The Chronicles of Critics

On this episode we're talking about the lastest webhead film, Spiderman: Across the Spiderverse! Join us for our round table discussion and in-depth review of this movie (SPOILERS), as we rate its merits based on the metrics of entertainment (how genuinely enjoyable it is), education (how solid of a message and moral it conveyed), and influence (the impact it has on the viewer and the film industry itself). We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording.

Join us as we discuss the latest Marvel movie release of GOTG3! Was this the greatest MCU film since end game? Will it usher in a new wind of quality content from Marvel? How did it measure up against our metrics of entertainment, education, and influence? Find out all this and more on the latest episode of The Chronicles of Critics.

Season 3 of the Mandalorian just wrapped! We know you have some thoughts about this season and we invite you to join us as we get ALL our Mando thoughts out on this extra special (and extra long episode) of the Chronicles of Critics. We call this special episode the Mando Fanbros as we welcome back or friend and fellow podcaster, Eric from the the Short Game Long Talk podcast, as well as Connor's friend and fellow fanbro, Frank to talk about this season of the Mandalorian. We will be rating and discussing each episode from this season on a scale of 1-10 to see how it measures up against the first two seasons.

How has this season held up so far against the the first two? What have been the best and worst parts of the first five episodes? These are just a few questions we focus on in this episode of TCOC. Tune in as we discuss where this season has gone wrong, and where we think it's headed as the final episodes release in the coming weeks. Then as the season wraps, join us for our season rating episode we're calling "The Mando Fan Bros!"

In this episode, we'll be taking a deep dive into the highly anticipated TV series, The Last of Us. We'll discuss the series' adaptation of the beloved video game, including the changes made to the storyline, and the different interpretations of the finale. We'll also explore the show's stunning visuals, gripping performances, and the ways in which it expands upon the themes of the original game. Additionally, we'll examine the reception of the series among fans of the game and newcomers alike, and how it stands up against other post-apocalyptic shows. If you've already watched The Last of Us series, or if you're curious about it, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in exploring the world of The Last of Us in a new medium.

What originated as one of the most quintessential series of novels of all time, the Wizarding World has faced challenges in attracting audiences and establishing itself as a significant movie franchise beyond its original story. Issues such as casting changes, pacing, and a general lack of appeal have contributed to the lackluster box office performance of the Fantastic Beasts movie series, resulting in the cancellation of the remaining two installments. In this episode of TCOC, we delve into the past, present, and future of the franchise, including the prospects of the trending Hogwarts Legacy video game, which offers a revitalizing perspective for the series.

We are officially one week away from the release of The Mandalorian Season 3!  In preparation, we are spending this episode discussing our predictions, as well as our hopes and fears for what may come.  We're talking Players, Planets, and Plot tonight as we delve into who we think is going to make an appearance, where they're going, and what they're going to to be doing this season.  Are we getting Sabine Wren?  Is there too much overlap with Star Wars shows nowadays? Is Jar Jar the one to save Grogu from Order 66?? Tune in to find out what we think.  

Join us as we talk about one of the most underrated movies of 2022.  EEAAO may not have been witnessed by very many people, but those who saw it, loved it!  Among the Chroniclers, it was considered one of the top 5 movies of last year.  You listeners were all clamoring about how good this movie was, so naturally we had to cover it on the pod.  Join us as delve into all aspects of this movie including how it measures up against our metrics for what makes a movie great.

Could this finally be the show to break the curse of terrible video game adaptations?  At this point, nearly half way through the season, we certainly think so!  Tune in as we break down each of the first four episodes.  We discuss our favorite parts of the show, including our thoughts on each character, as well as how the show is coming across to those who have played the game, and those who have not yet experienced it.  

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...  This year was marked by some high peaks and some low valleys when it came to movie releases.  Join us in this episode as we talk about the movies that came out in 2022.  We discuss some of our favorites like Top Gun: Maverick, Avatar 2, and the Batman.  As well as some of our least favorites like Jurassic World: Dominion, Minions: Rise of Gru, and Strange World.