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The Critics Club is back to start the holiday season the only way they know how: by arguing about movies. This episode dives headfirst into the eternal debate — Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? What starts as a simple question turns into a full breakdown of what defines a Christmas film, whether setting matters more than theme, and how audience tradition can override original intent. Along the way,…
00:00 — Jim Forgot the Topic The coldest open imaginable. Jim admits he thought this episode was about remakes. Geoff and David lose it. 03:00 — “Okay, Welcome to The Critics Club…” The trio finally introduces the actual episode: Top 10 Movies Based on a True Story. Geoff goes first because apparently he’s the only one prepared. 05:30 — #10: Cool Runnings (Geoff) This immediately causes a fight…
What makes a great adaptation? The Critics Club crew dives into their Top 10 Adaptations , ranking the movies that brought books, plays, and even video games to life on the big screen. From classics like The Godfather and The Princess Bride to modern hits like Ready Player One and Crazy Rich Asians , we debate what worked, what didn’t, and why some stories thrive in translation while others fall…
Welcome to Critics Club: Deep Cuts — a new series where we take a more focused dive into a single film. This time, it’s the haunting, unforgettable Japanese horror classic: Audition (1999), directed by Takashi Miike. What happens when a grieving widower looks for love... through a fake movie audition? Jim and Geoff walk through the film’s surreal structure, disturbing tonal shift, and ambiguous…
The Critics Club: Superman Review (With Special Guest Louis) Geoff and Louis dive deep into James Gunn’s Superman , breaking down everything from the casting of David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan to Lex Luthor’s darker edge. They debate how this version stacks up against Man of Steel , gush over the film’s standout score, and discuss the impact of new characters like Krypto. Plus, the duo looks…
The Critics Club – Top 10 Film Scores of All Time 00:00 – Intro & Ground Rules Geoff, Jim, and David set the stage: what counts as a great score, who gets to decide, and why The Dark Knight might be overrated (or not). 10:00 – Geoff’s Top 10 Film Scores Geoff opens strong with emotional heavyweights and big cinematic moments— 1917 , Up , and The Social Network all make appearances. 42:00 – Jim’s…
The Critics Club: Crashing Cannes 2025 Geoff and Jim (with David off enjoying some well-earned PTO) decide to crash the Cannes Film Festival—metaphorically, of course. Why should the French have all the fun deciding what counts as "cinema"? From Spike Lee’s Highest to Lowest to Ari Aster’s pandemic-weird Eddington , the guys take you through their favorite (and least favorite) selections from this…
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The Critic's Club has it's home at https://www.rantingmedia.com. Tune in for fresh reviews, new podcasts, and more! Friends come and meet once a month at the Critics Club to discuss their favorite movies, tv shows, video games and much more. Some are more right than others, but that’s half the fun. Join Jim, David and Geoff as they duke it out over their latest opinions. Tune in to our podcasts…
We're BACK with our Top 10 Movies of the 2010s! Buckle up as Jim, David, and Geoff dive headfirst into a decade packed with cinematic brilliance. From the stylish swagger of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood to the neon-soaked visuals of Tron: Legacy and the relentless drive of Whiplash , this list has it all. Will their picks match yours, or are they completely off the mark? Only one way to find out!…
