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We Love Florence Pugh
On this week’s episode of the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast, Sean and Jeff celebrate one of the most dynamic actresses working today—Florence Pugh. From indie dramas to superhero blockbusters, she’s proven her versatility again and again. We take a deep dive into her incredible career, discussing highlights like Fighting with My Family, Macbeth, The Falling, A Good Person, Little Women, Oppenheimer, and, of course, Midsommar. New Releases: The Surfer Directed by Lorcan Finnegan Starring Nicolas Cage A man returns to his childhood beach to surf with his son, only to be humiliated by territorial locals. What starts as a quiet trip turns into a psychological and physical war of wills. The Shrouds Directed by David Cronenberg Starring Vincent Cassel, Diane Kruger, and Guy Pearce In classic Cronenberg fashion, this eerie sci-fi tale follows a grieving tech entrepreneur who invents a machine to communicate with the dead—blurring the line between life, death, and obsession. Another Simple Favor Directed by Paul Feig Starring Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick The stylish thriller returns as Stephanie heads to Italy to support her enigmatic friend Emily—only to find herself wrapped up in another web of secrets, lies, and possibly revenge. Thunderbolts Directed by Jake Schreier Starring Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Sebastian Stan, and Lewis Pullman Marvel’s team of misfits and antiheroes—including Yelena Belova—are thrown together for a dangerous mission where survival means confronting their most painful pasts. Spotlight: The Career of Florence Pugh We break down the rise of Florence Pugh—how she’s become one of our favorite performers and why she continues to command the screen no matter the genre. Follow Us: Website: I Hate Critics Facebook: Everyone is a Critic Podcast Twitter/X: @criticspod Instagram: @criticspod Patreon: Support Us Merch: TeePublic Store YouTube: Watch Us 🎨 Check out Jeff’s Art: Jeff Lassiter Art 📝 Read Sean’s Reviews: Sean at the Movies Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!
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1995 - While You Were Sleeping
While You Were Sleeping Directed by John Turteltaub Starring Sandra Bullock and Bill Pullman Released April 21st, 1995 Lonely transit worker Lucy Eleanor Moderatz (Sandra Bullock) pulls her longtime crush, Peter (Peter Gallagher), from the path of an oncoming train. At the hospital, doctors report that he's in a coma, and a misplaced comment from Lucy causes Peter's family to assume that she is his fiancée. When Lucy doesn't correct them, they take her into their home and confidence. Things get even more complicated when she finds herself falling for Peter's sheepish brother, Jack (Bill Pullman).
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We Love Revenge of the Sith
This week on the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast, we're tackling two exciting new releases and diving back into a pivotal moment in the Star Wars saga! New This Week: The Accountant 2 Directed by Gavin O’Connor Starring Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal Christian Wolff returns! This time, the brilliant forensic accountant teams up with his estranged but deadly brother to take on a dangerous new threat. Together, they must track down mysterious assassins before it’s too late. Until Dawn Directed by David F. Sandberg Starring Ella Rubin and Peter Stormare A group of friends searching for a missing sister find themselves trapped in a terrifying time loop. Stalked by a masked killer in a desolate valley, they must relive the nightmare again and again until they find a way to survive the night—or die trying. This Week’s Classic: Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith Directed by George Lucas Starring Ewan McGregor and Natalie Portman Three years into the Clone Wars, Anakin Skywalker’s loyalty is tested like never before. As he grows closer to Chancellor Palpatine and further from the Jedi Order, darkness looms. In one of the saga’s most pivotal chapters, friendships are shattered, and Darth Vader is born. Follow Us: Website: I Hate Critics Facebook: Everyone is a Critic Podcast Twitter/X: @criticspod Instagram: @criticspod Patreon: Support Us Merch: TeePublic Store YouTube: Watch Us Check out Jeff's Art at Jeff Lassiter Art and read Sean's Reviews at Sean at the Movies. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!
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We Love Sinners
This week on the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast, we dive into a bloody fairy tale twist, some high-stakes espionage, and a terrifying date night from hell—plus a couple of drum beats and a vampire classic for good measure. The Death of Snow White Directed by Jason Brooks – Starring Sanae Loutsis This isn’t the Disney version. Snow White is on the run from her wicked stepmother and finds herself aligned with a group of seven dwarves… who are less "Hi-Ho" and more "psycho." Expect gore, survival horror, and a dark twist on a childhood favorite. Warfare Directed by Alex Garland & Ray Mendoza – Starring Will Poulter, Charles Melton, Joseph Quinn A gritty war drama where a Navy SEAL surveillance mission in Iraq goes horribly wrong. Packed with tension, chaos, and Garland’s signature existential dread. Count Me In Directed by Mark Lo – Featuring Stewart Copeland, Claire Ferguson, Chad Smith, Clem Burke A celebration of rock’s heartbeat—this documentary features some of music’s most iconic drummers sharing what it means to keep time and create rhythm. Warning: you might be inspired to buy a drum kit afterward. The Amateur Directed by James Hawes – Starring Rami Malek, Laurence Fishburne, Rachel Brosnahan After losing his wife in a terrorist attack, a CIA codebreaker goes rogue. Fueled by grief and intelligence, he sets out on a globe-spanning mission of revenge when the agency fails him. Drop Directed by Christopher Landon – Starring Meghann Fahy, Brandon Sklenar What starts as a romantic evening for a widowed mom quickly devolves into psychological torment when a mysterious figure threatens her family unless she commits murder. Tense, intimate, and full of suspense. Sinners Directed by Ryan Coogler – Starring Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Delroy Lindo Twin brothers return home hoping for peace, only to find that evil doesn't forget. A southern Gothic drama that mixes family trauma with spiritual reckoning and small-town menace. Classic Review: Fright Night (1985) Directed by Tom Holland – Starring William Ragsdale, Chris Sarandon, Roddy McDowall Teenage horror nerd Charley Brewster is convinced his new neighbor is a vampire. No one believes him, so he turns to a B-movie TV host for help. Campy, creepy, and a total ‘80s gem. Follow Us Online: 🎧 Website: ihatecritics.com 📘 Facebook: Everyone is a Critic Podcast 🐦 Twitter/X: @criticspod 📸 Instagram: @criticspod 💸 Patreon: Support Us 👕 Merch: TeePublic Store 📺 YouTube: Watch Us 🎨 Check out Jeff's artwork: Jeff Lassiter Art 📝 Read Sean's reviews: Sean at the Movies Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen!
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1995 - Stuart Saves His Family
Directed by Harold Ramis Starring Al Franken, Vincent D'Onofrio, Laura San Giacomo Stuart Smalley follows a 12-step program for his life and manages to get his job back and clear the mess in the family despite all the challenges.
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