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Critically Acclaimed Network

William Bibbiani
Godzilla
Animation
David Lynch
Christmas Movies
Star Trek
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Disney
Matango
Mothra
Twin Peaks
Halloween
Road Trip Movies
Film Review
Hollywood
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Ace Crawford: Private Eye
The Duck Factory
Directorial Debuts
Hotel Room
Inland Empire

Film critics William Bibbiani and Witney Seibold host a series of ongoing shows, featuring CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED (new movie reviews), THANK GODZILLA IT'S FRIDAY, CANCELED TOO SOON, WE'VE GOT MAIL, THE IRON LIST, and more!

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Latest Episodes

Bibbs and Witney are back with an all-new WE'VE GOT MAIL, the podcast where YOU control the conversation!

This time we're talking about a ton of random stuff, including H.P. Lovecraft movies, another exciting new idea for a movie-centric card game, ... more

Bibbs and Witney review the superhero spin-off SUPERGIRL, the Pixar sequel TOY STORY 5, Avalon Fast's queer lesbian summer camp horror movie CAMP, the conversion camp horror movie LEVITICUS, the summer lesbian coming of age story GIRLS LIKE GIRLS, Hu... more

LOUISE WEARD, the writer/director/co-star of CASTRATION MOVIE is here to talk about what makes her series of anthology films so god damned cool. William Bibbiani and Witney Seibold pick her brain about long-form filmmaking in the internet era, the st... more

William Bibbiani and Witney Seibold review Steven Spielberg's sci-fi chase thriller DISCLOSURE DAY, the wall-to-wall fight movie THE FURIOUS, and Adam Shankman's DRAG RACE-apalooza disaster comedy STOP! THAT! TRAIN!

Disclosure Day - 2:40

The Furio... more

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Recent Guests

Louise Ward
Filmmaker behind Castration Movie anthology
Castration Movie
Episode: CA Interviews | Louise Weard, Director of CASTRATION MOVIE!
Angie Seibold
Snackfam co-host; guest on crossover episode
Snackfam
Episode: This Ain't No Game | Movie Night!
Alonso Duralde
Film critic and author, known for his expertise on Christmas movies.
Episode: Alonso Duralde, Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas! | The Critically Acclaimed Interview
M. Lopes Da Silva
Published author and writer
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Episode: Canceled Too Soon #264 | Spicy City (1997) w/ M. Lopes Da Silva!
Chelsea Spirito
Producer and voiceover performer, known for her work in radio dramas
Episode: Canceled Too Soon #263 | The Oblongs (2001-2002) w/ Chelsea Spirito!

Hosts

William Bibbiani
Film critic and host; frequently cited as a driving voice across multiple shows in the network.
Witney Seibold
Co-host and film critic with a strong presence across the network; known for incisive analysis and approachable style.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 522 ratings
  • Bitter witney

    Go outside and play in the hay

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Frenziedgremlin
    Australia2 years ago
  • Extremely knowledgeable and dedicated to cinema

    These guys know their stuff. They do thorough analyses of each film and Critically Acclaimed is a great companion piece to Linoleum Knife and Breakfast All Day (my other two favorite movie podcasts). They also dedicate hours and hours of their time on their Patreon site and respond to their listeners in detail if you send them a letter. Excellent podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kruegs303
    United States2 years ago
  • Critically Acclaimed should be critically acclaimed!

    Whit and Bibs are a lot of fun! They give great reviews of movies and provide interesting background on the movies they review. I really enjoy the Iron List episodes. Definitely check out this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Natesgrate
    United States2 years ago
  • good discussion, but disappointing moments

    I dropped in on a Minus One episode. I was surprised that some criticisms Bib had were somewhat changed because of moments he missed in the film. Many of these were not minor moments that could be missed if you blinked or looked away. These were important, like the final moment. He didn’t even remember it. This is disappointing because there are several points where this is the case. This gives the impression that he didn’t care to pay much attention, potentially because of biases he already had... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Alumson
    United States2 years ago
  • Kind of Complainy

    They review movies full time and are sent screeners, yet complain a lot about not having enough time to see recent releases (especially William). Whitney with an e is pretty funny though.

    5 stars.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Dr. Zaius' Henchman
    Canada3 years ago

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Insightful critics with deep industry knowledge and engaging banter.
Audience appreciates the show's breadth, from current releases to historical context and craft-focused discussions.
Consistently produces thorough, thoughtful film analysis across a broad slate of topics.

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CA Interviews | Louise Weard, Director of CASTRATION MOVIE!
Q: How do you prefer people engage with Castration Movie — watch in chunks or in one sitting?
Ward says she conceived it as one long feature, releasing chapters online, and hopes audiences engage with it however they want, with potential for viewers to assemble the viewing order themselves, including possible non-linear approaches.
CA Interviews | Louise Weard, Director of CASTRATION MOVIE!
Q: What is your relationship to film critics so far, and how do you view critical response?
Ward explains she has a strong academic and critical background, writes essays about Castration Movie, values criticism as a dialogue, and aims to surprise critics as the project evolves, while remaining independent and in control of the creative endgame.
We've Got Mail #190 | Was TV's 'The Critic' a Good Critic?
Q: What would have been your number one Paul WS. Anderson movie of all time?
While I don't have a definitive list anymore, I'd say my favorite is Pompeii, not necessarily because it's good, but for its glorious, nonsensical romance novel trash quality.
We've Got Mail #190 | Was TV's 'The Critic' a Good Critic?
Q: Do you think Jay Sherman is a good film critic?
In the context of his universe in The Critic, Jay Sherman is a great critic because he's critiquing movies that are demonstrably terrible, while reflecting honesty about cinema's declines.
This Ain't No Game #2 | Star Trek: The Golden Trivia Game (1985)
Q: What creature left red mottling on the bodies of its victims?
Salt vampire.

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