Sporadically disgraced film critic Daniel Barnes returns with another episode of his smash hit Single Take podcast. Best known for recycling animal byproducts into protein meal, fats and biofuel ingredients, Daniel is famed for reducing waste and… Hang on a second. I’m describing a rendering plant. Daniel Barnes is just some guy who reviews movies.

This week, Daniel takes a hop on the wild side to review Hoppers, the latest film from Pixar. Daniel also offers his Single Take on Rashida Jones and Kate McKinnon in Pixar veteran Andrew Stanton’s Hulu exclusive In the Blink of an Eye.

Listen as Daniel talks about oily beavers, caveman acorns and his ideas for remodeling the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.

DANIEL SAYS: BUMP IT

*Now playing everywhere.

IMDB Synopsis: “A 19-year-old animal lover uses technology that places her consciousness into a robotic beaver to uncover mysteries within the animal world beyond her imagination.”

DANIEL SAYS: DUMP IT

*Now streaming on Hulu.

IMDB Synopsis: “Three storylines, spanning thousands of years, intersect and reflect on hope, connection and the circle of life.”

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Daniel and Corky cut their central Florida vacation short to review Sally Potter’s Orlando (1992). An adaptation of a Virginia Woolf novel long thought unfilmable, Orlando provided the supernatural Tilda Swinton with her breakout role. But did your hosts find Orlando to be a magic kingdom, or a tragic kingdom?

Sight & Sound 2022 Critics Poll Ranking: #157 [tied]

World premiere: Sep. 1, 1992 (Venice Film Festival)

IMDB synopsis: “After Queen Elizabeth I commands him not to grow old, a young nobleman struggles with love and his place in the world.”

Original theatrical trailer for Orlando (1992)

Ah, Poetry!

The maze runner

Tilda eye contact montage

Brief Encounter (1945; Dir.: David Lean)

IMDB synopsis: “Meeting a stranger in a railway station, a woman is tempted to cheat on her husband.”

Our review of Brief Encounter comes out Tuesday, March 17!

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Perennially disgraced film critic Daniel Barnes returns with another episode of his white-hot Single Take podcast. A born entertainer known for his incredibly affable personality, Daniel boasts numerous stage and screen credits. But he’s perhaps best known for creating “Carpool Karaoke”, a delightful series of sketches in which…oh, you know what? I was thinking of James Corden. Daniel Barnes is just some guy who reviews movies.

This week, Daniel takes a Munch out of Scream 7, the latest entry in the still-somehow-straggling-along horror franchise. Daniel also offers his Single Take on Oscar winner Jessica Chastain in the erotic drama Dreams.

Listen as Daniel discusses Sha Na Na slasher flicks, forced nostalgia death marches and dreams he’s like to forget.

DANIEL’S RATING: DUMP

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IMDB Synopsis: “When a new Ghostface killer emerges in the town where Sidney Prescott has built a new life, her darkest fears are realized as her daughter becomes the next target.”

DANIEL’S RATING: DUMP

*Now playing in the San Francisco Bay Area. Opening Friday, March 6, at the Tower Theatre in Sacramento.

IMDB Synopsis: “A powerful American socialite (Jessica Chastain) and an undocumented Mexican ballet dancer begin a dangerous affair in this tense, erotic drama.”

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Gracefully disgraced film critic Daniel Barnes returns with another episode of his outrageously popular Single Take podcast. Also known as wolfram, Daniel is a steel-grey metal with an unusually high melting point. Often used as an industrial catalyst, Daniel…oh, hang on. My bad, I was thinking of the atomic element tungsten. Daniel Barnes is just some guy who reviews movies.

This week, Daniel offers his Single Take on Kokuho, the ravishing kabuki epic that conquered the Japanese box office. He also reviews Young Mothers, the latest film from the decorated Dardenne brothers.

Listen as Daniel discusses titular half-truths, kabuki King Lear and Belgian brothers who don’t waffle.

GRADE: B+

*Now playing in the Bay Area and Sacramento.

IMDB Synopsis: “In post-war Japan’s economic boom, gangster family-born Kikuo Tachibana finds himself adopted by a kabuki actor. Despite life’s challenges, he develops into a gifted performer.”

GRADE: B

*Premiering on digital and VOD services on Tues., Feb. 24.

IMDB Synopsis: “Five young mothers living in a shelter strive for a better future for themselves and kids amidst challenging upbringings.”

