42 episodes

The Lenient Critic founder and curator Rowan Wood is joined by a new guest every week to discuss all things pop culture! If you love film and just want to have a good time, tune into Knock on Wood and visit our website at thelenientcritic.com!

Knock on Wood Rowan Wood

    • TV & Film
    • 4.5 • 8 Ratings

The Lenient Critic founder and curator Rowan Wood is joined by a new guest every week to discuss all things pop culture! If you love film and just want to have a good time, tune into Knock on Wood and visit our website at thelenientcritic.com!

    Robert Bouffard

    Robert Bouffard

    SiftPop editor Robert Bouffard joins the Lenient Critic to discuss a host of recent pop culture happenings, including the release of Pearl, the trailer for Super Mario Bros, and the finale of The Rings of Power.

    Read more on our website!

    • 58 min
    Let’s Talk About Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile

    Let’s Talk About Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile

    Did someone say group episode?! A hybrid of new and returning guests join Rowan to discuss box office sensation Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile. Notice us, Shawn Mendes!

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    • 1 hr 15 min
    Paul Schuyler

    Paul Schuyler

    Filmmaker Paul Schuyler joins the Lenient Critic to discuss his new streaming film Red River Road, along with a crucial take on quickly organizing a film festival and the difficulties of working with Disney.

    Read more on our website!

    • 59 min
    R² Part I: Squid Game, Little Women, Animal House, Muppets Take Manhattan and More

    R² Part I: Squid Game, Little Women, Animal House, Muppets Take Manhattan and More

    After a brief hiatus, Knock on Wood returns with a new segment/special episode featuring new guest Roni Endres! She and Rowan discuss some of the films they’ve watched lately, including some modern classics, a college paradigm, in addition to the Netflix series that swept the nation one year ago.

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    • 1 hr 4 min
    Tim Wood

    Tim Wood

    Newspaper editor Tim Wood joins the Lenient Critic to discuss some recent releases, including The Sandman, She-Hulk and Three Thousand Years of Longing.

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    • 48 min
    Nick Ferro

    Nick Ferro

    Nick Ferro joins the Lenient Critic to discuss film festivals of their own making, including iconic marathons, cult classics and emotion-fueled selective screenings.

    You can find Nick on Twitter and Letterboxd.

    Read more on our website!

    • 1 hr 16 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
8 Ratings

8 Ratings

Jagged2319 ,

A fun listen

I really enjoy listening to Rowan’s takes on movies and his guests are also equally fun to listen to!

Phil McKracken ,

Rock Solid

Seriously, good stuff.

Murraythecat ,

Fun and delightful

A nice review of recent movies with an eye toward enjoyment rather than harsh criticism.

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