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Critique Revolve is a show dedicated to film and media. From film and television reviews to media theory the hosts discuss, analyze and breakdown your favorite media with an aim to understanding not just the art but the trajectory of media itself.
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Special bonus episode: Thomas’ Everything But the Kitchen Sink.In this episode, we look at what made ‘80s blockbusters like Indiana Jones, Ghostbusters, and Back to the Future feel “original”—and whether that really holds up. We also dive into how postmodern theory messes with the whole idea of originality, especially now that Hollywood is all-in on...
A spinoff podcast hosted and curated by Ryan Denton. In this special, previously Patreon-exclusive episode, Ryan leads a fan-driven discussion on John Carpenter’s 1981 action film starring Kurt Russel. This episode dives into the thrills, tropes, and lasting impact of the film, capturing the spirit of pure 80s action cinema. Host(s) Ryan, Dave, Mike
Special bonus episode: Thomas’ Everything But the Kitchen Sink. This episode interrogates Hollywood’s growing tendency to frame films around so-called “counter-narratives”—stories that challenge authority, sympathize with the outsider, and question dominant power structures. But are these films truly radical, or are they simply echoing the language and aesthetics of socialist or Marxist thought without fully...
In this episode of Critique Revolve, we examine the sudden and deeply consequential news that Netflix plans to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery—a deal that, if approved, would fundamentally reshape the film and television landscape. While Paramount’s competing $108.4 billion bid raises its own ideological and industrial concerns, Netflix’s $82.7 billion move signals something more structural:...
Critique Revolve Presents: Bullet Time – 80s Action RewindA spinoff podcast hosted and curated by Ryan Denton. In this special Patreon-exclusive early preview, Ryan leads a fan-driven discussion of the 1987 action classic starring Dolph Lundgren. This episode dives into the thrills, tropes, and lasting impact of the film, capturing the spirit of pure 80s...
![Wicked: For Good [Review]](https://RMDMedia.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/revolve188_wickedforgood.jpg "Wicked: For Good [Review]")
In this episode, we revisit the land of Oz to break down Wicked: For Good, the highly anticipated sequel to a film that—much to our surprise—we genuinely loved. But where the first installment offered emotional weight, rich world-building, and a narrative that earned its impact, this sequel falters. The heart may be in the right...
![Nuremberg [Review]](https://RMDMedia.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/revolve187promo1.jpg "Nuremberg [Review]")
In this episode, we examine Nuremberg (2025), James Vanderbilt’s ambitious yet uneven historical drama that charts psychiatrist Douglas Kelley’s attempt to determine Hermann Göring’s sanity during the Nuremberg Trials. Despite its powerful performances—especially Russell Crowe’s chilling turn as Göring—the film struggles with tonal inconsistency and a fractured identity that undercuts its moral and psychological depth....
![Blue Moon [Review]](https://RMDMedia.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/revolve186promo1.jpg "Blue Moon [Review]")
In this episode, we dive into Richard Linklater’s Blue Moon, starring Ethan Hawke as lyricist Lorenz Hart, the brilliant yet self-destructive half of the legendary songwriting duo Rodgers and Hart. Host(s) Mike, Dave
![Black Phone 2 [Review]](https://RMDMedia.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/revolve185promo.jpg "Black Phone 2 [Review]")
In this episode, we dive into Black Phone 2 (2025), Scott Derrickson’s follow-up to his 2021 supernatural hit. We explore how the film effectively shifts from the psychological textures of 1970s horror to the visceral slasher aesthetics of the 1980s, expanding its world while maintaining its emotional and supernatural core. From its stylistic evolution to...
![Anemone [Review]](https://RMDMedia.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/revolve184promo1.jpg "Anemone [Review]")
In this episode, we dive deep into Anemone (2025), Ronan Day-Lewis’s striking directorial debut starring his father, Daniel Day-Lewis, in his first performance since Phantom Thread. We explore how this psychological drama dissects trauma through performance, aesthetic precision, and arthouse formalism—challenging audiences to engage emotionally and intellectually rather than passively consume. Host(s) Mike, Thomas
As summer 2025 comes to a close, we break down the movie season that was: the highs, the lows, and the box office stories that shaped the year. From breakout hits to high-profile disappointments, we look at how Hollywood’s summer slate measured up — and what it reveals about the industry’s current state. More than...
