The Critics and the Crowd

Steele Filipek

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!

  1. 12/15/2025

    Episode 18 - One Missed Call

    Send us a text Back in the days before screened calls, you never knew if the next person on the line would be your best friend, a spammer, or some sort of demonic presence on the electromagnetic spectrum. We're channeling that infernal horror this week in our latest entry, in which Steele and Liz cover One Missed Call. It's another oh-fer, people, so get ready for drama and divisiveness aplent!

    1h 9m

  2. 12/08/2025

    Episode 17 - Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

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    1h 17m

  3. 12/01/2025

    Episode 16 - Rocky Horror / Taxi (Double Feature)

    Send us a text Liz and Steele are the dynamic duo, covering this not-quite-so-dynamic double feature: the Rocky Horror Picture Show and Taxi! How are they related? You won't know until you listen in to these two films that polarized audiences but have gone on to cult like status!

    49 min

  4. 11/24/2025

    Episode 15 - Divorce in the Black

    Send us a text 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 of audiences relishing the motion picture. Who got it right? Who got it wrong? Sit back, tune in, and find out. NOTE: This episode contains discussions of physical abuse.

    58 min

  5. 11/17/2025

    Episode 14 - How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

    Send us a text 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 fodder for this temporary trio. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts to hear if Kate Hudson's charms, Matty McC's abs, and a whirlwind faux romance took off or tanked.

    1h 30m

  6. 11/10/2025

    Episode 13 - Step Up 2 The Streets

    Send us a text 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: Step Up 2 The Streets. Is this little song and dance smash hit from yesteryear all it's cracked up to be, or were professionals right to trash it from the get-go? We'll guide but you'll decide!

    1h 24m

  7. 11/02/2025

    Episode 12 - Bratz / Idiocracy (Double Feature)

    Send us a text 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 then Steele subjects Liz to Idiocracy. Who was right? Lovers of dolls? Lovers of Beavis and Butthead? Only you can decide! Well, that's not true... we've got a bombshell of a reveal in this in which one of our hosts comes clean with a guilty pleasure. Who is it? What is it? Tune in, turn off, and drop-out... but not before you download this episode!

    43 min

  8. 10/27/2025

    Episode 11 - Hocus Pocus

    Send us a text 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 right to lambast it at the time? Get yer popcorn, get yer blanket, get yer fall fun time gear and let's dive into this movie!

    57 min
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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!

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  • Creator
    Steele Filipek
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  • Episodes
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