Bob Chapek Fired - Disney In Meltdown The Critical Drinker 2024-10-22 | Bob Chapek Fired - Disney In Meltdown
Barbie - The Greatest Lie Ever Told The Critical Drinker 2023-07-22 | Wow, talk about misdirection! The trailers and advertising painted the new Barbie movie, with Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, as a fun, family friendly comedy. What it actually turned out to be is... well, something very different. Want to help support this channel? Check out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
Snow White Looks Hilariously Bad The Critical Drinker 2023-07-17 | The first pictures have leaked from the set of Disney's latest live action remake, Snow White. And well... they're not exactly flattering. Could this end up being Disney's biggest flop yet? Want to help support this channel? Check out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Is Excellent! The Critical Drinker 2023-07-13 | Mission Impossible 7, starring Tom Cruise and Hayley Atwell, absolutely demolishes Indiana Jones 5, and is likely to dominate the summer movie season. Want to help support this channel? Check out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
The Drinker Recommends... Sound of Freedom The Critical Drinker 2023-07-09 | Sound of Freedom, starring Jim Caviezel, is the low budget movie that somehow managed to knock Indiana Jones off the top spot. Its also a harrowing and compelling true story about a man's mission to combat child trafficking, and its excellent.
Indiana Jones And The Destruction Of Legacy The Critical Drinker 2023-06-30 | Its finally here, and its just as terrible as we expected. Join me for my full review of Indiana Jones and the Dial Of Destiny.
Indiana Jones - Destined To Flop The Critical Drinker 2023-06-26 | Numbers don't lie, and in this case they paint a very grim picture indeed. With a budget of almost $300 Million that Lucasfilm are prepared to admit to, Indy 5 has a virtually impossible hill to climb at the box office. Want to help support this channel? Check out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
Extraction 2 - Action Movies Are Back! The Critical Drinker 2023-06-21 | Extraction 2, starring Chris Hemsworth as Tyler Rake, may end up being one of the best action movies you'll see this year. And it's not even out in theatres. Want to help support this channel? Check out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
The Flash - A Hot Mess The Critical Drinker 2023-06-18 | The Flash, starring Ezra Miller, Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck, was slated to be the biggest DC movie of the year. Now its shaping up to be the biggest flop. Want to help support this channel? Check out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
Guy Ritchies The Covenant - More Than Just A War Movie The Critical Drinker 2023-06-14 | The Covenant, the latest movie by Guy Ritchie, turned out to be an excellent story of friendship, loyalty, sacrifice and redemption. Want to help support this channel? Check out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
Why Modern Movies Suck - The Strong Female Character The Critical Drinker 2023-06-10 | One of the most tiresome tropes of the past ten years in moviemaking is the "Strong Female Character." Not women who are smart, capable, well written and complex, but bland, boring, superficially "strong" characters designed to pander to simplistic ideals of female empowerment. Want to help support this channel? Check out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
The Drinker Recommends... The Menu The Critical Drinker 2023-06-05 | Food. Isn't it great? But what happens when it becomes more than that? What happens when it becomes an all-consuming quest for perfection, that only the richest of elites can afford? Want to help support this channel? Check out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
Across The Spider-Verse: Imperfect But Brilliant The Critical Drinker 2023-06-03 | So Across The Spider-Verse turned out to be a pretty good movie. In fact, it handled the whole multiverse thing better than Marvel ever did, and gave us a bunch of fun and likeable characters to root for along the way.
The Little Mermaid - Absolute Bilge The Critical Drinker 2023-05-29 | Disney's latest live action remake hasn't exactly hit the mark with critics or audiences. So strap on your fake mermaid tails and let's dive deep into this beast. Want to help support this channel? Check out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
Indiana Jones 5 Destroyed - The Final Nail In Lucasfilms Coffin The Critical Drinker 2023-05-23 | Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny was the final gamble for Kathleen Kennedy and Lucasfilm. With every other franchise and property already sunk, it was their last shot at success. And if the first batch of reviews are anything to go by, the gamble didn't pay off. Want to help support this channel? Check out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
Fast X - Unapologetically Dumb Fun The Critical Drinker 2023-05-22 | The end of the road begins here. Fast X may be the ultimate example of the big, dumb, fun summer blockbuster. A movie with no message, no politics, no agenda except to entertain. And you know what? I'm okay with that.
