HERETIC is a new horror movie with sister missionaries as its lead. Rachel and Rebecca are here to talk about it For our episode on THE SUBSTANCE https://youtu.be/TfuKo1kmL28 Follow Rebecca on twitter https://x.com/ewgrossrebecca For our FFCP episode with Rebecca https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCGkLQH9u3Y For our panel on Best of Movies 2024 So Fa…

Today I have Emily and Steven from IN A BARBIE WORLD Podcast to talk about the Barbie movies franchise. Listen to IN A BARBIE WORLD https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-a-barbie-world/id1246857724 Get a Smile and Frown worthy shirt at our merch store https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hallmarkies?ref_id=8581 For my Barbenheimer episode- https://y…

Happy Halloween! Today Manda and Rachel are back to talk about 2 blind spots from director John Carpenter- THE THING and VAMPIRES! Pick up THE CHRISTMAS COIN by Lindsay Gibson today (ad) https://amzn.to/4eUuC09 Follow Manda on twitter https://twitter.com/amxndareviews Follow Manda on youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj_Er2_Wrzivd4jUkr0sn7g …

THE SUBSTANCE is causing a lot of debate and Molly joins Rachel to talk about it! Rachel's review of THE SUBSTANCE https://rachelsreviews.net/2024/10/10/the-substance-or-yeah-its-gross-but-important-review/ Follow Molly on twitter https://twitter.com/RasberryRazz For our panel on Best of Movies 2024 So Far https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsUGj9RUh0…

Today NY Times film critic Alissa Wilkinson joins us to share her journey from freelancer, to teacher, to full time critic. It's inspiring! Follow Alissa on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/alissawilkinson/?hl=en Check out Alissa's website https://www.alissawilkinson.com/ For our panel on Best of Movies 2024 So Far https://www.youtube.com/wat…

Larry is with me again this time to rank all 15 theatrical sequels from DreamWorks and answer the question- why are they so good? Follow Larry on his channel https://www.youtube.com/@UCeZD3vpMQ3U7HPvblheCuJw For my review of ESCAPE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iHLC9_Rw44 Check out all my Disney Scares Month reviews https://www…

Today Rachel and Manda are here to talk about THE PLAGUE DOGS from 1982. A rather traumatizing animated film for the Blind Spot Project For my written review https://rachelsreviews.net/2024/10/03/blind-spot-104-the-plague-dogs-review/ Check out Acorn investors today. Head to acorns.com/hallmarkies or download the Acorns app to start saving and inve…

Before I start up this year's version of Disney Scares Month Larry joins me to talk about our favorite of the 44 movies I've done so far! Follow Larry on his channel https://www.youtube.com/@UCeZD3vpMQ3U7HPvblheCuJw For my review of ESCAPE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iHLC9_Rw44 Check out all my Disney Scares Month reviews htt…

We had so much fun predicting the summer box office we decided to do the same for the Fall. What do you think will be a big hit? Check out ALL SIGNS POINT TO MALIBU by Jennifer Snow at https://amzn.to/4gpcuwz (ad) Get your Factor Meals today at 50% off factormeals.com/hallmarkies50 (ad) The Summer box office predictions episode https://youtu.be/RUm…

Today film critic Katie Smith-Wong joins me from across the pond to talk about being a critic in 2024 and the importance of Asian representation Check out ALL SIGNS POINT TO MALIBU by Jennifer Snow at https://amzn.to/4gpcuwz (ad) Get your Factor Meals today at 50% off factormeals.com/hallmarkies50 (ad) Follow Katie on twitter https://twitter.com/Ka…

August wasn't too bad for me for movies and theatre. Today I am doing a live stream to tell you all about what I've been watching! Get a Smile and Frown worthy shirt at our merch store https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hallmarkies?ref_id=8581 Please support us and help us make more podcasts at our patreon. Cool benefits! https://www.patreon.com/hall…

Today Rachel and Manda are here to talk about FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD both 2015 and 1967. Which one is better? Get your Factor Meals today at 50% off factormeals.com/hallmarkies50 (ad) Make sure to pick up CHRISTMAS CHARMS from Harpeth Road Publishing and Teri Wilson https://amzn.to/3Z48Odv (ad) For my written review https://rachelsreviews.net/2…

