<![CDATA[Forget The Critics]]>Forget The Critics is a weekly movie and TV podcast hosted by Aaron and Libby, bringing two completely different viewing perspectives to the screen. One host has grown up watching hundreds of movies, while the other is still catching up on many of the classics and cultural touchstones everyone talks about.

Whether they agree, clash, or completely flip expectations, Aaron and Libby prove that you don’t need to be professional critics to have a valid opinion on film. If you’re tired of overanalyzed reviews and just want authentic conversations about movies, hit play and Forget The Critics.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 08:34:03 GMTMon, 05 Jan 2026 20:36:48 GMT60Aaron Hage and Libby Collins<p><b>Forget The Critics</b> is a weekly movie and TV podcast hosted by Aaron and Libby, bringing two completely different viewing perspectives to the screen. One host has grown up watching hundreds of movies, while the other is still catching up on many of the classics and cultural touchstones everyone talks about.</p><p>Whether they agree, clash, or completely flip expectations, Aaron and Libby prove that you don’t need to be professional critics to have a valid opinion on film. If you’re tired of overanalyzed reviews and just want authentic conversations about movies, hit play and <b>Forget The Critics</b>.</p>episodicAaron Hage and Libby Collinsaaronthage33@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Spiderman Homecoming & Thor Ragnarok Review | Forget The Critics Ep. 19]]>Forget The Critics Ep. 19: Libby finally watched Spider-Man: Homecoming for the FIRST time… and her reaction was NOT what Aaron expected.

In this episode of Forget The Critics, we break down:

  • Why Spider-Man Homecoming feels so different
  • The biggest problems with Tom Holland’s Spider-Man
  • Whether Tony Stark helped or HURT Peter Parker
  • Vulture’s shocking twist
  • Hidden MCU easter eggs most fans missed
  • Marvel fan criticisms we actually agree with

Was Spider-Man Homecoming overhyped… or underrated?

Comment your MCU ranking below and let us know whose side you’re on 👀

🎬 Subscribe for Libby’s full Marvel first-watch journey every week!

#SpiderManHomecoming #Marvel #SpiderMan #MCU #TomHolland #MarvelPodcast #MovieReview #ForgetTheCritics

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction
00:39 Spider-Man Homecoming Review
11:24 Why Spider-Man Works
21:10 Vulture Twist Discussion
24:06 Critics Debate Segment
26:51 Easter Eggs You Missed
30:42 Final Ratings + Outro

]]>64d9ba5c-cae9-4bae-9a2d-e6c89ec78dacTue, 19 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>Forget The Critics Ep. 19: Libby finally watched Spider-Man: Homecoming for the FIRST time… and her reaction was NOT what Aaron expected.</p><p>In this episode of Forget The Critics, we break down:</p><ul><li>Why Spider-Man Homecoming feels so different</li><li>The biggest problems with Tom Holland’s Spider-Man</li><li>Whether Tony Stark helped or HURT Peter Parker</li><li>Vulture’s shocking twist</li><li>Hidden MCU easter eggs most fans missed</li><li>Marvel fan criticisms we actually agree with</li></ul><p>Was Spider-Man Homecoming overhyped… or underrated?</p><p>Comment your MCU ranking below and let us know whose side you’re on 👀</p><p>🎬 Subscribe for Libby’s full Marvel first-watch journey every week!</p><p>#SpiderManHomecoming #Marvel #SpiderMan #MCU #TomHolland #MarvelPodcast #MovieReview #ForgetTheCritics</p><p></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 Introduction<br />00:39 Spider-Man Homecoming Review<br />11:24 Why Spider-Man Works<br />21:10 Vulture Twist Discussion<br />24:06 Critics Debate Segment<br />26:51 Easter Eggs You Missed<br />30:42 Final Ratings + Outro</p>no01:06:04Spiderman Homecoming & Thor Ragnarok Review | Forget The Critics Ep. 19full<![CDATA[Guardians Of The Galaxy Review & Marvel Trivia | Forget The Critics Ep. 18]]>In Forget The Critics Ep. 18: Libby watches Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 for the FIRST TIME… and we have a lot to talk about. 👀

Was Guardians Vol. 2 a letdown compared to the first movie? We break down:

Yondu’s emotional story
Ego as a Marvel villain
the soundtrack
the humor
common fan criticisms
hidden Easter eggs most people missed

Plus, we finish the episode with Marvel Phase 1 & Phase 2 trivia… and things get VERY competitive. 😭

If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and let us know your Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 rating in the comments!

