In this week’s holiday-spanning episode, we're kicking off December with "Christmas?", our month's theme all about movies that are classically surrounded by this one debate: Wait, is that ACTUALLY a Christmas movie? What better way to kick things off than with Tim Burton's stop-motion Chrismaween (or Hallowmas) classic. Also, Ben talks about the Fast and Furious chronology for way too long. Find us elsewhere: Twitter: @the_beniverse Instagram: @the.beniverse and @bind_media Youtube: The Benivers...
Dec 03, 2021•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 40
In this week’s rebooted episode, we're doing Dune again, except not. Pretty much the same story as last time, except the movie is quite good! Also Josh is back, whoopee. Find us elsewhere: Twitter: @the_beniverse Instagram: @the.beniverse and @bind_media Youtube: The Beniverse See more podcasts and reviews at bentothemovies.com...
Nov 27, 2021•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 39
In this week’s PALchip-enabled episode, we're pulling a wildcard for this month's "family and Conflict/Sci-fi" lineup with a lovely little Netflix film about a family learning to understand each other while a robot uprising happens all around them. They don't do that in counseling, as far as I know! Find us elsewhere: Twitter: @the_beniverse Instagram: @the.beniverse and @bind_media Youtube: The Beniverse See more podcasts and reviews at bentothemovies.com...
Nov 20, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 38
In this week’s force sensitive episode, the boys go toe-to-toe in their most divided and longest movie discussion yet. Oh yeah, we're talkin the most divisive Star Wars movie since the prequels... The Last Jedi. Will Light or Dark prevail? Who even is light or dark in this debate? Find us elsewhere: Twitter: @the_beniverse Instagram: @the.beniverse and @bind_media Youtube: The Beniverse See more podcasts and reviews at bentothemovies.com...
Nov 13, 2021•2 hr 17 min•Ep. 37
In this week’s spice-addled episode, the boys kick off "Family and Conflict Month", a month all about movie battles, family togetherness, and heated disagreements (Thanksgiving, basically) by talking about the original Dune by David Lynch. Lots of sand and exposition to see! We're also joined by returning guest Josh Whitney, the King of Opinions That Make You Go "Huh?". HEAVY LANGUAGE THIS WEEK, YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED Find us elsewhere: Twitter: @the_beniverse Instagram: @the.beniverse and @bind_m...
Nov 05, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 36
In this week’s killer episode, Benny Phantom and Bran-ghoul are joined by Chris Durand, the storytelling stuntman extraordinaire behind Michael Myers in this week's movie, Halloween Twenty Years Later, or H20, if you feel extra 90's. Settle in for some sick behind the scenes stories from Michael Myers himself. What a way to end off SPOOK-A-PALOOZA! (the name will be better next year). Huge thanks again to Chris Durand for joining us! Find us elsewhere: Twitter: @the_beniverse Instagram: @the.ben...
Oct 29, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 35
In this week’s (second-ish) candy-loving episode, Were-Ben and Branpire are continuing "Spook-a-palooza" with the most Halloweeny movie yet, a little anthology film/homage to the horror genre called Trick 'R Treat. Join us as we watch Sam, a living burlap sack, enforce his tyrannical laws over various kooky characters, all on the same insane Halloween night. Watch this at your next Samhain or whatever. Find us elsewhere: Twitter: @the_beniverse Instagram: @the.beniverse and @bind_media Youtube: ...
Oct 26, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 34
In this week’s nightmarish episode of "Spook-a-palooza" (I guess), Ben-o'-Lantern and Branscream are talking about one of the 'Heads of Horror Mount Rushmore", Nightmare on Elm Street. Naturally, we also talk about knife-handed antagonist, Freddy Kruger, who you might recognize as the likeness of Terry from that one episode of Richard and Mortimer. Don't fall asleep... but do though, it's important to get good sleep. Find us elsewhere: Twitter: @the_beniverse Instagram: @the.beniverse and @bind_...
Oct 22, 2021•59 min•Ep. 33
In this week’s hard-to-see episode (it's an audio podcast, not much to see anyway), spooky hosts Ben-kenstein and Boo-ran watch a very old movie about an invisible man, and a very new movie about an invisible man for our second week of what we're now calling "Scare-a-palooza". You can decide whether that title is ironic or not. Check out Ben's article on the Marvel multiverse at Highbrow magazine! Find us on socials: Twitter: @the_beniverse Instagram: @the.beniverse and @bind_media Youtube: The ...
