Ben and Corey are just as pleasantly surprised as the rest of American audiences who thought “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” looked downright stupid.

The concept may still be, but the result is a gripping science fiction story that may be the best of the overloaded series, with respect to the great Charlton Heston, and one of the best films of 2011 so far. It at least helps us forget about that awful Tim Burton remake from 2001, so that’s a plus.

Ben and Corey then caulk the wagon and ford the river to discuss neo-realist auteur Kelly Reichardt’s Oregon Trail film “Meek’s Cutoff,” a challenging and deliberately paced study of lost pioneers in dire need of water and guidance.

The guys also welcome Ben’s brother Graham from New York to talk about “Bellflower,” a buzz-worthy indie release that caused a stir at the Sundance Film Festival this year.

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Rounding it all out is a discussion on movie spoilers delivered via film studio marketing or leaked set photos online. Are we seeing too much before we see the actual movies?

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