We're going on hiatus! With the new SAG-AFTRA podcasting guidelines, Secondhand Film Critics will be on a break until strike negotiations are resolved. While we’re not a part of SAG-AFTRA ourselves, we stand in solidarity with the members who are striking right now. We wouldn’t have the movies we love and talk about on this podcast without the peop…

Hi Barbie! The time has finally come for us to reveal the double feature of the decade, comprised of Greta Gerwig's Barbie and Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer. With so much build up, did these film's live up to the immense hype, or were they not Kenough to win us over? Our question of the week: "What is your favorite Christopher Nolan movie?" Email…

Tom Cruise saves the movies and Ethan Hunt saves the world! We're joined by Mission: Impossible expert, Danny Gaylord from Film is Lit podcast, to talk about the newest installment in the Mission franchise. Listen as we discuss the incredible stunts, how this ranks compared to the rest of the films, and what makes this action/drama actually so funn…

Get your cargo shorts ready, because it's time for another episode in our Summer of Twilight! This episode we discuss the 2010 film Eclipse and try to determine why the Twilight craze has had so much longevity. Other discussions include Jacob's wardrobe choices, why we are (reluctantly) Team Edward, and if Ice Spice has seen the Twilight films!Our …

This week on the podcast we are joined by returning guest Peter Kochanek to share his personalized triple feature of Nine to Five, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and Free Guy! Join us as we journey through this unlikely pairing of films, discovering connections on the way in things like their inclusion of IP, their criticism (or uplifting) of capitalist …

This week we dive headfirst into Asteroid City. In our most pretentious episode yet, we talk about how this film is a true extension of Wes Anderson's filmography, the meta points in the script, and how Wes' writing has transformed over the years. So join us on the train to Asteroid City as we rave about our favorite director's newest masterpiece. …

This week we get into our ELEMENT by discussing Pixar’s latest theatrical offering: Elemental. Does the movie hold water, or does it fizzle out? Listen for the answer to this question, as well as discussions about steam babies and Pixar’s first ever non-binary character! Our question of the week: "What is your favorite Pixar short?” Have thoughts a…

Hello biceps! This week we're back with our Summer of Twilight where we're talking about the famed second film in the series Twilight: New Moon! We discuss the behind the scenes of the hit sequel to Twilight, our feelings on Jacob's new role in the series, and share some of our favorite iconic lines from the film. Our question of the week: "What wa…

This week we websling our way through multiple dimensions to discuss the long anticipated sequel to 2018’s Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse. Does the movie live up to the hype? Is the animation somehow even better than the original? Will Noah ever marry Hailey Stienfeld?? Answers to two of those questions, and more, are revealed right here! Our qu…

This week we're traveling under the sea to talk about Disney's newest addition to their live action cinematic universe, The Little Mermaid. Listen as Noah and Kayla talk about what makes Disney live action movies feel like just a cash grab for the studio, why the underwater scenes were so disappointing, and whether or not the additional Lin-Manuel …

This week we sink our teeth into the Twilight series by tackling the one that started it all! We discuss the movie’s history, our feelings upon watching it for the first time, and cast a totally real 2023 reboot. Keep an eye on the feed throughout the summer for this series’ other four episodes releasing monthly! Our question of the week: "What fan…

We're digging into the discourse! On this episode of Secondhand Film Critics, Kayla and Noah revisit the LGBTQ+ indie classic, Call Me By Your Name. Listen as they share their thoughts on the book to film adaptation, who really should have played the role of Oliver, and why the aesthetic is truly unmatched. Our question of the week: "What movie are…

Come and get your…new Secondhand Film Critics episode! This week we discuss the MCU’s latest installment and the final film of James Gunn’s acclaimed trilogy: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Listen as we unpack what made this movie feel more fresh & exciting than other recent Marvel films, diving into the production design, performances, music, dir…

This week on Secondhand Film Critics we look back on the first four months of the year and share some of the things we've been watching! Listen as Noah shares his thoughts on some 2023 horror/thriller releases like Scream VI, Knock at the Cabin, Infinity Pool, and Beau is Afraid, Kayla revisits some of their favorite childhood classics, and why Kie…

This week on the show we are joined by Hannah Smith to share her own curated Triple Feature! Listen as we discuss Freaky Friday (2003), Inside Out, and The Big Sick, both as individual films and as compliments to each other. As we go we learn a lot about each other, such as why one of these movies gives us PTSD and when the worst (best?) time to wa…

This week on Secondhand Film Critics, we head down to Florida to discuss one of A24s first films: Spring Breakers. How did we feel about this famously conflicting movie, one that somehow features both Skrillex needledrops and gangsters performing questionable acts on guns. We get into all that and more on this episode of SPRRINNNGG BREAAAKKKK! Our …

This week on Secondhand Film Critics we enter Mushroom Kingdom and join the Super Mario Bros on an adventure! Our friend Elijah Boisvert, the Nintenerd himself joins us to talk about the Nintendo easter eggs in the movie, Jack Black's performance of a lifetime, and whether or not Chris Pratt actually pulled off the iconic Mario voice. Our question …

