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We are the Silver Screen Cynics! We love film and television and discussing them both. Over the years we have becomes somewhat cynical in our approach to critiquing film. Sometimes poo-pooing on a film or director can be quite fun! This also means that when we find something that we enjoy, we get ve…

Jared Martin


    • Mar 6, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 49m AVG DURATION
    • 90 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Silver Screen Cynics

    Dune Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 84:06


    It's here!! Jared and Michael discuss all things Dune in this special review episode. Stop what you're doing and go see it in Imax now! Seriously...stop cooking dinner and just go to Imax now. Thanks.

    Donnie Darko

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 74:08


    In this episode of our Cult Classic Series, Jared and Michael try to figure out what on earth is happening in Donnie Darko. Having not seen the film in 20 years, have our opinions changed about thre film? Listen in to find out!

    Army of Darkness

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 57:37


    Well hello, Mr. Fancypants! Join Jared and Michael as they discuss Bruce Campbell vs the Army of Darkness! Or just Army of Darkness. Don't be a primitive screwhead and listen now!

    Golden Globes 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2024 65:16


    Knock knock, who's there? You. You, who? Yoo-hoo! Is there anyone home at Jo Koy's joke writing department?? This is already funnier than his jokes. It was bad. Listen to Jared and Michael discuss the highs and many lows of this years Golden Globe Awards.

    The Lost Boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2023 73:03


    Thou shall not faaaaaaaaaaaaaall! I still belieeeeeve!  That's right! It's The Lost Boys! As part of our cult classics season, we dive into this wonderful 80s gem. Grab your dirtbike, your wooden stake, and your saxophone as you join Jared and Michael on this nostalgic journey.

    Highlander

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 59:28


    Welcome to the new season of Silver Screen Cynics! This season we will be discussing all things Cult Classics! We start the season off strong with Highlander. There can be only one!

    Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2023 75:32


    This week Jared and Michael discuss the newest Marvel film, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. After much Disney drama with James Gunn, and lots of time, how did this new entry fare? Listen in!

    Ranking the Nerdiest IPs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2023 13:23


    What shows or movies are considered the nerdiest? Michael and Jared have a list and have ranked them!

    The Mandalorian Season 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2023 66:30


    This week, Michael and Jared discuss The Mandalorian's third season. Was it a resounding success? A total flop? Or a mixed bag of weird decisions? Listen in to find out!

    The Super Mario Bros. Movie

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 50:23


    Lets-a go! Listen to our review of The Super Mario Bros. Movie! Wahoo!

    Knock at the Cabin

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 51:36


    Knock knock Who's there? Knock knock knock WHO'S THERE?? LET US IN OR THE WORLD WILL END BECAUSE M NIGHT SHYAMALAN SUCKS SO HARD. We reviewed Knock at the Cabin.

    M3GAN

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 34:44


    This week, Michael and Jared review Child's Pl...M3GAN. Does the Director's Cut of the film add anything to the experience, or is it just a really soft R experience? Listen to our review now!

    Best Picture Favorites 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2023 77:58


    We are back! It's Oscar season, so Jared and Mike discuss the 2023 Best Picture nominees. Who do you want to win the big prize this year?

    Thor: Love and Thunder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2022 69:36


    This is the story of two men. They were ordinary youths with a passion for film. As they grew older they realized their passion would form an eternal bond to each other. They eventually grew old and went from grad bod to dad bod and reviewed Thor: Love and Thunder. Ok enough of that nonsense. Find out what we thought of the self-proclaimed "super gay" Thor movie.

    The Northman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 51:48


    Journey with Jared and Michael to Valhöll on this week's episode as we discuss The Northman.

    Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 56:26


    This week Jared and Michael discuss Marvel's latest entry. How is Marvel's Phase 4 shaping up? Listen in and find out what we think!

    Upcoming Movies 2021 *LOST EPISODE*

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 103:44


    In this lost episode, Michael and Jared discuss everything they are looking forward to in the second half of 2021 and beyond.

    Army of the Dead *LOST EPISODE*

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 103:31


    In this lost episode, Jared and Michael discuss Zach Snyder's Army of the Dead. The episode was lost for a year, and finally recovered! SO if the references are dated, that is why. Now you get to hear us talk about more Zach Snyder stuff...which we never do...Oh yeah, M. Night SUCKS.

    Small Screen Cynics

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 92:48


    This week Jared and Michael take a break from movies to discuss all of their favorite television shows currently running. 

    CODA (Oscars Special)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 58:29


    DId CODA deserve Best Picture? Find out on this week's episode, along with our discussion on this year's Oscars ceremony. 

    Nightmare Alley

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 66:03


    As The Oscars approach we are digging into Nightmare Alley to see if it is worth your time. Does Guillermo del Toro still have it? Come listen and find out!

    The Batman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 70:47


    What happens to a bat when it's struck by lightning? The same thing that happens to everything else. BAM! POW! BIFF! Michael and Jared discuss all things The Batman in this spoilery review.

