’s loud. It’s slick. It’s absurdly polished.But is it more than a flex?Time to give some forks.🍴 Movies I Give a Fork About  Movies don’t get stars — they get forks.Hosted by AJ Jones, this podcast cuts through hype, marketing, and awards buzz to answer one simple question:Is this movie actually worth your time?🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts  📸 Follow on Instagram: @moviesigiveaforkabout  🌐 Podcast site: giveaforkmovies.comNew episodes drop when a movie earns a fork.

Hamnet is not loud. It’s not dramatic in the traditional sense.It doesn’t beg for attention — it lingers.In this episode, I’m talking about the quiet devastation at the heart of Hamnet, the story of the young son of William Shakespeare and the grief that would eventually echo through one of the greatest plays ever written.This film lives in atmosphere — in candlelight, in breath, in the unbearable stillness of loss. It’s less concerned with plot and more concerned with feeling. With memory. With the way grief reshapes a family from the inside out.The performances are restrained but powerful, and the cinematography feels almost tactile — like you could reach through the screen and feel the texture of the world they inhabit.This isn’t a movie that entertains in a traditional way.It’s a movie that asks you to sit with it.So how many forks did I give it?You’ll have to listen.🍴 Movies I Give a Fork About  Movies don’t get stars — they get forks.Hosted by AJ Jones, this podcast cuts through hype, marketing, and awards buzz to answer one simple question:Is this movie actually worth your time?🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts  📸 Follow on Instagram: @moviesigiveaforkabout  🌐 Podcast site: giveaforkmovies.comNew episodes drop when a movie earns a fork.

This week I’m talking about Little Amélie — an animated film that isn’t explosive, isn’t groundbreaking… but is deeply thoughtful and quietly affecting.This is experiential storytelling.Emotion before explanation.Memory before logic.Identity before language.The animation style may divide audiences and takes a moment to adjust to, and the story doesn’t follow a strong narrative arc in the traditional sense. Viewers looking for a clear plot may feel untethered.But if you’re willing to sit inside feeling instead of chasing structure, there’s something sincere here.🍴 Movies I Give a Fork About  Movies don’t get stars — they get forks.Hosted by AJ Jones, this podcast cuts through hype, marketing, and awards buzz to answer one simple question:Is this movie actually worth your time?🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts  📸 Follow on Instagram: @moviesigiveaforkabout  🌐 Podcast site: giveaforkmovies.comNew episodes drop when a movie earns a fork.

In this episode of Movies I Give a Fork About, I’m unpacking Blue Moon, a character-driven drama that quietly explores legacy, ego, artistic ambition, and the fragile need to matter.This is not a plot-heavy film. It’s a conversation film. A tension film. A performance film.We talk about:• The layered portrayal of Andy White• The subtle power shifts between characters• How insecurity and genius often live in the same room• The symbolic use of the “mouse” note• Why this story feels intimate but emotionally loadedBlue Moon doesn’t shout. It lingers. It asks uncomfortable questions about validation, recognition, and what happens when time starts to move past you.This is performance-first storytelling — the kind where dialogue carries the weight and silence does just as much work.🍴 Movies I Give a Fork About  Movies don’t get stars — they get forks.Hosted by AJ Jones, this podcast cuts through hype, marketing, and awards buzz to answer one simple question:Is this movie actually worth your time?🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts  📸 Follow on Instagram: @moviesigiveaforkabout  🌐 Podcast site: giveaforkmovies.comNew episodes drop when a movie earns a fork.

In this episode of Movies I Give a Fork About, I review Sinners, Ryan Coogler’s moody, atmospheric period thriller set in 1932 Mississippi. Michael B. Jordan delivers a compelling dual performance as twin brothers Smoke and Stack, navigating a world shaped by violence, survival, and moral tension.This is a film that prioritizes atmosphere over excess — building unease through implication, music, and striking production design rather than spectacle. I break down what works, what lingers, and where it ultimately lands on my fork rating scale.🍴 Movies I Give a Fork About  Movies don’t get stars — they get forks.Hosted by AJ Jones, this podcast cuts through hype, marketing, and awards buzz to answer one simple question:Is this movie actually worth your time?🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts  📸 Follow on Instagram: @moviesigiveaforkabout  🌐 Podcast site: giveaforkmovies.comNew episodes drop when a movie earns a fork.

Marty Supreme walked into awards season with nine Oscar nominations and serious prestige behind it — including a lead performance from Timothée Chalamet and direction from Josh Safdie.On paper, this should have been a heavy hitter.In this episode, I cut through the hype, the marketing, and the awards buzz to answer one simple question:Is Marty Supreme actually worth your time — or just dressed like it is?No spoilers. Just forks.🍴 Movies I Give a Fork About  Movies don’t get stars — they get forks.Hosted by AJ Jones, this podcast cuts through hype, marketing, and awards buzz to answer one simple question:Is this movie actually worth your time?🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts  📸 Follow on Instagram: @moviesigiveaforkabout  🌐 Podcast site: giveaforkmovies.comNew episodes drop when a movie earns a fork.

Welcome to Movies I Give a Fork About - the podcast where movies don't get rated with stars, they get forks. In this trailer, host A.J. Jones introduces the show's approach to spoiler-safe reviews and cutting through the hype to find what movies are truly worth your time.🍴 Movies I Give a Fork About  Movies don’t get stars — they get forks.Hosted by AJ Jones, this podcast cuts through hype, marketing, and awards buzz to answer one simple question:Is this movie actually worth your time?🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts  📸 Follow on Instagram: @moviesigiveaforkabout  🌐 Podcast site: giveaforkmovies.comNew episodes drop when a movie earns a fork.