Big Movie Mouth Off

01/21/2025

With the Utah Film Critics Association Awards complete, that’s a wrap for us for 2024. This episode we take a look at who won what and if the association got it right or wrong. Check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Podbean!

01/18/2025

To no one's surprise, Brooks has other thoughts about 'Wolf Man.'
https://www.thereelplace.com/movie-review/wolf-man/

01/17/2025

January is always the time of year for subpar movies that are sent out to die, and while Wolf Man isn't bad by any means, it doesn't quite escape this stereotype. https://bigshinyrobot.com/movies/wolf-man-review/

01/12/2025

The Utah Film Critics Association gathered together on Saturday, January 11, 2025 to discuss and vote on the best in filmmaking for 2024.
https://www.thereelplace.com/news/utah-film-critics-association-2024-awards-winners/

01/09/2025

It’s hard to believe that it’s time to do a wrap up of another year and list what movies we loved best in 2024. We think you might be surprised by what each of us picked and how much, if any, overlap there was.

https://www.thereelplace.com/news/favorite-films-of-2024/

12/24/2024

Just in time for Christmas, we bring your our final episode of the year! Both are kind of artsy, but we think you’ll want to check them out! Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Podbean. Happy Holidays!

12/23/2024

Holiday Family Face Off Reviews: Mufasa vs. Sonic

https://www.thereelplace.com/news/holiday-family-face-off-reviews-mufasa-vs-sonic/

12/21/2024

The Utah Film Critics Association is pleased to announce our nominees for excellence in filmmaking for 2024.

Check out the list to see how we did!

The Utah Film Critics Association is pleased to announce our nominees for excellence in filmmaking for 2024. The Brutalist took the lead with nine nominations including Best Picture, Best Achievement in Directing for Brady Corbet, Best Lead Performance Male for Adrian Brody, Best Supporting Performa...

12/06/2024

Brooks says Y2K is hilarious, gory, and occasionally pretty warped. It's new millennium nostalgia p**n, so your mileage may vary. Made for anyone who actually enjoyed the '90s and appreciates Mooney's warped humor.

Hilarious, gory, and occasionally pretty warped. It's new millennium nostalgia p**n, so your mileage may vary.

12/02/2024

Adam says that Moana 2 is less a sequel than Disney DLC that plays out like an obvious cash grab. https://bigshinyrobot.com/movies/moana-2-review/

11/28/2024

Brooks says it's not that he's mad at 'Moana 2,' he's just so disappointed in it. Made for die hard fans of the original and the youngest and most forgiving audience members.

It's not that I'm mad at you, 'Moana,' I'm just so disappointed in you.

11/22/2024

Brooks says Wicked is way too long, with even more to come, but it will leave its fans in sheer Oz, I mean, awe of its attempted spectacle. Made for fans of the play, of course, but not necessarily anyone else.

Way too long, with even more to come, but it will leave its fans in sheer Oz, I mean, awe of its attempted spectacle.

11/22/2024

Adam says that while much of Gladiator II plays out like a remake of the original, this doesn't change the fact its bombastic spectacle deserves to be seen on the biggest screen around https://bigshinyrobot.com/movies/gladiator-ii-review/

11/21/2024

Adam says that fans of the musical are going to fall in love with Wicked all over again, although there may not be as much there for the newbies. https://bigshinyrobot.com/movies/wicked-review/

11/15/2024

Adam says that Red One could have been frivolous fun, but the lack of chemistry between the leads and its inability to decide what kind of film it wants to be makes it fall flat. https://bigshinyrobot.com/movies/red-one-review/

11/08/2024

Heretic isn't your normal horror film. Relying more on dialogue than jump scares makes it something much more sinister. https://bigshinyrobot.com/movies/heretic-review/

10/04/2024

We did it again and reviewed three movies for you! Transformers One, The Wild Robot, and Joker: Folie a Deux are on deck, and one of them got a perfect score from all three panelists! We'll let you guess which one. Check us out on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podbean, and Amazon!

10/03/2024

Not a movie this time, but Adam says Heartstopper season three raises the high standard the series has already set and expertly paints a beautiful portrait that is both endearing and will change lives. https://bigshinyrobot.com/television/heartstopper-season-three-review/