THE CAT IN THE HAT is one of the worst adaptations of a classic children’s book on record, a strange and off-putting Mike Myers vehicle that has little to do with the creation of Dr. Seuss and a lot to do with shrieking violence and commercial pandering. So why is it the perfect double feature with Michael Haneke’s terrifying home invasion thriller FUNNY GAME, a movie that brings us to the depths of despair? (Gee, what could the connection be?)

You’ll find out in the latest episode of CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED! Plus, reviews of the new releases THE MEG, BLACKKKLANSMAN and SLENDER MAN, and a serious talk about the changes being made to the Oscars!

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Email us at letters(a)criticallyacclaimed.net, and follow your hosts on Twitter at @WilliamBibbiani and @WitneySeibold.

Schedule:

1:30 - Introductions

6:02 - The “Best Popular Film” Oscar, and Why It’s a Problem

34:19 - The Meg

49:54 - BlacKkKlansman

1:10:43 - Slender Man

1:25:27 - The Cat in the Hat

1:49:42 - Funny Games