This week's pod is an Obi and Chris 2 man special where they discuss Oscar winning Best Picture film Green Book. They also discuss the second and final season of The Punisher, the Liam Neeson scandal and the Purge TV series. Get involved in our conversations by tweeting us @yacpodcast17, we're on Facebook, Instagram, iTunes and Soundcloud under Your Average Critics
Mar 05, 2019•2 hr 5 min
This week we discuss awards hopefuls Vice, Mary Queen of Scots and Stan & Ollie and not so awards hopeful Glass as well as the latest movie news including, of course, Marvel news! Chris also takes us through some anime in the form of the latest Dragon Ball Super movie Get involved in our conversation by tweeting us @YACpodcast17, you can find us on Facebook Instagram iTunes and Soundcloud under Your Average Critics
Feb 14, 2019•1 hr 21 min
This week we discuss the 2019 oscar nominations. Of the main categories we discuss any surprise entries/ omissions. We also discuss Oscar nominated films Vice and The Favourite as well as DC show Titans Let us know your thoughts on the Oscar nominations. Who will win, who should have been nominated? You can tweet us @yacpodcast17, we're also on Facebook Instagram iTunes and Soundcloud under Your Average Critics
Feb 02, 2019•2 hr
On the latest pod we try out a new recording method so apologies for any sound issues This week we discuss interactive Netflix film Bandersnatch, Quiet Place rip off Birdbox and stalker thriller series You We also discuss Sabrina, American Horror Story, Bumblebee and Mortal Engines Get involved in our conversation by tweeting us @YACpodcast17, we're on Facebook, Instagram, Soundcloud and iTunes under Your Average Critics
Jan 26, 2019•2 hr
This week's pod features a review of the year! We discuss our top 10 best films (no awards for guessing what's number 1) and we also discuss the worst or most disappointing films of the year as well as a few honourable mentions There's also a review of Aquaman which split the pod as to whether it was good or meh What were your favourite films of the year? Tweet us the best and worst @YACpodcast17, or find us on Facebook, Instagram, iTunes and Soundcloud under Your Average Critics
Dec 19, 2018•1 hr 46 min
This week features reviews of 2 spider related films: Spiderman Into the Spiderverse and The Girl in the Spider's Web. Joe talks us through Netflix original series The Last Kingdom and we discuss whether the comparisons with Game of Thrones are unfair. Glenn takes us into the archive with reviews of Man on the Moon and Denis Vilneuve's Prisoners We also discuss the latest MCU news, discussing the Avengers 4 title reveal and the Captain Marvel trailer Get involved in our conversation by tweeting ...
Dec 19, 2018•1 hr 15 min
This week is a 2 man sesh between Obi and Glenn who discuss the latest releases Creed 2 and Ralph Breaks The Internet, and whether either are sequels better than the originals! Get involved in our discussion by tweeting us @YACpodcast17, we're on Facebook Instagram Soundcloud and iTunes under Your Average Critics
Dec 16, 2018•1 hr 26 min
The latest episode contains discussion on the latest trailers and also we look toward Disney's mega 2019 slate. We discuss the latest releases including Fantastic Beasts the Crimes of Grindlewald, Robin Hood and Assassination Nation Joe reviews anime Devilman Crybaby and Chris and Obi reminisce over It's always Sunny in Philadelphia Get involved in our conversation by tweeting us @yacpodcast17, you can find us on Facebook, iTunes, Instagram and Soundcloud under Your Average Critics
Dec 07, 2018•1 hr 52 min
This week we discuss big releases both on the big screen, and the small screen. There's discussions of critically acclaimed director Steve McQueen's film Widows, and whether it lives up to Glenn's high expectation. Obi discusses big and little Pine in Outlaw King, and Glenn reviews 2 horrors: Slaughterhouse Rulez and Overlord. There's also spoilerific discussion of Daredevil's third season and how it may be the best Marvel Netflix show Follow us on social media @yacpodcast17 on twitter, Your Ave...
Nov 18, 2018•1 hr 40 min
This week we focus a little more on TV with discussion of Netflix show The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Daredevil and the CW DC shows We also discuss big release Bohemian Rhapsody Follow us on Twitter @yacpodcast17, we're on Facebook Instagram Soundcloud and iTunes under Your Average Critics
Nov 18, 2018•1 hr 4 min
This week we have a jam packed episode featuring reviews of the week's big film releases The Hate U Give, Bohemian Rhapsody and Halloween as well as discussions of Netflix series Making a Murderer and The Haunting of Hill House Chris updates us on the new series of Doctor Who and Obi brings us up to speed with the CW shows Follow us on social media we're @yacpodcast17 on Twitter, Your Average Critics on Facebook and Instagram You can also subscribe, review and share our content on iTunes and Sou...
