The Review Review
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"
Episodes
By title, it's a lie, as "Unbreakable," (2000 d. Shyamalan) has made it to the program via our guest: filmmaker Stefan van de Graaff ('Simmer') and our infamous cohost breaker list. Starring: Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, and Robin Wright. We discuss the beauty, the quiet, the stillness, what friends do and do not do to each other, and so much more in this entry. We just ask that you prepare by putting on y...
We're ending "Martial Arts Movie Month," with a bang! It's our “Shelf Help,” entry for what is rumored to be JD Vance's most hated movie "The Perfect Weapon," (1991 Dir. DiSalle) Paul takes you through this appropriately bare bones in extras, but plentiful in features, Kino Lorber Blu-Ray release. 8/7!
**All episodes contain explicit language**
Main Artwork - Ben McFadden
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SURPRISE! It's a Birthday Bash episode with Guest Co-Hosts: Moses Olson & Ben Burris! In an entry much longer in duration than the actual movie, our hosts discuss "The Perfect Weapon," (1991 d. DiSalle) Starring: Jeff Speakman, John Dye, and Mako. This Birthday Bash episode (Co-Host Moses' birthday) is at least as much cake as it is the delicious filling, which can't necessarily be said for the movie itsel...
"IT HAS BEGUN!" Martial Arts Movie Month is here, and we're kicking things off with Guest Co-Host: Chris Olds, for his choice "Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai," (d. Jarmusch 2000). Starring: Forest Whitaker, John Tormey, and Cliff Gorman. This under seen Samurai/Neo Western/Noir/Gangster film entered "The Criterion Collection," in 2020. Is ice cream a "food?" Are there language barriers of the soul? 'N...
Ever wondered what it would be like if the director of “Batman & Robin,” made his version of “Se7en?” Guest Co-Host: Eric Driscoll has! “8mm” (D. Schumacher 1999). Starring: Nicolas Cage, Joaquin Phoenix, and Catherine Keener. 7/16!
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Sign up for what feels like Federal Service as Paul monologues about the "Starship Troopers" 4K SteelBook 25th anniversary edition (1997) of the Paul Verhoeven directed classic. With pop color on steel case graphics, blu ray AND 4k discs of the film, in depth interviews, commentary, and FED NET mode, this may be one of the most feature packed releases we've reviewed so far. Would you like to know more? Probabl...
It's the 2nd of July, and today we say "OK, USA!" And celebrate (?) the 4th by watching and chatting through "Idiocracy," (2006 dir. Judge) with our return Guest: Katie Hampton! In this episode we question the legitimacy of previous Los Angeles Mayoral candidate/reality star Spencer Pratt, celebrate the greatness of Nicholas Cage (ongoing), and the unavoidable existential horror of being brought to you by Karl...
Cohost/Secretary of the Progrumm Paul has heard you, and he agrees, there has been a lack of fake ads. That. Ends. Today. This, and other claims! THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER!!!
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**All episodes contain explicit language**
Main Artwork - Ben McFadden
'Review Review Intro/Outro' Themes - Jamie Henwood
"What Are We Watching?" & "Whatcha Been Doin'?" Themes - Mat...
It's finally 'Ben's Birthday Bash 4: You Want Some More?!' and we are joined by requested Guest: Jess(ica) Erin Martin to review Ben's pick "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" (2000 Dir. Joel & Ethan Coen). The episode tells a story about a story about a story with a horny toad, a Cyclops, sacred cows, singing into a can, psychos, sirens, suitors, Soggy Bottom GIRL, and how no matter how hard you ride them... Wil...
Guest cohost David Parke is seated and present to debate his pick “Class Act” (1992 d. Randall Miller). We name our hills to die on, talk about the granddaddies of movies that look “made for streaming,” style vs. substance making this more similar to “Frankenstein,” and “Oppenheimer,” than some may think, and the wildest movie ending in the history of The Review ...