Oct 08, 2021•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 32
In this week’s vampiric episode, those rascally boys talk about just a couple of vampire bros living (dying?) it up together in New Zealand. Very educational, thank you NZ documentary board. This movie is one hilarious way to kick off spooky month (Which reminds me, pretend the theme song is spooky this week) Check out Ben's article on the Marvel multiverse at Highbrow magazine! Find us on socials: Twitter: @the_beniverse Instagram: @the.beniverse and @bind_media Youtube: The Beniverse See more ...
Oct 01, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 31
In this week’s mysterious episode, the boys talk a psychological and gruesome thrill ride from the crazed and genius mind of David Fincher. In light of talking about Kevin Spacey, If you or a loved one have ever dealt with sexual assault, know that there is hope, support, and healing. Visit https://www.rainn.org/ for 24-hour help Also, check out Ben's article on the Marvel multiverse at Highbrow magazine Find us on socials: Twitter: @the_beniverse Instagram: @the.beniverse and @bind_media See mo...
Sep 24, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 30
In this week’s marauding episode, we're talking about Hollywood's own scruffy lookin nerf-herder, Harrison Ford, and his first outing as the famed archaeologist, Ohio Smith (or something like that). Prepare for an adventure, friends! Check out Ben's recent appearance on the podcast Film at Fifty here ! Find us on socials: Twitter: @the_beniverse Instagram: @the.beniverse and @bind_media See more podcasts and reviews at bentothemovies.com...
Sep 18, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 29
In this week’s choppy-ish episode, we're back in the swing of things with one movie a week! This week, the boys are talkin Miyazaki, and exploring the vibrant world of Spirited Away. The Great Debate™ makes a return at last, oh how we've miss you, dear friend. Find us on socials: Twitter: @the_beniverse Instagram: @the.beniverse and @bind_media See more podcasts and reviews at bentothemovies.com...
Sep 10, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 28
The time has come. CAGE/OFF is here at last! 16 contenders for the best Nicholas Cage character, in an all-out super smash tournament for the crown. This episode is a BIG one, and an extra-special one, as this week the boys are joined by guest Keith Phipps, freelance reviewer for Vulture, TV Guide, Polygon, etc., AND author of the book "Age of Cage: Four Decades of Hollywood Through One Singular Career", which comes out March 2022. Strap yourselves in! You can find our guest Keith here: Twitter:...
Sep 03, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 27
The final episode of RAGE CAGE before Cage/Off is here! In this week’s time-hopping episode, we take a semi-retrospective look at a much earlier Nicholas Cage performance, as a criminal (yet again) in "Raising Arizona", and we hop way forward to just two months ago, with "Pig", a 2021 release about a old fellow and his pig. Get ready for the bracket y'all. BONUS: Check out a neat vid of Nick Cage breaking down some of his biggest roles by clicking here . Find us on socials: Twitter: @the_beniver...
Aug 23, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 26
In this week’s ACTION-PACKED and EXPLOSIVE episode, the boys are back, albeit a bit early (or late), with the fourth installment of RAGE CAGE! This week, it's two very 90's action movies, which Ben so aptly described as "Die Hard on a plane, and Die Hard in a prison." Don't let that fool you though, these movies are legitimately awesome. Ladies and gentleman, welcome (to the Rock/aboard Con Air). Find us on socials: Twitter: @the_beniverse Instagram: @the.beniverse and @bind_media See more podca...
Aug 12, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 25
In this week’s monstrous episode, the boys are back in the swing of RAGE CAGE, with a "meh" movie about a skull demon with a bicycle or whatever, and a god-awful movie where we can't figure out what the story is. Maybe its about a vampire, but it's definitely a failure. Listen in awe as we struggle to describe what the heck Vampire's Kiss is about. Here's the teeth scene . Just...yeah. Find us on socials: Twitter: @the_beniverse Instagram: @the.beniverse and @bind_media See more podcasts and rev...
Jul 30, 2021•1 hr 16 min
In this episode of B-Roll (which should have been posted yesterday but Branson forgot, oops), The boys are playing catch-up with Cage movies, and to fill the gap, they loosely rank the top 10 movie roles they would switch out for Nick Cage. Who/what role would you replace with Cage?
Jul 24, 2021•1 hr 6 min
In this week’s episode, we're back with RAGE CAGE, our weeks-spanning journey through Nick Cage cinema. We're talking two movies with Cage as the main man with a crippling addiction. You know, really upbeat stuff! Find us on socials: Twitter: @the_beniverse Instagram: @the.beniverse and @bind_media See more podcasts and reviews at bentothemovies.com...
