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Welcome to the Tomato Tomato Podcast! Each week, Chris and Jenna discuss a movie - and how it's reviewed by critics. We frame our discussion around Rotten Tomatoes reviews that we agree and disagree with, and have quite a journey along the way.
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#54 - Oscar Nominations 2019
Welp, the Oscar nominations are finally here, and there are about as many snubs, surprises, and disappointments as you'd expect. Listen as Jenna and Chris wake up, go through the list of nominees for the first time, and react accordingly. Follow us:https://twitter.com/tomatotomatopodhttps://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnhttps://twitter.com/thechrisvittoeBuy our stuff: https://www.redbubble.com/people/tomatotomatopod
#53 - Golden Globes 2019
Awards season is upon us! Join Chris and Jenna as they run down their thoughts on the 2019 Golden Globe Awards. What did we think of the winners and upsets? Weren't Sandberg and Oh charming hosts? And much more on an all new episode of Tomato Tomato! Harry Potter and Alfonso Caurón: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hZ_ZyzCO24The Green Book Controversy: https://www.refinery29.com/amp/en-us/2019/01/220609/green-book-movie-controversy-racism-don-shirley-family-storyFollow us:https://twitter.com/tomatotomatopodhttps://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnhttps://twitter.com/thechrisvittoeBuy our stuff: https://www.redbubble.com/people/tomatotomatopod
#52 - Bumblebee
Join Jenna and Chris as they breakdown rotten reviews of the newest installment of the Transformers franchise, Bumblebee! Reviews:https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/review/bumblebeehttps://rogersmovienation.com/2018/12/19/movie-review-can-bumblebee-rescue-the-transformers-from-cinematic-oblivion/Follow us:https://twitter.com/tomatotomatopodhttps://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnhttps://twitter.com/thechrisvittoeBuy our stuff: https://www.redbubble.com/people/tomatotomatopod
#51 - Avengers: Endgame Trailer Recap/Reaction
The long anticipated Avengers trailer is here! Listen and follow along as Jenna and Chris breakdown it down and try to figure out what is going on. Follow Us: https://twitter.com/TomatoTomatoPodhttps://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnhttps://twitter.com/thechrisvittoeTalk to Us: tomatotomatopod@gmail.com
#50 - Crank 2: High Voltage
In honor of our 50th episode, we're taking this podcast back to where it began -- with Chev Chelios. Listen as we talk about all things Crank 2, from the Godzilla-style fight sequence to the horse race sex scene and oh so much more.How does this movie strike a balance between lampooning action movie tropes and playing directly into them? In what ways did the reviews for Crank 2 oversimplify things? Have our fancasts for Jason Statham and company changed over the course of 50 episodes? Listen to find out.Also, listen to the end for some news, and why you will hopefully be getting episodes from us a lot more frequently!Reviews/articles we reference:The Star: Crank: High Voltage: Nothing succeeds like trashy excess by Jason Anderson: https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/2009/04/19/crank_high_voltage_nothing_succeeds_like_trashy_excess.htmlThe New York Times: He Might Lack a Ticker, but He’s Still a Time Bomb by Jeannette Catsoulis:https://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/18/movies/18cran.html?partner=Rotten%20Tomatoes&ei=5083Slant: Crank: High Voltage by Nick Schager: https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/review/crank-high-voltageFollow us:https://twitter.com/tomatotomatopodhttps://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnhttps://twitter.com/thechrisvittoeBuy our stuff: https://www.redbubble.com/people/tomatotomatopod
#49 - A Star Is Born
'A Star Is Born' has officially arrived, and Jenna and Chris still can't handle all of the feelings they have about it. Listen as they talk about remakes, dogs, and why they love that they can't get "Shallow" out of their heads.How does this movie move beyond - but also play into - the tropes around a movie musical? Are the film's negative reviews actually constructive criticism, or just cynical? And what do we love about Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper's performances? Listen to find out.Reviews/articles we reference:National Review: Bradley Cooper’s Sentimental, Soapy A Star Is Born by Kyle Smithhttps://www.nationalreview.com/2018/10/movie-review-a-star-is-born-sentimental-soapy/BuzzFeed: “A Star Is Born” May Not Get Pop Music Right, But It Gets That It Matters by Alison Willmorehttps://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/alisonwillmore/star-is-born-lady-gaga-bradley-cooper-rock-pop-musicSeattle Weekly: Not the Brightest Star in the Sky by Robert Hortonhttp://www.seattleweekly.com/film/not-the-brightest-star-in-the-sky/Follow Us: https://twitter.com/TomatoTomatoPodhttps://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnhttps://twitter.com/thechrisvittoeTalk to Us: tomatotomatopod@gmail.comMusic: BenSound.com
#48 - Venom
Like it or not, Venom has arrived, and Chris and Jenna are somewhat surprised by their reaction to it. Join us as we talk about tater tots, Ronald McDonald wigs, and Tom Hardy's genuinely zany performance.In what ways does this movie feel like an anachronism in the superhero movie world? Are the makings of an interesting story hidden somewhere in this script? And why couldn't Riz Ahmed have chewed the scenery a lot more? Listen to find out.Reviews/articles we reference:Vox: "Venom is a fun, twisted rom-com disguised as a bad superhero movie" by Alex Abad-Santos: https://www.vox.com/2018/10/4/17930900/venom-review-tom-hardySlate: "A Review of Venom as Written by One Movie Critic and His Evil Alien Symbiote" by Sam Adams: https://slate.com/culture/2018/10/venom-review-tom-hardy-superhero-movie.htmlio9: "Venom Is a Surprisingly Solid Action Movie That Just Wants to Show You a Good Time" by Charles Pulliam-Moore:https://io9.gizmodo.com/venom-is-a-surprisingly-solid-action-movie-that-just-wa-1829403140Follow Us: https://twitter.com/TomatoTomatoPodhttps://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnhttps://twitter.com/thechrisvittoeTalk to Us: tomatotomatopod@gmail.comMusic: BenSound.com
#47 - A Simple Favor
Get your martinis and three-piece pantsuits ready, because we watched Paul Feig's genre-bending 'A Simple Favor'. We talk about all the twists and turns, the costumes, and form the Henry Golding fan club.Is this movie's parodying of the true crime genre really a bad thing? What plot twists did we find a bit too ridiculous? And just how easy is it to swoon over Blake Lively's character? Listen to find out.Follow Us: https://twitter.com/TomatoTomatoPodhttps://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnhttps://twitter.com/thechrisvittoeArticles/Reviews we reference:The Hollywood Reporter: 'A Simple Favor' Film Review by Jon Frosch: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/a-simple-favor-review-1141167LA Times: Review: Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively pair for the fun and kitschy 'Simple Favor' by Katie Walsh: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-simple-favor-review-20180913-story.html#Slant: A Simple Favor by Derek Smith: https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/review/a-simple-favor
