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Cup of Tea Critiques Podcast — 56 episodes
Greek Myth or Greek Legend: Do movies like 300 and Clash of the Titans have to stick to the text?
Are Terminator, Project Hail Mary, and Spider-Man really sci-fi movies?
“The book was better”: What do audiences expect from movie adaptations like The Odyssey and Hunger Games?
Clang! What’s the appeal of Shawshank Redemption and Other Prison Movies?
The Devil Wears Prada 2 and Other Movies Loosely Based on Real People
What makes comedies like Office Space and Bad Boys rewatchable?
Project Hail Mary and Other Space Movies
The Infamous Game of Thrones Starbucks Cup and Other Gaffes in Film and Television
Are Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The Hangover, and The Matrix Epic Films or Just Good Movies?
From The Sandlot to Moneyball: Peanuts, Cracker Jacks, and Baseball Movies
From The Negotiator to The Rip: Where’s the straight line through crooked cop movies?
Is January Dump Month real or a self-fulfilling prophecy?
Audio Collage: What’s next up for cinema centering Black people?
Streamers vs Box Office: Should awards access be limited?
Yes Repeat No—Wait, What? A Conversation with Filmmaker Michael Moshe Dahan
Home Alone or Die Hard: Just what exactly is a Christmas Movie?
From Casino to Forrest Gump to Bad Boys: why do we quote movies?
Avatar in IMAX 3D? Nah, it’s time for 4DX and beyond!
Do concert films like Renaissance and The Eras Tour provide a solution to box office woes?
Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere and the Recent Biopic Craze
The Inglourious Basterds Experience: Dubbing or Subtitles?
Horror Movies: Why do we like to be scared?
Changing Lanes: What are the risks and benefits of being typecast in film?
Why do we love and hate blaxploitation films?
What makes a good (or bad) villain? [Replay]
Horror or Thriller: What's the Difference? [Replay]
How does an actor pull off two roles in the same film?
Just how important are costumes and props in film?
How do boxing movies stand out from their sports counterparts?
Why are Today's Cartoons More Heavy than Funny? [Replay]
Creating a Buzz: What are some of the most extraordinary movie marketing campaigns?
The Countless Menagerie of Doomsday Films
The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Plot Twists in Cinema
Why are Today's Cartoons More Heavy than Funny?
What is the Cultural Impact of Physical Media’s Decline?
The Short Films that Led to Long Careers
Where’s Hollywood’s Sense of Adventure?
Post‑Apocalypse Now!
Happy Anniversary Jaws!
The Joy of Hate Watching!
Where are all the Action Movie Heroines?
What Makes a Production a Classic?
How throwback films take you waayyy back!
Where are all the Sports Movies?
Sinners and the Mystique of Vampirism
When the Industry Goes Reel!
Who the Heck is Alan Smithee — and Why Should You Care?
Can Film Thrive without Music?
Movie Ratings: Are They Meaningful and Relevant Today? (Part 2 of 2)
Movie Ratings: Are They Meaningful and Relevant Today? (Part 1 of 2)
Public Domain and ... Winnie the Pooh?
What makes sequels and serials work?
Shot on Film or Shot on Digital?
What is the Goal of a Short Film?
What Makes a Good (or Bad) Villain?
Horror or Thriller: What's the Difference?