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“I love the discussions of films on this show but the main host is an empirically not great public speaker. So many UHMMMS and UHHHS. He could benefit from a public speaking or broadcast course because it makes the show borderline unlistenable. The TIFF episode is a good example of this. It sounds...”Read full review »
Greg White LA via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/19/23
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“I’ve listened to your show for a decade now, and it’s better than ever. David, your taste in music especially has introduced me to so much. Tyler, I’m praying for you! Stay strong and keep being you.”
Will.Bausch via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/20/23
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“It's not bad but it's so off-putting when the one guy repeated says "between he and ____."I know he's trying to sound educated but the result is quite the opposite.”Read full review »
IForgotToPutInTheCrystals via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/19/22
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“Tyler and David are the best!”
BoogieKnights88 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/17/22
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“Enjoyed Tyler on the recent just dumb enough pod ep. Wanted to hear more. Not disappointed!”
Rel Noxama via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/17/22
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“Long-time listener, loved the show and have spent many enjoyable hours listening. But giving it up, just tired of increasingly being subjected to David’s endless self-righteous and ill-informed rants. Get some humility man, you know very little, other people can have valid points of view!”
lmw01 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/25/20
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“Easily my favorite movie talking duo. These guys have such a transparent love of cinema and Los Angeles. You leave each episode richer.”
Brett Graybill via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/20
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“I’ve been listening since 2010. The way this podcast - and its hosts - has matured and changed over the years has been a fascinating journey. David’s and Tyler’s reverence for the art form of cinema (in all its triumphs and shortcomings) is expressed through an interesting examination of topics,...”Read full review »
J. Peterman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/03/20
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“I’ve been listening for more than 10 years. I really like when they take a deep dive into specific topics or a filmmaker or type of film. This show has helped me develop a more sophisticated vocabulary for cinema and think more deeply about the movies I watch. Thank you Tyler and David.”
DAVID_A_W via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/05/20
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“Really enjoy the podcast. Tyler and David are great together, and I appreaciate their movie discussions and their political discussions. And as a LA resident, love all the mentions of LA movie theaters and film festivals.”
Conor Holt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/23/20
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“Two earbuds salesman talk about movies and and crack the occasional jokes.
What's not to like?”Read full review »
AlekseyKono via Apple Podcasts ·
Russia ·
09/26/19
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“Perhaps.”
Victor Krause via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/13/18
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“3.5 stars really. These are great brief reviews of movies and engaging discussions of specific topics.
You also have significantly varying viewpoints, but they get along and respect each other (love each other really) and it's great to hear that in a world of tribalism.
But the causal...”Read full review »
Dirk The Dragon Slayer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/05/18
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“I’ve been listening for about 5 years now and it keeps getting better and better. The discussions between the two hosts is very interesting- they are very comfortable and funny. Tyler and David are well-informed and thoughtful as they dissect different film topics. They are like the smartly...”Read full review »
Bibbyroo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/30/17
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“Thanks, Tyler and David for diving deep into interesting topics without making it too obscure for film novices to understand!”
Estomk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/13/17
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“I've been listening to Battleship Pretension for over a decade now. In fact, it's the first podcast I ever listened to, thanks to a link on IMDB's main page to their 50th episode, a Buster Keaton profile (back when IMDB had notable movie info and wasn't just a slobbering fanboy...”Read full review »
It's Green and It's Not a Frog via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/17
“If you enjoy discussing movies you love and hate but can't find the time to hook up with friends on a regular enough basis, then I recommend listening in on Tyler and David. The format is casual, combative and informative. Do they go off on tangents? Absolutely, but that is the fun of it....”Read full review »
The critique who likes via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/16/17
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“I’ve been listening to these scoundrels for years now and have learned so much about film history, film makers, film genres – as well as what things are like in the industry today. Not sure what else to say but this podcast is totally worth your time! Thanks BP!”
Simon Brunton via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
07/31/17
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“Tyler and David have lots of chemistry, and speak insightfully about a variety of film related topics.”
P.T. Anderson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/06/17
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“Been listening nearly a decade now; these guys got me deeper into film & film criticism”
ctlbpinegrove via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/28/17
“There's a weird thing about the battleship fleet at the end of every episode Double Feature where all these war sounds bang out. It's kind od jarrying to hear a quiet intimiate show and then BAM WARRRRRR especially since I have a lot of negative conitations with those sounds. Well who...”Read full review »
AcevesNotThatOne via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/26/17
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“I used to listen to a ton of film review podcasts. This is the only one I listen to any more. The breadth of the discussions, the compelling two viewpoints, the easygoing but (semi) professionally (wink!) on point conversations are absolutely dynamite. It's a reliably great listen every week.”Read full review »
Jake the Snake Plissken via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/20/16
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“Good stuff”
Western Side of Rice via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/20/16
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“As a fan of abrupt endings I give this podcast 5 stars. Alright.”
Surfer Coolspot via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/27/16
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“There’s a lot of movie podcasts out there but this one is the best, intelligent, funny, and accessible.”