#46 - 88 Minutes
This week, we reach a new low in terms of Tomatometer score as we discuss 2008's '88 Minutes', the Al Pacino-led crime thriller that's somehow so much more and so much less than whatever you're expecting.What do the positive reviews of this movie really indicate about late-2000s film criticism? What new segment does Chris introduce into the podcast? And which Pacino-isms have we been quoting for the past week? Listen to find out.Reviews/Articles/Videos We Reference:How Did This Get Made? - 88 Minutes with Pete Holmes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94K-XzDvHwUCrazed Fanboy: 88 Minutes by Michael A. Smith: http://crazedfanboy.com/npcr08/moviereviewpcr421.phpThe Seattle Times: “88 minutes” is ugly, but Pacino’s hair is fab by Moira Macdonald:https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/movies/88-minutes-is-ugly-but-pacinos-hair-is-fab/Film Journal International: 88 Minutes by Doris Toumarkine: http://www.filmjournal.com/node/17789A supercut of Al Pacino making weird noises in 'Scent of a Woman': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9kQBz9azy8Follow Us: https://twitter.com/TomatoTomatoPodhttps://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnhttps://twitter.com/thechrisvittoeTalk to Us: tomatotomatopod@gmail.comMusic: BenSound.com
#45 - Crazy Rich Asians
We saw Crazy Rich Asians and absolutely adored it. Co-host Chris finally admits his secret love for rom-coms. Co-host Jenna has insight into the important representation on screen. And we also discuss how important it is to have diverse voices reviewing films. All of that and more on an all-new Tomato Tomato! Follow Us: https://twitter.com/TomatoTomatoPodhttps://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnhttps://twitter.com/thechrisvittoeTalk to Us: tomatotomatopod@gmail.comMusic: BenSound.com
#44 - Oscars Popular Film Category
This week, The Academy decided to add a brand new category to the now three-hour awards show. Films can now be awarded for "Outstanding Achievement in Popular Film". This of course, prompted many reactions from the internet. How does Chris feel about Disney's connection to this? What qualifies as a popular film? What does this mean for smaller, indie flicks? Listen to find out what hosts Jenna and Chris think. Follow Us: https://twitter.com/TomatoTomatoPodhttps://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnhttps://twitter.com/thechrisvittoeTalk to Us: tomatotomatopod@gmail.comMusic: BenSound.com
#43 - Mission: Impossible - Fallout (& Venom Trailer)
Like Henry Cavill's arms, Jenna and Chris are locked and loaded on all things Mission: Impossible - Fallout! Join us as we discuss the sixth entry in the Mission: Impossible franchise, and its absurdly (but justifiably) high Rotten Tomatoes score. How accessible is this movie for people who aren't as familiar with the franchise? What questions does this film raise about the ethics of being a spy? And just how impressed are we by the film's stunts? Listen to find out.Also, tacked on the end is a sort of bonus minisode, in which we reluctantly watch the new trailer for Venom for the first time. So, enjoy that. Reviews/Articles we reference:The New Yorker: “Mission: Impossible—Fallout” Is Basically a Two-and-a-Half-Hour Making-Of Sequence by Richard Brody: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-front-row/mission-impossiblefallout-is-basically-a-two-and-a-half-hour-making-of-sequenceVox: Mission: Impossible — Fallout is the most entertaining blockbuster of the summer by Alissa Wilkinson: https://www.vox.com/summer-movies/2018/7/17/17566244/mission-impossible-fallout-review-tom-cruiseSlant: Mission: Impossible - Fallout by Keith Uhlich: https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/review/mission-impossible-falloutFollow Us: https://twitter.com/TomatoTomatoPodhttps://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnhttps://twitter.com/thechrisvittoeTalk to Us: tomatotomatopod@gmail.comMusic: BenSound.com
#42 - Warner Bros. SDCC Trailers Reaction
It's a B-b-b-b-bonus episode! Chris and Jenna share their reaction as they watch the trailers from Warner Bros. San Diego Comic-Con panel. So if you can't get enough of the trailers for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Shazam!, and Aquaman, you're in the right place.What techniques does Fantastic Beasts use to totally play with Chris' emotions? What exactly makes the Shazam! trailer work so well? And what things in the Aquaman trailer got us the most shook? Listen to find out.Follow us: https://twitter.com/TomatoTomatoPodhttps://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnhttps://twitter.com/thechrisvittoe
#41 - Sorry to Bother You
Jenna and Chris are back to discuss 'Sorry to Bother You', Boots Riley's highly-anticipated and absolutely one-of-a-kind directorial debut. Even after months of being hyped about the trailers, we were taken on a journey that we absolutely, positively would not have expected.(PLEASE avoid this episode if you have not yet seen the movie. I know we say that a lot, but please trust us. You 100% do not want this spoiled for you beforehand. Even if you think you do, you don't.)What ways did the technical and narrative elements of this movie genuinely surprise us? How does this movie's polarizing audience response only further prove its overall point? And what new (kind-of) phobia did this movie awaken in Jenna? Listen to find out.Follow us: https://twitter.com/TomatoTomatoPodhttps://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnhttps://twitter.com/thechrisvittoeReviews/Articles We Reference:NPR: "'Sorry To Bother You': Ambitious Telemarketing Satire Can't Close The Sale" by Mark Jenkins:https://www.npr.org/2018/07/05/625290078/sorry-to-bother-you-ambitious-telemarketing-satire-can-t-close-the-saleVanity Fair: "Review: Sorry to Bother You Is on the Money" by K. Austin Collins:https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2018/07/sorry-to-bother-you-reviewSan Diego Reader: "Sorry to Bother You" by Scott Marks:https://m.sandiegoreader.com/movies/sorry-to-bother-you/Reel Film Reviews: "Sorry to Bother You" by David Nusair:http://reelfilm.com/boots.htm#sorryThe Hollywood Reporter: "How 'Sorry to Bother You' Avoids Tired Moral Dichotomies" by Ciara Wardlow:https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/sorry-bother-you-has-a-moral-compass-rarely-seen-movies-1127105R/Movies: Boots Riley's AMA:https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/8yb6re/im_boots_riley_writerdirector_of_sorry_to_bother/
#40 - Jurassic Park/World Retrospective
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is out this weekend! Join as we dive into the entire franchise and its relationship to the Tomato Meter. Which one deserves a higher rating? What was the original plan for Jurassic Park 4? We also squeeze in talk about Gotti's box office failure and the New Yorker's Incredibles 2 "review". Follow us: https://twitter.com/TomatoTomatoPodhttps://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnhttps://twitter.com/thechrisvittoeTalk to us: tomatotomatopod@gmail.comJenna at ComicBook.com: http://comicbook.com/author/heyitsjennalynnMusic: BenSound.com
#39 - Tomato Harvest: Why Are There So Many Male Critics?
