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2 Cents Critic

What"s new, folks? If you"re in the mood to listen to Arthur Howell (creator of the blog 2 Cents Critic) give his thoughts on books, movies, and TV shows, then join in! Podcast Twitter and Instagram: @two_centscritic Personal Twitter, Goodpods, StoryGraph, and Letterboxd: @arthur_ant18 Website: www.2centscritic.com Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/144101970-arthur-howell

tv & film

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01:50:56

#102 - Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by...

2 Cents Critic ·

2023/04/19

Tune in as Christy (X Knows All) hangs out with Arthur for a breakdown of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, the 2022 Goodreads Choice Award-winning novel by Gabrielle Zevin (The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry) that covers over three decades of a complicated friendship between two ingenious and flawed video game designers. Talking points for the podcast include the messy and endearing nature of the lead characters, comparing this book to Ready Player One, and what it’s like to consume this from gamer

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01:39:26

#101 - Netflix’s The Sandman | Developed by Neil...

2 Cents Critic ·

2023/04/12

Tune in as Honer and Bruce (Drunk With Buds) drop by the program to discuss the Netflix series adaptation of The Sandman, the dark fantasy comic book by Neil Gaiman (Coraline, American Gods, Good Omens, The Graveyard Book). Its existential depth, the scrapped film adaptation that Gaiman himself had sabotaged, and the Audible version of The Sandman make up a few of the talking points on this episode. Developed by Neil Gaiman, David S. Goyer, and Allan Heinberg, The Sandman stars Tom Sturridge, Boyd

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02:07:17

#100 - The Roommate by Rosie Danan (with Ruan Willow...

2 Cents Critic ·

2023/04/05

Tune in as Ruan Willow (Oh F*ck Yeah with Ruan Willow) drops by for a review and recap of The Roommate, the 2020 contemporary romance novel by debut author Rosie Danan. There’s tons of charm to be found in this forced-proximity rom-com that fights for porn stars and for the right to get some good old pleasure. The book’s unusual method of slow-burn spice, the audiobook experience, how to handle the ever-popular miscommunication trope, and the action gem that is Speed all get discussed here. TW:

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02:00:17

#99 - Happy 2nd Podiversary!!!

2 Cents Critic ·

2023/03/29

Tune in as numerous past 2CC guests partake in a special trivia event to celebrate the podcast turning two years old. Yes, two! Many thanks to Jessica and Saunya (Opinionated Lushes), Shelby Schwieterman and Sam Frontera (The Rom Complex), Guy Bradford, Misty Rose, and Sam Cabrera-Dixon (Hardcover Hoes) for joining in on the anniversary fun. And of course, more thanks goes out to all the listeners who’ve tuned into the varied discussions on this program. We’re keeping them going for Year 3, so it

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02:00:52

#98 - Gravity Falls | Created by Alex Hirsch (with...

2 Cents Critic ·

2023/03/22

Tune in as Marie Nicola (Alt.Pop.Repeat) visits the program for a deep dive into Gravity Falls, the animated Disney series that gave us two seasons full of paranormal mysteries and the adventures that twin siblings Dipper and Mabel Pines embarked on to solve them. Talking points that Arthur and Marie raise include various Gravity Falls fan theories, well-written sibling dynamics, a few vehemently critical reviews that some grump left for the show online, and the cinematic playthrough that Grant

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02:50:55

#97 - 2023 Oscars Recap (with Misty Rose and Jared)

2 Cents Critic ·

2023/03/15

Tune in as return guest Misty Rose and newcomer Jared (though he’s been previously present on the program in spirit) hang out with Arthur for a recap of the 2023 Oscars, where the Academy showered down awards love on Everything Everywhere All At Once, people were rushed off the stage and unable to finish their acceptance speeches, and Hugh Grant provided Ashley Graham with a fascinatingly halfhearted interview. This discussion dives into those topics and more, including all the thirsting for EEAAO

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02:08:41

#96 - Mrs. Doubtfire | Directed by Chris Columbus...

