Polarized

Dec 30 2024 126 ep. 124 mins 5

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A podcast about the movies that audiences and critics disagree on the most according to Rotten Tomatoes.

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Underworld: Awakening/Red One

Dec 30 2024 139 mins

It's a double deuce Xmas! We are finishing out our Underworld series and hanging with jacked Santa in our very first double feature. Mystical creatures and eternal entities abound in both movies as we try to find the joy in creatively bankrupt content. Join us!Underworld: AwakeningCritics: 25% Audience 62%Red One Critics: 31% Audience: 90%

Underworld: Rise of the Lycans

Dec 17 2024 100 mins

In the classic order of titles, we have reached the "Rise of..." section of the franchise. We start with some music talk, celebrate Michael Sheen and Bill Nighy returning to the world of the under, and highlight the differences a new director makes on the series. Critics: 30% Audience: 63%

Underworld: Evolution

Dec 04 2024 121 mins

It's a casual couch-side ep in the continuation of our Underworld series. We catch up on what we've been watching, chat about Silent Hill 2, and express our mixed feelings about the first Underworld sequel.

Underworld

Nov 07 2024 92 mins

It is the beginning of a brand new series based on the polarizing Underworld franchise! Join us in our inaugural episode as we break down the surprisingly deep lore, the mostly great casting decisions, and the critics' hatred for this film. Critics: 31% Audience: 79%

The Ring

Oct 31 2024 120 mins

It's been another seven days since our last spooky movie episode so we are back again with THE RING. We attempt to establish the rules of the infamous video tape, parse the differences between this movie and Scary Movie 3, and come up with headlines for Little Sophisticated Gentleman Quarterly. Critics: 71% Audience: 48%

Practical Magic

Oct 24 2024 119 mins

In our continuation of our spooky season celebration we are taking a little detour into cozy country with a couple of very special guests. We talk midnight margaritas, falling for Dracula cowboys, and gathering the ladies for impromptu seances. Critics: 25% Audience: 73%

House of 1000 Corpses

Oct 16 2024 106 mins

In our celebration of another spooky season in the Polarized Kingdom, we are torturing ourselves with a Rob Zombie feature film. Join us as we attempt to break down the choices that lead to a bastardized version of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. We take points away from Hardwick, attempt to find a slice of humor, and decipher the audience's love for what appears to be a snuff film. C

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

Oct 06 2024 129 mins

The PolarizedPod boys and a couple of finely dressed fellas take on a divisive sequel that takes some big swings in some surprising directions. We share our journey with the franchise, decipher our own love-hate relationship with the sequel, and highlight some of our favorite shows/movies at the moment.Critics: 74% Audience: 52%

Cruel Intentions

Sep 16 2024 84 mins

We are back, better than ever, with a hot and steamy episode, in more ways than one. Throughout the discussion we knock back a few shots of tequila, attempt to break down the psychology of Yogi Bear, and highlight our most cringeworthy moments. Critics: 53% Audience: 80%

Don Jon

Jul 22 2024 86 mins

We are discussing the directorial debut of JoGorLev and his commentary on porn addiction, toxic masculinity, and the popularity of Jersey Shore. We discuss the cast and their careers in 2013, the directorial stylings of JGL, and how great Julianne Moore is in everything she does. Critics: 80% Audience: 58%