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Jun 18, 2020 • 1h 10min

Whiplash feat. Kirk Hamilton - Does abuse make you stronger?

The 'Critics are joined by special guest Kirk Hamilton from Strong Songs and Triple Click to talk about Damien Chazelle's jazz drama, Whiplash (2014).
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Jun 11, 2020 • 1h 12min

Audience Q&A Episode - What Movies Make You Cry?

In this episode the 'Critics answer listener questions about crying in movies, home theater setups, and who's most likely to win a fight against the bear from The Revenant. Big thanks to everyone who wrote in!!
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Jun 3, 2020 • 60min

The Shawshank Redemption - Why is this EVERYBODY's favorite movie??

Morgan Freeman narrating? Check. Satisfying twist? Check. The Shawshank Redemption is one of the highest rated films ever, but is it too safe?
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May 29, 2020 • 1h 5min

Iron Man - Was the First MCU Movie Good?

The Infinity Saga is over, phase 4 is trying to happen, but COVID is keeping Black Widow from the big screen. What better time to look back at Iron Man, the movie that kicked off the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe!
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May 22, 2020 • 1h 11min

The Fountain - Bad or Brilliant?

You probably think The Fountain is either Darren Aronofsky's best film or his worst film, and in either case you're right. Unless you're David. David's wrong.
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May 15, 2020 • 1h 4min

Grand Budapest Hotel - Is this "Peak Wes Anderson"?

It may not have the headwear of The Life Aquatic, it may not have the jumpsuits of The Royal Tenenbaums, but what The Grand Budapest Hotel lacks in garments it makes up for in spades with penciled on mustaches.
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May 8, 2020 • 1h 3min

Pulp Fiction - Can HE say the N word??

The 'Critics review their first Quentin Tarantino movie. Which of his movies we should do next: Kill Bill or Ingourious Basterds? Let us know on Twitter: @carpoolcritics or email us at carpoolcriticspodcast@gmail.com
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Apr 30, 2020 • 1h 2min

Baby Driver - Technically Good, Actually Bad

The 'Critics discuss Edgar Wright's stylish chase movie Baby Driver (2017) starring Ansel Elgort and an uninspired Kevin Spacey.
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Apr 23, 2020 • 55min

The Breakfast Club - Who is this movie for??

The Critics discuss the John Hughs classic The Breakfast Club and debate whether 80's tropes are still relevant- especially in the post #metoo era. Also Riley doesn't make any sense today.
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Apr 15, 2020 • 1h 10min

Blade Runner 2049 - Best Sequel Ever?

An unnecessary sequel that doesn't suck? It exists, people, and it's called Blade Runner 2049, starring Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford. And now the director, Denis Villeneuve is working on Dune. Here's hoping it's as good as this masterpiece of cinema!

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