The Wrong Opinion Presents... A Movie Pod

Where does 'Mandalorian & Grogu' rank in Star Wars?

Jake Clark — Tue, 26 May 2026 20:00:00 -0500

And can a movie that feels like TV still be a good movie?

'Obsession' & the Best of 2026 So Far

Jake Clark — Tue, 19 May 2026 20:00:00 -0500

Heading into the summer movie slate, let's break down the BEST movies of the year so far. Does Project Hail Mary keep its hold atop the list?

'Project Hail Mary' & the best Movies for All Mankind

Jake Clark — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:27:35 -0500

Amaze, amaze, amaze!

'The Drama' and the 5 Best Movie Weddings

Jake Clark — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:54:31 -0500

Will I continue my pattern of overvaluing the romance in Spider-Man 2?

Oscar Szn is Here! My Objectively Subjectively Correct Picks

Jake Clark — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:39:07 -0500

🎶 It's the most wonderful time of the year! 🎶

Putting a bow on an INCREDIBLE 2025 year in movies, who you got: One Battle After Another or Sinners?

The Definitive 'Scream' Rankings. PLUS I liked 'Scream 7;' am I wrong or is the world?

Jake Clark — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:13:29 -0600

We break down the newest installment of the greatest slasher franchise of all time. Despite its flaws on a cinematic level, here are the ways it worked - but where does it fall on the all-time list?

Where 'Wonder Man' Ranks in the MCU

Jake Clark — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0600

What are your favorite limited series in the history of the MCU?

15 Valentine's Day Movies to Watch (after 'Wuthering Heights')

Jake Clark — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0600

I break down my fifteen favorite movies for Valentine's Day. How many Spider-Man movies make the cut? Is it somehow more than zero?

21st Century Super Hero Chaos Draft! with Bj Clark

Jake Clark — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 20:00:00 -0600

We're drafting the best super hero movies from EVERY year of the century.

The Top 84 Movies of 2025

Jake Clark — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 20:58:22 -0600

How high does Sinners go? Is Eddington good? Why did I like Tron: Ares so much? And can ANYTHING beat Captain America: Brave New World for last place?

X-Men: First Class with Ricky Zeiger

Jake Clark — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 20:26:04 -0500

Breaking down X-Men: First Class - the rare movie I like a lot more while not ACTIVELY watching it!

Mission: Impossible RANKED (plus Final Reckoning's first reckoning)

Jake Clark — Wed, 28 May 2025 08:00:00 -0500

We rank the Mission: Impossible movies from bottom to top.

Is [redacted] at #2 too much subjectivity? Or am I secretly right?

The Chaotic Majesty of 'Mickey 17' with Bj Clark (PLUS 'Black Bag' & 'My Dead Friend Zoe')

Jake Clark — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 18:53:18 -0500

We break down the most anticipated movie of Q1: 'Mickey 17'! Robert Pattinson is a FORCE of nature... but how good is this movie?

Plus: Quick thoughts on Fassbender's latest warrior monk outing in 'Black Bag' and the unsurprisingly devastating 'My Dead Friend Zoe'.

Stick around for Bj's thoughts on going to the eye doctor.

Oscars Extravaganza! The Best Films of 2024 - Where is Challengers!?

Jake Clark — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:28:25 -0600

We break down our picks for this year's Oscars while adding a few awards of our own. Which was the Genre of the Year: Musical, Horror, or Monkeys?

An Updated Marvel Cinematic Universe Ranking... and where 'Captain America: Brave New World' Falls

Jake Clark — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 19:44:37 -0600

A lot of people are revisiting their "Worst of MCU" lists. Can you guess why?

X-Men Origins: Wolverine w/BJC

Jake Clark — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0600

Is this the WORST film adaptation of a great video game until Borderlands?

Dumpuary! Breaking Down the Year's Most Interesting Month in Theaters

Jake Clark — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0600

This is the time of year when: a) Oscar-nominated films the masses haven't seen are released wide, b) Bad movies are dumped in the desert, and c) Low-budget, low-faith movies are released by hopeful studios trying to grab what they can - sometimes to startlingly GOOD results.

Which of Companion, Presence, One of Them Days, Flight Risk, or Love Me will be remembered by the end of 2025?

Oscar Bets! and the 2025 Oscar Nominations

Jake Clark — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 19:46:03 -0600

Jake bets twenty thousand (definitely real) dollars on the upcoming Oscars. Basically... just a chance to talk about last week's nominations.

