Why The Little Mermaid Doesn't Fix Disney's Live Action Problem

It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's Secondhand Film Critics back again to save film criticism! In this episode we get into what we've been up to in the past several months, how the podcast will look going forward, and probably talk way too much about TV and video games for a podcast that's supposed to be about movies. Our question of the week: Literally forgot this existed we'll do one next episode lol Our Socials: Website: https://secondhandfilmcrit.wixsite.com/secondhandfilm Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/secondhandfilm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secondhandfilmpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secondhandfilmpod Noah's Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/NoahJH/ Kayla's Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/kaylaphaneuf/

We're going on hiatus! With the new SAG-AFTRA podcasting guidelines, Secondhand Film Critics will be on a break until strike negotiations are resolved. While we’re not a part of SAG-AFTRA ourselves, we stand in solidarity with the members who are striking right now. We wouldn’t have the movies we love and talk about on this podcast without the people who make and act in them.  Strike Info: https://www.sagaftrastrike.org/ SAG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sagaftra/ Entertainment Fund: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/ Email us at [email protected] and maybe we'll read your comment in an upcoming episode! Our Socials: Website: https://secondhandfilmcrit.wixsite.com/secondhandfilm Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/secondhandfilm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secondhandfilmpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secondhandfilmpod Noah's Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/NoahJH/ Kayla's Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/kaylaphaneuf/

Hi Barbie! The time has finally come for us to reveal the double feature of the decade, comprised of Greta Gerwig's Barbie and Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer. With so much build up, did these film's live up to the immense hype, or were they not Kenough to win us over? Our question of the week: "What is your favorite Christopher Nolan movie?" Email us at [email protected] and maybe we'll read your comment in an upcoming episode! Our Socials: Website: https://secondhandfilmcrit.wixsite.com/secondhandfilm Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/secondhandfilm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secondhandfilmpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secondhandfilmpod Noah's Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/NoahJH/ Kayla's Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/kaylaphaneuf/

Tom Cruise saves the movies and Ethan Hunt saves the world! We're joined by Mission: Impossible expert, Danny Gaylord from Film is Lit podcast, to talk about the newest installment in the Mission franchise. Listen as we discuss the incredible stunts, how this ranks compared to the rest of the films, and what makes this action/drama actually so funny. Our question of the week: "What is the best love triangle in film history?" Have thoughts about this topic? Email us at [email protected] and maybe we'll read your comment in an upcoming episode! Listen to the Film is Lit Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ZoUZJerCJwRmKvTenYRtI?si=81d946b46b314c34 Follow Film is Lit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/film_is_lit_podcast/ Our Socials: Website: https://secondhandfilmcrit.wixsite.com/secondhandfilm Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/secondhandfilm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secondhandfilmpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secondhandfilmpod Noah's Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/NoahJH/ Kayla's Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/kaylaphaneuf/

Get your cargo shorts ready, because it's time for another episode in our Summer of Twilight! This episode we discuss the 2010 film Eclipse and try to determine why the Twilight craze has had so much longevity. Other discussions include Jacob's wardrobe choices, why we are (reluctantly) Team Edward, and if Ice Spice has seen the Twilight films! Our question of the week: "What is the best love triangle in film history?" Have thoughts about this topic? Email us at [email protected] and maybe we'll read your comment in an upcoming episode! Check out The Big Hit show’s season on Twilight: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Sny24r7KfBeSmKjaT2HzL?si=c14e1824a57c451c Our Socials: Website: https://secondhandfilmcrit.wixsite.com/secondhandfilm Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/secondhandfilm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secondhandfilmpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secondhandfilmpod Noah's Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/NoahJH/ Kayla's Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/kaylaphaneuf/

This week on the podcast we are joined by returning guest Peter Kochanek to share his personalized triple feature of Nine to Five, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and Free Guy! Join us as we journey through this unlikely pairing of films, discovering connections on the way in things like their inclusion of IP, their criticism (or uplifting) of capitalist systems, and the usage of animated characters in a live action world.  Our question of the week: "In the last year, which movie would you have given a title track?” Have thoughts about this topic? Email us at [email protected] and maybe we'll read your comment in an upcoming episode! Peter's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealpeterkochanek/  Peter’s Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/becauseimpk/ Our Socials: Website: https://secondhandfilmcrit.wixsite.com/secondhandfilm Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/secondhandfilm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secondhandfilmpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secondhandfilmpod Noah's Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/NoahJH/ Kayla's Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/kaylaphaneuf/

This week we dive headfirst into Asteroid City. In our most pretentious episode yet, we talk about how this film is a true extension of Wes Anderson's filmography, the meta points in the script, and how Wes' writing has transformed over the years. So join us on the train to Asteroid City as we rave about our favorite director's newest masterpiece. Our question of the week: "Where should the next Wes Anderson film be set?” Have thoughts about this topic? Email us at [email protected] and maybe we'll read your comment in an upcoming episode! Our Socials: Website: https://secondhandfilmcrit.wixsite.com/secondhandfilm Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/secondhandfilm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secondhandfilmpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secondhandfilmpod Noah's Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/NoahJH/ Kayla's Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/kaylaphaneuf/

This week we get into our ELEMENT by discussing Pixar’s latest theatrical offering: Elemental. Does the movie hold water, or does it fizzle out? Listen for the answer to this question, as well as discussions about steam babies and Pixar’s first ever non-binary character! Our question of the week: "What is your favorite Pixar short?” Have thoughts about this topic? Email us at [email protected] and maybe we'll read your comment in an upcoming episode! Our Socials: Website: https://secondhandfilmcrit.wixsite.com/secondhandfilm Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/secondhandfilm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secondhandfilmpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secondhandfilmpod Noah's Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/NoahJH/ Kayla's Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/kaylaphaneuf/

Hello biceps! This week we're back with our Summer of Twilight where we're talking about the famed second film in the series Twilight: New Moon! We discuss the behind the scenes of the hit sequel to Twilight, our feelings on Jacob's new role in the series, and share some of our favorite iconic lines from the film. Our question of the week: "What was your favorite midnight or opening night release you've attended?” Have thoughts about this topic? Email us at [email protected] and maybe we'll read your comment in an upcoming episode! Check out The Big Hit show’s season on Twilight: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Sny24r7KfBeSmKjaT2HzL?si=c14e1824a57c451c Our Socials: Website: https://secondhandfilmcrit.wixsite.com/secondhandfilm Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/secondhandfilm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secondhandfilmpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secondhandfilmpod Noah's Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/NoahJH/ Kayla's Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/kaylaphaneuf/

This week we websling our way through multiple dimensions to discuss the long anticipated sequel to 2018’s Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse. Does the movie live up to the hype? Is the animation somehow even better than the original? Will Noah ever marry Hailey Stienfeld?? Answers to two of those questions, and more, are revealed right here! Our question of the week: "What other superhero movie do you want to see an animated version of?” Have thoughts about this topic? Email us at [email protected] and maybe we'll read your comment in an upcoming episode! Our Socials: Website: https://secondhandfilmcrit.wixsite.com/secondhandfilm Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/secondhandfilm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secondhandfilmpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secondhandfilmpod Noah's Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/NoahJH/ Kayla's Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/kaylaphaneuf/