Movies I Give a Fork About
Movies I Give a Fork About is a weekly movie review podcast hosted by AJ Jones, featuring honest, spoiler-aware reviews of new releases, blockbusters, and hidden gems. Each episode uses the Fork Rating System to cut through hype and marketing and help listeners decide what’s truly worth watching. Reviews are mostly spoiler-safe, with clear warnings when deeper analysis is included. Perfect for movie fans who want real opinions, smart commentary, and a fun alternative to traditional star ratings. New episodes released regularly. So pull up a chair and let's see what deserves a fork. 🍴🎬
Episodes
53 episodes
Episode 52 — Practical Magic 2 (2026): The Hardest Spell to Break Is the One We Inherit | Fork Rating
Almost thirty years after Practical Magic, Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman return as Sally and Gillian Owens — older, wiser, and carrying the weight of everything their family has passed down.In this episode of Movies I Giv...
Episode 51 — Spider-Man: Brand New Day — More Than Meets the Eye? | Fork Rating
AJ reviews Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the latest chapter in Tom Holland’s Spider-Man story. The action is huge, the visual effects are spectacular, and the familiar Marvel machinery is firing on all cylinders — but it’s what’s happe...
Episode 50 — The Mandalorian and Grogu — Is the Force Still With Us? | Fork Rating
AJ reviews The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026), as one of Star Wars’ most popular duos makes the leap from Disney+ to the big screen.As someone who grew up with Star Wars and remembers when seeing one of these movies was an ev...
Episode 49 — Disclosure Day (2026) What If We Knew? | Fork Rating
AJ reviews Disclosure Day (2026), Steven Spielberg’s return to a subject that has fascinated him for decades: extraterrestrial life and humanity’s place in the universe.With Emily Blunt leading an impressive cast and Spielberg onc...
Episode 48 — Supergirl (2026) — Great Character. Wrong Movie | Fork Rating
AJ reviews Supergirl (2026), starring Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El and Jason Momoa as Lobo.After unexpectedly loving Superman, AJ went into the latest chapter of the new DC Universe genuinely curious to see where it would go...
Episode 47 — The Odyssey (2026) — Nolan Makes an Epic Worth the Journey | Fork Rating
Christopher Nolan takes on Homer, the Trojan War, Greek gods, monsters, one ridiculously stacked cast — and nearly three hours of movie.And somehow, he pulls it off.In this spoiler-free review of The Odyssey, A...
Episode 46 — The Sheep Detectives 2026): Murder, Mystery & Mischievous Sheep | Fork Rating
In this episode of Movies I Give a Fork About, AJ trades emotional devastation for laughter with The Sheep Detectives (2026) – a charming family mystery in which a flock of unusually observant sheep sets out to solve their shepherd's murder.&nb...
Episode 45 — Promising Young Woman (2020): Revenge Isn't the Point | Fork Rating
In this episode of Movies I Give a Fork About, AJ revisits Promising Young Woman (2020) more than six years after its release to see whether it still carries the same emotional impact. It does. Written and directed by Emerald Fennel...
Episode 44 — Meadowlarks (2025): The Stories Canada Didn't Teach Us | Fork Rating
In this episode of Movies I Give a Fork About, AJ reviews Meadowlarks (2025)—a deeply moving Canadian drama inspired by the real experiences of Indigenous siblings separated during the Sixties Scoop. What begins as a film review bec...
Episode 43 — Moving Parts (2019) | The Person Behind Trixie Mattel | Fork Rating
In this episode of Movies I Give a Fork About, I review Moving Parts, the documentary that follows drag superstar Trixie Mattel during one of the most demanding and transformative periods of her career.Recommended to me...
Episode 42 — Wuthering Heights (2026) | Beautiful, Divisive, and Unmistakably Emerald Fennell | Fork Rating
This episode of Movies I Give a Fork About, I discuss Emerald Fennell’s bold new adaptation of Wuthering Heights, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi.While much of the conversation surrounding the film has focused o...
