
Welcome to Critical Darlings: a podcast about the movies everyone is talking about, one new release after another. Every week, critics Richard Lawson and Alison Willmore cover the latest film driving the conversation—from big summer blockbusters to festival favorites, buzzy streamers, and major awards contenders. New episodes every Thursday. We’re a Blank Check Production! To catch up on our first... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 18 | Founded | a month ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmSociety & CultureFilm Reviews | |||

This week, we’re holding a seance in a Dress Barn™ with Mother Mary! Directed by David Lowery and starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Cole, this two-hander sees a pop singer and her former designer revisiting the rift that severed their early creativ... more
This week, we’re confessing the worst thing we’ve ever done with Zendaya and Batman himself with The Drama. The twist premise of A24’s newest hit throws a grenade into the idyllic romance of a beautiful couple in Boston in the days before their weddi... more
This week, it's The Mario Galaxy Movie! The second film in the Nintendo/Illumination franchise is already a global hit despite less than stellar reviews. It is nevertheless a fascinating film: an amalgam of stunning animation and music, full of hyper... more
This week we’re eating the rich with two new horror films that share devilishly similar premises: Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come and They Will Kill You both feature women fighting back against satanic cults run by rich elites in order to protect an estr... more
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Critics and industry observers dissect the latest cinematic conversations, from blockbuster premieres to festival favorites and prestige campaigns. Episodes routinely center on awards-season dynamics, marketing strategies, and the cultural impact of high-profile releases, pairing sharp film analysis with insider perspectives on production, distribution, and campaign tactics. The format often features a rotating roster of guests—critics, filmmakers, and industry insiders—who bring behind-the-scenes context, trade insights, and firsthand experiences with campaigns, premieres, and press rounds. A notable strength is blending passionate cinephilia with practical guidance for navigating publicity, reception, and audience engagement in today's mu... more
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