Shows
The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastTHE MALTESE FALCON — 100%We did it. We reviewed our 100% film. Listen to it. Enjoy it. We love you guys. Synthwave by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. Jason Brown did our theme music and Josh Rivera did our artwork. Our email address is podcast@thecriticalbreakdown.com. Send us your thoughts! If you want to follow our social media presence, check us out on twitter @breakdowncast and instagram @thecriticalbreakdown. You can follow Scott on Instagram and Twitter at @breakdown_scott. You can follow Max on Instagram @maxasaurus and on Twitter @maxriverafilm.2019-02-131h 02The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastWe Reached 100% Fresh.Alright guys, we need to talk about one hundred percent. Synthwave by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. Jason Brown did our theme music and Josh Rivera did our artwork. Our email address is podcast@thecriticalbreakdown.com. Send us your thoughts! If you want to follow our social media presence, check us out on twitter @breakdowncast and instagram @thecriticalbreakdown. You can follow Scott on Instagram and Twitter at @breakdown_scott. You can follow Max on Instagram @maxasaurus and on Twitter @maxriverafilm.2019-01-2943 min
The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastGet OutFor our final fan selection film of the 90th percentile, you guys chose Jordan Peele's Get Out (2017). There's a lot to talk about with such a rich film, so we get into it, folks. Also, we announce something cool at the end of this episode. Synthwave by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. Jason Brown did our theme music and Josh Rivera did our artwork. Our email address is podcast@thecriticalbreakdown.com. Send us your thoughts! If you want to follow our social media presence, check us out on twitter @breakdowncast and i...2019-01-161h 00
The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastDr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the BombWe revisit Stanley Kubrick with his iconic satire and black comedy film, Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb. We also talk the Fast & Furious franchise, Crazy Rich Asians, and VICE! Synthwave by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. Jason Brown did our theme music and Josh Rivera did our artwork. Our email address is podcast@thecriticalbreakdown.com. Send us your thoughts! If you want to follow our social media presence, check us out on twitter @breakdowncast and instagram @thecriticalbreakdown. You can follow Scott...2019-01-081h 00The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastGo to thecriticalbreakdown.com/vote and vote!Go to thecriticalbreakdown.com/vote and vote!2019-01-0100 minThe Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastA Very Christmas BreakdownWe're just Christmas boot goofin' in this episode. Happy Holidays!2018-12-2514 min
The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastL.A. ConfidentialWe made it to 99%! That's wild. L.A. Confidential is Scott's pick, and it's a fine one if I do say so myself. Synthwave by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. Jason Brown did our theme music and Josh Rivera did our artwork. Our email address is podcast@thecriticalbreakdown.com. Send us your thoughts! If you want to follow our social media presence, check us out on twitter @breakdowncast and instagram @thecriticalbreakdown. You can follow Scott on Instagram and Twitter at @breakdown_scott. You can follow Max on Instag...2018-12-181h 12
The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastThe WrestlerThe Wrestler is a fan favorite (and a Max favorite) was a joy to watch — even though it's an emotional ride. We ham it up in this episode, but honestly get right to business and still manage to discuss a lot of the emotional depth of this film. Synthwave by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. Jason Brown did our theme music and Josh Rivera did our artwork. Our email address is podcast@thecriticalbreakdown.com. Send us your thoughts! If you want to follow our social media presence, check us out on tw...2018-12-121h 04The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastSay AnythingThis week, we revisit our friend Cameron Crowe as he tells us the story of Lloyd Dobbler and Diane Court. This is Scott's 98% choice — we also announce the 98% poll winner! Synthwave by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. Jason Brown did our theme music and Josh Rivera did our artwork. Our email address is podcast@thecriticalbreakdown.com. Send us your thoughts! If you want to follow our social media presence, check us out on twitter @breakdowncast and instagram @thecriticalbreakdown. You can follow Scott on Instagram and Twitter at @breakdown_scott....2018-12-041h 13The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastTHE BABADOOKThis week we reviewed Scott's choice for Max's 98% selection! This Australian horror film deals with some heavy but personal subjects — and we discuss how Scott almost ralphed. Synthwave by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. Jason Brown did our theme music and Josh Rivera did our artwork. Our email address is podcast@thecriticalbreakdown.com. Send us your thoughts! If you want to follow our social media presence, check us out on twitter @breakdowncast and instagram @thecriticalbreakdown. You can follow Scott on Instagram and Twitter at @breakdown_scott. You can fol...2018-11-2756 minThe Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastWe made a mistake — Prelude to The Babadook & The Crimes of GrindelwaldGuys, we made an error. The Babadook wasn't ACTUALLY Max's pick for this week, but we still watched it. We're embracing this — find out the truth in this week's kind of special episode! Synthwave by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. Jason Brown did our theme music and Josh Rivera did our artwork. Our email address is podcast@thecriticalbreakdown.com. Send us your thoughts! If you want to follow our social media presence, check us out on twitter @breakdowncast and instagram @thecriticalbreakdown. You can follow Scott on Instagram and Twitter at...2018-11-2045 min
The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastMAD MAX: FURY ROADYou guys picked MAD MAX: FURY ROAD as our next review, so here we go! Let's talk about that Doof Warrior some, guys. Synthwave by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. Jason Brown did our theme music and Josh Rivera did our artwork. Our email address is podcast@thecriticalbreakdown.com. Send us your thoughts! If you want to follow our social media presence, check us out on twitter @breakdowncast and instagram @thecriticalbreakdown. You can follow Scott on Instagram and Twitter at @breakdown_scott. You can follow Max on Instag...2018-11-131h 05
The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastHALLOWEEN (2018)This week, we're joined by our INSIDE GAL Kara Leonard to talk HALLOWEEN (2018). Yeah, Halloween was last week really, but we're doing the film of the same name THIS week. So enjoy! Synthwave by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. Jason Brown did our theme music and Josh Rivera did our artwork. Our email address is podcast@thecriticalbreakdown.com. Send us your thoughts! If you want to follow our social media presence, check us out on twitter @breakdowncast and instagram @thecriticalbreakdown. You can follow Scott on Instagram and Twitter at @bre...2018-11-061h 26
