If Tyler Durden is a toxic male idol for Ben's generation, then Michael Fassbender in The Killer is that toxic male idol for Eric's generation. Fincher is finally on the pod with his newest Netflix release and our hosts are very excited. Then, British TV keeps its glorious run on the podcast alive. Happy Valley is a Yorkshire crime drama with a big heart and some nasty violence that would make Fincher glad to see. You can stream the killer on Netflix and watch Happy Valley on AMC+. This podcast ...
Dec 05, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Thank god for this guest today offering something our hosts could never, a woman's perspective. What a sausage fest it would have been without her. Caraline argues her well researched facts and articulates her feelings while her boyfriend stumbles through a google doc with his half-baked ideas strewn randomly. (51:24) Caraline leaves just in time for Ben to explain the male gaze to Eric while discussing Special Ops. He then abandons all objective analysis and rants about the current political sy...
Nov 26, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 21
We're finally doing Scorsese! Marty's most recent release is the subject of the most influential pod in film and TV. Finally, right? Our hosts take the opportunity to gush while learning about what this movie is and what it means to people. (43:17) Atlanta is the show, so get ready for two white guys from the northeast to take on a dramedy about race in Atlanta! But really our hosts can't get enough of good writing, ideas, and performances, and Atlanta has it all. This podcast is hosted by Eric ...
Nov 19, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 20
If this episode were a boat, Eric would have grounded it. It wouldn't be sunk, but damn near close. His intentions were pure when choosing this movie, but maybe his on-air martini skewed his judgement of it (we'll never know for sure). John Carney's most recent writer/director piece is underachieving to say the least. For the TV section (24:02), our hosts are joined by family member and wine snob extraordinaire, Zach Nerenberg! Drops of God brings back the tide and our trio sails into the beauti...
Nov 12, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 19
It's a family reunion! Newlywed and film enthusiast Julie Roberts joins the pod as our first guest ever! Today's episode is about one of all of our personal favorites, Fantastic Mr. Fox. We talk everything beautiful about this movie, all-star performances, and Wes Anderson's filmography. This feels like a good time to mention we absolutely love listener interaction and feedback. So, if you feel strongly about a movie or TV show please let us know, however you can. We will do our best to include ...
Nov 05, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Nothing can prepare you for the end of this episode 😳. Get in the spooky season mood, it's a Halloween special! John Carpenter's Halloween (1978) is the subject of today's ep. It took lies and deceit but Ben actually got Eric to see a scary movie (he'll never forgive him). This pod is hosted by Eric Nerenberg and host/producer Ben Dorsey. Buy/rent Halloween on major streaming platforms. This podcast is sponsored by Dirtysue.com and executive produced by Jennie Nerenberg, responsible for keeping...
Oct 29, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Ben and Eric are like neighbors screaming at each other over the white picket fence on this pod. They dug their trenches deep and are in an unceasing conflict over what they think of Bottoms. Please don't pick sides, we're all one big family at the end of the day, we'll get through this. Dead Baby??? Perry Mason (27:27) brings our hosts back into the same boat, and Eric flexes the hell out of his TV knowledge. This show isn't for the faint of heart, but this episode is for any and all listeners....
Oct 22, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 18
If you come to this episode hoping to learn about the step by step process of blowing up an oil pipeline, IT'S HERE⬇️! Learn with our simple step by step tutorial for the bang of a lifetime! They won't forget you after this one, you're going to make real change. But if you didn't come for that, Britain beats America once again in the theater of war- I mean theater of television. Breeders is a parent/child comedy that you should not show your young ones. Stream How To Blow Up A Pipeline and Breed...
Oct 15, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 17
If you were already sick of our voices, get ready to get sick of our faces. This ep has broken down barriers, Ben was actually more excited to talk about the TV show than the movie⁉️ Find out what our hosts think about the buzzing directorial debut from Celine Song. We heard you guys on instagram again, and hit series Succession is on the pod! Months past the buzz of the fourth season, our hosts start the spoiler free dialogue up again of the first season and the show as a whole. Past Lives is f...
