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- Was Mortal Kombat (1995) The Best Video Game Adaptation to Date?
Was Mortal Kombat (1995) The Best Video Game Adaptation to Date? Even with a PG-13 rating, Paul W.S. Anderson (the crappy Paul Anderson) managed to make the first watchable video game adaptation. But is it still fun to watch? #mortalkombat…
- Hekla Director Michael Glover Smith Interview
Acting can be a tough profession. Writer/Director Michael Glover Smith talks about why people are drawn to actors, the dangers of AI, and the sacrifices an artist must make to bring their work to life. Hekla will be playing at the Music Bo…
- Movies We Shouldn't Like But Love
Everyone enjoys their junk food. What movies do you like that you know some snob would trash you for enjoying? Guest Info Jeff York is a member of the Chicago Indie Critics, whose work you can catch at https://theestablishingshot.org/ Foll…
- Is Inside Out About Autism
It's autism awareness month, and Chicago Film Critic Tarek Fayoumi thinks this film is about the spectrum? Do I agree? Do you agree? Sound off respectfully. Tarek Fayoumi is a writer for Movies With Tarek. You can find his reviews on all o…
- Was Mario 93 That Bad_ No
There's always a movie everyone hates that you enjoy. Super Mario Bros from 1993 is that movie for me. You'll probably not agree with me on this one. Neither will my guest, but it's worth providing an autopsy. The studios are trying to hid…
- Why We_re Divided on Two Beloved Movies
Each critic has picked a movie they can't stand but is adored by the masses. Here's our hot takes on La La Land and Ferris Bueller's Day Off coming at you harder than Matthew Broderick's car Guest info: Mark Krawczyk is a Wisconsin-based c…
- Blade Runner-When a Flop Becomes a Hit
Audiences may have been expecting more action in Blade Runner when it was released in 1982. Or they were expecting another Terminator. What hasn't been terminated is this movie's legendary cult status. Why did the movie flop? Is Deckard a…
- The Worst Oscar Snubs Ever Made
Everyone remembers Citizen Kane, but does anyone know which movie won the Best Picture over it? Why didn't Stanley Kubrick or Alfred Hitchcock ever win? And why did Saving Private Ryan lose for literally disgusting reasons? Let's take a st…
- American Movie-Art and Sacrifice
We all talk about having big aspirations, but what is the reality for most of us? Filmmaker Mark Borchardt gives us a look at the life of the struggling filmmaker that generations of documentary and aspiring filmmakers look up to for inspi…
- The Most Memorable Films of Robert Duvall
From outcast to family lawyer to grunt, Robert Duvall has had an illustrious career that will never be forgotten. In a year already marked by tremendous loss, we remember our favorite films by the famed actor. And yes, I picked the ones mo…
- Why Liking Slashers Isn_t Depraved or Is It_
Happy Friday the 13th! Are people sick for liking these films? Not unless you enjoy Terrifier. Guest Info Jeff York is a member of the Chicago Indie Critics, whose work you can catch at https://theestablishingshot.org/ Follow him on X @Jef…
- Why We STILL Need a Sequel to DREDD
Will you fight or join the law? Pat McDonald is a writer for Hollywood Chicago. Pat’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j14vCtZPrP4 https://hollywoodchicago.com/ X @ubercritic and @ChiFilm Subscribe to YPA Reviews for more co…
- Why The Matrix Sequels Fell Down The Rabbit Hole of Needlessness
Unfortunately, nobody can be told how boring the Matrix sequels are. You have to see them for yourself. But we'll try. Guest Info: Mark Krawczyk is a Wisconsin-based critic who constantly pumps out material. You can find his site here http…
- JFK-When Conspiracy Theories Validate Our Greatest Fears
Is Oliver Stone's JFK accurate? Probably not, but it captures something timeless. Once again, we're living in an era of violence and uncertainty, making us question objective reality. #jfk #oliverstone #moviereview #podcast Guest Info Jeff…
- Why The Terminator and Companion Shows Us The Complexities of AI
Whether a robot is designed to kill us or love us, The Terminator and Companion offer two different views on our inability to learn from our mistakes. Guest Info Jeff York is a member of the Chicago Indie Critics, whose work you can catch…
- Why Scrooge (1951) is The Quintessential Christmas Carol
We all know Charles Dickens’ classic book. It's been adapted more times than any other piece of literature. Few know how hard this version of A Christmas Carol goes, which is one reason among many why this is the only Christmas Carol I wat…
- Eyes Wide Shut- Why Lust isn't Merely Pornographic
In classic Stanley Kubrick fashion, his final film is and remains highly divisive. But did it work out on his last go? Guest Info Jeff York is a member of the Chicago Indie Critics, whose work you can catch at https://theestablishingshot.o…
- The Majestic-A Forgotten Crowd Pleaser?
