In this inaugural episode of CritCast: CMR, Ross reviews Disney's Marvel's James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and talks about why having good characters is necessary to make him give a shit about your movie.

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CritCastCMR: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Review

Even with the ideal that movies can be both art and entertainment, Ross finds out that even some movies can just be boring, disappointing products in his review of King Arthur: Legend of the Sword.

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CritCastCMR: King Arthur: Legend of the Sword Review

I like to think that almost all movies are made better when they try to put some artistry into as many parts of the movie as possible, even the parts where a gross alien monster tries to whistle. This week we see how artistry and a clear focus makes Alien: Covenant a better follow-up to Prometheus.

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CritCastCMR: Alien: Covenant Review

In the first "ranty" review for the CritCast, Ross finds a movie that he has trouble finding any artistic or entertainment value for in 2017's Baywatch. Maybe he should've opted to see the billionth Pirates movie instead.

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CritCastCMR: Baywatch Review

Ross is more than pleased to report that DC has finally, finally made an unambiguously good movie! Though, perhaps most of that credit should go to director Patty Jenkins for her efforts in making a good story, as opposed to the lack executive shenanigans.

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CritCastCMR: Wonder Woman Review

Ross is confronted with the worst example of a movie studio trying to start a cinematic universe in "The Mummy." This movie might as well be "Amazing Spider-Man 2: This Time with a Mummy."

CritCastCMR: The Mummy Review

Ross can't really tell if "Cars 3" was an improvement for the merchandise-driven Cars franchise because of its refocus on stories that aren't about Mater the Cable Car, or because the trailers for all the other kids' movies were stinky garbage.

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CritCastCMR: Cars 3 Review

Ross stares, slack-jawed and wide-eyed, into the darkness of empty blockbuster moviemaking as he watches "Transformers: The Last Knight." Listen as his faith in his fellow man is eroded by the cheers of popcorn munchers for explosions and boobs.

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CritCastCMR: Transformers: The Last Knight Review

Ross is blessed with another movie from director Edgar Wright that managed to be both incredibly entertaining AND an excellent expression of artistic skills in "Baby Driver."

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Baby Driver Review

Depending on what kind of movie goer you are, this might be one of Ross' most contentious reviews. "Spider-Man: Homecoming" is a good Spider-Man movie, but how does it compare to the original trilogy and the original reboot?

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Spider-Man: Homecoming Review

For once, Ross goes into a movie with no expectations and comes out fairly pleased. "War for the Planet of the Apes" (Revenge: Revelations. Arcade Edition) is a thoughtful sci-fi movie that might take things a little TOO slowly for some.

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War for the Planet of the Apes Review

While he's not Nolan fanboy, Ross almost always enjoys his movies and "Dunkirk" is no exception. Despite the usual lack of human emotion, "Dunkirk" delivers an amazing story of survival via a very clever narrative structure.

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Dunkirk Review

Just like the movie "Atomic Blonde," this CritCast is straight-to-the-point about this ass-kicking spy movie that was touted as the "female John Wick."

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Atomic Blonde Review

In this CritCast, Ross tries out a new review format while also reviewing a movie that just didn't have a lot going for it. "The Dark Tower!"

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The Dark Tower Review

At CritCast: CMR, we like to review movies as both entertainment and art. We try analyze movies for their artistic and cultural value while also enjoying them for the fun and excitement they can bring, ironically or otherwise.

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