X-Men: The Last Stand w/ Ricky Z

Jake Clark — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0600

We break down the third of the original X-Men trilogy, a movie which proves not EVERYTHING gets better with age.

2024 Year in Review: The BEST Movies of the Year (and Borderlands)

Jake Clark — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0600

We break down the best films of the year. And seriously - "Survive till 2025?" 2024 was a GREAT year in movies... unless you compare it to last year.

X-Men Rewatch: X2: X-Men United feat. BJ Clark

Jake Clark — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0600

We break down one of the early GOATs of the superhero film world, featuring new characters like Nightcrawler and Lady Deathstrike. When will they get Cyclops right?

'Gladiator II' is Everything We Want but Falls Short of Original (but....... that's fine); 'Juror No. 2' is an Unbelievable Premise & an Unexpected Philosophical Discussion

Jake Clark — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0600

We break down 'Gladiator II' (1:48) and explain why it's fine to fall short of iconic films; then unpack Eastwood's 'Juror #2' and the topic of justice; then dive into a handful of spoilers between the two films (13:30)

Oscar Szn Catch-Up

Jake Clark — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0600

We crank through a few Oscar-hopefuls: The instant icon 'Anora' (2:30), the mesmerizing 'Emilia Perez' (5:20), the universally beloved 'Conclave' (9:20), and Jesse Eisenberg's heart-scrunching 'A Real Pain.' Then, we tackle a few movies we missed in the last few weeks (15:15): 'Venom: The Last Dance,' 'Here,' 'Elevation,' and 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.' Finally, we release our current, off-the-cuff Oscars predictions '20:00.'

X-Men Rewatch: X-Men (2000) feat. Ricky Z

Jake Clark — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0600

Jake & Ricky break down the ICONIC movie that changed cinema forever. PLUS does Batman Returns actually suck?

'Wolfs' is Proof Why Studio Interference is Sometimes Good; 'My Old Ass' Will Make You Ugly Cry

Jake Clark — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 17:46:09 -0500

Wolfs and My Old Ass - two movies about people doing things.

'Killer's Game' Could Have Been Kingsmen (but it doesn't know what it wants); 'Black Sea' is the Indie Movie You Must See... NOW

Jake Clark — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Killer's Game - the box office dud - versus the Nashville Film Festival big winner Black Sea.

2024 Mid-Year Catch-Up!

Jake Clark — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Beekeeper, Lisa Frankenstein & our favorite movies we forgot to cover.

....plus a few BAD ones we missed.

'Deadpool & Wolverine' is a Lovely Ode to Terrible Movies I Love; 'Inside Out 2' Reminded Me That I Actually Love the First One

Jake Clark — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 17:43:13 -0500

'Fly Me to the Moon' is Pure Space Age Vibes; 'Twisters' is the Movie of the Summer (and you'll wonder why you don't own a truck)

Jake Clark — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0500

0:34 Fly Me to the Moon breakdown; 7:19 official review; 9:15 Twisters; 13:38 official review; 15:02 spoiler time

'Kinds of Kindness' is Black Mirror but Funnier (and good); 'Maxxxine' is a Brutally Manic Blast

Jake Clark — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0500

0:56 Kinds of Kindness breakdown;
8:12 Kinds of Kindness rating;
10:05 Maxxxine breakdown;
16:15 Maxxxine rating;
17:55 spoilers

Sitcom CHAOS DRAFT w/ Bj Clark

Jake Clark — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0500

The first ever CHAOS DRAFT! 25 categories of sitcom characters across history.

'Hit Man' Proves that Cat Dads are Rad; Anne Hathaway is so Freaking Back with 'Idea of You' (but they both belong in theaters)

Jake Clark — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0500

:15 changes to format
1:08 discussion on Hit Man
5:22 Hit Man review
6:33 discussion on Idea of You
12:36 Idea of You review
13:33 spoiler city

MCU Rewatch Ep. 33: Marvels feat. Mazie Grace

Jake Clark — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Jake breaks down the greatest cats film since Cats. Actually, scratch that.

Jake breaks down the greatest cats film since Lion King 2: Simba's Pride. How great was Dar-Benn!? And how glad are we that she STAYED bad!?

