Single Take, Canon Fodder & Dare Daniel

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Film critic Daniel Barnes offers his singular take on the newest releases on Single Take with Daniel Barnes. On the Canon Fodder podcast, comedian Corky McDonnell joins Daniel to offer their irreverent takes on classic movies from the Sight & Sound Top 250. And Daniel and Corky do your dirty work by reviewing the worst movies you can imagine on the Dare Daniel podcast.

  1. 1D AGO

    Single Take – “Scream 7” & “Dreams”

    https://daredaniel.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SINGLETAKE_S01_E05_Scream7Dreams.mp3 Single Take with Daniel Barnes Episode 5 Perennially disgraced film critic Daniel Barnes returns with another episode of his white-hot Single Take podcast. A born entertainer known for his incredibly affable personality, Daniel boasts numerous stage and screen credits. But he’s perhaps best known for creating “Carpool Karaoke”, a delightful series of sketches in which…oh, you know what? I was thinking of James Corden. Daniel Barnes is just some guy who reviews movies. This week, Daniel takes a Munch out of Scream 7, the latest entry in the still-somehow-straggling-along horror franchise. Daniel also offers his Single Take on Oscar winner Jessica Chastain in the erotic drama Dreams. Listen as Daniel discusses Sha Na Na slasher flicks, forced nostalgia death marches and dreams he’s like to forget. Scream 7 (2026; Dir.: Kevin Williamson) DANIEL’S RATING: DUMP *Now playing everywhere. IMDB Synopsis: “When a new Ghostface killer emerges in the town where Sidney Prescott has built a new life, her darkest fears are realized as her daughter becomes the next target.” Dreams (2026; Dir.: Michel Franco) DANIEL’S RATING: DUMP *Now playing in the San Francisco Bay Area. Opening Friday, March 6, at the Tower Theatre in Sacramento. IMDB Synopsis: “A powerful American socialite (Jessica Chastain) and an undocumented Mexican ballet dancer begin a dangerous affair in this tense, erotic drama.” Read more of Daniel’s reviews at Dare Daniel and Rotten Tomatoes, and listen to Daniel on the Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder podcasts. Listen and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Listen Notes, Spotify, Pandora, Pocket Casts and more. The post Single Take – “Scream 7” & “Dreams” appeared first on Dare Daniel Family of Podcasts.

    26 min

  2. FEB 20

    Single Take – “Kokuho” and “Young Mothers”

    https://daredaniel.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SINGLETAKE_S01_E04_KokuhoYoungMothers.mp3 Single Take with Daniel Barnes Episode 4 Gracefully disgraced film critic Daniel Barnes returns with another episode of his outrageously popular Single Take podcast. Also known as wolfram, Daniel is a steel-grey metal with an unusually high melting point.  Often used as an industrial catalyst, Daniel…oh, hang on. My bad, I was thinking of the atomic element tungsten. Daniel Barnes is just some guy who reviews movies. This week, Daniel offers his Single Take on Kokuho, the ravishing kabuki epic that conquered the Japanese box office. He also reviews Young Mothers, the latest film from the decorated Dardenne brothers. Listen as Daniel discusses titular half-truths, kabuki King Lear and Belgian brothers who don’t waffle. Kokuho (2025; Dir.: Lee Sang-il) GRADE: B+ *Now playing in the Bay Area and Sacramento. IMDB Synopsis: “In post-war Japan’s economic boom, gangster family-born Kikuo Tachibana finds himself adopted by a kabuki actor. Despite life’s challenges, he develops into a gifted performer.” Young Mothers (2026; Dir.: Luc & Jean-Pierre Dardenne) GRADE: B *Premiering on digital and VOD services on Tues., Feb. 24. IMDB Synopsis: “Five young mothers living in a shelter strive for a better future for themselves and kids amidst challenging upbringings.” Read more of Daniel’s reviews at Dare Daniel and Rotten Tomatoes, and listen to Daniel on the Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder podcasts. Listen and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Listen Notes, Spotify, Pandora, Pocket Casts and more. The post Single Take – “Kokuho” and “Young Mothers” appeared first on Dare Daniel Family of Podcasts.