It has been an unpredictable summer at the box office full of surprises. Rachel, David and Manda are here to talk about the movies and how they did in their predictions Make sure to check out A PROPER FACADE from Esther Hatch https://amzn.to/3Xl61eJ (ad) Get your Factor Meals today at 50% off factormeals.com/hallmarkies50 (ad) The Summer box office…

Today film critic Nell Minow joins us to talk about her decades as a critic and what it's like being America's Movie Mom! Follow Nell on twitter https://x.com/NMinow For Nell's books use our affiliate link (ad) https://amzn.to/4dO1eI0 For our panel on Best of Movies 2024 So Far https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsUGj9RUh04 Get our awesome Female Film…

Today we take a look a 2 recent indie animated films that are sublime- CHICKEN FOR LINDA, ROBOT DREAMS Get your Factor Meals today at 50% off factormeals.com/hallmarkies50 (ad) Get a #animationjunkie tshirt at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hallmarkies?utm_campaign=8581&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Hallmarkies Check out our Obscure Animation p…

Today Alise Chaffins joins me to talk about why so many mainstream films this year have been disappointing Check out Alise's book THE TED LASSO RELATIONSHIP GUIDE (ad) https://amzn.to/4dzR9y7 Follow Alise on instagram https://www.instagram.com/alisechaffins/ For our panel on Best of Movies 2024 So Far https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsUGj9RUh04 Get…

Today my friend Sari Cohen is joining me to talk about the best and worst of television so far in 2024 Follow Sari on twitter https://twitter.com/ask_sari Check out her website http://thesaricohen.com/ Get your Factor Meals today at 50% off factormeals.com/hallmarkies50 (ad) For our panel on Best of Movies 2024 So Far https://www.youtube.com/watch?…

I loved BOWLING ALONE as a poli-sci grad so was fascinated by the new documentary JOIN OR DIE at SXSW 2023. Now I had the chance to interview the directors Pete and Rebecca Davis. Joining a club could save our democracy! Get Bowling Alone by Robert Putnam using our affiliate link (ad) at https://amzn.to/3W8J38Q Make sure to check out Society Girl b…

Today Rachel and Manda look at 2 superhero blind spots they have- Deadpool and Blade! Make sure to check out Society Girl by Alys Murray (ad) https://amzn.to/3W1oRpg Follow Manda on twitter https://twitter.com/amxndareviews Follow Manda on youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj_Er2_Wrzivd4jUkr0sn7g Order a #animationjunkie shirt and more from …

Today Rachel is joined by friend KellieAnn Halvorsen who edits and produces podcasts and hosts Fan Effect here in Utah. Can find out more about KellieAnn and Fan Effect https://kslpodcasts.com/podcast/fan-effect/ Make sure to check out our sponsor of this episode of the podcast SOCIETY GIRL by Alys Murray https://amzn.to/4eMv3K7 (ad) Get our awesom…

Today Rachel and Manda are here to talk about the film legendary for all the behind the scenes drama- THE MAGNIFICENT AMBERSONS This episode was brought to you by Harlequin Publishing and 15 Summers Later by RaeAnne Thayne (ad) https://amzn.to/3RI1r6W Follow Manda on twitter https://twitter.com/amxndareviews Follow Manda on youtube https://www.yout…

Today Lasse joins me to rank all 27 Pixar films getting ready for INSIDE OUT 2. For our episode ranking the live actionr remakes https://youtu.be/qCGebnkhe18 Make sure to check out our sponsor of this episode of the podcast. From Harlequin Press and author Susan Mallery's new book FOR THE LOVE OF SUMMER https://amzn.to/4c1GRGo (ad) Follow Lasse on …

Today Rachel is joined by youtuber Theresa from Jester Bell channel to talk about the box office woes and other hot cinema related issues Follow Theresa on her channel at https://www.youtube.com/@realjesterbell Make sure to check out the sponsor of the podcast. From Harpeth Road Press THE GOLDEN HOUR by Jenny Hale https://amzn.to/3wSQsQW Get our aw…

Today Manda and Rachel are here for latest Blind Spot recap to talk about a forgotten classic SEVEN DAYS IN MAY and we do a reaction to the 1964 Daisy Ad (the most iconic political advertisement of all time) as part of the recap! Make sure to check out the sponsor of the podcast. From Harpeth Road Press THE GOLDEN HOUR by Jenny Hale https://amzn.to…

