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
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 ...
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...
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 through rigorous tes...
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, ...
Join us on the couch to tip off “March Movie Madness,” comedy month with Restaurateur Mychal Dynes (Little Conejo), who is scheduled between 12a-12p, to discuss his pick "The Cable Guy," (1996 d. Stiller). Let's be honest, we've all been "The Cable Guy," a little bit, no? Wanting to be pals a little TOO much? Calling a little TOO often? Sharing a little TOO deeply? Breaking backboards? Just Paul? M...
Join your ‘regular’ co-host Paul, in this very first Review Review-Niverse EXPANSION series “Shelf Help!”
Review Review “Shelf Help” is a new short form series with all sorts of folks from, and not from the program, waxing about the physical media they own, and sometimes wish they didn’t. An extension of the program designed to assist you in making sure yo...
Novelist and also podcast host (Writing While Handicapped), Derek McFadden rejoins us for his latest choice "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" (1988 d. Zemeckis) Starring: Bob Hoskins (3x People's Sexiest Man Alive), Christopher Lloyd, and Joanna Cassidy. This blend of hand drawn animation, Warner & Disney characters, and work in volumes was a trailblazing piece of filmmaking 30 + years ago, but how does that hold ...
Our pals the Gremlins have returned in a cash grab the likes of which you have never seen before in “Gremlins 2: The new Batch” (1990 Dir. Dante) TOYS! VIDEO GAMES! Mercccchhhhhhhandi$$$$$ing! We bring in returning guest Jessica Erin Martin to discuss sequelitis, pastiche, franchises, coincidence, cohesion, and plot holes galore amongst a cavalcade of puppet stars! It’s a lively discussion, t...
So, someone involved with marketing/promoting this new Dutch movie “Reedland” (2025 d. Sven Bresser) reached out to us. They were like “wanna do…whatever it is you do, we don’t really know/care, with it,” and we were like “how did you find us? Are you sure YOU think this is a good idea?” They were like “yep. Watch it and do the dance.” And we’r...
3 whole seasons. Everyone, we’ve reached OVER the top! Now is the perfect time to commit to the bit, and the listen to "RETROSPECTICUS 3: THIS JUST CAN’T BE?!” With the maximum government allowed 33% new audio content! Up to and including, our fabulous “Review Review Rewards” segment, thank yous, some laughs, and not much more! Start the year off in style with us 1/6!
Guest Taylor Harris (Harris Talent Agency) rolls in for her pick, and our 24 hr marathon of "A Christmas Story" (d. Clark 1983). Starring: Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin, and Peter Billingsly. Swears? Check. Mouth washing experiences? Check. BB Gun stories? Check. Holiday glow? Check. Bunnies in man suits? Check. Paul trauma dumping? Check Check (2x). 12/23!
Ben Burris returns to pinch hit for Jose Canseco as our Guest Cohost, and kinda nails the first several bars of “Turtle Power” (Partners In Kryme), and as a result we grow, specifically in intellect, to discuss his COMBO BREAKING pick “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” (1990 dir. Steve Barron) Starring: Judith Hoag, Elias Koteas, and Josh Pais. (The V & B) An episode in which we help ea...
Guest co-host Rachael Fosket ("The Librarians," "Midway" - 2019 ) joins Paul for a little trip to "The Shop Around the Corner" (d. Lubitsch 1940). Starring: Margaret Sullivan, and Jimmy Stewart. Budapest, 3 o'clock in the morning, and were looking for a thousand brown M&Ms to fill a brandy glass, or Ozzy wouldn't go on stage that night. So, Jeff Beck ("Twins") pops his head 'round the door, and mentions th...
Writer, and local celebrity (Burbank, CA and greater valley) Rob Weldon (Author/Creator "The Omnist Series") is back in the Paul Blart chair to dig into our collective subconscious, and his choice "Being John Malkovich," (1999 D. Spike Jonze). Starring: John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Keener, and if yoooouuuuu ccaaannn beeellliiieeevvveee it JOHN MALKOVICH. The adventure of debating actors' height, ...
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