Everyone's A Critic

Comedian Eshaan Akbar joins me to defend Step Brothers. The Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly comedy that has gone from divisive release to modern comedy classic. We discuss why Step Brothers has become one of the most quotable comedies ever made, Will Ferrell's incredible run of films, Adam McKay's influence on modern comedy, and whether Hollywood has quietly stopped making big, original st...

Comedy creator and Beatles expert Toby DB joins me to defend Yesterday. The Richard Curtis and Danny Boyle comedy that imagined a world where nobody remembers The Beatles except one man. We discuss why Yesterday deserved a far warmer reception from critics, the surprisingly emotional central premise, Richard Curtis' unmistakable dialogue, and the incredible story behind the film's original screenp...

Comedy legend Demi Adejuyigbe joins me to defend Space Jam. We get into why the original Space Jam remains one of the most beloved sports movies of the 90s, why Space Jam: A New Legacy completely misses the point, and what makes the original such a perfect crowd-pleaser decades later. Along the way we discuss Michael Jordan, Bill Murray, Looney Tunes chaos, basketball movies, nostalgia, Ready Play...

Comedian Daman Bamrah joins me to defend Rush Hour 2. The wildly entertaining sequel starring two men who have both become… complicated conversation topics. We jokingly get into the long list of problematic people involved, our nostalgia for the golden era of mid-budget action comedies, and how surreal it is now working alongside comedy icons we grew up watching as kids.📺 Watch the extended video...

Joining me today to defend the spoof comedy Superhero Movie is comedy superstar Finlay Christie. We take a deep dive into the world of spoof movies, why they disappeared for so long and what makes this one stand out. We also discuss the insane movies Finlay originally tried to pick, and bond over our times living in Asia. This episode was recorded around 6 months ago right before the birth of my c...

TikTok and Instagram star Ella Wills joins me to defend the squeaky legends themselves, Alvin and the Chipmunks. We dive into the wild world of talking rodents, the insane casting choices that almost happened, and Ella ranks the entire Chipmunks cinematic universe with shocking precision. Plus, we get into her viral sketches, creative process, and what it’s like to have a comedy career that’s alre...

Is Fast & Furious: Tokyo Drift secretly the best movie in the franchise? Comedian Shalaka Kurup thinks so, and she’s here to defend it. We talk about the Fast & Furious legacy, Vin Diesel’s surprising love of Dungeons & Dragons, and the wild DVD boxsets we all bought growing up. If you’ve ever had a heated debate over Dom, Han, or drifting in Shibuya, this one’s for you.📺 Watch the ex...

Jake Bhardwaj joins Yiannis Cove to defend Jumanji (1995) — the Robin Williams classic full of jungle chaos, giant bugs, and board game nightmares. We dive into childhood nostalgia, the film’s surprisingly dark themes, and whether it still holds up nearly 30 years later.📺 Watch the extended video & 80+ more episodes on Patreon: everyonesacriticpod 🎧 Listen free on all podcast platforms: http...

Joining me this week on Everyone’s a Critic is comedian Samira Banks. She comes on to defend what is now the sixth Adam Sandler film for the podcast - Click. We talk her brief history with the movie, the problematic moments that probably don't hold up anymore, and the time Adam Sandler played basketball with a group of comedians in London. Get full video episodes with 30 minutes extra content,...

This week on Everyone’s a Critic I'm joined by social media superstar, Povvo Gang leader, and all around funnyman Shabaz Says. We get into Marvel’s Eternals , talk about the MCU as a whole, the highs and lows of going viral, and what it really means to represent your community in the middle of internet chaos. Get full video episodes with 30 minutes extra content, early access, and extra episod...

In this re-mastered and never before released video episode I'm joined by recent Edinburgh Fringe best newcomer nominee Molly McGuinness to talk about what is maybe Mike Myers worst movie - The Cat In The Hat. We talk about Molly's love of it and have a very special call from Steven Anthony Lawrence, AKA Beans from Even Stevens, who talks about his time filming this. Get video episodes, ea...