The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastGHOSTBUSTERSMax's 97% pick — GHOSTBUSTERS. It's a classic, and it's perfect pick for a comedic approach to horror (hey, it's Halloween, right?). But don't worry — we'll get scarier in an upcoming episode. Synthwave by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. Jason Brown did our theme music and Josh Rivera did our artwork. Our email address is podcast@thecriticalbreakdown.com. Send us your thoughts! If you want to follow our social media presence, check us out on twitter @breakdowncast and instagram @thecriticalbreakdown. You can follow Scott on Instagram and Twitter at @breakdown_scott. 2018-10-301h 01The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastSpotlightScott's selection for this week was 2015's SPOTLIGHT, the film about the Boston Globe breaking open the Catholic church covering up abusive priests. It's a heavy subject, so you'll get most of your chuckles in before the 20 minute mark. Synthwave by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. Jason Brown did our theme music and Josh Rivera did our artwork. Our email address is podcast@thecriticalbreakdown.com. Send us your thoughts! If you want to follow our social media presence, check us out on twitter @breakdowncast and instagram @thecriticalbreakdown. You c...2018-10-2357 min
The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastClose Encounters of the Third KindHey kid, you wanna carve the Devil's Tower and watch Close Encounters of the Third Kind? No?? Well, at least listen to our latest episode then! Synthwave by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. Jason Brown did our theme music and Josh Rivera did our artwork. Our email address is podcast@thecriticalbreakdown.com. Send us your thoughts! If you want to follow our social media presence, check us out on twitter @breakdowncast and instagram @thecriticalbreakdown. You can follow Scott on Instagram and Twitter at @breakdown_scott. You can foll...2018-10-161h 10
The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastCatch Me If You Can feat. Albert W. DubreuilThis week we invited our friend Albert Dubreuil (@AWDubreuil) back on the show to talk about a film he loves — Catch Me If You Can! We also announce the next film we'll be watching that YOU the fans selected. Synthwave by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. Jason Brown did our theme music and Josh Rivera did our artwork. Our email address is podcast@thecriticalbreakdown.com. Send us your thoughts! If you want to follow our social media presence, check us out on twitter @breakdowncast and instagram @thecriticalbreakdown. You can...2018-10-091h 05The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastDark Phoenix Trailer Review & Poll AnnouncementSo the Dark Phoenix trailer came out and boy does it look like a movie! Since we couldn't bring you a full episode, we wanted to give you SOMETHING. You can also check out the video version here. We'll be back to normal next week! Make sure you vote in the current poll here. Synthwave by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. Jason Brown did our theme music and Josh Rivera did our artwork. Our email address is podcast@thecriticalbreakdown.com. Send us your thoughts! If you want to foll...2018-10-0209 minThe Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastThe Iron GiantThis week, Max picked THE IRON GIANT (1999) as his 96% selection! This animated film is beloved by many, but didn't do that well in theaters. This Brad Bird film actually has some ties with another Bird film we watched — Tomorrowland, but we liked this a lot better. Synthwave by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. Jason Brown did our theme music and Josh Rivera did our artwork. Our email address is podcast@thecriticalbreakdown.com. Send us your thoughts! If you want to follow our social media presence, check us out on twitter @breakd...2018-09-2559 minThe Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastTHE IRON GIANT: LIVE EPISODE, Thursday, Sept. 20Join us this week for a special LIVE episode! While we typically do event episodes live, we're changing things up since Hurricane Florence knocked our schedule out of whack! We'll see you all on Thursday, September 20 at 8:15 PM: Facebook YouTube Twitter 2018-09-1801 minThe Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastSNOWPIERCEROur fan vote brings us a film that many love, but not nearly enough people have seen — SNOWPIERCER (2014). Directed by Bong Joon-Ho, this film boasts an international cast and is a unique experience. We also introduce a new segment on the future fate of the podcast. We call it THE NINETY. Synthwave by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. Jason Brown did our theme music and Josh Rivera did our artwork. Our email address is podcast@thecriticalbreakdown.com. Send us your thoughts! If you want to follow our social media...2018-09-111h 18The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastPan's LabyrinthFor our second 95% film, we watched Guillermo del Toro's Pan's Labyrinth (2006). This was Max's selection, and it was an exciting movie to dive into. There's a lot of depth in this one, boys. Synthwave by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. Jason Brown did our theme music and Josh Rivera did our artwork. Our email address is podcast@thecriticalbreakdown.com. Send us your thoughts! If you want to follow our social media presence, check us out on twitter @breakdowncast and instagram @thecriticalbreakdown. You can follow Scott on Instagram and Twitter...2018-09-041h 02The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastCREEDThis week, Scott dropped CREED (2016) on me and I couldn't be happier. We go deep on this one, and while our boxing trivia is terrible, our love for the movie shows. Synthwave by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. Jason Brown did our theme music and Josh Rivera did our artwork. Our email address is podcast@thecriticalbreakdown.com. Send us your thoughts! If you want to follow our social media presence, check us out on twitter @breakdowncast and instagram @thecriticalbreakdown. You can follow Scott on Instagram and Twitter at @breakdown...2018-08-2857 minThe Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastArrivalAs selected by our listeners, we are discussing Arrival (2016). As far as movies about contact with extraterrestrials, this is one of the best ones out there. Great acting, stellar visuals, and a memorable score — and not to mention, its really well written. Synthwave by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. Jason Brown did our theme music and Josh Rivera did our artwork. Our email address is podcast@thecriticalbreakdown.com. Send us your thoughts! If you want to follow our social media presence, check us out on twitter @breakdowncast and instagram @thecriticalbreakdown. Yo...2018-08-211h 15The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastBeauty and the BeastThis week, Scott set us up with a heck of a selection — Beauty and the Beast (1991). This is really our first big animated feature we've reviewed, and it's one of the best ones around. We also take some time to discuss our favorite Disney songs! Oh yeah, we had a technical difficulty that made this week sound weird, so sorry about that. 2018-08-141h 07The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastRaiders of the Lost ArkYou know The Podcast Boys love a good adventure film — and Raiders of the Lost Ark is one of the best. With George Lucas and Steven Spielberg throwing down with Harrison Ford, what else can you expect? Synthwave by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. Jason Brown did our theme music and Josh Rivera did our artwork. Our email address is podcast@thecriticalbreakdown.com. Send us your thoughts! If you want to follow our social media presence, check us out on twitter @breakdowncast and instagram @thecriticalbreakdown. You can follow Scott on...2018-08-071h 02The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastBoogie Nights — Listeners' ChoiceSince you guys voted hard for Boogie Nights, we really sunk our teeth into this one. It's a fun movie to talk about, and we really get into it. We also talk about Godzilla and Mission Impossible. Surprised? Synthwave by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. Jason Brown did our theme music and Josh Rivera did our artwork. Our email address is podcast@thecriticalbreakdown.com. Send us your thoughts! If you want to follow our social media presence, check us out on twitter @breakdowncast and instagram @thecriticalbreakdown. You can follo...2018-07-311h 00The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastYoung FrankensteinReevaluating old comedy films can be illuminating for both classic jokes, as well as how far our humor has changed. Young Frankenstein (1974) is a perfect example of this. Sometimes Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder seem fresh and light hearted, while other jokes are downright bad or regressive. Still, it's an interesting watch. Synthwave by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. Jason Brown did our theme music and Josh Rivera did our artwork. Our email address is podcast@thecriticalbreakdown.com. Send us your thoughts! If you want to follow our social media pre...2018-07-241h 08The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastFargoThis week we're watching Scott's 93% rated pick — Fargo! This film is iconic for toeing the line between amoral crime flick and heartwarming fairytale — like in a fable way, where you learn a lesson at the end. Here's a challenge — can you describe Steve Buscemi's facial features? Give it a shot. Synthwave by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. Jason Brown did our theme music and Josh Rivera did our artwork. Our email address is podcast@thecriticalbreakdown.com. Send us your thoughts! If you want to follow our social media presence, check us out on...2018-07-171h 02The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastJurassic ParkHere it is! The podcast boys take on Jurassic Park (1993) — as voted by you, the listeners! We have a REALLY fun time talking this cinema classic, so plug in those ear buds and let's get podcastin'. Synthwave by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. Jason Brown did our theme music and Josh Rivera did our artwork. Our email address is podcast@thecriticalbreakdown.com. Send us your thoughts! If you want to follow our social media presence, check us out on twitter @breakdowncast and instagram @thecriticalbreakdown. You can follow Scott on Insta...2018-07-101h 16The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastPrelude to Jurassic Park - Jurassic World: Fallen KingdomThis week, Scott and Max take time to review some films they've been watching, which includes all of the Jurassic Park and Jurassic World franchise films, as well as some sports rivalry movies. Synthwave by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. Jason Brown did our theme music and Josh Rivera did our artwork. Our email address is podcast@thecriticalbreakdown.com. Send us your thoughts! If you want to follow our social media presence, check us out on twitter @breakdowncast and instagram @thecriticalbreakdown. You can follow Scott on Instagram and Twitter...2018-07-0353 minThe Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastThe Spectacular Now feat. Myles of The More You Nerd & Cosmic CritFor our second 92% film, we're joined by Myles Griffin of The More You Nerd and Cosmic Crit to talk about A LOT of things, including The Spectacular Now, Coming of Age movies, and why people want us to review bad movies again. Synthwave by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. Jason Brown did our theme music and Josh Rivera did our artwork. As we previously, our new email address is podcast@thecriticalbreakdown.com. Send us your thoughts! If you want to follow our social media presence, check us out on twitter @brea...2018-06-261h 27The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastFACE/OFF — John Woo, John Travolta, and Nicolas CageFor our first 92% film, we're talking about John Woo's 1997 masterpiece FACE/OFF. Starring John Travolta and Nicolas Cage, this movie asks what happens when a hero and villain LITERALLY swap faces. Synthwave by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. Jason Brown did our theme music and Josh Rivera did our artwork. As we previously, our new email address is podcast@thecriticalbreakdown.com. Send us your thoughts! If you want to follow our social media presence, check us out on twitter @breakdowncast and instagram @thecriticalbreakdown. You can follow Scott on Instagr...2018-06-191h 08The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastThere WIll Be Blood | Hereditary | Riverdale | Arrested Development Season 5You guys chose it, so we watched it! We got treated to Paul Thomas Anderson's There Will Be Blood thanks to our fan voters! We have a good time talking about this Daniel Day Lewis powerhouse, which is maybe the most quoted movie whenever someone orders a milkshake. Synthwave by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. Jason Brown did our theme music and Josh Rivera did our artwork. As we previously, our new email address is podcast@thecriticalbreakdown.com. Send us your thoughts! If you want to follow our social media pre...2018-06-1259 minThe Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastThe Witch | Mission Impossible 3, The Book of Henry, and Girls TripThis week we look at Max's choice for a 91% film, The Witch (2015). As a supernatural horror that's also a period piece, this film challenges the audience to delve into a sense of dread that builds up over time. Does it pay off? And why is everyone so obsessed with Black Phillip? Synthwave by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. Jason Brown did our theme music and Josh Rivera did our artwork. As we previously, our new email address is podcast@thecriticalbreakdown.com. Send us your thoughts! If you want to...2018-06-051h 06The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastSOLO: A STAR WARS STORY ReviewVOTE ON OUR LISTENERS' CHOICE POLL HERE. We know we promised you guys The Witch — and that's coming next time — but with the release of Solo: A Star Wars Story, we decided to switch gears and talk about the movie nobody asked for and only half of your friends went to see. Solo: A Star Wars Story had a troubled path to the screen, but also presents a path for the anthology "Story" series to continue with — fan-service remixed from new angles. But it all comes down to these questions — was Solo any good, what will Luca...2018-05-291h 03The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastThe Departed | New Listeners' Choice Poll!Our episode this week is about Martin Scorsese's