Queen Cleopatra - The Most Hated Show Of All Time? The Critical Drinker 2023-05-15 | The verdict is in for Netflix's Queen Cleopatra "documentary", and it's not looking good. Want to help support this channel? Check out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
Sisu Laughs At Hollywood Action Films The Critical Drinker 2023-05-12 | Sisu is a simple story of a man with a dream, and a bag of gold, who takes on a whole platoon of German soldiers that stand in his way. And it makes an absolute mockery of most big budget action flicks these days. Want to help support this channel? Check out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 - The Best Of The Worst The Critical Drinker 2023-05-08 | Join me for this (mostly) spoiler-free review of James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy 3. Want to help support this channel? Check out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
The Drinker Recommends... Boiling Point The Critical Drinker 2023-05-05 | Every once in a while, something a bit special comes along. Boiling Point is such a movie. Starring Stephen Graham and Jason Flemyng, it tells the story of a chef struggling to hold it together in a busy London restaurant as events spiral out of control around him. Want to help support this channel? Check out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
Peter Pan And Wendy - Its Awful The Critical Drinker 2023-05-02 | Well, can't say I didn't warn you. Peter Pan and Wendy turned out to be exactly what I predicted - a dull, boring, pointless remake of a classic story, infused with typical identity politics for a modern audience which doesn't exist. So let's take a look. Want to help support this channel? Check out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
The Mandalorian - A Masterclass In Wasting Time The Critical Drinker 2023-04-24 | Nothing frustrates audiences more than a show that's wasting their time, and that sums up about 90% of what The Mandalorian is at this point. Want to help support this channel? Check out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
The Super Mario Bros. Movie - A Game Changer The Critical Drinker 2023-04-17 | Mario Bros. The Movie is poised to be the first videogame adaptation to hit over $1 Billion, at a time when Star Wars and superhero movies are struggling. Let's find out why its been so successful.
The Marvels Trailer Looks Amazing! The Critical Drinker 2023-04-12 | Well, it finally happened. We got our first look at the masterpiece that is The Marvels, better known as Captain Marvel 2. Yeah, it's been delayed five times already, but who cares? Let's enjoy the latest Marvel product, and then get excited for next product. Want to help support this channel? Check out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
Star Wars - Somehow... Rey Palpatine Returned The Critical Drinker 2023-04-09 | Great news, everyone! As announced by Kathleen Kennedy at Star Wars Celebration 2023, Rey Skywalker is back in Star Wars! I bet you were all looking forward to that one, eh? Want to help support this channel? Check out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
Drinkers VIP Lounge - Russell Crowe The Critical Drinker 2023-04-05 | In this episode of VIP Lounge, I had a few beers and a chat with Russell Crowe about his life and career, some of his biggest and most memorable roles, and his upcoming supernatural horror The Pope's Exorcist.
Dungeons & Dragons Subverted My Expectations The Critical Drinker 2023-04-03 | Most of the time I'm left bitterly disappointed by the state of modern movies. But sometimes, just sometimes, along comes a film like Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, to prove that fun movies are still getting made.
John Wick Chapter 4 - A (Mostly) Excellent Finale The Critical Drinker 2023-03-29 | After a long wait, John Wick 4 is finally with us. But was it worth the wait, and is it a fitting swan song for one of the best action heroes in recent memory? Let's find out. Want to help support this channel? Check out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
Shazam: Fury of the Gods - The Sequel No One Wanted The Critical Drinker 2023-03-23 | So Shazam 2 is upon us and... well, it hasn't exactly gone down a storm. Join me for this review of the sequel nobody wanted or asked for. Link to my Rambo comic: indiegogo.com/projects/first-kill-graphic-novel#
Star Wars Is A Dead Franchise The Critical Drinker 2023-03-20 | So I was forcing myself to watch The Mandalorian the other day when the realisation hit me - Star Wars as a franchise is dead. Its been dying for a long time, but now there's no hiding it. Nobody cares about it anymore. It died because Disney killed it. Want to help support my work? Then check out my first comic on Indiegogo: indiegogo.com/projects/first-kill-graphic-novel#
The Drinker Recommends... The Whale The Critical Drinker 2023-03-16 | Brendan Fraser's seemingly unstoppable comeback continues with The Whale by Darren Aronofsky, which deservedly won him a Best Actor Oscar. Want to help support my work? Then check out my first comic book on Indiegogo: indiegogo.com/projects/first-kill-graphic-novel#
The Last of Us - Season 1 Full Review The Critical Drinker 2023-03-13 | Well, we made it to the end. But was it worth it? Did HBO's Last of Us manage to stick the landing, or did it crash and burn? Find out in this full review of Season 1. Want to help support this channel? Check out my first comic on Indiegogo: indiegogo.com/projects/first-kill-graphic-novel#
Creed III - Can It Go The Distance Without Rocky? The Critical Drinker 2023-03-09 | So Creed 3 is out, with Michael B Jordan directing for the first time, and its also the first movie in the series without Rocky Balboa to protect it. Can it get out from under Rocky's shadow, or will the franchise fall in the 3rd round? Want to help support this channel? Check out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
