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The Review ReviewThe Cable Guy / Recommended by Dr. Sweers (Guest: Mychal Dynes)Message us ANONYMOUSLYJoin us on the couch as we wait for the arrival of our guest, Restaurateur Mychal Dynes (Little Conejo), who is scheduled between 12a-12p, to discuss his pick "The Cable Guy," (1996 d. Stiller). Let's be honest, we've all been "The Cable Guy," a little bit, no? Wanting to be pals a little TOO much? Calling a little TOO often? Sharing a little TOO deeply? Just Paul? Moving on...we know how you're feeling right now. We're here for you. Remember "Midnight Express?" Oliver Stone won the Academy Award for Best Screenplay. Awesome, Awesome...
2026-03-032h 01The Review ReviewWho Framed Roger Rabbit?! / Ghost *BLANK (Guest: Derek McFadden)Message us ANONYMOUSLYNovelist and also podcast host (Writing While Handicapped), Derek McFadden rejoins us for his latest choice "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?!" (1988 d. Zemeckis) Starring: Bob Hoskins (3x People's Sexiest Man Alive), Christopher Lloyd, and Joanna Cassidy. This blend of hand drawn animation, Warner & Disney characters, and work in volumes was a trailblazing piece of filmmaking 30 + years ago, but how does that hold up against the master works of today (Jason X, Morbius), and does it really hold up at all? A discussion about how certain parts of certain people might could move in a certain...
2026-02-171h 59The Review ReviewGremlin$ 2 / The New Ca$h (Guest: Jessica Erin Martin)Message us ANONYMOUSLYOur pals the Gremlins have returned in a cash grab the likes of which you have never seen before in “Gremlins 2: The new Batch” (1990 Dir. Dante) TOYS! VIDEO GAMES! Mercccchhhhhhhandi$$$$$ing! We bring in returning guest Jessica Erin Martin to discuss sequelitis, pastiche, franchises, coincidence, cohesion, and plot holes galore amongst a cavalcade of puppet stars! It’s a lively discussion, that doesn’t end until Paul says so, or dies, whichever comes first. 2/3!****A member of the “Review Review,” family is in the fight of her life, you can help! - TAP/CLICK
2026-02-032h 11The Review ReviewRETROSPECTICUS 3 - This Just Can’t Be?!Message us ANONYMOUSLY3 whole seasons. Everyone, we’ve reached OVER the top! Now is the perfect time to commit to the bit, and the listen to "RETROSPECTICUS 3: THIS JUST CAN’T BE?!” With the maximum government allowed 33% new audio content! Up to and including, our fabulous “Review Review Rewards” segment, thank yous, some laughs, and not much more! Start the year off in style with us 1/6!****A member of the “Review Review,” family is in the fight of her life, you can help! - TAP/CLICK HERESupport the show**All episodes conta...
2026-01-061h 44The Review ReviewTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (90) / Methol, Please (Guest Cohost: Ben Burris)Message us ANONYMOUSLYBen Burris returns to pinch hit for Jose Canseco as our Guest Cohost, and kinda nails the first several bars of “Turtle Power” (Partners In Kryme), and as a result we grow, specifically in intellect, to discuss his COMBO BREAKING pick “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” (1990 dir. Steve Barron) Starring: Judith Hoag, Elias Koteas, and Josh Pais. (The V & B) An episode in which we help each other, draw upon one another(s Henson fandom), and are always reciprocating the power that binds us. The same is what brought us here tonight, that which I gladly r...
2025-12-301h 58The Review ReviewSomewhere in Time / 2Bens2Burious (Guest: Ben Burris)Message us ANONYMOUSLYAnother Ben enters the mix when Actor, Producer, Puppeteer, and 2nd "MBay" Ben Burris brings his selection "Somewhere in Time," (1980). Starring; Christopher Reeve, Jane Seymour, and Christopher Plummer. We discuss the differences between psychic powers and gaslighting, the importance of spare change, and SUITS!Plot: A Chicago playwright uses self-hypnosis to travel back in time and meet the actress whose vintage portrait hangs in a grand hotel.Recorded 11/221hr 43minsSupport the show**All episodes contain explicit language**Artwork - Ben McFaddenReview...
2025-12-261h 42The Review ReviewHH 12 - A Christmas Story / Holiday Drip (Guest: Taylor Harris)Message us ANONYMOUSLYGuest Taylor Harris (Harris Talent Agency) rolls in for her pick, and our 24 hr marathon of "A Christmas Story" (d. Clark 1983). Starring: Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin, and Peter Billingsly. Swears? Check. Mouth washing experiences? Check. BB Gun stories? Check. Holiday glow? Check. Bunnies in man suits? Check. Paul trauma dumping? Check Check (2x). 12/23!****A member of the “Review Review,” family is in the fight of her life, you can help! - TAP/CLICK HERESupport the show**All episodes contain explicit language**Artwork - Ben McFaddenRevi...
2025-12-231h 57The Review ReviewRETROSPECTICUS - So It's Come To This (Guest: Ben Burris)Message us ANONYMOUSLYAfter a calendar year +, and now 37 episodes, it’s come to this…A Review Review Clip Show! Our “Retrospecticus,” offers a look back at every episode so you can Review your Review Review! Ben & Paul offer their “Naughty & Nice,” list for 2023. A phone call from our old pal Ben Burris to settle our age old Alien V Alien$ “Debate Debate." And what you all came here for HARD CORE SIMPSONS REFERENCES1hr 45minsRecorded 1/2024Support the show**All episodes contain explicit language**Artwork - Ben McFaddenReview Rev...
