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Picks and Pans w/TheOnlyCritic

by Nate Adams

“PICKS and PANS with TheOnlyCritic” is a Michigan based podcast hosted by Nate Adams, editor-in-chief of TheOnlyCritic.com. Nate Adams is a Rotten Tomatoes approved critic, a member of the Detroit Film Critics Society, and has appeared on the TV programs: “CriticLee Speaking” for Fox 2 Detroit and “MovieShow Plus” for TV-20. On the podcast, Nate will feature guest critics from across the state and beyond discussing current entertainment trends and revisiting old throwback films.

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  1. HOLES: 20 YEARS LATER w/ Nate, Matthew, Aaron, and Corey

    THE BOYS ARE BACK! - PICKS AND PANS w/TheOnlyCritic returns with a retrospective panel on HOLES, 20 years after its release date.

  2. WE'RE BACK! INTERVIEW w/DAVID HOWARD THORNTON ("Terrifer 2" and "The Mean One") + AVATAR 2 first review.

    Nate Adams interviews actor David Howard Thornton of "TERRIFIER 2" and the new holiday slasher "THE MEAN ONE." Plus Nate gives his first reaction to sequel AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER.

  3. The future of moviegoing and box office in 2022 panel w/Detroit Film Critics - PT 2

    A continuation of the previous podcast with guests below, plus we talk about SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME's unbelievable box office numbers! Subscribe to say up to date! PANEL: Perry Seibert (@Perrylovesfilm and @WatchingCast) - film critic for The Lucy Ann Lance Show and co-host of WE'RE WATCHING…

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  4. The future of moviegoing and box office in 2022 panel w/Detroit Film Critics - PT 1

    We’re back! We've been on a little hiatus, but we're back with some fresh content! Stopping by the Picks and Pans podcast this week include fellow Detroit Film Critics Society members Tom Santilli, film critic for WXYZ (ABC) Channel 7 in Detroit, MontieLee Stromer, film critic for The Movie…

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  5. PARAMOUNT+ and the divulge of streaming services panel w/Detroit Film Critics

    Host Nate Adams (@TheOnlyCritic) facilities a panel discussion around the forthcoming launch of Paramount+ on March 4th and their planned library of content. PANEL: MontieLee Stromer (@montielee) - film critic for MovieReelist.com Perry Seibert (@Perrylovesfilm and @WatchingCast) - film critic…

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  6. WITHOUT A PADDLE w/ Dawn, Corey, Aaron, Matthew and Nate

    On this week's edition of the PICKS and PANS podcast, host Nate Adams along with guests Dawn Purcell, Aaron Treadway, Matthew Porter, and Corey Weitenhagen revisit 2004's WITHOUT A PADDLE. Subscribe wherever you get podcasts! NSFW contains explicit language.

  7. LITTLE NICKY w/ Hank, Patrick, Aaron, Matthew and Nate

    Hank Gossett, Patrick Wallace, Matthew Porter and Aaron Treadway join host Nate Adams to discuss 2000's LITTLE NICKY which just turned 20 in November. - NSFW contains explicit language. SUBSCRIBE WHEREVER YOU GET PODCASTS!

  8. THE GRINCH (2000) 20 YEARS LATER w/ Nate, Matthew, Corey and Aaron - NSFW

    On this week's podcast we're taking a look back on DR. SEUSS'S HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS (2000) starring Jim Carrey. Host Nate Adams and guests Matthew Porter, Aaron Treadway, and Corey Weitenhagen discuss in detail the Ron Howard flick with analysis and observations on their most recent...

  9. HBO MAX BOMBSHELL roundtable with Detroit Film Critics: What does this mean for movie theaters?

    On this week’s edition of the PICKS and PANS podcast, Nate Adams (TheOnlyCritic.com) chats with Detroit Film Critics, MontiLee Stromer (MovieReelist.com), Michelle Kisner (Spoilerfreemovieslueth.com) and Chris Williams (BHMPopCulture.com) about the implications of Warner Bros. announcing their...

  10. WE'RE BACK! Reviews of HILLBILLY ELEGY and THE HAPPIEST SEASON plus Wonder Woman 1984 heads to HBO MAX.

    Nate and Matthew are back after an almost month long hiatus discussing everything in the entertainment industry and review HILLBILLY ELEGY and THE HAPPIEST SEASON! Subscribe and tune in!

  11. Our favorite election and political movies plus COME PLAY and HIS HOUSE

    This week Nate and Matthew discuss their favorite politically themed films in wake of election day and review horror thriller's COME PLAY and HIS HOUSE. Subscribe! TheOnlyCritic.com. *Some STRONG language.

  12. The death of QUIBI plus reviews of BORAT SUBSEQUENT MOVIEFILM and THE WITCHES

    Film critic Nate Adams and Matthew Porter discuss that BORAT shocker, the death of short-lived streaming service QUIBI, when will moviegoing return to normal and reviews of both BORAT SUBSEQUENT MOVIEFILM and THE WITCHES now streaming. Subscribe!