After making The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile, Frank Capra made a movie that's meant to make us feel patriotic and optimistic. But is it Hollywood Schlock? Guest Information: Ian Simmons is the Podcaster/Writer/YouTuber at Kicki…
- Eddington-One of the Year's Most Misunderstood Films?
Air Aster may have hit a nerve with Americans that Paul Thomas Anderson perfected with One Battle After Another. However, that shouldn't exclude the accomplishment of Eddington. Guest Info Robert Kojder is a writer for Flickering Myth. You…
- Is The Elephant Mans Compassion Beyond Sympathy
Life is full of surprises. The story of John Merrick (whose real name is Joseph, by the way) has the weirdness mixed with kindness that only David Lynch could create. Is The Elephant Man one of the most compassionate movies ever made? Is i…
- Why There Will Be Blood Is a Pipeline to the Gut
Religion, greed, hatred, capitalism, hypocrisy, there's a lot to unpack in Paul Thomas Anderson's Magnum Opus. Is it his best, or is it flaunting style and obscurity over nuance and substance? Get your Bibles and milkshakes ready! Guest In…
- Why The Cider House Rules and Stand By Me Are Life Affirming Movies
Feeling hopeless through the endless doom scrolling? Here are some pictures that assure us why life is worth living. #moviereviews Guest Information: Ian Simmons is the Podcaster/Writer/YouTuber at Kicking The Seat http://www.kickseat.com/…
- When Dramas and Documentaries Are Scarier Than Horror Films
Do horror movies really generate fear, or is it the movies that capture human nature that's the true terror? Guest Info Jeff York is a member of the Chicago Indie Critics, whose work you can catch at https://theestablishingshot.org/ Follow…
- The Battle of Algiers-The Moral Ambiguity of Revolution
Before you can start screaming Viva La Revolution like Leonardo DiCaprio, a ubiquitous 1966 classic asks us, when do the people also become the villains? Guest Info: David McGowan is an Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker who owns Ravens…
- Why The Shining and Black Swan Are Brilliant Downard Spirals
What leads to one's self-destruction? Why is Black Swan a wonderful counterpart to Carrie? Is Stephen King right in his objection to Kubrick's cold portrayal of Jack Torrence? Let's fall down the rabbit hole of lunacy to discover what make…
- Good Night and Good Luck-The Power of Peaceful Resistance
How do you stop a psychopath from arresting innocent American citizens without any due process? Edward R. Murrow may have the answer to that. Jeff York is a member of the Chicago Indie Critics, whose work you can catch at https://theestabl…
- Is Falling Down an Accurate Representation of the Neglected American?
Aching for breakfast? Joel Schumacher's Falling Down has become a galvanize meme for the fed-up American. But is it more harmful than meaningful? Guest Info Jeff York is a member of the Chicago Indie Critics, whose work you can catch at ht…
- Who_s The REAL Man of Steel?-A Look Back At Every Theatrical Superman
Christopher Reeve and Richard Donner set the stage while others struggled to soar like they did. Who is the best actor/director pair for the Superhero that started it all? Guest Info: Pat McDonald is a writer for Hollywood Chicago Pat’s Yo…
- Terrifying Moments in Non Horror Films
Many define horror by slashers or supernatural entities. But what about horror that cuts even deeper? What scenes in non-horror-related films scare you the most? Guest Info Jeff York is a member of the Chicago Indie Critics, whose work you…
- Two Overlooked Films from Two Legends
Steven Spielberg's "A.I. Artificial Intelligence" and Alfred Hitchcock's "Frenzy" are overlooked. But why? Were they too ahead of their time? Do they deserve the low public status they have? #stevenspielberg #alfredhitchcock Check out my l…
- Good Directors Who Made Bad Movies
Was this the beginning of the end for these prolific filmmakers? Guest Info Jeff York is a member of the Chicago Indie Critics, whose work you can catch at https://theestablishingshot.org/ Follow him on X @JeffYorkWriter . BlueSky@jeffyork…
- Fear Strikes Out-The Psychological Pain of Expectations
The pressures of becoming a professional athlete can drive one up the fence, as they did to Jimmy Piersall. In 1952, bipolar disorder wasn't assigned to Piersall, who suffered multiple mental breakdowns. After his first major episode, Pier…
- War of The Worlds Which is The Worse Version Than We Think?
Subscribe to YPA Reviews for more content. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQrUmfPvYdxuBYuvkAREhxA?view_as=public Go to https://www.ypareviews.com/ to read my written reviews and stay up to date on all of my newest podcast and YouTube con…
- Has Animal House Aged Poorly?
