# Versus: Michael VS The Critics

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Podcast: [Film Threat](https://stenobird.com/podcast/film-threat-872373)
Published: 2026-04-27T18:46:00+00:00
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## Resource

Michael is a hit with audiences, so why are the critics calling it a bad movie? Chris Gore and Alan Ng are joined by The Angry Badger, Nerd Cookies, Derek Anderson, Verbal Riot, Blaine from Criticless, and Steph from My Nerdy Home. Hilarity ensues? 0:00 Intro 1:59 Box Office 3:46 Michael Vs. Critics 32:32 Influencers Vs. Critics 52:44 Super Chats 55:40 James Bond Casting 1:02:18 House of Dragons Season 3 Trailer 1:06:18 Pawn Star Wars 1:10:38 Gina Carano Coming Back to Star Wars 1:20:04 Mandalorian and Grogu 1:29:50 Rob Schneider on Comedy 1:36:50 Robert Kirkman on Gender-Swap 1:46:36 Fall of Hollywood 1:46:10 Final Comments 1:53:46 Outro

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