• The end? An apology and news going forward

    As you all might have noticed we havent posted an episode in a while, life had been busy for all of us and we would like to apologize for not staying consistant with our scheduling and uploads. We have some exciting news going forward that we hope you all will enjoy too, we would like to be quite frank where we are and what will happen going forward. Its been a fun run please stay tuned for our final episode which we hope will come out soon.

    17m - Sep 16, 2023
  • Critically Optimistic: Western double-feature

    Reach for the sky pardner', join Janko and Mac as they gear up with their saddles & six shooters and talk about The wild bunch and true grit.

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    1h 19m - Jun 9, 2023
  • Critically optimistic: Janko's top 20 extravaganza

    Janko is by himself this time, join him as he shares his personal top 20, some talk on the types of films he enjoys and some news about some recent films.

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    40m - Apr 28, 2023
  • Critically Optimistic: Who made this

    Janko and Mac dive headfirst into the films by "the who", Tommy and Quadrophenia.

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    S1E22 - 1h 14m - Apr 3, 2023
  • Critically Optimistic: Birthday Special

    Febuary was the birthday month for all of us, so for that ocassion we all chose our favorite movies from the year we were born. Join as we talk about my cousin vinny, hard boiled and true stories. Happy birthday to us all!

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    S2E2 - 1h 26m - Mar 1, 2023
  • Critically Optimisitic's New Impressions: M3GAN

    This new horror movie by Blumhouse just came out in January, join us as we dive deep into this film and share our likes and disliked on M3GAN.

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    S2E1 - 40m - Feb 9, 2023
  • Critically Optimistic: Shaw Bros double feature

    We start the year off with a shaw bros double feature, both movies couldn't have been a better choice for each other. Have a listen as we dive into "Seedings of a Ghost" and "The Boxer's Omen".

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    S2E1 - 1h 13m - Feb 1, 2023
  • Critically Optimistic's New Opinion: Best of 2022

    A new year is upon us and we're kicking it off with mentioning our favourites from 2022. We're all very excited for what this year will bring and for all the episodes we have in store for you.

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    54m - Jan 10, 2023
  • Critically Optimistic's Christmas Special 2022

    MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

    sorry we're late...


    Join Janko, Mac, and Magi as they tackle this Christmas theme of... well just some modern Christmas films, some good, some dreadful.

    We give our opinion of Fatman and Christmas Bloody Christmas.

    As well as update you all on the Critically Masochistic front.


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    S2E4 - 1h 1m - Dec 28, 2022
  • Critically Optimistic: Our Favorite Comedies the Sequel

    Janko and Mac do a tribute to their previous episode "Our Favorite Comedies" a year later. How better to appreciate the episode by watching the sequel to those films!

    Join us as we groan and joke about the thought processes that must of went into the creation of both Police Academy 2 and Wayne's World 2.

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    S2E3 - 1h 8m - Nov 22, 2022
  • Critically Optimisitic's New Impressions: Weird: The al Yankovic story

    Join us as we share our mixed thoughts on Weird: The Al Yankovic story, additionally we also get to hear MAC's thoughts on Churchill: The holy wood hills


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    34m - Nov 8, 2022
  • Critically Optmistic's Halloween Special 2022 - Interview with Adrian Țofei

    HAPPY HALLOWEEN CRITICALLY OPTIMISTIC FANS

    Join MAC, Janko, and Magi as they find some spine chilling found footage films. In this Double Feature Theme we look at Serial Killer Found Footage and match Be My Cat: A Film For Anne and Creep together.

    We are also joined by Adrian Țofei for an incredibly special interview where we get to ask him questions about himself, Be My Cat: A Film For Anne, and his up coming projects.

    Adrian Țofei

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    S2E2 - 2h 0m - Oct 18, 2022
  • Critically Optimistic's New Opinion: Elevated Horror

    Today we share our opinions on Elevated Horror with special guest Matthew Kirshenblatt. We ask questions about its purpose in todays modern setting and if it maybe being replaced with a new relevant genre?

    As well we continue on with the new segment, "Critically Masochistic", where Janko or Mac are subjected to watch a random horror film plucked from Magi's very special list of terrible films.

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    S1E8 - 49m - Oct 4, 2022
  • Critically Optimistic: Video Nasties - Bad Neighbourhood

    Join Magi and Janko as they talk about video nasties, David Hess and two controversial films that are The Last House on the Left and The House on the Edge of the Park. We personally think this to be our most ambitious episode, so you don't want to miss it!


    Be sure to check out Mac's guest spot on the Daydreamcast podcast where he talks about one of his favourite games here


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    S1E16 - 1h 37m - Sep 20, 2022
  • Critically Optimistic's New Impression: MEN

    Janko and Magi tear into some MEN and talk about the flaws and fun they had with it. We mean the film. They talk about "MEN" directed by Alex Garland. Not actual men.

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    S1E7 - 32m - Sep 6, 2022
  • Critically Optimistic: Cannibalism, The End.

    Can't figure out how to end your film? Simple, just eat one of the characters, the end. Join MAC and Janko as we server up this tasty double feature.

    Join us as we talk about Eating Raoul and The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover.

    We also talk about A Boy and His Dog, as an honorary mention.

    Remember to listen right till the end for the conclusion to the sketch.

    As always if you like what you hear please consider subscribing and leave us a positive review if possible, Thank you.

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    S1E15 - 1h 39m - Aug 23, 2022
  • Critically Optimistic's New Opinion: Subtitles, Love Them or Hate Them?

    Welcome to a fresh new opinions episode, this time Mac and Janko talk about the use of subtitles where they aren't required. Also sharing some exciting news for the future of our podcast.

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    S1E6 - 29m - Aug 2, 2022
  • Critically Optimistic: Joe Bob & Darcy Non-Horror Favorites

    On this extremely special episode of Critically Optimistic we got the privilege of creating a double feature based around Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy the Mail Girl (Diana Prince) favorite non-horror films. On top of all that we are joined by our very special guest Magi (Savage), she is in charge of the Lost Drive-in Discord.

    Join us as we talk about Smokey & the Bandit and Clue.

    Support Darcy and all her hard work at https://www.patreon.com/TheLostDriveIn

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    Clue Board

    S1E14 - 1h 18m - Jul 19, 2022
  • Critically Optimistic's New Impressions: Phil Tippet's "Mad God"

    Join Janko and Mac as they dive into The stop motion fever dream that is Mad God.

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    40m - Jul 5, 2022
  • Critically Optimistic: We Could Only Afford 006

    Mac and Janko are too broke to afford to watch a real James Bond film so they had to settle with bargain bin knock offs.

    Why not make it a theme! 

    Join us as we talk about Agent 077: Mission Bloody Mary and Agent 077: From the Orient with Fury.

    We also manage to sneak in an extra goodie film for all you Diabolik fan out there. 

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    S1E13 - 1h 3m - Jun 22, 2022
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