We take a look at a movie that's deemed by many to be the greatest comedy of all time. But how have its jokes aged? Jeff York is a member of the Chicago Indie Critics, whose work you can catch at https://theestablishingshot.org/ Follow him…
- What Makes The Naked Gun So Timeless
Being showered with rave reviews, The Naked Gun returns, but how does it compare to the original, and why do goofball comedies like it barely exist these days? Jeff York is a member of the Chicago Indie Critics, whose work you can catch at…
- Lenny-When Freedom of Speech is Threatened
In a long, sad American tradition, comics have been cancelled, arrested, and harassed for exercising their First Amendment rights. 1974's Lenny starring (the ironically now cancelled Dustin Hoffman) shows how far we've come and how much we…
- Plan 9 from Outer Space-What Makes a Good Bad Movie_
Ed Wood's best film is arguably one of the worst in the history of cinema. What constitutes a movie being "so bad it's good?" Is it unintentional laziness on the filmmaker's behalf? Technical errors, bad acting, all of the above? How does…
- United 93 What the Face of True Bravery Looks Like
While we all look up to the sky for a flying fictional hero this week, here’s a look at a group of heroes who put their lives on the line to save others when America was under attack. Paul Greengrass’s “United 93” is still the most heartwr…
- The American President-When America Represented Its People
Before there was The West Wing, Aaron Sorkin wrote The American President. A movie that represents the best qualities in America through a leader who exemplifies empathy over ego. Can America be great again? Only if our next President in c…
- Paths of Glory-When Evil Benefits From War
War! What is it good for? The ascension of the opportunists who profit off of it. Stanley Kubrick's first revered film portrays a picture of war that undermines notions of honor and bravery, instead highlighting how cowards thrive while th…
- _Andor_ is Far More Than Just Good Star Wars
Tony Gilroy creates a show not just about Star Wars but about the reality of political revolution that will reflect on current global conflicts for years to come. It will be a long time before we see another Disney show like this. Guest In…
- Fight Club-Overrated Machismo or Genuinely Fascinating_
David Fincher's celebrated film has been lauded as a brilliant commentary on classism and mental illness. But is it too blunt in its approach? Guest Info: Pat McDonald is a writer for Hollywood Chicago and Tour Guide for Chicago films! Pat…
- The Wrestler-Is About More Than Just Wrestling
Darren Aronofsky drops his montage-heavy, anxiety-driven shock fests to bring a melancholic pseudo-documentary film about the consequences of self-destructive failure and the loss of relevance. Jeff York is a member of the Chicago Indie Cr…
- Goodfellas-The Movie That Changed Mafia Films and Television Forever
If Francis Ford Coppola's Godfather films (Not You Part II!) mastered the mafia genre, then Martin Scorsese evolved it, leading to a string of films from other directors, including Scorsese himself, to mimic its style. Yet it's Goodfellas…
- Minisode 'Arcades & Love Songs The Ballad of Walter Day'-Billy Mitchell and Walter Day Interview
From The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters comes a somber follow-up documentary about Walter Day's music career. Walter and Billy spoke to me about their lives after The King of Kong, Walter's generosity, and his legal battle with the in…
- Is Temple Grandin Worth Its Classic Status?
HBO's Temple Grandin is a film that has garnered wide acclaim for its accurate portrayal of autism, highlighting the ability of individuals with autism to thrive. But will it be able to melt the hearts of both these autistic critics? Guest…
- Why the South Park Movie Speaks to Today
Trey Parker and Matt Stone hit the cultural jackpot in their "South Park" feature film, calling out all politically correct hypocrites. Guest Info Robert Kojder is a member of the Chicago Film Critics Association, Critics Choice Associatio…
- Why Conclave Could Not Have Released at a Better Time
We have a new Pope mere months after 'Conclave' was released in theaters. How does the religious thriller compare to what happens in real life? And what is its message regarding the evolution of the Vatican? Join us to find out. Guest Info…
- Is Ang Lee's Hulk Underappreciated?
Guest Info Sujewa Ekanayake is an independent NYC filmmaker who makes movies every year. You can find his work here https://www.youtube.com/@NYCIndieFilmmakerSujewa You can also find him on X @sujewafantastic Mark Krawczyk is a Wisconsin-b…
- The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters is a Classic Documentary
The tale of Steve Wiebe vs. Billy Mitchell is a funny, poignant David vs. Goliath story that goes far beyond video game scores. Steve Wiebe's story is a touching narrative about the everyday man who everyone can relate to, taking on a hot…