The Departed (2006) — chosen by Scott as his 91% selection. The Departed is a remake of a Hong Kong film, Infernal Affairs, and is one of Scorsese's most iconic pictures. With a cast that includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Jack Nicholson, Matt Damon, Alec Baldwin, and Mark Wahlberg, it's a star studded event of a movie that keeps you on the edge of your seat. It's also time to open the poll for the 91% Listeners' Choice episode. Vote on that here. This is gonna be a tough poll! You can also vote on Twi...2018-05-221h 02The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastGalaxy Quest — Fan WinnerYou guys voted for it, and here it is! The Critical Breakdown takes on GALAXY QUEST (1999)! Both Scott and Max are big fans of this movie, and watching it this time around gave us a chance to expand on what makes it so great. Galaxy Quest isn't just a Star Trek parody, but a legitimately fun film that celebrates pop culture, fandom, and being your most authentic self. Read our show notes here. Next week, we jump to 91%. You ready?2018-05-151h 04The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastAvengers: Infinity WarEven though this episode is releasing later than normal, we wanted to still get it out this week — We spend some time discussing our spoiler-free thoughts and tear into the juicy details around 16:39. Join us next week for GALAXY QUEST, as selected by you guys! Synthwave by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. Jason Brown did our theme music and Josh Rivera did our artwork. As we previously, our new email address is podcast@thecriticalbreakdown.com. Send us your thoughts! If you want to follow our social media presence, check...2018-05-0852 minThe Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastThe Fighter | Announcing the Winner of 90% Listener PollFor Scott's 90% selection, we watched David O. Russell's The Fighter (2010). While we had a bad experience with Russell's work on here before, we both enjoyed this film that examines the life of boxer Mickey Ward and his drug addicted brother Dicky Ecklund. We also announce who won from our Listener's Choice Poll — Doctor Strange, An American Werewolf in London, Galaxy Quest, or Zombieland! Synthwave by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. Jason Brown did our theme music and Josh Rivera did our artwork. As we previously, our new email address is podcas...2018-04-241h 01The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastSummer Movie Preview 2018 feat. Kara LeonardAs summer approaches, we find ourselves once again streaming endless movie trailers and predicting the outcome. We're joined by show regular Kara for the third time in order to guide you guys through the major releases of summer 2018! Synthwave by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. Jason Brown did our theme music and Josh Rivera did our artwork. As we previously, our new email address is podcast@thecriticalbreakdown.com. Send us your thoughts! If you want to follow our social media presence, check us out on twitter @breakdowncast and instagram @thecriticalbreakdown. 2018-04-171h 36The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastBlade Runner | Ready Player One, Justice League, Isle of Dogs, A Quiet Place, CocoHere we are — the 90 percent zone! We're kicking off our top run here with Max's pick, Blade Runner (1982). We really get into this one, discussing what makes Blade Runner such a good film, but also take time to discuss the flaws at hand. We also take a few moments to look at how this film's sequel, Blade Runner 2049 (2017) holds up in comparison. Synthwave by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. As we previously, our new email address is podcast@thecriticalbreakdown.com. Send us your thoughts! If you want to follow our social...2018-04-101h 12The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastLIVE EPISODE: The Critical Breakdown Reaches 90% on Rotten Tomatoes!In honor of finally reaching the 90th percentile of Rotten Tomatoes, we held a live show on Facebook! On this episode, we discuss what we will be doing that's a bit different than before. Best of all, you're all able to join us! Synthwave by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. As we previously, our new email address is podcast@thecriticalbreakdown.com. Send us your thoughts! If you want to follow our social media presence, check us out on twitter @breakdowncast and instagram @thecriticalbreakdown. You can follow Scott o...2018-04-0355 minThe Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastWhen Harry Met Sally | Power Rangers & Dragon Ball | Dating in the Modern WorldWhen Harry Met Sally is kind of a rom-com standard, capturing the hearts of cinema-goers for years. But does it still hold up? For us, it wasn't the best watch this time around, but it's not a terrible movie. Some of it just seems so outdated and forced, but there are some great moments still. The backstory behind the actual film is way more interesting than the overall story, though. We also spend some time talking anime and the MCU, because why not! Synthwave by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. 2018-03-271h 08The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastANNOUNCEMENT: Live Episode, Tuesday, March 27 at 8pm EST.Just a quick update as we move into the freshest of the fresh. We are doing something different in the 90th percentile, and you as our listeners can be involved! Tune in Tuesday, March 27th at 8pm EST on Facebook for a LIVE episode. We will also try to stream on a few other platforms if possible. 2018-03-2200 minThe Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastCinema Challenge: Baahubali: The Beginning & Baahubali 2: The ConclusionWe're excited to drop this one — it's our Baahubali Mega-Episode! Last week we challenged you to watch the films on Netflix, and maybe you did. If you didn't, you should listen to this until you realize your mistake. Then you can pause and come back later! We do a good old fashioned plot breakdown and discuss our favorite parts — which are almost every single plot beat. Let's just get to it, then! Synthwave by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. As we previously, our new email address is podcast@thecriticalbreakdown.com. Send u...2018-03-201h 38The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastTCB Cinema Challenge — Baahubali: The Beginning & Baahubali 2: The ConclusionSo this is gonna sound weird, but we want you guys to watch two movies with us, and then send us your thoughts! We are pushing back our new episode one week to hear from YOU! That's right, all you have to do is watch Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion on Netflix, and then send us your thoughts at podcast@TheCriticalBreakdown.com. Both films are streaming in multiple languages, including Hindi, Telagu, and Tamil! The Baahubali series is hard to explain, but it is one of the most successful Indian films in India...2018-03-1306 minThe Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastInglourious Basterds | Quentin Tarantino's World War II Revenge Thriller | Can we separate art from artist?Well, we finally did it. The two of us sat down and we watched us a Quentin Tarantino movie — 2009's Inglourious Basterds, specifically. We take time to really tear into this one, what works, and what feels a bit TOO Tarantino. We also ask if it is possible to view Tarantino in the same light after Uma