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The Review ReviewFight Club / The Minutia of YouTube Golf (Guest: Aaron Goodman)Send us a textNEEDS AD“Meat Loaf Month,” goes furiously forward into “Fight Club,” (1999 d.Fincher book - Palahniuk) with our guest, Aaron Goodman - LMT (Licensed Massage Therapist). Baby, we hear the blues a callin’, but we’re gonna keep on dancin’ at the paper st. pink soapy club. And don’t worry, there’s plenty of tossed salads and scrambled eggs for everyone with metaphors, dated references, confusing lines, and of course, lessons in airplane etiquette. What is a boy(s) to do?! 7/22!**All episodes contain explicit language**Artwork - Ben McFadden 2025-07-221h 49

The Review ReviewNEW NEW! Superman & 5uperman / More Human Than a Human (Guest Cohost: Moses Olson)Send us a textIt'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!**All episodes contain explicit language**Artwork...2025-07-142h 03

The Review ReviewRocky Horror Picture Show / Horny Aliens?! WE BACK, BABY! (Guest: Keiko Green)Send us a textWriter, 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!**All episodes contain explicit language**Artwork - Ben McFaddenReview Review Intro/Outro Theme - Jamie Henwood"What Are We...2025-07-082h 10

The Review ReviewYCR 7 - Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade / Ben's Bday 3 How Can It Be? (Guest: Damian Peterson)Send us a textFor 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...2025-06-282h 46

The Review ReviewThe Long Goodbye / Stay Outta Malibu (Guest: Matthew Palmer)Send us a textSmoke '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!**All episodes contain explicit language**Artwork...2025-06-241h 52

The Review ReviewHH 10 - Friday the 13th RAPID FIRE (Guest Cohost: Rachael Fosket)Send us a textOur 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.**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"...2025-06-131h 12

The Review ReviewBlazing Saddles / Not the Beans!Send us a textWe 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!**All episodes contain explicit language**Artwork - Ben McFaddenReview Review Intro/Outro Theme - Jamie Henwood"What...2025-06-101h 51

The Review ReviewBig Trouble / Miami Style (Guest Cohost: Katie Hampton)Send us a textBen 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!**All episodes contain explicit language**Artwork - Ben McFaddenReview Review Intro/Outro Theme - Jamie He...2025-05-271h 51

The Review ReviewKung Fu Hustle / Revenge of the Fallen (Guest: Moses Olson)Send us a textDo 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!**All episodes contain explicit language**Artwork - Ben McFaddenReview Review Intro/Outro Them...2025-05-131h 32

Nicky Byrne HQBen Adams - From A1 to Subwoolfer: Eurovision, Pop Fame & the Truth About Boyband LifeNicky sits down with Ben Adams, the voice behind A1, for a chat about music, growth, and the unexpected paths life can take. Ben shares stories from his early days as a choirboy to topping the charts with A1, writing the ballads that still resonate with fans around the world. He opens up about navigating fame at a young age, the creative joy of writing music that lasts, and how moving to Norway brought a whole new rhythm to his life. From Brit Awards & Eurovision to building a family, Ben reflects on what success means now and why staying...2025-05-081h 52

The Review ReviewThe Game / We Know (Guest: Liz Ellis)Send us a textLiz 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!**All episodes...2025-04-292h 05

The Review ReviewHH 9 Half Baked / Marijuana Affects the Memory (Guest: Ben Burris)Send us a textDouble holiday! Double Rainbow! "Half Baked" (1998 d. Tamra Davis) Starring: Dave Chappelle, Guillermo Diaz, and Jim Breuer. (Dial Tone)**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 - Ben McFadden & Paul RootConcept - Paul Root 2025-04-201h 22

The Review ReviewDarkman / Never Falling Up Again (Guest: Gaius Boiling)Send us a textGaius 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 gran...2025-04-151h 34

The Review ReviewDrop Dead Gorgeous / Strife Train To San Diego (Guest: Adria LaMorticella)Send us a textAdria 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 - !**All episodes contain explicit language**Artwork - Ben McF...2025-04-011h 39

The Review ReviewHH 8 - The Boondock Saints / With Dom DeLuise as "The Kid"Send us a textWe 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. **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 McFadden 2025-03-171h 30

The Review ReviewPoint Break / 100% Pure AdLENOline (Guest: David Parke)Send us a textTake 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!**All episodes contain explicit language**Artwork - Ben McFaddenReview Review Intro/O...2025-03-051h 50

The Review ReviewAmelie / Your Sensory Film Cornucopia Charcuterie Smörgåsbord (Guest: Kristina Haddad)Send us a textOn 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!**All episodes contain explicit language**2025-02-191h 42

The Review ReviewYCR 6 - When Harry Met Sally / Mid Central Montana West Colorado Northern PacifiCore (Guest: Kimbo)Send us a textJoin 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!**All episodes contain explicit language**2025-02-051h 50

