Versus: Michael VS The Critics

About this episode

The episode discusses the disparity between audience enjoyment and critical reception of the film 'Michael' with various guests.

Michael is a hit with audiences, so why are the critics calling it a bad movie? Chris Gore and Alan Ng are joined by The Angry Badger, Nerd Cookies, Derek Anderson, Verbal Riot, Blaine from Criticless, and Steph from My Nerdy Home. Hilarity ensues? 0:00 Intro 1:59 Box Office 3:46 Michael Vs. Critics 32:32 Influencers Vs. Critics 52:44 Super Chats 55:40 James Bond Casting 1:02:18 House of Dragons Season 3 Trailer 1:06:18 Pawn Star Wars 1:10:38 Gina Carano Coming Back to Star Wars 1:20:04 Mandalorian and Grogu 1:29:50 Rob Schneider on Comedy 1:36:50 Robert Kirkman on Gender-Swap 1:46:36 Fall of Hollywood 1:46:10 Final Comments 1:53:46 Outro

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris Gore, Alan Ng

Guests: The Angry Badger, Nerd Cookies, Derek Anderson, Verbal Riot, Blaine from Criticless, Steph from My Nerdy Home

Topics covered

• film criticism
• audience reception
• influencers
• box office
• pop culture
• Hollywood trends

Keywords

• Michael
• critics
• audience
• box office
• influencers
• James Bond
• Gina Carano
• Hollywood

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Michael, House of Dragons, Mandalorian, Pawn Star Wars, James Bond

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