Recorded live at Vault Fest last year, comedian Lorna Rose Treen (BBC Radio 4, Chortle Best Newcomer, Dave Joke of the Fringe 2023) joined me on stage to defend the spoof comedy Epic Movie. She talked about first kisses, her hometown, and Nacho Libre! Note: Apologies as the audio on this episode is not the greatest because they didn't have a place to plug in my recorder and I wasn't inform...

Milo Edwards (Trashfuture, Glue Factory) joins me this week to make the case for Gone In 60 Seconds. We talk about what makes car guys tick, compare it to The Fast and The Furious, and celebrate Nicolas Cage’s wonderfully unhinged performance. Get video episodes, early access, and bonus content — plus a shoutout as Executive Producer — by joining the Founding Members Tier on Patreon. Only 10 spots...

The Mummy Returns is famous for its bad CGI, the beginning of The Rock's acting career, and basically nothing else. Joining me to defend the movie is comedian Daniel McKeon. We talk Venom, Harry Potter, and unnecessary sequels made decades later. Enjoying the show? Get video episodes, early access, and bonus content — plus a shoutout as Executive Producer — by joining the Founding Members Tier...

Most people forgot Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights existed — but Pravanya Pillay is here to convince you it’s an underrated gem. We talk about the genuinely great dance sequences, Patrick Swayze’s random cameo (is he a ghost?!), and the unexpectedly spicy politics in this film. Enjoying the show? Get video episodes, early access, and bonus content — plus a shoutout as Executive Producer — by joining...

Often described as one of the worst comedies ever made, Jack and Jill has become a punchline of its own. But is there more to it than people remember? Martin Urbano (Jimmy Kimmel Live, Comedy Central) joins me to revisit Adam Sandler’s double role disaster. We talk Al Pacino’s genuinely great performance, the deeply questionable cameos, and why Jack might actually be the real problem. NOTE: This e...

Widely considered to be the worst video game movie ever made, does it truly deserve its reputation? Ken Cheng joins me to discuss Super Mario Bros. We talk the wild lore behind the making of the movie, our favourite video games, and the struggles of translating games to screen.

Stating that it was his "patriotic duty", Joe Mande joins me to defend the 80s classic Rocky IV. We discuss the endless montages, the unnecessary addition of a robot, and Joe's career in comedy.

It's the return of the stoner comedy as Sharlin Jahan joins me to defend Dude Where's My Car, a cult classic from the early 00s. We discuss whether it still holds up, whether a sequel should have been made, and why Sharlin was late.

In an episode that was recorded nearly a year ago (my bad), Carla Gordon joins me to defend the movie A Dog's Purpose. We talk of our love for all things dog related, Carla's hate of Mark Ruffalo, and whether we are more mouse or or rat faced.

We're back for season 4! Somehow Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston took until 2011 to work together - though some would say it was for the best! Emily Wilson joins me to defend Just Go With It, the first of 3 collaborations between the comedy actors. We talk our favourite Sandler movies, Emily's incredible show Fixed, and play a new game for the first time on the podcast.

Pearl Harbor is basically Michael Bay does Titanic, which works about as well as it sounds. Sarah Roberts disagrees and joins me to defend it. We talk the love triangle, overly long action sequence, and Sarah's regular watches during her school lunches.

A film that Mike Myers was contractually obliged to star in is never a good sign. Molly McGuinness disagrees and joins me to defend The Cat in the Hat. We talk the set design, behind the scenes lore, and a very special guest calls in!

Steve Martin is arguably one of the funniest people of all time, so surely he's perfect for a remake of The Pink Panther? Leo Reich joins me to tell me why he thinks so, and we discuss the awful accents, hilarious lore, and of course... Beyonce.

Despite now being seen as a staple of modern horror, evidently Final Destination wasn't well received on release. Maddie Campion joins me to discuss why it's a classic, the amazing death scenes, and the peak 00s cast.