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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'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

'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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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/

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/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 SPOILERSWhat 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

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

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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

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

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}

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}

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/

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/

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}