'Furiosa' Definitely Made It Epic; 'Ezra' Will Be Your Mom's Favorite Movie; 'IF' Was A Disjointed Mess (and worse: boring)

Jake Clark — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0500

'I Saw the TV Glow' is the Best 2024 Queer-Noir Since the Last 2024 Queer-Noir; 'Strangers: Chapter 1' Was At Least Better Than Tarot

Jake Clark — Wed, 29 May 2024 16:25:26 -0500

'Abigail' Should Be Studied By Every Horror Filmmaker; 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' Was Massively Disappointing (but definitely worth a watch); 'Tarot' is a movie released in 2024

Jake Clark — Wed, 22 May 2024 08:00:00 -0500

'Fall Guy' is the Movie We Need Every May; 'Challengers' - All's Fair in Love & War (but what's fair in lust & competition?)

Jake Clark — Sat, 11 May 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Jake breaks down Challengers (0:25) before dropping his first-thought Letterboxd review (10:01), then moves on to Fall Guy (11:42) and its rapid reaction (18:36).

MCU Rewatch Ep. 32: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 feat. Bj Clark

Jake Clark — Wed, 08 May 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Jake breaks down the movie that convinced us the Multiverse Saga might not be that bad. Who peaks in a movie where everyone self-actualizes? PLUS: Is this a break-up movie?

'Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare' is the Most Guy Ritchie of Guy Ritchie's Films; 'Sasquatch Sunset' is the Oddest Movie You'll Never See (but I'm glad it exists)

Jake Clark — Wed, 01 May 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Jake breaks down Guy Ritchie's new Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, a blow-em-up slugfest about slaughtering Nazis. Always a fan. Then he talks about Sasquatch Sunset, a peculiar artistic film that we should all be happy exists.

'Godzilla x Kong: A New Empire' is the Nickelback of Movies; 'Civil War' is the Movie You Hoped for in the Lens You Didn't Expect

Jake Clark — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 19:09:04 -0500

Jake breaks down the best movie of 2024 and the latest kaiju film. PLUS the top "Oh Hell Yeah, Bruther" movies.

MCU Rewatch Ep. 31: Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania feat. Ricky Z

Jake Clark — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Jake & Ricky break down the movie that defined the peak of "superhero fatigue" discourse... but is it deserved? A lotta awards go empty in this one, but what do you expect? This is like the most expensive bottle episode ever created.

'One Life' Will Make You Want to Be a Better Person (while crying the entire time); 'Love Lies Bleeding' is What Neo-Noir Looks Like in 2024 (PLUS: should Katy O'Brien have been Tatiana Maslany's Lou Ferrigno?)

Jake Clark — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 12:10:38 -0500

Jake breaks down the feel-good One Life and the feel-gross Love Lies Bleeding. A heartfelt look at a man who saved hundreds of lives in WWII; a visceral take on steroid-fueled love. Best of both worlds.

Every Frame of 'Dune Pt. II' Belongs At Frist Art Museum; 'The Ballad of Davy Crockett' is Exactly What Cord Jefferson is Begging For

Jake Clark — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:21:27 -0500

Jake talks about two visually stunning films with vastly different budgets: Dune Part II and The Ballad of Davy Crockett.

Oscars 2024: The 'Oppenheimer' Behemoth, the 'Poor Things' hopeful, and 'Killers of the Flower Moon:' the best movie that won't win much

Jake Clark — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0600

The Oscars are here! Here are Jake's official predictions for the 2024 Oscars, plus a few new awards. Introducing the Travolta Award for "Wait... where WERE you?!"

Theater Recaps: 'Drive Away Dolls' reminds you which Coen Brother is which; 'Madame Web' wasn't all that good (but I still want a sequel)

Jake Clark — Sat, 02 Mar 2024 14:07:54 -0600

Jake recaps Drive Away Dolls and Madame Web. Watch Drive Away Dolls back-to-back with Denzel's Macbeth - that's everything you need to know about the Coen roles.

MCU Rewatch Ep. 30: Wakanda Forever feat. Josh Clark

Jake Clark — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0600

Jake talks about the follow-up to a cultural phenomenon - two years after its start tragically died. Does Angela Bassett automatically get our Oscar, or is that cheap? Did you like the Namor characterization?

Theater Recaps: 'Argylle' is a Tale of Three Parts (and two are good); 'ISS' is a High-Class B-Movie (and that's okay)

Jake Clark — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0600

Jake talks about ISS and Argylle, two movies that a) feature Ariana DeBose, b) deal with the "who can I trust?" trope, and c) are unfairly bashed by people who went into it with the wrong expecations.