  13. 2 HEARTS, CLOUDS, AND HONEST THIEF

    Film critic Nate Adams (TheOnlyCritic.com) and guest Matthew Porter review latest releases 2 HEARTS, HONEST THIEF and CLOUDS. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! *Some LANGUAGE in this edition of the podcast.

  14. THE WAR WITH GRANDPA and ON THE ROCKS

    This week on the PICKS and PANS podcast Nate and Matthew eviscerate THE WAR WITH GRANDPA and discuss the smooth romantic caper ON THE ROCKS. Subscribe for new content and exclusive interviews each and every week!

  15. MOVIE THEATERS ARE CLOSING + Reviews of THE BOYS IN THE BAND and THE GLORIAS

    On this week's episode of the Picks and Pans podcast, Nate and Matthew discuss the current state of the movie industry - REGAL announces it will close countless locations until new product comes out - plus the ever expanding release schedule, and reviews of Netflix's "The Boys in the Band" and...

  16. TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7 enters the Oscar race, movie theaters can reopen in Michigan and reviews of THE COMEY RULE and KAJILLIONAIRE

    We've seen Aaron Sorkin's new courtroom drama THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7 (out Oct 16th) and discuss its awards prospects as well as review the film. Plus our thoughts on Jeff Daniels and Brenden Gleeson's THE COMEY RULE and Miranda July's first feature in nine years, KAJILLIONAIRE. Plus, movie...

  17. THE EMMY'S plus reviews of ANTEBELLUM and THE DEVIL ALL THE TIME

    Nate and Matthew quickly dive through the Emmy nominations, and share some of their favorites. Plus reviews of the social thriller ANTEBELLUM and the Netflix drama THE DEVIL ALL THE TIME.

  18. OSCAR INCLUSION SHAKEUP + REVIEWS OF THE BROKEN HEARTS GALLERY and RENT-A-PAL

    This week, Nate and Matthew dive into new releases THE BROKEN HEARTS GALLERY AND RENT-A-PAL and discuss I'M THINKING OF ENDING THINGS. Plus a dive into the new stipulations for Oscar films, the launch of virtual TIFF, and the second weekend box office for TENET. Good or bad?

  19. TENET is finally here, plus reviews of MULAN and ROBIN'S WISH

    We're back weekly with new episodes of PICKS and PANS. This week, Nate and Matthew dive into Christopher Nolan and his new mindbending thriller TENET. Plus a peek at Disney+'s MULAN and the doc ROBIN'S WISH. Oh, and we also talk about a rewatch we both did recently of NOT ANOTHER TEEN MOVIE.

  20. Special Edition: LIVE AT THE DRIVE-IN plus a tribute to Chadwick Boseman

    Film critic Nate Adams and guest Matthew Porter travel to the Field-of-Dreams Drive-In to see THE NEW MUTANTS followed by BLACK PANTHER and pay tribute to Chadwick Boseman's legacy and career.

  21. Special Edition with JEREMY HERSH, writer/director of SXSW hit THE SURROGATE

    On this special edition of the PICKS and PANS podcast, host Nate Adams and guest Matthew Porter chat with award winning filmmaker Jeremy Hersh whose debut feature THE SURROGATE has just landed on VOD September 1st. We talk about what we've been watching through quarantine, our affection for…

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  22. Are We Ready To Head Back To Theaters? Plus BOYS STATE and PROJECT POWER

    ***LAST PODCAST BEFORE A TWO WEEK HIATUS** we will be back after Labor Day with new content! On this week's episode, Nate and Matthew debate the logistics of heading back into movie theaters and review the new streaming release of BOYS STATE and PROJECT POWER.

  23. Is $29.99 too much for MULAN? Plus reviews of AN AMERICIAN PICKLE and WAITING FOR THE BARBARIANS

    Film critic Nate Adams and guest Matthew Porter dive into the Mulan Disney+ debate, plus reviews of Seth Rogen's new comedy AN AMERICIAN PICKLE on HBO MAX and WAITING FOR THE BARBARIANS starring Mark Rylance, Johnny Depp, and Robert Pattinson.

  24. INTERVIEW WITH ROB SAVAGE (director of the Shudder original film HOST)

    Nate Adams (film critic for TheOnlyCritic.com) sits down and interviews Rob Savage, director of the breakout, late summer hit, HOST, the first movie shot entirely in quarantine over Zoom. The film is now streaming exclusively on SHUDDER. New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe!

  25. REVISITING THE TOP 10 MOVIES OF 2000 plus REVIEWS OF REBUILDING PARADISE AND SHE DIES TOMORROW

    Film critic Nate Adams and guest Matthew Porter take a trip down memory lane and revisit the highest grossing films of 2000 and discuss their impact and if they get made today. Plus reviews of the new documentary REBUILDING PARADISE and drama SHE DIES TOMORROW.

  26. THE RENTAL and YES, GOD, YES. Plus the ever shifting release date calendar.

    This week film critic Nate Adams and guest Matthew Porter discuss new releases THE RENTAL, YES, GOD, YES, and the ever shifting release date calendar and how streaming library catalogs work.