2025-12-231h 45The Review ReviewRETROSPECTICUS 2 - Yabba Dabba Do! We Like Yappin' at You!Message us ANONYMOUSLYWOW. What a year! It's finally time for "RETROSPECTICUS 2: Yabba Dabba Do! We Like Yappin' at You!." Featuring 18% new audio, and the other 82% has 66% more junk stuffed into it! It's barely recognizable/like new!Support the show**All episodes contain explicit language**Artwork - Ben McFaddenReview Review Intro/Outro Theme - Jamie Henwood"What Are We Watching" & "Whatcha been up to?" Themes - Matthew Fosket"Fun Facts" Theme - Chris Olds/Paul RootLead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben McFaddenProduced by...
2025-12-231h 59The Review ReviewStarship Troopers / Pauls, Party of Two - Bday Special!Message us ANONYMOUSLYWelcome to the party, pals! (pause) PAUL'S PRETTY PUNCTUAL PARTY! Where we pay our respects to another Paul, Dir: Paul Verhoeven, and his 1997 sci-fi/satire/war film "Starship Troopers." (Based on the novel by Robert Heinlein) Starring: Casper Van Dien, Denise Richards, Neil Patrick Harris, and Michael Ironside. Can a propaganda film, be wrapped in a propaganda film, and then wrapped in a delicious tortilla of satire? If not, well, they sure as hell tried. We discuss - the odds, military ranking based on acting ability, the beauty of the grey (embrace the “groutfit”), and...
2025-12-231h 47The Review ReviewNoises Off! / Ben's Birthday Bash Special!Message us ANONYMOUSLYAfter getting through a maze of 333 slamming doors Ben and Paul frantically bring you BEN'S BIRTHDAY BASH SPECIAL "Noises Off!” (Yet another title with punctuation... - 1992). Dir: Peter Bogdanovich (Based on the play by: Michael Frayn) Starring: Michael Caine, Carol Burnett, John Ritter, and Christopher Reeve. How many Michael Caine impressions, of varying quality, can you fit into one podcast? Listen to us go for the world record in this bonus episode celebrating Ben's annual celebration of life, recorded on June 27th 19...12....it's June 27th, 1912, it's June 27th, 1912, it's June 27th, 1912...Plot: A...
2025-12-231h 19The Review ReviewHH 11 - The Shop Around the Corner / Sniffable Snow? (Guest Cohost: Rachael Fosket)Message us ANONYMOUSLYGuest co-host Rachael Fosket ("The Librarians," "Midway" - 2019 ) joins Paul for a little trip to "The Shop Around the Corner" (d. Lubitsch 1940). Starring: Margaret Sullivan, and Jimmy Stewart. Budapest, 3 o'clock in the morning, and were looking for a thousand brown M&Ms to fill a brandy glass, or Ozzy wouldn't go on stage that night. So, Jeff Beck ("Twins") pops his head 'round the door, and mentions there's a little sweets shop on the edge of town. So - we go. And - it's closed. So there's Paul, Rachael, and Keith Moon, and David...
2025-12-081h 39The Review ReviewBeing John Malkovich / He's 6 7, But Actually (Guest: Rob Weldon)Message us ANONYMOUSLYWriter, and local celebrity (Burbank, CA and greater valley) Rob Weldon (Author/Creator "The Omnist Series") is back in the Paul Blart chair to dig into our collective subconscious, and his choice "Being John Malkovich," (1999 D. Spike Jonze). Starring: John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Keener, and if yoooouuuuu ccaaannn beeellliiieeevvveee it JOHN MALKOVICH. The adventure of debating actors' height, the thrill of quirky set design, the stickiness of the poo tube! You kids think you're so damn clever...6 7...whatever. 11.25!****A member of the “Review Review,” family is in the fight of her life...
2025-11-252h 05The Review ReviewTwins / It's Barnstang Now (Guest Cohost: Ben Burris)Message us ANONYMOUSLYGuest co-host Ben "Burrito" Burris joins his bro (not-identical) "regular” co-host Paul for a thorough examination of "Twins” (d. Reitman 1988). Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito, and Kelly Preston. Is it possible for a PG rated comedy to be one of the horniest, busiest, raunchiest, rootenest, tootenest, and glutenest movies in the history of The Review Review?! That stuff, and all you need to know about repetitive jokes, and "twinsense," 11/11!****A member of the “Review Review,” family is in the fight of her life, you can help! - TAP/CLICK HEREMore wit...
2025-11-112h 03The Review ReviewThe Fly (1986) / Typhoon Warning! (Guest: Chris Olds)Message us ANONYMOUSLYOur good chum Chris Olds buzzes back in with “The Fly” (1985 d. Cronenberg) Starring: Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, and John Getz. This movie has a baboon. A real baboon. You can’t really train a baboon to act. It’s a wild f***ing animal. It will rip your face off. Have yourself a good laugh at this delightful Mel Brooks produced romp. 10/21!****A member of the “Review Review,” family is in the fight of her life, you can help! - TAP/CLICK HEREMore With Chris Olds:Season 1 - "...
2025-10-202h 02The Review ReviewDawn of the Dead (2004) / It's Got STYLE! (Guest: Stimson Snead)Message us ANONYMOUSLYStimson Snead (Tim Travers and the Time Travelers Paradox) has returned to talk about BEN'S CHOICE(?!) for Spooky Season “Dawn of the Dead” (2004 d. Zack Snyder) Starring: Sarah Polley, Jake Weber, and Ving Rhames. Line up early for the mall opening, cause it's limited capacity, and everything is on sale...FOR FREE! We wax on about the ouvrè of Snyder, have some back and fourth about the importance (or unimportance) of social commentary in horror films, consumerism, and much much more! Enjoy this episode, that we guarantee put no animals in peril. Can we say t...