Today Manda and Molly have joined Rachel to talk about the Best movies of 2024 So far and why so many have failed For Rachel's interview with Michael Litwak of MOLLI & MAX IN THE FUTURE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTzg2U2SFDI For Rachel's interview with Rudy Mancuso of MUSICA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQzsnF4GPAc Make sure to check out ou…

Today we take a look a 2 scifi films 2024's MARS EXPRESS and the classic GHOST IN THE SHELL Get a #animationjunkie tshirt at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hallmarkies?utm_campaign=8581&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Hallmarkies Check out our Obscure Animation playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7wz447AgL4zf8PPl2jzEX05WdA9GKeLy For …

Today film entertainment journalist and Hallmark superfan Philiana Ng joins Rachel to talk about the journey of covering TV Get our awesome Female Film Critics Speak Out logo at our merch store for all kinds of designs for mugs, masks, shirts and more https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hallmarkies?ref_id=8581 For all our Female Film Critics panels ht…

Today film critic and author Kristen Lopez returns to the pod to talk about her career and book BUT HAVE YOU READ THE BOOK? Get BUT HAVE YOU READ THE BOOK using our affiliate link https://amzn.to/3WnD9Cm (ad) Follow Kristen on twitter https://twitter.com/kristenlopez88 To see Kristen's first panel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APZ0pclbnro Get our…

The Summer box office season is upon us and Manda and David join me to talk about the movies and what we think will rule the box office Follow Manda on twitter https://twitter.com/amxndareviews Follow Manda on youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj_Er2_Wrzivd4jUkr0sn7g Follow David on twitter https://twitter.com/PiecingPod Check out David's po…

Today Manda and Rachel are here for latest Blind Spot recap to look at the classic THE GOOD THE BAD AND THE UGLY Follow Manda on twitter https://twitter.com/amxndareviews Follow Manda on youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj_Er2_Wrzivd4jUkr0sn7g Make sure to check out our sponsor for this episode THERE GOES THE GROOM by Esther Hatch use our a…

Today Mat and I are back to talk to finish up this series and talk about the grab bag of great animated films! Follow Mat on instagram https://www.instagram.com/animat505/ Follow Mat on his channel https://www.youtube.com/c/ElectricDragon505 Follow Rachel's Reviews on itunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rachels-reviews/id1278536301 Get you…

Today I continue my tradition looking at the animated Oscars for 2024 and did the right film win? Order a #animationjunkie shirt and more from our merch store! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hallmarkies?ref_id=8581 Please support me on patreon https://www.patreon.com/hallmarkies For the rest of my Animated Oscars series https://www.youtube.com/pl…

Today Mat and I are back to talk about our favorite stop motion animated films Follow Mat on instagram https://www.instagram.com/animat505/ Follow Mat on his channel https://www.youtube.com/c/ElectricDragon505 Follow Rachel's Reviews on itunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rachels-reviews/id1278536301 Get your #animationjunkie shirt and hol…

Today Manda and Rachel are here for latest Blind Spot recap with a look at the at 2014's action classic JOHN WICK My written blind spot review https://rachelsreviews.net/2024/03/26/blind-spot-98-john-wick-2014/ Follow Manda on twitter https://twitter.com/amxndareviews Follow Manda on youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj_Er2_Wrzivd4jUkr0sn7g …

Today film critic and podcaster Rebecca Frost joins us to talk about our careers and all the fandoms she loves Find out more about Rebecca at https://rebeccasfrost.weebly.com/ Follow Rebecca on twitter https://twitter.com/ewgrossrebecca Get our awesome Female Film Critics Speak Out logo at our merch store for all kinds of designs for mugs, masks, s…

Today Mat and I are back to talk about our favoriteCG animated films non-Disney part 2 Follow Mat on instagram https://www.instagram.com/animat505/ Follow Mat on his channel https://www.youtube.com/c/ElectricDragon505 Follow Rachel's Reviews on itunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rachels-reviews/id1278536301 Get your #animationjunkie shirt…

Today Mat and I are back to talk about our favoriteCG animated films non-Disney part 1 with the rest to come Thursday Follow Mat on instagram https://www.instagram.com/animat505/ Follow Mat on his channel https://www.youtube.com/c/ElectricDragon505 Follow Rachel's Reviews on itunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rachels-reviews/id1278536301 …