The Review ReviewThe Game Plan / Our Superb Owl Party (Guest: Charles Norris)Send us a textFirst, '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 sto**All episodes contain explicit language**Artwork - Ben McFadden...2025-01-221h 38

The Review ReviewRETROSPECTICUS 2 - Yabba Dabba Do! We Like Yappin' at You!Send us a textWOW. 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!**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 - Ben McFadden & Paul Root 2025-01-081h 59

The Review ReviewRRR - Batman Returns...Returns (Guest: Mike Bowers)Send us a textThe 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, a...2024-12-311h 28

The Review ReviewHH 7 - Gremlins / The Little Drummer Bill (Guest: Jessica Martin)Send us a text“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. Everyt...2024-12-241h 44

The Review ReviewHH 6 - Scrooged / First Contract (Guest: Audrey Marlene)Send us a textSeasons 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...2024-12-111h 57

The Review ReviewHH 5 - Hard Target / Only Time (Cop)Send us a textThis 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. The...2024-11-271h 28

The Review ReviewTrue Romance / Perfect Strangers (Guest: Matt Barrow)Send us a textGuest 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. **All episodes contain explicit language**Artwork...2024-11-131h 46

Double P PodcastsLet's Solve ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING season 4 episode 10 'My Best Friend's Wedding' Recap TheoryOMITB Season Finale: Charles and Oliver get outside of the Arconia to go see Mabel, while a killer kills a killer and Wedding Fountain is NOT made of chocolate! We review every single clue in ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 4, Episode 10 "My Best Friend's Wedding" 00:00 Intro 00:15 We know Lester, don't we? 01:12 Let's Solve Only Murders in the Building 02:12 Credit Clue Easter Eggs 02:34 Movie Title Reference 02:53 Your Rank of the Seasons 04:09 Subscriber Goal 04:33 What I Got Wrong 06:09 Season 4 Superlatives! 07:47 Season 4 Not-Quite Superlatives! 10:18 Season 5 Questions 10:40 The Left-Handed...2024-10-3012 min

The Review ReviewAlien3 / Pauly Gets Irregular (Guest: Moses Olson)Send us a textIt’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 re...2024-10-302h 13

Double P PodcastsLet's Solve ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING season 4 episode 9 'Escape from Planet Klongo' Recap TheoryDid 2 people work together to kill Sazz? Penultimate Episode 9 drops some big reveals, yet questions remain! + Glen gets Ben'ed! We review every single clue in ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 4, Episode 9 "Escape from Planet Klongo" 00:00 Intro 00:15 Who was the accomplice? 01:22 Let's Solve Only Murders in the Building 01:55 Rank the seasons 02:18 Credit Clue Easter Eggs 02:44 Movie Title Reference 03:14 Upcoming podcasts 04:10 Suggest our next Let's Solve series 04:37 Subscriber Goal 05:11 Victim Profile: Sazz Pataki 05:46 Marshall 07:27 Jan 07:45 Stunt man Glen 08:17 Bartender 08:45 Westies 09:19 Rudy Thurber 10:32...2024-10-2319 min

The Review ReviewShaun of the Dead / So Go Back to the CluuubSend us a textStick 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...2024-10-231h 31

The Review ReviewTim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas / The Fudge Detective (Guest: Ben Burris)Send us a textWell, 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 forgivabl...2024-10-161h 36

The Review ReviewThe Monster Squad / Lookin’ For a HeartbeatSend us a textBen 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.**All episodes contain explicit language**Artwork - Ben McFaddenReview Review Intro/Outro Theme - Jamie Henwood"What Are We Watching"...2024-10-091h 37

Double P PodcastsLet's Solve ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING season 4 episode 6 'Blow-Up' Recap Review TheoryThe Arconia hosts a class reunion for the worst-major of them all: Film Studies! Get your popcorn ready (or dips for Oliver) because this documentary has everything: violence, action, suspense, long-distance romance, shoddy camera work, flashbacks and twins! We review every single clue in ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 4, Episode 6 "Blow-Up" 00:00 Intro 00:02 Three Years Ago 00:48 Let's Solve Only Murders in the Building 01:27 Tin-Foil Hat Theory Review 04:41 Poll Results 05:34 Credit Clue Easter Eggs 05:45 Movie Title Reference 06:26 Subscriber Goal 07:05 Victim Profile: Sazz Pataki 07:30 Jan 08:00 Stunt Man Glen 08:25...2024-10-0222 min

The Review ReviewThe Guest / David, The Guest. The Guest, David (Guest: David McGuire)Send us a text**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...2024-10-021h 48

Double P PodcastsLet's Solve ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING season 4 episode 5 'Adaptation' Recap Review TheoryHollywood is out of ideas, after 'Who shot Sazz?" the studio rushed a sequel: 'Who shot Who?" Oliver frets about Loretta, Mabel regrets her LinkedIn job title, and Charles bets on a double! We review every single clue in ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 4, Episode 5 "Adaptation" 00:00 Intro 00:02 Who shot who? 01:27 Let's Solve Only Murders in the Building 02:17 Get Behind the Keyboard 05:07 Credit Clue Easter Eggs 05:21 Movie Title Reference 05:48 Subscriber Goal 06:26 Victim Profile: Sazz Pataki 08:39 Stunt Man Glen 09:09 Bev Melon 10:14 The Brothers Sisters 10:41 Marshall 11:35 Jack...2024-09-2619 min