2025-10-142h 03The Review ReviewSE7EN / Ooo Ooo That Smell (Guest: Jono Matt)Message us ANONYMOUSLYJono Matt is BACK to get us going for our annual “Spooky Season,” here on the program! We’re getting it started with our lust for discussing his choice “SE7EN,” (d. Fincher 1995) Starring: Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt, and Gwyneth Paltrow. At times we have a lot of pride in our loud opinions of this movie, at others we become gluttons for information. You may yourself envying the fun we have in this deep dive on the Andrew Kevin Walker written thriller, and greedy for even more by the end! And that’s understandable, but please ke...
2025-09-302h 17The Review ReviewNEW NEW! Superman & 5uperman / More Human Than a Human (Guest Cohost: Moses Olson)Message us ANONYMOUSLYIt's a bird! It's a plane! No! It's a NEW NEW REVIEW REVIEW with Guest Cohost Moses Olson, that was edited faster than a speeding locomotive, to wrap up our "Swingin' Seventies Summer Series," with 'Superman: The Movie,' (D. Donner 1978) and "Superman (5uperman)" (d. Gunn 2025). And don't worry, as we have "Brainiac" Ben join to join in on the discourse via the remote from his fortress of solitude to....I have been editing for hours, I can't keep this up right now. Enjoy! 7/13!More James Gunn:Season 3 - "Dawn...
2025-07-142h 03The Review ReviewRocky Horror Picture Show / Horny Aliens?! WE BACK, BABY! (Guest: Keiko Green)Message us ANONYMOUSLYWriter, Director, Producer, Actor, and guest Keiko Green returns for "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," (1975 d. Sharman). Starring: Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, and Barry Bostwick. We approach the castle lair of Dr. Frank-N-Furter ready to party, for what has to be one of the Dr.'s most jovial, and moist affairs (except Rocky). The spills, the chills, the bumps, the lumps! It's alllllll here, and includes many tapestries! 7/8!More With Keiko:Season 1 - "Earth Girls Are Easy"More Aliens:Season 1 - "Galaxy Quest"Support...
2025-07-082h 10The Review ReviewYCR 7 - Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade / Ben's Bday 3 How Can It Be? (Guest: Damian Peterson)Message us ANONYMOUSLYFor this very special BIRTHDAY EDITION of "You Choose the Review," for "Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade," (d. Spielberg 1989) Ben's invited the most excellent Damian Peterson to the party, and he's got a two day head start on recording, which is more than he needs. Damian's got friends on audio and video podcasts from here to the Sudan, he speaks a dozen languages, knows every local custom, he'll blend in, disappear, you'll never see him again...or at all, cause it's an audio podcast. Maybe we can convince him to come back for...
2025-06-282h 46The Review ReviewThe Long Goodbye / Stay Outta Malibu (Guest: Matthew Palmer)Message us ANONYMOUSLYSmoke 'em if you got 'em, cause you're in for "The Long Goodbye," (1973 d. Altman). Starring: Elliott Gould, Nina van Pallandt, and Sterling Hayden. Joining is our guest, very cool Director, Matthew Palmer (Instagram). In this edition, we go deep into the annals of "Philip Marlowe," films and novels. What was the actual plan (if one existed) for Roger Wade? Just how much of this movie is in "Lebowski," and others, Lebowski? We don't know either, but clearly, you are not a golfer. 6/24!More Hapless Detectives:Season 3 - "Big Trouble"
2025-06-241h 52The Review ReviewHH 10 - Friday the 13th RAPID FIRE (Guest Cohost: Rachael Fosket)Message us ANONYMOUSLYOur first RAPID FIRE fast (? Er!) episode is a ‘Holiday Helping,’ of/for “Friday the 13th,” (d. Cunningham 1980) with Guest Co-Host Rachael Fosket (Her?)! Starring: Betsy Palmer, Adrienne King, and Kevin Bacon. We say, "Happy Birthday, Jason!(?)” That's just one of the many things we debate in this special episode, on a special day, for Mother's special boy.More Slashers: Season 1 - "A Nightmare on Elm Street" (2010)More Existential:Season 1 - "Defending Your Life"Support the show**All episodes contain explicit language**Artwork...
2025-06-131h 12The Review ReviewBlazing Saddles / Not the Beans!Message us ANONYMOUSLYWe begin our Stinky Sexy Slimy Seventies Summer with a SHOT! Ben draws first with his choice ”Blazing Saddles" (1974 d. Mel Brooks). Starring: Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, and Mel Brooks. This is a big one, so rather than bore you with more reading, hit the play button and get to listening! Oh, and for the duration, please refer to us as "The Brooks Brothers," or "srehtorb skoorb eht," if you prefer. 6/10!More Comedy:Season 1 - "Charade"Season 2 - "What We Do In the Shadows"Support the show...
2025-06-101h 51The Review ReviewBig Trouble / Miami Style (Guest Cohost: Katie Hampton)Message us ANONYMOUSLYBen had to bounce (he just didn’t have the time), so Guest Host Katie Hampton (@elsassypants) bounds in with her choice “Big Trouble,” (in larger Miami. D. Sonnenfeld 2002…technically). We heartily chuckle through the Tim Allen school of acting, lack of plot, uuummm world events, and more in this episode that will have you wishing Paul were Ben more than ever! Get ready for a load of the toad (lots of Paul) on 5/27!More Crazy Characters:Season 1 - "The Fifth Element"Support the show**All episodes...
