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.

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).

10-30
29:29

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."

10-23
41:24

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.

03-22
25:43

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.

03-15
46:13

Episode 72 - Golden Bachelor Episode 4 Reaction

Tensions rise as Kathy weaves her web. A Gen Xer and a Millennial try to understand pickleball.

01-12
01:16:20

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.

01-05
01:08:01

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.

12-29
57:17

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.

12-22
20:26

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!

10-22
01:08:29

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...)

07-25
28:33

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.

07-14
36:18

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

06-16
45:45

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.

05-19
39:55

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

04-07
23:57

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.

03-31
47:40

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.

03-24
25:57

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." 

03-10
28:59

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. 

03-01
13:46

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.

02-17
47:29

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.

02-10
17:36

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