Episode 76 - Golden Bachelor Episode 6 Reaction
It's down to two ladies! Who will Gerry choose? (Yes, we from the future already know how this dumpster fire of a story ends, but it's still fun to watch).
Oct 30, 2024•29 min•Ep. 76
We're Not Critics Podcast - formerly Movie Pain or Pleasure
A Gen X lady and Millennial fella love to watch movies and TV, and love to talk about them. We're not professional critics; we're just media consumers who justify spending hours in front of the screen...just like you! Join us as we toast and roast everything from indie movies to Bollywood to horror to comedy.
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Episode 75 - Halloween Recommendations 2024
It's spooky season all year long in our house, but if you're keeping it scary until Christmas movies start, here are some recommendations. Note: we recorded this episode before we watched our FAVORITE horror movie of this year, "Late Night with the Devil."
Oct 23, 2024•41 min•Ep. 78
Episode 74 - Bollywood Martial Arts Movie: Baaghi
We tried watching "The Notebook," hated it, and ended up watching a Bollywood martial arts movie instead. Baaghi, starring Tiger Shroff, who does jump back kicks like an angel, is a fast-moving, funny, butt-kicking adventure. The romance plot is thin and weak, but so are the ones in Western action movies. As martial artists and Bollywood enthusiasts, we thoroughly enjoyed it.
Mar 22, 2024•26 min•Ep. 74
Episode 73 - Golden Bachelor Episode 5 Reaction
Things are getting tense with Gary and the ladies! The villain is gone, but who will prevail and win Gary's heart for the hometown visits? Also, it was freezing cold outside when we recorded this episode so we're bundled up like teddy bears and complaining about it.
Mar 15, 2024•46 min•Ep. 73
Episode 72 - Golden Bachelor Episode 4 Reaction
Tensions rise as Kathy weaves her web. A Gen Xer and a Millennial try to understand pickleball.
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Episode 71 - Golden Bachelor Episode 3 Reaction
The drama has arrived on "The Golden Bachelor," and her name is KATHY. Join us as we scream our heads off at the antics of our favorite villain.
Jan 05, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Episode 70 - Golden Bachelor Episode 2 Reaction
Gary has his first solo date with someone special, and they do a silly group activity. We figure out how the show exploits people the most...and yet we still watch.
Dec 29, 2023•57 min
Episode 69 - The Golden Bachelor Episode One Reaction
Never have we ever watched any version of "The Bachelor" or "The Bachelorette," but we are OBSESSED with "The Golden Bachelor," a show about people in their 60s and 70s finding love. Join us each episode as we react to the ups and downs of Gary from Indiana (but not from Gary, Indiana) finding a woman to spend his life with.
Dec 22, 2023•20 min
Episode 68 - Horror Movie Recommendations 2023
iN tHIs hOUse...it's always scary movie season. We've been watching horror movies all year so you can have a big list of recommendations to make this Halloween super spooky!
Oct 22, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Episode 67 - Dance Movie: Magic Mike's Last Dance
There are some great movie trilogies out there--The Godfather, Star Wars, and...Magic Mike? While we didn't love "Magic Mike's Last Dance" as much as we did the first and second movies, we had a lot of fun watching it. Join us as we dance through the finale of a fantastic series. (Cue "Pony" by Ginuwine...)
Jul 25, 2023•29 min•Ep. 67
Episode 66 - We watched all three Fifty Shades movies
We hate ourselves. We watched all three "Fifty Shades" movies so you don't have to. Join us for our tirade.
Jul 14, 2023•36 min•Ep. 69
Episode 65 - Fast X and Across the Spider-Verse
We did something we never do--go to the movies two weekends in a row. We were excited to see both "Fast X" and "Across the Spider-Verse" for very different reasons and LOVED both for very different reasons. Join us to celebrate two blockbusters kicking off the summer
Jun 16, 2023•46 min
Episode 64 - Our Ride or Die Favorite DVDs
We've done several cullings of our DVD collection, but there are some movies we'll never get rid of. Join us as we appreciate the DVDs on our Ride or Die list.
May 19, 2023•40 min
Episode 63 - Comedy Movie: Ernest Scared Stupid
We watched an Ernest movie, Vern! "Ernest Scared Stupid" is fun for kids of all ages, know what I mean? Also, check out these awesome stickers on Etsy from our friend! https://www.etsy.com/market/8_bit_stickers
Apr 07, 2023•24 min•Ep. 63
Episode 62 - Best Disney Animated Movies
We're not "Disney adults"...but we are adults who seriously love Disney movies. We wax nostalgic about our favorite animated Disney movies plus the one we consider to be the best one to date.