![Eleanor the Great [Review]](https://RMDMedia.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/revolve182promo1.jpg "Eleanor the Great [Review]")
In this episode, we dive into Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut Eleanor the Great (2025), a 98-minute drama starring June Squibb, Erin Kellyman, Jessica Hecht, and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Premiering at Cannes’ Un Certain Regard before its September release, the film follows a ninety-year-old widow navigating grief, memory, and belonging in New York City. We unpack Johansson’s...
![Him [Review]](https://RMDMedia.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/revolve181promo1.jpg "Him [Review]")
In this episode, we dive into Him (2025) — directed by Justin Tipping and produced by Jordan Peele, Ian Cooper, Win Rosenfeld, and Jamal M. Watson for Monkeypaw Productions. Starring Marlon Wayans, Tyriq Withers, Julia Fox, and Tim Heidecker, the film explores the exploitation of youth athletes and the hidden costs associated with the pursuit...
![Nobody 2 [Review]](https://RMDMedia.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/revolve179promo1a.jpg "Nobody 2 [Review]")
In today’s episode, we plunge into Nobody 2, the wild and bloody sequel that takes Bob Odenkirk’s suburban dad-turned-assassin, Hutch Mansell, on a vacation that explodes—literally. Directed by Timo Tjahjanto and written by Derek Kolstad and Aaron Rabin, this 89-minute adrenaline blast drops the Mansell family into Plummerville, a dilapidated Midwestern town hiding a corrupt...
![The Fantastic Four: First Steps [Review]](https://RMDMedia.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/revolve177promo2.jpg "The Fantastic Four: First Steps [Review]")
We break down Fantastic Four—an excellent superhero film that’s fun, full of heart, and proof that simplicity, when grounded in strong structure and resonant themes, can still shine. With some of the best VFX in recent memory, Fantastic Four marks a confident first step for Marvel’s iconic team. Host(s) Michael Flores, Thomas Cowley
![Eddington [Review/Breakdown]](https://RMDMedia.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/revolve176promo1.jpg "Eddington [Review/Breakdown]")
In this episode, we dive deep into Eddington (2025), Ari Aster’s latest and most provocative film to date—a 149-minute neo-Western black comedy set against the backdrop of a fictional mayoral standoff in pandemic-era New Mexico. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone, and Austin Butler, Eddington offers more than just political satire; it’s a Rorschach...
Join us for a lively roundtable discussion where multiple hosts dive into James Gunn’s Superman, the bold foundation for DC’s new cinematic era. Expect heated debates, passionate opinions, and sharply contrasting perspectives as we unpack Gunn’s vision, its impact on the Man of Steel, and what it means for the future of the DC Universe....
![Jurassic World: Rebirth [Review]](https://RMDMedia.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/revolve174promo1.jpg "Jurassic World: Rebirth [Review]")
If you took every logical flaw, narrative misstep, and character inconsistency from the Jurassic Park franchise, crammed them into one film, stripped away all sense of consequence, intelligence, or accountability—and then dialed the collective IQ of the characters down to single digits—you’d get Jurassic World: Rebirth. A movie so baffling in its execution, it makes...
![M3GAN 2.0 [Review/Discussion]](https://RMDMedia.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/revolve173promo1.jpg "M3GAN 2.0 [Review/Discussion]")
M3GAN 2.0 is more than just a slick sci-fi thriller—it deepens the franchise’s themes with pressing questions about AI ethics, sentience, and the militarization of empathy. While it’s a different kind of film than the first—more action-heavy and morally reflective—that isn’t a bad thing; the shift allows it to explore broader implications of human-machine relations...
In this episode of Critique Revolve, the team discusses the upcoming summer movie season and whether it could be the one that revitalizes studios and theaters, thanks to a lineup of major blockbusters and strategic counter-programming. Host(s) Bobby Doherty, Thomas Cowley, Michael Flores, Dave Sabal
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excellent show!