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
02:27 Yondu STEALS the Movie
11:21 Guardians Vol. 2 Critics Debate
18:21 Easter Eggs You Missed
25:20 Marvel Trivia Gets HEATED

]]>b9110f4d-e703-46b5-8d8b-d5a138c086b2Thu, 14 May 2026 16:07:45 GMT<p>In Forget The Critics Ep. 18: Libby watches Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 for the FIRST TIME… and we have a lot to talk about. 👀<br /><br />Was Guardians Vol. 2 a letdown compared to the first movie? We break down:<br /><br />Yondu’s emotional story<br />Ego as a Marvel villain<br />the soundtrack<br />the humor<br />common fan criticisms<br />hidden Easter eggs most people missed<br /><br />Plus, we finish the episode with Marvel Phase 1 &amp; Phase 2 trivia… and things get VERY competitive. 😭<br /><br />If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and let us know your Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 rating in the comments!<br /> <br />Chapters:<br />00:00 Introduction<br />02:27 Yondu STEALS the Movie<br />11:21 Guardians Vol. 2 Critics Debate<br />18:21 Easter Eggs You Missed<br />25:20 Marvel Trivia Gets HEATED<br /><br /></p>no00:57:3418Guardians Of The Galaxy Review & Marvel Trivia | Forget The Critics Ep. 18full<![CDATA[Captain America: Civil War & Doctor Strange Review | Forget The Critics Ep. 17]]>The conversation delves into the complexity of character perspectives and the moral ambiguity present in the movie. It explores the conflict of perspectives, impact of past events, and the complexity of moral dilemmas. The role of Bucky in the conflict, revelations, and emotional impact are also discussed. Additionally, the debate on the movie's title and the introduction of new characters are highlighted, along with negative aspects and the discussion on missing characters. The conversation covers the reliance of the villain's plan on luck in Captain America: Civil War, the impact of the airport scene on tension, screen time distribution, and character development in Doctor Strange.

Takeaways

  • Complexity of character perspectives
  • Moral ambiguity in the movie Villain's plan relies heavily on luck
  • Screen time distribution in Captain America: Civil War
  • Airport scene and its impact on tension
  • Character development in Doctor Strange

Chapters

  • 00:00 Debate on the Movie's Title
  • 45:02 Character Development in Doctor Strange
]]>350a7b5c-871e-46b9-b906-58b0ff52f5c8Tue, 05 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the complexity of character perspectives and the moral ambiguity present in the movie. It explores the conflict of perspectives, impact of past events, and the complexity of moral dilemmas. The role of Bucky in the conflict, revelations, and emotional impact are also discussed. Additionally, the debate on the movie's title and the introduction of new characters are highlighted, along with negative aspects and the discussion on missing characters. The conversation covers the reliance of the villain's plan on luck in Captain America: Civil War, the impact of the airport scene on tension, screen time distribution, and character development in Doctor Strange.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Complexity of character perspectives</li><li>Moral ambiguity in the movie Villain's plan relies heavily on luck</li><li>Screen time distribution in Captain America: Civil War</li><li>Airport scene and its impact on tension</li><li>Character development in Doctor Strange</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Debate on the Movie's Title</li><li>45:02 Character Development in Doctor Strange</li></ul>no01:02:3417Captain America: Civil War & Doctor Strange Review | Forget The Critics Ep. 17full<![CDATA[Ant-Man & Phase 2 Ranked | Forget The Critics Ep. 16]]>Aaron and Libby close out Phase 2 with Ant-Man — and for the first time, Libby is genuinely disappointed by a Marvel movie. They break down what works, what doesn't, and why the MCU villain formula is getting old. Then they rank all six Phase 2 films and debate the best heroes, villains, and moments of the phase. Phase 3 starts next week with Captain America: Civil War.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro

0:51 – Ant-Man ties into the MCU

2:28 – Ant-Man vs Falcon scene

4:33 – The story & second chances

5:08 – Why Libby didn't like this movie

10:23 – The humor

15:34 – Overused villain formula rant

18:10 – Common Criticism: Yellow Jacket

20:02 – Is Ant-Man a filler movie?

22:51 – Phase 2 Full Rankings (worst to best)

