
What's new, folks? If you're in the mood to listen to Arthur Howell (creator of the blog 2 Cents Critic) give his thoughts on books, movies, and TV shows, then join in! Podcast Twitter and Instagram: @two_centscritic Personal Twitter, Goodpods, StoryGraph, and Letterboxd: @arthur_ant18 Website: www.2centscritic.com Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/user/show/144101970-arthur-howell
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 290 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | TV & Film | |||

Tune in as Rolo Tony (@PoorOldRoloTony and These Guys Got Juice) jumps back onto 2CC for a breakdown of Sweet Smell of Success, the 1957 film noir about the scheme that a gossip columnist and a publicist cook up to sabotage a relationship that the co... more
Tune in as Hannah, Rebecca, and Sarah (Can I Spoil Something?) stride back to the podcast for a chance to unpack The Hurricane Blonde, the 2023 neo-noir thriller novel by Halley Sutton about a former child star who gets pulled into a mystery surround... more
Tune in as Rolo Tony (@PoorOldRoloTony and These Guys Got Juice) circles back around to the show to cover Special Effects, the 1984 thriller/horror movie about a murderous filmmaker who tries to recover his rocky career by basing his latest project o... more
A filmmaker is joining the podcast today! That’s Ava Maria Safai, the director behind the 2023 body horror short film “ZIP” and the 2025 horror movie Foreigner. Arthur was fortunate enough to discover her through “ZIP,” which you can find on YouTube ... more
Not only is this a great podcast but it’s also super impressive how many episodes there are and the length of the episodes. It’s obvious that there is serious heart behind this podcast. I enjoyed the episode on Mrs. Doubtfire.
I've been tuning into 2 Cents Critic for a while now, and I have to say, Arthur truly delivers engaging and insightful reviews. What sets his podcast apart is the blend of in-depth analysis and entertaining trivia that keeps me hooked.
I listened to most of the recent episode about Star Wars and enjoyed it, even though I am not a Star Wars watcher. But I saw there was an episode on a book I just finished reading called Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow, and I was excited to hear the discussion, but the host spent so much time virtue signaling. It distracted me from the conversation and reduced the book to an object by which the host could relate to all listeners the host’s superior morality.
Tons of movies and lots of content to choose from here. The episodes are a little long for my taste but there’s lots of great content and Arthur is a fabulous host.
Really good insight and discussion into books, games, TV, and movies. Great discussion and Arthur is a downright charming host!
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A conversational review show that blends in-depth analysis of books, films, and TV with personal anecdotes and trivia. Episodes often center on genre-bending thrillers, horror, or sci-fi, balanced with discussions of direction, performance, and cultural context. Guests and hosts frequently bring cross-show comparisons, industry perspectives, and recommendations for similar works, making it a solid pick for listeners who enjoy thoughtful critiques laced with pop-culture trivia and practical takeaways for fans and aspiring guests alike. Notable strengths include well-structured debates, strong host charisma, and an openness to exploring controversial topics within entertainment, while keeping a playful, community-oriented vibe through Good Wo... more
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2. Misty Rose
3. Clayton Jones II
4. Katrina Nguyen
5. Guy Bradford
6. Jessica Hart
7. Tony (Rolo Tony)
8. Seth Vargas
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