Ant-Man & Phase 2 Ranked | Forget The Critics Ep. 16

The Mandalorian and Grogu & Black Panther Review | Forget The Critics Ep. 20

In this episode of Forget The Critics, we review The Mandalorian & Grogu and Black Panther! We talk about why Star Wars might finally be BACK, our thoughts on Grogu’s future, and why we want to see more of Yoda in his prime. Then we jump into Black Panther and debate one of the biggest moral questions in the MCU… was T’Chaka actually wrong for killing his brother and abandoning Killmonger? 👀 Plus: * Our favorite moments from both movies * Marvel & Star Wars debates * Easter eggs and hidden details * Libby’s reactions and hot takes * Why these stories still hit years later If you love honest movie conversations, first-time reactions, and fun debates without the film-school nonsense, this episode is for you.

Spiderman Homecoming & Thor Ragnarok Review | Forget The Critics Ep. 19

Forget The Critics Ep. 19: Libby finally watched Spider-Man: Homecoming for the FIRST time… and her reaction was NOT what Aaron expected. In this episode of Forget The Critics, we break down: * Why Spider-Man Homecoming feels so different * The biggest problems with Tom Holland’s Spider-Man * Whether Tony Stark helped or HURT Peter Parker * Vulture’s shocking twist * Hidden MCU easter eggs most fans missed * Marvel fan criticisms we actually agree with Was Spider-Man Homecoming overhyped… or underrated? Comment your MCU ranking below and let us know whose side you’re on 👀 🎬 Subscribe for Libby’s full Marvel first-watch journey every week! #SpiderManHomecoming #Marvel #SpiderMan #MCU #TomHolland #MarvelPodcast #MovieReview #ForgetTheCritics Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:39 Spider-Man Homecoming Review 11:24 Why Spider-Man Works 21:10 Vulture Twist Discussion 24:06 Critics Debate Segment 26:51 Easter Eggs You Missed 30:42 Final Ratings + Outro

Guardians Of The Galaxy Review & Marvel Trivia | Forget The Critics Ep. 18

In Forget The Critics Ep. 18: Libby watches Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 for the FIRST TIME… and we have a lot to talk about. 👀 Was Guardians Vol. 2 a letdown compared to the first movie? We break down: Yondu’s emotional story Ego as a Marvel villain the soundtrack the humor common fan criticisms hidden Easter eggs most people missed Plus, we finish the episode with Marvel Phase 1 & Phase 2 trivia… and things get VERY competitive. 😭 If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and let us know your Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 rating in the comments! Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:27 Yondu STEALS the Movie 11:21 Guardians Vol. 2 Critics Debate 18:21 Easter Eggs You Missed 25:20 Marvel Trivia Gets HEATED

Captain America: Civil War & Doctor Strange Review | Forget The Critics Ep. 17

The conversation delves into the complexity of character perspectives and the moral ambiguity present in the movie. It explores the conflict of perspectives, impact of past events, and the complexity of moral dilemmas. The role of Bucky in the conflict, revelations, and emotional impact are also discussed. Additionally, the debate on the movie's title and the introduction of new characters are highlighted, along with negative aspects and the discussion on missing characters. The conversation covers the reliance of the villain's plan on luck in Captain America: Civil War, the impact of the airport scene on tension, screen time distribution, and character development in Doctor Strange. Takeaways * Complexity of character perspectives * Moral ambiguity in the movie Villain's plan relies heavily on luck * Screen time distribution in Captain America: Civil War * Airport scene and its impact on tension * Character development in Doctor Strange Chapters * 00:00 Debate on the Movie's Title * 45:02 Character Development in Doctor Strange

Ant-Man & Phase 2 Ranked | Forget The Critics Ep. 16

Aaron and Libby close out Phase 2 with Ant-Man — and for the first time, Libby is genuinely disappointed by a Marvel movie. They break down what works, what doesn't, and why the MCU villain formula is getting old. Then they rank all six Phase 2 films and debate the best heroes, villains, and moments of the phase. Phase 3 starts next week with Captain America: Civil War. Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro 0:51 – Ant-Man ties into the MCU 2:28 – Ant-Man vs Falcon scene 4:33 – The story & second chances 5:08 – Why Libby didn't like this movie 10:23 – The humor 15:34 – Overused villain formula rant 18:10 – Common Criticism: Yellow Jacket 20:02 – Is Ant-Man a filler movie? 22:51 – Phase 2 Full Rankings (worst to best) 34:01 – Favorite hero, villain & moments of Phase 2 40:50 – What's next: Phase 3 begins with Civil War