Double P PodcastsLet's Solve ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING season 4 episode 4 'The Stunt Man' | Recap Review TheoryThe podcast trio make the ultimate sacrifice - they go to New Jersey! PLUS we pull out a map of the West Tower to plot the killer's journey! " We review every single clue in ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 4, Episode 4 "The Stunt Man" 00:00 Intro 00:02 Record Scratch 00:50 Let's Solve Only Murders in the Building 01:37 Is there a clear #1 suspect? 03:41 Credit Clue Easter Eggs 04:12 Movie Title Reference 04:30 Subscriber Goal 05:06 Victim Profile: Sazz Pataki 07:18 Is Sazz actually dead? 07:59 Stunt Man Glen 08:26 Dr. Maggie 08:38 Ana 09:11 Vince Fish & the Westies 09:42 Rudy 10:15 Bev Melon 10:48 The Brothers Sisters 11:20 Tin-Foil Hat Theory: Loretta 13:40 Howard 14:27...2024-09-1823 min

The Review ReviewThe Virgin Suicides / Your Well Deserved Break (Guest: Harriette Feliz)Send us a textNo 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...2024-09-181h 39

The Review ReviewDuck, You Sucker! / Short Fuse (Guest: Matthew Fosket)Send us a textAllllll 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...2024-09-041h 43

The Review ReviewYCR 5 - Back To The Future / 'Uncle Bob,' huh?Send us a textToday, 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! - @reviewx2podcast**All episodes contain explicit language**Artwork - Ben McFaddenReview Review Intro/Out...2024-08-301h 44

The Review ReviewLast Action Hero / The Shrew (Guest: Dustin De Leon)Send us a textThe 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...2024-08-212h 52

The Review ReviewThe Running Man / Paul's Pretty Punctual Party 2: P STORM (Guest: Chris Olds)Send us a textChris 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...2024-08-071h 54

The Review Review2NEW - Twister$ - An Inclusive Cowboy Hat Environment (Guest: Sara Coates)Send us a textShe'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.**All...2024-07-2654 min

The Review ReviewET: The Extra Terrestrial / Presented by Hans Moleman (Guest: Adria LaMorticella)Send us a textBen'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 t...2024-07-241h 53

The Review ReviewThe Iron Giant / Big Steely Dan Fans (Guest: Mellinda Hensley)Send us a textTake 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...2024-07-101h 41

The Review ReviewThe Big Lebowski / Ben's Bday 2: Cast is Streamin', Dude (Guest: Matt Barrow)Send us a textIt'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 Lebowski 2024-07-012h 42

The Review ReviewInnerSpace / Just The Facts (Guest: MJ Sieber)Send us a textJoin 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...2024-06-262h 00

The Review ReviewA League Of Their Own / Sports Injury Night in the PNW (Guest: Sarah Eagen)Send us a textIt'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...2024-06-121h 46

The Review ReviewWhat We Do In The Shadows / Cloud A**less? (Guest: Rob Weldon)Send us a textAKA 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 f...2024-05-291h 33

The Review ReviewMinority Report / Bonjour from Ireland (Guest: Jono Matt)Send us a textThe 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' w...2024-05-152h 21

The Review ReviewHH 4 - The Mummy / One 4 The Mothers (Guest: Ben Burris)Send us a textJoin 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...2024-05-102h 25

The Review ReviewTwister / Side Saddle + Ace in the AM (Guest: Sara Coates)Send us a textWe 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...2024-04-302h 03

The Review ReviewThe Last Starfighter / Good Times & Noodle Salad (Guest: Chris Olds)Send us a textWe, 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. P...2024-04-181h 50

The Review ReviewHH 3 - Major League / The Dorn Deep Dive For ItSend us a textJoin 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 te...2024-04-031h 42

The Review ReviewNEW NEW! Roooad House & Roaaad House / Exactly Right (Guest: Ben Burris)Send us a text"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 CRA...2024-03-282h 02

The Review ReviewSecondhand Lions / Kat's Back! (Guest: Katie Hampton)Send us a textThat'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 l...2024-03-211h 53

The Review ReviewYCR 4 - Her / ….? (Awards Special! Guest: Rachael Fosket)Send us a textAKA: 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...2024-03-082h 26

The Review ReviewBubba Ho-Tep / Stimson & Ben: Reminiscence Pt 1: Vengeance (Guest: Stimson Snead)Send us a textAward winning Director (Tim Travers & the Time Traveler's Paradox), writer, producer, actor, illustrator, PNW person, and ten-year veteran of the indie scene, Stimson Snead (Mr. Snead appears courtesy of Skyline Wine) prepares for inevitable bed sores as we tuck in for his choice "Bubba Ho-Tep" (2003 ((wide)) Dir. Don Coscarelli) Starring: Bruce Campbell, and Ossie Davis. You should be sold by the title of this movie alone, but if on top of that, the plot didn't sell you (I weep), we go DEEP into the annals of the past, present, and future, to uncover...2024-03-071h 59

