In this week's episode, Ben and Jake talk Clint Eastwood's 1993 crime drama A Perfect World. Join them as they talk surrogate fathers, transitioning between eras, exceptional child performances, and what could be the best Kevin Costner performance. Jake sets a new high when quizzed on the directorial career of Eastwood in "Poll for a Dumbass" while Ben is asked about his memorable Halloween costumes in "The Hot Box." ⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast on...

In this week's episode, Ben and Jake talk David Ayer's 2014 World War II action drama Fury. Join them as they talk tank action, playing fast-and-loose with history, violence in war films post-Saving Private Ryan, and conflicting feelings on the film's quality. Jake nails the highlights of the career of Michael Peña in "Poll for a Dumbass" while Ben is asked which tank role he would prefer in "The Hot Box." ⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast on...

In this week's episode, Ben and Jake talk David Zucker's 1988 spoof comedy The Naked Gun It's our month of listener's choice episode. Special thanks to listener David Rosen, for picking this film! Join them as they talk efficient screwball comedy, their favorite lines and scenes, the silliness of being a cop, and the wonderful cameos. Jake gets a perfect score when it comes to police comedies in "Poll for a Dumbass" while Ben talks the best physical comedians in "The Hot Box." ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube...

In this week's episode, Ben and Jake talk Chris Columbus' 1993 family comedy Mrs. Doubtfire It's our month of listener's choice episode. Special thanks to listener Skadoosh & Co. Movie Ranking, for picking this film! Join them as they talk watching this film as a parent, the hell of having Pierce Brosnan after your ex, and the perfect use of Robin Williams' immense talents. Jake knows plenty of Bond in Brosnan's career in "Poll for a Dumbass" while Ben talks about wearing complex makeup...

In this week's episode, Ben and Jake talk Wayne Kramer's 2006 crime thriller Running Scared. It's our month of listener's choice episode. Special thanks to listener Matthew Anderson, for picking this film! Join them as they talk about the gritty film, the crazier elements, the few chances for Paul Walker to not be in a Fast & Furious film, and the great Vera Farmiga. Jake starts strong on Farmiga's career in "Poll for a Dumbass" while Ben is asked about John Wayne in "The Hot...

In this week's episode, Ben and Jake talk Rob Reiner's 1990 suspense thriller Misery. It's our month of listener's choice episode. Special thanks to our mom, Kyla, for picking this film! Join them as they talk about the claustrophobic narrative, the fascinating subtext of Stephen King's book, and the exceptional performances of James Caan and especially Kathy Bates. Jake does solid work on Reiner's directorial career in "Poll for a Dumbass" while Ben talks typewriters in "The Hot...

In this week's episode, Ben and Jake talk M. Night Shyamalan's 1999 thriller The Sixth Sense. Join them as they talk the family/ghost drama, the magnificent performances of the central trio, and well-earned twist endings. Jake is hit-or-miss on Shyamalan's career in "Poll for a Dumbass" while Ben is asked about objects with specific sentimentality in "The Hot Box." YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ben's Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ben's...

In this week's episode, Ben and Jake talk J.D. Dillard's 2022 aviation war film Devotion Join them as they talk about the unknowns of the Korean War, unfair comparisons to Top Gun: Maverick, friendship cinema, and subverting the "African American faces racism in their field" genre. Jake tries his hand at non WWII/Vietnam war films in "Poll for a Dumbass" while Ben talks about what branch of the military he would join in "The Hot Box." ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast...

In this week's episode, Ben and Jake talk Bennett Miller's 2011 baseball film Moneyball Join them as they talk the romance of baseball, THE Brad Pitt starring role, the lost potential of Chris Pratt, and wishing Philip Seymour Hoffman was still around. Jake knows a fair amount of Jonah Hill films in "Poll for a Dumbass" while Ben talks a little bit about his experience around minor league baseball in "The Hot Box." ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast on...

In this week's episode, Ben and Jake talk George P. Cosmatos' 1993 Western epic Tombstone Join them as they talk cowboy/lawman action, Val Kilmer's brilliance as Doc Holiday, and your choice of wild west facial hair. Jake takes a stab at the films of Kilmer in "Poll for a Dumbass" while Ben gets schooled on the peacemaker revolver in "The Hot Box." ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Podcast on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ben's Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Ben's Film Site (IceCream4Freaks)⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this week's episode, Ben and Jake talk Quentin Tarantino's 2008 World War II film Inglourious Basterds Join them as they talk massive tension in each scene, the brilliance of Christoph Waltz, and the fun of revisionist history where you get to kill Hitler. Jake does a solid job with Brad Pitt's films in "Poll for a Dumbass" while Ben is asked about being a film projectionist in "The Hot Box." ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Podcast on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Ben's Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ben's...

In this week's episode, Ben and Jake talk a pair of favorite films from their childhood with the Kevin Costner/Kevin Reynolds double feature Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and Waterworld Join them as they talk the archetypical antihero, Alan Rickman having a blast, the hell of filming on water, and why the best moment of a film can ruin the rest. Jake knows plenty of Costner films in "Poll for a Dumbass" while Ben is asked how comfortable he is in water in "The Hot Box." ⁠⁠YouTube...

In this week's episode, Ben and Jake talk a pair of favorite films from their childhood with Peter Pan fantasy Hook and creature feature Tremors Join them as they talk what appeals to kid viewers, the fun of watching Robin Williams, critical hypocrisy with different films, and the acting force that is Reba McEntire.  Jake is caught off guard with Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon in "Poll for a Dumbass" while Ben is asked what a Graboid smells like "The Hot Box."  ⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠ Podcast on...

