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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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01:21:48

Coherence - All Thanks to Child Labor

Not Actually Film Critics ·

2023/07/11

Izzy professes his love for child labor in his playthroughs of Frostpunk. Mox gives a spoiler free review of Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One. Gibbs and Izzy discuss why the US is so good at killing pedestrians. Gibbs gives his take on Prisoners and Izzy reviews Sound of Freedom. Then, it's time to cap off the theme of low budget films with the micro-budget science fiction thriller Coherence (2013), which gets a hard, throbbing recommendation from the show. Support us on Patreon!

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01:31:25

The Man from Earth - Caveman Christ

Not Actually Film Critics ·

2023/07/05

Zea and Gibbs recount their rescue of kittens from Russians, and Izzy recaps his issues with Unicorn: Warriors Eternal. A hard recommend of Surviving Mars is followed up with reviews of Tetris, The Bear, and Fast X. Then, it's time for Zea's low-budget pick which is the 2007 film The Man From Earth, about a veeeeeery special caveman. Support us on Patreon!

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01:25:20

Cube - Two Cakes

Not Actually Film Critics ·

2023/06/21

We argue over the master race of consoles and talk about Sharknado's very special birthday celebration which included a viewing of Across the Spider-Verse. Then, it's time to get lost in the maze of Cube, a 1997 Canadian psychological thriller film which makes for a fun and captivating hour and a half movie. Support us on Patreon!

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01:19:43

Wyrmwood: Apocalypse - Chicken Network

Not Actually Film Critics ·

2023/06/13

Zea's on a completely different wavelength this week, Izzy recounts his experiences at a Demon Slayer Yaiba pop up event, and we talk about AI, again. Izzy finishes Death Stranding, Gibbs starts Tears of the Kingdom, and Zea tries to finish Breath of the Wild??? Then we get into Mox's first pick in his theme of "Low Budget" with the 2021 Australian zombie action flick Wyrmwood: Apocalypse. Support us on Patreon!

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01:09:13

Superintelligence - A Mindmelting Experience

Not Actually Film Critics ·

2023/06/06

The boys are back at it again, with some reviews of Nichijou, Catherine, Tears of the Kingdom, and Death Stranding with a little Across the Spiderverse review sneak peak (check out Mox & Izzy's bonus episode for a full on spoiler review of it). Then, a review of the "satire" film Superintelligence where Melissa McCarthy has to convince a James Corden voiced AI to save humanity... through wuv. Support us on Patreon!

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01:24:56

SPOILERS!! Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Not Actually Film Critics ·

2023/06/06

HEAVY SPOILER ALERT Join Mox and Izzy in a thrilling after-hours discussion as they dive headfirst into the cross dimension web-slinging world of "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse." Also an excuse to indulge Mox's passion for animation and story telling, and the undying admiration for his childhood hero. Support us on Patreon!

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01:25:02

Network - Rows of Baby Teeth

Not Actually Film Critics ·

2023/05/31

The gang dishes on the ole vagina teeth issue and catch up on some recent games, including a rare finish from Zea of Hogwarts Legacy. Izzy and Zea regale with travel tales from Chicago and a concert in Houston before we get into Zea's pick of the 1976 classic Network, a prophetic and still-relevant film. Support us on Patreon!

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01:10:51

Hail, Caesar! - Possessed

Not Actually Film Critics ·

2023/05/16

Zea returns to the show but brings an otherworldly presence with her. Gibbs has been BIPOC-certified. Mox reviews Guardians of the Galaxy 3, and Izzy is still playing Elden Ring. The gang reviews the Coen brothers' Hail, Caesar! from 2016 with an all-star cast and a story of Eddie Mannix. Support us on Patreon!

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01:09:53

The Naked Gun - Bean'd

Not Actually Film Critics ·

2023/05/09

You guessed it, it's more Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Tears of the Kingdom! Zea and Izzy update on their game and life progress, and Mox gives his anime and game recs. Then the crew launches into Gibbs' new theme of satire with his pick The Naked Gun. Support us on Patreon!

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01:29:08

Transcendence

Not Actually Film Critics ·

2023/05/02

The boys talk about mangas like Blue Lock and Berserk and Mox educates on the production process. Gibbs updates with his Sports Corner and Izzy breaks down his Malenia sickness. Then, we get into the weirdly star-studded 2014 film Transcendence with Johnny Depp as a scientist turned cyber. Support us on Patreon!