The Review ReviewCasino Royale / The Time Dave Saw Jay Leno (Guest: David McGuire)Send us a textOur GUEST (ominous bass), former Hoolyweird type David McGuire antes in for a game of chance with "Casino Royale." Oh no no. Not that one. Sorry. It’s ‘Casino Royale,’ 1967. Starring Peter Sellers, Ursula Andress, and David Niven. Directed by....everyone. As we do allow table talk here, eavesdrop on our patented signals: The “Night Eyes 2," and the "Hoagie/Hoagy Carmichael.” What do you think is better film between this and the spoof of it? Also, for all you spies and sleuths out there, somewhere within, lies the Easter Egg to end all Easter Eggs...2024-02-221h 49

The Review ReviewWillow / The Waiting Room of a Strip Club (Guest: Shannon Corbeil)Send us a textJoin us with guest Actor/Writer/Director Shannon Corbeil as we journey through her choice "Willow" (1987 Dir. Ron Howard) Starring: Val Kilmer, Warwick Davis, and Joanne Whalley. We break down this sword & sorcery film filled with characters the likes of "MadMartigan," "Finn Rozelle," "Burglecut," "Skullmaaaaann," and more. Plot: A young farmer is chosen to undertake a perilous journey in order to protect a special baby from an evil queen.1hr 51mins**All episodes contain explicit language**Artwork - Ben McFaddenReview Review Intro/Outro Theme...2024-02-081h 51

The Review ReviewDays of Thunder / The Austin Powers Effect (Guest: Travis Samson)Send us a textFormer drone operator, plant dad, and "What Are We Watching?" (Matthew Fosket) fanboy, Travis Samson puts it in Cruise Control ®️ for a Review Review of "Days of Thunder." (1990 Dir. Tony Scott ) Starring: Robert Duvall, Michael Rooker, Nicole Kidman, and featuring ...Tom Cruise! We run circles for what must be 500 laps about the who/what/where/when/why of this highly produced 90s vanity piece. Look, we’re gonna eat something, then we’re gonna make some phone calls, then we’ll be back, alright?Plot: A young hot-shot stock car driver gets his...2024-01-241h 47

The Review ReviewRETROSPECTICUS - So It's Come To This (Guest: Ben Burris)Send us a textAfter 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 1/2024**All episodes contain explicit language**Artwork - Ben McFaddenReview Review Intro/Outro Theme...2024-01-111h 45

The Review ReviewHH 2 - Office Christmas Party / Invasion of the Bernie Snatchers (Guest: Katie Hampton)Send us a textActress/Writer/Gamer/Stand Up/poo joke connoisseur/and Pack Theater House Team Member with "Nothing Burger," Katie Hampton, RSVPs YES to the “Review Review Holiday Helping 2: Seconds” work chat in Slacck re: "Office Christmas Party" (2016 Dir. Josh Gordon & Will Speck). Starring: Jason Bateman, Olivia Munn, and Jennifer Aniston. We implore you to always measure up, and party like there IS a tomorrow.Plot: When his uptight CEO sister threatens to shut down his branch, the branch manager throws an epic Christmas party in order to land a big client and save...2023-12-232h 08

The Review ReviewMother / KOMBAT : ANNIHILATION (Guest: Moses Olson)Send us a textThis special, and super sized episode for "Mother" (Dir. Bong Joon-Ho) brings us special guest Director/Writer/Producer/Actor and proud Seattleite Moses Olson. Who's worked on projects for The American Cancer Society, Microsoft, AT&T, Sony Interactive, Nintendo, Valve's Steam, NBC, Amazon, SIFF, and a diverse array of award-winning shorts, music videos, and feature-length films. In this episode we speak at length about the noir genre, and the tropes within. We get tough on everyone's number one masterpiece, and ne'er used punching bag "Mortal Kombat: Annihilation," and strap in for the Mother...2023-12-142h 33

The Review ReviewThe Raid / Electric Nachos (Guest: Matt Yanagiya)Send us a textActor/Stunt Performer/Martial Artist and FORMER CHILD SUPERSTAR Matt Yanagiya arrives at the studio and sticks around through "The Raid" (: Redemption? Dir. Gareth Evans 2011) Starring; Iko Uwais, Ray Sahetapy, and Joe Taslim. Our first absolutely balls to the wall action extravaganza, and thank gawd we have an expert here to guide us through 15 floors of pandemonium! Plot: A S.W.A.T. team becomes trapped in a tenement run by a ruthless mobster and his army of killers and thugs.Recorded 11/231hr 49mins**All episodes c...2023-11-301h 49

