Welcome to the Cynic Critic Society, a film podcast discussing new releases and different genres in the filmmaking industry. We will also at times debate films such as cult classics, and talk about the movie viewing experience. We hope to hear from you all about our takes and reviews! Thanks!
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Here we talk about Cinema and Socio-political discussions that are often not addressed much.
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Welcome to American Minutes, a podcast brimming with critical insights into US news, politics, and the day's happenings. Dive into the conversation with Will Tarashuk and an array of guests as they dissect the world of current affairs, examining the controversies that stir the nation. From the conservative right to the liberal left, the outspoken few to the quiet many, and all the intriguing antics wedged in between - American Minutes has it all. Tune in for an unfiltered view of America, on ...
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Serious conversations about pop country music, straight-to-TV holiday films, and other cultural accomplishments, with Andrea Grimes and Patrick Michels.
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Ep. 8: Our Top 10 movies of 2024, Golden Globes Outcomes
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55:30Hey there! We are back again to kick off this new year with a bang! We have been very busy the past year to come out with any content but I am here to tell you we are back! Today we will be talking about our top 10 movies of 2024 and our not so great movies of 2024. We will also be taking a look into the aftermath of the golden globes what it entai…
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Super Mario Bros Movie Review and The movie going experience
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54:42In this weeks episode we review and discuss the new movie released from Industry giant Illumination, The Super Mario Bros Movie! Join us as we deep dive and review this film as we list its pros and cons. we will also be discussing about our chaotic movie going experience we had while watching this film. Let us know how you feel about this film and …
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Shazam Fury of the Gods Review and Current state of comic book movies
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57:37In this (very late) weeks episode we deep dive on Shazam 2 and talk about all of its pros and cons. We also address the different responses the audience have had towards both this film and ant man. Then we discuss the future and current state of comic book movies and deciding whether its a quantity problem or a quality problem. Let us know what you…
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Antman and the Wasp Review, Scream 6 Review
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1:23:57Welcome to another double review! Today we give our take on the two films, Antman and the Wasp and Scream 6. We had fun with certain aspects of both films and critiques on other moments. Let us know how we did on our review and what you would give these films!By Bottom Feeders
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80 for Brady Review, Super Bowl Trailers breakdown
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1:04:09Hey everybody today we go over a movie we seen a couple of weeks ago and give our take on the trailers that came up during the big game last Sunday. Tell us how you feel about our takes and what did you think of 80 for Brady? Welcome to the Cynic Critic Society, a film podcast discussing new releases and different genres in the filmmaking industry.…
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In this quick last minute episode we go over the nominations for both the Oscars and the Razzies. We give a quick little review of the movies we have seen and give our picks for the top categories. We also discuss some films that were snubbed in our opinion. Let us know who you guys have winning in each category, and did we miss any movies that wer…
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Hey everyone! In todays episode we discuss the newly released movie directed by Will Merrick and Nick Johnson, Missing. We also talk about other movies we very much enjoyed in this same genre. How did you like this film or this genre? Let us know at.... Instagram Sebastian: death_c0reyy Amanda: chanhitsthefan Welcome to the Cynic Critic Society, a …
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Introductions, M3GAN, Puss in Boots
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1:15:34Welcome to the first ever episode of the Cynic Critic Society, a film podcast discussing new releases and different genres in the filmmaking industry. We will also at times debate films such as cult classics, and talk about the movie viewing experience. We hope to hear from you all about our takes and reviews! Thanks! In this episode we will be rev…
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In this episode, we discuss Inequalities that prevail in our society, the possible reasons behind them, how they sustain and how to possibly rectify them. Bhavana has joined us in this episode to lend her knowledge and expertise in sociology, political science, and Economics to this discussion. Listen to the full episode now to know what we have di…
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In this episode, we discuss censorship and its impact on art as well as the possibility of censorship being used to favor the people in power rather than do what it is meant to do. Zoheb Khan, A professional actor, published poet and Songwriter is joining us today to share his thoughts and insights in this episode. Listen to the full episode now to…
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Dissent - in Art, Media, and Movies.
