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
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📸 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
Halloweentown (1996) - We go on location!
Well, this week on The Backseat Critics: Movie Review Podcast, we're in for a real treat as we summon the ghost of '90s made-for-TV movies with "Halloweentown" (1996). Get ready for a s…
Color Out of Space
Today we are talking the 2019 Lovecraftian sci-fi/horror: Color Out of Space, starring Nicholas Cage and some llamas!
00:00 - Intro/News
09:29 - One Minute Summary/Overview
13:34 - Charac…
Don't Look Under the Bed (1999)
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…
Freddy vs. Jason: A Masterpiece of Cinematic Excellence
Welcome to The Backseat Critics the podcast where we dive deep into the world of cinematic "genius." Join us as we dissect every glorious moment of this masterpiece, from its over-the-…
Fast 10: What plot development?
Hold onto your steering wheels, folks, because Fast 10 is here to push the boundaries of logic and storytelling like never before! Vying for that Oscar. Get ready for a turbocharged ove…
TMNT: Mutant Mayhem - The Cinematic Gem We All Deserve
In this episode of The Backseat Critics featuring Jordan from Beach Bums Never Die, we take on the wildly entertaining world of "TMNT: Mutant Mayhem." As we break down the film's over-t…
Elemental: A Stroll Through Pixar's Oopsie-Daisy
Well, well, well, brace yourselves for a truly "elemental" experience in this episode. Pixar's "Elemental" is here to dazzle us with its groundbreaking take on, you guessed it, the elem…
Putting the Brakes on Fast Saga: A Candid Dissection
Welcome back to another episode of The Backseat Critics, where we take a deep dive into the world of "meh" cinema and dissect the blockbusters with unfiltered honesty. In this episode,…
Ghostly Glamour & Grave Review: Haunted Mansion (2023) Unveiled!
Prepare to be transported into a world where the past and present collide, and where the spirits of the mansion hold more than just memories. Join us on this spectral journey as we offe…
A Goofy Movie (1995) feat. Cartier Bob from Play No Games Podcast
Welcome back nerds! In this episode of The Backseat Critics we're diving into the heartwarming, nostalgic world of "A Goofy Movie." This classic animated film, released in 1995, takes…
Fate of the Furious - Bob Iger is a jerk
You read the title - you know EXACTLY what you're in for. Enjoy!
00:00 - Intro
01:48 - Steve Rogers musical cancelled
03:08 - Bob Iger is a jerk
04:57 - Quiz Question
05:18 - Two Minute Summ…
Furious 7 (2015) - THEY GREENLITE SEVEN OF THESE?!
There's seven movies - and they're furious that they exist. We are too. Join in on us as we dive into this trash heap franchise with Furious 7.
00:00 - Intro
02:11 - News Topics
03:50 - Tw…
Fast & Furious 6 (2013)
We're talking about the movie listed in the title. Do you want us to spell it out? Because it is.
00:00 - Intro
00:59 - Steve Rogers Musical
02:39 - Elemental
03:20 - Quiz Question
04:26 - 2…
The Human Tornado (1976) Guestisode feat. Arthur
What is this movie!? One of the most bizarre movies that we have reviewed so far. RJ is out this week so we have friend from the Play No Games podcast, Arthur, this week. We discuss the…
Fast Five (2011)
There are five of these crazy movies, and somehow we're just getting bonkers. And it is for the best. Listen to our review of 2011's Fast Five.
Starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Elsa Pat…
Fast and Furious (2009)
Vin Diesel is back! Is that a good thing? There's a short movie before this? Han is still alive? Questions like this and more are discussed on this weeks episode. Just to note: we are s…
2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)
Wow. There were two of these?! So this week we are going deep into 2 Fast and 2 Furious with the same enthusiasm the actors brought. Are they faster? Are they furiouser*? Only we will f…
The Fast and the Furious (2001)
This week we are diving into The Fast and the Furious. Is it good? Is it bad? Are we family? And who was originally cast to play Dom? Topics like this and more are discussed during this…
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
With Guardians of the Galaxy 3 out now - it's time to revisit the original! Jump in with us as we delve into the 2014 MCU movie. Is it as good as people say? Does it hold the test of ti…
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
Five months into 2023, the guys are going all in with bad movies. This time we're discussing Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, a movie that should be half the length it is. Why does this…