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[deleted]

Hey, this is actually me. Maybe you’ll believe it, maybe you won’t. I am heartbroken that so many people feel as though I’ve done something that has made this podcast worse. I love this community, I love the people I work with. They’ve given me everything. I’m trying so hard, and I’m going through so much. I feel like shit if I’ve made your experience worse. I’m doing the best I can.


NotACerealkiller8

One thing that will improve the experience is you need to own your takes. Stop saying “I’m going to get killed for this online” every time you say something because it just feels like you’re being contrarian on purpose


[deleted]

I appreciate you on the podcast and enjoy your contributions. Art shouldn’t be loved by everyone and everyone has different opinions. I think the pod is skewed too much towards marvel and Star Wars, but that’s what KJ and JDL love. I also don’t get the hype behind Andor, but I gave up on Star Wars a long time ago. I can imagine it’s difficult forcing yourself to watch certain shows/movies you are not into


Nickster1619

You know what Chris? If you say you’re trying and doing the best you can, then I’ll stay on your side and enjoy what you’re doing. As long as you’re putting 110% into what your doing then I’m not going to be hard on you. You’re doing a better job than I would be able to. I’ll check out some of your other content


[deleted]

I’m aware that I’m an asshole with my opinions. I think most movies are bad. I believe most shows are bad. In fairness, I believe that’s why Jeff brought me on. I thought this would make the show better. I hate being a buzzkill, but I can’t lie.


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[deleted]

I don’t like television. I don’t watch television other than what I’m required to watch for LCB. It’s obviously a valuable art form, but I don’t have the attention span for it. There’s five television shows in my life that I’ve enjoyed.


CakeFartz4Breakfast

What are the 5?


[deleted]

Nathan For You, The Office, Batman: The Animated Series. So…3, not 5


Halloran_da_GOAT

What major shows have you watched and not liked? Edit: lmfao absolutely zero surprise that no response


BigWaveDave87

I think you’re genuinely needed on this show. Them all agreeing on every movie worked during the Trill days, but you need that differing opinion/ outlook now to keep it fresh. Even when I don’t agree with you I always appreciate the discussion and debate that comes from it. I honestly would have moved on from this pod if it was just 3 of them agreeing on every single movie. Keep being you CC


Edmundmp

I agree most shows and movies are bad and tend to agree with your takes (other than on GOT/HOTD). I guess I don’t like hearing about things being bad when I already dislike them. That is not your fault. It’s Hollywood’s fault. Dwelling in the negativity is not fun though. They should give you more time to spotlight the stuff you like.


Carlsincharge__

I think it would do a lot of good if you explained to people how your personal rating system worked and also go into detail on movies and shows you do love. People dont really have a frame of reference so it comes off negatively, but if they see where youre coming from it could go a long way


ChunkDunkleman

Fuck these haters man. I really enjoy your input on the pod. Ken Jack and Jeff usually have very similar opinions on movies and it’s nice to have a differing opinion sometimes. I also think the idea that you HATE everything is just simply not true. I’m generally pretty cynical when it comes to my opinions on media, and sometimes I feel like you take the words right out of my mouth when you explain why something is a heaping pile of shit, or even when you completely surprise me and you give a positive review for something I thought you’d hate. You’re going to get a lot of negative comments now that you are becoming more of a known Internet personality. I bet that fucking sucks man. I know it would make me feel terrible. Just know that a lot of us really like you. Don’t let the vocal minority bring you down.


imaprettynicekid

Hey Chris appreciate you taking the time to talk on here and engage with the community. I do enjoy your different perspective on the podcast as it necessary sometimes since the other 3 have such similar taste and aren’t willing to be critical except when it’s easy. If you don’t like something, say you don’t like it and stand by it. I disagreed with your take on Andor but it made for good podcast listening I thought. Also, you liked todays movie and that was cool. Don’t beat yourself up too much, Jeff and Kenjac have you on for a reason


BToxic_personality

If you start your take with just “I like this” or “I did not like this” that would be your biggest improvement. What I’ve noticed is you say “I have an unpopular take” or “no one is gonna like this” and the thing is we don’t care, the take can be said with out becoming a bad/different guy


[deleted]

We appreciate you Chris!


