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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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01:27:00

#85 - While You Were Sleeping | Directed by Jon...

2 Cents Critic ·

2022/12/21

Tune in as Ryan Conner (Millennial Coffee Break) comes back to 2CC for the third episode of Christmas Month 2022, where we’re sharing our thoughts and feelings on While You Were Sleeping, the 1995 Christmas-y rom-com starring Sandra Bullock as a lonely train station tollbooth worker who falls for a man, then falls for his family—but only after she saves him from getting run over by a train, then gets herself tangled up in a huge lie about her being his fiancée. A few of the topics that Arthur and

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01:30:59

#84 - Netflix’s Klaus | Directed by Sergio Pablos...

2 Cents Critic ·

2022/12/14

Tune in as Dustin Holden (Dustin Can Read & Watch and The Rewatch Recap) visits the show for a discussion on Klaus, the 2019 Netflix Christmas movie starring Jason Schwartzman and J.K. Simmons in a Santa Claus origin story that’s set in 19th-century Norway. Similarities between Klaus and The Nightmare Before Christmas, themes of selfishness and selflessness, bringing back hand-drawn animation in the modern age, and Klaus’s horror movie beats are just a few of the subjects that Arthur and Dustin

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02:27:44

#83 - A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and...

2 Cents Critic ·

2022/12/07

Tune in as returning guest Torry (Ready to be Petty) drops by 2CC for the first episode of Christmas Month 2022, where we’re kicking things off by reviewing and recapping A Merry Little Meet Cute, the 2022 Christmas rom-com novel by Julie Murphy (Dumplin’) and Sierra Simone (Priest). Equal amounts of sugar and spice can be found in the romance that plus-size porn star Bee Hobbes and former boy band member Nolan Shaw try to keep secret while shooting the Hallmark-esque Christmas movie Duke the Halls

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01:52:49

#82 - It Starts with Us by Colleen Hoover (with Saba)

2 Cents Critic ·

2022/11/30

Tune in as my bestie Saba comes back to the show for a discussion on It Starts with Us, the latest novel by Colleen Hoover. This is the sequel to what’s arguably one of her most popular books, It Ends with Us, which even has its very own episode in the 2CC catalog. ISWU isn’t nearly as dark as IEWU, but it still treads into some heavy territory while following the rekindled romance between Lily Bloom and Atlas Corrigan, the challenges that Lily has to confront thanks to the persistent presence of

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02:26:19

#81 - You by Caroline Kepnes (with Laura Petro and...

2 Cents Critic ·

2022/11/23

Tune in as Laura Petro and Meggie Gates (YA, We Read It!) hang out with Arthur for a review and recap of You, the 2014 debut novel by Caroline Kepnes. This psychological thriller is quite the wild ride, following bookstore clerk Joe Goldberg as he endeavors to show aspiring writer Guinevere Beck just how much he loves her and wants to take care of her—so much so that he’s willing to stalk, kidnap, and murder his way into her heart. The chillingly fleshed-out layers that Kepnes has written for the

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01:17:41

#80 - Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn (with Sam...

2 Cents Critic ·

2022/11/16

Tune in as Sam Cabrera-Dixon (Hardcover Hoes) returns to 2CC for a discussion on Bloodmarked, the second book in the Legendborn Cycle by Tracy Deonn. The first book, Legendborn, had plenty of goodness to offer fantasy readers as a contemporary YA retelling of Arthurian legend. Is Bloodmarked a worthy follow-up (spoilers: it is)? Comparing the intricate worldbuilding to that of the Blood and Ash series, taking a minute to remember a specific Taylor Swift song, and diving into the layered dynamic

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02:11:35

#79 - The Deal by Elle Kennedy (with Dawn Marie of...

