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Two black girls reviewing films, starting with Disney Channel Original Movies. You can find us on Twitter @criticskingdom and on Instagram @thecriticskingdom. New episodes every Wednesday!

The Critics Kingdom


    • Oct 13, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 49m AVG DURATION
    • 76 EPISODES


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    Season 1 Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 56:30


    To finish off the first season, Chelsea and Nina make a top 10 list of their favorite and least favorite DCOM's. Let us know what yours are! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Jumping Ship - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 40:31


    To end the Lawrence Brothers Suite and the first season, Chelsea and Nina discuss the final Lawrence Brothers Suite, Jumping Ship and Nina tells us about her boat trip from hell and how Michael is still dumb. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Other Me - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 46:30


    Chelsea and Nina discuss the second movie in the Lawrence Brothers Suite, The Other Me and talk about how the scientists weren't actually the bad guys and how this whole movie is about patents. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Horse Sense - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 40:31


    This week Chelsea and Nina are culminating the first season with the Lawrence Brothers Suite starting with Horse Sense and talk about Michael being too damn old to act the way he does and borrowing money from family. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 42:37


    This week Chelsea and Nina discuss the Selena Gómez starring DCOM, Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie and talk about the weird chemistry and girls being allowed to play villains. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Stuck In The Suburbs - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 41:45


    This week Chelsea and Nina talk about the DCOM classic, Stuck In the Suburbs starring Brenda Song, Danielle Panabaker and Taran Killam and talk about redlining in suburbia and uniqueness. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Avalon High - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 44:11


    This week Chelsea and Nina discuss, Avalon High and talk about Meg Cabot, how this movie could have made a bigger splash and King Arthur. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Tiger Cruise - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 74:38


    This week Chelsea and Nina honor the 20th anniversary of September 11th, 2001 by reviewing, Tiger Cruise. They discuss Hayden Panettiere, patriotism and how the event changed America and is still having long lasting effects today. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Genius - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 52:53


    This week Chelsea and Nina discuss Genius and talk about a certain charm that seems to be missing in movies today --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Camp Rock 2: Final Jam - Disney a Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 39:37


    To finish off The Camp Rock Suite, Chelsea and Nina discuss Camp Rock 2: Final Jam and talk about ambition and classism. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Camp Rock - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 55:00


    This week Chelsea and Nina were joined by their friend Katie and reviewed the Camp Rock suite starting with Camp Rock where they talk about the fashions in 2008 and child stars. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Now You See It - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 42:06


    This week Chelsea and Nina review the classic Aly Michalka DCOM, Now You See It and talk about magic and the Ivy League. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Phantom of the Megaplex - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 59:20


    This week Chelsea and Nina discuss the classic DCOM, Phantom of the Megaplex and talk about the current film landscape and how going to the movies has changed.

    Jett Jackson: The Movie - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 69:24


    TW: Suicide. This week Chelsea and Nina are joined by their friend Christian Banda (you can follow him @thatboybanda) to discuss the DCOM classic, The Famous Jett Jackson: The Movie and talk about Lee Thompson Young's life and how important the show and movie were for young black boys. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide please call the National Suicide Hotline: 800-273-8255. Please also consider giving to The Lee Thompson Young Foundation which was created by Lee's parents to raise mental health awareness. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Zapped - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 47:29


    This week Chelsea and Nina reviewed the Zendaya suite ending with Zapped and discuss blended families and high school dynamics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Frenemies - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 40:16


    This week Chelsea and Nina are covering the Zendaya suite starting with Frenemies, they discuss how they could have made it a better anthology movie and how frenemies doesn't even make sense in this instance. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Kim Possible: A Sitch In Time - Disney Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 48:58


    This week Chelsea and Nina discuss the first Kim Possible film, A Sitch In Time and talk about how the show meant so much to a generation and women in power.

    Even Stevens Movie - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 59:20


    This week Chelsea and Nina discuss the classic DCOM, The Even Stevens Movie and talk about how reality tv has changed since the early aughts and the focus on wealth as well as the black girl luxury movement.

    Rip Girls - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 37:30


    This week Chelsea and Nina discuss the Camila Belle classic, Rip Girls and talk about identity and friendship.

    High School Musical 2 - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 45:45


    This week Chelsea and Nina review the highly anticipated sequel to the DCOM classic, High School Musical 2 and talk about its class commentary and how none of Troy's friends are real.

    Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 40:04


    This week Chelsea and Nina discuss the finale of the High School Musical suite, Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure and discuss working in entertainment and moving to NYC.

    Princess Protection Program - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 54:11


    This week Chelsea and Nina discuss the Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez classic DCOM, Princess Protection Program and talk about the erasure of Louisiana culture and royalty. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Eddie's Million Dollar Cook-Off - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 72:52


    This week Chelsea and Nina discuss the classic food DCOM, Eddie's Million Dollar Cook-Off and talk about gendering in language and the rise in foodie culture. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Miracle in Lane 2 - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 51:07


    This week Chelsea and Nina discuss the Frankie Muniz classic DCOM, Miracle in Lane 2 and talk about how God can appear as well as sibling relationships. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Teen Beach 2 - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 38:46


    Chelsea and Nina review the second movie in the Teen Beach canon and discuss tropical high school culture and what this film could have done better. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Teen Beach Movie - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 70:12


    Surf's Up! This week Chelsea and Nina kick off summer with the beloved DCOM classic, Teen Beach Movie and discuss feminism and why teen/YA media is so dark now. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Stepsister from Planet Weird - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 42:53


