Everyone’s a Critic – Hosted by Yiannis Cove A comedy podcast where guests defend the movies they truly love – no matter how hated, bizarre, or misunderstood. It’s part film analysis, part therapy, and always funny. From cult classics and childhood favourites to absolute cinematic disasters, each episode dives deep into why these films mean so much to the people who love them (even if no one else does). 🎧 New episodes every week on all podcast platforms. 🎥 Video versions, bonus episodes, and…
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We are diving into the archives this week to bring back an absolute favorite classic episode of Everyone's a Critic!Comedian Emily Wilson stops by the studio to defend the 2011 Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston rom-com, Just Go With It. We break down why the critics were entirely wrong to give this film a 19% on Rotten Tomatoes, arguing that it is actually a sweet, character-driven comedy elevated…
Actor, comedian, and host of Crowd Control on Dropout, Jacquis Neal joins me to defend the year 2000 Martin Lawrence vehicle, Big Momma's House. We discuss why this broad comedy is vastly underappreciated and how it brilliantly parodies the classic matriarch character originating from the drama Soul Food. We dive into Martin Lawrence's legendary, trailblazing run in the 90s and 2000s, why critics…
(Note: Apologies for the slight drop in audio quality this week! We had a corrupted file and had to pull the audio directly from the camera.)Comedian Ali Woods joins me to discuss M. Night Shyamalan's 2008 film, The Happening. We break down why the movie shouldn't be taken too seriously, but rather enjoyed as a highly entertaining 90-minute B-movie.We dive into the bizarre casting of Mark Wahlberg…
(Note: This is a special remastered release of an episode originally recorded in late 2020, available in video format for the very first time!) Actor and comedian Adam Pally joins me to defend Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls. We discuss why this 1995 Jim Carrey vehicle is an underappreciated masterpiece of physical comedy, with Adam comparing it to Charlie Chaplin's City Lights. We dive into the…
Comedian Rory Cargill joins me to defend Die Another Day. The final Pierce Brosnan James Bond film that pushed the 007 franchise to its most absurd limits.We discuss why Die Another Day acts as a fascinating time capsule right before the gritty Daniel Craig era, the bizarre creative choices from director Lee Tamahori, and whether its 55% Rotten Tomatoes score is truly justified. We dive deep into…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