This week Jenna and Chris discuss diversity, er, lack of diversity in the film criticism community. https://variety.com/2018/film/news/movie-critics-white-men-study-1202839058/Follow us: https://twitter.com/TomatoTomatoPodhttps://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnhttps://twitter.com/thechrisvittoeTalk to us: tomatotomatopod@gmail.comJenna at ComicBook.com: http://comicbook.com/author/heyitsjennalynn
#38 - Tomato Harvest: Star Wars and Candy Conspiracy
There is a lot of movie news and discourse this week, Jenna and Chris are here to break it all down for you. We discuss the discourse surrounding Star Wars fandom and Solo's box office disappointment. What did we think of the new trailers for Bumblebee and Lego Movie? And what is the Candy Conspiracy? Tune in and find out! Follow us: https://twitter.com/TomatoTomatoPodhttps://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnhttps://twitter.com/thechrisvittoeTalk to us: tomatotomatopod@gmail.comJenna at ComicBook.com: http://comicbook.com/author/heyitsjennalynn
#37 - Solo: A Star Wars Story
Solo: A Star Wars Story is officially out in theaters, and Jenna and Chris have a surprisingly good feeling about this. They're here with all their thoughts -- on the film itself, on the wide array of fan response, and on some of the very negative critic reviews.[WARNING: MAJOR SPOILERS.]What moments or elements of the film genuinely surprised us? What are some critics and fans missing about this film's role in the grander Star Wars mythos? And just how perfect are Alden Ehrenreich and Donald Glover? Listen to find out.Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/TomatoTomatoPodOur E-Mail: tomatotomatopod@gmail.comChris' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheChrisVittoeJenna's Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnReviews/Videos We Reference:Slant: Solo: A Star Wars Story by Steve MacFarlane: https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/review/solo-a-star-wars-storyRefinery29: Solo: A Star Wars Story Review: "I've Got a Really Good Feeling About This" by Anne Cohen: https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/review/solo-a-star-wars-storyNational Review: Solo: Soulless by Kyle Smith: https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/05/solo-soulless/#slide-1Steele Wars: Why Solo User Ratings Will Mean Nothing on IMDB & Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_bN2tT44ZQ
#36 - Deadpool 2
The summer movie season is trucking along with this weekend's release of 'Deadpool 2', a sequel with way more dick jokes, bloody action sequences, and discourse than anyone probably expected. Chris and Jenna are here to share their generally positive, but very conflicted, thoughts on it all.In what ways does 'Deadpool 2' fail its predecessor? Which kind of jokes landed the best within the film? And just how badly do we think the film handled its two biggest plot twists? Listen to find out.Reviews we reference:Vanity Fair: Review: Deadpool 2 Isn’t Nearly as Clever as It Thinks It Is by K. Austin Collins: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2018/05/review-deadpool-2RogerEbert.com: Deadpool 2 by Matt Zoller Seitz: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/deadpool-2-2018Little White Lies: Deadpool 2 by Hannah Woodhead: http://lwlies.com/reviews/deadpool-2/Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomatotomatopodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomatotomatopod/Email: tomatotomatopod@gmail.comChris' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheChrisVittoeJenna's Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnJenna's articles on ComicBook.com: http://comicbook.com/author/heyitsjennalynnMusic: https://www.bensound.com/
#35 - Avengers: Infinity War
Like destiny itself, 'Avengers: Infinity War' has officially arrived, and Jenna and Chris are here to talk about it. (WARNING: MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD.)Has the conversation around this film gone the way that we had expected it to? What could some reviewers be getting wrong about what this film means? How many different ways can Thanos' chin be described? Listen to find out.Reviews we reference:AV Club: 'Infinity War' is just way too much movie for one 'Avengers' movie by A.A. Dowd:https://film.avclub.com/infinity-war-is-just-way-too-much-movie-for-one-avenger-1825523778The New York Times: 'Avengers: Infinity War': It's Marvel's Universe. We Just Live in It by A.O. Scott:https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/24/movies/avengers-infinity-war-review.htmlBirth. Movies. Death.: 'Avengers: Infinity War' Review: Everything You Wanted and More by Dave Schillinghttp://birthmoviesdeath.com/2018/04/25/avengers-infinity-war-review-everything-you-wanted-and-moreTwitter: https://twitter.com/tomatotomatopodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomatotomatopod/Chris' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheChrisVittoeJenna's Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnJenna's articles on ComicBook.com: http://comicbook.com/author/heyitsjennalynnMusic: https://www.bensound.com/
#34 - MCU Phase 3
Avengers: Infinity War is upon us! Join us as we finish our review retrospective on the MCU with Phase 3. The largest of the Phases, we are introduced to new characters and elements that expend the MCU like never before. Did critics enjoy the continuing adventures of the Avengers? How did new additions like Black Panther and Spider-Man fit in? And what is Chris' advice before you go see Avengers: Infinity War?Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomatotomatopodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomatotomatopod/Chris' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheChrisVittoeJenna's Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnJenna's articles on ComicBook.com: http://comicbook.com/author/heyitsjennalynnMusic: https://www.bensound.com/
#33 - MCU Phase 2
Gearing up for Avengers: Infinity War we return to the MCU to breakdown reviews and Tomato Meter scores for Phase Two. From another Iron Man outing to the far reaches of space, Phase two got a little experimental with varying success. Which movies from Phase Two will stand the test of time? Would reviewers think differently on these movies now? How does it compare to Phase One? Tune in and find out! li.li1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #e4af0a} span.s1 {font: 10.0px Menlo; color: #454545} span.s2 {color: #454545} span.s3 {color: #e4af0a} ul.ul1 {list-style-type: disc} Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomatotomatopod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomatotomatopod/ Chris' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheChrisVittoe Jenna's Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynn Jenna's articles on ComicBook.com: http://comicbook.com/author/heyitsjennalynn Music: https://www.bensound.com/
#32 - Solo: A Star Wars Story Trailer 2 Reaction
Jenna and Chris are here to breakdown the new Solo: A Star Wars Story trailer that dropped earlier tonight. What can we piece together from the new footage? What do we think of the tone set by the trailer? And more importantly, do we have a good feeling about this? Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomatotomatopodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomatotomatopod/Chris' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheChrisVittoeJenna's Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnJenna's articles on ComicBook.com: http://comicbook.com/author/heyitsjennalynn
#31 - Tomato Harvest: Representation, Fox and Wes Anderson
