Everyone's A Critic

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/

Joining me today to defend the spoof comedy Superhero Movie is comedy superstar Finlay Christie. We take a deep dive into the world of spoof movies, why they disappeared for so long and what makes this one stand out. We also discuss the insane movies Finlay originally tried to pick, and bond over our times living in Asia. This episode was recorded around 6 months ago right before the birth of my child and only now have I started to get some time to edit, but I'm back weekly from now on and can only apologise for the disappearance but hope you understand given the circumstances!📺 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 Finlay Christie –  @finlaychristiecomedy  🔥 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/

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.Get full video episodes with 30 minutes extra content, early access, and extra episodes — plus a shoutout as Executive Producer — by joining the Founding Members Tier on Patreon. Only 5 more spots at £3/month! https://www.patreon.com/everyonesacriticpod

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.Get full video episodes with 30 minutes extra content, early access, and extra episodes — plus a shoutout as Executive Producer — by joining the Founding Members Tier on Patreon. Only 5 more spots at £3/month! 50% off the highest tier with code POVVOGANGhttps://www.patreon.com/everyonesacriticpod

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.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 £3/month! https://www.patreon.com/everyonesacriticpod

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!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 £3/month! https://www.patreon.com/everyonesacriticpod

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.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 £3/month! https://www.patreon.com/everyonesacriticpod

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? 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 £3/month! https://www.patreon.com/everyonesacriticpod

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.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!

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.

When news that the creators of The Matrix were making a new original sci-fi movie, expectations were high, and then came Jupiter Ascending. Nic Sampson joins me to discuss gravity boots, Channing Tatum as a human/dog hybrid, and what it's really like shooting on green screen.

In the late 00s there was a boom of vampire content, from True Blood, to Twilight, and then in 2014 Vampire Academy came around right as the trend was dying. Zoë Paskett joins me to discuss the stacked cast and bizarre tone.

For what is surprisingly Adam Sandler's first sequel, Lucy Watson joins me to talk about why it's actually a misunderstood hilarious comedy. We discuss the truly huge cast, our love for Shaq, and try to decipher what the plot is!

Can a teen movie that copies every trope actually be good? Hannah Fairweather joins me to defend John Tucker Must Die. We talk about her taste in what she calls "trash", the ridiculous cast ages, and our love of teen movies and shows.

A live action version of a beloved cartoon classic, starring the biggest stars of the time - where did it go wrong? Li Sa Choo joins me to defend Scooby Doo. We talk the amazing casting choices, the terrible CGI, and reminisce about the music of the time!

We're back with yet another JLo movie! This time Dev Roberts joins me to defend the early 00's rom-com Maid in Manhattan. We talk about Dev's crush on Ralph Fiennes, the weird pro Republican themes, and why Stanley Tucci looks so old in it compared to now.

A movie with an astounding 0% on Rotten Tomatoes, is Problem Child really deserving of such a low rating? Jen Ives joins me to prove why it should be higher, and we discuss many, many other things, including our favourite movie genres, classic TV shows, and Jen's time as a little rascal.

We're back with Season 3 and what better way to return than with one of my all time favourite comedies. Nikita Redkar joins me to defend White Chicks. We talk the prosthetics, what parts don't hold up today and of course Terry Crews!

In the early 00's it seemed like there were more parodies than normal movies, and Not Another Teen Movie was one of the better ones. Ellen Liebenthal joins me to discuss whether it holds up, what the cast went on to do, and her favourite teen movies!

Adam Sandler is renowned for being hit or miss and Little Nicky falls into the latter category for most. Britt Migs, however, feels differently and joins me to discuss the weird character, the huge cast, and what he means to people our age.

At the height of their music careers the Spice Girls did what everyone wanted and made a film. Sam Lake joins me to discuss its reputation as one of the worst films ever made, the stacked cast, and his campaign for Victoria Beckham to win an oscar.