Theater Recaps: Iron Claw Slaps, Book of Clarence is Hilarious, Aquaman Gets Better When You Stop Taking it Seriously

Jake Clark — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 14:17:34 -0600

Jake recaps three movies: Book of Clarence - was it blasphemous or just funny? Iron Claw - less interesting than the real story? And Aquaman - Jake's return to the DCEU, right before it dies off.

2023 Year in Review

Jake Clark — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 21:50:05 -0600

Jake ranks the top movies of 2023 - purely based on how much he enjoyed them in theaters. Can anything topple Oppenheimer? How high can a movie like Poor Things rank? Is Killers of the Flower Moon too much of a bummer?

MCU Rewatch Ep. 29: Thor: Love & Thunder feat. Ricky Z

Jake Clark — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Jake talks about the biggest disappointment in the MCU since ... wait, this IS THE MOST DISAPPOINTING MOVIE IN THE MCU. What went wrong here, and why did we suddenly rename the Taika Waititi Award?

MCU Rewatch Ep. 28: Multiverse of Madness feat. BJC

Jake Clark — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 02:00:00 -0500

Jake talks about Multiverse of Madness, an ode/satire of horror movies created by a master horror storyteller. Who deserves the Oscar for this one: Lizzie Olsen or Sam Raimi?

MCU Rewatch Ep. 27: Spider-Man: No Way Home feat. Ricky Z

Jake Clark — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Jake talks about the 2nd craziest theater experience of all time, one he experienced the same day he graduated college after 6 1/2 years. Who stands out among all of these one-off characters? And are they REALLY one-off?

MCU Rewatch Ep. 26: Eternals feat. Josh Clark

Jake Clark — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Jake talks about the Eternals, a movie that's, like, really freakin' good. Who stole the movie in a massive, well-cast ensemble?

MCU Rewatch Ep. 25: Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings feat. BJC

Jake Clark — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Jake apologizes for his original opinion on Shang Chi, a movie teeming with killer action sequences. Who won the movie and why did you say Awkwafina?

MCU Rewatch Ep. 24: Black Widow feat. Mazie Grace

Jake Clark — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 16:00:00 -0500

Jake talks about the first movie to kick off the Multiverse Saga - a movie that has nothing to do with the multiverse and doesn't take place during the saga. There is a LOT of terrible CGI - which scene was worst? PLUS new questions and renamed awards!

MCU Rewatch Ep. 23: Spider-Man: Far From Home feat. Ricky Z

Jake Clark — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 13:00:00 -0500

Jake talks about the Infinity Saga's epilogue, Tony Stark's send-off. Between those two comic-accurate, dizzying, mystifying Mysterio fight scenes, which scene stole the movie?

MCU Rewatch Ep. 22: Avengers: Endgame with BJC

Jake Clark — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 18:22:15 -0500

Jake talks about what was essentially Part 2 of the Infinity Saga's finale. What ages the worst in a movie that peaked in theaters? And is it terrible to say this movie doesn't age all that well?

MCU Rewatch Ep. 21: Captain Marvel feat. BJC

Jake Clark — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0500

Jake talks about the prequel (yuck) that preceded the biggest movie in cinematic history: Captain Marvel. What are a few nits to pick in a movie that that, other than the inherent flaws of a prequel, is fairly perfect?

MCU Rewatch Ep. 20: Ant-Man and the Wasp feat. Mazie Grace

Jake Clark — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0500

Jake talks about the movie that had to follow the magnificence of Infinity War. Where did this movie go wrong?

MCU Rewatch Ep. 19: Infinity War feat. Ricky Z

Jake Clark — Mon, 22 May 2023 11:00:00 -0500

Jake talks about the EPIC that is Infinity War and the vindication comic nerds like us felt after decades of our fandom. Who steals the show in the epitome of an ensemble film?

MCU Rewatch Ep. 18: Black Panther feat. Josh Clark

Jake Clark — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 19:37:07 -0500

Jake talks about the culturally beloved Black Panther and the technical brilliance that lifted it. Does anyone actually peak, despite it being on of the MCU's finest?

MCU Rewatch Ep. 17: Thor: Ragnarok feat. Ricky Z

Jake Clark — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 17:54:59 -0500

Jake talks about the most FUN movie in the MCU and the welcome changes it made to key characters. Who peaks the most in a movie where EVERYBODY peaks?