34:01 – Favorite hero, villain & moments of Phase 2

40:50 – What's next: Phase 3 begins with Civil War

]]>7dbb1ca1-4a7a-4680-9e3c-c65a1217e323Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>Aaron and Libby close out Phase 2 with Ant-Man — and for the first time, Libby is genuinely disappointed by a Marvel movie. They break down what works, what doesn't, and why the MCU villain formula is getting old. Then they rank all six Phase 2 films and debate the best heroes, villains, and moments of the phase. Phase 3 starts next week with Captain America: Civil War. </p><p></p><p>Timestamps: </p><p>0:00 – Intro </p><p>0:51 – Ant-Man ties into the MCU </p><p>2:28 – Ant-Man vs Falcon scene </p><p>4:33 – The story &amp; second chances </p><p>5:08 – Why Libby didn't like this movie </p><p>10:23 – The humor </p><p>15:34 – Overused villain formula rant </p><p>18:10 – Common Criticism: Yellow Jacket </p><p>20:02 – Is Ant-Man a filler movie? </p><p>22:51 – Phase 2 Full Rankings (worst to best) </p><p>34:01 – Favorite hero, villain &amp; moments of Phase 2 </p><p>40:50 – What's next: Phase 3 begins with Civil War</p>no00:41:3516Ant-Man & Phase 2 Ranked | Forget The Critics Ep. 16full<![CDATA[Guardians Of The Galaxy & Avengers Age Of Ultron | Forget The Critics Ep. 15]]>In this conversation, we explore the refreshing humor and character dynamics in the movie 'Guardians of the Galaxy.' We delve into the unique mix of humor and action, the dynamic of the Guardians, the comic relief provided by Groot and Rocket, the importance of the Guardians in the MCU, and a debate on movie criticisms. The conversation concludes with closing thoughts and audience engagement. The conversation delves into the dynamics of teamwork and unity among the Avengers, the divide among the team, the final battle and sacrifices, Tony Stark's decision-making, his intelligence and responsibility, the role of Nick Fury, Ultron as a villain, the battle scene and character contributions, criticism and defense of the movie, and Marvel's Phase Three and beyond.

Takeaways

  • Refreshing humor
  • Character dynamics Teamwork and unity in Avengers
  • Character development and screen time
  • Criticism of Ultron's portrayal

Chapters

  • 00:00 Debating Movie Criticisms
  • 36:41 Closing Thoughts and Audience Engagement
  • 01:06:21 Marvel's Phase Three and Beyond
]]>7d8c4a08-dd97-480f-942d-d37d04909a2cTue, 21 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>In this conversation, we explore the refreshing humor and character dynamics in the movie 'Guardians of the Galaxy.' We delve into the unique mix of humor and action, the dynamic of the Guardians, the comic relief provided by Groot and Rocket, the importance of the Guardians in the MCU, and a debate on movie criticisms. The conversation concludes with closing thoughts and audience engagement. The conversation delves into the dynamics of teamwork and unity among the Avengers, the divide among the team, the final battle and sacrifices, Tony Stark's decision-making, his intelligence and responsibility, the role of Nick Fury, Ultron as a villain, the battle scene and character contributions, criticism and defense of the movie, and Marvel's Phase Three and beyond.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Refreshing humor</li><li>Character dynamics Teamwork and unity in Avengers</li><li>Character development and screen time</li><li>Criticism of Ultron's portrayal</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Debating Movie Criticisms</li><li>36:41 Closing Thoughts and Audience Engagement</li><li>01:06:21 Marvel's Phase Three and Beyond</li></ul>no00:59:2015Guardians Of The Galaxy & Avengers Age Of Ultron | Forget The Critics Ep. 15full<![CDATA[Thor The Dark World & Captain America The Winter Soldier Review | Forget The Critics Ep. 14]]>In this episode, Aaron and Libby discuss their thoughts on the movie 'Thor: The Dark World' and debate various aspects of the film. They explore the characters, plot, and overall impact of the movie, sharing their personal opinions and insights. The conversation delves into the themes of patriotism, political intrigue, character dynamics, and the role of supporting characters. It also explores the balance between politics and action in the film, as well as the significance of the Winter Soldier's mysterious persona. The review concludes with a comparison of the movie's quality to other Marvel films and a discussion about the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy movie.

Takeaways

  • Character Development
  • Villain Analysis Patriotism and Political Intrigue
  • Character Dynamics and Supporting Characters
  • The Winter Soldier's Mysterious Persona
  • Balancing Politics and Action
  • Comparative Movie Quality and Upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy Film

