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Rotten Tomatoes Is Wrong (A Podcast from Rotten Tomatoes)

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Why do fans love some Rotten films and hate some Fresh ones? What did critics make of a cult classic before it earned its cult status? In this bi-weekly podcast, hosts Jacqueline Coley, Mark Ellis, and guests go deep and settle the score on some of the most beloved – and despised – movies and TV shows ever made, directly taking on the statement we hear from so many fans: “Rotten Tomatoes is wrong.”

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Episodes

109: We're Wrong About... Batman Returns (Movie Review)

Special guest Claire Lim (@weeclaire) joins Mark Ellis this week to discuss "Batman Returns" in celebration of it's 30th Anniversary and the approaching BATMAN DAY to honor our favorite caped crusader! Should this campy and dark Tim Burton flick be Certified Fresh on the Tomatometer? Is Michelle Pfeiffer's Catwoman the best to ever grace our screens? Is Danny DeVito's Penguin really better than Colin Farrell's? And where is Michael Keaton's Batman in this film? Claire and Mark answer these quest...

Sep 15, 202253 minEp. 109

108: We're Wrong About... Tom Hanks' Top Ten Films (Movie Discussion)

Special guest Hal Rudnick, comedian and co-host of the Binge Boys Podcast , joins us this week to tell us how Rotten Tomatoes got Tom Hanks' Top Ten Films totally wrong and what classic films of his are missing from the list and what he thinks shouldn't be there. What's your favorite Tom Hanks movie and where does it fall on this list? All Tom Hanks Movies Ranked According to Tomatometer Email us your thoughts at rtiswrong@rottentomatoes.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...

Sep 08, 202257 minEp. 108

107: We're Wrong About... The New Star Wars TV Shows (TV Discussion)

"Heroes Reforged" Creator and former VFX artist Adam Hlavac joins Mark Ellis to chat about the new Star Wars live action TV shows: 'The Book of Boba Fett' , 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' and 'The Mandalorian'. How do they rank the three and what are they looking forward to with the upcoming "Andor" series this month on Disney+. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Sep 01, 202256 minEp. 107

106: We're Wrong About... Jordan Peele's Horror Trilogy (Get Out, Us, Nope)

With Jordan Peele’s third horror film 'Nope' out in theaters and on everyone’s minds, we’re asking how it ranks in comparison to his first two acclaimed thrillers, what makes Peele such a unique and refreshing new filmmaker, and what we hope to see from him in the future. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Aug 25, 202257 minEp. 106

105: We're Wrong About... The Thor Franchise (Movie Discussion)

Thor lover and action-figure collector Hector Navarro joins us to talk about his ranking of the four Thor movies & what he loves about Thor: Love & Thunder. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Aug 18, 202258 minEp. 105

104: We're Wrong About... The Hobbit Trilogy (Movie Discussion)

Middle-earth lover and expert Lon Harris joins us this week to chat about The Hobbit Trilogy and why these prequels deserve a little more love than they get as we excitedly await the debut of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" on Amazon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Aug 11, 202257 minEp. 104

103: We're Wrong About... A Goofy Movie (Movie Review)

Were the critics being goofy or was this beloved ’90s animation with the baddest AF music just not their cup of tea? Special guest Dani Fernandez joins us to chat about “A Goofy Movie” and why Rotten Tomatoes is Wrong about the barely Fresh 61% Tomatometer score. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Aug 04, 202256 minEp. 103

102: We're Wrong About... Saw (With Special Guest Liv Morgan)

James Wan’s breakout Sundance hit was a smash with audiences and ushered in a new type of horror genre, but critics weren't as keen on his brand of twisted storytelling. WWE Superstar and current Smackdown Woman’s Champion Liv Morgan joins Mark to discuss their love of Jigsaw’s torturous traps and how absolutely floored they were after the jaw-dropping twist. Catch Liv Morgan defending her championship belt against Ronda Rousey on Peacock this July 30th. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...

Jul 28, 202249 minEp. 102

101: We're Wrong About... Brad Pitt (Troy, Meet Joe Black, Legends of the Fall)

The two-time "Sexiest Man Alive" has had a string of critical darlings and box office hits, both as an actor and producer, but today we focus on a few of his Rotten films to discuss whether or not they deserve their low Tomatometer scores. Special guest Jeannine Brice (It’s A Wonderful Podcast) joins Mark and Producer Lucy to discuss her love of 'Legends of the Fall' and debate whether 'Troy' and 'Meet Joe Black' have held up over the years. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...

