So I Married A Film Critic

What happens when the perfect husband is made of wicker? In this episode of So I Married a Film Critic, we're talking about Wicker (2026), a wildly unconventional romantic fantasy comedy that takes marriage, relationships, and small-town gossip to a whole new level.Starring Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård, Peter Dinklage, and Elizabeth Debicki, Wicker tells the story of a lonely, ostracized fisherwoman who commissions a local basketmaker to create a husband for her. But when her wicker husband turns out to be more wonderful than anyone expected, the little seaside village is turned upside down by jealousy, fascination, and outrage.We're discussing this unusual blend of fantasy, romance, comedy, and social satire. What makes a good husband? Can a man made of wicker really set the bar for marriage? And what does this wonderfully strange film have to say about relationships, love, and society's expectations?We also get into the film's adult humor, unconventional take on intimacy, and one particularly memorable example of wicker craftsmanship that definitely deserves its own discussion. Plus, collars, carrots and bizarre rituals...oh my!Is Wicker a charming romantic fantasy, a clever comedy, or just plain weird? Join us for an honest, entertaining, and opinionated movie review because ya'll asked for it. Let's go!If you enjoy movie review podcasts, film criticism, 2026 movies, new movie reviews, romantic comedies, fantasy films, independent movies, movie discussions, and film analysis, this episode is for you.🎬 Movie: Wicker (2026)🎥 Directors: Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson⭐ Starring: Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård, Peter Dinklage, and Elizabeth Debicki🎭 Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Comedy🎙️ Podcast: So I Married a Film Critic

What would you do if an ordinary grocery store trip turned into a fight for survival against something lurking in the mist? In this episode of So I Married a Film Critic, we're stepping into the terrifying world of The Mist (2007), the sci-fi horror film based on Stephen King's novella.Directed by Frank Darabont and starring Thomas Jane, Marcia Gay Harden, and Laurie Holden, The Mist traps a group of strangers inside a supermarket as a mysterious fog rolls into town, hiding horrifying creatures and dangers beyond their imagination. But as fear takes hold, the people inside discover that the monsters outside might not be the only thing they have to worry about.We're discussing the movie's creature effects, claustrophobic atmosphere, psychological horror, religious fanaticism, human nature under pressure, and that famously devastating ending. Does The Mist deliver one of the most effective horror movie experiences of the 2000s? And what makes this Stephen King adaptation so unforgettable?We're also getting into the "love story", where we would hang out if we were trapped in a grocery store and what this story is trying to tell us. If you love movie review podcasts, film criticism, Stephen King movies, horror movie reviews, sci-fi horror, monster movies, psychological thrillers, 2000s horror films, and movie discussions, join us for The Mist on So I Married a Film Critic.🎬 Movie: The Mist (2007)🎥 Director: Frank Darabont👻 Genres: Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller📚 Based on: The novella by Stephen King🎙️ Podcast: So I Married a Film CriticFollow us behind the scenes on Instagram @soimarriedafilmcritic_podcast.

What happens when a museum expedition uncovers a terrifying creature lurking beneath the surface? In this episode of So I Married a Film Critic, we're digging into The Relic (1997), a sci-fi horror movie that brings monster-movie mayhem to the halls of Chicago's Field Museum.Starring Penelope Ann Miller and Tom Sizemore, this 1990s creature feature blends horror, science fiction, mystery, and suspense as a deadly creature begins hunting inside the museum. We’re talking creepy museum corridors, scientific experiments gone wrong, gruesome discoveries, and a monster that makes a museum sleepover sound like a terrible idea.Does this forgotten monster movie still hold up? We discuss the "science" behind this film and how it stops the action, why Julia wanted more of a love story, and the creepy under-lit nature of the cinematography.If you love movie review podcasts, film discussion, 1990s movies, ’90s horror films, creature features, monster movies, sci-fi horror, cult classics, and retro movie reviews, this episode is for you!🎬 Movie: The Relic (1997)👹 Genres: Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller🎙️ Podcast: So I Married a Film CriticFollow the show behind the scenes on Instagram @soimarriedafilmcritic_podcast.

