The Critic and the Cynic

🎙 The Critic and the Cynic: My Girl vs. Seven Pounds Dave and Hilary continue their journey through cinematic tearjerkers in this emotional second episode of Season 2! 💧 This week, they revisit two films that tug at the heartstrings in very different ways: the coming-of-age classic My Girl (1991) and the deeply introspective drama Seven Pounds (2008). From childhood innocence and heartbreaking lo...

🎙 The Critic and the Cynic: Season 2 Premiere! Dave and Hilary are back and diving headfirst into a season dedicated to tearjerkers! 💧 This week, they explore two films with emotional depth and distinct storytelling styles: The Lovely Bones (2010) and The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019). From dreamlike visuals and haunting performances in The Lovely Bones to the heartwarming adventure of unlikely fri...

Dave (The Critic) and Hilary (The Cynic) wrap up their first season with the final five contenders of their holiday movie marathon. It's a wild ride through festive tropes, unexpected twists, and a few outright duds as they tackle Hallmark and Netflix’s Christmas offerings one last time. 🎥 Movies Reviewed This Week: • Hanukkah on the Rocks – A cocktail-infused journey through Hanukkah traditions...

Dave (The Critic) and Hilary (The Cynic) return for week six of their holiday watch-a-thon, diving into another batch of festive (and sometimes regrettable) holiday films. This week, the duo takes on five Christmas movies, bracing for adventure, comedy, and chaos. From archaeological treasure hunts in Iceland to a Hallmark star’s magical mishaps, these reviews are filled with laughs, sighs, and pl...

Dave (The Critic) and Hilary (The Cynic) are back with an epic holiday movie marathon, diving into another staggering six films (yes, six more!) in this festive episode. The duo rates, debates, and occasionally despairs as they tackle everything from Hallmark's heartwarming traditions to Netflix's chaotic offerings, with a special twist courtesy of Jack Black's devilishly entertaining Dear Santa....

Dave (The Critic) and Hilary (The Cynic) tackle an ambitious lineup of six Christmas movies in this jam-packed episode, pitting Hallmark against Netflix to determine who really delivers holiday cheer. From heartfelt family tales to questionable rom-coms, no mistletoe cliché is safe from their sharp critiques. 🎄 This Week’s Movies: Christmas on Call (Hallmark) Three Wise Men and a Baby (Hallmark)...

This week, Dave and Hilary brave a new batch of Christmas cheer—and cringe—by tackling six holiday films from Hallmark and Netflix, so you don’t have to! From a snowman-turned-heartthrob (Hot Frosty) to a holiday race across America (Jingle Bell Run), and even a family steeped in seasonal chaos (Confessions of a Christmas Letter), it’s a festive mix of the good, the bad, and the downright ridiculo...

In this episode of 'The Critic and the Cynic,' Dave, the seasoned film critic, and Hilary, his cynical wife, dive into reviewing six more Hallmark and Netflix Christmas movies. The films on the docket include 'A Carol for Two' 'Our Holiday Story' 'Holiday Mismatch' 'Meet Me Next Christmas' 'Trivia at St. Nick's' 'Santa Tell Me' Listen as they dissect the plots, performances, and overall holiday sp...

Welcome to Critic and the Cynic with Dave and Hilary! This episode kicks off their journey into reviewing the Christmas movies of 2024, focusing mainly on Hallmark Channel's massive releases and Netflix's contributions. With a list of 38 films to cover, they plan on diving into six movies per episode, giving their pre-watch predictions and post-watch reviews. This week they tackle six Hallmark mov...