Knock on Wood

By Rowan Wood

The Lenient Critic founder and curator Rowan Wood is joined by a new guest every week to discuss all things pop culture! If you love film and just want to have a good time, tune into Knock on Wood and... more

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The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.

Knock on Wood episodes:

April 05, 2022 20. Morbius, The Lost City, Everything Everywhere All At Once, Apollo 10½, The Bubble with Shane Conto
This is a week of shit, but also a week of excellence! Shane Conto returns to the podcast to discuss the morbid Morbius, the dashing Lost City, the spectacular Everything Everywhere All At Once, the charming Apollo 10½, and the beautiful failure The Bubble. Plus, their top five standalone sequels or spin-offs, and what they’ve been watching lately.
You can find Shane on YouTube and Instagram.
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1h 36min
March 29, 2022 19. The 94th Academy Awards with Heath Lynch
Heath Lynch rejoins Rowan to discuss one of the more interesting Academy Awards in recent years -- but it’s really all because of one moment. Of course, they’ll also discuss the winners, what should have won, if the hosting strategy was successful, and what’s up next.
You can find Heath on Letterboxd.
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1h 41min
March 23, 2022 18. Turning Red, The Adam Project, X, Deep Water with Robert Bouffard
The metaphors in Turning Red are not exactly subtle, but does that bring down the film? Rowan discusses this with our new guest Robert Bouffard, co-editor of SiftPop! Together, they discuss Turning Red, Netflix sci-fi action The Adam Project, A24 horror X and Deep Water, a film that has somehow not aged well despite only just now being released. Plus, their top five A24 films, and what they’ve been watching lately.
You can find Robert on Twitter, Letterboxd and YouTube.
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1h 24min
March 15, 2022 17. The Batman Spoiler Discussion
The Batman is the first superhero film of 2022, but it’s been a long time coming, so can it live up to expectations? Rowan assembles a team to give you the answer. Returning guests Alice Ginevra-Micheli and Heath Lynch are joined by Shane Conto, the Wasteland Reviewer, as they break down DC’s monster-sized, three-hour Batman experiment, discussing subtle themes, the cast, the bombastic score and much more.
You can find Heath on Letterboxd, Alice on Instagram and Letterboxd, and Shane on YouTube and Instagram.
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2h 9min
March 08, 2022 16. Cyrano, The Batman, Fresh with Ian Whittington
Is Fresh as good as its title promises? Rowan thinks so, and so does our NEW GUEST this week, Ian Whittington (Behind the Sins, Captain’s Pod). Together, they discuss Fresh, Cyrano, and the coveted new superhero epic The Batman, which everybody (except one particular podcast guest) seems to absolutely love. Plus, their top five loosely-defined superhero solo movies, and what they’ve been watching lately.
You can find Ian on Twitter, and subscribe to his CinemaSins podcast here and An Englishman and Irishman Go to the Movies here.
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1h 29min
March 01, 2022 15. The Book of Boba Fett Finale with Sebastian Rieckehoff and Hayden Kincaide
Hayden joins Across the Stars co-hosts Rowan and Sebastian to break down the final two episodes of The Book of Boba Fett, including intriguing conversations about fan service, surprise characters, timeline confusion and BOBA FETT RIDING A FREAKING RANCOR!
Listen to Across the Stars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever else you get your podcasts!
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1h 25min
February 22, 2022 14. Death on the Nile, Uncharted, Marry Me, Texas Chainsaw Massacre with Heath Lynch
Does Death on the Nile guarantee continued success with Kenneth Branagh’s Poirot fixation? Rowan seems to think so, and so does this week’s returning guest Heath Lynch! Together, they will discuss Death on the Nile, Uncharted (desperately vying for the title of BEST VIDEO GAME MOVIE), Marry Me (one of the most paint-by-numbers romcoms you will see in the 21st century), and Netflix’s new Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Plus, their top five straight-to-streaming films, and more of what they’ve been watching lately.
You can find Heath on Letterboxd.
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1h 44min
February 15, 2022 13. A Review of the Sundance Film Festival 2022 with Bernard Ozarowski
Bernard Ozarowski, founder of The Invention of Dreams and co-host of Final Review, returns to discuss the films, both notable and forgettable, of the 2022 Sundance Film Festival.
You can find Bernard on Twitter and Letterboxd.
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1h 11min
February 08, 2022 12. Moonfall, The Worst Person in the World, The Fallout with Foster Harlfinger
Is Moonfall any good? Roland Emmerich’s recent track record may say otherwise, but Foster Harlfinger is here to help give the definitive Lenient Critic review and rating! Foster and Rowan also discuss The Worst Person in the World, a strong contender for Best International Feature Film, and The Fallout, an under-the-radar streaming original about tragedy and emotional trauma. Plus, their top five alliteratively-titled films, and more of the films they’ve been watching.
You can find Foster on Twitter and Letterboxd.
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1h 30min
February 04, 2022 11. The Woman In The House Across The Street From The Girl In The Window with Chris Bakker
What is this bizarrely-titled new Netflix show, and why should you watch it right now? Chris Bakker returns to The Lenient Critic to break down The Woman In The House Across The Street From The Girl In The Window, including why you should watch it right now. Seriously.
You can find Chris on Letterboxd.
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44min

FAQs about Knock on Wood:

How many episodes does Knock on Wood have?

The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.