It's the epic conclusion to the Divided Films podcast! There are still two types of movie trends for our hosts to discuss and figure out why they're so divisive. Plus, find out who we ultimately sided with more often over our 75-episode run: audiences or critics. Thanks to all our listeners for taking this journey with us. Rest assured, this will not be the last you hear of our hosts JJ and Keith!      

Divided Films is wrapping up with a two-part final bonus episode! We've discussed so many movies that audiences and critics could not agree on, and along the way, we noticed some genres are more likely to be divided than others. Let's take a look at some divided trends and find out what makes them so contentious.

We're returning to the Star Wars saga to discuss the divisive conclusion to the sequel trilogy, The Rise of Skywalker. Director J.J. Abrams' decision to bring the series back to more familiar themes and story threads pleased audiences but frustrated critics. The Star Wars universe continues to expand with more content each year, so how does this chapter measure up in the current era of the franchise?  

Coming to you at ludicrous speed is our episode on Spaceballs! Although critics say this Star Wars parody pales in comparison to Mel Brooks' earlier films, audiences still laughed heartily throughout. There are two sides to every Schwartz, so hopefully, we end up with the upside. Grab your Spaceballs flamethrower and may the Schwartz be with you!

It's time to party with the 2012 found footage film, Project X! Young viewers loved watching the crazy antics in this high school comedy, but critics had no patience for the annoying characters. Project X may have captured the ultimate party fantasy for some but for others, it was a total nightmare.

Smile you son of a... Oh wait, we're not talking about that shark movie. We're discussing the 2016 film, The Shallows! Critics say Blake Lively's performance kept this thriller afloat, but audiences complained there wasn't enough hard-biting action. Is this the best shark movie since Jaws or the worst since Jaws: The Revenge?      

We're back from our mid-season break, and while we were gone we caught a case of Cabin Fever! Critics appreciated Eli Roth's references to classic horror movies, but the gory effects grossed out audiences. It's up to us to decide if this Divided Film is infectiously good or just plain deadly.      

We’re experiencing some turbulence this week as we discuss Con Air! Audiences were way more likely than critics to forgive the many flaws and plot holes in this over-the-top action movie. We better put the bunny back in the box if we want to survive this flight.      

Religion and comedy aren't always a match made in heaven, but Kevin Smith put them together anyway in this week's Divided Film, Dogma! Satirical humor and philosophical discussions meshed in a way that worked for audiences but not for critics. Who is right, and who is going straight to hell? Hopefully, Kevin Smith is right about God having a sense of humor...      

We’re traveling back in time to the 1970s for our next Divided Film, Licorice Pizza! Critics admired the loose plot structure that director PT Anderson set up for this coming-of-age story, but audiences did not have the patience for the relaxed pace. Let’s hop on a waterbed and get in a game of pinball as we grab a slice of Licorice Pizza.

It's the end of the world as we know it and we feel fine talking about this week's Divided Film, Don't Look Up. The social commentary in Adam McKay's apocalyptic comedy resonated with audiences, but critics say the satirical messages were predictable and unfocused. Make sure you're looking up when we decide whether Don't Look Up hits its targets.

Divided Films, in the study, with the candlestick. This is just one of the endings to our discussion on Clue! Audiences laughed more often than not throughout this mystery/comedy, but critics wished there was more focus on the mystery. Join us as we shake, rattle, and roll!

Nobody puts Divided Films in a corner! For part two of our Patrick Swayze doubleheader, we're having the time of our lives discussing Dirty Dancing. Critics rolled their eyes at this coming-of-age romance, while audiences swooned at the chemistry between Swayze and Jennifer Grey. With its 35th anniversary approaching, does Dirty Dancing still have the right moves?

This week Divided Films is giving you two episodes for the price of one! We're taking a look at two classic 80s flicks starring that decade's most iconic heartthrob, Patrick Swayze. First, we're discussing the gritty action movie Road House, which annoyed critics with its over-the-top story but pleased audiences who were looking for a rowdy good time. Let's see if Swayze can win us over with his charm like he did with viewers over twenty years ago.

Our next Divided Film is the (sort of) classic animated movie, James and the Giant Peach! Critics hailed this stop motion adventure as an inventive and charming piece of family entertainment. However, audiences did not respond as enthusiastically as they had to other 90s animated films. Let's climb aboard the giant peach and see if it's still fresh since its release 25 years ago!

Our Divided Films heroes are back! JJ and Keith are starting the year discussing the ensemble superhero film Eternals. Audiences found all the familiar beats they enjoyed in previous MCU movies, but critics didn't think the story was as powerful as its lead characters. The fate of the movie-going universe is once again in the hands of our hosts.      

We’re wrapping up the year with another bonus episode! Once again, our hosts are going against the grain of popular opinion but this time they’re focusing on Christmas movies. Find out which holiday classics Keith and JJ prefer to skip and which poorly received Christmas films they have a soft spot for. Hopefully, we don’t end up on the naughty list going Against the Grain.

Our last Divided Film of the year is the 2005 adaptation of Rent! Fans of the classic Broadway show were excited to see this rock musical brought to the big screen, but critics wanted a stronger vision from director Chris Columbus. It’s up to us to decide if this musical adaptation gets a pass on last year’s rent.

The holidays are all about getting together, like the ensemble cast of our next Divided Film, The Family Stone! There were plenty of heartfelt performances in this 2005 Christmas dramedy to impress audiences, but critics wished the story had a more consistent tone. Time to revisit this movie of Christmas past…

Those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it. That’s the lesson of our next Divided Film, Night At The Museum. Critics say this adventure comedy ignored its own lesson by repeating tropes of past family movies, but audiences still had fun watching Ben Stiller get chased around by exhibits magically brought to life. Did we see history repeat itself or was this a timeless classic?