Mike Johnson

Spanning Gaming, Television, And Movies, Netflix To Acquire WB 

In a move that is likely bigger than the average person is expecting, Netflix just announced they plan to acquire WB which includes IP from multiple major brands.  Did you ever think HBO and Netflix would become one service? Well that’s an idea on the board for Netflix as they announced a massive $82.7 Billion (with a B) deal. The mostly cash and stock deal...
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The Casual Cinecast reviews Roma

This week the Casual CInecast reviews Alfonso Cauron's newest film, Roma! This is also a special week for our show, in that we have our first guest host, JD Duran, from InSessionFilm Podcast! We also dicuss Thunder Road, the Oscars 2019, & more!

The Casual Cinecast reviews Tokyo Story

In our newest Casually Criterion episode, we finally dive into Ozu's undisputed classic Tokyo Story! We aslo discuss the newest Criterion Collection announcements, goft ideas for movies nerds, and more!

The Casual Cinecast reviews Widows, What we’re thankful for, Rocky, The Princess Bride

In this episode Justin, Mike and Chris review the newest Steve McQueen directed film, Widows. Find out what we thought of the film, in both a spoiler free section, followed by an out all spoiler-filled discussion of the film. We also discuss everything on our minds, and get ready for Thanksgiving by talking about everything we are thankful for!

The Casual Cinecast reviews Beautiful Boy

In this episode Mike, Justin and Chris discuss Beautiful Boy, starring Steve Carell and Timothee Chalamet. We also break down everything we've been watching this week. This review has a spoiler-free section, followed by an in depth discussion of the film.

The Casual Cinecast takes on The Blob!

In this halloween themed Casually Criteron episode, we go up against the 1958 cult hit, The Blob (1958). We also discuss the newest month of Criterion Collection announcements!

The Casual Cinecast reviews First Man & Bad Times at the El Royale

The Casual Cinecast releases a super-sized episode this week with reviews of two new films, First Man and Bad Times at the El Royale! Each film will have a spoiler free section, followed by an all out spoiler-filled discussion. 

The Casual Cinecast goes up against The Predator

In this episode Justin, Chris, and Mike review the The Predator, written and directed by Shane Black. Does this newest entry rank as the best sequel in this cult franchise, or is it the worst? This review has a spoiler-free section, followed by an in depth discussion of the film.

The Casual Cinecast goes undercover with Alfred Hitchcock’s Notorious

In this latest Casually Criterion episode Justin, Chris, and Mike review the winning film from our listener poll, Alfred Hitchcock's Notorious. We also discuss the upcoming November 2018 Criterion Collection releases! 

The Casual Cinecast reviews BlacKkKlansman

In this episode Justin, Chris, and Mike review, and debate, the newest Spike Lee film, BlacKkKlansman. Listen to our spoiler-free review, followed by an all-out spoiler-filled discussion of the film. We also discuss everything we've been watching this week!

The Casual Cinecast accepts the mission: To review Mission: Impossible Fallout

In this episode Justin, Chris, and Mike accept their mission, which is to finally see Mission: Impossible - Fallout, starring Tom Cruise and directed by Christopher McQuarrie. Listen to our spoiler-free review, followed by an all-out spoiler-filled discussion of the film! We also break down the latest Star Wars Episode IX news and more! 

The Casual Cinecast returns to the MCU to review Ant-Man and The Wasp!

In this episode, Justin, Chris and Mike return to the MCU for Ant-Man and The Wasp, starring Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Douglas and Michelle Pfeiffer! We also discuss everthing we've seen and what been on our mind's since the last epsiode.

Listen to the Casual Cinecast reckon with Paul Schrader’s introspective First Reformed.

Mike, Justin and Chris do their best to walk through their thoughts on Paul Schrader’s newest film, First Reformed, starring Ethan Hawke and Amanda Seyfried. Listen as we attempt to unpack everything this movie is trying to say.