    21 min

  3. FEB 17

    Canon Fodder – A Woman Under the Influence

    https://daredaniel.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/CANON-FODDER_S01_E55.mp3 A Woman Under the Influence (1974; Dir.: John Cassavetes) Canon Fodder Episode 55 Podcast influencers Daniel Barnes and Corky McDonnell recorded this episode while under the influence of Gena Rowlands’ powerhouse performance in this naturalistic yet weirdly wacky domestic drama. Your hosts can talk the talk, but can they Falk the Falk? A WOMAN UNDER THE INFLUENCE FACTS & FIGURES Sight & Sound 2022 Critics Poll Ranking: #114 [tied] World premiere: Nov. 18, 1974 IMDB synopsis: “Although wife and mother Mabel is loved by her husband Nick, her mental illness places a strain on the marriage.” CLIPS & CLIPPINGS Original theatrical trailer for A Woman Under the Influence Drunk kids Family dinner On the beach Gena and Peter 30 years after NEXT EPISODE’S MOVIE Orlando (1992; Dir.: Sally Potter) IMDB synopsis: “After Queen Elizabeth I commands him not to grow old, a young nobleman struggles with love and his place in the world.” Our review of Orlando comes out Tuesday, March 3! Follow Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder on Facebook and Instagram. Be sure to listen, rate, review and subscribe to the show on Pandora, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Listen Notes, Castbox and more. New episodes every other Tuesday! Please help support the show by clicking the Donate button on the homepage or find “Support the Show” in the main menu. Read more of Daniel’s movie reviews at Dare Daniel and Rotten Tomatoes. The post Canon Fodder – A Woman Under the Influence appeared first on Dare Daniel Family of Podcasts.

    45 min

  4. FEB 13

    Single Take – “Wuthering Heights” and “The President’s Cake”

    https://daredaniel.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SINGLETAKE_S01_E03_WutheringHeightsPresidentsCake.mp3 Single Take with Daniel Barnes Episode 3 Wuthering Heights (2026; Dir.: Emerald Fennell) GRADE: B- *Now playing everywhere. IMDB Synopsis: “A passionate and tumultuous love story set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, exploring the intense and destructive relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw.” The President’s Cake (2025; Dir.: Hasan Hadi) GRADE: B *Now playing in Bay Area theaters. Opening at the Tower Theatre in Sacramento on Friday, Feb. 27. IMDB Synopsis: “In 1990s Iraq, 9-year-old Lamia must bake the President’s birthday cake. She scrambles to find ingredients for this compulsory task while facing potential punishment if she fails.” Intermittently disgraced film critic Daniel Barnes returns with another episode of his wildly popular Single Take podcast. A beloved entertainer famed for his distinctively campy comedic delivery, Daniel is perhaps best known for dishing out witty one-liners as the long-time “center square” on…You know what, never mind, I was thinking of Paul Lynde. Daniel Barnes is just some guy who reviews movies. This week, Daniel offers his Single Take on Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi in Emerald Fennell’s horny-as-hell update of Wuthering Heights. He also reviews The President’s Cake from Iraqi director Hasan Hadi. Daniel also talks for a few minutes about the most celebrated films from this year’s Sundance Film Festival. Listen as Daniel ruffles his own feathers about farmers market discoveries, fish fingers, pet zones and dictator desserts. Read more of Daniel’s reviews at Dare Daniel and Rotten Tomatoes, and listen to Daniel on the Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder podcasts. Keep checking back for more episodes of Single Take with Daniel Barnes. The post Single Take – “Wuthering Heights” and “The President’s Cake” appeared first on Dare Daniel Family of Podcasts.

