Critical Darlings
Blank Check ProductionsWelcome 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 | 45 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film ReviewsSociety & CultureTV & Film | |||
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Critical Darlings is going LIVE at The Savannah Film Festival!
In our first live podcast recording, we’re doing an awards season kickoff at 2pm on Tuesday October 29th at The Gutstein Gallery in Savannah Georgia.
We’ll be talking about the year’s a... more
Critical Darlings is going LIVE at The Savannah Film Festival!
In our first live podcast recording, we’re doing an awards season kickoff at 2pm on Tuesday October 29th at The Gutstein Gallery in Savannah Georgia.
We’ll be talking about the year’s a... more
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Critical Darlings is going LIVE at The Savannah Film Festival!
In our first live podcast recording, we’re doing an awards season kickoff at 2pm on Tuesday October 29th at The Gutstein Gallery in Savannah Georgia.
We’ll be t... more
Heads up to listeners, this episode includes sensitive discussions of abuse due to the nature of the film.
It's Primetime! The new Robert Pattinson vehicle is a neon-lit, morally murky movie about ratings and perversions of justice that serves as a... more
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- Digger Review
I almost always find these hosts and their guests to be fun and insightful thinkers. The Digger review, however, will be a fascinating time capsule in that it addresses the critical attitude toward AGI before proceeding to illustrate it in a very ungenerous, condescending assessment of the film. So much so that the one pro- voice in the discussion feels beaten into submission by the end. It’s one thing to say you didn’t like the humor in the [spoilers] play, but to say it’s bad on purpose is ope... more
Apple Podcasts5ebrown93
United States12 days ago I enjoy the movie discussion. Is it possible for Ms. Alison to decrease the absurd preliferation of the use of the word "like" which comes tumbling out excessively when she is trying to find her way through a meaningful comment. So cringe for a public commentator!!!!.
Podcast Addict416 days agobluebirdmt- Solid podcast
Really enjoy most of the episodes of this pod. Wish they had guests on who don’t have the exact same opinions as the hosts, or guests that would be more willing to give the hosts some pushback. Add some fire to the conversation. I also found the Digger episode to be overwhelmingly smug, even though I can appreciate the irony in that.
Apple Podcasts4G. HalleckUnited States17 days ago - Not a very good show about movies
They mostly talk about the movie they wish they saw instead of the movie right in front of them. Frequently go off-topic, but not enough to be interesting. My breaking point was the last episode I listened to on Primetime where they and the guest mostly talked about another movie (Predators). Well then you should have made a podcast about that movie! If you’re a blank check fan… this is like the opposite of that.
Apple Podcasts2Gucci 'Frasier Crane' ManeUnited States24 days ago - Yes, More Please
Intelligent, comprehensible, and fun. Could you please do more awards bonus episodes?
Apple Podcasts5Done-a-weighUnited Statesa month ago
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Apple Podcasts | #3 | United States/TV & Film/Film Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #32 | United States/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #3 |  Canada/TV & Film/Film Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #16 |  United Kingdom/TV & Film/Film Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #37 | Canada/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #115 | United Kingdom/TV & Film |
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The show operates as sharp, contemporary film critique hosted by two seasoned critics who discuss the hottest new releases, festival buzz, and industry trends with a mix of analysis, context, and dry humor. Episodes frequently feature guests from criticism, journalism, and entertainment, offering insider perspectives on adaptation, IP strategy, marketing, and the broader cinematic landscape. Noteworthy traits include its blend of timely takes on blockbusters and festival picks, strong industry connections, and a willingness to critique the business side of film as part of art and culture. This combination likely attracts serious film fans, industry professionals, and listeners who value thoughtful, often punchy discourse about how movies sh... more
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Critical Darlings launched 7 months ago and published 45 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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2. Dana Stevens
3. Jessica Kiang
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7. Ben Frisch
8. Matt Singer
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