Critically Casual w/ John and Nel

Episode Description:Delayed due to life (i.e. laziness) episode 5 is finally out (yay). In an attempt to seem cultured John and Nel casually critique the Black Paintings, a collection of paintings by the Old Master Francisco Goya from the 1800s.Follow up:Star Wars Episode IXColin Trevorrow’s Star Wars Episode IX draft script leaks (duel of the fates)Margot Robbie becomes a producer of Harley Quinn ProjectsMarc Bernardin says RoS story beats served fans not main characters Red Letter Media’s ReviewPokemon Sword and Shield expansion pass announcementPokemon Mystery Dungeon DXExpansion PassJim Sterling’s CommentsSword and Shield break sales records‘Fans’JokerOscar nominationsSequel announcementBirds of prey Trailer 2Roman Sionis aka black maskBirds of Prey member listBlack Paintings:Francisco GoyaPronunciationBlack PaintingsSaturn Devouring His Son Saturn (Roman Mythology)The DogTwo Old MenMen ReadingJudith and Holofernes John learned the story from this episode of the History Chicks The story of Judith and HolofernesWomen LaughingLeocadiaHeads in a LandscapeAtropos (The Fates) The Fates (Greek Mythology) The Fates (Persona) Prometheus (Greek Mythology)Fight with CudgelsTwo Old Men Eating SoupFantastic VisionProcession of the Holy OfficeWitches’ SabbathA Pilgrimage to San IsidroThe Meadow of San IsidroJoin in on the discussionThe Critically Casual DiscordTwitter @critcasualcriticallycasualpodcast@gmail.comNel’s Art InstagramIf you’d like to support the show, please consider using our affiliate links Humble BundleAmazon

Episode Description:To farewell the year that was in Gayle and Oprah style, John and Nel discuss their top 5 favorite things discovered or re-discovered in 2019.Follow up:Sonic Animation redesign studio closed (cats and lion king)Cats got patchedPokemon Smogon bans Dynamax from sword/shield tournamentsStar Wars: Rise of Skywalker rumors of multiple endings Lucas/JJ Abrams cut and Bob Iger cut2019 Discoveries:Nel’s Education Discovery - Internet RadioJohn’s Music Discovery - Lizzo - Cuz I love You (Album on Amazon)Honorable Mention - CHVRCHΞSDeath Stranding by CHVRCHΞSNel’s Tech Discovery (of 2018) - Bose QC35 II - Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones (Amazon)John’s Tech Discovery - iPhone XR (Product)Red - Get it in John’s Red (Amazon)Honorable Mention - Oral B Smart 7 7000 (Not Pro 6000 woops)Nel’s Ergonomic Discovery - Anker Ergonomic MouseCarpal Tunnel SyndromeSteam ControllerJohn’s Drawing PadJohn’s Movie Discovery - Once Upon A Time in Hollywood (Watch on Amazon)Honorable Mention - KlausHonorable Mention -  Dolomite is my nameNel’s Movie Discovery - JokerJohn’s TV Discovery - ChernobylChernobyl’s military connectionHonorable Mention - His Dark MaterialsHonorable Mention - The Witcher Honorable Mention - BarryNel’s TV Discovery - Over the Garden Wall Animated SeriesJohn’s Gaming Discovery - Children of MortaHonorable Mention - The Outer Worlds (Xbox) (PS4)Join in on the discussionThe Critically Casual DiscordTwitter @critcasualcriticallycasualpodcast@gmail.comNel’s Art InstagramIf you’d like to support the show, please consider using our affiliate links Humble BundleAmazon

Episode Description:Better late than never, John and Nel discuss their unfettered opinions about Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and unlearn the meaning of positive.Show Notes:John Boyega’s script leaked on ebayThermochromatic ink can’t be photocopiedMain cast doesn’t want to reprise their rolesRumor: Kathleen Kennedy stepping down Join in on the discussionThe Critically Casual DiscordTwitter @critcasualcriticallycasualpodcast@gmail.comNel’s Art InstagramIf you’d like to support the show, please consider using our affiliate links Humble BundleAmazon

Episode Description:It’s the Critically Casual Christmas special! John and Nel discuss their favourite Christmas movies and their plans for the day.Follow up:JJ Abrams claims they haven't done any test screeningStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’s not so Final trailer was followed by many many TV spotsChristmas viewing: Cats release date same day as Star Wars!Lin Manuel Miranda’s In the heights trailerChristmas Movies:Noelle (2019)Klaus (2019)Scrooged (1988)The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)Hogfather (2006)Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)Home alone 1 (1990)      & 2 (1992)How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)A Christmas Carol (2009)Love Actually (2003)The Santa Clause (1994)Join in on the discussionThe Critically Casual DiscordTwitter @critcasualcriticallycasualpodcast@gmail.comNel’s Art InstagramIf you’d like to support the show, please consider using our affiliate links Humble BundleAmazon

Episode Description:John and Nel discuss their thoughts on three trailers for upcoming films: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker final trailer, Sonic: The Hedgehog trailer #2 with a character redesign and the Cats trailer #2 with no redesign.Follow Up:JokerPokemonPokemon sword and shield hackers adding cut pokemon to dexJimpressions of Pokemon Sword and ShieldMovie Trailers:Star Wars: Rise of SkywalkerStar Wars: Rise of Skywalker final trailerStar Wars: Rise of Skywalker first trailerRise of Skywalker Test Screening RumoursJ.J. Abrams DenialOriginal plan for LeiaSonic the HedgehogSonic trailer 2Sonic trailer 1CatsCats trailer 2Cats trailer 1Uncanny ValleyAndrew Lloyd WebberPhantom of the OperaLes MisérablesJoin in on the discussionThe Critically Casual DiscordTwitter @critcasualcriticallycasualpodcast@gmail.comNel’s Art InstagramIf you’d like to support the show, please consider using our affiliate links Humble BundleAmazon

Episode Description:John and Nel discuss their thoughts and review Todd Phillip and DC’s critically acclaimed 2019 film Joker (SPOILERS ahead!) and the Pokemon Sword and Shield video game leaks prior to the game’s release.Show Notes:JokerOfficial TrailerTaxi Driver Official TrailerPotential Sequel Rumour ArticleJared Leto vs JokerBirds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) TrailerThe Suicide Squad IMDb EntryJared Leto vs James Gunn ArticlePokemon Sword and Shield (OUT NOW!)Core Pokemon Games TimelinePokelaksa Twitch channelDexit - 60% of Pokemon have been cut according to the leaksOfficial Nintendo Pokemon 2019 Tournament RulesSmogon Tournament RulesGeneration 8 Pokemon designs at a glanceNel’s Scorbunny prediction illustrationJoin in on the discussionThe Critically Casual DiscordTwitter @critcasualcriticallycasualpodcast@gmail.comNel’s Art InstagramIf you’d like to support the show, please consider using our affiliate links Humble BundleAmazon

A brief introduction to what this podcast is about. Episode 1 coming soon and late =(Note: As we have moved from Soundcloud as our podcast host publish dates may be incorrect and some episodes may appear duplicated