The Chronicles of Critics

On this episode we're talking about the lastest webhead film, Spiderman: Across the Spiderverse! Join us for our round table discussion and in-depth review of this movie (SPOILERS), as we rate its merits based on the metrics of entertainment (how genuinely enjoyable it is), education (how solid of a message and moral it conveyed), and influence (the impact it has on the viewer and the film industry itself). We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording.

Join us as we discuss the latest Marvel movie release of GOTG3! Was this the greatest MCU film since end game? Will it usher in a new wind of quality content from Marvel? How did it measure up against our metrics of entertainment, education, and influence? Find out all this and more on the latest episode of The Chronicles of Critics.

Season 3 of the Mandalorian just wrapped! We know you have some thoughts about this season and we invite you to join us as we get ALL our Mando thoughts out on this extra special (and extra long episode) of the Chronicles of Critics. We call this special episode the Mando Fanbros as we welcome back or friend and fellow podcaster, Eric from the the Short Game Long Talk podcast, as well as Connor's friend and fellow fanbro, Frank to talk about this season of the Mandalorian. We will be rating and discussing each episode from this season on a scale of 1-10 to see how it measures up against the first two seasons.

How has this season held up so far against the the first two? What have been the best and worst parts of the first five episodes? These are just a few questions we focus on in this episode of TCOC. Tune in as we discuss where this season has gone wrong, and where we think it's headed as the final episodes release in the coming weeks. Then as the season wraps, join us for our season rating episode we're calling "The Mando Fan Bros!"

In this episode, we'll be taking a deep dive into the highly anticipated TV series, The Last of Us. We'll discuss the series' adaptation of the beloved video game, including the changes made to the storyline, and the different interpretations of the finale. We'll also explore the show's stunning visuals, gripping performances, and the ways in which it expands upon the themes of the original game. Additionally, we'll examine the reception of the series among fans of the game and newcomers alike, and how it stands up against other post-apocalyptic shows. If you've already watched The Last of Us series, or if you're curious about it, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in exploring the world of The Last of Us in a new medium.

What originated as one of the most quintessential series of novels of all time, the Wizarding World has faced challenges in attracting audiences and establishing itself as a significant movie franchise beyond its original story. Issues such as casting changes, pacing, and a general lack of appeal have contributed to the lackluster box office performance of the Fantastic Beasts movie series, resulting in the cancellation of the remaining two installments. In this episode of TCOC, we delve into the past, present, and future of the franchise, including the prospects of the trending Hogwarts Legacy video game, which offers a revitalizing perspective for the series.

We are officially one week away from the release of The Mandalorian Season 3! In preparation, we are spending this episode discussing our predictions, as well as our hopes and fears for what may come. We're talking Players, Planets, and Plot tonight as we delve into who we think is going to make an appearance, where they're going, and what they're going to to be doing this season. Are we getting Sabine Wren? Is there too much overlap with Star Wars shows nowadays? Is Jar Jar the one to save Grogu from Order 66?? Tune in to find out what we think.

Join us as we talk about one of the most underrated movies of 2022. EEAAO may not have been witnessed by very many people, but those who saw it, loved it! Among the Chroniclers, it was considered one of the top 5 movies of last year. You listeners were all clamoring about how good this movie was, so naturally we had to cover it on the pod. Join us as delve into all aspects of this movie including how it measures up against our metrics for what makes a movie great.

Could this finally be the show to break the curse of terrible video game adaptations? At this point, nearly half way through the season, we certainly think so! Tune in as we break down each of the first four episodes. We discuss our favorite parts of the show, including our thoughts on each character, as well as how the show is coming across to those who have played the game, and those who have not yet experienced it.

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times... This year was marked by some high peaks and some low valleys when it came to movie releases. Join us in this episode as we talk about the movies that came out in 2022. We discuss some of our favorites like Top Gun: Maverick, Avatar 2, and the Batman. As well as some of our least favorites like Jurassic World: Dominion, Minions: Rise of Gru, and Strange World.

May 2022 was time of uncertainty for the Star Wars universe. It's been nearly three years since a mainline film has been released, and the disappointing run of The Book of Boba Fett has lead many to doubt the brand's handling of legacy characters. Will Kenobi and Andor fall in the same bantha fodder as Boba Fett? Is Star Wars even good anymore? How DID Luke get his T-16 model that we saw in A New Hope?????? To find out, tune in to our discussion of the state of the galaxy.......