Crabnebula1914 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/03/16
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“Tyler and David are pretty good at talking about films, they also are more well versed in comedies than most critics. The problems come when they try to incorporate a little comedy bit of their own, and it just does not work. It’s uncomfortable to listen to these guys force it. They laugh at...”Read full review »
wood glue via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/19/16
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“It's always fun listening to this show! Even when I disagree with the hosts, I find myself drawn in to what they are saying.”Read full review »
Victor Virginia via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/18/16
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“Tyler and David are great company for each other and their listeners. They can talk in an engaging way about many different subjects in the world of cinema. Just look at some of the topics on the episode titles. They have their habits and hobby-horses, their routines and 'friends of the...”Read full review »
The Blue Acorn via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/07/15
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“Great comraderie, great conversations and great guests. Great!
Two knowledgable guys discussing different aspects of film making and film in general, from modern day to silent black-and-whites, blockbusters to abstract weird Eastern European indies. Definitely worth a listen.”
dagronf via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/08/15
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“I don't mind people having opinions. But when they say it is okay to discriminate against people bases on sexuality or race I leave.
These guys are charming bigots, which makes them dangerous. Dressing up discrimination as free speak is a hideous distortion of free speak.
Content is...”Read full review »
Griff,AUS via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/14/15
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“The hosts have good chemistry, and it’s nice that they discuss topics relating to movies as often as they discuss individual movies/actors/directors. It’s a bath of fresh air compared to many of the other film podcasts I am familiar with.”
SirStuckey via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/12/15
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“This podcast is my favorite! Both the host know what they are talking about. They have a free flowing format and have a great variety of topics throughout the entire history of the show including: end of the year discussion, guest that are mostly comedians and more vague topics that always...”Read full review »
Skaggs91 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/24/15
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“I've listened to this podcast for years. It's not a review show; instead, episodes are centered around a theme in film or a person in the film industry. Or maybe just a comedian. Can I say cuss words here?
If you want to check out BATTLESHIP PRETENSION, try out one of the profile...”Read full review »
Reason49 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/18/14
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“Great film conversation from two of the smartest movie minds on the internet!
Great show! Nay, best show!”
cjs06e via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/11/14
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“This is the most conversational and informal movie podcast I've ever heard that I think is worth listening to every week. There's loose topics every show, loads of digression that keep the conversation between the two genuine and mostly unaffected. Both David and Tyler are funny, and...”Read full review »
CallMeFarouk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/21/14
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“A fun and insightful conversation between two clearly passionate cinephiles. Although not always the most focused podcast, in that they get into a lot of tangents often their tangential conversations provide further movie related knowledge and fun to my ears. Frankly I probably would enjoy...”Read full review »
Insigmath via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/02/14
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“I love movie podcasts (‘Now Playing’ is probably my favorite), and I love the NAME of this show, but the show doesn’t live up to the great name. It’s baggy and meandering, the hosts have no charisma, and the main host spends approximately half of every episode talking about the fact that he is a...”Read full review »
Nudled Fork Stoon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/31/14
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“There's a right way and a wrong way to talk about film. The wrong way is "I liked it" or "it was stupid"... a simple statement of "I consumed this media, now, moving on."
BP talks about things the RIGHT way; recognizes that personal opinion is the least engaging way to...”Read full review »
D Quad via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/21/14
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“I listen to a number of film podcasts and this is my favorite! The show is accessible and fun for both hardcore film geeks and casual movie fans. David and Tyler are insightful and funny hosts and the format of the show allows for some really in-depth and genuine discussions on film.”
jlh06h via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/12/14
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“The perfect antidote to the typical movie podcast formula. Tyler and David give intelligent and honest opinions on all things cinema and consistently have great guests on. All topics might not interest you at first glance but they'll find a way to make it so, which makes it all the more...”Read full review »
Dhamon22 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/12/14
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“These guys are pretty much intolerable when they are on their own. They aren't particularly sophisticated in their thinking about film, they can be very pedantic and narrow in their thinking, they blather on way too much about themselves, and they think they are really funny, but they rarely...”Read full review »
AnnieDC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/02/14
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“I love these guys. Their knowledge of film is extensive and I always learn something new during their discussions. They are also extremely funny. Highly recommended for a film fan.”
Gladyerdead via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/06/13
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“One of the best movie podcasts out there.”
Pmharrell via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/14/13
“I've been listening to Battleship Pretension (hosted by Tyler Smith and David Bax) since about episode 100 or so, and it is easily my favorite movie podcast on iTunes. I can understand some of the reviews that complain they go off topic, but that is one of many running jokes in the series...”Read full review »
cjy5020 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/07/13
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“David and Tyler are extremely knowledgable about film and it shows in their always captivating podcast. One of the few film podcasts that focuses on themed episodes instead of just reviewing current films. Great job guys, long may it continue.”
Rudy Nel via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
06/06/13
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“I'm a film professor and regular listener (so not pretentious enough in my opinion). Very engaging podcast. Highly recommended.”Read full review »
Dr. M R via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/30/13
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