2025-05-271h 51The Review ReviewKung Fu Hustle / Revenge of the Fallen (Guest: Moses Olson)Message us ANONYMOUSLYDo your stretching, and get limber. In this edition we get our hustle on with returning guest Moses Olson (@whollymoses), for his choice “Kung Fu Hustle.” (2004 d. Chow). Starring: Stephen Chow, Yuen Qiu, and Yuen Wah. We go from existential metaphor to existential metaphor, in this homage laden kung fu genre/cinema masterpiece (?). An episode with speed, with reliability, and edited/operated by a man who was sent here by the devil! MONO...D'oh! Let's huuuuuustleeee! 5/13!More Moses:Season 3 - Superman (78) / 5uperman (25)Season 1 - "Mother"Support the...
2025-05-131h 32The Review ReviewThe Game / We Know (Guest: Liz Ellis)Message us ANONYMOUSLYLiz Ellis (Letterboxd) returns! And she is ready to play a "The Game" (1997 d. David Fincher). Starring: Michael Douglas, Deborah Kara Unger, and Sean Penn. It's time to play the game that is "The Review Review." It's all about the game, and how you play it. All about control. and if you can take it. All about your debt, and if you can pay it. It's all about pain, and who's gonna make it! Goof alert! WWE’re jokin’. It’s about other stuff, but also that. A THE GAME!More Games:Sea...
2025-04-292h 05The Review ReviewHH 9 Half Baked / Marijuana Affects the Memory (Guest: Ben Burris)Message us ANONYMOUSLYDouble holiday! Double Rainbow! "Half Baked" (1998 d. Tamra Davis) Starring: Dave Chappelle, Guillermo Diaz, and Jim Breuer. (Dial Tone)More Burris:Season 1 - "Somewhere In Time"Season 1 - "The Exorcist & The Exorcist: Believer"Support the show**All episodes contain explicit language**Artwork - Ben McFaddenReview Review Intro/Outro Theme - Jamie Henwood"What Are We Watching" & "Whatcha been up to?" Themes - Matthew Fosket"Fun Facts" Theme - Chris Olds/Paul RootLead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben...
2025-04-201h 22The Review ReviewDarkman / Never Falling Up Again (Guest: Gaius Boiling)Message us ANONYMOUSLYGaius Boiling (Instagram / Letterboxd ) from the "Back to the Blockbuster," podcast DROPS IN for his choice ”Darkman." (1990 d. Sam Raimi). Starring: Liam Neeson, Frances McDormand, and Larry Drake. It's a bird, it's a plane, no it's Liam Neeson as 'PRUUNNNNEEE TRACY' in this original Superhero flick from Raimi, the great and powerful. What are Darkman's "powers?" Is there a Face/Off with out a Darkman? How much was Neeson allowed to use improvisational comedy? And all that very intentional pink elephant stuff. We answer all these questions and more thanks to a generous grant from...
2025-04-151h 34The Review ReviewDrop Dead Gorgeous / Strife Train To San Diego (Guest: Adria LaMorticella)Message us ANONYMOUSLYAdria LaMorticella @itsameadria joins us as a special pageant judge for “Drop Dead Gorgeous.” (1999 d. Michael Patrick Jann) Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Denise Richards, and Ellen Barkin. Get your tickets ready for the monorail ride, not without strife, to beautiful San Diego. During which we will entertain you with our talents: singing! Impressions! theorizing! Improvisational comedy! Even a bit of talk about the movie! And a very special musical performance from “Lil’ Ragamuffin.” 4/1! This one has EVERYTHING. No foolin’! OH! And “FRANCE!” Ps - !More Off Beat Comedy:Season 1 - "Heathers"
2025-04-011h 39The Review ReviewHH 8 - The Boondock Saints / With Dom DeLuise as "The Kid"Message us ANONYMOUSLYWe go sans guest, and senseless in this "Holiday Helping," for Saint Patrick's Day "The Boondock Saints." (Dir. Troy Duffy 1999) Starring: Sean Patrick Flannery, Norman Reedus, and very very clearly, that is Oscar nominated, easily recognized, and widely celebrated actor Willem Dafoe. More Action:Season 1 - "The Raid"Season 1 - "Die Hard vs. Die Hard With a Vengeance"Support the show**All episodes contain explicit language**Artwork - Ben McFaddenReview Review Intro/Outro Theme - Jamie Henwood"What Are We W...
2025-03-171h 30The Review ReviewPoint Break / 100% Pure AdLENOline (Guest: David Parke)Message us ANONYMOUSLYTake a totally tubular ride through LA with us, and returning guest @davidparke, for his choice “Point Break.” (1991 d. Bigelow). Starring: Patrick Swayze (RIP), Keanu Reeves, and Gary Busey. We ponder if this is the ultimate “Mann on Menn Melodrama” - the Mann? We discuss the power, the grace, the charm, and why we’re so “crazy 4 Swayze.” The regular scheduled appearance of Jay L at his club, and this podcast. And the greatness of the taller Keanu pictures. 3/5!More With David Parke:Season 1: "Defending Your Life"More Action:...
2025-03-051h 50The Review ReviewAmelie / Your Sensory Film Cornucopia Charcuterie Smörgåsbord (Guest: Kristina Haddad)Message us ANONYMOUSLYOn this episode of The Review Review, we are joined by Actor/Acting Coach/Head of the non-profit Brett's Bass Fund, and many other things as well, Kristina Haddad, for her charming choice "Amèlie." (2001 d. Jeunet). Starring Audrey Tautou, and Mathieu Kassovitz. Our biggest, and most important question this episode; How much prank, is too much prank? Foot cream toothpaste? Tiny slippers? Tampering with electronics? 111 copies of ************: ******* ** *** ****** on dvd? Possibly eternal questions. This, and the origins of the beloved "Travelocity Gnome," all in this episode!More Foreign Films:Season 1...