Thurman's story, as well as his apparent dismissal of Harvey Weinstein's heinous ways. We have fun with this episode, taking our time to really get into it. Say what you will about Tarantino, he knows how to make movies you wan...2018-03-061h 18The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastThe Shining feat. Albert DubreuilWell, we've hit a milestone by reaching a Stanley Kubrick film — one that is based on the book of the same name by Stephen King. Yes, we're talking about The Shining (1980) this week. It's pretty obvious the kind of conversations we would have around the plot of this film — almost everyone knows what this movie is about. It's a haunted hotel, right? Or is it cabin fever? Maybe it's about something deeper — like Native American genocide, or the Holocaust. Uhh, it could also be about addiction and being seduced by the devil. Maybe it's just really a misunde...2018-02-271h 18The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastInception — Voted on by you!This week we are talking about Christopher Nolan's Inception (2010), and that's because of listeners like you who took to the internet to vote on our first poll! We had four good choices — Mulan, Heat, and Steve Jobs — but our listeners were dying for us to share a dream with Leonardo DiCaprio. Inception is a great film. It's an original science fiction action thriller that keeps you at the edge of your seat. The story also appeals to your own experiences, because we've all experienced the little details they name and describe about dreaming. It's a brilliant plot tacti...2018-02-201h 00The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastThe 40 Year Old Virgin | The Cloverfield Paradox | DVDs & Blu-ray OpinionsThis week we watched one of Max's favorite movies — The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005). This Judd Apatow comedy blends gross-out sex comedy with a character driven romance with heart. Sure, it may have aged just a bit, but the charm is so strong here that it still packs a powerful punch. It's quotable, it's lovable, and it's definitely worth revisiting from time to time. Just from the cast alone, you can watch this and be amazed at how many of these performers had small cameos and non-speaking lines but went on to become household names. Sure, Paul Rudd ha...2018-02-131h 01The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastDeadpool feat. Taylor Phillips | Marvel Comics | MCU | Ryan Reynolds | X-MenLet's talk about Deadpool. A smash hit, this movie was only a pipe dream for a while. But once it came out, it smashed expectations. Why is that? What gives it the so-called magic that it has? We're joined by Taylor (of Charlie St. Cloud and Dune fame), our resident X-men X-pert to talk through this one. 2018-02-061h 15The Critical Breakdown: A Film Podcast096: Mean Girls | Feat. Julia Vickerman, Sarah Tennant, Kara Leonard, and Jodi HerringIf you ask us what our favorite episodes are, we always bring up the Sex and The City episode we let our friends host for us. With that in mind, we sought out another film for them to critique and let us listen in on — this time it was Mean Girls (2004). We all feel this film doesn't hold up like it used to, although it still has some great one-liners. There may be some nostalgia keeping you in there, but it's not the great picture we once thought it was. It's definitely NOT fetch. 2018-01-301h 19The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastScott Pilgrim vs. The World | Edgar Wright | Bryan Lee O'MalleyOn this episode, we discuss Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (2010) directed by Edgar Wright based on a comic series by Bryan Lee O'Malley. We're both big fans of this movie and it shows! We end up kind of just gushing about our favorite moments, which is fun for everyone — trust us. 2018-01-231h 00The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastThe Big Lebowski | The Coen Brothers | Jeff Bridges, Battlestar Galactica, and The Challenge: VendettaLet's talk about The Big Lebowski (1998) — it's a cult classic, and its easy to see why. This week, we are talking about what works and what doesn't in this off-beat film. We also talk about what we've been watching, which includes Battlestar Galactica, How to Steal a Million, Murder on the Orient Express, and The Challenge: Vendettas. 2018-01-1657 minThe Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastThe Royal Tenenbaums | Wes Anderson | I, Tonya, Moana, Black MirrorWe're back and we're in that feel-good 2018 mood! Join us as we discuss The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), directed by Wes Anderson. Before getting into what makes this movie so great, we spend time catching up on what we've been watching, which includes I, Tonya, Moana, and Black Mirror. What's your favorite Wes Anderson film? Leave us a review and let us know!2018-01-0959 minThe Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastNear Year, New InterludeWith the holiday madness (and one of the hosts moving into a new house), our schedule got thrown a bit. We took a few minutes to have a silly chat. We'll return next episode with THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS. 2018-01-0213 minThe Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastA Christmas InterludeLet's face it — you're gonna be busy on catching up on everything after Christmas day, so let's not hold you back with a long episode. Scott and Max catch up on some holiday questions this week in our CHRISTMAS INTERLUDE. 2017-12-2613 minThe Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastScream | Star Wars: The Last Jedi Spoiler Free Reaction | Wes Craven, Drew Barrymore, Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox, Rose McGowan, Matthew Lillard | Horror Films | SatireLet's talk about Scream — a 1996 horror film that became an instant smash hit. Not only because it's just that, horrifying, but also because it's smart, funny, and a refreshing film that still holds up. We also give at least one spoiler-free reaction to Star Wars: The Last Jedi, but we don't dive deep. 2017-12-191h 09The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastMunich (2005): Steven Spielberg | Eric Bana, Daniel Craig, Ciarán Hinds, Ayelet Zurer | The Munich Massacre carried out by Black September OlympicBased on the true story of the Black September aftermath, Munich (2005) tells the story of five men who were chosen to eliminate the masterminds responsible for that fateful day. Spielberg shot this film on a very fast schedule, and turned it out fast enough to qualify for that year's award season — but the question is, did he make a good movie? We also discuss more Halt & Catch Fire and Bojack Horseman, as well as our excitement over future releases like Star Wars: The Last Jedi and I, Tonya. 