In this week's episode, Ben and Jake talk Ben Affleck's 2010 crime drama The Town Join them as they talk awesome movie shootouts, directing yourself, community drama, and Jon Hamm's six inches.  Jake apparently hasn't seen many Jeremy Renner films in "Poll for a Dumbass" while Ben is engaged in a "Lively" debate in "The Hot Box."  YouTube Channel Podcast on Twitter  Ben's Twitter Ben's Film Site (IceCream4Freaks) Ben's Instagram Ben's Letterboxd You can't follow Jake...

In this week's episode, Ben and Jake talk Milos Forman's 1975 Best Picture-winning drama One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Join them as they talk insane asylum films, the greatness of Jack Nicholson and Louise Fletcher, and how you could grow to become a Nurse Ratched.  Jake is rather knowledgeable about the films of Danny DeVito in "Poll for a Dumbass" while Ben is asked about who he would gravitate to in the group in "The Hot Box."  Stick around for the end of the episode to hear Jake's raw...

In this week's episode, Ben and Jake talk David Fincher's 2014 mystery thriller Gone Girl The podcast is doing its own version of romance for the month.  Join them as they talk dating/marrying crazy, films without heroes, Tyler Perry excellence, Neil Patrick Harris miscasting, and memorable theater-going experiences.  Jake is asked about the career of Ben Affleck in "Poll for a Dumbass" while Ben is quizzed on his wife's blood type in "The Hot Box." YouTube Channel Podcast on...

In this week's episode, Ben and Jake talk Steven Soderbergh's 1998 crime-romance Out of Sight The podcast is doing its own version of romance for the month.  Join them as they talk cat-and-mouse romance, Jennifer Lopez before she was J-Lo, the stacked supporting cast, and non-linear storytelling.   Jake is asked about the career of Ving Rhames in "Poll for a Dumbass" while Ben disccusses the meaning of 'ice cream for freaks' in "The Hot Box."     YouTube Channel Podcast on Twitter  Ben's...

In this week's episode, Ben and Jake talk Adrian Lyne's 1987 erotic thriller Fatal Attraction   The podcast is doing its own version of romance for the month.  Join them as they talk cheating anxiety, the incredible performances of the three main characters, and the screenwriting laziness of calling someone crazy.  Jake is puzzled for most of Glenn Close's career in "Poll for a Dumbass" while Ben is asked about eating rabbit in "The Hot Box."  Stick around for Jake's special tribute to his...

In this week's episode, Ben and Jake talk Michael Mann's 1992 historic romance epic The Last of the Mohicans The podcast is doing its own version of romance for the month.  Join them as they talk French and Indian war history, Daniel Day-Lewis commitment/insanity, and the awesomeness of Magua/Wes Studi.  Jake is thoroughly knowledgeable in the top box office films of 1992 in "Poll for a Dumbass" while Ben is asked about his long-distance running ability and his scalp in "The Hot...

In this week's episode, Ben and Jake talk Bong Joon-ho's 2019 Oscar-winner Parasite   Join them as they talk the class conflict, fear of the water, the cast highlights, the "twist" and how you interpret the ending.  Jake tries his best at the Oscar films of 2019 in "Poll for a Dumbass" while Ben talks ramen in "The Hot Box" YouTube Channel Podcast on Twitter  Ben's Twitter Ben's Film Site (IceCream4Freaks) Ben's Instagram Ben's Letterboxd You can't follow Jake anywhere Opening/Ending...

In this week's episode, Ben and Jake talk Steven Spielberg's 1975 original blockbuster Jaws Join them as they talk about the lasting politics of the terrible mayor, fear of the water, Roy Schieder, Richard Dreyfuss, and the pure brilliance of Robert Shaw and the USS Indianapolis scene.  Jake is blown away at the prolific career of composer John Williams in "Poll for a Dumbass" while Ben is asked about his swim habits in "The Hot Box" YouTube Channel Podcast on Twitter  Ben's Twitter Ben's...

In this week's episode, Ben and Jake talk Paul Thomas Anderson's 1997 porn drama Boogie Nights Join them as they talk the on-screen sleaze, the best of what Burt Reynolds has to offer, and the fact that John C. Reilly thinks it's a comedy.  Jake can't remember Julianne Moore's face in any of her movies in "Poll for a Dumbass" while Ben gets an explanation about the movie quality matrix "The Hot Box" YouTube Channel Podcast on Twitter  Ben's Twitter Ben's Film Site (IceCream4Freaks)| Ben's...

In this week's episode, Ben and Jake talk Sam Mendes' 2002 gangster drama Road to Perdition Join them as they talk about the critical disconnect over time, the dynamite combo of Hanks and Newman, and the stunning cinematography of Conrad L. Hall.  Jake is stumbles through the films of Jude Law in "Poll for a Dumbass" while Ben talks about fond memories with his dad in "The Hot Box" YouTube Channel Podcast on Twitter  Ben's Twitter Ben's Film Site (IceCream4Freaks) Ben's Instagram Ben's...

In this week's episode, Ben and Jake talk the new Knives Out sequel Glass Onion  Join them as they talk about the delightful cast, the twisty plot, which wrestler is the best actor, and the wonder that is Janelle Monae.  Jake is quizzed on the career of Edward Norton in "Poll for a Dumbass" while Ben thinks about words he says incorrectly in "The Hot Box" YouTube Channel Podcast on Twitter  Ben's Twitter Ben's Film Site (IceCream4Freaks) Ben's Instagram Ben's Letterboxd You can't follow...