Silver Screen Cynics

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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

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!

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

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.

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!

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?

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.

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

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!

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

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.

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

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

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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!

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

This week we discuss all things Infinity War. 

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

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. 

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!

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

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

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

Hey sometimes even the worst directors make something worth watching.

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

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!

This is our review of The Avengers.

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

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

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

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.

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!