SO CALLED CRITICS

So Called Critics #13 - Up vs Joe Versus the Volcano & Cinema's Greatest Adventures

socalledcritics@gmail.com — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:32:00 GMT

The So Called Critics review their first Pixar movie! The theme for this show is Adventure and whats more adventurous than moving your house via ballons or how about jumping into a volcano!

On this show we compare Pixar's Up to Joe Versus the Volcano, starring Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Ossie Davis, Llyod Bridges, Robert Stack and the most intense luggage salesperson.

Our Top 5 features Cinema's Greatest Adventures.

This week our guest reviewer is Peter Hedlund.

So Called Critics #12 - Observe and Report vs Taxi Driver & Top 5 Loneliest Characters

Thu, 4 Jun 2009 20:59:00 GMT

Its ok to feel alone in the world. But how about adding some CRAZY to the mix? Throw in some guns, forget the meds and make some poor choices with a beautiful girl.... Now we're talking!

On this show the So Called Critics tackle two of cinema's loneliest characters. We compare Observe and Report against Taxi Driver.

Our Top 5 list features our picks for Cinema's Loneliest Characters.

Side note: Charles has had to step aside. In his place is my brother, Pete Van Vleet. Some would argue that Pete is the ultimate film snob, give a listen and decide for yourself.

So Called Critics #11 - Watchmen vs Dr Strangelove & Top 5 Paranoia Films

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:24:00 GMT

This show features paranoia, the end of the world, and the discussion of two Stanley Kubrick films.

The So Called Critics compare Watchmen to Dr. Strangelove.

The Top 5 list for this show features the best movies about paranoia.

Best of all, the So Called Critics reveal their first listener email!

So Called Critics #10 - Best Films of 2008 & Anticipated Movies of 2009

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:17:00 GMT

The So Called Critics break from their usual format to bring you their
first BEST OF show.

Charles and Paul name their Top 5 films of 2008 and Most Anticipated
films of 2009. The discussion gets heated as one of Paulâs picks
shocks Charles. Enjoy!

So Called Critics #009 - Milk vs All The Kings Men & Top 5 Political Movies

Fri, 6 Mar 2009 17:29:00 GMT

The topic for this show, Politics. While it can change a person or even put them in grave danger, it does make for some good cinema.

We look at Gus Van Sant's Milk and compare it to the 1949 classic All the King's Men.

Charles and I pick our top 5 political movies.

So Called Critics #008 - Burn After Reading Vs. Spies Like Us

socalledcritics@gmail.com — Tue, 6 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Happy New Year!

What better way to cure those holiday post-yuletide-depression-blues than with a brand spanking new episode of So Called Critics? We know the prospect of keeping those new years' resolutions are grim, so this episode we're giving you our top five dark comedies to lighten your spirits. Also we've got reviews of Burn After Reading and Spies Like Us, two movies that deal with buffoons and our newly coined phrase The Idiot Ambition. (You can use that one -- it's free:) John Landis is well known for his comedic undertakings, but can the Coen Brothers rekindle the comedic flame that was The Big Lebowski after the I'm-so-serious-and-I-deserve-an-Oscar No Country for Old Men? Tune in to find out!

Special Trivia note: one of us is drunk in this episode. If you can figure out which one you're well on your way to discovering the secret of creating a succesfull podcast. Enjoy!

So Called Critics #007 - Righteous Kill vs Heat

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:53:00 GMT

The So Called Critics are back! After a little bit of a lay off Charles and Paul are back at it with a review of Righteous Kill.

Robert De Niro and Al Pacino are together again, we compare Righteous Kill against Michael Mann's Heat.

This show features our more contentious Top 5 debate yet.

So Called Critics #006 - THE DARK KNIGHT SPECIAL EDITION

Thu, 4 Sep 2008 04:45:00 GMT

For show number six So Called Critics takes a break from it's regular format to bring you an episode focused exclusively on The Dark Knight. One podcast just wasn't enough to discuss this dense summer spectacle so we're bringing you a special edition 15 minute podcast to further explore the themes and philosophies of this extraordinary film. Enjoy!

So Called Critics #005 - THE DARK KNIGHT vs. BATMAN

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:24:00 GMT

Our fifth show! To celebrate this mile stone we take on our biggest show yet.

Is Gotham big enough for two Batmen and two Jokers? To settle the score Charles and I review The Dark Knight against Tim Burton's Batman.

Also on this episode we have our Top Five Villian Performance.

So Called Critics #004 - Son of Rambow vs Au Revoir Les Enfants

socalledcritics@gmail.com — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:22:00 GMT

Growing up isn't easy.

SON OF RAMBOW shows us two friends sorting out an unlikely relationship while making their own version of Rambo.

AU REVOIR LES ENFANTS follows two rivals that soon share a bond and a secret.

In our Top 5 list we both present our Top 5 Child Performances.

Our review of THE DARK KNIGHT vs BATMAN is being edited.

Podcast Alley Update

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:25:00 GMT

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So Called Critics #003 - The Strangers vs Straw Dogs

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:13:00 GMT

Who's that knocking on my door?

Home invasion is the topic on this weeks' SO CALLED CRITICS podcast as we seek to answer the question: which movie is a better demonstration of what the concept of a home means? The 2008 pseudo-horror slash-fest THE STRANGERS whose morose villains use that most dreaded schoolyard weapon of all - the silent treatment, or the 1971 domestic abuse classic by Sam Peckinpah, STRAW"What the hell does this title mean?" DOGS.

And if you think we actually answer that question you probably haven't heard our other podcasts. So sit back, relax, and lock your doors - but don't be startled! That noise you thought you heard was just an episode of SO CALLED CRITICS tapping on your window waiting for you to push "download".

I recommend you let it in But you never can be too careful.

Oh yeah we also list our top 5 "home invasion" films.

So Called Critics #002 - Iron Man vs Rambo

Thu, 5 Jun 2008 16:37:00 GMT

We all have our flaws, but what harm can we do we're just mere mortals?

But when you're a Hero your flaws are your ammo. And your gonna need it when you've got a giant robot after you or a sheriff who just doesn't like you.

In this show we compare Iron Man against Rambo: First Blood (the first Rambo).

Also we have our top 5 Super Hero list.

So Called Critics #001 Gandhi vs Malcolm X

Fri, 23 May 2008 18:01:00 GMT

In this show we compare Spike Lee's MALCOLM X to GANDHI as we examine bio pics. Also on this episode are our top 5 Bio Pics, EVER!

This is our first show, enjoy.

Next show, we compare IRON MAN against RAMBO: FIRST BLOOD to see which hero is more flawed.

Coming Soon

Thu, 22 May 2008 22:16:00 GMT

The first podcast from the SO CALLED CRITICS will be published on May 23. Hang tight!