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The Review Review

Ben McFadden & Paul Root

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Hosts Ben and Paul welcome special guests from all walks of life to watch, rate, discuss, and RERATE the films close to their hearts. You'll laugh (hopefully), you'll cry (maybe), you'll reconsider everything you have ever known! Welcome, to "The Review Review"
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Send us a text Well, 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 sing…
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Send us a text Ben 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 o…
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Send us a text **WARNING ⚠️ THE FILM DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE CONTAINS MOMENTS OF EXTREME AND REALISTIC VIOLENCE And 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? …
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Send us a text No 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 powe…
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Send us a text Allllll 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 chiffarob…
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Send us a text Today, 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, t…
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Send us a text The 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…
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Send us a text Chris 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 soda…
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Send us a text She'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 sever…
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Send us a text Ben'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 …
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Send us a text Take 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!…
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Send us a text It'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 "…
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Send us a text Join 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 bette…
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Send us a text It'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 t…
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Send us a text AKA 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 Wai…
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Send us a text The 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…
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Send us a text Join 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…
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Send us a text We 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 …
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Send us a text We, 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,…
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Send us a text Join 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, th…
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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 "Da…
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Send us a text That'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 w…
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Send us a text AKA: Her-minator Review: JudgmentSode Your 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 Of…
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Send us a text Award 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) Sta…
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Send us a text Our 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 E…
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Send us a text Join 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 y…
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Send us a text Former 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…
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