2 Cents Critic ·

2022/11/09

Tune in as Dawn Marie (Opinionated Lushes) stops by the program to break down The Deal, the New Adult contemporary romance by Elle Kennedy (Briar U, Avalon Bay). As the first entry in her Off-Campus series, it follows the banter, the tutoring, the sparks, and the vulnerability between music major Hannah Wells and hockey captain Garrett Graham at Briar University. Breaking Bad, the importance of consent, and using overly cruel words to dump your partner are just a few of the topics that Arthur and

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01:39:01

#78 - Bungo Stray Dogs, Coffee, and Cats | A Japanese...

2 Cents Critic ·

2022/11/05

Tune in as previous guest Saba comes back to the show for her second episode, where she and Arthur open up a discussion on the works of Japanese literature they’ve collectively read. Limited time travel, familial angst, and bleakly written self-insert characters are just a few of the topics that get coverage here. Japanese literature read by Arthur and Saba: • No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai • Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi • The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro

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01:41:53

#77 - Kung Fu Panda | Directed by Mark Osborne and...

2 Cents Critic ·

2022/10/26

Tune in as Joey DiCarlo of So Wizard Podcast hangs out with Arthur to break down Kung Fu Panda, the 2008 DreamWorks Animation movie that follows an enthusiastic and bumbling panda named Po as he goes on an unlikely-hero’s journey to become the Dragon Warrior. On top of discussing one of Arthur’s favorite animated movies of all time, the two hosts also touch on subjects like the recent teaser trailer for The Super Mario Bros. Movie, the animation industry’s habit of filling their casts with big

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02:45:52

#76 - Disney+’s She-Hulk: Attorney At Law | Helmed by...

2 Cents Critic ·

2022/10/19

Tune in as returning guest Guy Bradford joins Arthur for a review and recap of She-Hulk: Attorney At Law, the newest Marvel Cinematic Universe series to premiere on Disney+. With its sitcom format, meta comedy, and fourth-wall breaks, how did it fare at introducing viewers to Jennifer Walters, a single 30-something lawyer and cousin of Bruce Banner/The Hulk who faces new obstacles in her personal and professional life after gaining Hulk powers via cross-contamination with Bruce’s blood? On top of

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02:24:07

#75 - Collateral | Directed by Michael Mann (with...

2 Cents Critic ·

2022/10/12

Tune in as Josh and Ryan (Millennial Coffee Break) hang out on the show to discuss Collateral, the 2004 neo-noir action thriller in which humble and street-smart cabbie Max is being forced by ruthless assassin Vincent to drive him around L.A. so that he can commit several hits. The topics you’ll hear include villain role suggestions for Tom Cruise, Bruce McGill’s filmography, the task of naturally weaving movie titles somewhere into the dialogue, and the alternate ending that Josh whips up for

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02:13:07

#74 - Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs | Directed by...

2 Cents Critic ·

2022/10/05

Tune in as Larry Fried (My Favorite Movie is…) hangs out with Arthur for a deep dive into Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, the 2009 animated movie that was loosely adapted from Judi and Ron Barrett’s 1978 children’s book of the same name. A few of the topics that the hosts chat about include subverting the Manic Pixie Dream Girl stereotype, animating scrumptious-looking food, praising the cast’s top-notch vocal performances, and dreaming of using the FLDSMDFR to solve world hunger. Directed by

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02:04:58

#73 - Thor: Love and Thunder | Directed by Taika...

2 Cents Critic ·

2022/09/28

Tune in as Discord buddy Livvy hangs out with Arthur for a breakdown of Thor: Love and Thunder, the 29th movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Overhyped and underwhelming queer rep, whether it was worth it to bring back Jane Foster, and conflicting takes on those screaming goats are just a few of the subjects that get coverage on this episode. Directed by Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit), Thor: Love and Thunder stars Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale, Tessa Thompson, Taika Waititi,

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02:55:21

#72 - Netflix’s Do Revenge | Directed by Jennifer...