Nov 07, 2018•1 hr 36 min
This week we discuss new releases First Man and Bad Times at the El Royale and whether we had good times or bad times at the cinema royale. We also discuss A Star Is Born in more spoilerific detail and discover what our favourite song from the movie is Obi delves into the archive with Enemy of the state, Chris discusses Taskmaster and we discuss some film news Please subscribe to us on iTunes and Soundcloud where we're under Your Average Critics. Leave us a review and share our content. Please a...
Oct 25, 2018•1 hr 28 min
After another lengthy absence we are back with an episode packed full of film reviews from the latest releases (Venom, A Star is Born) to ones from the archive (The Thing) We also discuss the question: If you could change one thing in an MCU film, what would it be and why? Please get in touch with your answers questions and thoughts. We're on Twitter @yacpodcast17, Facebook Instagram Souncloud and iTunes under Your Average Critics. Please like share and review!
Oct 18, 2018•2 hr 12 min
This week's podcast comes from a studio, our first studio recorded podcast! We also have a very special guest chatting to us, Christine from @_TheFilmClub_ We discuss films that have stood the test of time, from the 1960s all the way through to the 2000s, and also discuss any future classics. There are also reviews on The Meg, Blakkklansman and Searching. Follow us on Twitter @yacpodcast17, we're on Instagram, Soundcloud, facebook and iTunes under Your Average Critics You can follow The Film Clu...
Sep 12, 2018•1 hr 49 min
This week Glenn tells us about his latest Screen Unseen experience with American Animals and the odd blend of fact and drama Ollie finally gets to speak about The Road after putting it on every agenda for the last few weeks, Chris talks us through the American Dragons Den and there's anime chat Follow us on Twitter @yacpodcast17, you can also find us on Facebook Instagram iTunes and Soundcloud under Your Average Critics
Sep 06, 2018•1 hr 15 min
We are back after a mini hiatus with an extra long episode. We catch up on all the film/tv news of the past few weeks as well as discuss recent releases such as Tag, Sky scraper, Equalizer 2. We also recap on Cloak and Dagger, Jessica Jones and The Walking Dead. Ollie gives us his take on Band of Brothers and Chris tells us about the new Netflix cartoon, Final Space. Follow us on twitter @YACPodcast17 contact us with any questions/comments. We are also available on Facebook and Instagram @ Your ...
Sep 01, 2018•2 hr 29 min
This week sees the return of Ollie after a long period travelling and he updates us on what he's been watching including Requiem for a Dream and Lights Out The big release of the week is Mission Impossible: Fallout, the sixth installment of the franchise. Chris and Glenn discuss its strengths and pitfalls. Follow us on Twitter @yacpodcast17, we're on Facebook, Instagram iTunes and Soundcloud under Your Average Critics
Aug 10, 2018•1 hr 15 min
This week we go superhero crazy as usual with discussions on Marvel's Ant-Man and the Wasp as well as DC's animated satire Teen Titans Go! To The Movies. We review each of them as well as discussing some broader superhero news Ollie is the palate cleanser to the superhero nerddom with his succinct review of 30 Rock, plus much more! Tweet us @yacpodcast17, Follow us on Facebook iTunes Soundcloud and Instagram under Your Average Critics
Aug 10, 2018•1 hr 20 min
This week we discuss the plethora of trailers that came out thanks to comic con, including Glass, Godzilla 2 and Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindewald Onto the big releases, we dig deep into The First Purge and its shortcomings as well as reviewing a film we've been waiting for since we were 10: Incredibles 2! There's also a review of period drama/psychological horror the secret of Marrowbone Please do get in contact with us to pose questions, leave comments or suggest topics and films. We're o...
Jul 27, 2018•1 hr 47 min
After a short absence we're back with a packed episode where we discuss true crime shows Unsolved: The Biggie and Tupac story as well as The Staircase Obi and Chris talk us through the first 5 episodes of Luke Cage season 2, as well as reviewing Cloak and Dagger and Supergirl Glenn discusses some Netflix films he watched, including zombie drama Cargo and low-key sci-fi Midnight special Get in touch with us with comments/ questions or topics for us to discuss @yacpodcast17 on twitter, Your Averag...
