The Critics and the Crowd
Join Liz Ramirez and Steele Filipek as they cover the most divisive films, television series, and media out there! Ever wonder why a film is loved by the pros and hated by audiences? Confused by a critical lambasting of a favorite film of yours? This is the review podcast for you!
Podcasting since 2025 • 16 episodes
The Critics and the Crowd
Latest Episodes
Episode 15 - Divorce in the Black
Liz and Steele bravely venture into the Kingdom of Tyler Perry as they examine his dramatic look at abuse, family, and survival. This is the widest divide yet, with zero professional critics rating this film positively and seventy-five percent ...
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Episode 14 - How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
Actor and all-around talent Kathryn Fray joins our two beloved co-hosts as they pick apart the 2003 rom-com, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. It was a smash hit with the crowd but a dud with the critics back in the day, which is why it's perfect f...
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Episode 13 - Step Up 2 The Streets
It's that time again: time to examine the inexaminable, time to talk divisive media, time for Steele to get annoyed with Liz, and time for Liz to get annoyed with Steele. The Critics and the Crowd is back to talk a polarizing piece of media: St...
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Episode 12 - Bratz / Idiocracy (Double Feature)
From supposedly stupid stereotypes, to supposed stereotypes of stupids, we're covering TWO films this entry that don't quite cut the mustard. That's right, it's time for another 'double feature' entry. First, Liz makes Steele endure Bratz, and ...
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Episode 11 - Hocus Pocus
We're wrapping up our Halloween-centered month with a fan favorite: Hocus Pocus! Derided by critics (and Steele) at the time of its release, the film has become a juggernaut of pop culture since 1993. Does it deserve the fame? Were critics righ...
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