Chapters

  • 00:00 Upcoming Movie Review: Captain America, The Winter Soldier
  • 01:15:20 Comparative Movie Quality and Upcoming Films
]]>1b36baea-0d0f-4fbe-b3e2-788765f6397dTue, 14 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode, Aaron and Libby discuss their thoughts on the movie 'Thor: The Dark World' and debate various aspects of the film. They explore the characters, plot, and overall impact of the movie, sharing their personal opinions and insights. The conversation delves into the themes of patriotism, political intrigue, character dynamics, and the role of supporting characters. It also explores the balance between politics and action in the film, as well as the significance of the Winter Soldier's mysterious persona. The review concludes with a comparison of the movie's quality to other Marvel films and a discussion about the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy movie.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Character Development</li><li>Villain Analysis Patriotism and Political Intrigue</li><li>Character Dynamics and Supporting Characters</li><li>The Winter Soldier's Mysterious Persona</li><li>Balancing Politics and Action</li><li>Comparative Movie Quality and Upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy Film</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Upcoming Movie Review: Captain America, The Winter Soldier</li><li>01:15:20 Comparative Movie Quality and Upcoming Films</li></ul>no01:07:56Thor The Dark World & Captain America The Winter Soldier Review | Forget The Critics Ep. 14full<![CDATA[Project Hail Mary & Iron Man 3 Review | Forget The Critics Ep. 13]]>The conversation covers the hype and expectations surrounding the movie, the introduction of the character Rocky, the emotional impact and scientific analysis, the visuals and cinematography, and the forced coma and character justification. Additionally, the discussion includes an analysis of the characters and their impact on the overall movie experience. The conversation delves into a comparison between Interstellar and Project Hail Mary, exploring character development and relationships, visual aesthetics and suit design, and narrative structure and time frames. The discussion highlights the unique aspects of each movie and the impact they have on the viewer. Iron Man 3 is a film that delves into Tony Stark's character development, showcasing his brilliance and resourcefulness without relying heavily on the Iron Man suit. The portrayal of anxiety, PTSD, and human vulnerability adds depth and relatability to the superhero narrative, making it a standout in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Takeaways

  • Movie Hype
  • Character Analysis Interstellar vs. Project Hail Mary
  • Character Development and Relationships
  • Visual Aesthetics and Suit Design
  • Narrative Structure and Time Frames Iron Man 3 showcases Tony Stark's brilliance and character development without relying heavily on the Iron Man suit.
  • The portrayal of anxiety, PTSD, and human vulnerability in a superhero context adds depth and relatability to the character.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Hype and Expectations
  • 12:00 Rocky's Character and Humor
  • 17:36 Emotional Impact and Scientific Analysis
  • 25:46 Visuals and Cinematography
  • 56:00 Narrative Structure and Time Frames
  • 01:03:47 The Mandarin Controversy
  • 01:15:30 Robert Downey Jr.'s Portrayal of Tony Stark
]]>bb0c7631-06da-4fd8-ab0b-207d2e88c726Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation covers the hype and expectations surrounding the movie, the introduction of the character Rocky, the emotional impact and scientific analysis, the visuals and cinematography, and the forced coma and character justification. Additionally, the discussion includes an analysis of the characters and their impact on the overall movie experience. The conversation delves into a comparison between Interstellar and Project Hail Mary, exploring character development and relationships, visual aesthetics and suit design, and narrative structure and time frames. The discussion highlights the unique aspects of each movie and the impact they have on the viewer. Iron Man 3 is a film that delves into Tony Stark's character development, showcasing his brilliance and resourcefulness without relying heavily on the Iron Man suit. The portrayal of anxiety, PTSD, and human vulnerability adds depth and relatability to the superhero narrative, making it a standout in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Movie Hype</li><li>Character Analysis Interstellar vs. Project Hail Mary</li><li>Character Development and Relationships</li><li>Visual Aesthetics and Suit Design</li><li>Narrative Structure and Time Frames Iron Man 3 showcases Tony Stark's brilliance and character development without relying heavily on the Iron Man suit.</li><li>The portrayal of anxiety, PTSD, and human vulnerability in a superhero context adds depth and relatability to the character.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Hype and Expectations</li><li>12:00 Rocky's Character and Humor</li><li>17:36 Emotional Impact and Scientific Analysis</li><li>25:46 Visuals and Cinematography</li><li>56:00 Narrative Structure and Time Frames</li><li>01:03:47 The Mandarin Controversy</li><li>01:15:30 Robert Downey Jr.'s Portrayal of Tony Stark</li></ul>no01:13:4213Project Hail Mary & Iron Man 3 Review | Forget The Critics Ep. 13full<![CDATA[The Incredible Hulk & Iron Man 2 & The Avengers Review | Forget The Critics Ep. 12]]>The conversation delves into the initial expectations and thoughts about the movie, comparing it to other Marvel movies, exploring Hulk's origin story and transformation, discussing relationships and villain portrayal, comparing Hulk actors, and examining Bruce Banner's portrayal and Tony Stark's aura. The conversation delves into the character dynamics and relationships in the movie, highlighting the complexity of the characters and their interactions. It also explores the expectations and hype surrounding the Avengers movie, as well as the favorite characters and the humor present in the film. The weakness of the villain is also discussed, providing insight into the overall impact of the movie. The conversation delves into the effective use of humor in the Avengers, highlighting its role in balancing seriousness. Additionally, it explores the leadership dynamics in the final battle scene, focusing on Captain America's and Iron Man's roles as team leaders.