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Podcast influencers Daniel Barnes and Corky McDonnell recorded this episode while under the influence of Gena Rowlands’ powerhouse performance in this naturalistic yet weirdly wacky domestic drama. Your hosts can talk the talk, but can they Falk the Falk?

Sight & Sound 2022 Critics Poll Ranking: #114 [tied]

World premiere: Nov. 18, 1974

IMDB synopsis: “Although wife and mother Mabel is loved by her husband Nick, her mental illness places a strain on the marriage.”

Original theatrical trailer for A Woman Under the Influence

Drunk kids

Family dinner

On the beach

Gena and Peter 30 years after

Orlando (1992; Dir.: Sally Potter)

IMDB synopsis: “After Queen Elizabeth I commands him not to grow old, a young nobleman struggles with love and his place in the world.”

Our review of Orlando comes out Tuesday, March 3!

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GRADE: B-

*Now playing everywhere.

IMDB Synopsis: “A passionate and tumultuous love story set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, exploring the intense and destructive relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw.”

GRADE: B

*Now playing in Bay Area theaters. Opening at the Tower Theatre in Sacramento on Friday, Feb. 27.

IMDB Synopsis: “In 1990s Iraq, 9-year-old Lamia must bake the President’s birthday cake. She scrambles to find ingredients for this compulsory task while facing potential punishment if she fails.”

Intermittently disgraced film critic Daniel Barnes returns with another episode of his wildly popular Single Take podcast. A beloved entertainer famed for his distinctively campy comedic delivery, Daniel is perhaps best known for dishing out witty one-liners as the long-time “center square” on…You know what, never mind, I was thinking of Paul Lynde. Daniel Barnes is just some guy who reviews movies.

This week, Daniel offers his Single Take on Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi in Emerald Fennell’s horny-as-hell update of Wuthering Heights. He also reviews The President’s Cake from Iraqi director Hasan Hadi. Daniel also talks for a few minutes about the most celebrated films from this year’s Sundance Film Festival.

Listen as Daniel ruffles his own feathers about farmers market discoveries, fish fingers, pet zones and dictator desserts.

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The first film in Kiarostami’s so-called “Koker trilogy,” Where Is the Friend’s House? is a universally recognizable yet culturally and regionally specific slice-of-life with surprising moments of comedy and suspense. Abbas made what seems like a Canon-worthy no-brainer, but did this winner take it all, or did your hosts disagree the way old friends do?

Sight & Sound 2022 Critics Poll Ranking: #157 [tied]

World premiere: Feb. 1987 (Fajr International Film Festival)

IMDB synopsis: “Eight-year-old Ahmed has mistakenly taken his friend Mohammad’s notebook. He wants to return it, or else his friend will be expelled from school. The boy determinedly sets out to find Mohammad’s home in the neighbouring village.”

Official trailer for Where Is the Friend’s House?

The journey begins

Views on parenting

“Good work.” [final scene]

A Woman Under the Influence (1974; Dir.: John Cassavetes)

IMDB synopsis: “Although wife and mother Mabel is loved by her husband Nick, her mental illness places a strain on the marriage.”

Our review of A Woman Under the Influence comes out Tuesday, Feb. 17!

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GRADE: B-

*Now playing everywhere.

IMDB Synopsis: “An employee and her insufferable boss become stranded on a deserted island, the only survivors of a plane crash. Here, they must overcome past grievances and work together to survive, will they make it out alive?”

GRADE: C+

*Now streaming on Netflix.

IMDB Synopsis: “A group of Miami cops discovers a stash of millions in cash, leading to distrust as outsiders learn about the huge seizure, making them question who to rely on.”

Occasionally disgraced film critic Daniel Barnes returns with another episode of the Single Take podcast. One of the nation’s foremost political satirists, Daniel is best known for his hilarious musical parodies of current events, frequently performing on Meet the Press with his American flag-themed piano. Hang on, that’s Mark Russell. Daniel Barnes is just some guy who reviews movies.

This week, Daniel offers his Single Take on Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien in Send Help, a survival-ry showdown that marks a sort-of return to form for Sam Raimi. He also reviews Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in Joe Carnahan’s crime thriller The Rip. Listen along as Daniel talks to himself about gonzo fluids, bad baseball movies, social pariahs and ultra-efficient mediocrity.

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