    This week Chelsea and Nina reviewed the DCOM classic, Stepsister from Planet Weird, and discuss why these parents moved on so soon and aliens. TW: we discuss disordered eating in this episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Jump In! - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 37:27


    This week, Chelsea and Nina discuss the Keke Palmer and Corbin Bleu starring DCOM, Jump In! And talk about the black girl lineage of Double Dutch and the films portrayal of Brooklyn. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Descendants 3 - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 38:21


    This week Chelsea and Nina discuss The Descendants 3 and how they should have used different musical influences and expanded the characters interior lives. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Descendants 2 - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 46:23


    This week Chelsea and Nina discuss The Descendants 2, and talk about black women as villains and why Ben and Mal are getting married so young. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Quints - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 48:48


    This week Chelsea and Nina discuss the Kimberly J. Brown starring DCOM, Quints, and talk about first generation college students and parenting. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    You Wish! - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 41:42


    This week Chelsea and Nina discuss the AJ Trauth and LaLaine starring DCOM, You Wish! We discuss Vanessa Carlton's “A Thousand Miles” and the magical negro trope. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Tru Confessions - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 57:42


    This week Chelsea and Nina discuss the DCOM classic, Tru Confessions and talk about the lack of representation of differently able people and how we need to be doing more in the media. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 50:03


    This week Chelsea and Nina discuss the DCOM based on the popular animated series, Phineas and Ferb, and talk about kids as inventors and conformity. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Zenon: Z3 - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 46:01


    To finish off the Zenon suite, Chelsea and Nina discuss, Zenon: Z3 and critique how Zenon never really fails but how is open to checking her exceptional child privilege. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Zenon: The Zequel - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 38:25


    Continuing with the Zenon Suite with, Chelsea and Nina discuss Zenon: The Zequel, Disney's first ever DCOM sequel, and wonder why no one listens to Zenon by this point. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 49:12


    Ceetus-Lepeedus! This week Chelsea and Nina reviewed the full Zenon suite starting with the original, Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century. They discussed how the slang and vernacular are macro well done and how ahead of its time the focus on sustainability was. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Cadet Kelly - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 58:16


    This week Chelsea and Nina discuss the Hilary Duff and Christy Carlson Romano classic, Cadet Kelly! We get into children need structure and the military's impact on the US. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Motocrossed - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 56:28


    This week, Chelsea and Nina discuss the classic DCOM spin on Twelfth Night and how father daughter movies tend to solely be about sports. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Luck of the Irish - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 43:42


    Happy St. Patrick's Day to celebrate Nina and Chelsea discuss the Ryan Merriman classic DCOM, The Luck of the Irish and how immigrants and identity have been perceived in the past versus now. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Double Teamed - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 52:42


    This week, Chelsea and Nina discussed the classic basketball DCOM, Double Teamed and discuss women in sports, the WNBA and how women can compete for things that aren't the attention of men. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Cheetah Girls One World - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 48:19


    The final installment in The Cheetah Girls suite, Chelsea and Nina discuss The Cheetah Girls 3 and how our Cheetah's have basically become Global Getdown and how this story taking place in India feels like cinematic voyeurism and just a backdrop with no real connection to the girls. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Cheetah Girls 2 - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 54:22


    Continuing with The Cheetah Girls suite, Chelsea and Nina discuss, The Cheetah Girls 2 and the erasure of the blackness from the first one and also ask why are they in Barcelona?

    The Cheetah Girls - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 119:09


    The Cheetah Girls suite is here! To kick it off, Chelsea and Nina have assembled a black girl panel with their friends, Lisa and Jasmine to discuss the impact of The Cheetah Girls on culture and their lives, they also get into the colorism that is present in the film and Hollywood at large and how musicians get swindled by record labels through contracts to this day. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Color of Friendship - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 66:16


    This week Chelsea and Nina review the Emmy award winning DCOM, The Color of Friendship and discuss apartheid, interracial friendships with a side of politics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Let It Shine - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 47:51


    This week, Chelsea and Nina discuss the Tyler James Williams, Trevor Jackson and Coco Jones starring DCOM, Let It Shine. They reminisce about 2012 fashions and whether rap is only accepted when it's content is deemed suitable. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Proud Family Movie - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 62:15


    This week Chelsea and Nina celebrate the Disney classic animated show, The Proud Family by reviewing its series finale, The Proud Family Movie. They discuss how we need more black animated shows and voiceover actors and just how well it was written and related to real life it still is. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Up, Up and Away - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 59:40


    Happy Black History Month! To kick it off, Chelsea and Nina review the classic superhero DCOM, Up, Up and Away directed by and starring Robert Townsend and featuring Sherman Hemsley. They discuss the impact of seeing black superhero's for the first time and the joy in having a black movie where being black is a part of it but not the main plot. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Brink! - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 47:12


    When you woke up this morning did you say today I'm going to talk or did you say today I'm going to skate? This week, Chelsea and Nina review the Erik Von Detten starring classic DCOM, Brink! It made us reminisce on the 90's trends and wonder do the kids even in-line skate anymore? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Pixel Perfect - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 37:42


    This week Chelsea and Nina discuss the Ricky Ullman starring, Pixel Perfect and whether it was the predecessor to Ex Machina. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Get A Clue - Disney Channel Original Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 56:03


    This week Chelsea and Nina discuss the Lindsay Lohan and Brenda Song starring DCOM, Get A Clue. This fashionable and fun whodunnit still holds up well today. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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