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01:25:29

her - Right In the Kokoro

Not Actually Film Critics ·

2023/04/25

The dudes livestream their consciousness on A.I. and its uses in the judicial system. Izzy gives an honest review of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and possibilities of video game --> movie/TV adaptations are discussed. Then, the boys get all weepy on the 2014 Spike Jonze film her, where a loner Joaquin Phoenix encounters and romantically pursues an AI voiced by Scarlet Johannnsssson and feewings get hoat. Support us on Patreon!

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01:04:03

M3GAN - (pronounced Myoangern)

Not Actually Film Critics ·

2023/04/18

The crew reviews Elden Ring, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and John Wick 4 before a deep dive into AI with Izzy's pick, the 2022 horror/sci-fi film M3GAN Support us on Patreon!

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01:41:56

Hellbender: New Eyes

Not Actually Film Critics ·

2023/04/04

Izzy updates the gang on his new eyes, Zea ribs on Gibbs' nose, and they contemplate what new body enhancements to pursue. Zea discusses her love of food and Izzy discusses his love of Elden Ring. Then, the crew finishes off the theme of demons with Izzy's pick of the 2022 indie horror film Hellbender, where Mom and daughter bend hell as famiwy. Support us on Patreon!

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01:05:57

The Wailing - Pump Up the Jam

Not Actually Film Critics ·

2023/03/28

Another day, another discussion about the progress of AI and its magnificent maladies. Zea catches us up with her review of last week's film, and the gang gets into Gibbs' pick of The Wailing, a 2016 Korean horror film about a man... a family... a stranger?... and baaaaaad things happening... Support us on Patreon!

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01:17:38

The Taking of Deborah Logan - The Last of Us: The...

Not Actually Film Critics ·

2023/03/21

The meatsticks of NAFC take on the recent video games of Hogwarts Legacy, Elden Ring, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, and the new Resident Evil 4 remake demo. Izzy and Mox pick up the pieces after the Oscars' clear snubs, and the crew decides if The Last of Us is worth it after the season finale. Then, they dive into Mox's pick of the 2014 film The Taking of Deborah Logan where an elderly Alzheimer's patients rides the rails of sanity through a well shot found-footage documentary. Support us on

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01:19:26

Infinity Pool - Jon Voight as Chinese Curator

Not Actually Film Critics ·

2023/03/07

Hey movie buffs, get ready for another chaotic episode of "Not Actually Film Critics"! This week, Zea and Mox are hanging out in the "Last Wish" zone - which is basically just a fancy way of saying another member messed up their recording and is added to Izzy's shit list! But fear not, because we've got some juicy topics to cover this week. First up, we'll be discussing whether or not robots are coming to steal our jobs. Spoiler alert: they probably are. But don't worry, we've got some tips for how

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01:22:16

Archive - Quidditch Sucks

Not Actually Film Critics ·

2023/02/21

The gang prattles on more about Hi-Fi Rush and the joy of music in games, and Zea talks about her playthrough of Hogwarts Legacy which kicks off a spirited debate about Quidditch. Then, we get into Izzy's pick for the theme of Edge Runners, the 2020 science fiction film Archive, which sees an engineer creating an AI to help him resurrect his wife... but DOES HE??? Support us on Patreon!

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01:27:28

Neo Tokyo

Not Actually Film Critics ·

2023/02/14

You guessed it! MORE Puss in Boots: The Last Wish Since Gibbs and Zea are taking some time off, Mox and Izzy rattle on about issues they have in Spiderverse, Avatar: The Way of the Water, Harry Potter, and the overall trends in entertainment media. Izzy gets on the Hi-Fi Rush bandwagon Support us on Patreon!

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01:19:34

Ingrid Goes West - Corgi Ass

Not Actually Film Critics ·

2023/01/31

The bratwursts discuss huskies, The Thing, and new games being played like Loop Hero, Scarlet Nexus, and Typing of the Dead. These enbonered men then lay out their last Cineboner with Izzy's pick of Ingrid Goes West, a black comedy where social media and reality collide. Support us on Patreon!

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01:24:28

Time Bandits - A Loaf of Crackers

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2023/01/24

Everybody gets caught up on Puss in Boots: The Last Wish and Izzy is astounded. The gang also reviews the first episode of The Last of Us, Velma, and gives thoughts to the casting of a live-action God of War. Izzy shares a story of being a Southeast Asian ambassador for white people before the gang gets into Terry Gilliam's 1981 adventure film Time Bandits and its fantastic set and costume design, quirkiness, and downright fun. Support us on Patreon!

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