Jul 16, 2021•1 hr 16 min
WELCOME TO THE DANG RAGE CAGE! In this week's extra cagey episode, the boys kick off a month of talking movies starring Nicholas Cage. Each week, we talk two movies with our boy Nick as the leading man, and at the end of the month, we're gonna have an all out battle for which Cage is the best! This week, we're talking the zany action movie Face-Off, featuring other crazy man John Travolta, and the novel (get it?) comedy-drama Adaptation. Find us on socials: Twitter: @the_beniverse Instagram: @th...
Jul 09, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 22
In this week's patriotic stage show of an episode, the boys talk about the sweetheart of the last 30 years of Broadway. How is a musical about a bastard, orphan, son of a whore And a Scotsman, dropped in the middle of a forgotten spot In the Caribbean by providence impoverished In squalor, growing up to be a hero and a scholar so dang good? Find us on socials: Twitter: @the_beniverse Instagram: @the.beniverse and @bind_media See more podcasts and reviews at bentothemovies.com
Jul 02, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 21
This week on Ben and Bran See a Movie, Branson is missing! He left on vacation, so I am joined this week by a wonderful friend and all-around amazing woman, Lauren Dordevic. On today's episode, we take a trip down memory lane and talk about Hannah Montana: The Movie. We got personal with this episode and I think you all will quite enjoy our discussion! Follow me at @the.beniverse on IG, and @the_beniverse on Twitter, as well as bentothemovies.com! And follow Lauren @lawwwwrenn on IG! Show us som...
Jun 25, 2021•51 min•Ep. 20
Welcome to BenFellas! This week in honor of Father's Day I am joined by my father Dag Friedman! We talk about the cult comedy Hot Rod which is one of the first comedies I remember my Dad showing me when I was growing up and developing my sense of humor! It was a very special episode for me to record and I hope you all enjoy it! Follow me at bentothemovies.com, @the.beniverse on IG, and @the_beniverse on Twitter!
Jun 20, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to the pilot episode of BenFellas, the show where I talk movies and how they relate to our lives. In each episode I am joined by a special guest. This week my friend of nearly a decade, Jalaal Ahmad joins me! We talk about Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy! Follow me at bentothemovies.com, @the.beniverse on IG, and @the_beniverse on Twitter.
Jun 20, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 1
In this Father's Day inspired episode of B-Roll, the fellas dish out some daddy love (I hated writing that) for their favorite film fathers.
Jun 20, 2021•45 min
In this week's man-childish episode, we discuss the comedy hit (or miss if you're reading RT) Grown Ups, in which Adam Sandler and Pals yuck it up at a cabin in the woods. Truly amaizeing. Find us on socials: Twitter: @the_beniverse Instagram: @the.beniverse and @bind_media See more podcasts and reviews at bentothemovies.com
Jun 18, 2021•50 min•Ep. 19
In this week’s slicked-back episode, the boys make many many jokes about a musical with a huge fanbase, a really dumb message, a lot of leather, and a look at John Travolta pre-s*****logy (We don't want them finding us). Strap in as we try not to get in hot water, on what we both are calling our favorite episode yet. Find us on socials: Twitter: @the_beniverse Instagram: @the.beniverse and @bind_media See more podcasts and reviews at bentothemovies.com
Jun 04, 2021•57 min•Ep. 18
In this week's (not so) silent episode, Ben and Bran discuss the harrowing adventures of Jim Halpert and Mary Poppins as they play the Silent Game, being sure to watch out for the judges, who are very strict and administer swift and brutal justice to chatty boys and girls. Part two is coming out this weekend, so be prepared and be quiet. Find us on socials: Twitter: @the_beniverse Instagram: @the.beniverse and @bind_media See more podcasts and reviews at bentothemovies.com
May 28, 2021•49 min•Ep. 17
In this week's seedy episode, local crime-fighting vigilantes and podcast hosts Ben and Bran discuss a comedy that needs more love than it gets. Taking place in the glamorous-yet-grimy, debauchery-ridden hellscape of 1970's Los Angeles, Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe portray a PI with a broken arm and a bodyguard type with a propensity to break arms. Deep down though, they're just a couple of Nice Guys...that's the movie. Find us on socials: Twitter: @the_beniverse Instagram: @the.beniverse and ...
May 21, 2021•45 min•Ep. 16
In this week's metal-clad episode, the boys and Jeshua (who semi-reluctantly let us record in his house, and who very reluctantly joined us on the episode) discuss Branson's favorite animated movie ever, The Iron Giant, because he kept whining that he wanted to do an episode on this movie "as his birthday present" like a snot-nosed child. Listen as the boys (mainly Branson) gush about how good the animation looks, and how goofy Vin Diesel is. Find us on socials: Twitter: @the.beniverse Instagram...
May 14, 2021•41 min•Ep. 15