Takeaways

  • Low expectations surpassed
  • Movie felt different than other Marvel movies
  • Hulk's origin story
  • Hulk's transformation
  • Relationship in the movie
  • Bruce Banner's portrayal
  • Villain's portrayal
  • Comparison of Hulk actors
  • Comparison of Tony Stark's aura Character dynamics
  • Villain weakness
  • Humor in the movie Humor in the Avengers is well-executed
  • Leadership dynamics in the final battle scene

Chapters

  • 00:00 Relationships and Villain Portrayal
  • 17:36 Hulk's Transformation and Villain's Portrayal
  • 23:37 Reception of The Incredible Hulk and Comparison of Hulk Actors
  • 38:12 Character Dynamics and Relationships
  • 51:13 Expectations and Hype for Avengers Movie
  • 59:27 Favorite Characters and Humor in the Avengers
  • 01:07:33 Humor in the Avengers
]]>51f0ec2e-e05c-4463-820d-80e7987a575cTue, 31 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the initial expectations and thoughts about the movie, comparing it to other Marvel movies, exploring Hulk's origin story and transformation, discussing relationships and villain portrayal, comparing Hulk actors, and examining Bruce Banner's portrayal and Tony Stark's aura. The conversation delves into the character dynamics and relationships in the movie, highlighting the complexity of the characters and their interactions. It also explores the expectations and hype surrounding the Avengers movie, as well as the favorite characters and the humor present in the film. The weakness of the villain is also discussed, providing insight into the overall impact of the movie. The conversation delves into the effective use of humor in the Avengers, highlighting its role in balancing seriousness. Additionally, it explores the leadership dynamics in the final battle scene, focusing on Captain America's and Iron Man's roles as team leaders.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Low expectations surpassed</li><li>Movie felt different than other Marvel movies</li><li>Hulk's origin story</li><li>Hulk's transformation</li><li>Relationship in the movie</li><li>Bruce Banner's portrayal</li><li>Villain's portrayal</li><li>Comparison of Hulk actors</li><li>Comparison of Tony Stark's aura Character dynamics</li><li>Villain weakness</li><li>Humor in the movie Humor in the Avengers is well-executed</li><li>Leadership dynamics in the final battle scene</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Relationships and Villain Portrayal</li><li>17:36 Hulk's Transformation and Villain's Portrayal</li><li>23:37 Reception of The Incredible Hulk and Comparison of Hulk Actors</li><li>38:12 Character Dynamics and Relationships</li><li>51:13 Expectations and Hype for Avengers Movie</li><li>59:27 Favorite Characters and Humor in the Avengers</li><li>01:07:33 Humor in the Avengers</li></ul>no01:27:5012The Incredible Hulk & Iron Man 2 & The Avengers Review | Forget The Critics Ep. 12full<![CDATA[War Machine & Captain America: The First Avenger Review | Forget The Critics Ep. 11]]>In this podcast episode, Aaron and Libby discuss their expectations and reactions to the movie 'War Machine.' They delve into the surprising quality of the film, the corny dialogue, and the predictable plot. The conversation covers their initial expectations, the performance of the main actor, the corny lines, the gore, and the predictability of the movie. They also share their final thoughts and ratings for the movie. The discussion covers the rushed introduction of Captain America, the lackluster fighting scenes, Peggy's perception of Steve Rogers, the introduction of Howard Stark and Peggy's role, the significance of key characters, and final thoughts and ratings on the movie.

Takeaways

  • War Machine: Surprisingly Good
  • Corny Dialogue and Predictable Plot Captain America's movie felt rushed and more of a setup for future MCU build
  • The fighting scenes in the movie were not engaging and lacked true combat
  • The character of Captain America is defined by his values and qualities, making him a strong and admirable hero

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Good, The Bad, and The Corny
  • 30:40 Captain America's Rushed Introduction
  • 36:28 The Lackluster Fighting Scenes
  • 43:34 Introduction of Howard Stark and Peggy's Role
  • 51:47 Final Thoughts and Ratings
]]>15c8dc17-4edf-469d-83c0-5854afb819b1Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:00:00 GMT<p>In this podcast episode, Aaron and Libby discuss their expectations and reactions to the movie 'War Machine.' They delve into the surprising quality of the film, the corny dialogue, and the predictable plot. The conversation covers their initial expectations, the performance of the main actor, the corny lines, the gore, and the predictability of the movie. They also share their final thoughts and ratings for the movie. The discussion covers the rushed introduction of Captain America, the lackluster fighting scenes, Peggy's perception of Steve Rogers, the introduction of Howard Stark and Peggy's role, the significance of key characters, and final thoughts and ratings on the movie.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>War Machine: Surprisingly Good</li><li>Corny Dialogue and Predictable Plot Captain America's movie felt rushed and more of a setup for future MCU build</li><li>The fighting scenes in the movie were not engaging and lacked true combat</li><li>The character of Captain America is defined by his values and qualities, making him a strong and admirable hero</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Good, The Bad, and The Corny</li><li>30:40 Captain America's Rushed Introduction</li><li>36:28 The Lackluster Fighting Scenes</li><li>43:34 Introduction of Howard Stark and Peggy's Role</li><li>51:47 Final Thoughts and Ratings</li></ul>no00:47:5011War Machine & Captain America: The First Avenger Review | Forget The Critics Ep. 11full<![CDATA[Interstellar & Thor Review | Forget The Critics Ep. 10 ]]>The discussion delves into the intricate plot and attention to detail in the movie 'Interstellar,' exploring themes of time, space, and the human experience. The conversation highlights the emotional impact, ethical dilemmas, and the movie's accuracy in depicting scientific concepts, making it a thought-provoking and captivating film. The conversation covers a detailed analysis of Thor, including character development, comparisons with other Marvel movies, and the significance of the Nine Realms in the MCU. It also delves into the portrayal of Loki, the end credit scene, and the final ranking of the movie.