2025-02-191h 42The Review ReviewYCR 6 - When Harry Met Sally / Mid Central Montana West Colorado Northern PacifiCore (Guest: Kimbo)Message us ANONYMOUSLYJoin us, and our very too cool guest "Kimbo," "Kimbley," "Kimbodini," for a celebration of the romcom with the ultimate example "When Harry Met Sally," (D. Reiner 1989) Starring: Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, and Carrie Fisher. We pontificate over the politics of friendship, the "single serving friend," sons of former Presidents, and whether of not "this guy *uc*s." We're cool. You get it. Call your favorite pal on the split screen video phone, and snuggle in for your first "You Choose the Review," poll winner of 2025!More Rom Comedy:Season 2: "...
2025-02-051h 48The Review ReviewThe Game Plan / Our Superb Owl Party (Guest: Charles Norris)Message us ANONYMOUSLYFirst, 'Hey, Dwayne.' A Review Review, and Cornish College of the Arts favorite, Charles Norris returns. He's feeling solid in his approach to his choice, "The Game Plan." (2007 Dir. Andy Fickman) Starring: Dwayne (FKA 'The Rock') Johnson, Roselyn Sanchez, and Madison Pettis. In this installment we go head to head with the PG rating, we go long on the idea that this had more Chestnut and less cinnamon at a point, and the frustration of unfinished stoMore Charles:Season 1 - "Bamboozled"More Sports:
2025-01-221h 38The Review ReviewRRR - Batman Returns...Returns (Guest: Mike Bowers)Message us ANONYMOUSLYThe hell is this...oh! It's the first ever "Review Review RemixWind!" Enjoy this random recut of our classic episode for "Batman Returns" (D. Tim Burton 1992) with the fantastic Mike Bowers of the 'Agree to Disagree' podcast. We took a whole 2hr edited episode and then smushed it, and crushed it, and compacted it, and compartmentalized it, and crammed it all into a neat little package just for you! More random noises! More music than before! More offensive than you recall! Turn on the bun toasters (heated seat), fill up the cocoa mug, and e...
2024-12-311h 28The Review ReviewHH 7 - Gremlins / The Little Drummer Bill (Guest: Jessica Erin Martin)Message us ANONYMOUSLY“Great, now I have another reason to hate Christmas…The worst thing that ever happened to me was on Christmas. Oh, God. It was so horrible. It was Christmas Eve. I was 9 years old. Me and Mom were decorating the tree, waiting for Dad to come home from work. A couple hours went by. Dad wasn’t home. So Mom called the office. No answer. Christmas Day came and went, and still nothing. So the police began a search. Four or five days went by. Neither one of us could eat or sleep. Everything was fa...
2024-12-241h 44The Review ReviewHH 6 - Scrooged / First Contract (Guest: Audrey Marlene)Message us ANONYMOUSLYSeasons Greetings from The Review Review, and our second of three new holiday episodes to close out 2024. Ghost of episodes past, and Christmas Sweater Queen, Audrey Marlene joins us with her pick, "Scrooged." (Dir. Richard Donner 1988) Starring: Bill Murray, Karen Allen, and Alfre Woodard. We go on a tonal journey through the years, and the tears that are abound in this modernized take on the classic Chucky Dick (Charles Dickens) story "A Christmas Carol." A stark reminder that in these uncertain times, it's always nice to know someone is there for you....SkyNet is...
2024-12-111h 57The Review ReviewHH 5 - Hard Target / Only Time (Cop)Message us ANONYMOUSLYThis Thanksgiving, hunting season is over, as Ben and Paul go guestless (hunting is hard) and get restless for a mulleted JCVD, and as a result, a “guaranteed good time” (guarantor @whollymoses). This go round it's the action classic “Hard Target” (d. John Woo 1993) starring: Jean-Claude Camille François Van Varenberg, Yancy Butler, and Lance Henrickson. Should this have been a Lance Henrickson vehicle? Is the only cop working during a strike the only cop you can count on? Do poor people get THIS bored too? And the power…of the one true mullet. These quest...
2024-11-271h 28The Review ReviewTrue Romance / Perfect Strangers (Guest: Matt Barrow)Message us ANONYMOUSLYGuest Matt Barrow is back, and he’s putting us in the hot seat, with a movie he hadn’t seen, but we had, in “True Romance.” (1993 d. Tony Scott) Starring: Christian Slater, Patricia Arquette, and Gary Oldman. We have a heart to heart to heart about how badly we truly all want burgers, and where to get them. A sequel pitch made possible with the magical Second Sight of Ai. And the Perfect Stangers we meet at amusement parks, hotels, abandoned nuclear power plants. Support the show**All episodes contain e...
2024-11-131h 46The Review ReviewAlien3 / Pauly Gets Irregular (Guest: Moses Olson)Message us ANONYMOUSLYIt’s Ken Vs Guile (pick Paul or Ben for whichever) in this no holds barred, knock down, drag out, rootin, tootin, scootin, hoot of a wrap to Spooky Season with our guest writer/director/actor Moses Olson! We proudly honk the honk, cause we fully tonk the tonk through his choice, a rare sequel, Alien3! (D. David Fincher ((don’t remind him)) 1993). We talk through this complicated…self hating (probably?), and strange looking hodge podge of a movie as long as Paul has a breath in his body. An episode that you can rest a...
2024-10-302h 13The Review ReviewShaun of the Dead / So Go Back to the CluuubMessage us ANONYMOUSLYStick around pull up a bar stool, and open the pig snacks, cause we're in the annals for "Shaun of the Dead." (D. Edgar Wright 2004) Starring: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, and Bill Nighy. We break down what the Director/Writer, and tagline describe as "a romcom with zombies," whoops, zed word. Favorites in The Edgar Wright pantheon, the general Evil Dead pantheon, even THE VERY SUBJECT OF THE EPISODE! That's right, this one has it all, and a Drumstick ©️ for your Trick or Treat bucket. So, get in the Jag, and let's haul ass to...