  27. PEACOCK LAUNCHES, AND THE BATTLE OF STREAMING NUMBERS. PLUS THE SURROGATE and THE SUNLIT NIGHT

    Film critic Nate Adams (@TheOnlyCritic) and guest Matthew Porter discuss the launch of PEACOCK and how the streaming giants release their viewership numbers. Plus reviews of THE SURROGATE and THE SUNLIT NIGHT.

  28. GREYHOUND, FIRST COW, AND PALM SPRINGS

    Film Critic Nate Adams and guest Matthew Porter review the latest releases hitting streaming and on-demand and even get into a tense debate about a certain film.

  29. HAMILTON, IRRESISTIBLE, AND EUROVISION: THE STORY OF FIRE SAGA

    Film critic Nate Adams and guest Matthew Porter are back after a week hiatus talking about HAMILTON on Disney+ and if we we will ever go to the movies again in 2020.

  30. The Best Movies of 2020 so far plus 7500 and MISS JUNETEENTH

    Film critic Nate Adams and guest Matthew Porter review 7500 and Miss Juneteenth and reveal their best films of 2020 so far!

  31. DA 5 BLOODS, THE KING OF STATEN ISLAND, and ARTEMIS FOWL

    Film critic Nate Adams and guest Matthew Porter discuss and review new releases DA 5 BLOODS, THE KING OF STATEN ISLAND, and ARTEMIS FOWL.

  32. Top picks for films made by Black filmmakers and artists. Plus reviews of BECKY and SHIRLEY

    In light of current events, Film Critic Nate Adams and guest Matthew Porter discuss their favorite movies made by African-American filmmakers and discuss the new streaming releases of BECKY and SHIRLEY.

  33. HBO MAX launches plus THE HIGH NOTE and THE VAST OF NIGHT reviewed

    Film critic Nate Adams and guest Matthew Porter discuss the new releases THE HIGH NOTE and THE VAST OF NIGHT and the bumby launch of HBO MAX.

  34. THE LOVEBIRDS, #ReleaseTheSnyderCut becomes a reality on HBO MAX and could the Oscars be canceled in 2021?

    Film critic Nate Adams and guest Matthew Porter review THE LOVEBIRDS, discuss what they’ve been watching, and delve into the upcoming release of Zack Snyder’s Justice League on HBO MAX in 2021.

  35. SCOOB! and CAPONE. Hamilton heads to Disney+ early. Is Amazon purchasing AMC Theaters?

    Film critic Nate Adams and guest Matthew Porter review new releases SCOOB! and CAPONE and discuss the significance of HAMILTON heading to Disney+ early and dissect the rumors that Amazon might be purchasing AMC Theaters.

  36. SPACESHIP EARTH and HOW TO BUILD A GIRL. Is Disney in trouble? #QuarantineCatchup

    Film critic Nate Adams and guest Matthew Porter review new releases “Spaceship Earth” and the coming-of-age comedy “How To Build A Girl” and discuss what they’ve been watching during quarantine. Plus Disney is looking to take $1 billion in losses this year, are they in trouble?

  37. Episode 4: AMC Theaters vs Universal Studios. Bad Education and Hugh Jackman's top three performances.

    On this installment of the PICKS and PANS podcast, film critic Nate Adams and guest Matthew Porter discuss the exhibition war taking place between AMC Theaters and Universal Studios. Plus The Academy Awards change their award eligibility in wake of COVID-19, and reviews of BAD EDUCATION and ALL…

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  38. Episode 3: EXTRACTION, #QuarantineCatchup, and when will theaters open back up?

    Film critic Nate Adams and guest Matthew Porter review/debate the latest releases on VOD and Netflix. Nate gives an update on his #QuarantineCatchup series detailing all the classic films he's been watching. for the first time. Hint: one of them was "The Princess Bride."

  39. Episode 2: Are there too many streaming services? Reviews of THE QUARRY, ENDINGS, BEGINNINGS, and UNDERWATER

    Film critic Nate Adams and guest Matthew Porter review new releases THE QUARRY, ENDINGS, BEGINNINGS, and the new Blu-Ray release of UNDERWATER. Plus discussions on the launch of PEACOCK and how does TROLLS: WORLD TOUR change the theatrical release model? Full reviews at TheOnlyCritic.com.

  40. Episode 1: TROLLS WORLD TOUR, QUIBI Launch, and AMC Theaters filing for bankruptcy

    Film critic Nate Adams and guest critic Matthew Porter review the films TROLLS: WORLD TOUR, SEA FEVER, and WE SUMMON THE DARKNESS. They also give their picks and pans from the week and discuss the state of the film business and the recent launch of the QUIBI streaming service.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

“PICKS and PANS with TheOnlyCritic” is a Michigan based podcast hosted by Nate Adams, editor-in-chief of TheOnlyCritic.com. Nate Adams is a Rotten Tomatoes approved critic, a member of the Detroit Film Critics Society, and has appeared on the TV programs: “CriticLee Speaking” for Fox 2 Detroit and “MovieShow Plus” for TV-20. On the podcast, Nate will feature guest critics from across the state and beyond discussing current entertainment trends and revisiting old throwback films.

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