ON PROGRAM! In 2022, we saw a lot of new Star Wars content. Created equally, not all of them were. Andor is arguably the best content LucasFilm has released since, well, 1980. What made this show different from the rest? Grab your galactic cocoa puffs and blue milk to find out as you tune in to this episode from a galaxy far far away.

Weeee're baaaaack! We are kicking off season two by reviewing the biggest movie of the year - Avatar 2! We began our first season by covering the original Avatar and now we've returned to discuss the sequel. Join us as we talk about what we enjoyed, what annoyed us, and how we felt about the film overall. Of course we will be rating the movie against our metrics of entertainment, education, and influence to see where it falls on our growing lineup of the best movies of all time.

An epic, historical drama directed by Steven Spielberg. Schindler's List tells an unknown story of World War 2.

“Just when I think you couldn't possibly be any dumber, you go and do something like this… and totally redeem yourself.” Dumb and Dumber (1994) is probably the most ridiculously, dumb, funny movie. Toilet humor at its finest, Dumb and Dumber lands on our list of the greatest movies, but does it deserve a spot? There's maybe 1 in a million odds of this movie being the greatest film of all time...so you're saying there's a chance.

Heeeey youuuu guyssss! We're calling this the Quintessential Kids Adventure Movie. From the minds of Steven Spielberg, Richard Donner, and Chris Columbus comes the greatest adventure of all time. Also featuring for the first time, Samwise Gamgee and Thanos. This iconic movie follows a rag-tag bunch of Goonies as they search for hidden treasure, evade criminals, and attempt to save their neighborhood from greedy golfers. Tune in to find out how The Goonies holds up today and where it lands in our Chronicles of the greatest films of all time.

I feel the need, the need, for speed. Owww! Top Gun: Maverick is now Tom Cruise's highest grossing movie ever. The original released in 1986 and captured the hearts of many including the U.S. Navy whose recruitment skyrocketed after its release. Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer, and the F-14 Tomcat star in this sweaty movie about competition, struggles with self-identity, and awkward love scenes. Tune in to our discussion about what made this movie great and not so great as we add this drama to our movie chronicles.

Life finds a way. In a pool of sequels, Jurassic Park (1993) is still the best Jurassic Movie. From Director, Steven Spielberg, Jurassic is the obvious choice for the quintessential dinosaur movie. How do the practical effects of 1993 hold up against the CGI intensive sequels? Is every soundtrack by John Williams the greatest ever?? Find out where Jurassic Park sits on our list of the greatest movies of all time.

This episode is gonna be heavy man. Grab your flux capacitors and gigawatts because we're speeding up to 88 mph in this episode. Starring Micheal J. Fox and Christopher Loyd, Back to the Future is our quintessential time-traveling movie. Director Robert Zemeckis created a masterpiece with this trilogy. A perfect series that hit all the right notes and became a pop culture icon that's lasted for decades. Tune in to find out where Back to the Future lands on our list of the best movies of all time.

Mama always said podcasts are like a box of chocolates - you never know what you're gonna get. Except in this case you know exactly what you're gonna get: Forrest Gump! We heard your cries and are finally delivering on our promise to cover one of the greatest movies ever filmed. Join our discussion as we talk about Hank's performance (including how he landed on the unique accent), the influence of Bubba Gump shrimp, and probably the worst love story in cinematic history. Pull up a chair in your living room and let's talk Gump!

“This Is What Happens When An Unstoppable Force Meets An Immovable Object." The Dark Knight is the pinnacle of the superhero genre. Heath Ledger's Joker is one of the most legendary performances ever in film, while Christian Bales' Batman is at its peak for the genre. After the dastardly Batman movies of the 1990's, the series was in need of a serious reboot. Enter Christopher Nolan. While Batman Begins set the tone for his Dark Knight Trilogy, The Dark Knight lifted it into stardom. Tune in to hear our thoughts about this incredible movie, who the best Batman is, and what's in store for the caped crusader with the latest entry.

Thanos, the James Bond villian from Skyfall, and Tommy Lee Jones walk into a bar. The movie that made everyone afraid of a cattle prod. The Coen Brothers present a neo-western crime thriller based on the book of the same title by Cormac McCarthy. Tune in to see where No Country For Old Men lands on our list of the best movies of all time.