What happens when a sleepy California beach town becomes a haven for vampires? In this episode of So I Married a Film Critic, we’re sinking our teeth into the 1987 classic The Lost Boys.Starring Kiefer Sutherland, Jason Patric, Corey Haim, Corey Feldman, and Jamie Gertz, The Lost Boys blends horror, comedy, teen drama, and pure 1980s nostalgia into one seriously entertaining vampire movie. We’re talking Santa Carla, the Frog Brothers, the soundtrack, the fashion, the unforgettable characters, and why this film has become a favorite among fans of classic 80s movies and horror films.Barry brings one of the best surprise twist endings ever reimagined. Can you guess what it is cause now we want a remake!Join us for a fun, sometimes serious, and definitely opinionated movie review and film podcast discussion about The Lost Boys — a movie that proves that being a teenager in the 1980s was apparently dangerous, stylish, and full of vampires.🎬 Movie: The Lost Boys (1987)🧛 Genre: Horror / Comedy / Teen / Vampire🎙️ Podcast: So I Married a Film CriticIf you love movie podcasts, film reviews, classic movies, 80s movies, horror movies, vampire movies, cult classics, and movie discussions, this episode is for you.Follow us behind the scenes on Instagram @soimarriedafilmcritic_podcast.

In this episode of So I Married a Film Critic, we review Backrooms, the eerie horror movie inspired by the internet phenomenon that turned liminal spaces into one of the creepiest concepts online, while also dividing our household.Barry loved it. Julia… not so much.We talk about what makes the Backrooms concept so creepy, whether the movie actually delivers on that unsettling premise, the power of liminal spaces, and why something that works brilliantly for one viewer can leave another completely cold.And then there’s the ending — can anyone make sense of it? Are we still in the backrooms right now? What does your backrooms doppleganger look like? Wait until you hear Barry's description! (That might be scarier than this movie!)Listen as a film critic and his wife disagree yet again — because apparently, marriage means watching movies you don't even like. Follow us behind the scenes on Instagram @soimarriedafilmcritic_podcast.

This week on So I Married a Film Critic, we turn up the heat with Lawrence Kasdan’s steamy 1981 neo-noir Body Heat, starring Kathleen Turner and William Hurt. We both loved this sexy, suspenseful classic—but Barry’s love for Kathleen Turner may be just a little more enthusiastic than Julia’s as emphasized by the many windchime references. IYKYK!We talk about what makes Body Heat such an enduring erotic thriller, from Kathleen Turner’s unforgettable breakthrough performance as the seductive Matty Walker to William Hurt’s overly sweaty, morally questionable Ned Racine. We dig into the film’s twists, chemistry, cinematography, dialogue, and its clever reworking of classic film noir conventions.Is Body Heat one of the best erotic thrillers of the 1980s? Has Kathleen Turner ever been more magnetic? And just how much trouble can one man get himself into when he falls for the wrong woman?Join us for a fun conversation about Body Heat, Kathleen Turner, William Hurt, 1980s movies, neo-noir, film noir, erotic thrillers, classic movies, and what makes a movie impossible to resist.Follow us behind the scenes on Instagram @soimarriedafilmcritic_podcast.

We discuss the definitive surfing, sky diving, and bank robbing movie, Point Break, from Oscar Winning Director Kathryn Bigelow. Is Keanu Reeves perfect for this role or have our opinions about him changed over the years? Would you join a surfing/bank robbing cult if Bodhi was the leader? Hear our sequel ideas, our thoughts on the sexual politics and why this movie shouldn't have been as good as it is. So if you see any surfing, skydiving, bank robbing movie, make sure it's this one. Follow the show behind the scenes on IG @soimarriedafilmcritic_podcast.

This was the movie that was supposed to change everything! Life on Earth was never going to be the same after this movie! Instead, we get Emily Blunt having a Dr. Doolittle relationship with animals, a glowing phallic stick of extraterrestrial origins and an unveiling of footage less scary than anything currently on Instagram. Barry and Julia talk about this Spielberg film, compare it to his extraordinary body of work, and try to find enthusiasm for an alien movie less exciting than "MAC and Me."Follow the show behind the scenes on Instagram @soimarriedafilmcritic_podcast.

One of us loved it and one of us hated it! Barry and Julia talk about this outrageous version of the Bride of Frankenstein, what (mostly) worked and what really didn't work at all. Did Jessie Buckley go too far playing too many characters with loud accents? Did Maggie Gyllenhaal's message get drowned out by the spectacle of it all? We talk about all of it! Plus, merch ideas that we should definitely think about trademarking before this episode publishes. Let us know if you guessed right about who loved this movie! Follow the show behind the scenes on Instagram @soimarriedafilmcritic_podcast.

Our conversation revolves around the original Wuthering Heights and how different director Emerald Fennel takes this classic novel and gives it all the passionate intensity she can muster. Barry talks about seeing it in theaters and I share how I never wanted to see it. Did we love it? You'll have to listen in. Why are tortured romances so interesting to watch? Let's get into it!Follow the show behind the scenes on Instagram @soimarriedafilmcritic_podcast.