2 Cents Critic ·

2023/03/08

Tune in as Patrick (Vintage Video) hangs out with Arthur for a discussion on Mrs. Doubtfire, the 1993 family comedy (or thriller, depending on how you look at it) starring Robin Williams as a dad who’s going through a divorce and just wants to spend more time with his kids. So what does he do? Why, he disguises himself as an elderly British woman and finagles his way into becoming their nanny. Yep, nothing major. Transphobic gags being juggled alongside some surprisingly positive facets of queer

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02:32:19

#95 - Creep | Directed by Patrick Brice (with Shawn...

2 Cents Critic ·

2023/03/01

Tune in as Arthur teams up with Shawn Murphy and Clayton Jones II (Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies Podcast) for a review and recap of Creep, the 2014 found-footage horror movie that takes cringe comedy to a whole new level. Topics that get coverage here include polite horror, Joe Goldberg hypothetically stashing away a Box of Clayton, the works of David Lynch and Christopher Nolan, and trying to avoid hating on movies. Directed by Patrick Brice (Creep 2), Creep stars Mark Duplass, Brice, and Katie

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03:15:02

#94 - RWBY: Ice Queendom | Co-created by Rooster...

2 Cents Critic ·

2023/02/22

Tune in as return guest Jackson Leight (creator of the satirical RWBY news websitehttps://bumbleby.com) dives back into more RWBY content with Arthur. This time, they’re focusing on RWBY: Ice Queendom, the 2022 spinoff series that anime studio Shaft produced for the Rooster Teeth web series RWBY. Primarily set between the events of Volumes 1 and 2, Ice Queendom is, to say the least, an interesting spinoff to dissect. Discussion topics include the spin-off weaving video game mechanics into its plot,

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01:47:41

#93 - Top 10 Books of 2022 (with Logan)

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2023/02/15

Tune in as Arthur’s friend and return guest Logan pops back into the program for a presentation of the two hosts’ top ten books of 2022. Upcoming adaptations of books by Taylor Jenkins Reid, Alexandra Daddario’s filmography, and the desire to diversify one’s queer library with straight romances comprise just a few of the talking points in this episode. Good Word: • Logan: Paramount+’s The Offer • Arthur: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Reach out atemail2centscritic@yahoo.comif you want to

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02:10:42

2023 Oscar Picks and Predictions (with Misty Rose)

2 Cents Critic ·

2023/02/15

Tune in for an Academy-themed bonus episode as friend and previous guest Misty Rose rejoins 2CC for a conversation about their picks and predictions for the 2022 Oscar race. All these various nominations (some which are splendid, some which are surprising, and some which are… dubious, to say the least) spur on chatter about tons of topics, including the controversial “grassroots” campaign on Andrea Riseborough’s behalf, RRR paving the way for Bollywood and Tollywood cinema to blow up in America, and

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02:32:50

#92 - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever | Directed by...

2 Cents Critic ·

2023/02/08

Tune in as previous guests Jessica and Saunya (Opinionated Lushes) swing back around to 2CC for a deep dive into Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the 30th movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the sequel to 2018’s Black Panther, one of the strongest films in the MCU (in Arthur’s opinion). Sticking it to colonialism and cops, Wakanda Forever’s grieving process for both T’Challa and Chadwick Boseman, figuring out which Hollywood studio owns The Hunger Games movies—all those talking points and more

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01:24:24

#91 - The Gift | Directed by Joel Edgerton (with Joe...

2 Cents Critic ·

2023/02/01

Tune in as Joe Lipsett (Horror Queers, Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr) collaborates with Arthur for a breakdown of The Gift, the 2015 stalker thriller that takes an interestingly slow-burn and grounded approach to its own subgenre. The topics that get coverage include the movie’s knack for subtle foreshadowing, the fleshed-out performances from the leading trio (including Rebecca Hall, who deserves so much more love from us as a society), and the pitfalls of politeness. Written and

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01:31:26

Interview with Authors Vaela Denarr and Micah...

