Critical Darlings
Welcome to Critical Darlings: a podcast about the movies everyone is talking about, one new release after another.
Every week, critics Richard Lawson and Alison Willmore cover the latest film driving the conversation—from big summer blockbusters to festival favorites, buzzy streamers, and major awards contenders. New episodes every Thursday.
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Produced by Benjamin Frisch
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