The Best Movies of 2026 | Mid-Year Movie Rankings

The Best Movies of 2026 | Mid-Year Movie Rankings

Ray couldn't make it this week, so Mitchell is flying solo for another episode of Newbie Critics!  This week, Mitchell counts down his Top 10 Movies of 2026 (So Far), from surprise hits and blockbuster spectacles to unforgettable horror films and emotional dramas. He also gives a few honorable mentions to the movies that just missed the cut and explains what made each film worthy of its spot on the list. Do you agree with the rankings, or is there a movie that deserved to make the list? Let us know your Top 10 and join the conversation! Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2572787/fan_mail/new] Our Links: https://linktr.ee/NewbieCritics [https://linktr.ee/NewbieCritics] https://www.instagram.com/_raymayor_?igsh=bGd2aXBxdzIyN3ps [https://www.instagram.com/_raymayor_?igsh=bGd2aXBxdzIyN3ps]

Save ONE Movie From Each Year

Hey Newbies! This week, Mitchell and Ray dive into some of the biggest new trailers, including The Gatto, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and Shrek 5. We also break down the latest movie and anime news, sharing our thoughts on what’s got us excited (and what has us a little worried). To wrap things up, we take on a fun challenge: if we could save only one movie from each year, which films would make the cut? Expect some tough choices, hot takes, and a few surprises along the way! Join us for another episode filled with movie talk, laughs, debates, and everything a fellow newbie critic could ask for. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2572787/fan_mail/new] Our Links: https://linktr.ee/NewbieCritics [https://linktr.ee/NewbieCritics] https://www.instagram.com/_raymayor_?igsh=bGd2aXBxdzIyN3ps [https://www.instagram.com/_raymayor_?igsh=bGd2aXBxdzIyN3ps]

Trailers, News, and Hot Takes

Movie news is heating up! In this episode, Mitchell and Ray discuss the latest updates on Spiderman BND, The Odyssey, Scary Movie, and a couple PRIDE related things. They also give their reactions to the newest trailers, including End of Oak Street, How to Rob a Bank, Adventure Time: Side Quests, and The Social Reckoning. From exciting announcements to questionable decisions, we've got plenty to talk about.  This episode was supposed to be video but with some technical difficulties we couldn't make it happen but next episode will be the face reveals.  0:00 - Introduction 0:50 - PRIDE? 2:29 - Quickes ( Movie News) 21:00 - End of Oak Street 23:00 - By Any Means  25:30 - How to Rob a Bank 28:15 - Ice Age: Boiling Point 29:43 - Fall 2: Deadpoint 33:20 - Adventure Time: Side Quests  36:49 - The Social Reckoning 42:00 - WhaleFall 46:50 - Spiderman BND vs Captain America WS 51:31 - Ray's June Movies 52:27 - Things we have watched ( Spider-Noir) 1:01:58 - Scary Movie 1:21:38 - Question of the Day Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2572787/fan_mail/new] Our Links: https://linktr.ee/NewbieCritics [https://linktr.ee/NewbieCritics] https://www.instagram.com/_raymayor_?igsh=bGd2aXBxdzIyN3ps [https://www.instagram.com/_raymayor_?igsh=bGd2aXBxdzIyN3ps]

Is Backrooms Worth the Hype?|June Updates

Hey Newbies! Ray is out this week, so Mitchell is flying solo for a special one-host episode. Join him as he counts down the movies he's most excited for this June, talks about the latest shows and movies he's been watching, and shares some quick thoughts on what's worth your time. Don't get too used to it, though—Ray will be back next episode and the podcast will return to its usual chaos. Enjoy! LIKE, SUB, COMMENT 0:00 - Introduction 3:00 - June Updates| Honorable Mentions 10:29 - June Updates 9 12:49 - June Updates 8 15:59 - June Updates 7 18:16 - June Updates 6 20:24 - June Updates 5 27:04 - June Updates 4 32:00 - June Updates 3 34:37 - June Updates 2 38:30 - June Updates 1 42:20 - Glee 44:06 - Pressure 47:40 - Is Backrooms Worth the Hype? 58:09 - The Great Debaters  1:05:17 - Swapped 1:07:13 Get VOICE actors  Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2572787/fan_mail/new] Our Links: https://linktr.ee/NewbieCritics [https://linktr.ee/NewbieCritics] https://www.instagram.com/_raymayor_?igsh=bGd2aXBxdzIyN3ps [https://www.instagram.com/_raymayor_?igsh=bGd2aXBxdzIyN3ps]

Obsession is Peak, The Boys isn't & More

After being gone for a while, Mitchell and Ray are finally back behind the mic catching up on everything they’ve been watching. From binge-worthy shows like Beef, The Boys, and Daredevil: Born Again to movies like The Devil Wears Prada, Obsession, and The Thing, the two dive into what’s been worth watching and what surprised them the most. They also react to some newly released trailers before wrapping things up with a few rapid-fire quickies. 00:00 - Introduction 01:12 - Things we watched 11:50 - Daredevil BA 15:40 - The Devil Wears Prada 1&2 20:47 - BEEF 28:42 - Punisher: One Last Kill  31:03 - Sentimental value 38:39 Regular show lost tapes & The Mist 2007 42:21 - The Thing 52:06 - The Sleep Detective  55:52 - Obsession 1:21:00 - The Boys 1:45: 03 - Is God Is & I love boosters 1:50:26 - My Hero Academia & Quickes ( Quick News) 2:13:01 - Trailers 2:24:46 - Question of the Day Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2572787/fan_mail/new] Our Links: https://linktr.ee/NewbieCritics [https://linktr.ee/NewbieCritics] https://www.instagram.com/_raymayor_?igsh=bGd2aXBxdzIyN3ps [https://www.instagram.com/_raymayor_?igsh=bGd2aXBxdzIyN3ps]