Today Mat and I are back to talk about our favorite 2D animated films non-Disney Follow Mat on instagram https://www.instagram.com/animat505/ Follow Mat on his channel https://www.youtube.com/c/ElectricDragon505 Follow Rachel's Reviews on itunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rachels-reviews/id1278536301 Get your #animationjunkie shirt and h…

Today Mat and I are back for part 2 of our discussion of our favorite Pixar and Disney films. For Part 1 of our discussion https://youtu.be/98L-ZDWP0oo Follow Mat on instagram https://www.instagram.com/animat505/ Follow Mat on his channel https://www.youtube.com/c/ElectricDragon505 Follow Rachel's Reviews on itunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/pod…

Today I have Mat Brunet on from Animat to start an exciting multi-week project where we are listing our Top 50 Animated Films in categories. First up our favorite Disney and Pixar and it ended up being a 2 part episode because we had so much to say! Follow Mat on instagram https://www.instagram.com/animat505/ Follow Mat on his channel https://www.y…

Change is coming to Utah Theatre Bloggers Association and I had the chance to talk to outgoing president Russell Warne Check out utba https://utahtheatrebloggers.com/ Check out all my theater reviews at https://rachelsreviewstheatre.com Get your #animationjunkie merch at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hallmarkies?ref_id=8581 For all of my intervi…

SXSW Film Festival is almost here and had a blast covering it last year so Will is here to preview what is coming up this year. For our preview of Sundance https://youtu.be/ngPLPNe-Tls For my recap of Sundance https://youtu.be/d0elMAwWS8w Covering the red carpet at SXSW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w41nxZJ7vHE Follow FilmSnobReveiws on twitter h…

Today I have Mat Brunet on from Animat to talk about the nominated animated shorts and features at this years Oscars Follow Mat on instagram https://www.instagram.com/animat505/ Follow Mat on his channel https://www.youtube.com/c/ElectricDragon505 Follow Rachel's Reviews on itunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rachels-reviews/id1278536301 G…

Today Manda and Rachel are here for latest Blind Spot recap with a look at the at the massively successful film LOVE STORY My written blind spot reviews https://rachelsreviews.net/2023/12/30/2024-blind-spot-picks/ Follow Manda on twitter https://twitter.com/amxndareviews Follow Manda on youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj_Er2_Wrzivd4jUkr0sn…

Today Manda and Molly have joined Rachel to talk about female superhero movies over the years and why so many of them have been disappointing Follow Manda on twitter https://twitter.com/amxndareviews Follow Molly on twiitter https://twitter.com/RasberryRazz For our first episode with Molly and Manda https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV4398866680.mp3?up…

Today I had the chance to talk to the composers for ORION AND THE DARK- Robert Lydecker and Kevin Lax. They are Emmy winning composers and it is always fascinating to learn about their process Check out Robert's website https://www.lydeckermusic.com/ Check out Kevin's website https://kevinlax.com/ Get your #animationjunkie merch at https://www.teep…

Manda is here and we are starting a new series where we look at a movie blind spot each month. This month JFK My written blind spot reviews https://rachelsreviews.net/2023/12/30/2024-blind-spot-picks/ Follow Manda on twitter https://twitter.com/amxndareviews Follow Manda on youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj_Er2_Wrzivd4jUkr0sn7g Order a #a…

Today Rachel and Darin are here to look at 30 upcoming animated films of 2024. Follow Darin on twitter at https://twitter.com/DWLundberg Check out Nostalgiacast at https://nostalgiacast.libsyn.com/ The 2024 Animated Movie Guide we were using for the episode https://www.animationmagazine.net/2023/11/coming-attractions-30-new-animated-movies-to-track…

Today we are celebrating our 50th episode of Female Film Critics Panel with my friend Louisa Moore who just finished covering Sundance with me. She watched 48 movies. I watched 28! Our best and worst! Check out Louisa at https://screenzealots.com/ Follow Louisa https://twitter.com/screenzealots For the very first episode of Female Film Critics Pane…

Today my buddy Steve from The Lawn Gnome is here to talk about the 2023 year in comic book movies Check out Steve's channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ3dHnuD7x6yxBhs-EFtxHw For his Out of the Vault reviews https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLanU-CnhML4ho8kJc5KAERRRnKECaP4ay Get your #animationjunkie shirt and holiday gear at https://www.tee…