    Mortal Kombat

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2021 96:21


    MOOOORTAL KOMBAAAAAT! Test your might on this krazy episode featuring all things Mortal Kombat. Jared and Mike are joined by Doug Vance to discuss the movies, video games, and mini series. Finish Him!

    Movies That Define Their Decades

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 76:33


    Which movies define the decade you were born in? How about the decades that came after? In this episode, Jared and Mike discuss movies that capture the essence of each decade.

    Godzilla Vs Kong

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2021 98:09


    In this episode, Jared and Mike dive into every Godzilla and Kong movie since the 2014 Godzilla movie. That's right, 4 freaking monster movies for only 1 podcast. We do it because we love you!

    Zack Snyder's Justice League

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 109:20


    For this episode, Jared and Mike finally release their extended cut of the Justice League Extended Cut. The fans spoke, and we listened! We even stayed inside to reduce our skin tone saturation, and walked around the house in slow mo to prepare for this episode.

    Justice League

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 104:02


    In this episode, Jared and Mike discuss the theatrical cut of Justice League before the Snyder Cut gets released. We also discuss what brunch is, in case failed comedian Barry Allen is listening.

    Disney

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 70:57


    In this magical episode, Jared and Michael discuss some of their magical opinions of the Magic Kingdom's magical movies. Have a magical listening experience!

    Pixar

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 72:23


    Jared and Mike discuss all things Randy Newman...I mean Pixar. What films did we like? What films are boring and forgettable? Who would we be as a Pixar character? What is wrong with Randy Newman's voice? Find out all these things and more.

    Spider-Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 84:15


    Jared and Mike are joined by the one and only Doug Vance to discuss all things Spider-Man. What movies did we love, or hate? Which Spider-Man did we think was a big casting mistake? Join us as we web swing our way through the good and the bad!

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    Wonder Woman 84

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 76:33


    Jared and Mike discuss what they thought of Wonder Woman 84 and whether or not it was as bad as people made it out to be.

    New Year Special!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 64:27


    Happy New Year!! In this special episode, Mike and Jared create movie resolutions for the new year, and impose a negative resolution on each other.

    Christmas Special Part 2!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2020 37:38


    Merry Christmas! In this episode, Mike and Jared discuss what they don't like about some Christmas movies. Bah humbug!

    Christmas Special!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 53:52


    Part 1 of our Christmas special. In this episode, Jared and Mike focus on the Christmas movies they enjoy. Stay tuned for the grumpy episode next!

    We're Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 94:55


    Mike and Jared return to discuss their Quarantine experiences and what they've been watching.

    55 - Infinity War Special!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2018 78:36


    This week we discuss all things Infinity War. 

    54 - Non-MCU Movies Best/Worst Films

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2018 63:17


    This week the Cynics pick the best and worst movies featuring Marvel properties that aren't a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

    53 - DC Movies Best/Worst List

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2018 57:17


    This week Michael and Jared take on the DCEU. We discuss what we think went wrong and maybe a couple of things they got right. 

    52 - The Ultimate Marvel Cinematic Universe Best/Worst list!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2018 73:12


    We are back! To celebrate Infinity War's release the Cynics discuss all of their favorite characters, movies, and more in the Marvel Cinematic Universe!

    51 - Alien Franchise Best/Worst List

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2017 56:28


    In anticipation of Alien: Covenant we discuss the best and worst moments from each of the Alien movies.

    50 - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Special!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2017 45:37


    We are starting our summer movie specials by discussing what we thought of Marvel's latest.

    49 - Bad Films From Good Directors

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2017 43:40


    This week we switch things up and talk about good directors who have made a bad film.

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    48 - Good Films From Bad Directors

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2017 47:54


    Hey sometimes even the worst directors make something worth watching.

    47 - Surprisingly Good Horror Films

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2017 31:37


    This week we take a look at horror movies that completely exceeded expectations.

    46 - Surprisingly Good Action Films

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2017 40:19


    This week we take a look at those films that either flew under the radar, or just looked plain awful, but were actually quite awesome. We like surprises!

    45 - The Avengers Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2017 29:04


    This is our review of The Avengers.

    44 - The Avengers Special Pre-Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2017 18:25


    Mike and Jared discuss the overall experience in the theater while watching The Avengers.

    43 - The Lord of the Rings Best/Worst List

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2017 53:23


    This week the Cynics discuss their favorite and least favorite moments from the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

    42 - Cabin in the Woods Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2016 37:07


    This week we dig up our review of Cabin in the Woods from the vault. Enjoy!

    41 - Star Wars Best/Worst List Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2016 21:52


    In this episode we finish our best and worst list for all Star Wars movies. Part two consists solely of what we thought of the prequel trilogy.

    40 - Star Wars Best/Worst List Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2016 41:49


    In honor of Rogue One's release the Cynics finally take some time to discuss Star Wars. In this episode we compare our ranking for the whole saga and discuss our favorite and least favorite moments from each. May the force be with you!

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