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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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01:48:56

Titane (2021): Zenshu Zenith, Creed First...

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2025/04/01

This week on NAFC, Mox and Izzy kick things off with a full deep dive into the Zenshu finale—character arcs, emotional wreckage, and all the absurd moments that somehow still hit way too hard.Zea returns with her first impressions of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, weighing in on stealth, samurai, and whether this is the shakeup the series desperately needed—or just more parkour déjà vu. Then it's time for a brand-new movie theme: Auto-Erotica. And what better way to kick it off than with Titane—a wild,

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01:10:25

Mad God (2021): Dragon Age Rage, Robocop Rampage, and...

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2025/03/25

Zea’s out this week, but the rest of the NAFC crew is here to pick up the chaos. Gibbs shares his thoughts on the Severance finale (no spoilers… maybe), and gives a shoutout to the creepy slow-burn vibes of The Roottrees Are Dead. Izzy vents about his ongoing frustrations with Dragon Age: Inquisition, because nothing says fun like bad pacing and clunky mechanics. Meanwhile, Mox boots up Robocop: Rogue City and is already knee-deep in justice and cybernetic mayhem. To wrap things up, the gang dives

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01:31:45

Swiss Army Man (2016): Severance Spoilers, Space...

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2025/03/18

SPOILER WARNING! The first 45 minutes of this episode are a deep dive into the latest Severance episode, with the crew dissecting every twist, turn, and mind-breaking moment. If you're not caught up, you might want to skip ahead—or just embrace the spoilers.Outside of Severance-induced existential spirals, Mox takes a trip back to early 2000s sci-fi with Farscape, while Izzy finally wraps up Kingdom Come: Deliverance and jumps straight into Dragon Age: Inquisition, because medieval RPG suffering is

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02:16:29

Suspiria: Severance Spirals, Betrayal, and WTF Did We...

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2025/03/11

Izzy and Mox kick things off early with a deep dive into Zenshu, Medalist, and the latest mind-bending episode of Severance. Zea jumps in mid-conversation to share where she’s at in her Severance binge, as the crew debates how much existential dread is too much. Izzy also gives his take on Invincible Season 3, while Mox dives into Hades 2 and whether it’s living up to the hype. Meanwhile, Gibbs unknowingly walks into an ambush as his wife and childhood friends throw him under the bus for being way

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01:21:35

Rubber: Severance, Medieval Chaos, and Killer Tires

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2025/03/04

This week on NAFC, Izzy dives into Medalist and Flower and Asura before taking a detour into the brutal, historically immersive world of Kingdom Come: Deliverance. Expect tales of medieval hardship, poor decision-making, and questionable combat skills.Zea finally finishes the first season of Severance, and the crew eagerly waits to see if she’s fully descended into existential despair. Meanwhile, Mox shares his thoughts on The Gorge, breaking down its action, style, and whether it’s worth the

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01:42:50

Nightmare Alley: Witchers, Sci-Fi, and One Last Dafoe...

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2025/02/26

This week on NAFC, Izzy and Mox share their thoughts on The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep—does it do the franchise justice, or is it just another attempt to keep the hype alive? Meanwhile, Mox takes a deep dive into NeZha 2 to see if it actually lives up to the buzz or if it's all just flashy animation with no soul.The gang also gets into a discussion about cutting-edge sci-fi tech that’s happening right now—because the future is here, and we’re probably still not ready for it. Finally, they close

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01:13:12

Shadow of the Vampire: Severance, PC Disasters, and...

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2025/02/19

This week on NAFC, Zea finally starts watching Severance, and the gang is eager to see how long it takes before she spirals into existential dread.Meanwhile, Mox’s PC decided to betray him, sending him on a tech-fueled adventure to get it back up and running. He also catches up on the latest Captain America news and shares his thoughts on the state of the MCU. Izzy, always up to something weird, is now trying to convert his stationary bike into a power generator (because why not?) and recommends

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01:29:29

Wild at Heart: Puberty, Hidden Magazines, and David...

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2025/02/11

This week on NAFC, the gang takes a cringe-filled trip down memory lane, revisiting middle and high school memories—specifically, the awkward realities of puberty and the extreme measures they took to hide their, uh, magazine clippings. Expect plenty of secondhand embarrassment and probably a few confessions no one asked for.Mox and Izzy then do a quick review of Memoir of a Snail, breaking down its charm before the crew dives headfirst into the absolute chaos that is David Lynch’s Wild at Heart

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01:08:05

Nosferatu: Glitches, Condors, and Jeopardy Jitters

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2025/02/04

This week on NAFC, Zea’s recording might be corrupted, but trust us—she was definitely here, adding her usual flair even through the glitches.Mox kicks things off by dissecting every wild action sequence in the latest season of Castlevania Nocturne, then sharply contrasts it with the massive letdown that was the new Legend of the Condor Heroes. And because he can’t resist a trip down memory lane, he also drops some nostalgic thoughts on the indie classic Recettear. Meanwhile, Izzy, still hobbling

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01:24:38

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

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2025/01/28

Zea’s finally back, and she’s got fresh updates on her bearded dragon—yes, Ashley-Clawdia Flameheart is still living her best life. Izzy declares that this season’s Isekai (Red Ranger and Zenshu) is actually good for once, shocking everyone who’s kept up with his usual Isekai rants. Mox nerds out over the latest season of Severance and indulges in a Paddington Bear marathon to gear up for the newest film installment. Meanwhile, Gibbs is off in the corner playing with stuffed animals, because… why

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02:06:52

Heretic

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2025/01/24

The gang review HereticSupport us on Patreon!

