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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.... more
FAQs about The Film Critic & The Common Man:How many episodes does The Film Critic & The Common Man have?The podcast currently has 50 episodes available.
January 23, 2023Jaws - Ep29In this week's episode, Ben and Jake talk Steven Spielberg's 1975 original blockbuster JawsJoin 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 ChannelPodcast on Twitter Ben's TwitterBen's Film Site (IceCream4Freaks)Ben's InstagramBen's LetterboxdYou can't follow Jake anywhereOpening/Ending Song - "What's the Trick?" by Jack White...more1h 15minPlay
January 16, 2023Boogie Nights - Ep28In this week's episode, Ben and Jake talk Paul Thomas Anderson's 1997 porn drama Boogie NightsJoin 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 ChannelPodcast on Twitter Ben's TwitterBen's Film Site (IceCream4Freaks)|Ben's InstagramBen's LetterboxdYou can't follow Jake anywhereOpening/Ending Song - "What's the Trick?" by Jack White...more1h 6minPlay
January 09, 2023Road to Perdition - Ep27In this week's episode, Ben and Jake talk Sam Mendes' 2002 gangster drama Road to PerditionJoin 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 ChannelPodcast on Twitter Ben's TwitterBen's Film Site (IceCream4Freaks)Ben's Instagram Ben's LetterboxdYou can't follow Jake anywhereOpening/Ending Song - "What's the Trick?" by Jack White...more1h 11minPlay
January 02, 2023Glass Onion - Ep26In 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 ChannelPodcast on Twitter Ben's TwitterBen's Film Site (IceCream4Freaks)Ben's InstagramBen's LetterboxdYou can't follow Jake anywhereOpening/Ending Song - "What's the Trick?" by Jack White...more1h 20minPlay
December 24, 2022It's A Wonderful Life - Ep25In this week's episode, Ben and Jake talk the Frank Capra's 1946 holiday classic It's A Wonderful Life. The podcast is in the Christmas spirit all month! Join them as they talk about the everyman nature of Jimmy Stewart, the luminous beauty of Donna Reed, and how shockingly little the film has to do with Christmas. Jake is surprisingly knowledgeable on the career of Stewart in "Poll for a Dumbass" while Ben is asked what part of his house drives him crazy in "The Hot Box" YouTube ChannelPodcast on Twitter Ben's Twitter Ben's Film Site (IceCream4Freaks) Ben's Instagram Ben's LetterboxdYou can't follow Jake anywhereOpening/Ending Song - "What's the Trick?" by Jack White...more1h 28minPlay
December 19, 2022Elf - Ep24In this week's episode, Ben and Jake talk the Jon Favreau's 2003 holiday classic Elf.The podcast is in the Christmas spirit all month! Join them as they talk about the wholesome chaos of Will Ferrell, the child-like wonder of Christmas spirit, and how great it is to see Peter Dinklage beat the hell out of someone. Jake gets quizzed on the career of Ferrell in "Poll for a Dumbass" while Ben picks his favorite Christmas song in "The Hot Box"YouTube ChannelPodcast on Twitter Ben's TwitterBen's Film Site (IceCream4Freaks)Ben's InstagramBen's LetterboxdYou can't follow Jake anywhereOpening/Ending Song - "What's the Trick?" by Jack White...more1h 8minPlay
December 12, 2022Die Hard - Ep23In this week's episode, Ben and Jake talk the John McTiernan's 1988 action classic Die Hard.The podcast is in the Christmas spirit all month! Join them as they talk about the vulnerability of Bruce Willis, the genius of Alan Rickman, and the sleeze of Hart Bochner. Jake gets quizzed on the awesome career of Willis in "Poll for a Dumbass" while Ben talks elevators and foot injuries in "The Hot Box"YouTube ChannelPodcast on Twitter Ben's TwitterBen's Film Site (IceCream4Freaks)Ben's InstagramBen's LetterboxdYou can't follow Jake anywhereOpening/Ending Song - "What's the Trick?" by Jack White...more1h 34minPlay
December 05, 2022National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation - Ep22In this week's episode, Ben and Jake talk the 1989 Christmas classic National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.Join them as they talk about the good of Chevy Chase (while trying to forget his current state). The pair each talk their favorite scenes, lines, and characters, while remembering the nostalgia of past Christmases. Jake gets quizzed on the quiet career of Juliette Lewis (not Julianne Moore) in "Poll for a Dumbass" while Ben is asked to think about who is his personal Cousin Eddie in "The Hot Box"YouTube ChannelPodcast on Twitter Ben's TwitterBen's Film Site (IceCream4Freaks)Ben's InstagramBen's LetterboxdYou can't follow Jake anywhereOpening/Ending Song - "What's the Trick?" by Jack White...more1h 20minPlay
November 28, 2022L.A. Confidential - Ep21In this week's episode, Ben and Jake talk Curtis Hanson's 1997 crime noir L.A. Confidential Join them as they talk about the modern noir feeling, the casting brilliance of Guy Pearce and Russell Crowe, and the pitch-perfect story structure. Jake gets quizzed on the career of Crowe in "Poll for a Dumbass" while Ben talks good and bad movie shootouts in "The Hot Box"YouTube ChannelPodcast on Twitter Ben's TwitterBen's Film Site (IceCream4Freaks)Ben's InstagramBen's LetterboxdYou can't follow Jake anywhereOpening/Ending Song - "What's the Trick?" by Jack White...more1h 20minPlay
November 21, 2022Cool Hand Luke - Ep20In this week's episode, Ben and Jake talk The 1967 Paul Newman classic Cool Hand Luke.Join them as they wax poetic about the perfect movie star (and human being) in Newman, as well as the anti-establishment tone. Ben digs in on the 1967 Best Actor lineup, while Jake talks about the atheism/Christian overtones. Jake is tested on prison films in "Poll for a Dumbass", while Ben spends a night in "The Box" instead of "The Hot Box"YouTube ChannelPodcast on Twitter Ben's TwitterBen's Film Site (IceCream4Freaks)Ben's InstagramBen's LetterboxdYou can't follow Jake anywhereOpening/Ending Song - "What's the Trick?" by Jack White...more1h 15minPlay
FAQs about The Film Critic & The Common Man:How many episodes does The Film Critic & The Common Man have?The podcast currently has 50 episodes available.