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In the middle of a very busy schedule, actor and comedian Kiell Smith-Bynoe drops into the studio to defend the 2004 Tony Scott revenge thriller, Man on Fire. We break down the massive divide between the 39% Rotten Tomatoes critic score and the 89% audience score, debating whether the complaints about runtime and violence were justified. We analyze Denzel Washington's legendary performance, Dakota Fanning's prime child-actor era, and the dizzying, choppy camera work of early 2000s action cinema. Kiell also shares behind the scenes stories from the sets of Ghosts and Stath Lets Flats, including the brutal reality of filming the lockdown and football episodes. We also get into his brand new Audible survival podcast Guz and Kiell Will Not Survive, his upcoming improv tour for Kool Story Bro, and why he thinks Deja Vu is a cinematic masterpiece despite making zero sense. Plus, Kiell issues a desperate, public plea to locate British actor Clive Owen, and reveals the story of how kissing a girl left him with a blocked nose for ten straight years. ⭐ Support the show on Patreon for:Episodes 24 hours earlyAd FreeBonus ContentExclusive Polls and Updatespatreon.com/everyonesacriticpod

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We are diving into the archives this week to bring back an absolute favorite classic episode of Everyone's a Critic!Comedian Emily Wilson stops by the studio to defend the 2011 Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston rom-com, Just Go With It. We break down why the critics were entirely wrong to give this film a 19% on Rotten Tomatoes, arguing that it is actually a sweet, character-driven comedy elevated by the incredible real-life chemistry of its leads. We dive deep into the bizarre but hilarious supporting cast, including Nicole Kidman playing a mean-spirited sorority bully, Dave Matthews playing a rude, wealthy husband, and an early movie appearance by Keegan-Michael Key. We also examine the genius of Adam Sandler's career, his tendency to cast his friends, and the shocking Rotten Tomatoes scores for classics like Click and Master of Disguise. Away from the movie, Emily talks about the success of her Edinburgh Fringe show, Fixed. She shares the wild true story behind the show: auditioning for the American X Factor at age 15 alongside her closeted best friend, getting ripped apart by the judges, and somehow still making it through to the live shows. We also chat about our favorite eras of Saturday Night Live, the magic of live UCB improv shows in New York, and why Emily absolutely hated the acclaimed Paul Thomas Anderson film Licorice Pizza. ⭐ Support the show on Patreon for: Episodes 24 hours earlyAd-Free listeningBonus ContentExclusive Polls and Updatespatreon.com/everyonesacriticpod

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Actor, comedian, and host of Crowd Control on Dropout, Jacquis Neal joins me to defend the year 2000 Martin Lawrence vehicle, Big Momma's House. We discuss why this broad comedy is vastly underappreciated and how it brilliantly parodies the classic matriarch character originating from the drama Soul Food. We dive into Martin Lawrence's legendary, trailblazing run in the 90s and 2000s, why critics were entirely wrong to slap this film with a 31% on Rotten Tomatoes, and why the suspension of disbelief required for Big Momma's House makes it a much better watch than White Chicks. We also touch upon the brilliance of the first Bad Boys film and how Will Smith originally landed the role over Eddie Murphy. Jacquis also talks about the new season of his consensual crowd-work show on Dropout, Crowd Control, and how he pushed the wardrobe budget to pay homage to classic stand-up looks from Eddie Murphy, Katt Williams, and Martin Lawrence. ⭐ Support the show on Patreon for:Episodes 24 hours earlyAd FreeBonus ContentExclusive Polls and Updatespatreon.com/everyonesacriticpod

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(Note: Apologies for the slight drop in audio quality this week! We had a corrupted file and had to pull the audio directly from the camera.)Comedian Ali Woods joins me to discuss M. Night Shyamalan's 2008 film, The Happening. We break down why the movie shouldn't be taken too seriously, but rather enjoyed as a highly entertaining 90-minute B-movie.We dive into the bizarre casting of Mark Wahlberg as a high school science teacher, the genuinely captivating first half of the film, and the complete absurdity of plants causing people to commit mass suicide. We also discuss Shyamalan's unique career trajectory, viewing him as one of the last auteur directors making pure, unfiltered first drafts without executive meddling.🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all podcast platforms🎬 Watch more episodes of Everyone's a Critic: @everyonesacriticpod  ⭐ Support the show on Patreon for:Episodes 24 hours earlyAd FreeBonus ContentExclusive Polls and Updatespatreon.com/everyonesacriticpod

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(Note: This is a special remastered release of an episode originally recorded in late 2020, available in video format for the very first time!)