The Review ReviewHH 1 - Planes, Trains & Automobiles / Inside You Are Two WolvesSend us a textOur 1st Annual "Holiday Helping," has hit the TABLEEEEE, and you will walk (or roll) away absolutely stuffed with "Planes. Trains, & Automobiles" knowledge (1987 Dir. John Hughes)! Starring: Steve Martin, John Candy, and Michael McKean. Jump in the jet, take a terrific train ride, or a delightful drive through buddy comedy gold country with us in this special episode.**Next week we return with your regularly scheduled episode*Plot: A Chicago advertising man must struggle to travel home from New York for Thanksgiving, with a lovable oaf of a shower-curtain-ring s...2023-11-231h 41

The Review ReviewBamboozled / With the Good Comes the Bad the Bad Comes the Good (Guest: Charles Norris)Send us a textActor/Writer/Producer, and "Cornish College of the Arts - Favorite Son," Charles Norris brings us "Bamboozled” (2000) Starring: Damon Wayans, Jada Pinkett, Michael Rappaport, Savion Glover, and Tommy Davidson. We unpack this (very well packed) 'Spike Lee Joint,' about the gives and takes / wills and wonts / dos and donts of making it in the industry. This rarely seen gem has now reached cult status, even being named to several "Top 10" lists for the first ten years of the millennium. How much performance is TOO much performance? How many DV cameras are TOO much...2023-11-162h 00

The Review ReviewField Of Dreams / Tommy Wiseau's Extended Edition (Guest: Derek McFadden)Send us a textNovelist (The Santa Claus Agreement / All Systems Snow), and literary editor Derek McFadden ' reemerges from the corn rows to guest, and have a back and fourth bout "Field Of Dreams” (1989) Starring: Kevin Costner, Amy Madigan, Ray Liotta, James Earl Jones, and Ed Harris (Maybe?). The voices in our heads want us to talk to you about “Maniac Cop” (1988), familial bonds, convenience, being an ever evolving person, “Maniac Cop” (1988 now on Tubi), and CORN. Join us for this version of baseball, where there's PLENTY of crying. Listen to the voice in your head, hop in the...2023-11-021h 53

The Review ReviewDD 2 - Alien V. Alien$ / Save the Cat! (Guests: Sanjeev & Audrey Elliot)Send us a textJoin the crew of the Nostromo (Ben & Sanjeev) and the Sulaco (Paul & Audrey) on a deep space quest for answers on which is best between Alien (1979 Dir. Ridley Scott) and Aliens (aka Alien$ 1986 Dir. James Cameron). We discuss nuance in the horror genre, miniatures/mattes, and dudes in suits. Is it more important to put in the foundational work as the original or "inspiration,” or for big "yes, and-ing," as the sequel? Dig deep for answers about Arcturean's with us, and a certain Mr. Steven S. Whether you prefer a haunted house, or a...2023-10-302h 34

The Review ReviewYCR 3 - Let The Right One In / Uh HuhSend us a textOur 3rd listener choice "You Choose the Review," episode (and AGAIN apropos considering today is the 15th birthday) we travel to Sweden for a little culture with "Let The Right One In" (2008 Dir. Tomas Alfredson) Starring Kåre Hedebrant, and Lina Leandersson. We discuss the differences between love, soul mates, counterpoints, and destiny. Vampire tropes. And the ultimate unimportance of budget. This Spooky Season, you got the right one, bay bay**Next week we return with a special DEBATE DEBATE of Alien V Aliens**Plot: Oskar, an overlooked and b...2023-10-271h 32

The Review ReviewA Nightmare On Elm Street (2010) / Everything That's Happening is Confusing (Guest: Matthew Fosket)Send us a textSommelier (aka Grape Gawd)/Musician/and theme titan Matthew Fosket is back in the role of the man of our dreams to talk about "A Nightmare on Elm Street" (2010 Dir. Samuel Bayer) Starring - Rooney Mara, Jackie Earle Haley, and Kyle Gallner. Get ready to spin some old compact laser discs on the highway to upset feelings and trauma related to, and not related to the emo wave. Like, the severe lack of Wes Craven, legitimate scares, and ya know....stakes? Hands down, it's The Ghost of a Good Thing. We Fight the G...2023-10-191h 45

The Review ReviewNEW NEW! The Exorcist & Believer / Hot Licks (Guest: Ben Burris)Send us a textPerformer/Producer/Puppeteer and Zombie (aka returning guest) Ben Burris is back, baby! And this time, we're ALL 2 BURIOUS about kids getting possessed in 1973 in The Exorcist (Dir. William Friedkin) and even now in 2023 for a SPOILER LADEN “NEW NEW,” review of The Exorcist: Believer (Dir. David Gordon Green). We go quick through the sequel and dive into the meat of the 1973 classic based on the William Peter Blatty novel (his adapted screenplay won the Oscar. 1 of its 10 nominations). Have a close friend or loved one strap you to the bed, turn on the...2023-10-121h 55

