Critic of Everything

**WARNING: This podcast contains adult language and themes.*** Hot- tempered but talented Azealia Banks is re- branding herself with a new album and new videos for older songs.  Should she get a second chance? Can Cardi B make the transition from reality star to recording artist? And who's buying this all- natural Christina transformation? Nat & Kaija discuss the natural evolution of the diva, and when it's OK to stop making new music. Also: We want a Kanye greatest hits tour! We brainstorm the tour and wax poetic about Kanye's upcoming Wyoming album. Tell us what you think at https://acriticofeverything.wordpress.com/2018/04/09/podcast-companion-modern-divas/ !  Christina's No Makeup PaperMag Cover Story: http://www.papermag.com/christina-aguilera-transformation-2553214651.html It Isn't Easy Being Azealia Banks YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZcuWCfIyl8&t=337s

Special Guest Josh Thomas joins Nat to geek out over the beloved new Disney/ Marvel movie Black Panther. They discuss their story ideas, including: what could the sequels look like? Which characters should return? Who gets the love story? And what's the deal with the purple flowers? With great power comes great responsibility. Use it wisely, Marvel! Got your own fan theories? Tell us at @Critic_Of_Ev and acriticofeverything.wordpress.com!

What are we going to do about Netflix? The Critics examine Netflix's past, present and potential future. They compare and contrast Bright and Mudbound, Netflix's two big- budget feature films. Does Hollywood consider Netflix a major studio? Can the streaming pioneer compete against Disney? How does Netflix measure up to Hulu and Amazon? What does the future hold for TV? And what does "Netflix Original" mean, anyway? We don't have a crystal ball, but we do have some educated guesses (except for that last question. We know the answer). Outro: "Nobody Ever Watches The End Credits on Netflix", from the Joel McHale Show.

(Recorded Jan 25) For their first podcast, The Critics discuss the Oscars! Who is this mysterious Academy? How have movements like #OscarsSoWhite and #MeToo impacted the award? Should we even give a crap? Also: Octavia Spencer plays too many cleaning ladies, James Franco is a pervy UCLA professor and RuPaul puts it all in perspective. We didn't interview these people. We just wish we had.

The Critics unpack JT's SuperBowl Halftime performances and give an oral history of the man his mother once called "the most talented human ever to walk the Earth". We give a listen to Man of the Woods and showcase some high points (Supplies!) and low points (wtf is up with those song names?) and ponder what it means to be a white male pop star in 2018. BONUS: Alternative Justins featuring What Should We Do About Bruno Mars & Who should Halftime Superbowl Atlanta? LINKS: Justin Timberlake, Man Who Went Camping Once How White Pop Stars Use Black Artists What Artists Like Justin Timberlake Really Mean When They "return to their roots" The Six Most Awkward Sex Lyrics from Man of the Woods