Actor and comedian Adam Pally joins me to defend Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls. We discuss why this 1995 Jim Carrey vehicle is an underappreciated masterpiece of physical comedy, with Adam comparing it to Charlie Chaplin's City Lights. We dive into the film's relentless pacing and perfect 82-minute runtime, the unforgettable animatronic rhino birth scene, and the brilliant supporting performance from Tommy Davidson.

Along the way, we discuss Adam's experience working alongside Jim Carrey on Sonic the Hedgehog, the stylistic differences between Carrey's clown-like comedic performances and Adam Sandler's frustrated everyman characters in the 90s, and why the critics were entirely wrong to give this movie a 25% on Rotten Tomatoes.

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Comedian Rory Cargill joins me to defend Die Another Day. The final Pierce Brosnan James Bond film that pushed the 007 franchise to its most absurd limits.We discuss why Die Another Day acts as a fascinating time capsule right before the gritty Daniel Craig era, the bizarre creative choices from director Lee Tamahori, and whether its 55% Rotten Tomatoes score is truly justified. We dive deep into the movie's infamous moments, including the invisible car, Madonna's wildly divisive theme song, Toby Stephens' incredibly posh performance as Gustav Graves, and the shockingly bad CGI kite-surfing sequence. Along the way, we debate the best and worst James Bond films, the lost art of elaborate henchmen, and why the film's campy tone might actually be its greatest strength.Away from the movie, Rory talks about taking his new comedy show to the Edinburgh Fringe, his fascination with the bizarre psyches of UK TV legends like Noel Edmonds and Richard Madeley, and we wrap up with a tense, action-movie edition of our Rotten Tomatoes game, Movie 501.⭐ Support the show on Patreon for:Episodes 24 hours earlyAd FreeBonus ContentExclusive Polls and Updatespatreon.com/everyonesacriticpod

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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 studio comedies like this. We also dive into the film's unforgettable supporting cast, iconic scenes, and why its absurd humour has only got better with age.Away from the movie, Eshaan talks about his stand-up career, writing a comedy musical about the Battle of Plassey, judging the Royal Society Science Book Prize, and how his background influences the stories he tells on stage.🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all podcast platforms🎬 Watch more episodes of Everyone's a Critic:  @everyonesacriticpod  ⭐ Support the show on Patreon for:Episodes 24 hours earlyAd FreeBonus ContentExclusive Polls and Updatespatreon.com/everyonesacriticpod

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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 screenplay, which was apparently much darker before becoming the crowd-pleasing rom-com audiences know today.Along the way we chat about The Beatles' legacy, Danny Boyle's direction, bizarre casting what-ifs, the film's impressive supporting cast, forgotten 2010s movies, and whether Yesterday has become one of the most underrated modern British films.

We also wrap up with our Rotten Tomatoes game and Toby reveals a surprisingly controversial answer to the show's final question.If you're a fan of Richard Curtis, Danny Boyle, The Beatles, romantic comedies or overlooked films, you'll love this one.

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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 Player One, and why modern studios still don't understand what audiences actually want from family films.We also talk about Demi's incredible career, from the beloved Punch Up The Jam podcast to his live comedy shows, and hear the unbelievable story of how a joke Letterboxd review somehow got him credited on the Space Jam: A New Legacy Wikipedia page.If you grew up with Michael Jordan, Bugs Bunny and the Monstars, this one's for you.⭐ Support the show on Patreon for:Episodes 24 hours earlyAd FreeBonus ContentExclusive Polls and Updatespatreon.com/everyonesacriticpod

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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 & 80+ more episodes on Patreon:https://patreon.com/everyonesacriticpod🎧 Listen free on all podcast platforms:https://tr.ee/Uqvau4XrN4👤 This episode’s guest:Follow Daman Bamrah –  @damanbamrah  🔥 More episodes you’ll enjoy:Eternals w/ Shabaz Says → https://youtu.be/zJX72x_XEOcAlvin and the Chipmunks w/ Ella Wills → https://youtu.be/7kYi7BydVJUJumanji w/ Jake Bhardwaj → https://youtu.be/LS08GdSeVe4📢 Stay connectedInstagram: @yianniscove/@allcriticspodTikTok: @yianniscoveTwitter: @ycoveLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/everyonecritic/

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