The Review ReviewThe ‘Burbs / I’m a Nicky Katt Man (Guest: Brian Leahy)Send us a textWriter/Director/Actor/#raddad Brian Leahy moves in with us, but has some worries about the new neighbors here in “The ‘Burbs” (1989 Dir. Joe Dante) Starring - Tom Hanks, Rick Ducommun, and Bruce Dern. Grab your hair and your little dog as Spooky Season kicks into high gear with night digging, unexplained explosions, midnight light shows, and abstract art. Pull up a porch chair, turn up the speakers, grab your pretzels, and crack the sardines, and settle in for a Spooky Season Staycation. We T. Hank(s) you for comingPlot: An over...2023-10-051h 51

The Review ReviewDead Poets Society / Paul Schrader's CATS (Guest: Riley Shanahan)Send us a textActor/Writer/Director Riley Shanahan has arrived to woo us by bearing his heart as a member of the “Dead Poets Society” (1989) Starring - Robin Williams (Kinda?), Robert Sean Leonard, and Ethan Hawke. In this episode we begin our gear up into soup season by transitioning via autumnal vibes, with a very sexy sax soundtrack, before things get seriously spooky. Shakespeare, all-boys school struggles, and snow talk are abound, so spend the semester with us in Delaware! I’m eeen Delaware….Plot: Maverick teacher John Keating returns in 1959 to the prestigious New Engl...2023-09-281h 54

The Review ReviewCharade / aka CHARADÈ!! (Guest: Deborah Lee Smith)Send us a textPodcaster (More Than You See Podcast), writer, actor, producer, and all-around rad person Deborah Lee Smith brings us Director Stanley Donen's "Charade" (aka CHARADÈ!! 1963). Join us as we marvel at a fully clothed grown man, Peter/Alex/Adam/Brian (Grant), showering while hot on the case of $250,000 (now $25mil) that may...or may not, be in the hands of the capable, curious, and cunning recent widow Miss Regina Lampert. WHERE is dah money? HOW is dah money? WHO has dah money? AND AGAIN, WHERE is dah money? We answer those questions, and your q...2023-09-141h 35

The Review ReviewDefending Your Life / Albert Eats Purgatory (Guest: David Parke)Send us a textAudio editor, Father, and fellow Podcast host ("Jimmy Eat Pod" A deep dive into the catalog of Jimmy Eat World) David Parke piles into the tram to Judgement City with us to examine "Defending Your Life" (1991) from Writer/Director Albert Brooks. Starring: Albert Brooks, Meryl Streep, Rip Torn, and Lee Grant. We pontificate on the who, what, where, when, and why a life is on trial, and the little things we just can't forget (hard 4). Join us on many asides, and forgive a few technical difficulties. Fear not, it's a classic episode, that'll...2023-08-311h 32

The Review ReviewYCR 2 - Waterworld / HURRIQUAKE 2023 EMERGE-SODE (Guest: Sanjeev)Send us a textEMERGENCY DROP!! In our 2nd (and again, very timely considering), listener choice "You Choose the Review," episode we float down Ventura to Universal and Waterworld (1995)! Starring Kevin Costner, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Dennis Hopper (RIP), and Tina Majorino. The present. It's really rainy in Los Angeles. Ok, pretty rainy. Really it depends on where you are. Long story short, a coin, destiny, and just a little bad luck collided to bring you not just a tropical storm, but...WATERWORLD**Next week we return to your scheduled program Ep. 118**Plot: In a...2023-08-221h 49

The Review ReviewBatman Returns / Ice to See You (Guest: Mike Bowers)Send us a textWriter, Producer, Performer, Director, Choreographer, and DC Encyclopedia Mike Bowers (@bikemowers) floats gently to his seat from the high above rooftops for "Batman Returns" (1992). Starring: Michael Keaton (Birdman), Michelle Pfeiffer (What Lies Beneath), and Danny Devito (Twins). Dir: Tim Burton. We take you on a forced crash course (Penguin is driving. How can this be?) through a lot of the Burton/Schumacher Batman oeuvre. Discuss the Christmas movie of it all, and if this makes our holiday watchlist. And, how easy it should, or maybe shouldn't, be, to tear off your bulletproof mask. 2023-08-171h 59

The Review ReviewStarship Troopers / Pauls, Party of Two - Bday Special!Send us a textWelcome 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 “gr...2023-08-091h 47

The Review ReviewEarth Girls Are Easy / This is Rated WHAT?! (Guest: Keiko Green)Send us a textScreenwriter, Playwright, Producer, Performer, and our first 2 time guest (Huh?) Keiko Green (@keikothegreen) telepods in Goldblum style for "Earth Girls Are Easy" (1988). Starring: Geena Davis (The Fly), Jeff Goldblum (The Fly), Jim Carrey (In Living Color), Damon Wayans (In Living Color), and Julie Brown. How horny can a PG rated movie get REALLY? You might be...pleasantly...surprised. (Brought to you by: Ownlee Fanz)Plot: A Southern California girl befriends three furry aliens after their spaceship lands in her swimming pool.Recorded 7/231hr 46mins**All episodes c...2023-08-031h 46

