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Not Actually Film Critics

Welcome to Not Actually Film Critics where not actual film critics critique actual films. Each week, join us as we talk about random stuff, watch movies together and review them. For every episode, we take turns picking movies that fit within a theme, which often leads us to some real hidden gems, or fun oldies that give us a blast from the past! Sometimes we will even release a sync-track of us watching the movie together, so you can sync it up to your viewing of the movie and feel like you"re one

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00:51:08

Possession - Gundumb

Not Actually Film Critics ·

2023/01/16

The NAFC crew talks about their cine-softies and what types of movies they hate to watch, and get into the cancellation of several good animated shows on Netflix. Then, after reviewing some recent anime series, they launch into Mox's cineboner pick Possession, a very European 1981 thriller, and get into the brilliant performance of the lead actress, the pirouetting, and the child neglect. Support us on Patreon!

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00:41:45

Æon Flux - Have You Ever 70'd?

Not Actually Film Critics ·

2023/01/10

The gang gives some reviews of Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, Bullet Train, and Octopath Traveler. Then, we kick off Gibbs' theme of Cineboners with the 2005 Charlize Theron sci-fi action flick Æon Flux, where they get into how good Charlize Theron looks, questions about devices work, and how good Æon fux. Support us on Patreon!

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00:20:27

[Bonus] SPOILERS!!! 2022 Anime Year End Review

Not Actually Film Critics ·

2023/01/03

Bocchi the Rock! Chainsaw Man Mob Psycho 100 Boku no Hero Academia Akiba Maid Wars Blue Lock Eminence in Shadow and More! Support us on Patreon!

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01:04:21

Bottle Rocket - Woooooow

Not Actually Film Critics ·

2023/01/03

The crew welcomes in the new year by recounting some past wildlife encounters before Zea updates all with her take on Turning Red and her motherhood is brought into question. Gibbs gives his own "turning red" account from allergy shots. NAFC then caps off the theme of "Breaking Bad" with Zea's pick of Wes Anderson's very first film from 1996, Bottle Rocket, where they talk about the charm of the Wilson brothers, an emerging Wes Anderson filmography, and if you need to know Wes Anderson before

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00:18:09

[Bonus] SPOILERS!!! Avatar: The Way of the Water

Not Actually Film Critics ·

2022/12/27

This bonus episode features HEAVY SPOILERS of Mox shitting on Avatar 2. Support us on Patreon!

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01:19:20

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio - Dichter Scale

Not Actually Film Critics ·

2022/12/27

Zea sits out with a sick kid at home while Izzy talks about his seismophobia and his enjoyment of RDR2 minus bounties. Gibbs gives a review of Turning Red before the guys get into the crafting masterpiece of Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio, which as aptly dark for a PG film yet stuns with its visuals. Support us on Patreon!

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01:03:11

Bonnie and Clyde - Panty Stamp

Not Actually Film Critics ·

2022/12/20

Izzy can't get over the Chainsaw Man opening, and Gibbs can't get over where to stand in women's stores, which turns into a discussion of mall shopping versus online shopping. The gang then gets into the latest pick, the 1967 cuhlassic Bonnie and Clyde, based on the real-life stories of of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow and portrayed by the dazzling Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty. Support us on Patreon!

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01:15:27

Emily the Criminal

Not Actually Film Critics ·

2022/12/13

Kevin Conroy's last cameo is in Suicide Squad Zea thinks sequels suck. Also God of War: Ragnarok should have been GOTY. Izzy's RDR2 experience Bullet Train plug at the end Support us on Patreon!

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00:46:30

Dark City - Women Are From Bitties

Not Actually Film Critics ·

2022/12/06

Izzy recalls a recent escape room experience, Gibbs gets into Mob Psycho 100 for the first time, and Izzy and Mox fulfill long awaited promises of films to be watched in Cruella and Enola Holmes 2. The gang then caps off the theme of dystopia with Mox's pick of the 1998 film Dark City, from the same director of The Crow. If you loved Batman TAS, watch it! Support us on Patreon!

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01:03:22

Fantastic Planet - Gur

Not Actually Film Critics ·

2022/11/29

Zea and Gibbs finally dip into Gloomhaven and update us with their cast of characters, while Izzy fools around with Red Dead Redemption 2. The gang talks about video game sequels , including the the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and its glitches. This week's film is the 1972 French-Czech animated film Fantastic Planet, a unique and "out there" movie that must be seen to be believed. Support us on Patreon!