This week on Secondhand Film Critics we look through our seeing stone to rediscover the world of Spiderwick in this latest entry into our series Childhood Classics. We discuss why we think this movie actually holds up, the recent return of family fantasy, and why more kids movies should be less epic. Come join us on this- BIRRRRDDDD! Our question o…

In this episode of Secondhand Film Critics, your hosts talk about the final (?) installment of the John Wick series featuring Keanu Reeves. Yeah. Listen as they share their thoughts on the fight sequences, what the future of the franchise might look like, and who the star of the movie truly is. Our question of the week: "What is your favorite actio…

We're 33% into the decade so it's time to share our favorite movies of the 2020s so far. Listen as your hosts chat about some of their favorite theater experiences of the decade, what films truly saved the movies (according to Tom Cruise and ourselves), and who they think should play Robin in The Batman sequels. Our question of the week: "What is y…

Another Oscars show has come and gone, full to the brim of awkward jokes, questionable wins, and a few awesome moments! Listen as we recap what we thought of the show and what we might have changed if we were in charge. We also make some predictions for NEXT year’s Oscars, which will definitely all come true! Our question of the week: "Give us your…

It's that time of year again! We're giving you our thoughts on all the nominations for the 2023 Oscars Ceremony! Listen for thoughts on who would win a "best daddy" category, what movie Noah thinks is going to sweep, and why Kayla reasons that the Oscars needs to be pushed back to February again. Our question of the week: "What is this year’s bigge…

This week on Secondhand Film Critics we announced the nominees and winners of our fourth annual Secondhand Film Awards! Listen to hear us do some Oscar-worthy Paul Dano impressions, find out what animal friend won our hearts this year, and what movie was truly the best picture of 2022! Our question of the week: "What category would you add to the O…

This week on Secondhand Film Critics we talk about the first movie in Phase Five of the Marvel Cinematic Universe... Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania! Listen as Kayla and Noah rave about Jonathan Majors' performance, share what they'd like to see in the multiverse (spoiler: it's probably not appropriate), and why Ant-Man may actually not be *as* b…

This week on Secondhand Film Critics we talk about the Magic Mike franchise, including Magic Mike (2012), Magic Mike XXL (2015), and Magic Mike's Last Dance (2023). Listen as they find out their own stripper names, chat about why it's so perplexing that people rate the second movie so high when it's actually bad, and how studios under market movies…

This week on Secondhand Film Critics we talk about the time loop classic Groundhog Day for it's 30th anniversary! Listen as your hosts share their favorite time loop scenarios in the film, why Kayla has issues with the ethicality restraints of said time loop, and why Noah thinks this is a 5-star movie. Our question of the week: "What would you do i…

This week on Secondhand Film Critics we continue our annual tradition of recapping the last year in film, discussing some movies we liked, some we didn’t, and revealing our official Top 10 Ranking. After the break, we dive into our lists of the 2023 movies we are most looking forward to and reveal our podcast plans for the coming year. Listen to he…

It's time for another Cinema Swap! On this episode, Noah and Kayla talk about the 1999 cult classic But I'm a Cheerleader and the 1968 comedy film The Odd Couple. Listen as they share their thoughts on what makes a satirical film successful in its messaging, who should star in a remake of The Odd Couple, and what modern movie they personally think …

In this edition to the Pulitzer Prize award-winning series Childhood Classics, your hosts journey to Neverland to dissect Steven Spielberg’s much maligned film: Hook. Is the movie really as bad as people say, or is it the “classic” we remember it to be? Listen as we find out, all while braving the waters of strange plot holes, questionable romances…

In our first episode of the new year, Kayla and Noah are joined by Jamie and Bhavna from the Bloody Broads podcast to chat about the new Blumhouse horror film, M3GAN. Listen as they share their thoughts on the PG-13 rating, the commentary on the dangers of AI and the tech industry, and why kids should not be playing with collectibles. Our question …

After 13 long years, James Cameron is finally back with his water-obsessed follow up to 2009’s “Avatar.” Listen as we DIVE into this film to talk about our anticipations, the theater experience, likes, dislikes, and everything in between! The 2016 films’ “The Great Wall” and “Warcraft” also somehow get a mention.Have thoughts about this topic? Emai…

You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch! In this holiday-themed episode, Noah and Kayla share their thoughts on some of the new 2022 holiday releases! From HBO Max Originals like 'A Christmas Mystery' and 'A Christmas Story Christmas' to Netflix Originals 'Falling for Christmas' and 'Scrooge: A Christmas Carol' and even on to Disney+ series 'The Santa Clause…

Ho ho ho! It's that time of year again... where we create our very own Hallmark Christmas film. Listen as Kayla shares what 2022 Hallmark movies to avoid this year, which ones you should make a priority, and why Hallmark is actually getting better at making movies. Then, Kayla and Noah create their annual Hallmark Christmas movie. This year, they w…

In this episode of Secondhand Film Critics, we are joined by Caroline Roberts to talk about some of the new 2022 releases we've watched in October and November. Listen as Kayla shares some of her favorite animated movies she's watched including Wendell & Wild and My Father's Dragon, Noah and Caroline chat about Timothee Chalamet's newest work, Bone…