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01:34:45

The Gift: Fires, Flu, and Gaming on Ultra-Wide

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2025/01/14

This week on NAFC, the chaos of 2025 continues. Izzy shares what it’s been like living so close to the LA fires, while Mox battles the flu. Gibbs, on the other hand, is living his best life with a shiny new ultra-wide gaming monitor, perfect for indulging in Minesweeper and obsessively tweaking character creators. He also checks out the Netflix anime Orb and gives his initial thoughts.The crew kicks things off with a quick review of the Criterion Collection 2024 movie Flow, but the main event is a

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01:27:40

2024 Box Office Surprises, Izzy’s Year-End Movie...

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2024/12/31

Episode Description: Izzy and Mox wrap up the year with a snarky and insightful review of the entertainment industry’s biggest moments in 2024. From box office surprises to a countdown of this year’s top money-makers, they’ve got all the juicy details. Izzy shares his thoughts on Red One and Carry-On, while the duo speculates (and bickers) over which 2025 films will rake in the big bucks, kicking off NAFC's first-ever Fantasy Movie League—because predicting blockbusters is way more fun than sticking

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02:11:00

The Red Turtle: Lost Episodes, Secret Levels, and VGAs

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2024/12/17

After a four-week hiatus—thanks a lot, Gibbs—we’re back on NAFC! The gang had a mysterious “lost episode,” so brace yourselves for a slightly annoyed (but mostly amused) crew returning to form. They dive headfirst into Amazon’s Secret Level, dissecting what makes this show such a big deal for gamers and why it may—or may not—deserve the hype. Then it’s on to the Video Game Awards 2024, where the crew picks apart nominations, winners, losers, and those awkward acceptance speeches. Finally, the team

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01:42:37

The Substance: Shoujo Unlocks, Astro Bots, and...

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2024/11/05

This week on NAFC, Izzy is deep into the post-endgame of Tales of Arise and has taken his Japanese learning journey to new heights with Ouran High School Host Club—his first step into the shoujo world, with possibly more to come. Mox, meanwhile, is splitting his time between Sultan's Game and The Evil Within, diving into both strategy and horror. Zea and Gibbs are wrapping up Astro Bot and sharing their thoughts on the unsettling movie Smile (2022), just in time for Halloween. To round off the

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01:08:50

Alien Romulus: Aileen Wumulus, Laser Eyes, Full...

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2024/10/29

This week on NAFC, the crew starts with a bizarre trend: kids on steroids and the rise of “looks maxing”—because apparently, the internet has officially lost it. Izzy recounts his own LASIK eye surgery experience, describing the trauma and horror that still haunts him today.Mox somehow convinced Gibbs and Zea to watch Culinary Class Wars, and now they're all brainstorming what a next season should look like. Izzy then dives into what makes Tales of Arise a standout in his gaming library, while Mox

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01:37:49

Strange Darling: Old-School FPS, Yakuza TV series,...

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2024/10/22

This week, the gang shows their age with a nostalgic dive into classic FPS titles like *Golden Eye 007* and *Doom*. They attempt to piece together how shooters evolved from the good ol’ PC days to the console dual-stick setup of today. Zea’s on a high after beating *The Plucky Squire* and shares her thoughts on why games as a live service are a plague on the gaming industry. The crew also weighs in on the upcoming *Yakuza: Like a Dragon* TV adaptation, while Gibbs argues that HBO Max’s *The Penguin*

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01:53:12

Borderlands 2024: Tears, Robots, and Netflix Bangers

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2024/10/15

This week on NAFC, Mox finally wraps up Black Myth: Wukong and shares his final thoughts on the epic journey. Meanwhile, Izzy’s been busy crying his eyes out over The Wild Robot—and yes, it's as emotional as it sounds. Zea's been watching The Amazing Digital Circus on Netflix, and speaking of Netflix, they're dropping anime bangers left and right, with a Ranma 1/2 reboot and Orb: On the Movements of the Earth on the horizon. To close things out, the crew dives into Borderlands 2024 as they wrap up

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01:20:00

Gran Turismo: Weddings, Robots, and Gran Turismo Feels

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2024/10/09

In this episode of NAFC, Zea gets into her latest gaming adventures with The Plucky Squire and AstroBot, bringing whimsy to the forefront. Izzy, fresh from a mad dash out of a Vietnamese wedding, shares his first impressions of Tales of Arise. Meanwhile, Mox dives into a thoughtful review of The Wild Robot, adding a literary twist to the mix. Gibbs takes a moment to air his grievances—this time, it’s all about white men in fedoras. And to top it all off, the crew wraps up with a heartfelt review of

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01:10:00

Secret Episode - the Gibbs and Mox Hour

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2024/10/06

Gibbs and Mox Hour !Support us on Patreon!

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