The Critic (1994)
The Critic is an American prime time animated series created by writing partners Al Jean and Mike Reiss, who had previously worked as writers and showrunners on The Simpsons. The show follows the life of a 36-year-old film critic from New York named Jay Sherman, voiced by Jon Lovitz. 23 episodes were produced, first broadcast on ABC in 1994 and finishing its original run on Fox in 1995.
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Episode 1 - X-Men
Release Date: 2000-12-12Jay talks about his rise and fall from fame and introduces his new make-up lady, Jennifer.
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Episode 2 - Mission: Impossible 2, Gladiator, Gone in 60 Seconds"
Release Date: 2000-12-12Jay reviews the best movies from the year 2000 in a beach-themed studio (since all public beaches have banned Jay until he loses 20 pounds) and gets an unexpected visit from Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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Episode 3 - Pokemon 2000, The Patriot
Release Date: 2000-01-01Jay pans The Patriot with special guest Pikachu (from the Pokémon video games, TV shows, and movies), whom he outs. All the while, Jay tries to prove to Jennifer he is nice enough to date.
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Episode 4 - Perfect Storm, Star Wars, Titanic, The Sixth Sense
Release Date: 2000-01-30Jay takes Jennifer to his favorite restaurant.
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Episode 5 - Out of Africa, Silence Of The Lambs, On the Waterfront
Release Date: 2001-03-30Jay does a "Coming Attractions" episode dedicated to the Academy Awards.
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Episode 6 - Sleepy Hollow, Pulp Fiction
Release Date: 2001-04-28Jay's date with Jennifer goes awry.
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Episode 7 - Cast Away, The Legend of Bagger Vance
Release Date: 2001-05-15Jay discusses his favorite movies of the year 2000.
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Episode 8 - Harry Potter, Planet of the Apes
Release Date: 2001-05-22Jay discusses upcoming film releases and has a romantic date with Jennifer.
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Episode 9 - Broadway
Release Date: 2001-06-20Because he hasn't seen any films worth reviewing recently, Jay does an episode about Broadway shows.
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Episode 10 - Pearl Harbor
Release Date: 2001-09-14Jay discusses the summer movies of 2001 and gets mistook for Shrek.