#the critic

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There are currently TWELVE official upcoming projects for Lesley! It's time for a little update!

FILMS:

THE CRITIC, a period thriller based on Anthony Quinn’s classic novel Curtain Call, with Ian McKellen and Gemma Arterton (out 13 September 2024)

COLD STORAGE, a virus thriller with Liam Neeson and Vanessa Redgrave (out June 2025)

QUEER, the Luca Guadagnino’s film adaptation of William S. Burrough’S novel, with Daniel Craig (date TBD)

MIDWINTER BREAK, the Polly Findlay’s debut feature, with Ciaran Hinds (date TBD)

MR BURTON, a biopic covering the early years of Richard Burton, with Toby Jones (date TBD)

WINTER OF THE CROW, a Cold War thriller (date TBD)

SERIES:

SHERWOOD S02 (BBC One, out 25 August 2024)

MOONFLOWER MURDERS, the sequel to MAGPIE MURDERS (PBS, out 15 September 2024)

GROTESQUERIE, the new Ryan Murphy horror series (FX, out 25 September 2024)

DISCLAIMER, the Alfonso Cuarón’s series, with Cate Blanchett (Apple TV+, out 11 October 2024)

CITADEL S02 (Prime Video, date TBD)

THEATRE:

OEDIPUS, a new adaptation created by Robert Icke after Sophocles, with Mark Strong (Wyndham’s Theatre, from 4 October 2024)

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The Critic behind the scenes

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The Critic - 1.13 - A Pig Boy and His Dog

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Lineup w/ the whole crew!

Reposting so more people can see the additional characters.

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The Critic's Arrival

It appears we've been visited by some sort of critic. We didn't order any critic! Are you a film critic? Food critic?

"The name's THE Critic- get it right! I ridicule, just out of spite! And now you've got me at your door, You've no idea what you're in for! For I'm The Critic, that's no ruse! I'm here to criticize all youse!"

Oh? You're here to criticize us...? I don't think I like whatever it is you're imply- oh, he's already invited himself in. Okay! So, Mr. The Critic, can I... get you something to drink, I guess? We certainly have a lot of water.

"That's all you offer? You're the worst! Good thing I've not much of a thirst! This living room... it's oh so drab. And are you serious? A CRAB? Your home decor is just no good. I'd burn this poster if I could! You must have all been in the dark, For not a soul likes Wonder Park!"

Come on... Boomer the Ride Tester is funny... right? Is there anything else we can do to make your stay more comfortable? And maybe make you more polite?

"I hope my message makes you cry: This home of yours is much too dry!"

Is that so? At least here in Wet-Dry World, that's easy to fix! I'll just activate this Crystal Tap and raise the water...

"This isn’t any better yet. The whole affair’s now far too wet!"

Oh... how about a more neutral level?

"The moisture level’s at its middle, But I’m afraid, too late too little! You just can't seem to be a winner! Now, with that done, let's have some dinner!"

Okay, I've been trying to be polite, but you can't just be mean to us and expect to receive a free meal for it! Spikey's only made enough potatoes au gratin for us mods!

"Oh, THAT'S the stench? It's just some gratin? I could have sworn something was rotten! I see you're near fed up with me, And knowing that fills me with glee!"

Why are you doing this, The Critic? Why us? What did we do to you?

"Well, here's what's written in my log: You lot all run a Tumblr blog! Where posts are foolish, simply silly, Goofy creatures willy-nilly! You don't need to be analytic To know you're talking to The Critic. It's how I live, it's what I do. I've come here to criticize YOU!"

Hey. Words really hurt, you know that, The Critic? But no matter what you say, you can't break our spirits! We'll post what we want no matter what you say!

"Now comes the part I love the most... rescinding your license to post!"

OUR POSTING LICENSE?! The only thing that legally allows us to post about funny pretend creatures online... you're a monster! Unhand that license this instant!

"Ha ha! Hee hee! It's too much fun! And with that, I'll be on the run! Your permit's all I need to rob. I hope you've got a backup job!"

He's gone. That utter fiend... without our posting license, we're nothing. He's right. We'll need a new job. After all this time, we'll need to return to where it all began, where all of us met for the first time, and where we all worked before starting this blog, but it was never relevant so we never mentioned it...

...the TROUT HATCHERY! See you there...

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A redraw of Waterloo World's end credits pic and some other stuff I either forgot to post or felt I should add from recently! (Like I'm so mad I forgot to post this Boyd one I was so happy with it!!!) I took the liberty of changing the expressions in the first one bc they all looked a little TOO dead for a "Thank you"/"Congratulations" screen so I hope it still does it justice!

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The New Yorker, February 28, 1994, artwork by Michael Kupperman

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Alfred Enoch and Ben Barnes behind the scenes of The Critic 🎭

Now playing in theaters everywhere

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is this the "cool war" i keep hearing about

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LESLEY MANVILLE as Annabel Land THE CRITIC (2024, dir. Anand Tucker)

In cinemas on the 13th of September, 2024

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Jason Isaacs at The Critic film premiere in London.

Photographer - Rob Takoda Photography.

https://www.instagram.com/robtakodaofficial

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The Critic - 1.10 - Dr. Jay

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Adult Animated TV Shows

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"That's right! It's me, Adipose Fin. From Trout."

Adipose Fin! You're alive? You're sapient?

"Yeah, it's true. Whenever you see an adipose fin, be it on a trout, a catfish, a smelt, you name it, that's me. I've been all over. I've seen it all. What's got you down?"

Oh, Adipose Fin, it feels so hopeless. We lost our posting license, and now we can't post about obscure video game creatures anymore. But we can't talk about obscure fish parts here at the hatchery, either! It feels hopeless... useless...

"Hey, let me tell you. I know a thing or two about 'useless'. I was thought to be vestigial for a good while! And I know that this situation, it ain't hopeless. Go back there. Post what you want. Be happy."

But we can't! Not without our posting license!

"Buddy. There's no such thing. You never had one. Never needed one. This The Critic guy, I know his type. Got that golden voice, and the confidence to back it up. Guys like that can prey on your insecurities, make you believe whatever they want. But posting doesn't come from a license. It comes from inside. Always has."

Wow... so we could post right now, huh? Just like that? Thank you, Adipose Fin! Thank you so much! You've saved the blog!

"Heh, no problem. Good luck out there. Take it easy."

The power to post... I think I know just how to use it right now.

Name: The Critic

Debut: ???

Hello, The Critic. So nice of you to join us for a post. The jig is up! We know your tricks, and you can't keep us down! What do you think of that?

"I can't believe it... this can't be! You disobey The Critic? ME?! What most deplorable rat-finks! You want to know what this guy thinks?

I think it SUCKS!

AIIIIEEEEE!"

Goodbye, The Critic. Despite everything, you taught us a valuable lesson... wait, no you didn't, it was Adipose Fin that did. You just came into our house and insulted us. Rot in Hell, The Critic!