
Tom O'Brien
Film critic and podcast contributor who covers international festivals and cinema, and participates in panel-style awards discussions on the show.
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Oct 5, 2024 • 1h 49min
"Joker: Folie à Deux"
Lauren LaMagna, a comic book fan and podcast contributor, joins insightful film commentators Josh Parham and Tom O'Brien. They dive deep into "Joker: Folie à Deux," exploring its dark musical elements and mixed audience reactions. The trio debates its portrayal of isolation, mental health, and the disconnect between narrative ambition and execution. They also analyze Joaquin Phoenix's performance and the film's musical score, highlighting missed opportunities for emotional impact while pondering its potential awards season fate.

Jan 11, 2026 • 2h 38min
Episode 474 - Golden Globe Winner Predictions, CCA Winners, Actor/PGA/DGA Nominations, BAFTA Longlists & "The Death Of Robin Hood" Trailer
This week features guests Cody Derricks, a film journalist known for his awards analysis; Megan Lachinski, a film critic offering insights on industry trends; Tom O'Brien, a critic covering international cinema; and Katie Johnson, a film writer sharing her awards perspectives. They dive into predictions for the Golden Globes and analyze Critics' Choice winners. The panel also reacts to nominations from guilds and the BAFTA longlists, while discussing standout trailers like "The Death Of Robin Hood" and sharing their thoughts on upcoming film releases.