A lot of movie news has come about in recent days, and Jenna and Chris are here to talk about it all.Is the diversity at this year’s box office (so far) an anomaly, and how could it effect the summer box office? What’s up with Fox rescheduling their X-Men movies /again/? And why does Chris really not like Wes Anderson? Listen to find out. li.li1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #e4af0a} span.s1 {font: 10.0px Menlo; color: #454545} span.s2 {color: #454545} span.s3 {color: #e4af0a} ul.ul1 {list-style-type: disc} Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomatotomatopod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomatotomatopod/ Chris' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheChrisVittoe Jenna's Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynn Jenna's articles on ComicBook.com: http://comicbook.com/author/heyitsjennalynn Music: https://www.bensound.com/ p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545; min-height: 14.0px}
#30 - MCU Phase 1
With Avengers: Infinity War around the corner, Jenna and Chris dive into the first phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Follow along as we run down the Tomato Meter for the foundation of the MCU starting with 2008's Iron Man. Which movies were a misstep? What lessons has the MCU learned since its early days? What was general audience reception to this crop of new superheroes? Assemble and find out! Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomatotomatopodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomatotomatopod/Chris' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheChrisVittoeJenna's Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnJenna's articles on ComicBook.com: http://comicbook.com/author/heyitsjennalynnMusic: https://www.bensound.com/
#29 - Get Out
We're late to the party but we finally saw "Get Out"! Spoilers: we love it, though a few critics say otherwise. Listen as we examine those reviews who had some less than pleasant things to say about Jordan Peele's debut film. Don't forget to leave a review on iTunes and maybe Chris will rap your review on the podcast! Or at the very least have nice to to say about you. Reviews: li.li1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #e4af0a} span.s1 {font: 10.0px Menlo; color: #454545} span.s2 {font: 13.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #e4af0a} ul.ul1 {list-style-type: disc} li.li1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #e4af0a} span.s1 {font: 10.0px Menlo; color: #454545} span.s2 {font: 14.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #e4af0a} ul.ul1 {list-style-type: disc} https://www.theringer.com/2017/2/23/16041578/the-scariest-part-of-get-out-is-real-life-24a2a9267233 https://www.nationalreview.com/2017/02/jordan-peeles-get-out-trite-get-whitey-movie/ http://www.thebluspot.com/single-post/2017/05/22/Get-Out-Jordan-Peele-Tries-His-Hand-at-Horror-Blu-ray li.li1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #e4af0a} span.s1 {font: 10.0px Menlo; color: #454545} span.s2 {color: #454545} span.s3 {color: #e4af0a} ul.ul1 {list-style-type: disc} Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomatotomatopod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomatotomatopod/ Chris' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheChrisVittoe Jenna's Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynn Jenna's articles on ComicBook.com: http://comicbook.com/author/heyitsjennalynn Music: https://www.bensound.com/ li.li1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #e4af0a} span.s1 {font: 10.0px Menlo; color: #454545} span.s2 {font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #e4af0a} ul.ul1 {list-style-type: disc}
#28 - Oscars 2018 Recap
The Oscars happened a few days ago, and Jenna and Chris are ready to break it all down.Which wins surprised us the most, and which were fairly expected? How can the Academy's push for equality move forward from here? And how did we feel about that massive "let's crash a movie theater" bit? Listen to find out.Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomatotomatopod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomatotomatopod/Email: tomatotomatopod@gmail.comChris' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheChrisVittoeJenna's Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnJenna's articles on ComicBook.com: http://comicbook.com/author/heyitsjennalynnMusic: https://www.bensound.com/
#27 - 2018 Oscar Best Picture Nominees
The Oscars are upon us! Chris and Jenna have a lot of thoughts on the nine films nominated for the coveted Best Picture award. Nominees this year range from unexpected genre fare to the standard period piece. There is a lot of ground to cover. Join us as we predict who will win. Who doesn't have a chance? Is the Academy still "so white"? And which returning critic do we have a bone to pick with? Listen to find out! https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/all-2018-oscar-best-picture-nominees-by-tomatometer/Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomatotomatopod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomatotomatopod/Email: tomatotomatopod@gmail.comChris' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheChrisVittoeJenna's Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnJenna's articles on ComicBook.com: http://comicbook.com/author/heyitsjennalynnMusic: https://www.bensound.com/
#26 - Black Panther
Jenna and Chris are back, and they're ready to talk about 'Black Panther', the latest MCU movie, and arguably the most significant one yet. In the process, we uncover a major flaw about Rotten Tomatoes' lack of diversity, dissect a lot of white lady nonsense, and unintentionally predict Joss Whedon getting fired from 'Batgirl'. (No, seriously, we finished recording about ten minutes before the news broke.)In what ways does this movie set a new gold standard for the superhero movies of the future? Is Killmonger really the most interesting MCU antagonist yet? And have some of these negative reviewers even /looked/ at a comic book before? Listen to find out.Reviews/articles we reference:The Arts Desk: Black Panther review - more meh than marvellous by Saskia Baron:http://www.theartsdesk.com/film/black-panther-review-more-meh-marvellousNational Review: Black Panther's Circle of Hype by Armond White:https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/02/black-panther-overhyped-race-fantasy/The Mary Sue: Black Panther Shows the World What a Superhero and Superpower Should Look Like by Princess Weekes:https://www.themarysue.com/black-panther-movie-review/Nerdist: Black Panther gets so much right, and one crucial thing wrong by Marc Bernardinhttps://nerdist.com/black-panther-review/Black Panther's Right Thing by Film Crit Hulk:https://filmcrithulk.blog/2018/02/17/black-panthers-right-thing/Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomatotomatopod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomatotomatopod/Email: tomatotomatopod@gmail.comChris' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheChrisVittoeJenna's Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnJenna's articles on ComicBook.com: http://comicbook.com/author/heyitsjennalynnMusic: https://www.bensound.com/
#25 - Creed
In preparation for this week's release of Marvel's Black Panther we take a look at Ryan Coogler's Creed, a sports movie that made both of us uber nerds feel a lot of things.What do the negative reviews for this film represent? Why does this film remind us so much of the current Star Wars trilogy? And how did we go this whole description without one boxing pun? Listen to find out.Reviews: https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2015/11/creed-movie-review/417351/http://www.laweekly.com/film/stallone-wont-let-creed-escape-rockys-shadow-6301527https://www.thewrap.com/creed-review-michael-b-jordan-sylvester-stallone-tessa-thompson/Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomatotomatopodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomatotomatopod/Chris' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheChrisVittoeJenna's Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnJenna's articles on ComicBook.com: http://comicbook.com/author/heyitsjennalynnMusic: https://www.bensound.com/
#24 - The Cloverfield Paradox
