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  • Willow / The Waiting Room of a Strip Club (Guest: Shannon Corbeil)

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    Join us with guest Actor/Writer/Director Shannon Corbeil as we journey through her choice "Willow" (1987 Dir. Ron Howard) Starring: Val Kilmer, Warwick Davis, and Joanne Whalley. We break down this sword & sorcery film filled with characters the likes of "MadMartigan," "Finn Rozelle," "Burglecut," "Skullmaaaaann," and more. 

    Plot: A young farmer is chosen to undertake a perilous journey in order to protect a special baby from an evil queen.

    1hr 51mins

    **All episodes contain explicit language**
    Main Artwork - Ben McFadden
    'Review Review Intro/Outro' Themes - Jamie Henwood
    "What Are We Watching?" & "Whatcha Been Doin'?" Themes - Matthew Fosket
    "Fun Facts" Theme - Chris Olds/Paul Root
    Lead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben McFadden
    Produced by - Ben McFadden & Paul Root ("Shelf Help" - Paul Root)
    Podcast/Program Concept - Paul Root

    ***This Podcast/Program is for entertainment purposes only. This Podcast/Program includes parody. This Podcast/Program contains peer review, film review, and film/art preservation discussions. 

    1 hr 52 min
  • Bubba Ho-Tep / Stimson & Ben: Reminiscence Pt 1: Vengeance (Guest: Stimson Snead)

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    Award winning Director (Tim Travers & the Time Traveler's Paradox), writer, producer, actor, illustrator, PNW person, and ten-year veteran of the indie scene, Stimson Snead (Mr. Snead appears courtesy of Skyline Wine) prepares for inevitable bed sores as we tuck in for his choice "Bubba Ho-Tep" (2003 ((wide)) Dir. Don Coscarelli) Starring: Bruce Campbell, and Ossie Davis. You should be sold by the title of this movie alone, but if on top of that, the plot didn't sell you (I weep), we go DEEP into the annals of the past, present, and future, to uncover the secrets of this not often seen horror/comedy. We spend time examining the social impact and nuance of "The Minions," franchise. We take a look at the incredible Bruce Campbell oeuvre. And we make a case for "Dorff Lundgren" as Elvis, based on his look as the original Frank Castle for the screen alone.

    Plot: When residents of their nursing home start dying of dubious causes, an aged Elvis and an African-American senior who claims to be President John F. Kennedy discover that the perpetrator is an Egyptian mummy with murderous intentions.

    1hr 59mins

    **All episodes contain explicit language**
    Main Artwork - Ben McFadden
    'Review Review Intro/Outro' Themes - Jamie Henwood
    "What Are We Watching?" & "Whatcha Been Doin'?" Themes - Matthew Fosket
    "Fun Facts" Theme - Chris Olds/Paul Root
    Lead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben McFadden
    Produced by - Ben McFadden & Paul Root ("Shelf Help" - Paul Root)
    Podcast/Program Concept - Paul Root

    ***This Podcast/Program is for entertainment purposes only. This Podcast/Program includes parody. This Podcast/Program contains peer review, film review, and film/art preservation discussions. 

    2 hr
  • Days of Thunder / The Austin Powers Effect (Guest: Travis Samson)

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    Former drone operator, plant dad, and "What Are We Watching?" (Matthew Fosket) fanboy, Travis Samson puts it in Cruise Control ®️ for a Review Review of "Days of Thunder." (1990 Dir. Tony Scott ) Starring: Robert Duvall, Michael Rooker, Nicole Kidman, and featuring ...Tom Cruise! We run circles for what must be 500 laps about the who/what/where/when/why of this highly produced 90s vanity piece. Look, we’re gonna eat something, then we’re gonna make some phone calls, then we’ll be back, alright?

    Plot: A young hot-shot stock car driver gets his chance to compete at the top level.

    1hr 48mins

    **All episodes contain explicit language**
    Main Artwork - Ben McFadden
    'Review Review Intro/Outro' Themes - Jamie Henwood
    "What Are We Watching?" & "Whatcha Been Doin'?" Themes - Matthew Fosket
    "Fun Facts" Theme - Chris Olds/Paul Root
    Lead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben McFadden
    Produced by - Ben McFadden & Paul Root ("Shelf Help" - Paul Root)
    Podcast/Program Concept - Paul Root

    ***This Podcast/Program is for entertainment purposes only. This Podcast/Program includes parody. This Podcast/Program contains peer review, film review, and film/art preservation discussions. 

