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 already reached amazing heights at just 22.📺 Watch the extended video & 80+ more episodes on Patreon:https://patreon.com/everyonesacriticpod🎧 Listen free on all podcast platforms:https://tr.ee/Uqvau4XrN4👤 This episode’s guest:Follow Ella Wills – @ellawillstv🔥 More episodes you’ll enjoy:Eternals w/ Shabaz Says → https://youtu.be/zJX72x_XEOcGone in 60 Seconds w/ Milo Edwards → https://youtu.be/7QguUYf8M44Click w/ Samira Banks → https://youtu.be/Afgb1XftvRg📢 Stay connectedInstagram: @yianniscove/@allcriticspodTikTok: @yianniscoveTwitter: @ycoveLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/everyonecritic/
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 extended video & 80+ more episodes on Patreon:https://patreon.com/everyonesacriticpod🎧 Listen free on all podcast platforms:https://tr.ee/Uqvau4XrN4👤 This episode’s guest:Follow Shalaka Kurup – @shalakakurup🔥 More episodes you’ll enjoy:Eternals w/ Shabaz Says → https://youtu.be/zJX72x_XEOcGone in 60 Seconds w/ Milo Edwards → https://youtu.be/7QguUYf8M44Click w/ Samira Banks → https://youtu.be/Afgb1XftvRg📢 Stay connectedInstagram: @yianniscove/@allcriticspodTikTok: @yianniscoveTwitter: @ycoveLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/everyonecritic/
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:https://tr.ee/Uqvau4XrN4👤 This episode’s guest:Follow Jake Bhardwaj – @jakebhardwajtv📢 Stay connectedInstagram: @yianniscove/@allcriticspodTikTok: @yianniscoveTwitter: @ycoveLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/everyonecritic/
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.
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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.
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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.
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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 informed until I was going on stage, however I've done my best to make it as clear as possible for everyone. We will be back to crystal clear audio and video next week!
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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.
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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?
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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 the Founding Members Tier on Patreon.Only 10 spots at £5/month!https://www.patreon.com/everyonesacriticpod
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 episode was recorded at the beginning of last year so any reference to release dates is no longer relevant.
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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.