Surprise! There's a new Cloverfield movie! In honor of the spontaneous debut of 'The Cloverfield Paradox', which went up on Netflix following last night's Super Bowl, Jenna and Chris are here to record a very spontaneous episode. The movie is almost too fresh for us to get an overall critical consensus, but we're here to talk about the immediate - and polarizing - reaction this movie has gotten so far.(SPOILERS, obviously.)How does this one-of-a-kind release strategy impact the Cloverfield franchise - and the film industry as a whole? Do the unsolved questions in this movie really matter? Just how tall is Elizabeth Debicki? Listen to find out.Reviews we reference:The Hollywood Reporter: 'The Cloverfield Paradox' Review by John DeFore:https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/cloverfield-paradox-review-1081665DigitalSpy: The Cloverfield Paradox review: It actually makes the other Cloverfield movies better by Sam Ashurst:http://www.digitalspy.com/movies/review/a849222/the-cloverfield-paradox-netflix-review-explained/Thrillist: Netflix's 'The Cloverfield Paradox' is the franchise's first misfire by Jordan Hoffman:https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/the-cloverfield-paradox-review-netflix-sequelTwitter: https://twitter.com/tomatotomatopod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomatotomatopod/Email: tomatotomatopod@gmail.comChris' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheChrisVittoeJenna's Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnJenna's articles on ComicBook.com: http://comicbook.com/author/heyitsjennalynnMusic: https://www.bensound.com/
#23 - Now You See Me 2
Jenna and Chris dive into a film filled with magic, twins and Daniel Radcliffe being mentored by an old Brit. No, this isn't Harry Potter. Instead we are rounding out #DanielRadcliffeMonth with 2016's "Now You See Me 2". How long is too long for a card trick? How does Chris really feel about Dave Franco? If Chris and Jenna were to reboot this franchise how would they? Find out all this and more on an all new Tomato Tomato! Reviews: http://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/2016/06/08/magic-and-crime-reunite-now-you-see/sPyneM14nupTF0Z4vezChN/story.htmlhttps://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/film/film-reviews/now-you-see-me-2-is-cheerfully-outlandish-like-its-precursor/article30376713/https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2016/06/now-you-see-me-2/486179/ li.li1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #e4af0a} span.s1 {font: 10.0px Menlo; color: #454545} span.s2 {color: #454545} span.s3 {color: #e4af0a} ul.ul1 {list-style-type: disc} Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomatotomatopod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomatotomatopod/ Chris' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheChrisVittoe Jenna's Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynn Jenna's articles on ComicBook.com: http://comicbook.com/author/heyitsjennalynn Music: https://www.bensound.com/
#22 - Swiss Army Man
To continue our spontaneous #DanielRadcliffeMonth, Jenna and Chris look at “Swiss Army Man”, a movie that’s a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside a lot of fart jokes. Does this movie really convey its deep messages, or does it miss the mark? What genuinely positive things can be said about this movie? Just how unrealistic is this film’s representation of a phone battery? Listen to find out.Reviews: https://www.empireonline.com/movies/swiss-army-man/review/http://lwlies.com/reviews/swiss-army-man/https://t.co/SXxMisaq6f li.li1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #e4af0a} span.s1 {font: 10.0px Menlo; color: #454545} span.s2 {color: #454545} span.s3 {color: #e4af0a} ul.ul1 {list-style-type: disc} Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomatotomatopod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomatotomatopod/ Chris' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheChrisVittoe Jenna's Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynn Jenna's articles on ComicBook.com: http://comicbook.com/author/heyitsjennalynn Music: https://www.bensound.com/
#21 - Oscar Nominations 2018
The Oscar nominations were announced this morning, and Jenna and Chris have a LOT of feelings.What were the biggest snubs and surprises? What Oscar bait movies are we already sick of? Do the Oscars actually have a better understanding of this year's films than the Razzies? Listen to find out.Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomatotomatopodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomatotomatopod/Chris' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheChrisVittoeJenna's Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnJenna's articles on ComicBook.com: http://comicbook.com/author/heyitsjennalynnMusic: https://www.bensound.com/
#20.5 - Tomato Harvest (Paddington Dominates)
li.li1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #e4af0a} span.s1 {font: 10.0px Menlo; color: #454545} span.s2 {color: #454545} span.s3 {color: #e4af0a} ul.ul1 {list-style-type: disc} Tomato Harvest time! Join us as we run down movie Tomatometer scores of the past month. We scratch our heads at Paddington 2. How is Dwayne Johnson always a box office hit? Does Pitch Perfect Hit all the right notes with the audience? And just how good is Margot in I, Tonya? Listen to find out on an all new Tomato Tomato! Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomatotomatopod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomatotomatopod/ Chris' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheChrisVittoe Jenna's Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynn Jenna's articles on ComicBook.com: http://comicbook.com/author/heyitsjennalynn Music: https://www.bensound.com/ li.li1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #e4af0a} span.s1 {font: 10.0px Menlo; color: #454545} span.s2 {color: #454545} span.s3 {color: #e4af0a} ul.ul1 {list-style-type: disc}
#20 - Golden Globes Minisode
The Golden Globes happened recently, and Jenna and Chris are here to talk about who won - and what it could mean for the rest of the awards season.Do the Globes nominees actually predict the Oscars, or is it a sort of outlying example? What movies do we hope will get more love as the season goes on? And just how much are we already annoyed with 'Three Billboards'? Listen to find out.Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomatotomatopodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomatotomatopod/Chris' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheChrisVittoeJenna's Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnJenna's articles on ComicBook.com: http://comicbook.com/author/heyitsjennalynnMusic: https://www.bensound.com/
#19 - What If
The new year is all about trying new things, so Jenna and Chris decided to dive into a new genre - the rom com. The first one on the list? Daniel Radcliffe / Zoe Kazan's “What If” from 2014.What do we like and not like about the rom com genre? Is this movie really as “millennial” as the reviews make it out to be? Just how amazing is Adam Driver in this movie? Listen to find out.Reviews: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/film/film-reviews/the-f-word-this-rom-com-tries-too-hard-to-please/article20155290/https://www.buzzfeed.com/alisonwillmore/daniel-radcliffes-new-romantic-comedy-is-this-years-500-days?utm_term=.jo3DRo61Z#.knBVbnwPZhttps://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/what-if-2014Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomatotomatopodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomatotomatopod/Chris' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheChrisVittoeJenna's Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnJenna's articles on ComicBook.com: http://comicbook.com/author/heyitsjennalynnMusic: https://www.bensound.com/
#18 - Bright
