List of The Nostalgia Critic episodes
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The Nostalgia Critic
is a Web review series hosted by Doug Walker. The series began in July 2007 on YouTube, but after having a large amount of his episodes removed from YouTube, those, along with new ones, started appearing in April 2008 on thatguywiththeglasses.com
and have been airing there ever since. Most episodes center on movies that were poorly received by critics. Not all of his reviews are negative, as he sometimes positively reviews some films, TV shows and top 11 countdowns.
The episode entries are laid out as follows:
Correct for latest episode to be released at time of writing. The series is ongoing and new episodes will be released over time.
The episode number. Length of the episode, in "minutes:seconds" format. The date the episode was released. Where applicable, release dates are based on their first posting on That Guy with the Glasses, and not their original release on YouTube.
TV channel. Episode 47 is the first to be filmed in widescreen, which became standard thereafter. A new episode format was added with Episode 62, Old VS. New, in which two versions of the same intellectual property are compared and rated against each other. The year 2009 introduced crossovers with other Channel Awesome video producers, starting in episode 47.
films. This was followed by a special 100th Episode, in which he reviewed the infamous Battlefield Earth
.
In July, he reviewed The Room
, but the review was taken down by the film's distributor Wiseau-Films
for copyright infringement
, to which he posted a response in a skit titled "The Tommy Wiseau Show", that mocks Wiseau for taking down the review. The review was eventually posted back on the site on December 2010.
The Nostalgia Critic
The Nostalgia Critic is a web television series starring Doug Walker as the eponymous reviewer. The series was initially launched on YouTube before moving to an independent site, That Guy with the Glasses, run by production company Channel Awesome...
is a Web review series hosted by Doug Walker. The series began in July 2007 on YouTube, but after having a large amount of his episodes removed from YouTube, those, along with new ones, started appearing in April 2008 on thatguywiththeglasses.com
That Guy with the Glasses
That Guy with the Glasses is a website that mostly showcases satirical reviews of movies and video games. It primarily stars Chicago native Douglas Darien "Doug" Walker as "That Guy with the Glasses". The founder and administrator of the site is Michael Michaud, CEO of the parent company Channel...
and have been airing there ever since. Most episodes center on movies that were poorly received by critics. Not all of his reviews are negative, as he sometimes positively reviews some films, TV shows and top 11 countdowns.
Key
The episode list is divided into years, based on the date of release:| Year | Episodes | |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 42 | |
| 2009 | 52 | |
| 2010 | 49 | |
| 2011 | 43 | |
The episode entries are laid out as follows:
| # | Title | Length | Release date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | "Episode Title" | mm:ss | ||
| Brief description of the episode. | ||||
Correct for latest episode to be released at time of writing. The series is ongoing and new episodes will be released over time.
The episode number. Length of the episode, in "minutes:seconds" format. The date the episode was released. Where applicable, release dates are based on their first posting on That Guy with the Glasses, and not their original release on YouTube.
Season 1 (2008)
The character of the Nostalgia Critic and the format of the series developed over the initial episodes. The Critic is uncharacteristically hyper in the first episode as compared to later episodes. This became the springboard for the character Chester A. Bum (also played by Walker) and the Bum Reviews (using additional elements from episode nine). The Bum speed talks through movies. The Critic is first seen sitting in his chair in the second episode. This episode is also the first time he wields his gun and in which his "Hello, I'm the Nostalgia Critic. I remember it so you don't have to." catchphrase is first used. The character's appearance is defined in the fourth episode. Episode seven features the first "Top 11" list along with the catchphrase "Why Top 11? Because I like to go one step beyond."| # | Title | Length | Release date |
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Season 2 (2009)
The first month of the 2009 episodes was dubbed "Nickelodeon Month" during which the Nostalgia Critic exclusively reviewed related programs from the NickelodeonNickelodeon (TV channel)
Nickelodeon, often simply called Nick and originally named Pinwheel, is an American children's channel owned by MTV Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom International. The channel is primarily aimed at children ages 7–17, with the exception of their weekday morning program block aimed at preschoolers...
TV channel. Episode 47 is the first to be filmed in widescreen, which became standard thereafter. A new episode format was added with Episode 62, Old VS. New, in which two versions of the same intellectual property are compared and rated against each other. The year 2009 introduced crossovers with other Channel Awesome video producers, starting in episode 47.
| # | Title | Length | style="background-color: #FF8080;" width="20%"| Release date |
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Season 3 (2010)
The first month of the 2010 episodes was dubbed Schwarzenegger Month during which the Critic exclusively reviewed Arnold SchwarzeneggerArnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger is an Austrian-American former professional bodybuilder, actor, businessman, investor, and politician. Schwarzenegger served as the 38th Governor of California from 2003 until 2011....
films. This was followed by a special 100th Episode, in which he reviewed the infamous Battlefield Earth
Battlefield Earth (film)
Battlefield Earth is a 2000 American science fiction film adapted from L. Ron Hubbard's novel of the same name. It was directed by Roger Christian, and stars John Travolta, Forest Whitaker, and Barry Pepper...