    20 min

  5. FEB 3

    Canon Fodder – Where Is the Friend’s House

    https://daredaniel.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/CANON-FODDER_S01_E54.mp3 Where Is the Friend’s House? (1987; Dir.: Abbas Kiarostami) Canon Fodder Episode 54 The first film in Kiarostami’s so-called “Koker trilogy,” Where Is the Friend’s House? is a universally recognizable yet culturally and regionally specific slice-of-life with surprising moments of comedy and suspense. Abbas made what seems like a Canon-worthy no-brainer, but did this winner take it all, or did your hosts disagree the way old friends do? WHERE IS THE FRIEND’S HOUSE? FACTS & FIGURES Sight & Sound 2022 Critics Poll Ranking: #157 [tied] World premiere: Feb. 1987 (Fajr International Film Festival) IMDB synopsis: “Eight-year-old Ahmed has mistakenly taken his friend Mohammad’s notebook. He wants to return it, or else his friend will be expelled from school. The boy determinedly sets out to find Mohammad’s home in the neighbouring village.” CLIPS & CLIPPINGS Official trailer for Where Is the Friend’s House? The journey begins Views on parenting “Good work.” [final scene] NEXT EPISODE’S MOVIE A Woman Under the Influence (1974; Dir.: John Cassavetes) IMDB synopsis: “Although wife and mother Mabel is loved by her husband Nick, her mental illness places a strain on the marriage.” Our review of A Woman Under the Influence comes out Tuesday, Feb. 17! Follow Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder on Facebook and Instagram. Be sure to listen, rate, review and subscribe to the show on Pandora, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Listen Notes, Castbox and more. New episodes every other Tuesday! Please help support the show by clicking the Donate button on the homepage or find “Support the Show” in the main menu. Read more of Daniel’s movie reviews at Dare Daniel and Rotten Tomatoes. The post Canon Fodder – Where Is the Friend’s House appeared first on Dare Daniel Family of Podcasts.

    45 min

  6. JAN 30

    Single Take – “Send Help” & “The Rip”

    https://daredaniel.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SINGLETAKE_S01_E02_SendHelpTheRip.mp3 Single Take with Daniel Barnes Episode 2 Send Help (2026; Dir.: Sam Raimi) GRADE: B- *Now playing everywhere. IMDB Synopsis: “An employee and her insufferable boss become stranded on a deserted island, the only survivors of a plane crash. Here, they must overcome past grievances and work together to survive, will they make it out alive?” The Rip (2026; Dir.: Joe Carnahan) GRADE: C+ *Now streaming on Netflix. IMDB Synopsis: “A group of Miami cops discovers a stash of millions in cash, leading to distrust as outsiders learn about the huge seizure, making them question who to rely on.” Occasionally disgraced film critic Daniel Barnes returns with another episode of the Single Take podcast. One of the nation’s foremost political satirists, Daniel is best known for his hilarious musical parodies of current events, frequently performing on Meet the Press with his American flag-themed piano. Hang on, that’s Mark Russell. Daniel Barnes is just some guy who reviews movies. This week, Daniel offers his Single Take on Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien in Send Help, a survival-ry showdown that marks a sort-of return to form for Sam Raimi. He also reviews Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in Joe Carnahan’s crime thriller The Rip.  Listen along as Daniel talks to himself about gonzo fluids, bad baseball movies, social pariahs and ultra-efficient mediocrity. Read more of Daniel’s reviews at Dare Daniel and Rotten Tomatoes, and listen to Daniel on the Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder podcasts. Keep checking back for more episodes of Single Take with Daniel Barnes. The post Single Take – “Send Help” & “The Rip” appeared first on Dare Daniel Family of Podcasts.