2 Cents Critic ·

2022/09/21

Tune in as Brandi and Mindy (Drunk Bitches Be Like) hang out on 2CC for a deep dive into Netflix’s Do Revenge, the 2022 modernized twist on Alfred Hitchcock’s Strangers on a Train. This incredibly campy throwback to 90s and 2000s teen cinema provides a foundation for the three hosts to chat about plenty of topics: the school life, the cheating capabilities of WhatsApp and Snapchat, the countless felonies and misdemeanors committed by characters in Do Revenge, the upcoming live-action reboot of The

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02:21:27

#71 - Free Guy | Directed by Shawn Levy (with Jessica...

2 Cents Critic ·

2022/09/14

Tune in as Jessica and Saunya (Opinionated Lushes) collaborate with Arthur for a deep dive into Free Guy, the 2021 action-adventure comedy that follows the happy-go-lucky bank teller Guy as he realizes he’s an NPC (non-player character) inside a MMOG (massively multiplayer online game) called Free City. Are we being oversaturated with Ryan Reynolds’s presence? How big of a role does the Manic Pixie Dream Girl stereotype play in the movie? Should we be concerned over Christopher Nolan‘s upbringing

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01:44:14

#70 - Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert (with...

2 Cents Critic ·

2022/09/07

Tune in as BookTokker and Bookstagrammer Sarah Thompson joins in to shower praise on Take a Hint, Dani Brown, the fake-dating contemporary romance novel by Talia Hibbert. This is also thesecond standalone novel in her Brown Sisters trilogy, with its first book, Get a Life, Chloe Brown, having been the focus of a recent episode.Spunky grandma appreciation, support for emotionally self-aware men, and wrapping up a rom-com with a subversive grand gesture are a few of the subjects that get coverage

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02:54:39

#69 - Everything Everywhere All At Once | Directed by...

2 Cents Critic ·

2022/08/31

Tune in as past guest Torry (Ready to Be Petty) returns for a thorough breakdown of Everything Everywhere All At Once, the multiversal film that’s been sweeping up all the love and fame. The many overwhelming emotions swirling through this multilayered narrative, figuring out what footage to leave on the cutting room floor, Letterboxd Easter eggs, and Netflix’s First Kill are just a few of the subjects that Torry and I cover here. Directed byDaniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, AKA Daniels (Swiss Army

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02:19:10

#68 - Dune (2021) | Directed by Denis Villeneuve...

2 Cents Critic ·

2022/08/24

Tune in as Karyn Cooper (Chick-Lit) hops in to break down the 2021 film adaptation of Frank Herbert’s 1965 space opera novel Dune—or at least the first half of the epic book, a crucial detail that Warner Bros. failed to clarify in the film’s marketing campaign. This is one of the many subjects that Arthur and Karyn cover alongside their desire to seeZendaya star in a rom-com, the fact that Oscar Isaac should have earned an Emmy nomination for Moon Knight, the movie‘s choice to steer away from the

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02:20:18

#67 - Pixar’s The Incredibles | Directed by Brad Bird...

2 Cents Critic ·

2022/08/17

Tune in as Matthew (That’s SO Matthew) hangs out on 2CC to talk about Pixar’s The Incredibles, the 2004 animated superhero movie that gives you all the alarm-button red super-suits, golden jazz, and Fantastic Four energy you could ever want.The viral TikTok fame of Michael Giacchino’s splendid score, the concept of the mundane versus the fantastic, and the casting process for animated movies are a few of the topics that get coverage on this episode. Written and directed by Brad Bird (Ratatouille),

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01:39:45

#66 - Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert (with...

2 Cents Critic ·

2022/08/10

Tune in as Kait and Renata (Worst Bestsellers) collaborate with 2CC for a discussion on Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert (Take a Hint, Dani Brown; Act Your Age, Eve Brown). The 2019 contemporary romance novel, which is the first standalone entry in the Brown Sisters series, revolves around Chloe Brown, a sharp-mouthed web designer who has fibromyalgia, and Redford “Red” Morgan, her tattooed superintendent whose artistic inclinations emerge in the form of painting. Plus, this book breakdown

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