.
In July, he reviewed The Room
The Room (film)
The Room is a 2003 independent drama film starring Tommy Wiseau, who also wrote, directed, and produced the feature. In addition to Wiseau, the principal cast includes Juliette Danielle, Greg Sestero, Philip Haldiman, Kyle Vogt, Carolyn Minnott, and Robyn Paris...
, but the review was taken down by the film's distributor Wiseau-Films
Tommy Wiseau
Tommy Wiseau is a screenwriter, director, producer, executive producer, and actor. He is the founder of the film production company Wiseau Films. Wiseau is best known for his film The Room which has been described as "one of the worst movies ever made" and has gained cult film status...
for copyright infringement
Copyright infringement
Copyright infringement is the unauthorized or prohibited use of works under copyright, infringing the copyright holder's exclusive rights, such as the right to reproduce or perform the copyrighted work, or to make derivative works.- "Piracy" :...
, to which he posted a response in a skit titled "The Tommy Wiseau Show", that mocks Wiseau for taking down the review. The review was eventually posted back on the site on December 2010.
| # | Title | Length | Release date |
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Season 4 (2011)
The first month of the 2011 episodes was dubbed "Sequel Month" during which the Critic reviews sequels to films he already covered that have almost exclusively negative response from both film critics and film buffs alike. Starting with episode 148, the list of future NC episodes was no longer published ahead of time, breaking a tradition Walker had kept since the start.| # | Title | Length | Release date |
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Nostalgia Critic Specials
Nostalgia Critic Specials are official episodes of the series that are not reviews.| # | Title | Length | Release date |
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Doug's Countdown Specials
These episodes are not part of the series, but are instead Doug Walker giving his views on movies.| # | Title | Length | Release date |
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Cancelled or postponed episodes
- The "Nickelodeon Month" in January 2009 was supposed to end with an episode on game shows, but as the Critic states on the SNICK episode, he could not find quality footage from programs other than the already reviewed Double Dare. The episode was replaced by Good Burger.
- A review of NewsiesNewsiesNewsies is a 1992 Disney musical film starring Christian Bale, David Moscow, and Bill Pullman. Robert Duvall and Ann-Margret also appeared in supporting roles. The movie is widely claimed to have gained a cult following after its initial failure at the box office...
was replaced with Rocky IV since the Nostalgia Chick expressed interest in reviewing it. - An Old vs. New of War of the Worlds was planned, but as the Critic explains in "Next Top 11 NC F*ck-ups", he found both the 1953 filmThe War of the Worlds (1953 film)The War of the Worlds is a 1953 science fiction film starring Gene Barry and Ann Robinson. It was the first on-screen loose adaptation of the H. G. Wells classic novel of the same name...
and the 2005 filmWar of the Worlds (2005 film)War of the Worlds is a 2005 American science fiction film adaptation of H. G. Wells' novel of the same name, directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Josh Friedman and David Koepp. It is one of three film adaptations of War of the Worlds released that year, alongside The Asylum's version and...
underwhelming while re-watching them, and pulled the plug on the episode. - Drop ZoneDrop Zone (film)Drop Zone is a 1994 action movie directed by John Badham. It stars Wesley Snipes, Gary Busey and Yancy Butler.-Plot:Aboard a commercial airliner, U.S...
was replaced by Ernest Scared Stupid because the Critic decided to spend the whole month of October 2010 reviewing horror films. It is currently unknown if he'll ever review it. - Doug Walker has stated in his "Top 10 Movies That I Hate But Everybody Else Loves" that he intended to do a review of Matilda (1996), but had cancelled it due to angered feedback from audiences.
- In his review of The HauntingThe Haunting (1999 film)The Haunting is a 1999 remake of the 1963 horror film of the same name. Both films are based on the novel The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson, published in 1959. The Haunting was directed by Jan de Bont and stars Liam Neeson, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Owen Wilson and Lili Taylor...
, the Critic originally planned an Old Vs. New of the 1963 film and the 1999 remake. But, after watching the remake, cancelled it because the remake was so terrible, it would lose every category.
Appearances and interviews
- Doug Walker has appeared as a guest on "Fantasy Movie Memories", a web series that talks about the classic fantasy films.
- He acted in a PBS commercial for the documentary "Make 'em Laugh".
- Walker was interviewed by the Channel Awesome members, Benzaie and Handsome Tom (formerly of ScrewAttackScrewAttackScrewAttack . is a video game-related website that showcases original entertainment for an audience of video game enthusiasts. Its content is also shown on GameTrailers and IGN...
).