The Review ReviewHeathers / The Burbank Tea Party (Guest: Mellinda Hensley)Send us a textWriter/Director Mellinda Hensley is Young, and also Restless, over the CLASSIC “Heathers” (1988) Starring - Winona Ryder, Christian Slater, and Shannen Doherty. Disagreements are abound in this episode RIFE with croquet chat, when to dislike anti-hero types called ‘JD,’ and if our sponsor is Ice-T or Iced Tea (we assure you it’s neither. Neither. Neither nor neither)PLOT: At Westerburg High where cliques rule, jocks dominate and all the popular girls are named Heather, it's going to take a Veronica and mysterious new kid to give teen angst a body count.2023-07-212h 04

The Review ReviewThe Fifth Element / The Return of Bruno (Guest: Zach Zoschke)Send us a textContent creator, Terminator extra, Bartender to the stars, and third heat Zach Zoschke (@zachzoschke) crashes through the roof of the Review Review Taxi Service cab for "The Fifth Element" (1997). Starring: Bruce Willis (The Return of Bruno), Milla Jovovich, Gary Oldman, Chris Tucker, and Ian Holm. W3lcoME 2 the NOIZee SHohhhhhhh!Plot: In the colorful future, a cab driver unwittingly becomes the central figure in the search for a legendary cosmic weapon to keep Evil and Mr. Zorg at bay.Recorded 6/231hr 45mins**All episodes contain explicit...2023-07-061h 44

The Review ReviewNoises Off! / Ben's Birthday Bash Special!Send us a textAfter 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...Pl...2023-06-291h 19

The Review ReviewThe Phantom / Jungle All the Way (Guest: Brandon Marino)Send us a textWe welcome actor, writer, producer, free runner, wrestler, and a helluva model human, Brandon Marino to the jungle for our ceremony honoring "The Phantom" (1996). Starring - cool dude Billy Zane, Treat Williams (RIP) , Kristy Swanson, and Catherine Zeta Jones. Skulls (typically hairless), lasers, purple suits, enormous handguns, quick changes, jewel valuations (Topaz and Opal are PRICELESS), 1930s physicality, and CANNONBALLS!*this episode contains zero net carbsRecorded 6/231hr 39minsPlot: The Phantom, descendent of a line of African (?) superheroes, travels to New York City to thwart a w...2023-06-231h 39

The Review ReviewThe Mouse That Roared! / The Snyder Cut (Guest: Matt Fosket)Send us a textMusician, Alaska native, and WINE. PROFESSIONAL. Matt Fosket stops worrying, and learns to love the Review Review, and thus talk with us about "The Mouse That Roared!" (1959) Based on the novel of the same title. Starring; Peter Sellers, Peter Sellers, Peters Sellers, and Jean Seberg. This farce begs the questions: What if a micro nation became a nuclear superpower? Can we talk about a movie MUCH longer than it's feature length? How much does Matt's jacket cost REALLY? Is all wine "fine," wine? What are the limits of Amazon “X-Ray?” And, if someone, ANYO...2023-06-091h 44

The Review ReviewDD 1 - Die Hard V Vengeance / The Battle for EndorSend us a textDebate Debate Debut! The very first 'Debate Debate,' is upon us. In the blue corner, holding the original VHS, arguing for "Die Hard" (1988) Ben 'The Boy,' McFadden! In the red corner, with a DVD of "Die Hard With a Vengeance" duct taped to his back its Paul "Poopy Pants" R! Starring Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Jeremy Irons, Samuel L. Jackson, Reginald Vel Johnson, William Atherton, Bonnie Bedilia, Graham Greene, cont. In our official recorded deposition we present the evidence for minimalism v maximalism, contained v open world, lone wolf v two-hander...2023-05-251h 47

The Review ReviewTo Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything / J London (Guest: Rachael Fosket)Send us a textActress (Grimm, Midway, The Librarians), writer, and HUGE net worth individual Rachael Fosket jumps in the land yacht for a ride through "To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar" (1995) Starring; Wesley Snipes, Patrick Swayze, and John Leguizamo. The music, the fashion, the friendship, the feeeeeeeling! We unpack it all, sadly, without the Wonder Woman (R) theme in the backgroundPlot: Three drag queens travel cross-country until their car breaks down, leaving them stranded in a small town.Recorded 4/231hr 52mins**All episodes contain explicit language**2023-05-121h 51

The Review ReviewBrazil / 3x Sexiest Man Alive Bob Hoskins (Guest: Liz Ellis)Send us a textJoing us this time is television writer, Review Review listener, and "White Men Can't Jump," appreciator, the wonderful Liz Ellis! The proper paperwork was filed with head office to have an open discussion re: "Brazil" - (1985) Starring Jonathan Pryce, Ian Holm, Kim Greist, and Robert DeNiro. We three try to hit every parallel (KAFKA!) to Dir. Terry Gilliam’s funky, brutalist, 1984 allegory, that is widely considered a sci-fi masterpiece. Will we agree? May depend which version you watch...Plot: A bureaucrat in a dystopic society becomes an enemy of the state as h...2023-04-271h 49