In this episode of Secondhand Film Critics, we embrace the in-between by talking about our favorite “Almost-Christmas” movies! Joe Miller returns to the pod to discuss what separates an “Almost Christmas movie” from a normal Christmas movie, and what the requirements are for both those categories. Sidebars include the work of Charles Dickens, when …

In this episode of Secondhand Film Critics, Kayla and Noah talk about the highly anticipated Black Panther sequel, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Listen as they share their thoughts on the Black Panther mantle being passed on, what this movie means for the future of the MCU, and whether or not they're excited for Phase Five. ***Go to 13:35 to skip…

In this episode of Secondhand Film Critics, Kayla and Noah decide to talk about one of the greatest movies ever made... When Harry Met Sally! Listen as they share their favorite scenes in the movie, whether or not they think Kendall Roy would be a stan of the film, and why this is the perfect movie to watch in November. ***Go to 11:48 to skip past …

This week on Secondhand Film Critics we’re wrapping up our Lost Weekend Film Festival XV series featuring special guest, Andy Gyurisin, the founder of Lost Weekend with a closing interview. Get the scoop on how LWXV went, what Andy's favorite screenings were, some of his favorite moments from the weekend, and what things he learned from this festiv…

In this final episode of our 2022 Spooky Season, we dive into the cult film Jennifer’s Body and reveal a horrifying fact: we’ve never seen it! Listen as we discuss the history of the film, our first impression thoughts, and if it deserves the title of “cult classic” ***Go to 13:28 to skip past the question of the week answers*** Our question of the…

On this episode of Secondhand Film Critics we're covering Lost Weekend Film Festival XV! This episode features of an On the Floor segment with guests chatting about Headwaters Down, Scarborough, Cat Daddies, and more. The highlighted film is Headwaters Down, featuring an interview with Dietrich Teschner, Will Gemma, and Justin Black. Have thoughts …

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Halloween! Join us in our third annual Halloweentown episode with Zach Smith-Michaels and Mitchell Duperree. Of course, that means we're chatting all things Halloweentown High. Listen as we check in with master blaster Dylan Cromwell, talk about how if we simply had 15 minutes in the writers room, this movi…

On this episode of Secondhand Film Critics we're covering Lost Weekend Film Festival XV! Listen to hear Kayla host some Secondhand Film themed movie trivia with guests on the floor, what made Gabi, Between Ages 8 and 13 such an interesting documentary about childhood and gender identity, and interview guest Jessie Barr about her feature film, Sophi…

On this episode of Secondhand Film Critics we're covering Lost Weekend Film Festival XV! Listen to hear Kayla and Noah chat with guests On the Floor of LWXV to hear their thoughts on the films they're watching, what made Fire of Love such an interesting visual documentary, and interview guests Jeff Seal and the Libbey Brothers on their YouTube docu…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Halloween! Join us in our first spooky episode of the year as we discuss the original Hocus Pocus and the newly released Hocus Pocus 2 with our good friend Mollie Trainum. Listen as we discuss what makes a movie *feel* like Halloween, what tropes we hate in reboot sequels, and what song the Sanderson sister…

On this episode of Secondhand Film Critics we're covering Lost Weekend Film Festival XV! Listen to hear Kayla and Noah chat with guests On the Floor of LWXV to hear their thoughts on the films they're watching, why they found The African Desperate so interesting and unique, and interview guests Sanne This (An Eternity of You and Me) and Jill Gervar…

This week on Secondhand Film Critics we’re introducing our Lost Weekend Film Festival XV series for the month of October featuring special guest, Andy Gyurisin, the founder of Lost Weekend. Get the scoop on how LWXV was programmed, what goes into making some of the selections, and what kinds of content you can expect from our episodes on Lost Weeke…

This week on Secondhand Film Critics we’re back with another Triple Feature featuring friend of the show Zach Smith! Listen as we make our way through this music-themed trifecta, talking about the School of Rock scene Jack Black didn’t want to film, why Steve Zahn is one of our best character actors, and what High Fidelity should have been about! *…

This week on Secondhand Film Critics, we conclude our summer by sharing some of the movies we watched May through August that we didn't get a chance to talk about on the podcast. Listen as we talk about Adam Sandler's venture into sports dramas with Hustle (2022), why Jesus Camp (2006) should become a part of the Criterion Collection, and what acto…

This week on Secondhand Film Critics, we wrap up our Summer of Wes series by talking about his two most recent films: Isle of Dogs and The French Dispatch! Afterwards, we look ahead to the future of his career, as well as share our final rankings of the 10 films he’s directed thus far. Listen for thoughts on how Wes keeps his films fresh, why we lo…

This week on Secondhand Film Critics we open up the vault of Kayla's childhood and chat about the 2006 Walden Media film, How to Eat Fried Worms. Listen as Kayla and Noah talk about how children's media of the 2000s compares to today's "family movie" landscape, why Kayla was so obsessed with Luke Benward as a kid, and what worm was actually the gro…