    17 min

  7. JAN 23

    Single Take – “Atropia” & “Mercy”

    https://daredaniel.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SINGLE-TAKE_S01_E01_AtropiaMercy.mp3 Single Take with Daniel Barnes Episode 1 Atropia (2026; Dir.: Hailey Gates) GRADE: C+ *Now playing in the San Francisco Bay Area and other select markets. IMDB Synopsis: “Follows an aspiring actress working on a U.S. military base that simulates an Iraqi war zone.” Mercy (2026; Timur Bekmambetov) GRADE: C- *Now playing everywhere. IMDB Synopsis: “In the near future, a detective stands on trial accused of murdering his wife. He has 90 minutes to prove his innocence to the advanced A.I. Judge he once championed, before it determines his fate.” It’s a new year and a new podcast for world-famous film critic Daniel Barnes! Known for his provocative yet family-friendly brand of humor, Daniel brings along his beloved cast of puppet characters, including grumpy old man Walter, the irascible Achmed the Dead Terrorist, and Bubba J, a stereotypical NASCAR enthusiast…oh wait, that’s ventriloquist Jeff Dunham. Daniel Barnes is just a guy who reviews movies. This week, Daniel offers his Single Take on Alia Shawkat in Atropia, an overstuffed yet underdeveloped satire about an ambitious actress role-playing revolutionaries in elaborately staged war games. He also looks at Mercy, a sci-fi whodunit starring Chris Pratt as a cop-on-the-edge trying to find “the real killers” before artificial intelligence seals his fate. Listen along as Daniel begs mercy for January unicorns, CD-ROM murder mysteries and 20-year-old The Daily Show jokes. Read more of Daniel’s reviews at Dare Daniel and Rotten Tomatoes, and listen to Daniel on the Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder podcasts. Keep checking back for more episodes of Single Take with Daniel Barnes. The post Single Take – “Atropia” & “Mercy” appeared first on Dare Daniel Family of Podcasts.

    14 min

  8. JAN 20

    Canon Fodder – Pierrot le Fou

    https://daredaniel.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/CANON-FODDER_S01_E53.mp3 Pierrot le Fou (1965; Dir.: Jean-Luc Godard) Canon Fodder Episode 53 Daniel and Corky go on the lam with Jean-Paul Belmondo and Anna Karina to review Jean-Luc Godard’s apocalyptic road movie Pierrot le Fou. But were your hosts Vague-ly entranced by Godard’s Nouvelle vision, or did they act the Fou? PIERROT LE FOU FACTS & FIGURES Sight & Sound 2022 Critics Poll Ranking: #85 [tied] World premiere: Aug. 29, 1965 (Venice Film Festival) IMDB synopsis: “Pierrot escapes his boring society and travels from Paris to the Mediterranean Sea with Marianne, a girl chased by hit-men from Algeria. They lead an unorthodox life, always on the run.” CLIPS & CLIPPINGS Official trailer for Pierrot le Fou A Galaxie in the ocean “A film is like a battleground.” Kissing cars NEXT EPISODE’S MOVIE Where Is the Friend’s House? (1987; Dir.: Abbas Kiarostami) IMDB synopsis: “Eight-year-old Ahmed has mistakenly taken his friend Mohammad’s notebook. He wants to return it, or else his friend will be expelled from school. The boy determinedly sets out to find Mohammad’s home in the neighbouring village.” Our review of Where Is the Friend’s House comes out Tuesday, Feb. 3! Follow Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder on Facebook and Instagram. Be sure to listen, rate, review and subscribe to the show on Pandora, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Listen Notes, Castbox and more. New episodes every other Tuesday! Please help support the show by clicking the Donate button on the homepage or find “Support the Show” in the main menu. Read more of Daniel’s movie reviews at Dare Daniel and Rotten Tomatoes. The post Canon Fodder – Pierrot le Fou appeared first on Dare Daniel Family of Podcasts.

    46 min
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Film critic Daniel Barnes offers his singular take on the newest releases on Single Take with Daniel Barnes. On the Canon Fodder podcast, comedian Corky McDonnell joins Daniel to offer their irreverent takes on classic movies from the Sight & Sound Top 250. And Daniel and Corky do your dirty work by reviewing the worst movies you can imagine on the Dare Daniel podcast.

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