Polarized

It's a birthday pick this week as we take a trip by horse, car, and bubble into the mind of Darren Aronofsky. In a true polarizing episode we go back and forth on love and criticism for the director's big swings. Critics: 53% Audience: 74%

The Polarized Kingdom is hosting a couple of very special guests for a discussion of an adaptation of a classic piece of literature, that turns out to be a classic piece of film as well. We hail the genius casting, use of modern sports movie storytelling, and highlight our favorite hats. Audience: 59% Critics: 79%

In a very special episode, the Polarized guys and a returning guest visit the world of underground Detroit rap battles but still have a hard time not talking about how great Michael Shannon is. We question the rhythm of the rhymes, evaluate Eminem as an actor, and have a hard time not thinking of Scary Movie 3. Critics: 75% Audience: 54%

What happens when two Jesse Eisenbergs are polarized against each other? Have you ever wondered what the hosts' favorite nuts are? How do you manifest a non-charming Wallace Shawn performance? All these questions are discussed, and more, on this week's episode of PolarizedPod!Critics: 83% Audience: 59%

We are taking a trip back to a high school in 2006 that is populated by 30 year olds who are all obsessed with John Tucker. We discuss whether the movie holds up almost 20 years later, rave about the soundtrack reminiscent of our own high school years, and question why murder was never really an option. Critics: 28% Audience: 69%

In this especially special episode, we break down the very concept of movies before sharing our history with rock biopics as well as comedies from this era. After giggling our way through the episode, we end with another game of "What's That Ranking?". THEY PODCAST SO HARD.Critics: 75% Audience: 57%

We are jumping into a cult classic movie that wasn't polarizing enough to warrant a remake. In our discussion of the House of Roads we delve into the sensuality, fits, and mindset of James Dalton (Patrick Swayze), revel in the size of the explosions, and find a strange comparison to True Detective: Night Country. Critics: 41% Audience: 67%

In this episode we attempt to lighten an Oliver Stone blind spot in our film watching history. We commend Val Kilmer on a legendary performance, attempt to parse the man from the myth, and share our history with the music. Critics: 56% Audience: 79%

In our discussion of Vanilla Sky we highlight our favorite one-liners, share our feelings on the cast, and question the use of music by Cameron Crowe. And we wrap up the episode with a brand new game!Critics: 43% Audience: 72%

In anticipation for the Dune Part Two, we are discussing the previous attempt to bring Frank Herbert's novels to the big screen. As we compare the modern take with David Lynch's film we highlight grasshopper Guild Space Navigators, milking cats for antidote, and dig into the behind the scenes drama as we read from his autobiography, Room to Dream.Critics : 37% Audience: 65%

Welcome to the wacky world of PolarizedPod! On this episode we discuss a movie that has it all: a paralyzed Christopher Walken calling out hits, a disfigured Christopher Lloyd playing dirty movies, and a bonkers script paired with the tone of Pulp Fiction. Critics: 37% Audience: 72%

In this episode we discuss the world of Wonka and try to determine who handles the material best. Throughout the discussion we hash out the Johnny Depp performance, question the time and money devoted to squirrels, and take to task the critics who loved this movie. Critics: 83% Audience:51%

POLARIZEDPOD IS BACK WITH A VENGEANCE.Critics: 59% Audience: 83%

Polarizing Movies 100 is in session and today's lesson comes from Mona Lisa Smile, where Julia Roberts teaches us to consider a polarizing movie from 2003 featuring a host of up and coming actors and actresses. We revel in the cast and ache for better direction as we hash out discourse from audiences and critics.

It's a silly movie and this is a silly episode. Our special guest tells a tragic story of popcorn loss while at a screening of Keanu, we play the Brandini drinking game, and finish off with a few rounds of Magnetized: Keanu Reeves Edition. Happy 100th episode!Critics: 78% Audience: 55%

We are going back in time to 1960 to review the oldest movie in the PolarizedPod catalogue. With drinks in hand we make comparisons to the remake, imagine what the movie would be like if they were allowed more than one take, and play a rousing new game of "Smoke or "Fire. Critics: 48% Audience: 81%

Happy Holidays from Polarized Pod! Before we take a romp through a gratuitously violent sequel, we talk about what we're watching and try to decide our favorite Christmas movie. Critics: 35% Audience: 62%

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On a special Halloween night recording we talk a lot about a movie that has little to say. Before that we share our favorite Halloween candy, discuss what we're watching, and hash out the good, bad , and ugly of streaming services producing movies. Critics: 81% Audience: 56%

In order to continue the spooky season festivities, we chose an audience favored movie that came out in the year of our Lord, 2023. With our resident Russel Crowe expert we banter about exorcism movies, celebrate the explosive final act, and play a riveting game of Review Blitz: Russel Crowe Edition. Critics: 49% Audience: 81%