    1 hr 48 min
  • RETROSPECTICUS / So It's Come To This (Guest: Ben Burris)

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    After a calendar year +, and now 37 episodes, it’s come to this…A Review Review Clip Show! Our “Retrospecticus,” offers a look back at every episode so you can Review your Review Review! Ben & Paul offer their “Naughty & Nice,” list for 2023. A phone call from our old pal Ben Burris to settle our age old Alien V Alien$ “Debate Debate." And what you all came here for HARD CORE SIMPSONS REFERENCES

    1hr 45mins
    Recorded 1/2024

    **All episodes contain explicit language**
    Main Artwork - Ben McFadden
    'Review Review Intro/Outro' Themes - Jamie Henwood
    "What Are We Watching?" & "Whatcha Been Doin'?" Themes - Matthew Fosket
    "Fun Facts" Theme - Chris Olds/Paul Root
    Lead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben McFadden
    Produced by - Ben McFadden & Paul Root ("Shelf Help" - Paul Root)
    Podcast/Program Concept - Paul Root

    ***This Podcast/Program is for entertainment purposes only. This Podcast/Program includes parody. This Podcast/Program contains peer review, film review, and film/art preservation discussions. 

    1 hr 46 min
  • RRR - Batman Returns...Returns (Guest: Mike Bowers)

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    The hell is this...oh! It's the first ever "Review Review RemixWind!" Enjoy this random recut of our classic episode for "Batman Returns" (D. Tim Burton 1992) with the fantastic Mike Bowers  of the 'Agree to Disagree' podcast. We took a whole 2hr edited episode and then smushed it, and crushed it, and compacted it, and compartmentalized it, and crammed it all into a neat little package just for you! More random noises! More music than before! More offensive than you recall! Turn on the bun toasters (heated seat), fill up the cocoa mug, and enjoy this listener fave at blazing BATMOBILE SPEED! (stand away from flame)

    **All episodes contain explicit language**
    Main Artwork - Ben McFadden
    'Review Review Intro/Outro' Themes - Jamie Henwood
    "What Are We Watching?" & "Whatcha Been Doin'?" Themes - Matthew Fosket
    "Fun Facts" Theme - Chris Olds/Paul Root
    Lead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben McFadden
    Produced by - Ben McFadden & Paul Root ("Shelf Help" - Paul Root)
    Podcast/Program Concept - Paul Root

    ***This Podcast/Program is for entertainment purposes only. This Podcast/Program includes parody. This Podcast/Program contains peer review, film review, and film/art preservation discussions. 

    1 hr 29 min
  • Mother / KOMBAT : ANNIHILATION (Guest: Moses Olson)

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    This special, and super sized episode for "Mother" (Dir. Bong Joon-Ho) brings us special guest Director/Writer/Producer/Actor and proud Seattleite Moses Olson. Who's worked on projects for The American Cancer Society, Microsoft, AT&T, Sony Interactive, Nintendo, Valve's Steam, NBC, Amazon, SIFF, and a diverse array of award-winning shorts, music videos, and feature-length films. In this episode we speak at length about the noir genre, and the tropes within. We get tough on everyone's number one masterpiece, and ne'er used punching bag "Mortal Kombat: Annihilation," and strap in for the Mother of all Holiday Wishes. This, is Mother...or was it...? ........I'll drive

    Plot: A mother desperately searches for the killer who framed her son for a girl's horrific murder.

    Recorded 12/23
    2hr 33mins 11sec


    **All episodes contain explicit language**
    Main Artwork - Ben McFadden
    'Review Review Intro/Outro' Themes - Jamie Henwood
    "What Are We Watching?" & "Whatcha Been Doin'?" Themes - Matthew Fosket
    "Fun Facts" Theme - Chris Olds/Paul Root
    Lead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben McFadden
    Produced by - Ben McFadden & Paul Root ("Shelf Help" - Paul Root)
    Podcast/Program Concept - Paul Root

    ***This Podcast/Program is for entertainment purposes only. This Podcast/Program includes parody. This Podcast/Program contains peer review, film review, and film/art preservation discussions. 

    2 hr 34 min
  • HH 2 - Office Christmas Party / Invasion of the Bernie Snatchers (Guest: Katie Hampton)

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    Actress/Writer/Gamer/Stand Up/poo joke connoisseur/and Pack Theater House Team Member with "Nothing Burger," Katie Hampton, RSVPs YES to the “Review Review Holiday Helping 2: Seconds” work chat in Slacck re: "Office Christmas Party" (2016 Dir. Josh Gordon & Will Speck). Starring: Jason Bateman, Olivia Munn, and Jennifer Aniston. We implore you to always measure up, and party like there IS a tomorrow.

    Plot: When his uptight CEO sister threatens to shut down his branch, the branch manager throws an epic Christmas party in order to land a big client and save the day, but the party gets way out of hand.

    Recorded 12/23
    2hr 9mins

    **All episodes contain explicit language**
    Main Artwork - Ben McFadden
    'Review Review Intro/Outro' Themes - Jamie Henwood
    "What Are We Watching?" & "Whatcha Been Doin'?" Themes - Matthew Fosket
    "Fun Facts" Theme - Chris Olds/Paul Root
    Lead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben McFadden
    Produced by - Ben McFadden & Paul Root ("Shelf Help" - Paul Root)
    Podcast/Program Concept - Paul Root

    ***This Podcast/Program is for entertainment purposes only. This Podcast/Program includes parody. This Podcast/Program contains peer review, film review, and film/art preservation discussions. 