2017 is coming to a close, and what better way for Jenna and Chris to celebrate it (or rather, torture themselves) than by watching Netflix's newest original movie, 'Bright'.Just how bad is this movie's attempt at a racial allegory? What does this movie say about Netflix's place in the pop culture landscape? Could this general concept work with /anyone/ else behind the camera? Listen to find out.Articles we reference:NPR: Will Smith Plays Cops-And-Monsters In Unremarkable 'Bright' by Chris Kilmek:https://www.npr.org/2017/12/21/571942927/will-smith-plays-cops-and-monsters-in-unremarkable-brightThe Guardian: Will Smith's sci-fi is a true original ... for better or worse by Steve Rose:https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/dec/21/bright-review-netflix-will-smith-joel-edgertonIndieWire: ‘Bright’ Review: Netflix’s First Blockbuster Is the Worst Movie of 2017 by David Ehrlich:http://www.indiewire.com/2017/12/bright-review-netflix-will-smith-max-landis-david-ayer-worst-movie-2017-1201909960/Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomatotomatopodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomatotomatopod/Chris' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheChrisVittoeJenna's Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnJenna's articles on ComicBook.com: http://comicbook.com/author/heyitsjennalynn
#17 - Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Hey, did you hear? A new Star Wars movie came out! And as it turns out, its Rotten Tomatoes page has become a pretty big deal - which Jenna and Chris definitely weren't expecting.Is this controversy valid, or is history just repeating itself? What makes Jenna start crying during this episode? And is Kylo Ren still a punk bitch? Listen to find out.Twitter: http://twitter.com/tomatotomatopodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomatotomatopod/Chris' Twitter: http://twitter.com/TheChrisVittoeJenna's Twitter: http://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnJenna's articles on ComicBook.com: http://comicbook.com/author/heyitsjennalynnArticles/Videos we reference (or want you to check out):Slant Magazine: Star Wars: The Last Jedi by Sam C. Machttps://www.slantmagazine.com/film/review/star-wars-the-last-jediLittle White Lies: Star Wars: The Last Jedi by Hannah Woodheadhttp://lwlies.com/reviews/star-wars-the-last-jedi/National Review: The Last Jedi Comes Straight from the Star Wars Recycling Bin by Kyle Smithhttp://www.nationalreview.com/article/454564/star-wars-last-jedi-unoriginal-tone-deaf-messEntertainment Tonight: Is 'The Last Jedi' The Most Divisive 'Star Wars' Movie Yet?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zbA1-2hsjASteele Wars Ep 155: In the car The Last Jedi SPOILER reaction with Jacquelinehttp://steelewars.com/in-the-car-the-last-jedi-spoiler-reaction/Film Crit Hulk: The Force Beongs To Us: THE LAST JEDI's Beautiful Refocusing of Star Warshttps://filmcrithulk.blog/2017/12/15/the-force-belongs-to-us-the-last-jedis-beautiful-refocusing-of-star-wars/
#16 - Disney/Fox Minisode
The behemoth that is Disney just bought Fox. From the MCU, David Fincher and Boss Baby this deal effects the entire film industry. Jenna and Chris are here to break down as many facets of the deal they can. Will Marvel keep making films like 'Deadpool' and 'Logan'? How will Disney manage new IPs like 'Alien'? Does anyone still care about 'Avatar'? No, no one does. Join in on this discussion and let us know what you think by following us on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomatotomatopodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomatotomatopod/Chris' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheChrisVittoeJenna's Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnJenna's articles on ComicBook.com: http://comicbook.com/author/heyitsjennalynn
#15 - Star Wars Retrospective
‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ is almost here, and Jenna and Chris are preparing by doing a rapid-fire look at the ‘Star Wars’ movies that came before it (and particularly, how they are currently scored on Rotten Tomatoes). Are the scores of the Original Trilogy films actually accurate? Does ‘The Force Awakens’ deserve all the flack its been getting? What advantage does the high ground give you in battle? Listen to find out.https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/all-star-wars-movies-ranked-by-tomatometer/Twitter: http://twitter.com/tomatotomatopodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomatotomatopod/Chris' Twitter: http://twitter.com/TheChrisVittoeJenna's Twitter: http://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnJenna's articles on ComicBook.com: http://comicbook.com/author/heyitsjennalynn
#14 - Justice League
After years of anticipation, and months of hyping it on this podcast, 'Justice League' is finally here. Jenna and Chris are here to do a deep (and spoilery) dive into it. (Seriously, we give a lot of spoilers. Please go see and support this movie beforehand.)Are the constant comparisons to Whedon's 'Avengers' movies valid? Where do we want to see the DCEU go from here? And what has this whole movie's review process taught us about Rotten Tomatoes? Listen to find out.You can follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/tomatotomatopodYou can like us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/tomatotomatopod/Chris' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheChrisVittoeJenna's Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnJenna's articles on ComicBook.com: http://comicbook.com/author/heyitsjennalynnReviews/articles we reference:http://collider.com/justice-league-review/https://screenrant.com/justice-league-movie-reviews/http://www.rollingstone.com/movies/reviews/peter-travers-justice-league-keeps-it-light-for-better-or-worse-w511641
#13 - Thor: Ragnarok
Chris and Jenna take a deep dive into Marvel's newest blockbuster, Thor: Ragnarok. Listen as we debate if there are too many jokes, express our love for Korg and where we think Thor can go from here. You can find us on Twitter here: http://twitter.com/tomatotomatopodYou can now find us on Facebook (!!!) here: https://www.facebook.com/tomatotomatopod/Chris' Twitter: http://twitter.com/TheChrisVittoeJenna's Twitter: http://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnJenna's articles on ComicBook.com: http://comicbook.com/author/heyitsjennalynnReviews from the podcast: http://www.reelviews.net/reelviews/thor-ragnarokhttp://time.com/4996646/thor-ragnarok-review/http://lwlies.com/reviews/thor-ragnarok/
#12 - What We Do In The Shadows
In honor of 'Thor: Ragnarok' (which you should go see, because we will be covering it VERY soon), Jenna and Chris look at Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement's beloved vampire comedy 'What We Do In The Shadows'.Did Chris think this movie lived up to Jenna's (frequent) hype? How does this movie handle the horror/comedy/reality TV genre? And what would we like to see in a future 'Shadows' installment (which we unintentionally predicted in this episode)? Listen to find out.You can find us on Twitter here: http://twitter.com/tomatotomatopodYou can now find us on Facebook (!!!) here: https://www.facebook.com/tomatotomatopod/Chris' Twitter: http://twitter.com/TheChrisVittoeJenna's Twitter: http://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnJenna's articles on ComicBook.com: http://comicbook.com/author/heyitsjennalynnReviews we reference:Movie Mezzanine: "What We Do In the Shadows" by Dan Schindel:http://moviemezzanine.com/what-we-do-in-the-shadows-review/The Canberra Times: What We Do In The Shadows bites into funny bone by Cris Kennedyhttp://www.canberratimes.com.au/entertainment/movies/what-we-do-in-the-shadows-bites-into-funny-bone-20140904-3ew76.htmlLittle White Lies: What We Do in the Shadows by David Jenkinshttp://lwlies.com/reviews/what-we-do-in-the-shadows/ComicBook: Taika Waititi Developing 'What We Do in the Shadows' TV Series by Jenna Anderson (Ayyyyy)http://comicbook.com/horror/2017/10/26/what-we-do-in-the-shadows-tv-show-taika-waititi/
#11 - Blade Runner 2049
