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Casually Critical

Storytellers Daniel Carpenter and James Newton discuss modern entertainment, with all of its flaws and merits.For submissions: DM us at @casuallycriticalpodcast or email us at casuallycriticalpodcast@... Read more

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Turning Horror Upside Down with "Stranger Things, Season 4"

Turning Horror Upside Down with "Stranger Things, Season 4"

Thirteen hours is a long time to be doing anything, but that's the total length of Stranger Things, Season 4 (2022). If ... Read more

15 Jul 2022

1hr 17mins

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"Inside" the Mind of Bo Burnham

"Inside" the Mind of Bo Burnham

Can a lonely artist stuck inside his home make anything good? Moreover, can he make anything funny? Daniel and James are... Read more

8 Jul 2022

41mins

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Does "Frozen" Hold a Candle to "Encanto"?

Does "Frozen" Hold a Candle to "Encanto"?

Critiquing Disney's animated movies is no small undertaking, which is why Daniel and James are reviewing two-Frozen (201... Read more

1 Jul 2022

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Why "The Batman" is Riddled With Excellence

Why "The Batman" is Riddled With Excellence

The reviewers repress their love of Matt Reeves as they attempt to give an honest examination, detective-style, of the w... Read more

24 Jun 2022

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