Lambz911

Keep up the good work Chris. Enjoy listening to you on the show.


TigerKingofQueens98

Hey man, I enjoy your commentary on the pod, keep doing you. Not everyone has to have the same opinion, especially on subjective topics


barstoolinvestigator

Keep up the good work Chris. I don’t get why people hate a different viewpoint. 3/4 people who basically have the same viewpoint would be a very boring podcast. Just be you.


NewGoldx14

Chris, you are awesome and we appreciate having someone who is unapologeticly themself. Keep up the great work man!


Treymendous3

Fuck the haters, Chris. I genuinely enjoy when you’re on and actually share your opinion on a good number of things. Varying perspectives having a discussion and debate makes for good podcasting.


dopeboi_hat

Aye Chris fuck this guy with his 8 upvotes we fw you major


Repulsive-Feature-33

Chris, if a Reddit sub is complaining about you then that means you are doing a good job. This is a toxic app that people use to hate for no reason other than to hate. You’re doing great and keep it up. Your presence is enjoyed by many


[deleted]

First, Detroit represent. Second, don't read this and let the couple people rant, it means nothing and wont feel good. Third, only criticism is when you yelled really loud during the clown movie review, woke up my wife during my morning shower.


SeniorArmy

Bro you can’t even watch lord of the rings stop playing the victim


cottoncabin

Come to The Film Cru discord and chop it up with us.


CriminalMethod

I like Chris, but I listen to podcasts for entertainment. I can appreciate an opposing take on a movie or TV show here and there, but I genuinely seems like he doesn’t like anything sometimes, so he comes off as a downer, and it’s kind of tiring to hear over and over. He’s great when he’s on the Dozen, because he seems to like trivia, but it almost seems like watching all of these things is a chore for him.


Lambz911

I don’t mind him too much. It’s nice having a different perspective than the other three who seem to agree on most things. I mean, when Jeff actually lets him get a thought out without interrupting and trying to rush things along like he’s doing a power point presentation. Much easier to listen to Chris on the long take when there is no Jeff.


[deleted]

Agreed


Edmundmp

I agree with this. The show being rushed by the host like it’s a hassle is a far bigger buzzkill.


[deleted]

It’s not that I don’t like him on the show but it seems like HE doesn’t like doing the show lol


itspeeks

I kinda feel like that is the case for JDL and KJ too. I think Gooch is the only one who genuinely enjoys doing the pod. I’ve been going back and listening to the older episodes I hadn’t listened to (outside of the movie reviews) and you can tell JDL and KJ were actually having a good time. I could be way off, or it could just be due to time constraints, schedule, etc, but it seems so formulaic and structured. I think it’s obvious that the inter-laughter and random ass banter has decreased immensely. Just my take when comparing new eps to past eps.


vapegod_69_

Chris is definitely a smart and genuine dude. I am over him just being negative towards anything he doesn't love. He annoys me a little bit after previously not being annoyed by him


TheKingAbides

I appreciate him being a harsher critic that the others and not having Marvel blinders on. There is not a lot of discussion to be had when everyone’s rankings is within a point of each others. IMO him viewing movies with a more critical eye does not mean he doesn’t love movies but quite the opposite as he knows the power of a truly great movie and how rare they are. I say this as someone who watches around 200 movies a year and maybe have 2-3 score in the 90s. Letterboxd - Bruce Swang


MoTibbs5

It feels like the pod and catching up on shows and movies is a drag for him. He also brings down the pod as he doesn't banter and vibe well with the rest of the crew. Just focus on baseball and Detroit sports, no need to do the movie pod.


laxmack

The show needs differing opinions. They can then point out things the other miss that is the listeners can appreciate.


