The Film Critic & The Common Man

By The Film Critic And The Common Man Podcast

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.... more

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June 12, 2023 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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1h 15min
June 05, 2023 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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1h 12min
May 28, 2023 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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May 22, 2023 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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1h 5min
May 16, 2023 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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1h 14min
May 09, 2023 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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May 01, 2023 The Sixth Sense - Ep43
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."
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1h 9min
April 24, 2023 Devotion - Ep42
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."

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1h 19min
April 17, 2023 Moneyball - Ep41
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."

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1h 22min
April 10, 2023 Tombstone - Ep40
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."
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Opening/Ending Song - "What's the Trick?" by Jack White
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1h 9min

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