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“PICKS and PANS with TheOnlyCritic” is a brand-new weekly (Michigan based) podcast featuring Nate Adams, editor-in-chief of TheOnlyCritic.com. Nate Adams is a Rotten Tomatoes approved critic, a member of the Detroit Film Critics Society, and has appeared on the TV programs: “CriticLee Speaking” for Fox 2 Detroit and “MovieShow Plus for TV-20.” On the podcast, Nate will feature guest critics from across the state and beyond, delving into the latest entertainment news and roll out reviews of current releases on streaming and in theaters.
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16 hours ago
INTERVIEW WITH ROB SAVAGE (director of the Shudder original film HOST)
Nate Adams (film critic for TheOnlyCritic.com) sits down and interviews Rob Savage, director of the breakout, late summer hit, HOST, the first movie shot entirely in quarantine over Zoom. The film is now streaming exclusively on SHUDDER. New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe!
4 days ago
REVISITING THE TOP 10 MOVIES OF 2000 plus REVIEWS OF REBUILDING PARADISE AND SHE DIES TOMORROW
Film critic Nate Adams and guest Matthew Porter take a trip down memory lane and revisit the highest grossing films of 2000 and discuss their impact and if they get made today. Plus reviews of the new documentary REBUILDING PARADISE and drama SHE DIES TOMORROW.
Jul 27, 2020
THE RENTAL and YES, GOD, YES. Plus the ever shifting release date calendar.
This week film critic Nate Adams and guest Matthew Porter discuss new releases THE RENTAL, YES, GOD, YES, and the ever shifting release date calendar and how streaming library catalogs work.
Jul 20, 2020
PEACOCK LAUNCHES, AND THE BATTLE OF STREAMING NUMBERS. PLUS THE SURROGATE and THE SUNLIT NIGHT
Film critic Nate Adams (@TheOnlyCritic) and guest Matthew Porter discuss the launch of PEACOCK and how the streaming giants release their viewership numbers. Plus reviews of THE SURROGATE and THE SUNLIT NIGHT.
Jul 13, 2020
GREYHOUND, FIRST COW, AND PALM SPRINGS
Film Critic Nate Adams and guest Matthew Porter review the latest releases hitting streaming and on-demand and even get into a tense debate about a certain film.
Jul 6, 2020
HAMILTON, IRRESISTIBLE, AND EUROVISION: THE STORY OF FIRE SAGA
Film critic Nate Adams and guest Matthew Porter are back after a week hiatus talking about HAMILTON on Disney+ and if we we will ever go to the movies again in 2020.
Jun 22, 2020
The Best Movies of 2020 so far plus 7500 and MISS JUNETEENTH
Film critic Nate Adams and guest Matthew Porter review 7500 and Miss Juneteenth and reveal their best films of 2020 so far!
Jun 15, 2020
DA 5 BLOODS, THE KING OF STATEN ISLAND, and ARTEMIS FOWL
Film critic Nate Adams and guest Matthew Porter discuss and review new releases DA 5 BLOODS, THE KING OF STATEN ISLAND, and ARTEMIS FOWL.
Jun 8, 2020
Top picks for films made by Black filmmakers and artists. Plus reviews of BECKY and SHIRLEY
In light of current events, Film Critic Nate Adams and guest Matthew Porter discuss their favorite movies made by African-American filmmakers and discuss the new streaming releases of BECKY and SHIRLEY.
Jun 1, 2020
HBO MAX launches plus THE HIGH NOTE and THE VAST OF NIGHT reviewed
Film critic Nate Adams and guest Matthew Porter discuss the new releases THE HIGH NOTE and THE VAST OF NIGHT and the bumby launch of HBO MAX.
May 26, 2020
THE LOVEBIRDS, #ReleaseTheSnyderCut becomes a reality on HBO MAX and could the Oscars be canceled in 2021?
Film critic Nate Adams and guest Matthew Porter review THE LOVEBIRDS, discuss what they’ve been watching, and delve into the upcoming release of Zack Snyder’s Justice League on HBO MAX in 2021.
May 18, 2020
SCOOB! and CAPONE. Hamilton heads to Disney+ early. Is Amazon purchasing AMC Theaters?
Film critic Nate Adams and guest Matthew Porter review new releases SCOOB! and CAPONE and discuss the significance of HAMILTON heading to Disney+ early and dissect the rumors that Amazon might be purchasing AMC Theaters.
May 11, 2020
SPACESHIP EARTH and HOW TO BUILD A GIRL. Is Disney in trouble? #QuarantineCatchup
Film critic Nate Adams and guest Matthew Porter review new releases “Spaceship Earth” and the coming-of-age comedy “How To Build A Girl” and discuss what they’ve been watching during quarantine. Plus Disney is looking to take $1 billion in losses this year, are they in trouble?
May 3, 2020
Episode 4: AMC Theaters vs Universal Studios. Bad Education and Hugh Jackman's top three performances.
On this installment of the PICKS and PANS podcast, film critic Nate Adams and guest Matthew Porter discuss the exhibition war taking place between AMC Theaters and Universal Studios. Plus The Academy Awards change their award eligibility in wake of COVID-19, and reviews of BAD EDUCATION and ALL DAY AND A NIGHT.
Apr 26, 2020
Episode 3: EXTRACTION, #QuarantineCatchup, and when will theaters open back up?
Film critic Nate Adams and guest Matthew Porter review/debate the latest releases on VOD and Netflix. Nate gives an update on his #QuarantineCatchup series detailing all the classic films he's been watching. for the first time. Hint: one of them was "The Princess Bride."
Apr 19, 2020
Episode 2: Are there too many streaming services? Reviews of THE QUARRY, ENDINGS, BEGINNINGS, and UNDERWATER
Film critic Nate Adams and guest Matthew Porter review new releases THE QUARRY, ENDINGS, BEGINNINGS, and the new Blu-Ray release of UNDERWATER. Plus discussions on the launch of PEACOCK and how does TROLLS: WORLD TOUR change the theatrical release model? Full reviews at TheOnlyCritic.com.
Apr 12, 2020
Episode 1: TROLLS WORLD TOUR, QUIBI Launch, and AMC Theaters filing for bankruptcy
Film critic Nate Adams and guest critic Matthew Porter review the films TROLLS: WORLD TOUR, SEA FEVER, and WE SUMMON THE DARKNESS. They also give their picks and pans from the week and discuss the state of the film business and the recent launch of the QUIBI streaming service.