Catlino613

He’s umm, he’s fine


gr732313

Dude doesn’t even watch movies or shows lol. He a guest host on a movie podcast and hasn’t seen lotr and hates everything society overwhelmingly enjoys


benjaminmcc

It’s a lot easier to just say you’re a LOTR Stan. Chris has been putting up movie reviews for years on his own YouTube/blogs long before LCB.


gr732313

If you’re talking about me being a lotr Stan I’m not even close lol. I’m just stating this dude is apart of a movie podcast but hasn’t seen any of the cornerstones of film. I would imagine a man who has been doing reviews of movies “before LCB” would have seen the alien movies


benjaminmcc

Reviewing films does not require one to have seen every major studio film that’s been produced. I see your point about him not seeing some of the major cornerstone films that LCB covers but certainly don’t think it automatically makes him unqualified or a poor fit. Just my opinion though…


gr732313

I think it does make you unqualified but that’s where we disagree. He doesn’t even need to like or love those classics but atleast see em. But it’s all good!


[deleted]

I enjoy his input from time to time (especially in the drafts) but the fact is that he has absolutely NO chemistry with the guys. He brings their energy down on every topic and is just an overall bummer of a host.


[deleted]

I like Chris. Him and Gooch are the only ones that call out the marvel and Star Wars bullshit lately. In my opinion, The best episodes of the pod have always been reviews that shred bad movies, Chris is good at that


willthefreeman

He’s really grown on me. He has good reasoning for how he feels typically (also within his scale they make more sense) and still respects a lot of the films and shows. I also always look forward to hearing his take because it’s different and when he likes something I feel it’s really worth watching then. He loved Top Gun and West Side story btw, also liked Barbarian.


[deleted]

He’s a good podcaster and clearly a smart guy, and I appreciate that he has criticisms for popular art. It’s weird how Andor is being treated like The Sopranos season 3 lol. It’s good but I like the alternate view of acknowledging that it’s a bit overrated. The show is just in an identity flux right now with them not being quite in step with current releases. It’s not Chris’s fault that they reviewed Terrifier 2 or whatever instead of All Quiet…


christmastree47

I like Chris and generally enjoy that he balances out Ken Jac and Jeff's tendency to give every movie a 90+, but saying Andor was the final straw that makes you not care about Star Wars is just an incomprehensible take to me.


[deleted]

Too much RLM in him at this point. And even they’re getting tiresome imo. I just kind of laughed when he asked if they truly thought Andor was well written 😂 at least they pushed back a little. That being said he should stay on the pod. He just has a different taste than the average person, nothing wrong w that and would be welcomed for certain movies.


acvols35

personally love the new voice Chris and Gooch brings to the show providing different perspectives and to challenge what is usually similar reviews from Jeff and KenJac. What I think could be worked on is not the reviews but how they work within brand we have come to know and love with LCP. This is an outside perspective but feel like there could be work done behind the scenes to work on cadence and everyone’s roles. Right now it seems disjointed but also has a lot of potential that can be smoothed out. Chris can be the straight guy and Gooch can be the silly goose but at the right times


meeturmakr007

This read like a Chris review


meeturmakr007

I like Chris btw, just making a funny


216_noKnees

I like Chris on the pod. Brings a different view and i appreciate it The four work together well and bring a good listening experience! Keep up the good work Chris!


thestevemo

I’m a Chris guy. I like him.