    2 hr 9 min
  • HH 1 - Planes, Trains & Automobiles / Inside You Are Two Wolves

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    Our 1st Annual "Holiday Helping," has hit the TABLEEEEE, and you will walk (or roll) away absolutely stuffed with "Planes. Trains, & Automobiles" knowledge (1987 Dir. John Hughes)! Starring: Steve Martin, John Candy, and Michael McKean.  Jump in the jet, take a terrific train ride, or a delightful drive through buddy comedy gold country with us in this special episode.

    **Next week we return with your regularly scheduled episode*

    Plot: A Chicago advertising man must struggle to travel home from New York for Thanksgiving, with a lovable oaf of a shower-curtain-ring salesman as his only companion.

    Recorded 11/23
    1hr 42mins

    **All episodes contain explicit language**
    Main Artwork - Ben McFadden
    'Review Review Intro/Outro' Themes - Jamie Henwood
    "What Are We Watching?" & "Whatcha Been Doin'?" Themes - Matthew Fosket
    "Fun Facts" Theme - Chris Olds/Paul Root
    Lead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben McFadden
    Produced by - Ben McFadden & Paul Root ("Shelf Help" - Paul Root)
    Podcast/Program Concept - Paul Root

    ***This Podcast/Program is for entertainment purposes only. This Podcast/Program includes parody. This Podcast/Program contains peer review, film review, and film/art preservation discussions. 

    1 hr 42 min
  • The Raid / Electric Nachos (Guest: Matt Yanagiya)

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    Actor/Stunt Performer/Martial Artist and FORMER CHILD SUPERSTAR Matt Yanagiya arrives at the studio and sticks around through "The Raid" (: Redemption? Dir. Gareth Evans 2011) Starring; Iko Uwais, Ray Sahetapy, and Joe Taslim. Our first absolutely balls to the wall action extravaganza, and thank gawd we have an expert here to guide us through 15 floors of pandemonium! 

    Plot: A S.W.A.T. team becomes trapped in a tenement run by a ruthless mobster and his army of killers and thugs.

    Recorded 11/23
    1hr 49mins

    **All episodes contain explicit language**
    Main Artwork - Ben McFadden
    'Review Review Intro/Outro' Themes - Jamie Henwood
    "What Are We Watching?" & "Whatcha Been Doin'?" Themes - Matthew Fosket
    "Fun Facts" Theme - Chris Olds/Paul Root
    Lead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben McFadden
    Produced by - Ben McFadden & Paul Root ("Shelf Help" - Paul Root)
    Podcast/Program Concept - Paul Root

    ***This Podcast/Program is for entertainment purposes only. This Podcast/Program includes parody. This Podcast/Program contains peer review, film review, and film/art preservation discussions. 

    1 hr 50 min
  • Bamboozled / With the Good Comes the Bad the Bad Comes the Good (Guest: Charles Norris)

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    Actor/Writer/Producer, and "Cornish College of the Arts - Favorite Son," Charles Norris brings us "Bamboozled” (2000) Starring: Damon Wayans,  Jada Pinkett, Michael Rappaport, Savion Glover, and Tommy Davidson. We unpack this (very well packed) 'Spike Lee Joint,'  about the gives and takes / wills and wonts / dos and donts of making it in the industry. This rarely seen gem has now reached cult status, even being named to several "Top 10" lists for the first ten years of the millennium. How much performance is TOO much performance? How many DV cameras are TOO much? We may answer those questions, but you may just be getting BAMBOOZLED!!

    Plot: A frustrated African-American TV writer proposes a blackface minstrel show in protest, but to his chagrin, it becomes a hit.

    Recorded 10/23
    2hr 00mins

    **All episodes contain explicit language**
    Main Artwork - Ben McFadden
    'Review Review Intro/Outro' Themes - Jamie Henwood
    "What Are We Watching?" & "Whatcha Been Doin'?" Themes - Matthew Fosket
    "Fun Facts" Theme - Chris Olds/Paul Root
    Lead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben McFadden
    Produced by - Ben McFadden & Paul Root ("Shelf Help" - Paul Root)
    Podcast/Program Concept - Paul Root

    ***This Podcast/Program is for entertainment purposes only. This Podcast/Program includes parody. This Podcast/Program contains peer review, film review, and film/art preservation discussions. 

    2 hr 1 min

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Hosts Ben and Paul welcome special guests from all walks of life to watch, rate, discuss, and RERATE the films close to their hearts. You'll laugh (hopefully), you'll cry (maybe), you'll reconsider…