Jul 21, 20221 hrEp. 101

100: 100 Episodes! We Celebrate Our Fans

We made it to our 100th Episode and wanted to celebrate our fabulous fans - aka The Ketchup Crew - in a special mailbag episode where Mark, Jacqueline and Producy Lucy respond to video submissions from our listeners! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jul 14, 202256 minEp. 100

99: We're Wrong About... Spaceballs (Movie Discussion)

From Dark Helmet to Barf - how could critics get Mel Brooks' 1987 Star Wars parody so wrong? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jul 07, 202252 minEp. 99

98: We're Wrong About... the MCU TV Series (TV Discussion)

How do the MCU TV shows really stack up against each other? Special guest Matt Ramos aka Matt Supes offers his personal ranking of WandaVision, Loki, and the rest and makes the case for why the critics may have gotten it wrong. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jun 30, 202253 minEp. 98

97: We're Wrong About... Malignant (With Special Guest Peaches Christ)

Horror filmmaker ('All About Evil') and drag queen Peaches Christ joins Mark and Jacqueline to discuss why James Wan’s 'Malignant' was such a hit with critics and such a disappointment for fans. Check out Peaches' film 'All About Evil' on Shudder. Follow her @thepeacheschrist. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jun 23, 202250 minEp. 97

96: We're Wrong About... the Jurassic Franchise

With Jurassic World Dominion officially out, we look back at the highs and lows of the iconic dino franchise to determine where each film ranks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jun 16, 202253 minEp. 96

95: We're Wrong About... Adam Sandler (Billy Madison, Big Daddy, Waterboy)

The former SNL star has historically had trouble impressing the critics, but we break down a handful of his classics to argue whether they deserved the Bob Barker beatdowns they received. Special guest Mark O'Brien (Ready or Not, Perry Mason Season 2, Blue Bayou) joins Mark and Jacqueline to discuss his love of Adam Sandler and his new horror film "The Righteous" that he wrote, directed and starred in. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...

Jun 09, 202257 minEp. 95

94: Bonus Ep: Debating the Indiana Jones Franchise

Is Temple of Doom better than Raiders of the Lost Ark ? Is Kingdom of the Crystal Skull really that bad? Is The Last Crusade memorable? Listen to this bonus episode of our new podcast Rotten Tomatoes Aftershow where panelists Mike Kalinowksi, Scott Mantz and host Jacqueline Coley debate the beloved movies in the Indiana Jones Franchise. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jun 02, 202252 minEp. 94

93: We're Wrong About... Jurassic World (Movie Discussion)

With the Jurassic World trilogy coming to a close, we look back at the first film to see if it successfully filled the T-Rex-shaped hole in our hearts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

May 26, 202251 minEp. 93

92: We're Wrong About... Stranger Things (TV Review)

Is Netflix's throwback horror hit starting to feel a little upside down, or is it still a colorful, thrilling dose of '80s nostalgia? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

May 19, 202256 minEp. 92

91: We're Wrong About... Dwayne Johnson (Movie Discussion)

We look back at the blockbuster career of the rock solid action star to discuss how the People’s Champion truly became the most electrifying man in entertainment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

May 12, 202254 minEp. 91

90: We're Wrong About... Top Gun (Movie Review)

We feel the need — the need for speed — as we gear up for Top Gun: Maverick by remembering the fighter pilot flick that became a classic of the 1980s. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

May 05, 202257 minEp. 90

89: We're Wrong About... Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (Movie Discussion)

Let the hate flow through you -- or not -- as we celebrate May the 4th by reexamining the perhaps unfairly judged finale of the 'Star Wars' Original Trilogy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

May 04, 202255 minEp. 89

88: We're Wrong About... Jumanji (Movie Discussion)

The Whirl Girls join us as we look back at the nostalgic original 1995 fantasy powered by dazzling effects and a family-friendly Robin Williams. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Apr 28, 202257 minEp. 88

87: We're Wrong About... 1982's Annie (Movie Review)

As we approach its 40th anniversary, we reexamine the musical adaptation to determine if the little orphan deserved such a hard knock life after all. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Apr 23, 202253 minEp. 87

86: We're Wrong About... Bohemian Rhapsody (Movie Discussion)

We decide if the killer Queen biopic that rocked the Oscars should remain a champion or bite the dust. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Apr 21, 202254 minEp. 86

85: We're Wrong About... Fantastic Beasts (Movie Discussion)

Is the first entry in the Harry Potter prequel series just as charming as its predecessors, or has the magic of the franchise fizzled? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Apr 14, 202254 minEp. 85

84: We're Wrong About... Morbius (Movie Discussion)

We break down Sony’s latest Spidey-adjacent antihero flick to determine if it’s A positive or O (so) negative. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Apr 07, 202252 minEp. 84

83: We're Wrong About... Nicolas Cage (Movie Discussion)

We take an affectionate look back at the eclectic, sometimes perplexing career of one of Hollywood's most enigmatic leading men. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mar 31, 202252 minEp. 83

82: We're Wrong About... Man of Steel (Movie Review)

We look back at the film that kicked off the DC Extended Universe to understand why it was Kryptonite to critics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mar 24, 202251 minEp. 82

81: We're Wrong About... Uncharted (Movie Review)

Are Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg, and some big action set pieces enough to make this video game adaptation a hidden treasure, or is it hopelessly lost at sea? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mar 17, 202248 minEp. 81

80: We're Wrong About... the 2022 Best Picture Nominees (Movie Discussion)

With the Oscars just a few weeks away, we dig into all 10 Best Picture nominees and discuss whether their Tomatometer scores accurately represent where they rank against each other. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mar 10, 202254 minEp. 80
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