“You know what they call a quarter-pounder with cheese in France? They call it a royale with cheese.” Whatever you want to call it, we're talking about Pulp Fiction in this episode. Arguably one of Quentin Tarantino's greatest works. From the dynamic duo of Vince and Jules to Tarantino pushing the limits of the “revenge” genre, there is a lot to talk about in this movie!

"I'll have what she's having." This quintessential romantic comedy film spearheaded the age-old question: can men and women really be friends? Starring Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal, When Harry Met Sally is continually one of the top-ranking rom-com classics. It launched the career of Meg Ryan, and writer Nora Ephron influenced the genre for years to come. Find out where When Harry Met Sally lands in our chronicles of the best films of all time.

Wormholes, black holes, and saving Matt Damon. Christopher Nolan strikes again with another time-bending, sci-fi classic. Is Interstellar the golden standard for sci-fi movies, or did casting choices doom this space exploration into a disastrous failure to launch? There is plenty to discuss in this week's episode. Tune in to find out where Interstellar lands in our chronicles of the greatest movies of all time.

"You take the blue pill...the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill...you stay in wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes." Blue pills, red pills, bullet dodging, and the one and only Keanu Reeves. Follow the white rabbit and join us in the rabbit hole as we discuss why The Matrix is one of the greatest movies of all time. Or is everything just a simulation and you're not really reading this?

Keep the change, ya filthy animal. Is Home Alone the greatest Christmas film AND on our list of the best films of all time? Here are three reasons why we think so: A) Macaulay Culkin's performance as a demented child, 2) Pope approved, and D) a valuable lesson on home protection. Join us for our special Christmas episode as we talk about whether Harry and Marv would still be alive for Home Alone 2, as well as everything else that makes Home Alone a great and not-so-great film.

'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, except...the four a******* coming in the rear in standard two-by-two cover formation. Sophisticated thieves, magically appearing get-away vehicles, Bruce Willis, and Alan Rickman's film debut. What else can you ask for in a Christmas movie? Or is Die Hard even a Christmas movie at all? Tune in to hear what we have to say about this hotly debated topic and find out where Die Hard ranks in our chronicles of the best films of all time.

You're messing with the wrong guy! What a season. Thanksgiving is a couple days away. Gotta catch the 6 PM flight to Chicago during rush hour in New York. What can go wrong? Snowstorm? Car catching fire? Nope. Del Griffith. It's that time of year again, and we're kicking it off by discussing what made John Hughes' holiday classic such a masterpiece. Check out this special episode to see where Planes, Trains, and Automobiles stands in our chronicles of the best films of all time.

You mustn't be afraid to dream a little bigger, darling. Toss back your champagne and hit the bathroom before diving into this episode. We're talking all things Inception: ex-wives, Tom Hardy, and that cliffhanger ending. Christopher Nolan's quintessential dream movie shocked audiences back in 2010, but has it held up since? Tune in to find out where Inception ranks amongst our chronicles of the best films of all time.

Oh, look. Another glorious episode, makes me sick. It's a podcast takeover! Tune in to hear some special witches talk and rate all things Hocus Pocus. It is all just a bunch of hocus pocus, right?

An Episode Before...Christmas? What's this?? This week we're talking all things A Nightmare Before Christmas. Listen in as we score films in the categories of entertainment, education, and influence to determine where it ranks on the list of the best movies of all time.

I see dead people. Things are getting spooky in this episode as we talk about The Sixth Sense. Tune in as we give our takes on what worked and didn't work in this movie.  We score films in the categories of entertainment, education, and influence to determine where it ranks on the list of the best movies of all time.

BONUS EPISODE!! Join us in this special episode as we talk about our top three favorite movies and some honorable mentions.

Listen or listen not, there is no try. Join us with our very first guest star as we discuss Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back!

Death is only the beginning. This week gets juicy as we discuss a classic monster film - The Mummy (1999).

We're gonna need a bigger mic. The beach is closed in this episode as we talk about the classic shark movie - Jaws.

Blue cat people, colonels with lungs of steel and supervision, and a valuable rock with the stupidest name ever. You guessed it, today we're talking about Avatar, the box office king. Is Avatar the greatest movie of all time? Tune in as we give our takes on what worked and didn't work in this movie. We score the film in the categories of entertainment, education, and influence to determine where it ranks on the list of the best movies of all time.