Mar 31, 2023•48 min
Episode 61 - Action Movie: Cobra
You know those fake trailers at the beginning of "Tropic Thunder?" That's what we thought we were watching when we watched the trailer for 1986's "Cobra," written by and starring Sylvester Stallone. From killer taglines to car chases to the sensitive hero, this movie delivers on being a classic action movie guilty pleasure.
Mar 24, 2023•26 min
Episode 60 - Horror Movie: Jeepers Creepers Reborn
Hey, do you like the movie "Jeepers Creepers?" Do you like having your dreams destroyed? Well, join us as we moan and complain our way through "Jeepers Creepers Reborn."
Mar 10, 2023•29 min
Episode 59 - Movie Pain or Pleasure is rebranding / Puss in Boots: the Last Wish
We're changing our name! Also, we loved "Puss in Boots: the Last Wish" in a RIDICULOUS way.
Mar 01, 2023•14 min
Episode 58 - Anime for People Who Don't Like Anime
Do you think anime is just for nerds or kids? Good news! Anime is for everyone: nerds, kids, bitter adults with corporate jobs, and everyone in between. We share a list of some of the most memorable anime series and movies we've watched, plus a few surprises from this side of the pond.
Feb 17, 2023•47 min•Ep. 58
Episode 57 - Letterkenny Season 11
What's up, degens? In this short, sweet episode, we discuss "Letterkenny" Season 11--what we liked, what wasn't so great, and our overall thoughts on the season.
Feb 10, 2023•18 min
Episode 56 - Best Films of 2022
Cold winter weather getting you down? New Year's resolutions not working out the way you'd hoped? Well, snuggle in with your favorite drink and favorite person, and check out our favorite films from 2022. These movies got us through the end of the year and started 2023 with a bang (or the roar of a tiger).
Feb 03, 2023•32 min•Ep. 56
Episode 55 - Disaster Movie: Jurassic World Dominion
Just because you can genetically re-create dinosaurs doesn't mean you should...just like...well, like being able to re-imaging the "Jurassic Park" movies doesn't mean you should. We teeter-totter on whether Jurassic World: Dominion is a guilty pleasure, hate watch, or somewhere in between. One thing we agree on: Tyrannosaurus Rex never stops being cool.
Jan 27, 2023•31 min
Episode 54 - A Christian Movie We Actually Like: Where Hope Grows
What started as an assumed hate watch quickly turned into legitimate love for a legitimately good movie that shows what true godliness looks like without proselytizing. "Where Hope Grows" is a feel-good drama introducing us to break out star David DeSanctis and...William Zabka! We could watch this movie over and over again.
Jan 20, 2023•31 min•Ep. 54
Bonus Rant Episode - Most Dangerous Game 2020
Is the 2020 "Most Dangerous Game" REALLY an adaptation of Richard Connell's classic story, or was someone trying to skirt around paying Stephen King rights to "The Running Man?" We discuss.
Jan 11, 2023•9 min
Episode 53 - Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio
ANOTHER Pinocchio? Look, we love the story about the little wooden boy like anyone else, but when will it end? We delve into the pros, cons, and questions about this kinda creative/kinda annoying adaptation of the classic Italian tale.
Jan 06, 2023•36 min
Episode 52 - Movie/TV Places Where We'd Like to Live
Home is where the heart is. But sometimes our hearts fall for another place we see on the screen. We share fifteen mostly fictional places we'd love to live in if we could travel into TV and movies.
Dec 23, 2022•33 min
Episode 51 - Holiday Movie: Santa Claus the Movie
The 1980s were a time of excess, greed, and....reindeer cocaine? We review "Santa Claus the Movie," starring an adorable Dudley Moore and the hammiest we've ever seen John Lithgow.
Dec 16, 2022•25 min
Episode 50 - Holiday Movie: A Christmas Story Christmas
This much anticipated (was it though?) follow-up to the cult classic "A Christmas Story" was as disappointing as a visit to Santa at Higbee's department store. It was full of missed opportunities and follow-through on plot lines. Listen to us rant like Ralphie's dad about what irked us, although there were a few moments that were in the spirit of the original.
Dec 09, 2022•23 min
Episode 49 - Comedy Movie: Hubie Halloween
Sometimes movies can be a pleasant surprise. We thoroughly enjoyed this sweet, wholesome, and very funny Adam Sandler movie that was made as..well..as a joke. It's the perfect movie to get you into the Halloween spirit or as a palate cleanser from all the horror movies we know you've been watching.
Dec 02, 2022•10 min
Episode 48 - Martial Arts Movie: Never Back Down Revolt
We found this "Never Back Down" sequel just revolting. Join us as we fight our way through a tiresome hate watch.
Nov 25, 2022•20 min
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