2024-10-231h 31The Review ReviewTim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas / The Fudge Detective (Guest: Ben Burris)Message us ANONYMOUSLYWell, here we are it finally happened. You shook, and waited, and Chrtmahweenas (?) has arrived. Guest, and bday boy Ben Burris brought us, a HENRY SELICK FILM, “Tim Burton’s: The Nightmare Before Christmas.” (D. HERNY SELICK people, we cannot stress this enough. 1993) Starring: Chris Sarandon (Jack speaking), Danny Elfman (Jack singing), and Catherine O’Hara (doin’ it all, baby!). Is it good enough for someone to have good intentions, even if they’re making everyone’s existence a living nightmare? Are characters going from A to C or even A to Z more forgivable in...
2024-10-161h 36The Review ReviewThe Monster Squad / Lookin’ For a HeartbeatMessage us ANONYMOUSLYBen and Paul stave off the Wolfmunn (has nards), Mr. Frankenstain’s Monster, The Gillman (?), Bandage Boy™️, and Alucard spelled backward just long enough to review “The Monster Squad.” (D. Fred Dekker 1987). Join us as we assemble in the clubhouse (based in the annals) for discourse on custom made shirts, intended franchises, dope one liners (you looked), and skimming over some serious stuff….but only skimming. Just barrreeely skimming.Support the show**All episodes contain explicit language**Artwork - Ben McFaddenReview Review Intro/Outro Theme - Jamie Henwood...
2024-10-091h 37The Review ReviewThe Guest / David, The Guest. The Guest, David (Guest: David McGuire)Message us ANONYMOUSLY**WARNING ⚠️ THE FILM DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE CONTAINS MOMENTS OF EXTREME AND REALISTIC VIOLENCEAnd now for something completely different… It’s Spooky Season (is it?), writer and returning GUEST David McGuire (@bowtierobot) brings a movie all about Jay Leno (it’s not) “The Guest,” (d. Adam Wingard 2014). Do you ever laugh alone? Because in this, one of the most polarizingly…hilarious (?) choices to date, we touch on - The rules of threesomes (no clue)- Trampoline stunts- Masterpiece synth scores& Paul has a Senator style stroke. Is this the MK U...
2024-10-021h 48The Review ReviewThe Virgin Suicides / Your Well Deserved Break (Guest: Harriette Feliz)Message us ANONYMOUSLYNo Paul? NO PROBLEM!! We don’t need no stinkin’, bad actor! Ben is joined by co hosts @rachaelperrellfosket, @bigtimebopper, & special guest @harriettedfelizo for “The Virgin Suicides.” (D. Sofia Coppola 1999) Starring: Kirstin Dunst, Kathleen Turner, and James Woods. "Accidental," death, a Trippy Josh Hartnett, and the unifying power of American football. The gang dives deep for answers in this very needed "Paulless" presentation of the 1999…dramedy?? Stay inside, queue up the Review Review, and prepare to never want to leave home again.If you, or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, t...
2024-09-181h 39The Review ReviewDuck, You Sucker! / Short Fuse (Guest: Matthew Fosket)Message us ANONYMOUSLYAllllll right all you mother fudgers, and Matt Fosket aka the MFer (@bigtimebopper) lovers, it’s time to load up the stage coach and ride out for “MATT’S MONTH.” Up first for your listening pleasure is “Duck, You Sucker!” (Dir. Sergio Leone 1971). Starring: Rod Steiger, James Coburn, and Romolo Valli. We have a wholllllleee chiffarobe trunk wagon saddlebag of problems/things to unpack from this TWO HOUR AND FORTY MINUTE WESTERN. Question, you ever seen a four year olds arm just gripping a grapefruit? You will! This film isn’t just about the grey areas, it...
2024-09-041h 43The Review ReviewYCR 5 - Back To The Future / 'Uncle Bob,' huh?Message us ANONYMOUSLYToday, we wrap up “Ben’s Blockbuster Bonanza Summer,” with THE BIG ONE. ‘Back to the Future,’ (Dir. Robert “Uncle Bob” Zemeckis) Starring - Michael J. Fox, Lea Thompson, and Crispin Glover. It turns out these bastards can’t do 90, as we burn back to 1955 SANS GUEST (?!) to dissect the rules of familial boundaries after time travel, time travel movies, and how AMC has made a very personal, and very powerful enemy. Follow us on Instagram! - @reviewx2podcastSupport the show**All episodes contain explicit language**Artwork - Ben McFadden
2024-08-301h 44The Review ReviewLast Action Hero / The Shrew (Guest: Dustin De Leon)Message us ANONYMOUSLYThe day has come! We welcome “The Partyman,” himself, the guest host with the most, @dustindeleonstagram (aka @languid.machinations) to Ben’s Blockbuster Bonanza Summer with his choice, Dir. John McTiernan’s (4th time on the pod!) ‘Last Action Hero’ (1993) Starring: Gov. (Fmr.) Arnold Schwarzenegger, Austin O’ Brien, and Chucky Tango (Charles Dance). Cameos, references, “META,” metaL, advertisements, release dates, underestimating Ben’s friend Steve, and gaining true grand daddy status. This one has it all, the kitchen sink, extra frosting, AND THEN SOME as this secret switcheroo bday episode was over a year in the making. Recli...
