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You asked. (?) We delivered. It's time for Bumblebee. Will Mike ever receive justice for Mikaela Barnes? Is Andrew the Michael Winslow of a new generation? And are you ready for a HUGE TWIST? Transform and roll out as we reboot/retcon the Summer of Bay on Critics vs. Fans. Edited by: Mike Sholars

Get a load of these clowns! In a conversation that starts out focused on clowns and ends up as a meditation on empathy and inner fears, your favourite movieboys are back! Did Andrew end up becoming the Fancy Clown his professor said he could be? Should Mike get a new mic? And has our Month of Clowns already come to an end? It ends here on Critics vs. Fans! Edited by: Mike Sholars

We're back, babies! After a truly eventful summer, your favourite movie friends are back for Season 2. This time with 100% more clowns! And to kick off Clowntember, we're covering both It movies! Can Mike figure out how to not pick up all of his background noise? Is Andrew the Fancy Clown this world deserves? And should good horror be alienating, or fun? Welcome back to Critics vs. Fans! We all float down here. Edited by: Mike Sholars

All good things must come to an end. And on an unrelated note, so must the Spring of Snyder. (We kid. Maybe?) Why does Mike sing the Avengers theme song at the top of his lungs? Who is the true Green Lantern? And are you ready for an emotional goodbye? It's the end of an era on the first episode of Critics vs. Fans: Year Two! Edited by: Mike Sholars

One year of episodes, and we're finally at the one that inspired this very podcast! (And no, we didn't plan this around the New 52.) Is Mike the Batman that 2019 deserves? Is Andrew the Batfan that he thought he was? And is this accidentally a Marvel episode? Let's make this happen on the count of 1, 2, MARTHA. Edited by: Mike Sholars

The "S" stands for Hope. And we hope you like our penultimate episode of the Spring of Snyder! Will Mike ever find someone who shares his love of Booster Gold? Should Andrew just wear a cape all the time? And are you ready for 10 minutes of your hosts arguing about Ben Affleck? Look up in the sky for another episode of Critics vs. Fans! Edited by: Mike Sholars

This might be our shortest episode ever, and I'm sure there is a VERY GOOD REASON for that. The Spring of Snyder throws us for a loop with Sucker Punch! Did Mike forget to think up a goofy voice for his Zack Snyder impression? Is Andrew the feminist of your dreams? And can two dudes manage to not mansplain all over this thing? Get your sexy dance ready, and escape into another episode of Critics vs. Fans! Edited by: Mike Sholars

It's time for the least popular and most obscure movie we've ever talked about! How many times will Andrew break into a Michael Bolton-esque power ballad? Does Mike know what owls actually sound like? And is this episode proof that we should add an Explicit Content tag? The Spring of Snyder flies onwards on this episode of Critics vs. Fans! Edited by: Mike Sholars

This one goes out to Alan Moore, the Metal Snake God we all deserve. As the Spring of Snyder rolls on, we confront Watchmen, the ONLY (?) Hollywood blockbuster to have onscreen blue penis. Is this Mike's voice actor demo now? Will Andrew finally reread the comic? And could Kevin Smith please notice us now? Put on your nerd goggles for another episode of Critics vs. Fans! Edited by: Mike Sholars

Get out your red capes and crimson speedos, because we're doing this. As the Spring of Snyder continues, we're discussing 300, a movie about screaming men and the people who hate them. Are you ready for our longest coin flip discussion ever? Can Mike cram an entire media studies class into one episode? And should Andrew receive a copy of Dredd on Blu-ray for his birthday? THIS. IS. CRITICS VS FANS! Edited by: Mike Sholars

A new season is upon us. Following the success (?) of the Winter of Night, join us on an 8-week journey into every movie directed by the ever-divisive Zack Snyder. And today we're talking Dawn of the Dead! Are you prepared to hear the phrase "zombie baby" a lot? Will Mike ever get over Chips The Dog? And get ready for Zombie Story Time With Uncle Andrew. Get your chainsaws and your ironic music covers, it's time for Critics vs. Fans! Edited by: Mike Sholars

Last week it was horror, this week it's comedy! We keep you guessing, because we love you. We're talking about Popstar: Never Stop Stopping. Which one of our hosts is a huge musical comedy nerd? Does Mike even, like, enjoy laughing? And Will Andrew ever see Weird Al on tour? Enjoy the laughs before the (spring) storm on this episode of Critics vs. Fans! Edited by: Mike Sholars

Things are about to get real. You have been warned. Hereditary has been described as one of the most disturbing and terrifying movies of the decade. We talked about it, and also recapped our thoughts about the 2019 Oscars! What is Mike's true fear? Can Andrew remember the Three Types Of Horror? And what celebrity would each of them choose to be for a day? Grab your safety blanket and turn on the night light; it's time for Critics vs. Fans! Edited by: Mike Sholars

Happy Birthday to us! A year ago, we were covering Netflix movies people had already forgotten and yelling about the Oscars. Now we're just doing one of those things as we discuss Green Book! Are you ready to watch two guys disappear into their improv roles? Can Mike body double for Mahershala Ali as a side gig, or will he have to move to LA? Will Andrew finally receive his honorary Italian citizenship? Hit the road with us on our pre-Oscars episode of Critics vs. Fans! Edited by: Mike Sholars

It's a musical episode! Kind of! We're talking about Bohemian Rhapsody, the smash-hit divisive Oscar contender. Is musical improv Mike's greatest weakness? Is Andrew a delightful stereotype? And would you fund our Patreon for a Wu-Tang biopic? Don't stop us now, because it's time for Critics vs. Fans! Edited by: Mike Sholars

Every Night has an ending, and this is ours. We're talking about Glass, the final episode in our Shyamalanamarathon before everything goes back to normal. Have our hosts learned anything over 10 episodes? Will Andrew finally get us sued for royalties? And are you ready for the story of Mike The LARPer? Get ready for a bittersweet ending on this episode of Critics vs. Fans. Edited by: Mike Sholars

We're almost there, y'all. As the Winter of Night draws to a close, we talk about Split. Will Andrew send a message to his Future Son? Can Mike talk about mental health without monologuing? And are you ready for our Biggest Twist/Reveal yet? Step into the light on another Critics vs. Fans! Edited by: Mike Sholars

Don't call it a comeback. We're talking about The Visit, the movie that brought M. Night Shyamalan back into positive critical discussion (and profitable movies). Can Mike resist the urge to ruthlessly criticize a child? Do Andrew's fatherly instincts keep him from seeing the truth? And are you ready for a 5-minute tangent about Infinity War? The Night is almost over on this episode of Critics vs. Fans! Edited by: Mike Sholars

This week, it's two Smiths for the price of one as the Shyamalanamarathon continues! Can we can through the whole episode without an After Earf joke? Can Mike talk about that one Fresh Prince episode without crying? Did Andrew succumb to Stockholm Syndrome? Take your breathing fluid and set a course for Critics vs. Fans! Edited by: Mike Sholars

Here it is: The one you've all been waiting for: The Last Airbender. Can you figure out which one of us is the Avatar fanboy? Will Andrew ever watch anime in his life? Is the James Cameron bit working for you? The Winter of Night rolls on in this episode of Critics vs. Fans! Edited by: Mike Sholars