In this week's episode, Ben is joined by Ryan Heinz, Jalaal Ahmad, and Jeshua Holmes, to discuss 2003's "Daredevil" starring Ben Affleck. From CGI rain, bad Irish accents, weird leather kinks, Catholic symbolism, Evanescence and Moby on the soundtrack, and a glorious dance fight, "Daredevil" has it all... except a good story. Let us know what movie we should talk about next and please check out our work on Instagram @the.beniverse and @bind_media, and check out more of Ben's film reviews at bent...
May 08, 2021•56 min•Ep. 14
In this week’s episode celebrating May the 4th, we discuss at great lengths about everyone's favorite Gungan punching bag, Jar Jar, and have our own Duel of the Fates: is The Phantom Menace even good? For this episode, Ben and Bran are joined by Episode 1 champion defender Josh Whitney, Ben's cohost on the Star Wars centered podcast "Now There Are 2 Of Them", which is also what we'll all be saying when their second episode comes out at last. Find us on socials: Twitter: @the.beniverse Instagram:...
May 04, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 13
In this week’s episode, Bran returns from moving and the boys settle in to talk about a movie in which people who don't really settle in at all, Oscar winner for Best Picture, Nomadland...and our good ol' fashion great debate makes a comeback. Find us on socials: Twitter: @the.beniverse Instagram: @the.beniverse and @bind_media See more podcasts and reviews at bentothemovies.com
Apr 30, 2021•47 min•Ep. 12
Today Ben welcomes Professor Forrest Hartman onto the show. A journalism professor at Chico State, Forrest has also had a long career as a professional film critic for the Reno Gazette, and Action News Now in northern California. Today, Forrest and Ben had and in-depth discussion on the biggest Oscar snubs of the 20th century. Along with that, I was able to get a few of Forrest's Oscar predictions for tonight's show. Check out more of Forrest Hartman's work at forresthartman.com and check out be...
Apr 25, 2021•51 min
In our third installment of Oscar's month, Ben is co-hostless, so he decided to have a bit of fun with this one. This week's episode is a deep dive into the history of the book, its author, and its troubled production, as well as a thorough breakdown of everything that makes One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest a beloved film. Also, with the Oscars being in t-minus 2 days Ben gave his brief breakdown on the major categories and what he believes will win come Sunday night. Check out our work on Instag...
Apr 23, 2021•49 min•Ep. 10
In our second week of Oscar's month, and our first double-digit episode, the boys go on a stupid, murder-filled field trip/kidnapping mission in Minnesota. While we're there, we sing the praises of Frances McDermond playing the nicest police officer ever in the Coen Brothers' 1996 film, Fargo (like it says in the title). Find us on socials: Twitter: @the.beniverse Instagram: @the.beniverse and @bind_media See more podcasts and reviews at bentothemovies.com
Apr 16, 2021•44 min•Ep. 10
In this maniacal episode to kick off Oscar's Month, the dudes talk about a boy named Arthur's descent into the darkest place a human can sink... clownhood. Check us out on instagram @the.beniverse and @bind_media See more reviews and podcasts at bentothemovies.com
Apr 09, 2021•45 min•Ep. 9
In this extra special April Fool's Day episode, the fellas are joined by Dan Janjigian, the actual and amazing man behind the scariest character in The Room, Chris-R... well, second scariest if you count Tommy. Join Ben, Bran, and Dan as we throw proverbial spoons at the imaginary screen, and get down to the nitty gritty of the best bad movie ever made. You can find Dan Janjigian's lovely merch inspired by The Room on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheOfficialChrisR Find more podcasts and movie...
Apr 01, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 8
In this week's icky episode, the boys talk nausea, induced by David Cronenberg's adaptation of The Fly, in which Jeff Goldblum gets turned into a nightmare. Find us on socials: Twitter: @the.beniverse Instagram: @the.beniverse and @bind_media See more podcasts and reviews at bentothemovies.com
Mar 26, 2021•48 min•Ep. 7
The pilot of our B-Roll miniseries, the fellers talk about the wild and wacky world of children nominating movies to win orange blimps
Mar 24, 2021•26 min
In today's long-ish episode, the titular Ben and Bran fight in gladiatorial fashion about the 3-hour movie extravaganza Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice: Ultimate Edition (Extended Cut [Featuring Dante from the Devil May Cry series (1080p)])
Mar 19, 2021•56 min•Ep. 6
In this week's extra-long episode, we are joined by Branson's wife Brenna as we discuss the lovely indie movie Eighth Grade, and the serious - and silly - aspects of everyone's favorite time in life: middle school. See more podcasts and reviews at bentothemovies.com
Mar 12, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 5
Today we talk about a movie in which a beeg beefy man-bot terrorizes humans. That's why they call him Teh Turminader, I guess. Count how many times Bran says the phrase "cool reveal" for a bonus game. Check out more podcasts and reviews at bentothemovies.com
Mar 05, 2021•48 min•Ep. 4
Today we discuss Rear Window, in which a man looks out his rear window. Check out more podcasts and reviews at bentothemovies.com Instagram: @the.beniverse and @bind_media
Feb 26, 2021•42 min•Ep. 3
Today we discuss the Lego Movie, the only truly good commercial ever made. Check out more podcasts and reviews at bentothemovies.com Instagram: @the.beniverse
Feb 19, 2021•41 min•Ep. 2
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Feb 12, 2021•42 min•Ep. 1