2024-08-212h 52The Review ReviewThe Running Man / Paul's Pretty Punctual Party 2: P STORM (Guest: Chris Olds)Message us ANONYMOUSLYChris Olds (@panther_gold) came walking, jogging, RUNNING back to give his 2 cents on “The Running Man” (1987 Dir. Paul Michael Glazer) your episode poll winner for “Paul’s Pretty Punctual Party - PSTORM.” Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Conchita Alonso, and Yaphet Kotto. America 2017 is now a fascist state with $6 dollar sodas, TV networks taking kids out of schools, food rioting, and our only hope? You guessed it MICK FLEETWOOD as MICK FLEETWOOD. This, and the greatest villain casting EVER for the remake. Being today is @paulactsbadly birthday, we don’t wanna be too punctual, so join us W...
2024-08-071h 54The Review Review2NEW - Twister$ - An Inclusive Cowboy Hat Environment (Guest: Sara Coates)Message us ANONYMOUSLYShe's back! Guest Sara Coates (@scoatesy) feels it, and she is ready to hop back in the chopper with Ben and Paul to chase it for "Twisters" (Dir. Lee Isaac Chung 2024). Starring: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, and Maura Tierney. In our very first "2 New" episode, we break down this brand spankin' new baby, and tame it through several minutes of engrossing chat; enough to wear out any person OR 'nado! This episode is brought to you by the Department of Redundancy Department, and that's not problematic AT ALL.Support the...
2024-07-2654 minThe Review ReviewET: The Extra Terrestrial / Presented by Hans Moleman (Guest: Adria LaMorticella)Message us ANONYMOUSLYBen's Big Box Office Bonanza Summer STARTS at full tilt with Guest: Adria LaMorticella and "E.T. The Extra Terrestrial" aka "Extra Terrestrial, the Extra Terrestrial," (1982 Dir. Steven Spielberg) Starring: Henry Thomas, Dee Wallace, and Drew Barrymore. We follow the trail of delicious clues through deep trivia, big numbers, and the expanded lore of this...STAR WARS UNIVERSE MOVIE?! Let us take you on a journey during which we question the need for specific actors and stunt people, how the M & M's people could be so short sighted (they really got the legs taken o...
2024-07-241h 53The Review ReviewThe Iron Giant / Big Steely Dan Fans (Guest: Mellinda Hensley)Message us ANONYMOUSLYTake flight with us as we join Guest: Mellinda Hensley for Dir. Brad Bird's "The Iron Giant" (1999) Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Harry Connick Jr., and Vin Diesel. Is there a strategy to releasing your movie about a living weapon on the worst day in history, or was that all happenstance? We try the ULTIMATE TWINKIE live and in studio! Have you ever wondered exactly what a Steely Dan is? Well, we did the Dirty Work, and found out for you. All this and more in this episode!Plot: A young boy befriends a g...
2024-07-101h 41The Review ReviewThe Big Lebowski / Ben's Bday 2: Cast is Streamin', Dude (Guest: Matt Barrow)Message us ANONYMOUSLYIt's a sizzlin’ celebration for Ben's Big Birthday Bash in the midst of his Box Office Bonanza Summer! And wouldn't you know it, as our gift to you, it's over 2.5 hours jammmmmmmmm packed with quotes from 'The Big Lebowski' (1997 Dir. The Coen Brothers.) Starring: Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, and Julianne Moore. We don't mind if you "Light a J," encourage you drink a White Russian, and enjoy the honey dripping sounds of our Guest: Matt Barrow, and sweet sweet strikes as Ben is throwing boulders tonight. The Pod abides...The Big Lebowski2hr...
2024-07-012h 42The Review ReviewInnerSpace / Just The Facts (Guest: MJ Sieber)Message us ANONYMOUSLYJoin us, in the...sarcophagus? We're kicking "Ben's Blockbuster Bonanza Summer," in a...small way?! Our fabulous guest Actor/Director/Writer/Artist MJ Sieber, is on board for an odyssey through the body in "InnerSpace" (1987 Dir. Joe Dante). Starring: Martin Short, Meg Ryan, and Dennis "Start the Reactor" Quaid. Question: Is it better to have kids that shrink down, or blow up? We take another visit to Mark Cherry's House in 'The 'Burbs,' of 'Wisteria Lane,' via the circulatory system. MJ gives us our most thorough Logline to date. And, straight from...
2024-06-262h 00The Review ReviewA League Of Their Own / Sports Injury Night in the PNW (Guest: Sarah Eagen)Message us ANONYMOUSLYIt's SportsNight here on the Review Review for an in depth film study of "A League Of Their Own" (1990 Dir. Penny Marshall RIP) with our guest commentator, writer/producer/actor and athlete Sarah Eagen! Starring: Gene Davis, Tome Hanks, and Madonna. Coach Jigsaw (Ben) puts us in to discuss Madonna & other good sports, how we endear to characters like Marla for this film (ie Gerry/Garry/Larry/Terry/Barry in Parks & Rec), how playoffs (PLAYOFFS?!) work in small leagues, and the gorgeous natural local team themes of Pacific Northwest sports!Plot: During...
2024-06-121h 46The Review ReviewWhat We Do In The Shadows / Cloud A**less? (Guest: Rob Weldon)Message us ANONYMOUSLYAKA EPISODE 50!! Welcome, and Bonjour from Detroit to you from us, and our guest, Author of "The Omnist Series" Rob Weldon! (https://www.theomnist.com/the-omnist-series) We recorded this episode deep in the annals, via a garage, in the house from "Barbarian," to discuss "What We Do In The Shadows" (2014 D. Jemaine Clement & Taika Waititi). Starring: Taika Waititi, Jemaine Clement, and Rhys Darby. We debate vampire "rules," in films. If Paul IS in fact an "energy vampire." And the return of our most consistent sponsor...Ownlee Fanz (Dad had to change the spelling for l...
