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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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00:41:14

Bonus: Hades 2, Tactics Rumors, and Billion-Dollar...

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2025/10/07

It’s a gloomy bonus episode of NAFC with Izzy out this week, leaving Mox and Gibbs to spiral into a surprisingly downbeat mix of gaming and global nonsense.They dig into their time with Hades 2, which is somehow both brutal and beautiful, then pivot to Final Fantasy Tactics remaster rumors—will it happen, or will Square just emotionally manipulate us for another decade? Things take a sharp turn as they unpack the recent EA private purchase deal involving Saudi Arabia, followed by the awkward Bill

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01:34:14

WarGames (1983): Fincher Tangents, Demon Slayers, and...

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2025/09/22

This week on NAFC, Izzy’s late—but that doesn’t stop Gibbs and Mox from going deep. Gibbs kicks things off with a full-on rant about David Fincher’s The Game and why it might be the original gaslight simulator. Mox and Gibbs also continue their running obsession with Alien Earth, throwing around more speculation than science.Once Izzy finally rolls in, he brings fresh takes on Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1—yes, it’s hype, yes, people cried, and yes, scalpers are still the worst. The crew

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01:37:05

The Day of the Dolphin (1973): Tactical Shenanigans,...

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2025/09/16

It’s just the boys on NAFC this week, and things get weird fast.The crew opens with some Alien Earth speculation, followed by a discussion of the Final Fantasy Tactics remake rumors and the source code drama that’s somehow both hilarious and deeply depressing. Izzy gives his thoughts on Ishura, while Mox talks about his recent rewatch of True Lies—still wild, still problematic, still awesome. Then it’s time to dive into the main event: The Day of the Dolphin (1973), the movie that asked, “What if

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01:27:40

Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970): Excuses,...

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2025/09/09

We’re back! After a missed week—thanks to Gibbs and his ever-growing list of “totally legitimate” excuses—the NAFC crew returns to talk movies, games, and apocalyptic AI.Mox is fired up over the looming release of Silksong, the most anticipated game of the decade that may or may not actually exist. Gibbs, meanwhile, went down a grim rabbit hole with Bone Tomahawk and lived to tell the tale. The crew also checks in on the current state of the NAFC Fantasy Movie League and tries to figure out who’s

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01:32:08

Death to Smoochy (2002): Gochujang, Swords, and...

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2025/08/26

This week on NAFC, Izzy kicks things off with his finest New Yorker impression and some definitely not sponsored thoughts on his recent cooking adventures with EveryPlate. Gochujang’s on the menu—and also maybe in the toilet. You’ve been warned.K-Pop Demon Hunters is apparently getting a theatrical release (??), and none of us are emotionally prepared for that. Meanwhile, Mox finally gets to unload his full thoughts on Infinity Castle, and Gibbs somehow finds yet another War of the Worlds movie to

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01:18:25

Kalifornia (1993): Twinkies, Civil Wars, and Gen Z’s...

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2025/08/19

This week on NAFC, the gang is wondering—can you really treadmill off a Twinkie? Spoiler: it's a lot more walking than you want it to be. Calories in, calories out, and deep, deep denial.Gibbs shares his thoughts on The Civil War on Drugs, and the crew weighs in on the rising heat around ChatGPT-5—because apparently, the internet is mad again. Gen Z’s also getting hit from all angles, and now they can't even afford video games. What happened to $40 being a complete game? Finally, the team dives

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01:38:15

Takopi’s Original Sin: Weeb Takeover, Milky...

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2025/08/12

With Zea and Gibbs out, NAFC gets a full-on weeb takeover as Izzy and Mox run the show. First up: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Infinity Castle hype is at an all-time high—tickets are sold out, scalpers are eating, and the duo speculates on how wild this arc might get. Is it Nezha 2 levels of cultural event? Maybe. Izzy drops a rec for Milky Subway, a short that hits that nostalgic Red vs Blue energy from the golden age of internet content. Then it’s a full spoiler-filled dive into Takopi’s Original Sin—a dark,

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02:11:25

Fermat’s Room (2007): Windows Regret, Math Traps, and...

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2025/07/30

This week on NAFC, Windows 11 update... and still no one wants it. The crew shares their collective refusal while sidetracking into the mystery of Sister Hong (don’t worry, it’s as weird as it sounds). Gibbs gives his thoughts on Solo Leveling and whether it lives up to the anime hype, while Mox returns from ACGHK 2025 with tales of merch, crowds, and cosplay chaos. He also reviews Fantastic Four: First Steps, Marvel’s latest attempt at relevance—does it stick the landing? Meanwhile, Izzy’s one

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01:33:39

Buried (2010): Iced Wine, Cultural Cookouts, and...

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2025/07/22

This week on NAFC, Gibbs and Zea recount being the most confused guests at a party. Zea’s also on a mission to get into the cookout, comparing cookout culture across backgrounds and trying to earn her honorary plate.K-Pop Demon Hunters rears its sparkly head again—this time via Zea and their daughter Ladybug, who’s firmly team sparkle-sword. The gang also checks in on the start of the new anime season: Takopi’s Original Sin is soul-crushing, Clevatess has potential, and City: The Animation is pure

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02:05:31

Under the Shadow (2016): Edgelords, Shark Dentists,...