2 Cents Critic ·

2023/01/26

Dropping by the show are Vaela Denarr and Micah Iannandrea, coauthors of the queer fantasy series Crimson Tears. Arthur chats with them about plenty of topics here, including self-publishing versus traditional publishing, the crucial role that D&D played in bringing Micah and Vaela together, and a film discussion over a few Dreamworks Animation movies. Micah’s Goodreads:https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22255668.Micah_Iannandrea Micah’s TikTok: @_queeriocheerio_ Micah’s Twitter:

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02:09:14

#90 - Top 10 Movies of 2022 (with Connor Kujawinski)

2 Cents Critic ·

2023/01/25

Tune in as Arthur welcomes his filmmaker friend Connor Kujawinski to the show for a presentation of their top ten movies of 2022. A few of the topics that they cover include a side chat about Call Me by Your Name, their shared bewilderment over the Academy not even shortlisting Michael Giacchino’s splendid score for The Batman, the social commentary that’s woven into their top films of the year, and the riveting performances given by stars like Rachel Sennott and Steven Yeun. SPOILER WARNING:

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01:06:22

Interview with Author Brett Salter (The Talisman Series)

2 Cents Critic ·

2023/01/18

Hanging out on 2CC today is Brett Salter, author of the middle-grade contemporary fantasy series The Talisman. Anime, punk rock, drawing inspiration from past art to create new work, the works of David Lynch and Stanley Kubrick, and paying attention to your grammar are just a few of the subjects that Arthur gets to chat about with Brett. Brett’s Goodreads:https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16878722.Brett_Salter Brett’s Instagram: @talismanbrett The Talisman Series on

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02:03:41

#89 - Netflix’s Wednesday | Created by Alfred Gough...

2 Cents Critic ·

2023/01/18

Tune in as Arthur’s buddy Kailey hangs out on 2CC for a deep dive into Wednesday, the 2022 Netflix series that centers around Wednesday Addams—yes, the very same Wednesday of the morbidly eccentric Addams Family. Plenty of topics are discussed here, including a debate over the Love Triangle trope, the show‘s deliciously ruthless critique of colonialism and whitewashing, a supernatural plot twist in Riverdale that causes Arthur’s brain to momentarily glitch out, and the worrisome COVID protocol on

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01:46:15

#88 - Netflix’s Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery |...

2 Cents Critic ·

2023/01/11

Tune in as Shawn Allred (Cheapseat Reviews) drops by for a breakdown of Netflix’s Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, the 2022 whodunnit movie that serves as the sequel to 2019’s Knives Out. That’s right, master detective Benoit Blanc is now going from the wealthy Drysdale family to tech billionaire Miles Bron and his band of so-called “disruptors.” The ensemble of suspects who are as privileged as they are unlikable, the subversions of what we expect from a whodunnit, the incredibly timely social

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03:05:35

#87 - Top 10 TV Shows of 2022 (with Brandi and Mindy...

2 Cents Critic ·

2023/01/04

Tune in as return guests Brandi and Mindy (Drunk Bitches Be Like) team up with Arthur to list off their top ten TV shows of 2022 (a few of which are even shared between the three of them). Deeply geeky celebrities, casting Tom Holland in a theoretical Cocktails reboot, media that attempts to appeal to Gen-Z audiences, a surprisingly overt homage that Black-ish gave to The Matrix, and plenty more juicy topics are brought up in this super-sized episode. Good word: • Brandi: Disney+‘s The Guardians of

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01:58:05

#86 - The Santa Clause | Directed by John Pasquin...

2 Cents Critic ·

2022/12/28

Tune in as my friend Misty Rose joins the show for the fourth and final episode of Christmas Month 2022, where we cover The Santa Clause, the 1994 Disney Christmas classic starring Tim Allen as a cynical dad who gets contractually roped into the legendary role of Santa Claus. A few of the included talking points are all the intense pressure and guilt that can accompany Christmas, Allen’s sarcastic charisma, the Popo Gigio backstory, and how Disney+‘s The Santa Clauses retcons the first

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