The Critical Drinker is the ultimate Hollywood outsider.
Yes, the YouTube star reviews movies and comments on all things entertainment, but he does so while poking fun at the industry.
He’s merciless and, of course, always funny.
And, he just interviewed author Andrew Weir, the mind behind “Project Hail Mary,” the book that inspired the biggest film release of 2026 (so far).
Why would an A-list author promote his work on a YouTube channel, let alone one that skewers Hollywood and leans culturally to the Right?
Look at the numbers.
The Drinker boasts more than 2 million subscribers. His videos routinely rack up a million-plus views. His audience is hyper-loyal and active, eager to support his brand while cherishing his opinions.
When a film or TV show gets his stamp of approval, that matters. For some, it’s the equivalent of “two thumbs up,” the gold standard set by Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert in the analog age.
Or, Weir could work the late-night circuit, generate similar views with a far less passionate audience.
Why wouldn’t Weir sit down with the Drinker?
The interview reflects the changing promotional landscape, one that Vince Vaughn helped drive a stake through in a new exchange. The “Wedding Crashers” star sat down with comedian Theo Von to discuss a host of issues earlier this week.
Vaughn, in promotional mode for “Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice,” took the opportunity to shred today’s late-night TV landscape in the process.
“They all became the same show. And they all became so much about their politics and who’s good and who’s bad. Imagine sitting next to someone like that on a f***ing plane. You’d be like, ‘how do I get out of this f***ing seat?’”
The chances of Vaughn gracing a late-night couch again fell between slim and none. And he likely doesn’t care. He could drop by “The Joe Rogan Experience,” Andrew Schulz’s “Flagrant” or even “Hot Ones.”
Vaughn isn’t cutting back on promotion. He’s just choosing different options.
This week, he went sneakers shopping with a separate YouTube channel. That came courtesy of Complex, a YouTube destination with more than 6 million subscribers.
Its online description sounds like a battle cry and death knell for late-night TV.
COMPLEX is a community of creators and curators, armed with the Internet, committed to surfacing and sharing the voices and conversations that define our new America. Our videos exemplify convergence culture, exploring topics that include music, sneakers, style, sports and pop culture through original shows and Complex News segments. Featuring your favorite celebrities, authoritative commentary, and a unique voice, our videos make culture pop.
Vaughn and his celebrity friends won’t have “The Late Show” to promote their work much longer. The show retires this May after losing the Tiffany Network a reported $40 million a year. How long will “Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ live beyond the one-year extension ABC inked at the end of 2025?
It’s a dying format, a relic of the past pushed into irrelevance sooner than expected thanks to the hosts’ agenda-driven comedy.
Vaughn is old enough to grasp the game and the risks. The Legacy Media’s eagerness to spread his comments far and wide could cause him some short-term professional pain.
He also understands that with a crush of new platforms at his disposal – his new film is a Hulu on Disney+ production – he’ll have new places to work and promote his future projects.
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