50 episodes
The Film Critic & The Common Man The Film Critic And The Common Man Podcast
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- TV & Film
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5.0 • 1 Rating
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Film critic Ben Miller is joined by his non-critic brother Jake Miller to talk about films from a critic's and a common man's perspective. Sometimes they're on the same page...sometimes not.
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A Perfect World - Ep49
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."
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Fury - Ep48
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."
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The Naked Gun - Ep47
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."
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Mrs. Doubtfire - Ep46
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 "The Hot Box."
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Running Scared - Ep45
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 Box."
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Misery - Ep44
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 Box."
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Customer Reviews
Good podcast
Really enjoyable podcast. It reminds me of movie conversations with my brother. Recommend.