Oct 07, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Let your voice be heard! Our wonderful fans chose this episode's TV show, and they came through with an all time pick. Our hosts loved recording this episode so much, they did it twice! New technology is a peach... Hollywood's soft white underbelly is in the limelight as Ben and Eric try to keep their discussion shy of the 3 hour run time of this epic. Ben is breaking the fourth wall--> I'm about to make a bold prediction, the Bear will go down as one of the best shows in TV history when it e...
Oct 01, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 15
There’s something about this pod that they didn’t like…, they enjoyed it. Ben and Eric stop in the desert on their blood soaked pod-path through the film industry, past and present. This classic receives the recognition it deserves as our hosts look forward to conquer the next film. This pod is hosted by Eric Nerenberg alongside host/producer Ben Dorsey. You can rent Lawrence of Arabia on most major streaming sites, and this podcast is sponsored by Dirty Sue, go to Dirtysue.com to upgrade your m...
Sep 25, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 3
You might have noticed that the long winded segments tend to be the ones Ben feels he *really* has to say something. This episode is the perfect example of this. Our hosts’ sails are full in the movie section, and nice and concise when discussing the show. Find out who exactly the worst person in the world is on this episode. Ben and Eric’s podcast is hosted by Eric Nerenberg and host/producer Ben Dorsey. This podcast is sponsored by dirtysue.com.
Sep 19, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Morons, I have morons on my pod… Eric looks like the captain of the Harvard debate club the way he dismantles Ben’s arguments. A classic is put under the lamp of scrutiny and gets out without a scratch, it’s hard to find a flaw with this film. You can stream Butch Cassidy on Max, this podcast is hosted by Eric Nerenberg alongside host/producer Ben Dorsey. Thanks for tuning in, we’ll see you next time!
Sep 13, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Our hosts explore unfamiliar lands and talk two productions that might have flown under your radar. RRR is India’s highest grossing film globally in 2022 and a thrill ride of independence, action, and touching pride. Reservation Dogs is wrapping up it’s third and final season as we speak. It follows a group of Native American teens trying to escape the world they grew up in. Taking a page from the Italian Neorealism movement it tugs at the heart strings but has a great sense of humor. As always ...
Sep 07, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Vomit Piss and Shit! Ruben Östlund’s seasick class drama is in the spotlight and it stands unapologetically proud of itself. Then Deborah Cahn’s fast talking political thriller takes our hosts across the pond to Britain. Eric is in his wheelhouse with a Sorkin-esque drama starring one of his favorites Keri Russell. You can stream Triangle of Sadness on Hulu and The Diplomat is on Netflix. This podcast is hosted by Eric Nerenberg along with host/producer Ben Dorsey. Thank you all for tuning in!
Sep 01, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 12
It’s a new series! Can you believe such amateur podcasters already have another series? They can barely manage one series as is. Classics is going to be a one movie per episode series where Ben and Eric review old film that we believe is in the classic film canon. The catch is that one of us is watching it for the first time. This time Eric is the shmo. Listen to an armchair critic and an armchair filmmaker talk about Mike Nichols’ decade defining classic, The Graduate.
Aug 26, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Fire of Love? More like some fire ass documentary filmmaking! We’re back in the studio after a short vacay for a wholesome discussion about mortality, adventure, and ways of life. We do not, I repeat, WE DO NOT have a massive crush on Idris Elba ;). Our hosts take to the skies for some entertaining British Tv and a rather one sided “discussion” of film form. Stream Fire of Love on Hulu or Disney and Hijack on Apple TV. This podcast is produced by Ben Dorsey, thank you for tuning in to another ep...
Aug 19, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Tired of hearing us rave about performances? Well stay tired chump, this episode’s movie is full of beautiful and nuanced performances. Filmmaking is back like it never left and it seems that A24 continues to do no wrong. Then, a company that just can’t seem to do anything right makes a good tv show! Disney let’s the artists take the reigns on and off the screen and it pays off… imagine that. Watch C’mon C’mon on YouTube free with ads and stream Andor on Disney+. Learn how to support striking sc...