After doing a deep dive into the original 'Blade Runner', Chris and Jenna are back to discuss its epic (and polarizing) sequel, 'Blade Runner 2049'.How does 2049 succeed where the original failed? Does its performance at the box office really matter? And what iconic comic property do we /really/ want Denis Villeneuve to adapt?You can find us on Twitter here: http://twitter.com/tomatotomatopodChris' Twitter: http://twitter.com/TheChrisVittoeJenna's Twitter: http://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnJenna's articles on ComicBook.com: http://comicbook.com/author/heyitsjennalynnReviews/Articles we reference:Slant Magazine: Blade Runner 2049 by Chuck Bowenhttps://www.slantmagazine.com/film/review/blade-runner-2049National Review: Blade Runner 2049: Dark Vision Is Not Enough by Kyle Smithhttp://www.nationalreview.com/article/452208/blade-runner-2049-review-dark-vision-weak-storytellingReelViews: Blade Runner 2049 by James Bernardellihttp://www.reelviews.net/reelviews/blade-runner-2049Wired: Are Audiences Too Lazy to Appreciate Blade Runner 2049?https://www.wired.com/2017/10/geeks-guide-blade-runner-2049/Vulture: The Vulnerability of Ryan Gosling in 'Blade Runner 2049' by Angelica Jade Bastiénhttp://www.vulture.com/2017/10/ryan-goslings-vulnerable-performance-in-blade-runner-2049.htmlVulture: Male Stars Get to Age, While Women Live On in Digital Re-creations of Their Younger Selves by Nate Joneshttp://www.vulture.com/2017/10/blade-runner-2049-recreated-22-year-old-sean-young-why.htmlMichael Green on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/andmichaelgreen/status/919682856095330304 p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #e4af0a}
#10.5 Tomato Harvest
Join Jenna and Chris as they discuss summer movies and their frenemy, Rotten Tomatoes. How much power does Rotten Tomatoes have when it comes to summer blockbusters? Do people really care about reviews? Listen to find out. Please, we need your validation. Can you tell Chris is writing the episode description for the first time?Here are some links we talked about:https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/07/business/media/rotten-tomatoes-box-office.htmlhttps://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/guide/summer-movie-scorecard-2017/You can find us on Twitter here: http://twitter.com/tomatotomatopodChris' Twitter: http://twitter.com/TheChrisVittoeJenna's Twitter: http://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnJenna's articles on ComicBook.com: http://comicbook.com/author/heyitsjennalynn
#10 - Blade Runner
In honor of this weekend’s release of ‘Blade Runner 2049’, Chris and Jenna revisit (or, in one of our cases, visit) the Directors’ Cut of the original ‘Blade Runner’.What level do you have to be on for the plot to 100% make sense? What piece of trivia about this movie absolutely blew Chris’ mind? Why isn’t Harrison Ford using his dorky voice this entire movie? Listen to find out.You can find us on Twitter here: http://twitter.com/tomatotomatopodChris' Twitter: http://twitter.com/TheChrisVittoeJenna's Twitter: http://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnJenna's articles on ComicBook.com: http://comicbook.com/author/heyitsjennalynnReferences:The Christian Science Monitor: Screen Fantasies by David Sterrit:https://www.csmonitor.com/1982/0715/071502.htmlThe Washington Post: Future Cop by Gary Arnold:https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1982/06/25/future-cop/0334e5d7-0f46-4299-9951-caf4a24adbdf/?utm_term=.cee27e63daf2The Washington Post: Blade Runner by Rita Kempley:http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/longterm/movies/videos/bladerunnerrkempley_a0a2e1.htmI Was There Too: Captain EO with Doug Benson:http://www.earwolf.com/episode/captain-eo-with-doug-benson/
#9 - Sky Captain And The World of Tomorrow
On this week's episode, we dive into 2004's 'Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow'. It's not really a comic book movie, not really a sci-fi movie, and probably not really good.How is this movie ripping off a million things at once? Where's our spinoff movie about Angelina Jolie's character? Why does Chris absolutely despise Gwyneth Paltrow? Listen to find out.You can find us on Twitter here: http://twitter.com/tomatotomatopodChris' Twitter: http://twitter.com/TheChrisVittoeJenna's Twitter: http://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnJenna's articles on ComicBook.com: http://comicbook.com/author/heyitsjennalynnReviews/articles we reference:Empire: Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow Review by William Thomas:http://www.empireonline.com/movies/sky-captain-world-tomorrow/review/CinemaWriter: Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow:https://cinemawriter.com/2010/09/03/sky-captain-and-the-world-of-tomorrow/ReelViews: Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow by James Berardinelli: http://www.reelviews.net/reelviews/sky-captain-and-the-world-of-tomorrow
#8 - Death Note
On this week's episode, we discuss Netflix's heavily-panned adaptation of 'Death Note', based on the anime/manga/musical that neither of us are familiar with.What sort of tone was this film actually going for? Is Willem Dafoe leagues ahead of everyone else in this movie? What is even happening?You can find us on Twitter here: http://twitter.com/tomatotomatopodChris' Twitter: http://twitter.com/TheChrisVittoeJenna's Twitter: http://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnJenna's articles on ComicBook.com: http://comicbook.com/author/heyitsjennalynnReviews/articles we reference:RogerEbert.com: Death Note by Brian Tallerico:http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/death-note-2017BuzzFeed: "Death Note" Stars Off Promising, Then Gets Lost In Translation by Alison Willmore:https://www.buzzfeed.com/alisonwillmore/shall-we-begin?utm_term=.xq4NPL8Rb#.ibXzGQeWXPaste: Death Note by Zach Budgor:https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2017/08/netflixs-death-note-adaptation-is.htmlhttps://twitter.com/ComicBook/status/901768784272211968
#7 - Atomic Blonde
We're back, and like Charlize Theron, we're ready to kick some ass! Today we're talking about one of our highlights of the summer movie season, Atomic Blonde!(This episode will be spoiler-heavy, so be sure to watch the movie beforehand. If you haven't seen it yet, it's still available in select theaters, and should be hitting Blu-Ray/DVD/Download in the coming months.)Does the plot not making sense really matter? Is this movie a sign of why James Bond is getting stale? And why do certain reviewers not know how to write about female-led movies? Listen to find out.You can find us on Twitter here: http://twitter.com/tomatotomatopodChris' Twitter: http://twitter.com/TheChrisVittoeJenna's Twitter: http://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnJenna's articles on ComicBook.com: http://comicbook.com/author/heyitsjennalynnReviews we reference:The Atlantic: 'Atomic Blonde' Is a Brutal, Nonsensical Thrill Ride by David Simshttps://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2017/07/atomic-blonde-review/535203/Collider: 'Atomic Blonde' Review: Mind-Blowing Action, Mind-Numbing Plot by Matt Goldberghttp://collider.com/atomic-blonde-review/Christianity Today: 'Atomic Blonde' Delivers Female Action Without An Action Hero by Laura Kennahttp://www.christianitytoday.com/women/2017/august/atomic-blonde-delivers-female-action-without-action-hero.html
#6 - Wild Wild West
After a temporary hiatus, we're finally back! And we're here to talk about a movie that Jenna's brain inexplicably connected to The Dark Tower - the 1999 buddy comedy/western/mechanical-spider-related sexual fantasy Wild Wild West! (If you haven't seen it yet, it's available to stream on Netflix. Yes, really.)How was this able to get away with offending basically everyone? Was this film banking more on the original song, or the mechanical spider? And why is Will Smith bathing in a water tower so upsetting? Listen to find out.You can find us on Twitter here: twitter.com/tomatotomatopodChris' Twitter: twitter.com/TheChrisVittoeJenna's Twitter: twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnJenna's articles on ComicBook.com: comicbook.com/author/heyitsjennalynnReviews/podcasts we reference:The Baltimore Sun: Locomotion by Ann Hornaday: http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1999-06-30/features/9906300244_1_dr-loveless-wild-wild-west-government-agent-jim-westThe San Francisco Chronicle: How the West Was Fun / Smith, Kline take a `Wild, Wild' ride in funny, extravagantly imagined fantasy by Bob Graham: http://www.sfgate.com/movies/article/How-the-West-Was-Fun-Smith-Kline-take-a-Wild-2921645.phpThe Washington Post: Smith Misfires in 'Wild Wild' Mess by Michael O'Sullivan: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/longterm/movies/videos/wildwildwestosullivan.htmHow Did This Get Made: #43 - Wild Wild West with Kevin Smith: http://www.earwolf.com/episode/wild-wild-west/The Dollop: #284 - Lincoln's Body https://soundcloud.com/the-dollop/284-lincolns-body
