The Contrarians
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Podcasters Alex Mattis & Julio Olivera rage against the Rotten Tomatoes machine. But, you know, in a funny way. Find us on your favorite podcatcher!
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It's that time of the year again! Let's celebrate twelve more months of Contrarians Fun by handing out awards to the movies we covered since last October!
Yes, that's Ethan Embry's head.
Yes, that's Ethan Embry's head.
Who could've guessed fans of a murderous clown would not have a sense of humor?
Our JOKER: FOLIE A DEUX episode is out!
Our JOKER: FOLIE A DEUX episode is out!
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November 16, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Who could've guessed fans of a murderous clown would not have a sense of humor?
Our JOKER: FOLIE A DEUX episode is out!
Our JOKER: FOLIE A DEUX episode is out!
The best thing about the new RUNNING MAN is maybe people will finally shut up about how much the world supposedly lost when Edgar Wright didn't make his Ant-Man movie.
November 16, 2025 at 6:47 AM
The best thing about the new RUNNING MAN is maybe people will finally shut up about how much the world supposedly lost when Edgar Wright didn't make his Ant-Man movie.
Your Contrarians Homework for November:
- Todd Phillips' middle finger to, well, everyone!
- Ridley Scott figures one more editing pass won't hurt a 25-year-old movie!
- Matt Damon gets the weirdest tour of The Great Wall!
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- Todd Phillips' middle finger to, well, everyone!
- Ridley Scott figures one more editing pass won't hurt a 25-year-old movie!
- Matt Damon gets the weirdest tour of The Great Wall!
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The Contrarians- The Future
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November 12, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Your Contrarians Homework for November:
- Todd Phillips' middle finger to, well, everyone!
- Ridley Scott figures one more editing pass won't hurt a 25-year-old movie!
- Matt Damon gets the weirdest tour of The Great Wall!
www.wearethecontrarians.com/the-future
- Todd Phillips' middle finger to, well, everyone!
- Ridley Scott figures one more editing pass won't hurt a 25-year-old movie!
- Matt Damon gets the weirdest tour of The Great Wall!
www.wearethecontrarians.com/the-future
Meet the Original Influencer and wonder how long until Matthew McConaughey plays him as a TikToker in a remake.
We're covering A FACE IN THE CROWD in the fourth installment of FIRF!
We're covering A FACE IN THE CROWD in the fourth installment of FIRF!
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November 10, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Meet the Original Influencer and wonder how long until Matthew McConaughey plays him as a TikToker in a remake.
We're covering A FACE IN THE CROWD in the fourth installment of FIRF!
We're covering A FACE IN THE CROWD in the fourth installment of FIRF!
Today's been a good day to scroll down social media feeds.
November 6, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Today's been a good day to scroll down social media feeds.
It's that time of the year again! Let's celebrate twelve more months of Contrarians Fun by handing out awards to the movies we covered since last October!
Yes, that's Ethan Embry's head.
Yes, that's Ethan Embry's head.
November 5, 2025 at 1:20 PM
It's that time of the year again! Let's celebrate twelve more months of Contrarians Fun by handing out awards to the movies we covered since last October!
Yes, that's Ethan Embry's head.
Yes, that's Ethan Embry's head.
Me every time I see how NOBODY WANTS THIS depicts podcasting.
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November 2, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Me every time I see how NOBODY WANTS THIS depicts podcasting.
Happy Halloween! Celebrate by watching THE EXORCIST while listening to us talk about it!* Our commentary track for William Friedkin's masterpiece just dropped!
*This is only a good idea if you've seen the movie before.
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*This is only a good idea if you've seen the movie before.
#FilmSky
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October 31, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Happy Halloween! Celebrate by watching THE EXORCIST while listening to us talk about it!* Our commentary track for William Friedkin's masterpiece just dropped!
*This is only a good idea if you've seen the movie before.
#FilmSky
*This is only a good idea if you've seen the movie before.
#FilmSky
Patrons, check your feeds!
This is a fairly close substitute to what it's like to hang out and watch stuff with Alex and I.
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This is a fairly close substitute to what it's like to hang out and watch stuff with Alex and I.
www.patreon.com/posts/142385...
MTV Movie Awards '99 Commentary | The Contrarians Supplements
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October 30, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Patrons, check your feeds!
This is a fairly close substitute to what it's like to hang out and watch stuff with Alex and I.
www.patreon.com/posts/142385...
This is a fairly close substitute to what it's like to hang out and watch stuff with Alex and I.
www.patreon.com/posts/142385...
Once upon a time, Fred Krueger tried to retire... but Hollywood wouldn't let him. It was a nice, heartfelt attempt though. They even got Johnny Depp to pop in to say goodbye.
