The Backseat Critics
Welcome to The Backseat Critics – the family-friendly movie review podcast where we watch the movies you probably shouldn’t!
Join hosts RJ and Andrew as they dive into forgotten flops, cult classics, and cinematic disasters with sharp banter and unexpected insights. Every week, they ask the real question: Why was this even made?
🎙️ New episodes every Thursday
📍 Based in Portland, OR
📩 [email protected]
📸 Follow us on Instagram @thebackseatcritics
If you love roasting bad movies or rediscovering ridiculous ones from your childhood, hop in the backseat and buckle up.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 43 minutes
- Episodes
- 93
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
The Dark Crystal (1982)
With RJ out this week, returning guest Andrew steps in as we dive into Jim Henson’s 1982 fantasy classic, The Dark Crystal.
We're talking puppets, world-building, and the strange, and a…
How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
Hosted by Andrew and RJ, this Portland-based movie review podcast blends sharp takes, nostalgic dives, and unfiltered banter. Whether you're a cinephile or just here for…
Austin Powers feat. Jordan from Beach Bums Never Die
This week, we’re joined by Jordan — founder of Beach Bums Never Die — to revisit Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery. We talk bad teeth, groovy fashion, the surprisingly smart d…
Spy Kids (2001)
Hosted by Andrew and RJ, this Portland-based movie review podcast blends sharp takes, nostalgic dives, and unfiltered banter. Whether you're a cinephile or just here for…
The Goonies (1985) ft. Beach Bums Never Die
This week, we’re joined by the founder of California lifestyle brand Beach Bums Never Die and the founder of City Apparel and Designs to revisit one of the most beloved adventure films …
Wee Sing in Sillyville (1989)
This week The Backseat Critics reviewing a movie half of us didn't know existed - Wee Sing in Sillyville (1989). It's a bright, colorful, musical kids film about.... colors.... communit…
Heavy Weights feat. Tay
This week The Backseat Critics diving belly-first into Heavyweights—the 1995 cult classic that made Camp Hope unforgettable. Portland’s own movie nerds are joined by special guest Tay f…
Decendents 4 (2024)
This week, The Backseat Critics return to one of our original guilty pleasure franchises with Descendants 4 (2024) — the fourth entry in Disney’s teen villain-sploitation saga. Join RJ …
Return to Oz (1985)
What if The Wizard of Oz had what we all wanted? Less singing and more electroshock therapy?
This week, we take a trip back to the Land of Oz with Return to Oz - the 1985 sequel no one…
Scooby-Doo (2002)
What if you could relive your childhood adventures with Scooby-Doo? Join us as we stroll down memory lane, revisiting the 2002 "Scooby-Doo" film that captured our imaginations in the ea…
Western Conference Finals Controversy: Reexamining Game Six (2002)
Can controversial officiating truly alter the course of a game? Join us on this week's episode of the Backseat Critics as we reexamine the dramatic fourth quarter of the 2002 Western Co…
The Last Witch Hunter (2015)
Can Vin Diesel's immortal witch hunter really save the day, or is the plot just as cursed? Join us as we kick off with a hilarious yet critical review of "The Last Witch Hunter." We unc…
Rampage (2018)
Buckle up for a monster-sized episode of Backseat Critics, where Andrew and I, RJ, dive headfirst into the chaos of "Rampage." Without missing a beat, we debate the heavy-hitting presen…
Avengers: Grim Time War Review and Fairytale Madness
Pluto Nash (2001)
Ever wondered what would happen if Eddie Murphy had skipped "The Adventures of Pluto Nash"? We've got you covered! Join us as we put Eddie Murphy's filmography under the microscope, sta…
Freaky Friday (2003)
These week are are diving into an early 2000s classic: FREAKY FRIDAY?! Will they get freaky? No. But it's worth a listen just in case.
Hosted by Andrew and RJ, this Portl…
Planet of the Apes (2001)
This week we are diving in on a remake of a classic: Planet of the Apes! Directed by Tim Burton, released in 2001. Is this movie too bananas for us? Let's find out on this weeks movie r…
Small Soldiers (1998)
00:00 Intro
03:05 Minute Summary
04:44 If an alternative toy came to life
10:09 Small Soldier movie discussion
51:19 Final Thoughts
Hosted by Andrew and RJ, this Portland-bas…
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
Hosted by Andrew and RJ, this Portland-based movie review podcast blends sharp takes, nostalgic dives, and unfiltered banter. Whether you're a cinephile or just here for…
Ghostbusters (1984)
Hosted by Andrew and RJ, this Portland-based movie review podcast blends sharp takes, nostalgic dives, and unfiltered banter. Whether you're a cinephile or just here for…