2017-12-121h 03The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastBig Fish - Tim Burton, John August | Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Jessica Lange, Helena Bonham Carter, Allison LohmanThis week we are talking about Big Fish (2003), a film directed by Tim Burton and written by John August. It stars Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Jessica Lange, Helena Bonham Carter, Allison Lohman, and Danny Devito. We both love this film, and we get to spend the episode talking about why. It's a fun one!2017-12-0558 minThe Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastThe Prestige | Christopher Nolan | Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, Scarlett Johansson | Batman, Wolverine, Black Widow | MagiciansThis week we're watching one of our mutual favorite Christopher Nolan movies, The Prestige (2006). We also discuss a few of this year's best, including Lady Bird,Get Out, and The Disaster Artist, as well.2017-11-281h 04The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastA Thanksgiving InterludeWe take a break from the Rotten Tomatoes climb to catch up during the crazy holidays — this is a casual, what we've been watching episode.2017-11-2132 minThe Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastCool Runnings | Jamaican Bobsled Team | John Candy & Doug E. Doug | Olympics | 1988 Winter OlympicsThings get exciting as we head to Jamaica to craft our own Bobsledding team! Oh wait, that's just the plot of Cool Runnings (1993). We both enjoyed this film, and saw it as a step up from our previous beloved family film — Space Jam. While not entirely historically accurate, this film captures the fun and spirit of the Jamaican bobsled team, while upping the drama just enough to make it work. We also pitch our ideas for Cool Runnings 2, and boy are they good. 2017-11-1452 minThe Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastTop 5 Alien Invasion Movies | Alien Contact | Extra Terrestrials | UFOs | Movies About AliensThis week we're diving deeper into the alien contact & invasion genre to bring you Scott & Max's Top 5 Alien Invasion/Contact Films. Now, our rules were that we can't just list movies we've watched (Sorry, Mac & Me), and that it has to at least be partially set on Earth as a Human-Focused Story. We bend these rules when we need to, of course. What is your favorite alien contact/invasion movie? Let us know at TheCriticalBreakdownPodcast@gmail.com. 2017-11-071h 07The Critical Breakdown: A Film Podcast084: Signs (2002) | M. Night Shyamalan | Mel Gibson, Joaquin Phoenix, Abigail Breslin | Alien InvasionThis week we're talking about Signs (2002). We both genuinely enjoy this M. Night Shyamalan film, so talking about it is pretty fun. We look at this Spielbergian take on War of the Worlds, before Spielberg even made his own War of the Worlds. Signs stars Mel Gibson, Joaquin Phoenix, Abigail Breslin, and Rory Culkin. 2017-10-3158 minThe Critical Breakdown: A Film Podcast083: Tombstone (1993) — Rated 73% on Rotten Tomatoes | Wyatt Earp & Doc Holiday | Kurt Russell & Val Kilmer | Western FilmThis week we packed our bags and bought a one-way train ticket to the OK Corral! That's right, we're talking about Tombstone (1993). Directed by George P. Cosmatos after Kevin Jarre was fired, Tombstone was at least written by Jarre. Our favorite thing about this movie was probably the stars — at least Kurt Russell and Val Kilmer. Russell is as likable as always, but Kilmer was next level weird and fun in this film. Rounding out the cast is Michael Biehn, Powers Boothe, Dana Delany, Sam Elliott, Stephen Lang, Bill Paxton, Jason Priestley, Michael Rooker, Billy Zane, and Ch...2017-10-241h 06The Critical Breakdown: A Film Podcast082: Batman (1989) — Rated 72% on Rotten Tomatoes | Tim Burton | Michael Keaton | Jack Nicholson | Prince | DC ComicsThis week is a treat — we're talking about Tim Burton's Batman (1989), starring Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, and Kim Basinger. As an iconic superhero film, we take a look at what made it successful, and how it holds up now that we have a new superhero movie every few months. Say what you will — Batman set the mold for generations to come. We end up torn about the inclusion of Prince, but agree that it at least makes the film memorable. 2017-10-171h 16The Critical Breakdown: A Film Podcast081: Mrs. Doubtfire & Blade Runner 2049 | Robin Williams & Chris Columbus | Denis Villeneuve & Ryan Gosling | Harrison Ford | Ridley Scott | Philip K. DickThis week we watched Robin Williams' classic comedy film Mrs. Doubtfire (1993). While the film is is a perfect example of the comedic and emotional range Williams brought to almost every performance, some aspects of the film haven't held up as much. Towards the end of the episode, we transition to a quick lightly spoiler-ish discussion about the fresh release Blade Runner 2049 (2017). We're both pretty excited about this film, so stick around for it if you have seen the film (or don't mind spoilers). What's your favorite Robin Williams film? Let us know at TheCriticalBreakdownPodcast@gmail.com...2017-10-101h 11The Critical Breakdown: A Film Podcast080: Conan the Barbarian (1982)This week we are talking about Conan the Barbarian (1982), a film by John Milius, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Earl Jones, Mako, and Sandahl Bergman. Conan is a kind-of outlier among fantasy films of this era, but it also creates a lot of tropes that follow. We talk about the genre of sword-and-sorcery, as well as a film titled The Sword and The Sorcerer, as well. 2017-10-031h 08The Critical Breakdown: A Film Podcast079: Swiss Army Man & mother!This week we preface our main show with a discussion about the latest film from Darren Aronofsky, mother! Spoilers: We both thought it was dumb, but one of us left the film with a more positive interpretation. After that we get a big whiff of Swiss Army Man. This indie fart dramadey can be divisive depending on the crowd, but we found plenty of joy in our viewing and discussion. 2017-09-261h 03The Critical Breakdown: A Film Podcast078: Point BreakPoint Break (1991) was directed by Kathryn Bigelow, written by W. Peter Iliff and stars Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves, Gary Busey, Lori Petty, John C. McGinley, Anthony Kiedis, and Tom Sizemore. We both recognize Point Break as one of the finest films ever made, so we had a great time talking about it. There's not just one tiny thing that makes it great, either. A lot of little things add up and allow this movie to be more than just a shallow action film. However, it's still a fun ride that keeps you entertained from start t...2017-09-191h 02The Critical Breakdown: A Film Podcast077: LawlessThis week we are talking about Lawless (2012), directed by John Hillcoat with a screenplay by Nick Cave — yes, that Nick Cave. The film stars Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy, Jason Clarke, Guy Pearce, Jessica Chastain, Mia Wasikowska, Dane DeHaan, and Gary Oldman. We enjoyed this movie, even though it's simply good enough, and not great. There are some enjoyable moments, and we wander through them. 2017-09-121h 00The Critical Breakdown: A Film Podcast076: The RockWe know we promised you guys The Last Samurai, but due to every single reaction of our most trusted friends, we decided to roll with something universally agreed to be amazing — THE ROCK! Not Dwayne Johnson, though. We went with the famous film of the one, the only, THE Michael Bay. We end the episode by discussing both Scott & Max's Top 5 Guilty Pleasures!2017-09-051h 25The Critical Breakdown: A Film Podcast075: Watchmen feat. Eric RiveraThis week, we visited the 2009 film adaptation of one of Max's favorite comics — Watchmen. Watchmen was directed by Zack Snyder, written by David Hayter, Alex Tse, and based on Watchmen, a graphic novel by Dave Gibbons and Alan Moore. Watchmen stars Malin Åkerman, Billy Crudup, Matthew Goode, Carla Gugino, Jackie Earle Haley, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Patrick Wilson. This graphic novel is famous for changing how we examine superheroes culturally, and