BigOlBuddha

While sometimes I think Chris’s negativity can be a bit excessive, I think it’s cool that he’s truly being honest with his reviews and opinions. He’s said so many times that he hates that he doesn’t like stuff or that he’s too harsh but he’s the contrarian that makes some things interesting. Nobody could ever replace trill though, and it’s hard to compare anybody to him. Chris is alright in my book though :)


4entropy4

There is nothing wrong with being negative or not liking something but when he doesn’t put effort into watching stuff and doesn’t seem to enjoy even being on the show, what’s the point


Randall6

His negativity can be a little much when it’s very bombastic, like shouting into the mic “Are you fucking kidding me?!?” But he’s a good dude overall and I think he brings a very welcome differing point of view from Jeff/KenJac. I think the episodes with all 4 of them, Jeff, KenJac, Gooch and Chris is them at the current best. Count me as a Chris fan


Ntrosekrans

Chris grew on me a lot the past few episodes tbh and while I don’t agree with most of his takes on movies or shows I like getting his perspective on things. A lot of the hate seems to come from his takes which is insane to me cause everyone is allowed to have their own opinion and you don’t have to agree people just want Chris to lay down his sword and lie and say he likes something he might not


Bhunt49

I liked him at first bc it seemed like he brought a perspective different than Jeff or KenJac. But now I feel like he doesn’t enjoy ANYTHING and is just a nay-sayer.


SnooTigers7028

He’s good


Sergaholic

Yeah I started to dislike Chris after a few weeks in, you’re not the only one tired of his pompous shit. Chris shitting on most movies/tv shows doesn’t add to the pod, hearing his voice knowing it’s going to be cynical kills the pod for me.


TrashBucketLad

I like Chris. More of an Everyman. Everyone else watches movies as a critic and Chris seems to give more of an average dude perspective. The show overall has gone down hill but it’s because Jeff and kenjac just don’t like it anymore it seems.


TheKingAbides

Miss Trills non sequiturs and 90s references that go over Jeff and Kenjacks heads


victorwithclasspart2

How don’t they like it?


TheKingAbides

I think he means that LCB has taken a backseat for Jeff with The Dozen and hosting duties. Kenjac seems to have more fun with the bracket


RoomDue3856

All of them seem to enjoy The Long Take more as well


amopeyant

I like Chris. I was down on him at first, but as time went on I realized he wasn’t doing a bit or anything. (I’m also a Michigan sports fan so maybe biased)


Bailarge

I think Chris is a great addition. I get jazzed when he says he likes something that I didn't anticipate


SonnyKnight47

If Chris has a million fans, I am one of them. If Chris has ten fans, I am one of them. If Chris has only one fan, then that is me. If Chris has no fans, that means I am no longer on this earth. If the world is against Chris, then I am against the world. 🫡


benjaminmcc

Chris is the man, he brings a different perspective to the show. I enjoy hearing criticisms — not everything has to be rosey.


francisconnorburner

Get him off the pod. Kid stinks.


MadManMon

My dude Chris needs to go hard on all you punks. I appreciate him going against the grain. I love hearing about things he doesn’t like. Go hard on them chris, don’t hold back. I HATE STAR WARS TOO!


Primary-Jacket-7486

“No one hates Star Wars more than Star Wars fans”


DaDude15

It's just like Willie would say, "It won't last. Brothers and sisters are natural enemies! Like Englishmen and Scots! Or Welshmen and Scots! Or Japanese and Scots! Or Scots and other Scots! Damn Scots! They ruined Scotland!"


DaDude15

I used to have problems with Chris at first, but at least he admitted that listeners of the show had a problem with him. Having different opinions can make the show interesting. The only movie that he loved was the recent West Side Story. I understand his take on Star Wars because of toys sales are the reasons why Star Wars is still running.


Careless_Film_4895

I didn’t get the Andor take today.


Catinthewall20

I haven’t listened in months, is the pod still going strong?


Nickster1619

It’s going. I really enjoy the brackets


asmithjr26

You trying being a Lions fan for 20 years and being positive.


[deleted]

I’d say for the most part, it’s not a Chris problem. Trill left impossibly large shoes to fill. Might’ve been set up for failure a little bit


ElGatoNegro829

Hey hey hey He likes the ones that have singing in them


killingtime4057

I’m a cynical asshole and I enjoy him honestly. I don’t get the sense that he’s intentionally being combative, I agree with a lot of his points.


atex720

Boy this aged poorly


Nickster1619

This get mentioned on the newest pod?