Puss In Boots: The Last Wish Destroys Modern Hollywood The Critical Drinker 2023-03-06 | Wow, who would have thought that a sequel to a not-especially-good animated Shrek spinoff from more than a decade ago, would turn out to be one of the best animated movies in years. Puss In Boots: The Last Wish is a fantastic movie that really took me by surprise, not to mention demolishing most of the awful tropes of modern Hollywood. Want to help support this channel? Check out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
Peter Pan & Wendy Looks Amazing! The Critical Drinker 2023-03-02 | Truly, we live in great days! Another classic story is being remade by Disney for Modern Audiences, and I'm all here for it. Join me as I take a look at the trailer for Peter Pan & Wendy.Want to support this channel? Then check out my novels on Amazon: amazon.com/stores/Will-Jordan/author/B00BCO7SA8?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
Nope - Yup (Sort Of) The Critical Drinker 2023-03-01 | Nope, the third movie in Jordan Peele's growing horror portfolio, is a movie I hadn't gotten around to seeing until recently. But what is it really about, what's it trying to say, and most importantly, is it any good? Let's find out. Want to help support this channel? Check out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
Ant Man 3 Will Make You Hate Movies The Critical Drinker 2023-02-21 | Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, the first film in Phase 5 of the MCU, is out. And its terrible! Join me as I delve deep into this quantum-level disaster. Want to help support this channel? Check out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
Oh No - The Marvels Delayed AGAIN! The Critical Drinker 2023-02-19 | Shocking news from Disney Marvel, everyone - Captain Marvel 2... sorry, The Marvels, has been delayed for a second time. Now we won't get to see Brie Larson's latest adventure until November. Want to help support this channel? Check out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
Picard Season 3 - Franchise Saviour, Or Too Little Too Late? The Critical Drinker 2023-02-18 | Well, I've seen Picard Season 3, and its time to give my honest opinion. Is it enough to turn Star Trek around, or too little too late? Want to help support this channel? Check out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
The Flash - No Way Home For The DCU? The Critical Drinker 2023-02-13 | So the first proper trailer for The Flash, starring Ezra Miller and Michael Keaton dropped last night. What does this mean for James Gunn's DCU, and can a movie with this much baggage possibly succeed? Let's take a look.Want to help support this channel? Check out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
Disney - An Empire In Collapse The Critical Drinker 2023-02-06 | Disney isn't looking too healthy these days, with massive financial losses, collapsing stock prices and internal power struggles threatening to tear the House of Mouse apart at the seams. How did this happen? Let's find out. Check out my first ever comic, A NEW KIND OF WAR, on Indiegogo: indiegogo.com/projects/first-kill-graphic-novel#
The Last of Us - There May Be Trouble Ahead The Critical Drinker 2023-01-31 | Well, we're three episodes into HBO's The Last Of Us TV show. What are my thoughts so far? Let's find out.
Production Hell - The Entire DCEU The Critical Drinker 2023-01-26 | Its not secret that the DCEU hasn't exactly been a roaring success, and the recent reshuffle that brought in James Gunn, and shunted out Henry Cavill and almost everyone else, got me thinking about how badly this whole franchise went wrong. Want to help support my work? Then check out my new official Rambo comic, A NEW KIND OF WAR, on Indiegogo: indiegogo.com/projects/first-kill-graphic-novel#
M3GAN - Fun And Freaky Horror Satire The Critical Drinker 2023-01-20 | Wow, a January horror movie that's actually smart, fun and enjoyable? Sign me up. I went into M3GAN with no real expectations, and was really impressed by how good it was. Want to help support my work? Then check out my Rambo comic on Indigegogo: indiegogo.com/projects/first-kill-graphic-novel#
Velma Is Complete And Utter Trash The Critical Drinker 2023-01-16 | Velma, written by Mindy Kaling and released on HBO, may be one of the worst shows I've ever seen. Join me as I break it down. Want to help support this channel? Check out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
Why Modern Movies Suck - They Hate Men (Part 1) The Critical Drinker 2023-01-13 | Masculine male characters seem to be a dying breed in modern movies. Why? Well, I've got a few ideas... Want to help support this channel? Check out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
Glass Onion - A Masterpiece Of Stupidity The Critical Drinker 2023-01-05 | Glass Onion, starring Daniel Craig and directed by Rian Johnson, is another self-indulgent whodunnit entry in a mostly terrible filmography. Join me as I break this mess down. Want to help support this channel? Check out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
The Drinker Reflects... 2022 Edition The Critical Drinker 2022-12-31 | It's that time of year again. With the clocks ticking down to midnight, grab a glass of the bubbly stuff and join me as I reflect on the highs and lows of 2022 in film, and what the year ahead might hold.
The Witcher: Blood Origin - Everything Wrong With Modern Media The Critical Drinker 2022-12-27 | Well, it seems the one thing everyone can agree on is that The Witcher: Blood Origin is absolute garbage. In fact, it basically represents everything wrong with modern entertainment. So let's take a look. Want to help support this channel? Check out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
Avatar 2 - The Best And Worst Of James Cameron The Critical Drinker 2022-12-20 | Avatar 2: The Way of Water is a movie 13 years in the making. Can it possibly live up to the expectations, or is it all just a billion dollar vanity project? Join me as I try to find out. Want to help support this channel? Check out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
Willow - Its A Total Disaster The Critical Drinker 2022-12-15 | Willow, the latest low-effort product on Disney+, is pretty much the personification of everything bad about modern writing. Join me as I take a look. Want to help support this channel? Check out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
