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
44 episodes
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...
Episode 27 — Oscar Predictions: Best Adapted Screenplay
In this episode of Movies I Give a Fork About, AJ breaks down the nominees for Best Adapted Screenplay at the 2026 Academy Awards.From ambitious political storytelling to dark satire, genre-blending horror, and emotionally intimate chara...
Episode 26 — Oscar Predictions: Best Original Screenplay
In this episode of Movies I Give a Fork About, AJ breaks down the nominees for Best Original Screenplay at the 2026 Academy Awards.From ambitious political storytelling to dark satire, genre-blending horror, and emotionally intimate char...
Episode 25 — Oscar Predictions: Best Animated Feature Film
In this episode of Movies I Give a Fork About, AJ breaks down the nominees for Best Animated Feature Film at this year’s Academy Awards.This category features an impressive range of storytelling styles — from visually inventive ani...
Episode 24 — Oscar Predictions: Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role
In this episode of Movies I Give a Fork About, AJ breaks down the nominees for Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role at this year’s Academy Awards.This category features a wide range of performances — from quiet, restrained characte...
Episode 23 — Oscar Predictions: Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role
In this Episode of Movies I Give a Fork About, A J breaks down the nominees for Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role at this year’s Academy Awards.From subtle, emotionally layered performances to bold and transformative character work,...
Episode 22 - Weapons — I Hate Horror Movies… But Amy Madigan Made Me Watch It | Fork Rating
In this episode I review the horror film Weapons, written and directed by Zach Cregger and featuring an Oscar-nominated supporting performance from Amy Madigan.Now let me be clear right from the start — I hate horror movies.But wh...
Episode 21 - It Was Just an Accident — Justice, Revenge, and a Question of Identity | Fork Rating
In this episode of Movies I Give a Fork About, AJ reviews It Was Just an Accident, directed by Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi who also co-wrote the film which was submitted by France for Best International Feature Film at this year’s A...
Episode 20 - Avatar: Fire and Ash — Spectacle, Spectacle, and More Spectacle | Fork Rating
Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third film in James Cameron’s Avatar franchise, returns audiences to Pandora as Jake Sully, Neytiri, and their family encounter new threats and new Na’vi clans.Nominated for Best Visual Effects and Best Costume ...
Episode 19 – Bugonia: Dark Comedy, Gore, and Peak Yorgos Weirdness | Fork Rating
n this episode, I review Bugonia, the latest Oscar-nominated film from director Yorgos Lanthimos, starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons.The film follows a troubled conspiracy theorist who becomes convinced that a powerful corpor...