we aim to see if the film captures that. Let us know your Watchmen thoughts at TheCriticalBreakdownPodcast@gmail.com. 2017-08-291h 24The Critical Breakdown: A Film Podcast074: ZoolanderThis week, we watched Zoolander (2001), directed by Ben Stiller and written by Drake Sather, Ben Stiller, and John Hamburg. Zoolander stars Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Will Ferrell, Christine Taylor, Milla Jovovich, Jerry Stiller, Jon Voight. Share your Zoolander thoughts with us at TheCriticalBreakdownPodcast@gmail.com. Be sure to leave us a rating & review on iTunes or any podcatching service — we read the 5 star entries on the show!2017-08-221h 15The Critical Breakdown: A Film Podcast073: Starship TroopersThis week we're talking about Starship Troopers (1997), rated 63% on Rotten Tomatoes. Directed by Paul Verhoeven and written by Edward Neumeier, Starship Troopers stars Casper Van Dien, Dina Meyer, Denise Richards, Jake Busey, Neil Patrick Harris, Patrick Muldoon, and Michael Ironside. Unfortunately, we had some audio issues this episode so our mic quality isn't as high as normal. However, our content is so good, you'll quickly forget!2017-08-151h 18The Critical Breakdown: A Film Podcast072: ContactOn this week's episode, we talk about Contact (1997), rated 62% on Rotten Tomatoes. Contact was directed by Robert Zemeckis and based off a story by Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan. The film stars Jodie Foster, Matthew McConaughey, James Woods, John Hurt, Tom Skerritt, and Angela Bassett. We both found ourselves enjoying this film, even though it has its faults. Are you a contact fan? Email us at TheCriticalBreakdownPodcast@gmail.com and let us know!2017-08-081h 40The Critical Breakdown: A Film Podcast071: Pretty WomanThis week Max is joined by his wife Jodi (Scott was unavailable) to discuss Pretty Woman (1990), rated 61% on Rotten Tomatoes. Together they examine the highs and lows of the film, the lens it casts on sex work and workers, and the validity of the film in the realm of romantic comedies. Hey, while you're reading this — give us a rating & review on iTunes, Google Play, or any other podcatching service! Send us questions or feedback at TheCriticalBreakdownPodcast@gmail.com. 2017-08-011h 06The Critical Breakdown: A Film Podcast070: Rush HourThis week, we're talking about a film we both love — Rush Hour (1998), directed by Brett Ratner, written by Jim Kouf and Ross LaManna, and starring Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Tom Wilkinson, Chris Penn, and Elizabeth Peña. Rush Hour is a great odd-couple, buddy comedy that still stands the test of time. Let us know your thoughts on this comedy-action classic at TheCriticalBreakdownPodcast@gmail.com. 2017-07-251h 00The Critical Breakdown: A Film Podcast069: A Rotten RetrospectiveIn celebration of finishing our last rotten film last week (59%), we held a Facebook Live event where we answered questions about the journey so far. Questions range from "What was the worst on screen pair?" to "What movie would you recommend?" Finally, we establish our first official Mister and Miss Breakdown! Excited for fresh movies? Let us know at TheCriticalBreakdownPodcast@gmail.com. 2017-07-181h 15The Critical Breakdown: A Film Podcast068: Friday the 13th feat. Kara LeonardWhat happens when a group of camp counselors are stalked and murdered by an unknown assailant while trying to reopen a summer camp which, years before, was the site of a child's drowning? Well, Friday the 13th (1980) happens. In this episode, we talk about Friday the 13th, Kevin Bacon, the Voorhees family, slasher films, and when horror goes meta. Got questions for The Critical Breakdown? Email us at TheCriticalBreakdownPodcast@gmail.com and ask away!2017-07-111h 01The Critical Breakdown: A Film Podcast067: A Knight's TaleThis week we're talking about A Knight's Tale (2001), written and directed by Brian Heleland, and starring Heath Ledger, Mark Addy, Rufus Sewell, Paul Bettany, Alan Tudyk, James Purefoy, Shannyn Sossamon, and Laura Fraser. While it's not a great film, A Knight's Tale is definitely fun, and provides you with a harmless enough viewing experience. With the subversive approach to music and sporting events presented, we would have liked something a bit more as far as social commentary, but at least we got a killer Paul Bettany performance here. If you want to talk a...2017-07-041h 07The Critical Breakdown: A Film Podcast066: Dune feat. Taylor PhillipsThis week, we're joined by Taylor Phillips to discuss Dune (1984) Written and directed by David Lynch, Dune stars Francesca Annis, Brad Dourif, Kyle MacLachlan, Virginia Madsen, Patrick Stewart, Sting, Dean Stockwell, Max von Sydow, Alicia Roanne Witt, and Sean Young — as well as about a hundred other people. What are your thoughts on David Lynch's Dune? Let us know at TheCriticalBreakdownPodcast@gmail.com. 2017-06-271h 21The Critical Breakdown: A Film PodcastMan of Steel ft. Joshua RiveraWe're joined by Joshua Rivera this week to discuss Man of Steel (2013), rated 55% on Rotten Tomatoes. On this episode, we discuss: The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt The Handmaid's Tale Arrested Development Wonder Woman Episode Breakdown: Man of Steel (2013) was directed by Zack Snyder and written by David S. Goyer. It stars Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Antje Traue, Ayelet Zurer, Christopher Meloni, and Russell Crowe We could have also watched Top Gun, Step Brothers, The Bourne Legacy, The Company You Keep, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps Questions We As...2017-06-131h 21The Critical Breakdown: A Film Podcast060: Tron: LegacyOn this episode, we discuss: Tron Legacy, rated 51% on Rotten Tomatoes. We honestly didn’t realize this was a straight sequel, we thought it was a reboot. We were gonna watch John Carter, as well, but I was too busy to devote time to it. I’ve been watching Party of Five still. I’m nearing the end of Season 3. Scott finally watched National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets. We enjoyed Tron: Legacy to different degrees, and had a good time talking about it. Want to contact us? Email us at TheCriticalBreakdownPodcast@Gmail.com! 2017-05-161h 07The Critical Breakdown: A Film Podcast057: Sex and the City ft. Julia Vickerman, Sarah Tennant, Kara Leonard, and JodiThis week, we handed the keys to the pod over to a few of our friends — Julia Vickerman, Sarah Tennant, Kara Leonard, and Jodi — in order to bring you an in-depth look at Sex and the City (2008). While Scott and Max could have easily watched and reviewed, we wanted to really bridge the gap between the show, the film, and the context of this series. No matter what you think about this film, we guarantee you it's better than Mr. Deeds. 