Aug 11, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 10
On this episode Ben and Eric take shrooms in the Swedish forest. They also forfeit their lives to their god so stay tuned until the very end. Jk, but Ari Aster’s fucked up mind and Florence Pugh’s multifaceted performance of a lifetime are on full display. On a lighter note, Ben learns a lot about himself and the show he’s reviewing “professionally” on this episode. Comedy and celebrity in LA are discussed as our hosts enjoy some lighthearted fun. This podcast is produced by Ben Dorsey, you can ...
Aug 04, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 9
How could a shell with such small stature summon such seismic sensations inside? Our hosts navigate the story of Marcel the 1 inch wonder, and his touching story of friendship, family, and father time. Then, The Last of Us divides our hosts one more time. It’s takes them back to conversations had months before the inception of this pod, but cooler heads prevailed. Marcel the Shell is for rent on Apple or Prime TV and you can stream The Last of Us on max. This podcast is produced by Ben Dorsey, t...
Jul 31, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Ben and Eric are live and in person! But don’t mistake this happy occurrence with a happy movie. Our hosts get misty eyed talking about the newest father/daughter drama to hit the big screen. They stumble through a raw and emotional recapping of the movie which they watched minutes before recording. The podcast is spoiler free up until 10:55. This podcast was produced by Ben Dorsey, thank you all for listening to our cousin conversations!
Jul 25, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 7
The greatest theatrical weekend of Ben’s living days has arrived, and he knew he had to double feature. Eric was complacent and just didn’t feel like it. That’s alright because we recorded it all right here for you to enjoy spoiler FREE 😁! Support your striking writers and actors in Hollywood by informing yourself on this topic, link below. Thank you all for listening, have a “Hey Barbie” type of day! https://nerdist.com/article/how-you-can-help-striking-writers-actors-writers-strike-actors-str...
Jul 22, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 6
To spoil, or not to spoil, that is the question. On todays episode Ben and Eric brown nose the European demographic of their audience by reviewing Celine Sciamma’s newest film. Then it’s on to the BBC’s Inside Man. British Tv is on the hot seat instead of their dentistry. Then a sneak peak into the special episode coming up next. This podcast is produced by Ben Dorsey, thank you all for listening!
Jul 20, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Comedy! Romance! Romantic comedies! The chemistry between our hosts is tested after some flagrant statements are made regarding our movie Rye Lane! Tune in for a bubbling discussion about an even bubblier rom com that they just don’t make like this anymore. Then Ben rants for too long while Eric raves about Dave. Don’t let Ben’s tangents fool you, this episode is still about one movie and only one tv show. This podcast was produced by Ben Dorsey, thank you all for tuning in and we’ll see you nex...
Jul 13, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Ben and Eric continue to be the glue that holds the world of film criticism together. Damien Chazelle’s third feature film is broken down and put back together by your favorite podcast hosts, and the streak of mediocre movies is finally over. Then, the comedy series Shrinking is on the hot seat. It’s characteristics and conflicts are laid out for everyone to see. This podcast is produced by a your co-host Ben Dorsey, thank you all for tuning in and we’ll see you next time!
Jul 10, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Ben and Eric are sick of it! Another lofty reputation needs to be seriously reconsidered after some biting criticism from our two hosts. But we are making a promise to you all right now. We will like the next movie we choose! Then, it’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. We introduce the new format for reviewing our tv shows and then dissect the quick witted Jewish comedy. Thank you all for tuning in to this edition of Ben and Eric’s Podcast, we hope to see you next time! Also, shout out to the wonderfu...
Jun 29, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 3
BEN SPOILED IT! Ben talks Escape Plan and Eric guides him on his journey through the sea of spoilers about this decade old movie. We talk about what makes it good and bad, and why you should and shouldn’t see it. Then, it’s Beef. A24’s brand new 10 episode Netflix series is the topic of discussion while Ben holds his tongue on the spoilers. Performances, style, token white comedic relief, Beef has it all. Finally, a new season of Tv came out on Hulu for all the early birds to start binging on. A...
Jun 22, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 2
We’d like to introduce ourselves, my name is Ben and this is Eric. We’re cousins who love to argue about movies and tv. We figured why not make a podcast out of it? We entertain ourselves with it anyways, why not let the masses in on our conversations. And if they don’t feel like listening, at least we have this to document our passion for entertainment. We hope you enjoy.
Jun 20, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 1