Takeaways

  • Interstellar's intricate plot and attention to detail make it a captivating and thought-provoking film.
  • The movie's use of time and space as central themes creates a sense of urgency and wonder. Christopher Nolan movies
  • Thor's character development

Chapters

  • 00:00 Appreciating the Movie's Intricacies
  • 30:35 Thor: A Closer Look
  • 35:35 Loki's Downfall and Character Analysis
  • 40:47 The Nine Realms and MCU Universe
  • 47:24 Thor's End Credit Scene and Final Ranking
]]>8285c2dd-d532-4d32-8f32-64f5766571e1Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMT<p>The discussion delves into the intricate plot and attention to detail in the movie 'Interstellar,' exploring themes of time, space, and the human experience. The conversation highlights the emotional impact, ethical dilemmas, and the movie's accuracy in depicting scientific concepts, making it a thought-provoking and captivating film. The conversation covers a detailed analysis of Thor, including character development, comparisons with other Marvel movies, and the significance of the Nine Realms in the MCU. It also delves into the portrayal of Loki, the end credit scene, and the final ranking of the movie.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Interstellar's intricate plot and attention to detail make it a captivating and thought-provoking film.</li><li>The movie's use of time and space as central themes creates a sense of urgency and wonder. Christopher Nolan movies</li><li>Thor's character development</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Appreciating the Movie's Intricacies</li><li>30:35 Thor: A Closer Look</li><li>35:35 Loki's Downfall and Character Analysis</li><li>40:47 The Nine Realms and MCU Universe</li><li>47:24 Thor's End Credit Scene and Final Ranking</li></ul>no00:47:1110Interstellar & Thor Review | Forget The Critics Ep. 10 full<![CDATA[Scream 7 & Iron Man Review | Forget The Critics Ep. 9]]>The conversation delves into the mystery and suspense of Scream 7, exploring the multiple suspects and the effective diversion of attention from the true killer. It also highlights the weak motives and loose ends in the movie, discussing the lack of compelling reasons behind the killers' actions and the presence of unresolved plot points. The conversation covers a range of movie-related topics, including horror movie character analysis, a review of specific horror movies, the Marvel movie experience with Iron Man, and a discussion on the quality of movie writing and storytelling. The speakers delve into their preferences, character analysis, and the impact of movie storytelling on the overall movie-watching experience.

Takeaways

  • Mystery and suspense
  • Weak motives and loose ends Movie preferences and character analysis
  • Marvel movie experience
  • Quality of movie writing and storytelling

Chapters

  • 0:00 Introduction
  • 0:19 Scream 7 Review
  • 24:26 Games
  • 28:57 Iron Man Review
]]>3e2a6496-c90e-447c-9f2a-c7f8b0867afcWed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the mystery and suspense of Scream 7, exploring the multiple suspects and the effective diversion of attention from the true killer. It also highlights the weak motives and loose ends in the movie, discussing the lack of compelling reasons behind the killers' actions and the presence of unresolved plot points. The conversation covers a range of movie-related topics, including horror movie character analysis, a review of specific horror movies, the Marvel movie experience with Iron Man, and a discussion on the quality of movie writing and storytelling. The speakers delve into their preferences, character analysis, and the impact of movie storytelling on the overall movie-watching experience.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Mystery and suspense</li><li>Weak motives and loose ends Movie preferences and character analysis</li><li>Marvel movie experience</li><li>Quality of movie writing and storytelling</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>0:00 Introduction</li><li>0:19 Scream 7 Review</li><li>24:26 Games</li><li>28:57 Iron Man Review</li></ul>no00:44:159Scream 7 & Iron Man Review | Forget The Critics Ep. 9full<![CDATA[Wuthering Heights Review & Movie Games | Forget The Critics Ep. 8]]>In this episode, Aaron and Libby play a quote-guessing game before diving into a discussion about the romance film, Wuthering Heights. They explore the story, characters, and acting, and debate whether the film is a love story or not. Then the episode ends with a Start-Bench-Cut game testing Libby's movie judgment.