2024-05-291h 33The Review ReviewMinority Report / Bonjour from Ireland (Guest: Jono Matt)Message us ANONYMOUSLYThe future isn’t coming, it’s HERE, and so is our RECRUITED guest, screenwriter Jono Matt! With his cccccombo breaker choice “Minority Report” (Dir. Steven Spielberg 2002) Starring: Tom Cruise, Colin Farrell (“The Recruit”), and Max Von Sydow. We say “bonjour” from the UK, make sure to note the existence of “Juwanna Mann,” get a much belated “atta boyz,” for our debut episode choice, and where the hell are all the mag lev trains at?! Plot: John works with the PreCrime police which stop crimes before they take place, with the help of three 'PreCogs' who ca...
2024-05-152h 21The Review ReviewHH 4 - The Mummy / One 4 The Mothers (Guest: Ben Burris)Message us ANONYMOUSLYJoin us, with Actor/Writer/Director/Puppeteer/FAMILY (family...) member Ben Burris, as we dive into the annals for a deep inspection of "The Mummy," (Dir. Stephen Sommers 1999) Starring: Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, and Arnold Vosloo. Enjoy this whopping 2hr 25min MOTHER OF ALL EPISODES! Really, it's mostly just special effects talk, Mr. T rapping, and a drop in from a very special guest. Happy Mother's Day!Plot: At an archaeological dig in the ancient city of Hamunaptra, an American serving in the French Foreign Legion accidentally awakens a mummy who begins...
2024-05-102h 25The Review ReviewTwister / Side Saddle + Ace in the AM (Guest: Sara Coates)Message us ANONYMOUSLYWe were able hop in the traffic chopper and escape the "suck zone," with our wonderful guest, actor/writer/voice over artist/mocap legend Sara Coates (Z Nation, Resident Evil 7 & 8). We observe the destruction and carnage left by "Twister," (1996 Dir. Jan de Bont) Starring: Bill Paxton (RIP), Helen Hunt, and Jami Gertz. Are tornados based on an indvidual mood; like "vibes?" Did the truly cool kids make up nicknames for themselves? What qualifies a phony do(u)c(k)tor? And boy, we sure picked the wrong movie, on the wrong day, with the...
2024-04-302h 03The Review ReviewThe Last Starfighter / Good Times & Noodle Salad (Guest: Chris Olds)Message us ANONYMOUSLYWe, and returning guest (not Lance) voice actor/trivia master/damn fine human being Chris Olds have all been replaced with beta units, and are off to adventure with "The Last Starfighter" (Dir. Nick Castle 1984). Starring: Lance Guest, Dan O'Herlihy, and Catherine Mary Stewart. Was this entire thing not only a test for "Starfighters," but movie effects as we know them? If you don't read everything on screen, how will you know your "Life. As a House?" And how aliens aren't the only ones that are gnarly from the eyebrows up. Plot: H...
2024-04-181h 50The Review ReviewHH 3 - Major League / The Dorn Deep Dive For ItMessage us ANONYMOUSLYJoin The Review Review on the diamond as we celebrate the beginning of baseball season with our 3rd 'Holiday Helping’ for a deep dive on "Major League," (1989 Dir. David S. Ward). Starring: Tom Berenger, Charlie Sheen, and Wesley Snipes. Experience Ben's "Hollywood Nights," including brushes with greatness. We question, yet again, the point of "The Razzies." And yet again, we ask the question...Paul's NOT a pro athlete?Plot: The new owner of the Cleveland Baseball squadron puts together a purposely horrible team so they'll lose and she can move the team to...
2024-04-031h 42The Review ReviewNEW NEW! Roooad House & Roaaad House / Exactly Right (Guest: Ben Burris)Message us ANONYMOUSLY"The name...is Dalton," the movie...is "Road House," (1989 D. Rowdy Herrington / 2024 D. Doug Liman). Slip by the doorman with us & our Guest: Ben Burris as we explore the front bar, back bar, and many sidebars, as we go for a Double Deuce of ass kickin’ in this special "NEW NEW," episode. Honkeytonk on down wearing the shirts of "Dan Flashes," just telling the truth about shrinking the kids, the power of body movement, and the brave and beautiful souls that perform stunt work. Now let's cut the (a)BS, and get CRAZY 4 SWA...
2024-03-282h 02The Review ReviewSecondhand Lions / Kat's Back! (Guest: Katie Hampton)Message us ANONYMOUSLYThat's right, Katt's back! Nicky Katt that is! Also, Katie Hampton! Now unshackled by the limits of "holiday movies," she brings in her personal choice "Secondhand Lions," (D. Tim McCanlies 2003) Starring Michael Caine, Robert Duvall, Haley Joel Osment, and of course, Nicky friggin' Katt. Settle in for summer on the farm with us as we go on about n/a awards, the difficulty of gardening, accents, and the most effective way to beat off four men at the same time, man. Plot: Fourteen-year-old Walter Caldwell's irresponsible mother Mae sends him to live w...
2024-03-211h 53The Review ReviewYCR 4 - Her / ….? (Awards Special! Guest: Rachael Fosket)Message us ANONYMOUSLYAKA: Her-minator Review: JudgmentSodeYour fourth YCR (YOU choose episode), this time for Academy Awards weekend! Actor/Writer/cool cat Rachael Perrell Fosket joins us in the algorithm to discuss the finer points of....Her (2013 D. Spike Jonze) Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, and Scarlett Johansson. Are you more down for The Office or The IT Crowd? Are dead cats off limits in intimate situations? How excited would you be if we were joined by 1000x Arnold Schwarzenegger's claiming different states of residency? The Illuminati sets a trap, and a moment of reflection...
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