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The Marvels / Ep. 261

On Episode 261 of the Always the Critic Podcast, we’re back in the MCU to review The Marvels, starring Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, and Iman Vellani.

REVIEW: The Glory (Part 1)

Let me start by saying that I believe in female rage. And I support revenge. So The Glory is right up my alley.

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PODCAST: Little Women / Ep. 30

On Episode 30 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by repeat guest Minal from the Crash Landed on Kdramas Podcast to review Little Women, starring Kim Go-Eun, Nam Ji-Hyun, Park Ji-Hu, and many more.

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Black Adam / Ep. 223

On Episode 223 of the Always the Critic Podcast, we surrender to no one on our review of Black Adam, starring Dwayne Johnson.

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PODCAST: The Crowned Clown / Ep. 28

On Episode 28 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by special guest Alex from the Hallyu Been Podcast to review the first historical drama for the pod, The Crowned Clown, starring Yeo Jin-Goo, Kim Sang-Kyung, and Lee Se-Young.

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PODCAST: Mr. Sunshine / Ep. 27

On Episode 27 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by repeat guest Mina from the Kpop Bookshelf Podcast to review Mr. Sunshine, starring Lee Byung-Hun, Kim Tae-Ri, Yoo Yeon-Seok, and many others.

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PODCAST: Love All Play / Ep. 26

On Episode 26 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess is joined by special guests Laura and Kathy from the MIA2K Podcast to review Love All Play, starring Park Ju-Hyun and Chae Jong-Hyeop.

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Don't Worry Darling / Ep. 219

On Episode 219 of the Always the Critic Podcast, we wake up in a male utopia (ironically located in the desert) for our review of Don’t Worry Darling, starring Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, Chris Pine, and Olivia Wilde.

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PODCAST: Vincenzo / Ep. 25

On Episode 25 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess and Rico dole out a bit of mafia justice to review Vincenzo, starring Song Joong-Ki, Jeon Yeo-Bin, and Taecyeon.

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