2017-04-251h 22The Critical Breakdown: A Film Podcast047: Kingdom of HeavenKingdom of Heaven (2005) is a film that attempts to speak on current and past religious and sociopolitical conflicts while dazzling you with beautiful scenery, deep, nuanced plot, and some bloody battles. While it doesn't succeed in all of these goals, it gave us the opportunity to have some interesting subject matter — taking our normal 39% movie and instead viewing the much more critically acclaimed Director's Cut. Directed by Ridley Scott and starring Orlando Bloom, Eva Green, Jeremy Irons, Liam Neeson, Brendan Gleeson, David Thewlis, Alexander Siddig, and Edward Norton (as well as countless other actors), Kingdom of Heaven: Direc...2017-02-141h 03The Critical Breakdown: A Film Podcast044: Gone Baby Gone & Pacific RimIt's time for another break from the countdown — this week, we're talking Gone Baby Gone (2006) and Pacific Rim (2013). While both movies are vastly different, they had something in common: Max had never seen Gone Baby Gone and Scott had never seen Pacific Rim. So we took up this challenge, and we take time to discuss what makes the films so fun. This was a nice change of pace, and we'll definitely revisit this format in the future! While we both liked each film, we take time to discuss why they're enjoyable, as well as their shortcomings. What do y...2017-01-241h 03The Critical Breakdown: A Film Podcast042: Space Jam feat. Joshua RiveraSpace Jam is one of those films that maintains a bit of respect in the millennial community — I mean, it combines Bugs Bunny with Michael Jordan, and features great cameos by Bill Murray, Wayne Knight, and a handful of other NBA athletes. But is the film itself good? It's fun. Qualifying it as good or bad is kind of tough — it is an act of commercial brilliance, though. As far as plot and pacing, Space Jam flies through into the core conflict. Aliens from Moron Mountain (a poorly performing amusement park planet) are going to take the Loone...2017-01-101h 23The Critical Breakdown: A Film Podcast031: Spooky Scary Halloween Special feat. Kara LeonardThis week, the podcast boys take a break from their countdown and are joined by a returning favorite, Kara Leonard, to talk scary movies. We discuss what works for horror films, what falls flat, and some of our personal favorites. We even made Scott watch It Follows (2014) — spoiler warning: he enjoyed it! While horror can be a tough genre, we found the film to present both great homages, and a fun cerebral take on terror. We'll return to our regular format next week with Jupiter Ascending (2015).2016-10-251h 09The Critical Breakdown: A Film Podcast021: Suicide SquadScott and Max take on Suicide Squad (2016) this week, as a special (and out of order) episode. We go into some of the background of the film, what worked, and specifically what didn't work. Suicide Squad was directed by David Ayer, and stars Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Jay Hernandez, Viola Davis, and Jared Leto. Disclaimer: At one point, Scott says he didn't care for the new Rogue One trailer – this was most likely a comedic statement said for laughs. If you'd like to contact us, send us email at Th...2016-08-161h 14The Critical Breakdown: A Film Podcast019: Hansel & Gretel: Witch HuntersWhat happened to Hansel and Gretel after their encounter with the child-eating witch? That's what Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013) aims to explain. Directed by Tommy Wirkola, H&G:WH stars Jeremy Renner, Gemma Arterton, and Famke Janssen--and a troll named Edward. This fantasy horror wasn't for everyone, and didn't make a lot of money domestically. Yet across the world, this film racked up the dough. We ended up divided on this film, with one of us finding it to be a schlocky, yet fun-filled romp... while the other found it just schlocky. It's definitely not f...2016-08-021h 08The Critical Breakdown: A Film Podcast016: Our TV SpecialThis week we take a break from our countdown and shift our focus to the small screen. With Game of Thrones, Silicon Valley, and many other shows recently wrapping up their seasons, Max and Scott plan their own TV programming for your to tune your DVR to this summer. Will you be watching ScootzTV or TV to the Max? Maybe you tune in to both. Listen in as programming executives Scott and Max hash out their channels. We round the episode out with some viewer mail, this time about movie songs. Ma...2016-07-121h 11The Critical Breakdown: A Film Podcast015: The Mortal Instruments: City of BonesThe Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013) is based off a book of the same name by Cassandra Clare. At least we're told so, but we're not sure if this film even has a plot. Starring Lily Collins, Jamie Campbell Bower, Lena Headey, and Jonathan Rhys Meyers, this young adult modern fantasy takes our main character Clary Fray (Collins) through the Shadow World—an alternate New York City where angels and demons are fighting a never ending battle. Scott and Max struggle with the plot at times, but decide ultimately that the sourc...2016-07-0559 minThe Critical Breakdown: A Film Podcast014: Joe Dirt (2001)This week, we're talking Joe Dirt (2001), starring David Spade, Brittany Daniel, and Christopher Walken. Joe Dirt is the story of a man trying to find his family. At least, we are told this in the film, but the movie operates as more of a series of vignettes. These tie back to Joe's idea of family, but the story hook is barely there. Admittedly, we both didn't hate the film. Hell, Scott likes this film. Joe Dirt also stars Dennis Miller, Adam Beach, Kid Rock, and Jaime Pressly. We examine which jokes...2016-06-281h 05The Critical Breakdown: A Film Podcast004: Summer Movie Preview (feat. Kara Leonard)Wait a second, we're not reviewing a bad movie this week... how strange! Instead, we're watching a handful of trailers for the 2016 summer movies and giving you our predictions. We're joined by our friend Kara Leonard (Ayrsley Grand Cinemas) to give us insight from "the bottom rung of the Hollywood ladder." We're predicting tomatometer ratings, opening weekend, and domestic gross for Captain America: Civil War, X-Men: Apocalypse, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out Of the Shadows, Warcraft, Independence Day: Resurgence, Legend of Tarzan, Ghostbusters, Star Trek Beyond, Jason Bourne, Suicide Squad, Sausage Party. Ag...2016-04-191h 33The Critical Breakdown: A Film Podcast003: GetawayWe’ve reached a milestone—2%! Thankfully, Getaway lacked Dana Carvey, racism, and turtle impressions. But it was also missing snappy dialogue, thrilling car chases, and characters we cared about. I guess you can’t win them all, can you? Was Getaway a movie about Selena Gomez and Ethan Hawke speeding through Sofia Vergara? Getaway (2013) was directed by Courtney Solomon, and written by Gregg Maxwell Parker and Sean Finegan. Were you guys as shocked as Scott was over Jon Voight’s role? Hit us up on twitter and let us know! Wa...2016-04-1243 minThe Critical Breakdown: A Film Podcast002: The Master of DisguiseWelcome back! We’re glad you stuck around. This was a tough week for all of us at the Critical Breakdown, seeing that we had to suffer through The Master of Disguise. If you’ve seen it, you’ll know what we’re talking about. If you hate yourself and want to waste 70ish minutes of your life, give it a watch. The Master of Disguise (2002) is rated 1% on Rotten Tomatoes. It was directed by Perry Andelin Blake. Screenplay by SNL alumni Dana Carvey. Be sure to check us out at thecritica...2016-04-0443 minThe Critical Breakdown: A Film Podcast001: Mac and MeWelcome to the first episode of The Critical Breakdown! This week, we kick things off with Mac and Me, a classic family sci-fi alien romp. Mac and Me (1988) is rated 0% on Rotten Tomatoes. It was directed by Stewart Raffill. Screenplay by Stewart Raffill and Steve Feke. Be sure to check us out at thecriticalbreakdown.com and @breakdowncast. While Scott and Max are not professional film critics themselves, they're both fans of cinema and comedy. So they decided to make a podcast. Thanks for checking it out. Were the movi...2016-04-0453 min