MCU Rewatch Ep. 16: Spider-Man: Homecoming feat. Josh Clark

Jake Clark — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 21:37:30 -0500

Jake talks about the low-stakes Homecoming and the importance of a compelling bad guy. What ages well & poorly in a teen-centered action comedy?

MCU Rewatch Ep. 15: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 feat. Mazie Grace

Jake Clark — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 16:34:46 -0600

Jake talks about the highly-anticipated follow-up about the group know one knew anything about four years prior. What went wrong in one of the funniest, brightest, most entertaining movies o Phase 3?

MCU Rewatch Ep. 14: Doctor Strange feat. BJC

Jake Clark — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 19:59:09 -0600

Jake talks about the first magical movie of the MCU, the one that laid the groundwork for the MCU we see today. What's the best fight scene in a movie full of wizards?

MCU Rewatch Ep. 13: Captain America: Civil War feat. Ricky Z

Jake Clark — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0600

Jake talks about the movie that changed the trajectory of the MCU - maybe a little too soon. Who wins the Ragnarok Award for Character's Cinematic Peak - and are we allowed to give it to a director?

MCU Rewatch Ep. 12: Ant-Man feat. Josh Clark

Jake Clark — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 11:10:38 -0600

Jake talks about the first true comedy of the MCU, the one that ran with what Iron Man and GOTG started. Who can you say peaked in such a low-stakes movie?

MCU Rewatch Ep. 11: Age of Ultron feat. BJC

Jake Clark — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 22:05:16 -0600

Jake talks about Age of Ultron and the prequel vibes that made it get better with age. Among the regular questions, he answers the most important one: If the Avengers had a band, what instrument would Hawkeye play?

MCU Rewatch Ep. 9: Captain America: The Winter Solider feat. BJC

Jake Clark — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 20:16:39 -0600

Jake talks about one of the highest-rated MCU movies and the important steps it took for the Infinity Saga. What was the best fight scene in a movie that featured some pretty outstanding action?

MCU Rewatch Ep. 10: Guardians of the Galaxy feat. Ricky Z

Jake Clark — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 19:51:22 -0600

Jake talks about the first space epic of the MCU, one that most people weren't all that hyped about. What ages well in the first movie to describe the power of the INFINITY STONES?

MCU Rewatch Ep. 8: Thor: The Dark World feat. Mazie Grace

Jake Clark — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 23:07:48 -0600

Jake talks about the worst MCU movie of Phase 2 and the universe expansion it set out to accomplish. What ages well in a pretty universally despised movie?

MCU Rewatch Ep. 7: Iron Man III feat. Josh Clark

Jake Clark — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 20:44:13 -0600

Jake talks about the "debrief" from Avengers, a grounded cooldown film. Could this grounded, character-driven movie have been a limited series?

MCU Rewatch Ep. 6: Avengers feat. BJC

Jake Clark — Sat, 10 Dec 2022 23:06:07 -0600

Jake talks about the blockbuster event of a lifetime and the effect it had on the MCU. What are some flaws in the movie he calls "flawless?"

MCU Rewatch Ep. 5: Captain America: The First Avenger feat. Ricky Z

Jake Clark — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 22:04:56 -0600

Jake talks about the movie that finally brought the most important Marvel property to theaters. What's the most inspiring moment in a movie featuring cinema's most inspiring character?

MCU Rewatch Ep. 4: Thor feat. BJC

Jake Clark — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:34:16 -0600

Jake talks about the movie that morphed the MCU from a sci-fi to an amazing fantasy. What ages poorly in a movie that didn't quite nail the MCU tone?

MCU Rewatch Ep. 3: Iron Man II feat. Josh Clark

Jake Clark — Sat, 19 Nov 2022 23:06:43 -0600

Jake talks about the second straight "eh" MCU movie and the action scenes that save it. Who stands out in a movie with a couple fun bad guys?

MCU Rewatch Ep. 2: The Incredible Hulk feat. Mazie Grace

Jake Clark — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 15:56:44 -0600

Jake talks about the disappointment of The Incredible Hulk and the lack of traditional MCU themes. Who shined in the movie that everyone forgets about?

MCU Rewatch Ep. 1: Iron Man feat. BJC

Jake Clark — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 17:05:05 -0500

Jake talks the importance of Iron Man and the precedents the ballsy film set for the MCU. What ages the best in the movie that kicked off a franchise?