Widely regarded as one of the worst movies ever made, and at a shocking 0% on Rotten Tomatoes, when Cat Norton offered to defend this movie I knew it had to be done! We talk the tiny budget, weird lore, and Torgo!

A movie that is still watched every Halloween, and not just by us 90s kids - Pallavi Gunalan joins me to discuss the beloved Hocus Pocus! We talk about the amazing cast, its lasting nature and the animatronic cat!

Jack Black and Michael Cera in a Harold Ramis movie was certain to be great and yet it just didn't work at all. Chelsea Pope joins me to talk about the Apatow type humour, the lack of plot, and the many cameos!

Somehow a huge box office success, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation seemed to have killed off an intended franchise until this year. Edmund Fargher joins me to discuss the lore, the atrocious special effects, and the lack of plot!

When this was suggested I jumped at the chance to revisit it. Maeve Dunigan joins me to discuss a movie close to the hearts of many millennials. We talk Kenan and Kel, All That, and our nostalgia for 90s Nickelodeon!

We've been going for a whole year and so obviously I had to celebrate by bringing back my very first guest - Ari Anantaputri! What movie do we talk about? It's a surprise!  Notes Subscribe to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/yianniscove You can find all of Ari's work mentioned at https://arianeanindita.co/

Now You See Me 2 brings back the gang of magicians and Cassandra Hager joins me to defend it. We talk the overly complicated plot, what we think a third movie would bring, and Cassandra's love for Jesse Eisenberg!

Take a very low budget, the director of the Saw franchise, and Paris Hilton and you get Repo. Caitlin Liberati and I discuss the extreme gore, the operatic soundtrack, and offer our wildy different views of the movie!

With an incredible cast led by Will Smith that includes Martin Scorsese as a blowfish, I was always going to be on board for Shark Tale! Sahana Srinivasan joins me as we discuss their weird human features, the gangster plot, and the comparison to another fish movie of the time...

We're now beginning a Brendan Fraser renaissance but in 1994 he was just beginning. DC Pierson joins me to talk Airheads, a light comedy with some very dark moments. We discuss the stacked cast, Gen X, and just how good Fraser is in everything he does!

The original Legally Blonde is a beloved classic that has stood the test of time - its sequel less so! Irina Chlidze joins me as we talk about the uplifting message of the movie, Elle Woods being a fantastic role model, and a stacked cast of 4 Oscar winners!

Fifteen years before the Dark Universe series was DOA, there came another failed attempt at launching a monster series. Patrick Cotnoir joins me to discuss Van Helsing. We discuss the insane budget, the tiny vampire babies, and Patrick reads the greatest review ever written!

Whoopi Goldberg going undercover as a nun to save a failing school, and there's music? How could it go wrong! Aarushi Agni joins me to discuss the amazing cast, including Lauryn Hill, the incredible songs, and reveals she's never seen the original!

A rare movie musical that started this way before becoming a stage show, Newsies stars Christian Bale and a ragtag group of boys fighting to bring down a capitalist newspaper tycoon. Brooke Preston joins me to discuss the songs, the bad accents, and Bale's shame at having starred in it!

Often called one of the worst movies ever made, not only by critics but even by everyone invloved, Batman & Robin has now become something of a cult classic. Jordan Myrick (Talk Chef) and I discuss its camp qualities, the hilarious villains, and what Jordan discovered about herself after watching it the first time.

After Dirty Dancing, Patrick Swayze was unstoppable and so he made Road House - a movie that features next to no plot but makes up for it with a whole lot of action. Daniel Kibblesmith (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) joins me to discuss small town bouncers, crazy fights, and we also get a cameo from his wife, fellow fan Jennifer Wright!

You ain't seen Bad Boys 2? Christine Nangle (The Simpsons, The President Show) joins me to discuss the Will Smith/Martin Lawrence sequel. We talk about our views of cop movies in 2021, the insane action sequences, and when we first met in London!