Topic: Rotten Tomatoes

The corruption of movie review site Rotten Tomatoes is discussed, with claims that critics are paid to manipulate scores. Listeners are directed to the Daily Ratings podcast as a consistent, independent alternative. The segment also includes a birthday shout-out for Dame Trinity and a brief mention of PBR Street Gang's support for listener-funded radio.

The critical reception of the *Barbie* movie is contrasted between mainstream outlets like Rotten Tomatoes and independent podcasters. While professional critics have praised the film, many independent commentators describe it as a "woke" propaganda piece and an extended advertisement for Mattel. This divergence is cited as an example of the value of podcasting in providing diverse public opinions that challenge corporate media narratives.

The hosts compare the critical and audience reception of Blade Runner 2049 and Kingsman: The Golden Circle. Dvorak notes that critics often favor "pretentious" films while audiences prefer more entertaining, faster-paced movies.

Dan Aykroyd appeared on media outlets to defend Leslie Jones and the new "Ghostbusters" film, blaming "racist internet trolls" for the backlash. The hosts review the film's lackluster box office performance and the significant gap between positive critic reviews and lower audience scores on Rotten Tomatoes.

In a recurring segment, one host argues that the classic film "Rebel Without a Cause" is poorly made despite its high critical rating on Rotten Tomatoes. They play a brief snippet of the film to demonstrate what they perceive as awkward acting and dialogue. The host vows to continue pestering the other with clips until they agree to watch and critique the movie.