Failed Critics (2012-2019 episodes)

Failed Critics is home to the slightly shambolic weekly film podcast, where each week we review new theatrical releases, as well as revisit classics (and not-so-classics), trawl through film news, and even chat with the odd special guest.

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Episodes

Failed Critics: Episode 9 - Rock of Ages

We built this podcast! We built this podcast on ROOOOOCKKK and ROOOOOOLLLLLL!!! Just a small-town film critic, living in a lonely woooooorrrrrlllddd! Etc, etc.This week Steve, James, and Owen donned their spandex, let down their hair, and strutted their stuff while watching this week's big release Rock of Ages. The Failed Critics also do their best to right the wrongs of the Academy over the years and pick their favourite films that just missed out on the Best Picture Oscar. Hosted on Acast. See...

Jun 20, 2012•1 hr 37 min

Failed Critics: Episode 8 - J. Edgar

Welcome to episode 8 of Failed Critics. This week due to the laziness of the critics, and the fact that none of our cinemas were showing The Innkeepers, we are reviewing a brand new DVD release - Clint Eastwood's portrayal of the founder of the FBI 'J. Edgar'. We also list the actors and directors that we've fallen out of love with inthis week's Triple Bill 'It's Not You, It's Me', as well as discussing Men in Black 3. Gerry is still missing (we wish him all the best), but Steve's near-breakdown...

Jun 12, 2012•1 hr 25 min

Failed Critics: Episode 7 - Prometheus

They went to the cinema in search of a good film. What they found could be their end. Although it’s unlikely – unless the film is as bad as Dark Shadows. Failed Critics is back – and it’s sporting a shiny new image. This week the pod discusses Prometheus, Ridley Scott’s return to the science-fiction genre after an absence of 30 years. We also choose our favourite Kings and Queens from the world of cinema in honour (or protest depending on how you view our choices) of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee....

Jun 04, 2012•1 hr 35 min

The Failed Critic Podcast – Episode 6: The Raid

Welcome to the Failed Critic Podcast Episode 6. This week the four of us entered a conversational cul-de-sac and in an attempt to bring some crimes against cinema to justice – only to find ourselves swinging aimlessly like a drunkard at kicking-out time in an effort to pin down this week’s big release The Raid. We also discuss our favourite films that take place in less than 24 hours, and hear what the pod has to say on the long-awaited Moon Nazi epic Iron Sky. Plus James gets depressed beyond w...

May 29, 2012•1 hr 30 min

The Failed Critic Podcast - Episode 5: The Dictator

You may now bow before your benevolent leaders once more, you worthless listeners – for The Failed Critic Podcast is back, and ready to rule your collective backsides. This week we review Sacha Baron Cohen’s latest comedy The Dictator, present our favourite films from the 1970s, and talk about the films that have interested, entertained, or maybe even just bored us in the last week. This week we have some brand new additions to the podcast. Firstly, we welcome Owen Hughes to the Failed Critic fe...

May 22, 2012•1 hr 34 min

The Failed Critic Podcast: Episode 4 – Dark Shadows

Hello Pod Pickers! Welcome to Episode 4 of the Failed Critic Podcast, and this week we dust off our dancing shoes, strike up the orchestra, and empty our spit valves as we name our favourite film soundtracks. Also in this episode we review this week’s big release – Dark Shadows, a rare collaboration between Tim Burton and Johnny Depp. I wonder what that will be like. There’s some love for Jeff, Who Lives at Home, a little less for Being Elmo, and downright disdain for Apollo 18. Moon films witho...

May 16, 2012•1 hr 4 min

The Failed Critic Podcast - Episode 3: Summer Preview

Once more unto the pod dear friends, once more! They may take our bandwidth, but they will never take our freedom! We're just three boys, standing in front of our audience, asking you to love us. That’s right people, our Triple Bill this week is Great Speeches! Also in this week’s podcast we discuss our top picks from this summer’s releases that aren’t called Prometheus or The Dark Knight Rises; as well as new and future independent releases in the shape of Safety Not Guaranteed and Breathing. C...

May 08, 2012•1 hr 11 min

The Failed Critic Podcast - Episode 2: Avengers Assemble

Critics assemble! They have an army - we have the Failed Critic podcast, featuring Steve Norman, James Diamond, and Gerry McAuley. This week the Failed Critics review the first BIG blockbuster of the summer Avengers Assemble, and discuss this weeks Triple Bill theme - Child Protaganists. We also have their thoughts on recent releases Lockout, and The Kid With a Bike, and a little-known gem called The Third Man - starring some up-and-comer called Orson Welles. There is also scintilating chat abou...

May 01, 2012•1 hr 22 min

The Failed Critic Podcast – Episode 1: The Cabin in the Woods

From the studio that brought you the Born Offside Podcast: the inaugural episode of the Failed Critic podcast, featuring Steve Norman, James Diamond, and Gerry McAuley. This week the Failed Critics discuss the horror-genre game-changer The Cabin in the Woods, and discuss the 3 films they could watch forever in the Desert Island Movie Triple Bill. We also have their thoughts on films as diverse as Rocky, Primer, and the yet-to-be-released God Bless America. Meanwhile Steve ensures we’ll never get...

Apr 25, 2012•1 hr 20 min

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