I Am Refocused Radio#Storytime with Will McFaddenABOUT WILL McFADDEN AND #STORYTIME Welcome to the award winning #Storytime Podcast! The Internet is a dumpster full of stories, and our host Will McFadden is the most fearless and skilled dumpster diver in the game. #Storytime features the top podcasters, YouTube creators, TikTok stars, Reddit masters, and everyday folks who all share a love of great storytelling. Subscribe now and follow on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook to become an official Fable Baby today! This season guests include Rider Strong, Adam Pally, McCall Mirabella, SeanDoesMagic, and many more. Episodes here: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119...2023-04-1809 min

The Review ReviewGalaxy Quest / Revenge of the Ricky Maths (Guest: Derek McFadden)Send us a textNovelist (The Santa Claus Agreement), and literary editor Derek McFadden 'Zooms' in to hit the turbo, and talk "Galaxy Quest" (1999) Starring Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Enrico Colantoni, and Daryl Mitchell. We discuss if it would be better to "make it," as one note, or not at all. The rise of Sam Rockwell. The minefields of fandom, stardom, and space. Why Paul prefers Trek to Wars (and how to reach him.). And we celebrate our shared love of thoughtful gift giving live during the recording! Plot: The alumni cast of a s...2023-04-141h 56

The Review ReviewYCR 1 - Super Super Mario Mario Bros. Bros. / Remember our Boks?Send us a textEMERGENCY DROP!! In our first (and very timely considering), listener choice "You Choose the Review," episode we take the tube to “Super Mario Bros." (1993) Starring Bob Hoskins, John Leguizamo, Dennis Hopper, and Samantha Mathis. We swallowed E ⭐️, smoked flower 🌺, burned leaf 🍂, noshed shrooms 🍄 and entered another dimension to properly discuss this beautiful mess. The filmmakers, and producers (NINTENDO) would like you to think of this not so much a "Mario," movie, but simply...a movie. And yes, that was a real fart. **Next week we return to your scheduled program Ep. 109**Plot: T...2023-04-041h 44

The Review ReviewMystery Men / I Saw This at the Theater (Guest: Audrey Elliot)Send us a textCostume Designer, and 90s babe appreciator, Audrey Elliot, gives an all-star performance as "guest," breaking down her choice "Mystery Men" (1999) Starring Ben Stiller (Tom Crooze), William H. Macy, Janeane Garofalo, and Hank Azaria. Just like the movie, this episode has it all; what not to "fuck with," the partial Joel Schumacher filmography, Michael Douglas V. Michael Douglas, “bump nails,” and of course....BIRTHDAYS. Crack a Pepsi™️ with us, relax, and enjoy!Plot: A group of inept amateur superheroes must save the day when a real superhero, and their city are threatened....2023-03-301h 53

The Review ReviewAtlantis: The Lost Empire / Stargate to Pandora: The Final Fantasy (Guest: Sanjeev)Send us a textCreative Executive at Resolute Films, Sanjeev, comes up for air to have a fireside chat about "Atlantis: The Lost Empire" (2001). Starring; Michael J. Fox, Jim Varney, and James Garner. Dive deep into the discourse about how much thigh is appropriate, the merits of a good exposition dump, why every kid loves a Jefferson Davis reference, and what we can expect from "IP orgies."Plot: A young linguist joins an intrepid group of explorers on a quest to find the lost city of "Atlantis." Recorded 1/231hr 44mins 2023-03-161h 44

The Review ReviewThe Fall / You're On the F**kin' Ride (Guest: Jessica Martin)Send us a textPerformer, writer, director, and general cool human Jessica Martin sits down with us, to then take "The Fall," (2006) Based on “Yo Ho Ho,” (1981). Starring; Lee Pace, Catinca Untaru, and Justine Waddell. A fantasy/adventure gem Directed and co-written by Tarsem Singh (The Cell, Mirror Mirror), and produced (?) by Spike Jonze, and David Fincher (maybe). We get swept away in the discussion of storytelling via color coding, Lee Pace, the greatness of practical effects, and the sheer power of Blu-Ray (tm). A film that must be experienced directly to truly understand, but we take a sw...2023-03-031h 38

The Review ReviewReal Genius / Look Who's Talking As Well (Guest: Chris Olds)Send us a textVoice actor, and big shot trivia champ Chris Olds joins us to debate if it truly is "Real Genius," (1985) or if it's just a clever name. Starring; Val Kilmer, Gabe Jarret, and William Atherton. We debate Sci-fi v. Reality, the merits of research for your film, Arnold Schwarzenegger running up to you on the screen here, and the greatest sequel film ever "Look Who's Talking As Well."Plot: A teenage prodigy enters a top engineering college, but struggles to fit in with the eccentric student body, and a professor with nefarious...2023-02-152h 05