#4.5 - June 2017 Movie Roundup
In our second movie roundup episode, Jenna and Chris look at the new releases in June of 2017, and whether or not critical reception had any effect on the film's performance.What can Hollywood learn from the two biggest winners - Wonder Woman and Cars 3? What do The Mummy, The Book of Henry, and the upcoming Han Solo film have in common? Would people have liked It Comes At Night more if it had a more obvious monster? Listen to find out.You can find us on Twitter here: twitter.com/tomatotomatopodChris' Twitter: twitter.com/TheChrisVittoeJenna's Twitter: twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnJenna's articles on ComicBook.com: comicbook.com/author/heyitsjennalynnArticles we reference:Variety: Inside ‘The Mummy’s’ Troubles: Tom Cruise Had Excessive Control by Ramin Setoodeh & Brent Lang:http://variety.com/2017/film/news/the-mummy-meltdown-tom-cruise-1202465742/Vulture: Did the Transformers Do Enough to Aid Harriet Tubman? by Hunter Harris:http://www.vulture.com/2017/06/transformers-last-knight-harriet-tubman.htmlPopCulture: Larry the Cable Guy Says Cars 2 Probably Wasn't Real by Jenna (Yes, the same Jenna):http://popculture.com/movies/2017/06/18/cars-timeline-cars-2-maters-tall-tales-theory/Entertainment Weekly: The Book of Henry confounds at L.A. Film Festival premiere by Mary Sollosihttp://ew.com/movies/2017/06/15/book-of-henry-premiere-la-film-festival/
#4 - Hot Fuzz
In celebration of 'Baby Driver', today's episode is about another action-packed Edgar Wright adventure, 'Hot Fuzz'.Is there a cultural divide to how this movie was received back in 2007? Does this movie lampoon action movies, or just play into tropes? What comic book movie would be perfect for Wright, Pegg, and Frost to reunite in? Listen to find out.You can find us on Twitter here: twitter.com/tomatotomatopodChris' Twitter: twitter.com/TheChrisVittoeJenna's Twitter: twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnJenna's articles on ComicBook.com: comicbook.com/author/heyitsjennalynnReviews we reference:CinemaBlend: Hot Fuzz Movie Review by Josh Tyler: http://www.cinemablend.com/reviews/Hot-Fuzz-2196.htmlSlate: Hot Fuzz Buzz by Dana Stevens: http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/movies/2007/04/hot_fuzz_buzz.htmlThe Daily Mail: It aims. It fires. And yet somehow it misses by Chris Tookey: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/reviews/article-436569/It-aims-It-fires-And-misses.html
#3 - The Scorpion King
When you combine two of this summer's biggest disappointments, Baywatch and The Mummy, you get 2002's The Scorpion King. Jenna and Chris are back to discuss/be utterly confused by the film and its reviews. Did this movie sacrifice substance over The Rock's WWE star-power? Why are the reviews for this movie so finicky? If The Rock had played Black Adam in the mid-2000s, who do we think could've played Shazam? Listen to find out. You can find us on Twitter here: twitter.com/tomatotomatopod Chris' Twitter: twitter.com/TheChrisVittoe Jenna's Twitter: twitter.com/heyitsjennalynn Jenna's articles on ComicBook.com: comicbook.com/author/heyitsjennalynn Reviews we reference:USA Today: Cheesiness dulls sting of 'Scorpion' by Mike Clark: https://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/enter/movies/2002/2002-04-19-scorpion.htm CinemaCrazed: The Scorpion King (2002) by Felix Vasquez: http://cinema-crazed.com/blog/2003/06/14/the-scorpion-king-2002/ ReelFilm: The Scorpion King by David Nusair http://www.reelfilm.com/scorpion.htm
#2.5 - May 2017 Movie Roundup
Welcome back to the Tomato Tomato Podcast! We talk about movies and the way they're reviewed!In a special bonus episode, Chris and Jenna discuss a handful of recent articles about whether or not critic scores affect a film. And along the way, they stumble upon a new format for these minisodes. Were Pirates 5 and Baywatch doomed from the beginning, or did their RT scores play a factor? What films do depend on critic scores? What does this month mean for the rest of the summer movie season? Listen to find out. You can find us on Twitter here: twitter.com/tomatotomatopod Chris' Twitter: twitter.com/TheChrisVittoe Jenna's Twitter: twitter.com/heyitsjennalynn Jenna's articles on ComicBook.com: comicbook.com/author/heyitsjennalynn Articles we reference: Deadline: How ‘Pirates’ & ‘Baywatch’ Are Casualties Of Summer Franchise Fatigue At The Domestic B.O. — Monday AM by Anthony D-Alessandro and Anita Busch: https://deadline.com/2017/05/pirates-of-the-caribbean-5-dead-men-tell-no-tales-baywatch-box-office-weekend-1202102887/ Vulture: Don’t Blame Critics When Your Blockbusters Are Bad by Kyle Buchanan: http://www.vulture.com/2017/05/dont-blame-critics-for-blockbusters-bad-box-office.html?mid=twitter_vulture SlashFilm: Critics Did Not Kill ‘Pirates 5’ and ‘Baywatch’ at the Box Office and It’s Stupid to Say So by Josh Spiegel: http://www.slashfilm.com/summer-box-office-and-critics/
#2 - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Welcome back to the Tomato Tomato Podcast! We talk about movies and the way they're reviewed!For our second episode, we cover Marvel Studios' latest blockbuster, 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2'.What does Vol. 2 - and the way it's reviewed - say about superhero movies going forward? Why does Jenna think that Ego is the most terrifying Marvel villain? Who do we think should play Adam Warlock? Listen to find out.You can find us on Twitter here: twitter.com/tomatotomatopodChris' Twitter: twitter.com/TheChrisVittoeJenna's Twitter: twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnJenna's articles on ComicBook.com: comicbook.com/author/heyitsjennalynnReviews/articles we reference:The New Yorker: “GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2” AND “CHUCK” by Anthony Lanewww.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/05…nd-chuck-reviewsThe AV Club: Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2 smuggles more goofball fun into the MCU by Ignatiy Vishnevetskywww.avclub.com/review/guardians-…fball-fun--254595The New York Times: Review: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ Wants That Loving Feeling by Manohla Dargiswww.nytimes.com/2017/05/04/movies…s-pratt.html?_r=1Black Girl Nerds: I Am Rocket: A Reflection on PTSD from a Sexual Trauma Survivor by Maya Golden: blackgirlnerds.com/rocket-reflecti…rauma-survivor/ComicBook: Top 10 Superhero Tropes That Need a Break by Russ Burlingamecomicbook.com/dc/2017/05/24/supe…-that-need-a-breakTwitter thread about Star Lord + space pop culture by Paul Krueger: twitter.com/NotLikeFreddy/statu…/862486053378064384
#1 - Crank
Welcome to Tomato Tomato Podcast! We talk about movies and the way they're reviewed!For our inaugural episode, we cover the 2006 Jason Statham-led film/transcendental experience 'Crank'.Are the negative reviews really any different from the positives? What movie does Amy Smart's character think she's in? Who should Jason Statham play in a superhero movie? Listen to our episode to find out.You can find us on Twitter here: twitter.com/tomatotomatopodChris' Twitter: twitter.com/TheChrisVittoeJenna's Twitter: twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnJenna's articles on ComicBook.com: comicbook.com/author/heyitsjennalynn Reviews/articles we reference: ReelViewz: Crank (United States, 2006) www.reelviews.net/reelviews/crank San Francisco Chronicle: A poisoned hit man needs adrenaline to live. 'Crank' keeps the blood rushing. www.sfgate.com/movies/article/A-…-live-2470164.php The Boston Globe: 'Crank' is violently preposterous fun archive.boston.com/ae/movies/artic…eposterous_fun/