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01:14:31

Crimes of the Future - S***posting

Not Actually Film Critics ·

2022/11/22

We break down what wireless controllers and headsets to buy with Izzy's buying guide. Gibbs forms and expunges his inner beauty into a porcelain enclosure, just like in Izzy's pick for the theme of dystopia, David Cronenberg's recent Crimes of the Future - more like, Crimes of the SUTURE! 🤢🤮 Support us on Patreon!

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00:17:14

Gloomhaven Digital Dive

Not Actually Film Critics ·

2022/11/15

The team NERDS OUT as they dive a little deeper with some Gloomhaven insights. Support us on Patreon!

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01:12:53

Metropolis - Raw fo Dog

Not Actually Film Critics ·

2022/11/15

Can you be intimidating with a lisp? How bad are farticles? How awesome was Kevin Conroy? How bad was Wendell & Wild? How disappointing was season 4 of Dragon Prince? How good is God of War: Ragnarok? And how influential is the prototype of sci-fi films, the German-made 1927 film Metropolis? All this, AND MORE, gets answered today! *Check out our bonus episode where we dive into Gloomhaven and board-game-nerd out. Support us on Patreon!

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01:26:18

Barbarian - Balls Deep

Not Actually Film Critics ·

2022/11/08

We get caught on the latest movies and shows, including Mox reviewing Don't Worry Darling and Gibbs elaborating on Cabinet of Curiosities, along with Izzy's review of the currently excellent season of anime. And of course, Zea reminds us of the essence of jobing. This is all prelude to the sizzling new horror hit and our last pick in the theme of "Poopypants", the 2022 horror film Barbarian (streaming on Hulu and HBO Max). With as little as you can know... it's a fun ride. Support us on

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01:14:41

His House (and Cabinet of Curiosities) - Guillotine...

Not Actually Film Critics ·

2022/11/01

It's episode one hundo! and the gang looks back on our most memorable episodes and movies watched. Izzy fills in on his unique scavenger hunting for bargains, while the crew recollects absolute flops of games bought at high prices. We then review the 2020 refugee-rented house horror film His House, available on Netflix, which is British and spooky and HAUNTED. Support us on Patreon!

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00:57:28

Alice, Sweet Alice - Championships White & Loser Yellow

Not Actually Film Critics ·

2022/10/25

This week, we answer some burning color questions, like "Are Asians actually yellow?" and "How do bear colors work?" Zea starts to stroke her Pandorection with Avatar coming in December while discussing her avid porn research, while Izzy and Mox update us on recent games and movies like Zero Caliber VR, Gloomhaven, and Don't Worry Darling. ...and Zea's journey into The Winx Saga. Then we review the 1976 "slasher"/crazy kid horror film Alice, Sweet Alice, who is not sweet AT ALL. Support us on

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01:07:50

Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum - You're Our Lightsaber

Not Actually Film Critics ·

2022/10/18

We're back at it as Zea shares her guilty pleasure, Gibbs catches up on life, and Mox fills us in on Shin Ultraman. We then launch into Mox's new theme of "Halloween Poopy Pants" with the 2018 Korean horror film Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum. Support us on Patreon!

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01:29:08

Marked for Death - Button Mashing at Life

Not Actually Film Critics ·

2022/10/04

The gang is back as Izzy goes DietBro on us, while the crew recounts experiences with Cyberpunk 2077, Spiderman, and Hitman. We finally get to talk about Cyberpunk: Edgerunners before encountering the once-in-a-lifetime 'actor' Steven Seagal in the 1990 film Marked For Death. Jamaica will never be the same once Seagal hits them, and you won't be the same once you've been Seagal'd. PS: here is an ad for his energy drink (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IId64OJdCKM). Support us on Patreon!

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01:27:52

Rumble in the Bronx - EdgingRunners

Not Actually Film Critics ·

2022/09/27

The kings of tease delight you this week with near-discussions of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, season 6 of Rick and Morty, and the now-available-on-Netflix hit Morbius. Then the lads jump into Jackie Chan's 1995 action film Rumble in the Bronx, a surefire fun way to enjoy classic Jackie Chan. Support us on Patreon!

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00:51:47

Bloodsport - KUMITE

Not Actually Film Critics ·

2022/09/20

We check in with Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and certainly with our segment Checkin in with the Queen. We also revisit Noah's Ark 3D and get into another reboot talk, where Zea unleashes her SAVAGE takedown of The Little Mermaid. Then it's time for Gibbs' new pick in his theme of "Cheesy Action Flicks" with the 1988 Jean-Claude Van Damme film Bloodsport, filled with dozens of high kicks, splits, and cheesing. Support us on Patreon!

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