Our FREDDY'S DEAD episode is out now!
#FilmSky
Our FREDDY'S DEAD episode is out now!
#FilmSky
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October 23, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Once upon a time, Fred Krueger tried to retire... but Hollywood wouldn't let him. It was a nice, heartfelt attempt though. They even got Johnny Depp to pop in to say goodbye.
Our FREDDY'S DEAD episode is out now!
#FilmSky
Our FREDDY'S DEAD episode is out now!
#FilmSky
Reposting... NOW WITH ACTUAL AUDIO!
Free on our Patreon page! Alex teaches me about Samoa Joe, Kenta Kobashi, and Dragon Suplexes.
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Free on our Patreon page! Alex teaches me about Samoa Joe, Kenta Kobashi, and Dragon Suplexes.
www.patreon.com/posts/141521...
Bonus Commentary - Samoa Joe vs Kenta Kobashi (Ring of Honor) | The Contrarians Supplements
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October 18, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Reposting... NOW WITH ACTUAL AUDIO!
Free on our Patreon page! Alex teaches me about Samoa Joe, Kenta Kobashi, and Dragon Suplexes.
www.patreon.com/posts/141521...
Free on our Patreon page! Alex teaches me about Samoa Joe, Kenta Kobashi, and Dragon Suplexes.
www.patreon.com/posts/141521...
Free on our Patreon page! @ContrarianAlex teaches me about Samoa Joe, Kenta Kobashi, and Dragon Suplexes.
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Bonus Commentary - Samoa Joe vs Kenta Kobashi (Ring of Honor) | The Contrarians Supplements
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October 18, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Free on our Patreon page! @ContrarianAlex teaches me about Samoa Joe, Kenta Kobashi, and Dragon Suplexes.
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What's it like when you take a couple of philosophy classes, do a lot of drugs, then set off to make an animated Western?
Our QUANTUM COWBOYS episode is out now!
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Our QUANTUM COWBOYS episode is out now!
#FilmSky
October 13, 2025 at 5:53 PM
What's it like when you take a couple of philosophy classes, do a lot of drugs, then set off to make an animated Western?
Our QUANTUM COWBOYS episode is out now!
#FilmSky
Our QUANTUM COWBOYS episode is out now!
#FilmSky
Sitting down for ROOFMAN and the pre-show just featured an insane Uber commercial that tried to pass as a romantic short and I don't know how the actual movie will top that.
October 13, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Sitting down for ROOFMAN and the pre-show just featured an insane Uber commercial that tried to pass as a romantic short and I don't know how the actual movie will top that.
@wizardscomics.bsky.social @williambwest.bsky.social Are you guys saving Manimal for episode #50?
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October 6, 2025 at 9:44 PM
@wizardscomics.bsky.social @williambwest.bsky.social Are you guys saving Manimal for episode #50?
The American government has shut down. Perhaps it's a good time to remember Conan somehow is destined to be king someday?
Our CONAN THE BARBARIAN episode is out now!
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Our CONAN THE BARBARIAN episode is out now!
#FilmSky
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October 3, 2025 at 4:58 PM
The American government has shut down. Perhaps it's a good time to remember Conan somehow is destined to be king someday?
Our CONAN THE BARBARIAN episode is out now!
#FilmSky
Our CONAN THE BARBARIAN episode is out now!
#FilmSky
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October 1, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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@onlinewarriors.bsky.social @techtic.bsky.social Hey big boi
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October 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
@onlinewarriors.bsky.social @techtic.bsky.social Hey big boi
The third installment of Fresh Immigrants, Rotten Fascists is out!
Meet The Sullivans: an Irish family looking to start fresh in a new country - and maybe pick up a few Oscars along the way. It's Jim Sheridan's IN AMERICA!
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Meet The Sullivans: an Irish family looking to start fresh in a new country - and maybe pick up a few Oscars along the way. It's Jim Sheridan's IN AMERICA!
#FilmSky
October 1, 2025 at 11:29 AM
The third installment of Fresh Immigrants, Rotten Fascists is out!
Meet The Sullivans: an Irish family looking to start fresh in a new country - and maybe pick up a few Oscars along the way. It's Jim Sheridan's IN AMERICA!
#FilmSky
Meet The Sullivans: an Irish family looking to start fresh in a new country - and maybe pick up a few Oscars along the way. It's Jim Sheridan's IN AMERICA!
#FilmSky
@bingemovies.bsky.social Wasted opportunity on your OBAA review. Why not end your rousing call to arms with...
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September 29, 2025 at 4:40 PM
@bingemovies.bsky.social Wasted opportunity on your OBAA review. Why not end your rousing call to arms with...