In this episode of Lunchtime Movie Critics, we lace up our skates and take a deep dive into Miracle (2004), the film that turns Cold War tensions into the most rousing sports montage of all time. Starring Kurt Russell’s aggressively Minnesotan accent as Coach Herb Brooks, this Disney-fied underdog story tells the true tale of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team—the scrappy college kids who took down the invincible Soviet Union and made Al Michaels’ voice immortal.

Join us as we dissect Russell’s grizzled motivational speeches, debate whether hockey hair peaked in the ‘80s, and revel in the fist-pumping glory of one of the greatest sports movie climaxes ever filmed. Is Miracle the ultimate underdog story, or just another by-the-numbers sports flick with an overuse of slow-motion? Find out as we slapshot our way through this one—do you believe in podcasts?!

Ah, A Real Pain – the 2025 cinematic concoction from Jesse Eisenberg, where Holocaust tourism and buddy comedy meet in the most awkward way possible. Featuring Eisenberg as the neurotic Daniel and Kieran Culkin as the human wrecking ball Benji, the film is a chaotic blend of grief, humor, and earnest introspection. It’s as if someone thought, “Let’s make a poignant movie about trauma, but also sprinkle in some knock-knock jokes at a funeral.” The result? A messy, uneven, but oddly compelling hot mess that dares you to cringe, laugh, and maybe even tear up.

In this episode of Lunchtime Movie Critics, we dive into the mayhem that is Deadpool vs. Wolverine (2024). Claws clash with quips as Hugh Jackman’s grumpy Wolverine and Ryan Reynolds’ irreverent Deadpool face off in a showdown for the ages. From hilarious banter to over-the-top action sequences and an unexpectedly heartfelt bromance, this movie delivers chaos, comedy, and a few existential crises. Plus, we talk about Charlize Theron’s icy villain, "Mortem’s Menagerie," and why Deadpool singing is the best thing you didn’t know you needed. Tune in for laughs, snark, and a solid 10/10 severed limbs rating! 🦸‍♂️🔪