The Backseat Critics
Welcome to The Backseat Critics – the family-friendly movie review podcast where we watch the movies you probably shouldn’t!
Join hosts RJ and Andrew as they dive into forgotten flops, cult classics, and cinematic disasters with sharp banter and unexpected insights. Every week, they ask the real question: Why was this even made?
🎙️ New episodes every Thursday
📍 Based in Portland, OR
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If you love roasting bad movies or rediscovering ridiculous ones from your childhood, hop in the backseat and buckle up.
The Backseat Critics
The Dark Crystal (1982)
With RJ out this week, returning guest Andrew steps in as we dive into Jim Henson’s 1982 fantasy classic, The Dark Crystal.
We're talking puppets, world-building, and the strange, and absurd tone that makes this movie so wild. Whether this is your first time watching it, or you grew up with this one, this episode explores how The Dark Crystal holds up today — and how it shaped fantasy storytelling for years to come.
Hosted by Andrew and RJ, this Portland-based movie review podcast blends sharp takes, nostalgic dives, and unfiltered banter. Whether you're a cinephile or just here for the chaos, we've got movies covered — one awkward laugh at a time. Follow and subscribe for weekly episodes on cult classics, overlooked gems, and everything in between.
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