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1:31:31As we discuss dissent in this episode, we are joined by Mrigesh Rajan Preom, host of 'The Idle Tribe Podcast' and Afsal Rehman, A dancer and literature enthusiast. Both bring in various perspectives and commentaries on different art forms and the existence of dissent within them. Let's Dive right in.…
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Jai Bhim - Film appreciation and discussion
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1:13:12In this instalment of the Cynical Podcast, I bring you a full episode dedicated to film appreciation as well as a critical discussion about the film 'JAI BHIM'. As my guest, Pravan and I discuss the film extensively, not refraining from criticizing and appreciating the film. we have also spoken about the idea of 'Dalit cinema' or 'the voices of the…
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This week we take a look into Biden's plan to fight crime and gun violence. We also take a look at California's plan to pay back rent for low income earners as well as their recovery plans. Quick bits, shenanigan's, and more.By WillyT Productions
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This week we do a super deep dive into the potential housing crisis that is facing this country. Wall Street is buying up homes. We discuss if it's a good or a bad thing and what it means for everyday Americans.By WillyT Productions
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This week we do a deep dive into Anthony Fauci and his leaked emails. Find out how difficult it was to do research for this week's episode and how the media covered the emails. The 2nd story is all about Joe Manchin and the death of Biden's Presidency.If you want to be a guest on our podcast and have your opinion be heard please do not hesitate to …
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Topics discussed include Florida's law restricting social media platforms from banning politicians, NYC is set to open schools in the Fall, but will it actually happen, Chris Cuomo breaking every moral rule in journalism, and red states banning critical race theory.All of our sources are below:Florida law against social media banshttps://roguerocke…
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After a month off Will and Nash are back to catch up on everything we missed over the past few weeks. They explain why they took some time off and how important a break from the 24hour news cycle is critical.TopicsNew CDC Guidelines and Government / Private companies responsesUnemployment numbers and why workers aren’t going back to workProject ver…
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AM 05: Good News, Bad News, Weird News
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1:13:37This week on the podcast we take a look at a few more Quick Bits focused around the Border Wall. AOC's donation pool. and The Rock running for president? From there we take a look at airlines dedicating their time to diversity and the publics response. Intel want to put a "bleep" filter in videogames, so that's fun. We finish up doing a deep dive i…
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Welcome to the new show, same as the old show. This week Will and Nash debut the brand new show talking about a plethora of stories this week. Topics include the filibuster, Joe Biden not giving a press conference, a new law proposed in Kentucky, Andrew Cuomo, Rand Paul and more.By WillyT Productions
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We are LIVE for the very first time on American Minutes. We talk about the state of Utah trying to pass a law to ban pornography on all devices. This brings up a debate around free speech, privacy, and the damage porn does to children. If you want to be a guest on our podcast and have your opinion be heard please do not hesitate to reach out to us.…
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AM 04: The Old Town Road Straight to Hell
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1:11:11This week we discuss the Lil Nas X music video and conservatives losing their minds over it. We also discuss Florida banning vaccine passports and the legality / morality of passports in general. We also have a few quick hits of the MLB moving the All Star game out of Georgia in response to their voting laws, Mayor Pete's terrible idea on a "mileag…
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This week on the podcast we take a look at the shooting in Boulder Colorado and the fallout from it. We discuss the quick assumption that the shooter was white and how the narrative shifted once it was released that he was not. We do a deep dive into mass shooting statistics and question why gang violence is left out of the stats and reporting. Fin…
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Indian Cinema and Bollywood - A critical discussion
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57:48In this episode, My friend Pravan pandurangan D joins me as we are doing a critical analysis of Bollywood as the face of Indian cinema and we try to compare it with other Indian cinemas. The purpose of this episode was not to decide who's on top or who's the best. It rather attempts to understand the shortcomings of cinema in India.…
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Let It Stream Episode 4: Cynics and Grinches
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40:57Round four in Patrick and Andrea's festive tournament features cynics and grinches finding the holiday spirit in some unlikely places. The films up this time are: The Nine Lives of Christmas (2014, Hallmark) Holiday in the Wild (2019, Netflix) Holidate (2020, Netflix) Operation Christmas Drop (2020, Netflix)…
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Round three in Patrick and Andrea's festive tournament features a holiday visit to the small towns of St. Martinville, Snow Falls, Idyllwild and Nelson Creek: Christmas on the Bayou (2013, Lifetime) The Christmas Inheritance (2017, Netflix) Naughty & Nice (2014, Hallmark) The Christmas Calendar (2017, Hallmark) Our theme music: Christmas Rap by Kev…
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Round two in Patrick and Andrea's festive tournament to pick a winner among 16 straight-to-TV holiday romance movies. The theme this time: time travel: 12 Dates of Christmas (2011, ABC Family) The Spirit of Christmas (2015, Lifetime) Correcting Christmas (2014, ION/MarVista) The Knight Before Christmas (2019, Netflix) Strongly recommended: Kevin St…
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Patrick and Andrea are pitting 16 holiday romance films against each other in a festive tournament to determine which straight-to-TV release reigns supreme. First up, four films about royalty: "A Christmas Prince," "The Princess Switch," "Christmas With A Prince" and "A Christmas in Royal Fashion." Our theme music: Christmas Rap by Kevin MacLeod Li…
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Nope Country Episode 8: What Makes an Artist Real Country?
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22:06With help from our listeners, and with questionable success, we try to answer the most bedeviling question in country music: What makes an artist real country? Artists discussed in this episode include: Kenny Chesney, Dolly Parton, Keith Urban, Eric Church, Hank Williams, plus a brief reference — "mamas, trains, trucks and prison" — to David Allan …
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Nope Country Episode 7: The Country Authenticity Index
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31:54We rank 20 Nashville stars according to their country-ness, and with help from a listener survey, we introduce some metrics to the age-old question of who is real country.By Patrick Michels and Andrea Grimes
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After enduring the 1980 film "Urban Cowboy," Andrea and Patrick try to understand the strange power it had over the nation upon its release, how it made country cool and remade Nashville in ways that endure today. Also, why you should skip the movie and watch a Midland music video instead.By Patrick Michels and Andrea Grimes
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Andrea and Patrick discuss a recent Dwight Yoakam show and Don McLeese's biography, "A Thousand Miles from Nowhere," on the way to discussing Dwight's signature brand of weirdness; his country sexpot persona; and why you had better run if you see him hatless (at least if you are Jodie Foster).By Patrick Michels and Andrea Grimes
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Nope Country Episode 4: This Machine Kills Fascists
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35:13Andrea and Patrick take a quick tour through the hot country charts; we talk Sam Hunt, Kane Brown and the future of country; and we ask, in the wake of Charlottesville, who in Nashville is speaking up about racism?By Patrick Michels and Andrea Grimes
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Nope Country Episode 3: Mr. Haggard Goes to Washington
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39:14Most of Nashville is treading lightly around politics in the Trump era, but it wasn't always this way. We discuss how country first embraced the GOP, riffing on J. Lester Feder's work on Nixon and Nashville. Then we consider political messaging from Brad Paisley and the Brothers Osborne. Also: "celebrity cornhole challenge."…
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