Hop in the Jeep and ride shotgun with Paul (not Rudd) down Rodeo via LaBrea to bypass Highland through the canyon on the way to South Santa Monica (all within 20 mins of the other in any direction) and listen to him yap to someone on his cell about "Clueless," (dir. Amy Heckerling 1995). The movie that made Dan Hedaya make stars out of Alicia Silverstone and Paul Rudd had a 30th Anniversary (NOT STEELBOOK), th...
For our first foray into the world of PTA, returning guest: Sam Bullington (Waching Mr. Pearson) presents to you, and himself "Boogie Nights" (1997 dir. Paul Thomas Anderson) Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Julianne Moore, and Burt Reynolds. OK, pump the brakes, before we start...this is a commentary about predatory practices in the entertainment industry as a whole (What? No!)?! We go deep on the real life ramificat...
In this BONUS episode, your regular cohost Paul, guests on the "Yada Yada Podcast," with Mr. Eric Driscoll, to discuss one of the all time great Seinfeld entries from the 8th season, "The Bizarro Jerry." Up is down, down is up, in is out, red is purple, dogs and cats...living together...MASS HYSTERIA! Enjoy these boys discussing this wacked out, wild, and backward late in show episode!
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Guest Mark Barton, no, Mort Bergstrom…NO! MATT BARROW! returns with his choice “Orange County,” (2002 d. Kasdan). Starring: Colin Hanks, Jack Black, and Catherine O’ Hara (RIP). We examine this film text more closely than high school counselor/self-defense expert (justified) Lily Tomlin does an official transcript. We ask existential questions like “is your name, Matt?” &ld...
Paul does a mini dive on this weirdly influential, and equally tongue in cheek Stallone vanity piece "Cobra" (d. Cosmatos 1986) released by Arrow Video in 4k. A movie that has been argued to be shadow directed by Stallone, having origins in "Beverly Hills Cop," and being an indispensable LA noir experience. And how about that poster?!
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Everybody, freeze! Cause Ben and Paul are talking about listener pick, "Demolition Man," (d. Brambilla 1993) with another listener pick, our Guest: Matthew Fosket! This futurist/fascist film stars Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes, and Sandra Bullock. We drop some of the best "Late Night Tubi's," rehash Stallone v. Schwarzenegger, and break open some serious scientific questions. After our thorough rigorous te...
In this special episode, we ditch the dead weight (Ben & Paul) for Guest Hosts Jessica Erin Martin & Shannon Corbeil to take the reins for their mutual choice "Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken," (1991 Dir. Steve Miner - Friday the 13th pts. 2 & 3, Halloween H20, Warlock...wait, what?). This one goes into the deep end on age differences, horse diving vs. horse dancing, based on a true story vs. the true ...
It's "Die Hard," on a boat with an asshole aka 'Under Siege' (d. Andrew Davis 1992). Arrow Video recently released (Jan. 6, 2026) a full on Atmos 4K of the 90's Seagal (April & general fool) actioner that's chock full of interviews, commentaries, and an introspective essay about on screen characters daily lives & final thoughts. Listening now is a good move.
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...to a decision, about this movie, after much debate. Paul's choice on a coin flip "They Came Together," (2014 d. David Wain) Starring: Amy Poehler, Paul Rudd, and NEW YORK CITY. We're ending "March Movie Madness," on a high note (Paul literally) with this wild, zany, AND EXCEPTIONALLY HUMAN despite Paul's dumb dumb crap (tell me about it), spoof of the Rom-Com. Especially T. Hanks movies. Hey, thanks for rea...
Actor Sara Coates has returned for our all comedy “March Movie Madness,” and is ready to harshly judge her own choice "Best In Show," (2000 d. Christopher Guest) Starring: Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara (RIP), and Christopher Guest himself. There's certainly a human illuminati, but could there be a dog illuminati? Could we be a part of both? These ponderings, kids rockin' costumes, elite junk food, ...
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