Few things are as satisfying as a great movie conversation, the kind that makes you rethink a film you loved or finally talk yourself into watching something you’ve been putting off. Film criticism has found a vibrant home in the podcast space, with shows offering everything from sharp, spoiler-filled debates and thoughtful analysis to hilarious deep dives into so-bad-they’re-good cult classics.
But with countless options crowding your feed, tracking down the hosts whose taste you actually trust can be a challenge. To help you cut through the noise, here are the best movie review podcasts out there right now: spanning new releases, old favorites, and every genre in between, so you can find the voices that will make your next watchlist even better.
What Went Wrong
What Went Wrong explores Hollywood’s most infamously disastrous movie productions, digging into the behind-the-scenes chaos of everything from massive flops to record-breaking blockbusters. In each episode, hosts Lizzie Bassett and Chris Winterbauer take on a new film to uncover the astonishing (and occasionally mind-numbing) reasons why making a movie, especially a good one, is nearly impossible. Produced by David Boman.
Cinephile’s Digest
A bi-weekly movie podcast featuring reviews, news, games, and other shenanigans.
The Reel Pineapple
The Reel Pineapple is a one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, social commentary, and everything in between.
Blank Check with Griffin & David
Not just another bad movie podcast, Blank Check works through directors’ entire filmographies episode by episode, specifically the auteurs whose early successes earned them that rare ‘blank check’ from Hollywood to pursue passion projects. In each new miniseries, hosts Griffin Newman and David Sims explore the works of film’s most larger-than-life personalities in painstakingly hilarious detail.
The Film Majors
Three former cinema studies students navigate working in the industry, continuing their cinematic education, and bickering with one another about the movies. Popcorn is their ammunition, the couch is their foxhole, and the cinema is their place of worship. Welcome to the party, pal.
Book Vs Movie Podcast
Book Vs. Movie tackles one question: “Which was better—the book or the movie?” Hosts Margo P. (She’s Nacho Mama’s Blog) and Margo D. (creator of Brooklyn Fit Chick.com) spoil the details, dig into plot points, debate casting choices, and dish out praise or snark as they see fit—never afraid to tell it like it is.
Kermode & Mayo’s Take
Essential film reviews, TV reviews, and wide-ranging conversations on movie and non-movie topics, brought to listeners by Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo. Plus plenty of recommendations to watch in cinemas, across all streaming services, and on physical media.
Unspooled
Each week, actor and comedian Paul Scheer (Black Monday, The League) and film critic Amy Nicholson (LA Times Chief Film Critic) watch and discuss the best movies out there, from the classics to new releases and every indie film in between. Along the way, they break down iconic scenes, spotlight their favorite characters, and determine whether these movies still hold up over time.
WTM: Watch This Movie
Just a couple of guys who want to inform and entertain listeners by discussing films old and new across every genre. They’re here to help curate your movie picks.
Best Film Ever
The listener’s new favorite transatlantic film review podcast, sifting through the blockbusters and critical darlings in search of the best film ever made.
Filmspotting
Adam Kempenaar and Josh Larsen review new and classic movies, providing “affable, insightful film analysis since 2005” (NY Times).
Cinephobe
Welcome to Cinephobe, the podcast where Zach Harper, Amin Elhassan, and Anthony Mayes review movies with poor Rotten Tomatoes ratings and try to determine whether those films deserve their low scores or simply didn’t get a fair shake.
Every Single Sci-Fi Film Ever*
The Every Single Sci-Fi Film Ever* podcast looks back at over a century of films, starting in 1902 and moving toward the future. Each episode centers on a film, director, or theme, bringing in experts to explore the history, politics, and influences. Join sci-fi enthusiast Ayesha Khan as she travels through time and space, encounters aliens, and battles authoritarian regimes, all from your home planet.
We Hate Movies
Since 2010, the We Hate Movies podcast has loudly celebrated and torn apart films from across the spectrum, from forgotten ’80s action flicks and outrageous ’90s romantic comedies to the early CGI blockbusters of the 2000s and the nostalgia-heavy franchises of the 2010s and today. Each week, comedians Andrew Jupin, Stephen Sajdak, Eric Szyszka, and Chris Cabin choose a movie from the recent past to discuss and joke about in all its glory, good and bad.
Watch If You Dare
Watch If You Dare is a podcast that explores horror cinema through the eyes of a coward and those of a longtime fan. Whether the listener is a hardened horror expert, a casual fan in a love-hate relationship with scary movies, or simply the victim of a dare, they can join Derek, Aaron, and the occasional guest or two to face their fears.
Now Playing – The Movie Review Podcast
The hosts of Now Playing Podcast dive deep into every franchise, from Bond, DC, and Marvel to Mad Max, Andromeda Strain to Wolverine, breaking down each film with sharp insight, behind-the-scenes stories, and plenty of humor. If a movie has a sequel (or three), they’ve probably reviewed it with real research, real opinions, and zero patience for bad films.
Leaving the Theater
Leaving the Theater offers literally the freshest take on what was just watched. Host Ronald records reviews while “leaving the theater” after seeing a movie, or from the couch after catching it on television or a favorite streaming service.
Cinema Gems
The Admiral and Eric Praline deliver cinema news and movie reviews every week from a video store in your hometown. So go and find them!!!!
The Flop House
The Flop House is a comedy podcast dedicated to the worst in recent film. Hosts Elliott Kalan, Dan McCoy, and Stuart Wellington watch a questionable movie, then launch into an unscripted discussion of its flaws and occasional charms, never shy about a pointless, silly digression or two hundred.
Mindset Movie Reviews
Mindset Movie Reviews is a short-form podcast delivering honest, spoiler-aware reviews of films old and new. Each episode breaks down a single movie, what works, what doesn’t, and whether it’s worth your time, without the hype or studio spin. Expect sharp commentary and the occasional hot take across classic cinema, modern releases, cult favorites, and forgotten gems.
House of Cinema
Created and hosted by Joe Aragon alongside Claira Curtis and Sydney Volpe, House of Cinema is a weekly discussion of all things film, from rankings and casual chats to Q&As and movie drafts. There’s something for both the hardcore cinephile and the casual moviegoer. If you love movies, the door is always open at the House of Cinema.
How Did This Get Made?
The award-winning comedy podcast that celebrates bad movies. Comedians and actors Paul Scheer (The League), June Diane Raphael (Grace and Frankie), and Jason Mantzoukas (Big Mouth) break down the best of the worst films ever made, blockbuster flops, cheesy ’80s action, Lifetime thrillers, cult classics, and plenty of Nic Cage and Jason Statham. Sometimes joined by guests like Seth Rogen, Conan O’Brien, and Charlize Theron, they watch these bad movies so you don’t have to!
Doug Loves Movies
Comedian Doug Benson (Super High Me, Last Comic Standing) invites his friends to sit down and discuss his first love: movies!
The Filmcast
In The Filmcast, hardcore geeks David Chen, Devindra Hardawar, and Jeff Cannata debate, pontificate, and dig into the latest films, TV shows, and other entertainment from the past week. Weekly guests range from everyday bloggers and webmaster luminaries to film directors and movie stars from all walks of life.
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