<description>&lt;p&gt;What was supposed to be a review of The Disaster Artist (2017) somehow turned into an entire episode of the boys just shooting the shit—and honestly, it may have been for the best.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The crew helps Gibbs investigate a coffee shop anomaly that has been haunting him, reminisces about nostalgic lemon tea brands and flavors from their childhood, and discusses the surprisingly uncomfortable world of grocery store aisle signage. Gibbs also shares his thoughts on Backrooms, because apparently reality wasn't unsettling enough already.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Anime Corner returns with discussions on Liar Game and Rooster Fighter, proving once again that Japan continues to make things nobody would dare greenlight anywhere else.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Meanwhile, Mox breaks down the latest State of Play announcements, including thoughts on Control: Resonance, God of War: Laufey, Wolverine, and a handful of other trailers that have gamers cautiously optimistic for once.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Somewhere in there, The Disaster Artist gets mentioned. Probably.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Support us on &lt;a href="https://www.patreon.com/nafc" rel="payment"&gt;Patreon&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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The Disaster Artist (2017): Coffee Shop Mysteries, Lemon Tea Nostalgia, and Absolute Tangents

<description>&lt;p&gt;This week on NAFC, Mox returns from Hong Kong Comic Con 2026 with stories about the latest trends, convention insanity, and things that probably shouldn't exist but somehow do.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Izzy says goodbye to a piece of history after selling his 25-year-old 40" CRT, prompting the crew to reflect on a simpler time when TVs weighed as much as refrigerators. Sindi is back as a guest, helping keep the conversation only slightly on track.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The gang also shares thoughts on Undertone and Golden Boy, while Izzy recounts the experience of watching Witch Hat Atelier at a sushi bar and realizing that anime in public still feels vaguely illegal.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Finally, they dive into The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)—Nintendo goes full cosmic, the plumbers leave Earth behind, and somehow the stakes are bigger than ever. Was it worth the trip to the stars? The crew breaks it all down.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Support us on &lt;a href="https://www.patreon.com/nafc" rel="payment"&gt;Patreon&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Theme: Pipe Dreams

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026): CRTs, Comic Cons, and Cosmic Plumbing

<description>&lt;p&gt;This week on NAFC, Gibbs finally catches up with The Pitt, Mox checks out Witch Hat Atelier, and Izzy somehow ties together cement pouring, The Boys, and the emotional damage of Now and Then, Here and There. Normal episode. Totally normal.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The crew also squeezes in a quick review of Buffet Infinity before diving into The General (1926)—Buster Keaton’s silent-era action-comedy classic, packed with train stunts, deadpan chaos, and the kind of practical filmmaking that makes modern CGI look like a screensaver.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Support us on &lt;a href="https://www.patreon.com/nafc" rel="payment"&gt;Patreon&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Theme: G.O.A.T

The General (1926): Cement Pours, Witch Hats, and Silent-Era Stunts

<description>&lt;p&gt;After a week off due to Izzy finally moving into the new house, NAFC is back—and this time with a guest. Sindi joins the boys for an episode that immediately devolves into complete nonsense in the best way possible.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The gang bounces between sperm whales, video games, movies, and the truly important debate: who wins in a fight, Frodo or Harry Potter? There’s also plenty of millennial gamer nostalgia as everyone reminisces about the “good old days” before battle passes, launcher apps, and patch notes became full-time jobs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They also squeeze in a brief review of Hoppers (2025), talk about the upcoming Resident Evil movie, Gibbs checks back in on The Pitt, and Sindi shares thoughts on Manifest.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s chaotic, unfocused, and exactly what you’d expect after a week-long break.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Support us on &lt;a href="https://www.patreon.com/nafc" rel="payment"&gt;Patreon&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Hoppers (2025): Frodo vs Harry, Whale Facts, and Millennial Nostalgia

<description>&lt;p&gt;This week on NAFC, Izzy finally has a move-in date—progress! Meanwhile, Patchwife is fully locked into Cult of the Lamb, and Izzy shares what it’s like being second-in-command to a rapidly growing cult.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Izzy also vents about Invincible (again), while Gibbs gets blindsided by one of the dumbest ads imaginable during a hockey game. Mox checks in with a small Mewgenics update, proving no one is ever truly free from it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The crew also gets into a surprisingly real discussion about the cost-to-value ratio of movies vs. video games—why does a $70 game feel like a better deal than a $20 theater ticket sometimes?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They do a quick check-in on Send Help, then dive into Marty Supreme (2025)—a stress-inducing ride following a guy who just keeps making worse decisions… and somehow you’re still rooting for him.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Support us on &lt;a href="https://www.patreon.com/nafc" rel="payment"&gt;Patreon&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Marty Supreme (2025): Moving Dates, Cult Leaders, and Cost-to-Fun Ratios

Welcome to Not Actually Film Critics where not actual film critics critique actual films. Each week, join us as we talk about random stuff, watch movies together and review them. For every episode, we take turns picking movies that fit within a theme, which often leads us to some real hidden gems, or fun oldies that give us a blast from the past! Sometimes we will even release a sync-track of us watching the movie together, so you can sync it up to your viewing of the movie and feel like you're one of us! Follow along with our journey, and you might just discover a favorite film you've never seen before! Also, if you have a great movie pick for one of our themes, or just want to reach out to us, feel free to email us at nafilmcritics@gmail.comYou can also support our podcast at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nafc" rel="external nofollow payment" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/nafc</a>Support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nafc" rel="payment">Patreon</a>!

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