Jul 18, 2018•1 hr 4 min
In episode 54 we are joined by another special guest (Obi's Sister Nkechi) as we delve into the new season of Love Island as well as chat about Jurassic World, Hereditary, Cloak and Dagger and other TV shows. Please like/share/subscribe. Follow us on twitter @yacpodcast17 as well as Your Average Critics on Facebook and Instagram. Enjoy!
Jun 25, 2018•1 hr 30 min
This week is a relative full house and the critics discuss Deadpool 2 and whether it lives up to the first; Solo A Star Wars story and whether it was actually worth having. Plus we talk about TV with spoilery chat about 13 Reasons Why and the controversial storyline involving Tyler. We also discuss Westworld and Netflix's new crime thriller Safe. Tweet us your thoughts on 13RWs controversy and whether it detracts from the first series. We're at @yacpodcast17 you can also find us on Facebook, Ins...
Jun 04, 2018•1 hr 24 min
This week's episode is a 2 man session with Chris and Obi; Chris hosting for the first time! We discuss a whole swathe of TV shows including 13 Reasons Why series 2 and the DC CW shows (Arrow, Flash etc) We also debate which TV network produces the best content. Remember to follow us on Twitter @yacpodcast17 and Facebook, Instagram, Soundcloud and iTunes under Your Average Critics
Jun 04, 2018•1 hr 10 min
Episode 51 is dedicated to the biggest movie of the year both in terms of budget, scale and awesomeness: Avengers Infinity War! We go into full spoilers discussing the events and repercussions of the film, as well as pondering what will happen in the future of the MCU. We also have our first ever guests, Muche and Francis who join us to talk all things Marvel. Do get in contact with questions or comments you have regarding the film. We're on Twitter @yacpodcast17 Facebook Instagram iTunes and So...
May 03, 2018•1 hr 29 min
This episode is our half a century; we are 50 not out! To celebrate we go through our top 20 films of all time which features live tweaking from Chris. Obi also struggles to think of more than 15... We also review A Quiet Place in spoilery detail and Blumhouse's latest horror offering truth or dare We also answer your questions sent in via twitter. If you want to ask a question or suggest a topic for discussion do get in touch! We're on Twitter @yacpodcast17; Facebook, Instagram, iTunes and Soun...
Apr 27, 2018•2 hr
This week is a 2 man sesh with Chris and Glenn where they discuss Netflix originals I Don't Feel At Home In This World Anymore and Creep, and analyse the success and failures of the Netflix originals. We also discuss the big releases Ready Player One and A Quiet Place, as well as discussing Pacific Rim: Uprising further. Chris dons his anime hat with a discussion of Tokyo Ghoul Please do get involved in our conversations by tweeting us @YACPodcast17, you can also find us on Facebook Soundcloud I...
Apr 22, 2018•1 hr 32 min
This week's delayed upload features reviews of new releases A Wrinkle In Time, Pacific Rim: Uprising and Ghost Stories We also discuss the ending of Dragon Ball Super, and revisit the seminal show of our youth, Skins! Follow us on twitter @yacpodcast17, Instagram Facebook itunes and soundcloud under Your Average Critics
Apr 15, 2018•1 hr 41 min
This week we continue last week's theme of female lead film & tv with our reviews of Annihilation and Tomb Raider. We also discuss You Were Never Really Here, which describes Joe's relationship with the podcast.... Also we consider the listener question "Who are the best power couples in film and tv". Let us know whether you agree or not by tweeting us @yacpodcast17 and we're on Facebook Instagram iTunes and Soundcloud under Your Average Critics
Mar 22, 2018•1 hr 38 min
This week we celebrate international women's day by discussing film and tv featuring female leads. We discuss the characterization of them, the range of role available and whether there are signs of a positive change occurring We also review Red Sparrow, Raw and a whole host of other female lead material Did we miss any films or tv shows out of our discussion? Get involved by tweeting us @yacpodcast17 and we're on Facebook, Instagram iTunes and Soundcloud under Your Average Critics
Mar 21, 2018•1 hr 50 min
On episode 45 of the pod we evaluate Netflix's new sci-fi film Mute, and whether it was worth the risk Netflix took on it. We also discuss Oscar contenders I, Tonya and Lady Bird on the eve of the Academy Awards, and discuss if either deserve a gong, and are likely to win. Joe takes us back to the 90s with his review of The Matrix. Join in our conversation by tweeting us @YACpodcast17; find us on Facebook, Instagram iTunes and Soundcloud under Your Average Critics
Mar 07, 2018•1 hr 39 min