Episode 41 — Better Man (2024): Why the Chimpanzee Works | Fork Rating
In this episode of Movies I Give a Fork About, I discuss Better Man, the unconventional musical biopic that tells the story of Robbie Williams in a way no other music biography has dared to attempt.At first glance, the ...
Episode 40 — John Candy: I Like Me (2025) The Cost of Being Everyone's Favourite Person | Fork Rating
In this episode of Movies I Give a Fork About, I revisit John Candy: I Like Me, the heartfelt documentary directed by Colin Hanks and produced by Ryan Reynolds. While many viewers remember John Candy for his iconi...
Episode 39 — The Drama (2026) | Zendaya, Robert Pattinson & The Most Emotionally Exhausting Movie of the Year | Fork Rating
In this episode, AJ reviews THE DRAMA starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson — an emotionally tense relationship drama that may completely change depending on your age and life experience.After AJ’s 23-year-old daughter urged her...
Episode 38 — Project Hail Mary (2026) | Ryan Gosling, First Contact & Why Optimistic Sci-Fi Still Matters | Fork Rating
This week on Movies I Give a Fork About, AJ reviews PROJECT HAIL MARY starring Ryan Gosling — an ambitious, emotional, and visually spectacular science-fiction film from writer Drew Goddard and directors Phil Lord and Christop...
Episode 37 — The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026): Miranda Still Owns Oxygen | Fork Rating
Twenty years later, The Devil Wears Prada 2 returns to the runway — and somehow Miranda Priestley still walks into a room like she owns oxygen itself.In this spoiler-free review, AJ breaks down whether The Devil Wears Prada ...
Episode 36 — Rustin (2023) — Dignity, Activism & Identity | Fork Rating
In this episode of Movies I Give a Fork About, AJ revisits Rustin (2023) — the powerful historical drama centered on Bayard Rustin, the civil rights strategist who helped organize the 1963 March on Washington while spending de...
Episode 35 — Michael (2026): The Coexistence of Fame, Talent and Pain | Fork Rating
In this episode of Movies I Give a Fork About, AJ dives into Michael (2026) — the ambitious biopic exploring the rise of Michael Jackson through the Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad eras.But be...
Episode 34 — Rental Family: When Connection Is Performed… and Still Feels Real | Fork Rating
In this episode of Movies I Give a Fork About, AJ dives into Rental Family — a quiet, emotionally powerful film that explores loneliness, identity, and the human need for connection.Set in modern-day Tokyo, the film fol...
Episode 33 — Wicked: The Film and Performances the Oscars Undervalued | Fork Rating
In this episode of Movies I Give a Fork About, AJ revisits Wicked: Part One — a film that delivers scale, emotion, and elite-level performances… but didn’t receive the recognition it arguably deserved where it mattered most.
Episode 32 — Anora - 5 Oscars and I'm Still Calling BS | Fork Rating
Anora took home five Oscars — including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress — but after watching it a second time… I still don’t get it.In this episode, I revisit one of last year’s most talked-about films and break down where ...
Episode 31 — Oscar Predictions: Best Picture
In this episode of Movies I Give a Fork About, AJ breaks down the nominees for Best Picture at the 2026 Academy Awards.From intimate character-driven dramas to ambitious large-scale filmmaking, this year’s lineup reflects the wide range ...
Episode 30 — Oscar Predictions: Best Director
In this episode of Movies I Give a Fork About, AJ examines the nominees for Best Director at the 2026 Academy Awards.This category recognizes the filmmakers responsible for shaping the entire vision of a movie — guiding performances, con...
Episode 29 — Oscar Predictions: Best Male Actor in a Lead Role
In this episode of Movies I Give a Fork About, AJ looks at the nominees for Best Male Actor in a Lead Role at the 2026 Academy Awards.This year’s lineup includes a mix of transformative performances — from intense psychological character...
Episode 28 — Oscar Predictions: Best Female Actor in a Lead Role
In this episode of Movies I Give a Fork About, AJ breaks down the nominees for Best Female Actor in a Lead Role at the 2026 Academy Awards.This year’s category features a range of powerful performances — from deeply internal portrayals o...