Chapters

  • 0:00 Introduction
  • 0:24 Quote Guessing Game
  • 7:39 Wuthering Heights Review
  • 35:31 Start-Bench-Cut
]]>d3f2e815-050f-4982-8a55-5aec2bc41374Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode, Aaron and Libby play a quote-guessing game before diving into a discussion about the romance film, Wuthering Heights. They explore the story, characters, and acting, and debate whether the film is a love story or not. Then the episode ends with a Start-Bench-Cut game testing Libby's movie judgment. </p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>0:00 Introduction</li><li>0:24 Quote Guessing Game</li><li>7:39 Wuthering Heights Review</li><li>35:31 Start-Bench-Cut</li></ul>no00:48:588Wuthering Heights Review & Movie Games | Forget The Critics Ep. 8full<![CDATA[Shelter Movie Review | Forget The Critics Ep. 7]]>In this episode, the hosts introduce a movie drafting game where they select movies to draft for a year-long competition. They discuss the rules and stakes for the game, making their picks and discussing the potential box office success of each movie. Following this, they review the movie 'Shelter,' sharing their thoughts on the plot, characters, and overall quality of the film. The conversation covers movie ratings, animal treatment in films, preferences for action movies, and the development of characters in movies and TV shows. It also delves into the 'would you rather' game with a focus on movie-related scenarios and concludes with a discussion about the TV show 'Heated Rivalry' and its potential second season.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 0:32 2026 Movie Drafts
  • 12:57 Shelter Review
  • 34:31 Would You Rather
]]>5ac8457b-1d6b-4521-b0ae-9b127fb3fe44Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode, the hosts introduce a movie drafting game where they select movies to draft for a year-long competition. They discuss the rules and stakes for the game, making their picks and discussing the potential box office success of each movie. Following this, they review the movie 'Shelter,' sharing their thoughts on the plot, characters, and overall quality of the film. The conversation covers movie ratings, animal treatment in films, preferences for action movies, and the development of characters in movies and TV shows. It also delves into the 'would you rather' game with a focus on movie-related scenarios and concludes with a discussion about the TV show 'Heated Rivalry' and its potential second season.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction</li><li>0:32 2026 Movie Drafts</li><li>12:57 Shelter Review</li><li>34:31 Would You Rather</li></ul>no00:52:247Shelter Movie Review | Forget The Critics Ep. 7full<![CDATA[Iron Lung & Send Help Review | Forget The Critics Ep. 6]]>In episode 6, Libby has to decide whether past movie characters will survive in the plot of Send Help. After the quick game, Aaron and Libby review the new 2026 films, Iron Lung and Send Help.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

0:28 Survival Game

9:18 Iron Lung Review

26:13 Send Help Review

]]>19db6094-0875-4db7-9254-f14a7c88a8d7Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:00:00 GMT<p>In episode 6, Libby has to decide whether past movie characters will survive in the plot of Send Help. After the quick game, Aaron and Libby review the new 2026 films, Iron Lung and Send Help. </p><p></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>0:00 Introduction</p><p>0:28 Survival Game</p><p>9:18 Iron Lung Review </p><p>26:13 Send Help Review</p>no00:49:106Iron Lung & Send Help Review | Forget The Critics Ep. 6full<![CDATA[Mercy & Return To Silent Hill Review | Forget The Critics Ep. 5]]>On Episode 5 Libby and Aaron kick things off by blind ranking 2026 movies. Then they move on to reviewing 2026 movies, Mercy and Return To Silent Hill.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 0:54 2026 Movies Blind Ranking
  • 9:33 Mercy Review
  • 26:22 Return To Silent Hill
  • 37:02 Yapping
]]>f91a7ba7-a174-42b6-8aca-ad0032f869dbTue, 03 Feb 2026 20:00:00 GMT<p>On Episode 5 Libby and Aaron kick things off by blind ranking 2026 movies. Then they move on to reviewing 2026 movies, Mercy and Return To Silent Hill. </p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction</li><li>0:54 2026 Movies Blind Ranking</li><li>9:33 Mercy Review</li><li>26:22 Return To Silent Hill</li><li>37:02 Yapping</li></ul>no00:41:235Mercy & Return To Silent Hill Review | Forget The Critics Ep. 5full<![CDATA[28 Years Later & The Rip Review | Forget The Critics Ep. 4]]>The hosts discuss more movies coming out in 2026 then move into reviewing the new film 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and The Rip

