KING KONG (1933) & GODZILLA (1954)
On a new episode of the podcast, we witness a clash of the titans, as The Unenthusiastic Critic meets two timeless movie stars for the very first time.
THE RULES OF THE GAME (1939)
As my Independent Study in World Cinema continues, I dive deep into Jean Renoir's tragicomic critique of French society on the eve of the Second World War.
WHEN WINTER WAS COMING: A LOOK-BACK AT THE PILOT EPISODE OF GAME OF THRONES
On the 10th anniversary of Game of Thrones, we look back at the episode that started it all, and see how the thematic template for the series was there from the start.
WEEK 10: PANDEMIC WALLFLOWER
In a belated new edition of the blog/newsletter, I share some thoughts on hitting the pandemic wall, as well as quick takes on It's a Sin, Allen v. Farrow, For All Mankind, Minari, Nomadland, and other stuff.
DEADWOOD 1×11:
"JEWEL'S BOOT IS MADE FOR WALKING"
The penultimate episode of Deadwood's first season examines selfishness, sacrifice, and the ongoing problem of shitheels.
OTHER RECENT POSTS
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DOG DAY AFTERNOON (1975)
Will The Unenthusiastic Critic appreciate Sidney Lumet's 1975 masterpiece? You can pretty much take that to the bank.
June 8, 2018
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ON GOLDEN POND (1981)
"It's like a Hallmark card with loons on it." The Unenthusiastic Critic is heading into summer with Katherine Hepburn and Henry Fonda.
May 31, 2018
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RETURN OF THE JEDI (1983)
Fear leads to anger, and anger leads to hate, as The Unenthusiastic Critic searches her feelings about 1983's Return of the Jedi and the Star Wars films in general.
May 24, 2018
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DAWN OF THE DEAD (1978 & 2004)
It's a creature double-feature this week, as we devour George Romero's 1978 zombie classic and Zack Snyder's 2004 remake.
May 18, 2018
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MAMMA MIA! (2008)
In a winner-takes-it-all Mother's Day episode, Michael is taking a chance on Mamma Mia!, and Nakea couldn't escape if she wanted to.
May 10, 2018
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BETTER OFF DEAD (1985)
This week we're watching Savage Steve Holland's cult teen comedy, and The Unenthusiastic Critic wants her two dollars.
May 3, 2018
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AMADEUS (1984)
Rock us, Amadeus! On this week's podcast, we're composing ourselves for Milos Forman's Oscar-winning tale of music, madness, and murder.
April 26, 2018
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2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY (1968)
The Unenthusiastic Critic is opening the podcast doors for Kubrick's sci-fi masterpiece, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this month.
April 19, 2018
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ROCKY (1976) & ROCKY IV (1985)
The Unenthusiastic Critic is like Ivan Drago: whatever she hits, she destroys. This week, she's lacing up her gloves for a marquee matchup: 1976's Rocky and 1985's Rocky IV.
April 12, 2018
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MONTY PYTHON'S LIFE OF BRIAN (1979)
This Easter, we put The Unenthusiastic Critic in the comfy chair, and had her look at the bright side of life.
April 5, 2018
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SAVING PRIVATE RYAN (1998)
This week, we're hitting the beach for Steven Spielberg's homage to the Greatest Generation.
March 29, 2018
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HOOSIERS (1986) & ABOVE THE RIM (1994)
In a March Madness tournament for the ages, Michael and Nakea watch two of the greatest basketball movies of all time.
March 22, 2018
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GOLDFINGER (1964)
It seems The Unenthusiastic Critic may be the only woman alive that 007 can't seduce.
March 15, 2018
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AVATAR (2009)
This week Nakea is opening Pandora's box, and sitting down for her first viewing of James Cameron's $3 billion blockbuster. Also: Oscars talk!
March 7, 2018
MOVIE LISTS & ROUNDUPS
2018 OSCAR PICKS AND PREDICTIONS
My choices for who will win, who should win, and who must not be allowed to win at the 90th Annual Academy Awards.
March 3, 2018
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THE GODFATHER (1972)
We're going to the mattresses—and hitting the vino—for Nakea's first viewing of Francis Ford Coppola's Oscar-winning classic.
March 2, 2018
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BLACK PANTHER (2018) & SHAFT (1971)
This week Nakea is picking the movies, as we discuss two cats who won't cop out when there's danger all about.
February 22, 2018
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PRIDE & PREJUDICE (2005)
It's Valentine's Day, and what woman could possibly resist Jane Austen's immortal romance? Well, maybe The Unenthusiastic Critic…
February 15, 2018
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SOME LIKE IT HOT (1959) & TOOTSIE (1982)
In a gender-bending double-feature, Michael is dragging Nakea to two classic cross-dressing comedies.
February 8, 2018
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TOP GUN (1986)
This week we're flying into the danger zone, and The Unenthusiastic Critic is setting her sights on Tony Scott's ode to American testosterone.
February 1, 2018
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THE MALTESE FALCON (1941)
The Unenthusiastic Critic goes in search of the stuff that dreams are made of, with her first viewing of John Huston's seminal film noir.
January 25, 2018
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DEAD POETS SOCIETY (1989)
On this week's podcast, Nakea is sucking all the marrow—and most of the fun—out of Peter Weir's Oscar-winning classic.
January 18, 2018
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MY FAIR LADY (1964)
By George, I don't think she gets it. The Unenthusiastic Critic, an avowed musical-hater, sits down for her first viewing of eight-time Oscar winner My Fair Lady.
January 10, 2018
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BACK TO THE FUTURE (1985)
Where we're going, we don't need roads. It's The Unenthusiastic Critic, now in podcast form! Listen to our pilot episode, as Nakea and I sit down for her first viewing of Back to the Future.
January 4, 2018