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

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.🎧 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

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

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