Casually Critical Podcast

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What is Casually Critical to you, and how can we make it better for season 4? You can take the survey to now by clicking the link listed in our bio or in the description for our new episode titled 'A Special Announcement for Season Four'.

As mentioned in a previous episode about "what defines a Christmas movie", Daniel and James decided to see just how Chirstmas-y Narnia: The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe is. On the Christmas side of things, 'Narnia' probably has the makings of about 20% of a Christmas movie, but boy oh boy is it still worth watching! If you haven't seen it in a while (or even since release), there's a lot to talk about, so check it out and listen to our review afterwards. Merry Christmas, all!

Yeah, we did it. By your request, we finished Rings of Power to better inform our opinion on the new multi-million-dollar streaming series. I gotta say, Guess Who? Sauron Edition is quite a ride. A big, beautiful, messy ride. Come hear more where all podcasts are found.

I do declare, I am most perturbed to inform you all that a Glass french Onion soup is not agreeable to the average gustation of a detective such as yours truly. I am in great need of another curious envelope o' cash to foot the outrageous invoices I now find stacked at the door of my room in the ICU!
Daniel and James got the chance to catch Glass Onion in theatres, so for those of you catching it on Netflix in a few weeks, check out the review!

Thank for all who submitted questions for our newest Casual Correspondence! Daniel and James talk fan theories, blockbusters, and movie scores in another listener-led Q&A. If YOU have any questions for Daniel and James for the next one, be sure to comment or send us a DM!

We had the honor of talking Marvel, marketing, and feminism with friend-of-the-podcast Abbey Frisco in our She-Hulk review. Come join us on our lime-toned trip through the deep waters of Marvel's series problem, modern politics in media, and defining true representation.

Okay, inhale...through the nostrils, please. Y'smell that? That's the smell of...America. Of freedom. Of...to***co?
Aaron Eckert stars in Thank You for Smoking, a movie about to***co lobbyists in America. James and Daniel soak in the black comedy and all it has to say...by not saying it.
Catch our review wherever you listen to podcasts.

Wowzers, Tom is very very excited about our Top Gun: Maverick review. Did you know he does all of his own excitement right there on set, no doubles?
Doing a bit of catch-up on our social media updates. If you Follow us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, you may have heard this already, but if not, welcome and enjoy!

Do YOU have questions for Daniel and James about film, animation, streaming, or entertainment? Now is the time to bring your queries of all shapes and sizes (from 'How has Hollywood affected our perception of countries outside of the U.S.?' to 'Which on-screen Sean Bean death is your favorite?') and lay them humbly at our doorstep for our answering pleasure. Feel free to send us a DM or answer questions on our Stories this week (11/15).

I bet not one of you even knew there was a THIRD God's Not Dead, but a FOURTH? That's right, for a very special episode of Casually Critical we bring on our first guest Pastor Dan Chapin to analyze God's Not Dead 4: We The People!

We're not scared, you're scared! 😨
How does such a hauntingly human story come from the cold vacuum of space? Listen to our review of Alien and find out!

Two important things to know about this episode prior to listening:
1. It's about rings
2. There aren't any rings
For you Lord of the Rings fans still on the fence, check out this episode and find out if Rings of Power is a show worth watching!

Some movies come and go without thought. Others reign in the collective conscious in infamy or greatness. Then...there's Hoodwinked. How does it stand out from the rest? Find out in Casually Critical's newest review!

Jimmy N and Danny C over at the Auditory & Entertainment department have put something together that is not Lumon-compliant and we higher-ups encourage all of you to DISREGARD what they've said about our company. All who disregard this direct order will be sent to the break room promptly.

Get your sunflower spitoons and a jaw fulla chaw as we ball hard and ball *with frugality*.
Do you like baseball, math, and Brad Pitt's weathered visage? Then you should check out our new review of Moneyball, out where all podcasts are found.

How was racial reconciliation tackled in 1967? Let's see what Hollywood says here in "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?"
If you came to find out WHAT is for dinner, I'm sorry to say I don't know, and how did you get into my house?

Wow, Po, we are so flattered. It's good to know that Kung Fu Panda loves us just as much as we love Kung Fu Panda.
Join us for our Kung Fu Panda 3 review, where we unpack its villain, action, and make predictions for the 4th movie coming in 2024.

Come join us at Casually Critical for an audio-only origami tutorial, ft. Kubo and his two strings. Strange guy, but look, Daniel can tell you what to wear tomorrow to attract the love of your life via cootie catcher! One, two, three, green? You're more of an autumn, but we'll make it work.
We're reviewing Kubo and the Two Strings - a real doozy of a stop motion fantasy epic. Listen where podcasts are found!

Prince Edward, #1 New York Enjoyer, popping in to get your thoughts on the newest episode of Casually Critical, in which our heroic co-hosts review Enchanted (2007)! What are your thoughts on their review? Do your thoughts differ? I am most eager to know! (and I order you as crown prince of Andalasia to do so.)
Shoutout to our friend Milan for recommending this movie! Check out the review now!

Does a confederate movie belong on streaming services? How should we respond to historical media with historical opinions? How many main characters should die in a single day before the viewer starts to raise an eyebrow and suspect foul play?
All these questions are answered and more on our newest episode for your listening enjoyment.

Attention all legally justified pirates! Would the owner of a cherrywood schooner with an impaled sea serpent on the mast please report to the front? You left your lanterns on. Thank you.
Daniel & James are seeing what's fresh in animation with Netflix's The Sea Beast. Come and find out why they think it's worth the watch.

For our 50th episode of Casually Critical, we thought we'd open the door for some Q&A - and wow, you guys delivered quite a few Q's! Thank you all for reaching out - our new Casual Correspondence episode is now up wherever podcasts are heard!

Po bada kapee noor minions 2: dif de gru idsaa en bapple, spotify, sif wherever to bebada da podcasts. Newaga pacoil yee kis's gierei metamorphosis thru ta sheer meyay de digging dopa yee unleashing tu uke beast.
(Come check out our Minions 2: Rise of Gru review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Observe Daniel and James's spiritual metamorphosis through the sheer power of digging deep and unleashing your inner beast.)

"Miek, write that down, it's comedy gold!"
Daniel and James come out swinging in this review of Thor: Love and Thunder. Can podcast favorite director Taika Waititi pull through once again? Find out on all platforms that podcasts are found.

Who knew this movie, after traumatizing countless kiddos, would be a masterpiece upon rewatch? Join us this week for Daniel and James's review of Prince of Egypt.

Here at Casually Critical, we air on the side of the eccentric. Hence, Eddie Munson shall be the first (and only) to rep our merch - in tandem with announcing that our Stranger Things 4 review is finally up wherever podcasts have a home!

It's okay Bo, you can come out now. No? O-okay, you just sit tight then. Big fan!
Well, that blows my chances of becoming Bo Burnham's best friend, but at least Casually Critical has a piping hot new review of Burnham's existential special, INSIDE.

This week Daniel and James compare Disney's latest animated musical, Encanto (2021) to Frozen (2013) - which defined the modern formula for Disney as a whole. Can Encanto step out of the shadow of the looming tower of beach towels, doll houses, and plushies that is the Frozen franchise?

Folks, the Riddler has left a trail, and it all leads to this. Daniel and James take a big swing and review the divisive The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson.
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