Takeaways

-Introduction

-2026 Movies Blind Ranking

-28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Movie Review

-The Rip Movie Review

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
  • 09:50 Dune Part 3
  • 19:15 Discussion of 28 Years Later
  • 31:37 Exploring the Movie's Characters
  • 52:01 Analyzing the Movie's Plot and Execution
]]>aed9172a-434c-46ce-9b9a-9f8dbc11677dTue, 27 Jan 2026 20:00:00 GMT<p>The hosts discuss more movies coming out in 2026 then move into reviewing the new film 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and The Rip</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><p>-Introduction</p><p>-2026 Movies Blind Ranking</p><p>-28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Movie Review</p><p>-The Rip Movie Review</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to the Podcast</li><li>09:50 Dune Part 3</li><li>19:15 Discussion of 28 Years Later</li><li>31:37 Exploring the Movie's Characters</li><li>52:01 Analyzing the Movie's Plot and Execution</li></ul>no00:54:36428 Years Later & The Rip Review | Forget The Critics Ep. 4full<![CDATA[Primate x Central Intelligence Review | Forget The Critics Ep. 3]]>In this episode, Aaron and Libby blind rank movies set to release in 2026. Then they review the New Movie, Primate. Later, they talk about a fan-suggested movie, Central Intelligence

Takeaways

  • 2026 movie rankings
  • Marvel and DC movie updates
  • Primate Review
  • Central Intelligence Review

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and 2026 Movie Ranking
  • 18:02 Primate Review
  • 36:02 Central Intelligence Review
]]>633c0a71-39b5-46e5-8cf5-551597499bbdTue, 20 Jan 2026 20:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode, Aaron and Libby blind rank movies set to release in 2026. Then they review the New Movie, Primate. Later, they talk about a fan-suggested movie, Central Intelligence</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>2026 movie rankings</li><li>Marvel and DC movie updates</li><li>Primate Review</li><li>Central Intelligence Review</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and 2026 Movie Ranking</li><li>18:02 Primate Review</li><li>36:02 Central Intelligence Review</li></ul>no00:45:413Primate x Central Intelligence Review | Forget The Critics Ep. 3full<![CDATA[Introduction]]>The first episode of the Forget the Critics podcast introduces the hosts and their mission to review movies and shows. The hosts share personal background information and discuss their top five favorite movies, leading to a comparison of their lists.

Takeaways

  • Personal introduction of hosts
  • Comparison of top five favorite movies

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introducing Forget the Critics Podcast
]]>54733247-f233-44ca-99af-4058280ebd94Sat, 10 Jan 2026 19:51:18 GMT<p>The first episode of the Forget the Critics podcast introduces the hosts and their mission to review movies and shows. The hosts share personal background information and discuss their top five favorite movies, leading to a comparison of their lists.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Personal introduction of hosts</li><li>Comparison of top five favorite movies</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introducing Forget the Critics Podcast</li></ul>no00:04:521Introductiontrailer<![CDATA[Stranger Things x Marty Supreme Review | Forget The Critics Ep. 2]]>The conversation covers blind ranking of upcoming movies, the review of Marty Supreme, and the themes of acting, character dynamics, marketing, and hidden messages in the movie. The blind ranking segment explores the anticipation for upcoming movies, while the review of Marty Supreme delves into the acting, character dynamics, and underlying themes of the film. The conversation covers a movie review of 'Marty Supreme' and a detailed analysis of 'Stranger Things' Season 5. It delves into unanswered questions, the relationship between Rachel and Marty, and draws a comparison to 'Forrest Gump'. The emotional impact of the finale of Stranger Things is highlighted, along with a discussion on excessive product placement in movies.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Blind Ranking and Movie Overview
  • 16:05 Reviewing Marty Supreme
  • 43:01 Stranger Things Season 5 Review
]]>44a3ed9c-cf7b-4b0e-bee4-81328945eecbTue, 13 Jan 2026 20:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation covers blind ranking of upcoming movies, the review of Marty Supreme, and the themes of acting, character dynamics, marketing, and hidden messages in the movie. The blind ranking segment explores the anticipation for upcoming movies, while the review of Marty Supreme delves into the acting, character dynamics, and underlying themes of the film. The conversation covers a movie review of 'Marty Supreme' and a detailed analysis of 'Stranger Things' Season 5. It delves into unanswered questions, the relationship between Rachel and Marty, and draws a comparison to 'Forrest Gump'. The emotional impact of the finale of Stranger Things is highlighted, along with a discussion on excessive product placement in movies.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Blind Ranking and Movie Overview</li><li>16:05 Reviewing Marty Supreme</li><li>43:01 Stranger Things Season 5 Review</li></ul>no01:07:512Stranger Things x Marty Supreme Review | Forget The Critics Ep. 2full