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2025/07/15

Izzy’s back on NAFC, immediately griping about friends pestering him to watch K-Pop Demon Hunters. The gang takes a moment to define what exactly makes someone an edgelord—naturally leading to plenty of cringe-filled self-exposure.Izzy rattles off his latest anime watchlist, including some of the Chinese shows everyone’s buzzing about. Gibbs, meanwhile, has been all over the place: watching Lilo & Stitch, The Rehearsal, wrapping up Squid Game, and catching the latest F1 chaos. Oh, and he’s

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01:22:12

Gerald’s Game (2017): UFC at the White House, Star...

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2025/07/14

It’s just Mox and Gibbs on NAFC this week, tackling everything from America’s weird sports moment—UEFA and the Olympics lighting up the States—to the absolute circus of Trump hosting a UFC event at the White House. Mox drops a few thoughts on Andor and they question the state of Star Wars fandom in general—are there any sane fans left, or is it just internet chaos? They also wonder if anyone in Hollywood is still pulling off genuine success stories these days. They speculate on the possibility of a

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00:59:26

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (2025): The Spoilercast —...

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2025/07/02

It’s a NAFC bonus episode dedicated entirely to a full Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (2025) spoilercast now that Gibbs has finally finished the game. The whole crew dives deep into how this monster was made—everything from its haunting art direction to the punishing mechanics—and they don’t hold back on controversial takes about the story.Expect wild conspiracy theories, heated disagreements, and a ton of emotional processing as they unpack that ending. If you haven’t finished Clair Obscur, you’ve

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01:34:49

The Invitation (2015): F1 Frenzy, Weird Friends, and...

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2025/07/01

Izzy’s back this week on NAFC, and he and Mox immediately derail things by raving about F1—because apparently, there’s nothing quite like million-dollar cars turning left at terrifying speeds. Izzy also shares stories about his truly bizarre circle of friends and the ridiculous antics that seem to follow them around. With the anime season wrapping up, he drops his short list of standouts (and begs everyone to keep watching Yaiba). Then it’s on to the reluctant group review of K Pop Demon Hunters, a

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01:10:17

Mox and Gibbs: Clair Obscur – Drywall, Dragons, and...

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2025/06/24

It’s a NAFC bonus episode with just Mox and Gibbs holding it down this week—and you already know what they’re talking about: more Clair Obscur. The obsession continues with a deep dive into story beats, mechanics, and all the juicy bits they couldn’t fit into previous episodes.In between all that fantasy talk, they detour into some home renovation chaos (power tools and gamer hands don't mix), plus some thoughts on the upcoming How to Train Your Dragon live-action adaptation and other recent movie

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01:46:23

Robot Dreams (2023): Unicorns, Wick Spins, and Gaming...

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2025/06/10

This week on NAFC, the crew's Clair Obscur obsession rolls on—Gibbs is nearing the end of Act 2, so things get a bit spoiler-y (you’ve been warned).Mox shares his thoughts on Ballerina, the latest John Wick spin-off, and whether it keeps up the franchise’s momentum or stumbles in heels. Izzy gives Doom: The Dark Ages a test run and confirms it’s exactly the kind of rage-fueled chaos you’d expect. The gang also gives a quick review of A24’s Death of a Unicorn—yes, it’s as weird as it sounds—and

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01:40:58

Inhuman Kiss (2019): Merde, Minecraft, and Monster Love

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2025/05/20

The gang’s (mostly) back together—Zea’s out, but the boys are locked in and ready to go. First up: a spoiler-free review of the latest hotness, Clair Obscur. They break down the mechanics, the aesthetics, and, of course, sprinkle in a few complaints. Merde indeed.Izzy checks in with his ongoing anime binge, and the team takes a detour to collectively groan at A Minecraft Movie, which somehow continues to print money despite everything. Finally, the crew dives into Izzy’s pick for the week: Inhuman

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01:17:17

Mox and Izzy Live

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2025/05/14

It’s a special bonus episode of NAFC, recorded live in Hong Kong with just Izzy and Mox holding it down while Gibbs and Zea are MIA.Izzy's flown halfway across the world and brought nothing but jet lag and hot takes. The two dive into the latest standings in the NAFC Fantasy Movie League, talk plenty of smack about movies and games, and basically turn the whole episode into a cross-continental catch-up. Mox gives his impressions of Clair Obscur, while Izzy shares thoughts on Blue Giant and his

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01:05:50

Sinners (2025)

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2025/05/03

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01:12:37

Companion (2025): Eels, Lazarus, and Box Office Chaos

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2025/04/21

This week on NAFC, we wrap up the Companion theme with a review of Companion (2025)—and yes, it gets weird.Zea kicks things off with a truly unhinged tangent about eel porn (don't ask, just listen). Mox and Izzy share their initial thoughts on Lazarus, and whether the hype around the anime’s god-tier production team holds up. Meanwhile, Minecraft is absolutely dominating the box office as Mox celebrates his $1.5 million boost in the 2025 Fantasy Movie League. It’s chaos, it’s rarely educational,

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01:08:16

Electric Dreams (1984): Earworms, Lamb Cults, and...

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2025/04/08

This week on NAFC, Zea opens the episode with her surprisingly practical tips on how to get rid of an earworm.She and Gibbs have been bonding over Cult of the Lamb, building cute little cults and sacrificing followers like it’s therapy. Meanwhile, Mox is down for the count with the flu and hasn’t done much besides cough and maybe question reality. The crew wraps it up with their latest pick for the Auto-Erotica theme: Electric Dreams. Expect synths, romance, sentient computers, and the usual NAFC

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