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The Movie Rubric

The Movie Rubric
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The Movie Rubric
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Many critics assign numbered scores to movies, but very few use a universal system across the board that the audience themselves can use. Here on The Movie Rubric, we narrowed down the 5 most important categories to a films success, and made a grading rubric that we will use to score each movie, much like a teacher would grade a paper, to make sure we give each movie a fair shake, and the same cri... more

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Sit down with us here at the Movie Rubric as we we review and place each Pixar movie in this special episode: The Pixar Tier List!

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There's a Rubric in my Boot!

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By the power of Rubric, I have the grading scale!

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Welcome back to the Movie Rubric! Put on your best scally hat, light a pipe, and sit down with us as we review the newest Moo Dunnit: The Sheep Detective.

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Welcome back! Sit down and join the Movie Rubric as we take a trip down memory lane and review and rate every Star Wars movie, even the good ones!

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Josh Glass
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Episode: Episode 43: Superman

Hosts

Timothy McDaniel
Host of The Movie Rubric; regular panelist known for structured critique and humorous banter.
Cole Wright
Co-host/regular panelist bringing enthusiastic, pop-culture-driven insights and sharp takes on a wide range of films.
Jonah Jovi
Regular host providing energetic reactions and debates across episodes, often steering conversations with humor.

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Episode 43: Superman
Q: Did you like the Luke-like shift in focus away from an Earth-bound origin story?
Yes, most hosts appreciated a story that jumps into the world and character dynamics without rehashing the origin, while noting some pacing and exposition issues.
Episode 43: Superman
Q: What were your expectations going into the film?
The panelists were hopeful for a fresh, human-centered take on Superman after a string of darker or over-cynical depictions, but they were also cautious due to past disappointments with the genre.

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What is The Movie Rubric about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show is a humorous, debate-driven film discussion panel that applies a concise, teacher-style rubric to evaluate movies, then riffs on performance, production, visuals, and audience reception. Across episodes, the hosts dissect a wide range of cinema—from blockbuster franchises like Star Wars to indie horror and biopics—blending sharp critique with playful banter, nostalgia, and meta-commentary on fandom and marketing. The format often includes live-style riffs, rankings, and bracket-style debates, offering both structured analysis and entertaining digressions. Notably, the trio's chemistry, willingness to challenge conventional takes, and openness to tangents (from soundtrack and design to social culture and memes) set this podcast apa... more

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