Ben and Eric’s Podcast

Mel Brooks turns 100 on the day this pod drops, and our hosts are talking about it. We discuss Mel's movies, what they mean to us as well as our generation, and the HBO documentary the 99 Year Old Man. Track Ben’s movie reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/bendorsey/ Track Eric’s movie reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/EricN/ Follow Eric’s TV reviews on his substack: https://ericnerenberg.subst...

The Handmaiden is applauded by critics and audiences worldwide. Is it as brilliant as they are claim? Or could it just be a flashy, style over substance shocking movie? Or, could it be, that this movie was made by a perverted old man who self-inserts as the main villain while making two actors have gratuitous lesbian sex for hours on end for "the plot"? Track Ben’s movie reviews at: http...

Steve Carell is Rooster, but so is Eric? Find out more about this show after a brief discussion of The Boss Bruce Springsteen and Eric and superfan Brad's concert antics. Track Ben’s movie reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/bendorsey/ Track Eric’s movie reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/EricN/ Follow Eric’s TV reviews on his substack: https://ericnerenberg.substack.com/ Follow us on Instagram...

Game of Throne's most recent addition is on the pod today, HBO's adaptation of George R.R. Martin's "The Hedge Knight". Our hosts talk, in a slightly nasally voice, the themes of the show and what it means to a Game of Thrones fanbase that has been deprived of good TV for so long. Track Ben’s movie reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/bendorsey/ Track Eric’s movie reviews at: h...

It's been a long time coming, this movie has been a favorite of our hosts for a long time. In this episode our hosts talk travels to Hawaii and Japan, recent moves and job market opportunities, and of course talk the movie beat by beat and from feeling to feeling, praising all the above and below the line contributions to the film. This is an all time great movie, what can we learn from talkin...

Special guest Henry joins our hosts to talk about the divisive but popular Project Hail Mary. During the pod they discuss the science behind it (or lack thereof), starting a book club, Japan, and what is oscar nominated Sanda Hüller doing in a blockbuster starring Ryan Gosling? Track Ben’s movie reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/bendorsey/ Track Eric’s movie reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/Eri...

Do you watch sad movies, or are they too much? The boys dive into a quiet but powerful dramatization of the Shakespeare's life, during family strife and the subsequent writing of Hamlet. We talk all the kinks and quirks of the movie, and how Jessie Buckely's performance shaped our movie watching experience. Track Ben’s movie reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/bendorsey/ Track Eric’s movie...

This is our third Oscar pod, and we're going bigger than ever before! This year you can guess the winners with us, by joining us at tinyurl.com/benericoscars. The fan with the most correct guesses on this site wins $75 worth of dirty sue merchandise! The password is "statue". Good luck! Track Ben’s movie reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/bendorsey/ Track Eric’s movie reviews at: htt...

The podcast has reached 100 caps if you watch rugby, or batted a century if you watch cricket. And if you're wondering why we didn't remark about it its because we completely forgot. Anyways, Yorgos Lanthimos and long time work wife Emma stone have released a new, small scale, conspiracy laden drama; is it worthwhile or just another hollywood director cosplaying as indie? Track Ben’s movie...

Ben may have mixed up his recording dates but that doesn't mean he totally forgot about this classic and wonderfully unique action movie. There's a lot of controversy around if this movie is good or complete garbage, but our hosts are here to settle it once and for all. Do you think this movie could hold the interest of young audiences? Track Ben’s movie reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/...

Matt Damon is on the pod and not for the Odyssey, but for a netflix original with his partner in crime Ben Affleck. Is another stroke of brilliance from these two icons, or just another crowd pleasing milquetoast netflix movie? Get your globe out! The Brits are drawing lines on maps again. Policing isn't easy, but its much harder when 800 years of colonization dictates what neighborhood you li...

Special guest and long time listener Brian joins our hosts for the very first time to talk about pieces rising in popularity this holiday season. Josh Safdie's solo directorial debut is getting a lot of Oscars buzz but is it just an overreaction to the marketing? And Bravo Vince Gilligan is making yet another show set in the town of, you guessed it, Albuquerque. The guys speculate on where the...

It's the holiday season, and with it comes a recap of the year 2025. Our hosts review their top 3 favorite movies of the year, with an extensive list of honorable mentions. Some TV is discussed as well as any other thing they may have watched this year. Track Ben’s movie reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/bendorsey/ Track Eric’s movie reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/EricN/ Follow Eric’s TV...

Ben and Eric talk turkey about their shared thanksgiving and then it's Netflix's The Beast In Me. Matthew Rhys gets his flowers but what does Ben really know about this dramatic, pulpy show? Track Ben’s movie reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/bendorsey/ Track Eric’s movie reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/EricN/ Follow Eric’s TV reviews on his substack: https://ericnerenberg.substack.com...

The guys are back reviewing the least scary monster movie of 2025. They discuss Guillermo Del Toro's moviemaking, the standout performance and the not so outstanding performances. Then the loaded cast of Death By Lightning is discussed at length and Ben questions the historical validity of the plot. Track Ben’s movie reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/bendorsey/ Track Eric’s movie reviews at:...

This episode our hosts explore Eva Victor's auteur debut as writer, director, and star. The topic of this movie is very heavy and containing a detailed account of a sexual assault which our hosts talk about in the spoiler section (29:28- 1:02:20). Then we move to a lighter topic with banter about life updates and pod planning. Track Ben’s movie reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/bendorsey/ Tra...

We're back! After some sick leave our hosts are talking about a movie they've been waiting for ~43 years. While he might not have known it was going to happen, this movie takes place at the exact time that Eric was becoming Bruce's biggest fan. Our hosts strip back the movie's tone and trivia. Eric does his fair share of live fact-checks, cross referencing his vast knowledge of Bru...

Paul Thomas Anderson! The boys catch up about family and school, and the new show Netflix just dropped featuring the Culinary Institute of America. Then they dive deep into PTA's newest feature film. Then Eric has a dastardly premonition, the performances are discussed and compared at length, and are the themes of this movie that relevant to the plot? Track Ben’s movie reviews at: https://lett...

Superfan, lifelong friend, and merch man Brad joins our hosts to talk all about Robert Redford's performance in one of his lesser known movies. Then we talk Shoresy, the best thing to get out of Canada since they got rid of Trudeau. We had a great time recording, but Brad began to have some technical issues and it was a bit more difficult to keep the conversation seemless. We hope you still en...

It's a Tim Robinson episode! Love him or hate you just have to watch it. First our hosts talk about the new digs and semester of school. Then its the controversial comedy both admired and abhorred. Shoutout to our friends at "We Saw A Movie" for the shoutouts, they're a great crew with great takes on this movie as well. Track Ben’s movie reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/bendors...

Another day goes by where you can legally bet the mortgage on Gary Oldman farting his way into an Emmy for his role in Slow Horses. We don't think you should, but you can! And before all that, some classic podcast banter about the vacations both of our hosts took! Ben guesses incorrectly the % of oxygen in air, and Eric talks insurance fraud and significant attitude and lifestyle change.

A classic for the ages! Our hosts waste no time delving deep into what some consider the best performance of all time. Do our hosts agree, and is it just because of a recent chance meeting with the actor? Could it be improved upon, could the movie? Track Ben’s movie reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/bendorsey/ Track Eric’s movie reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/EricN/ Follow Eric’s TV reviews o...

Rami Malek's new action hero movie is the topic for today, but first, Ben has a wonderful little story about meeting a very kind and talented couple. Then Netflix's new psychological drama has critics raving but what do our hosts have to say? Track Ben’s movie reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/bendorsey/ Track Eric’s movie reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/EricN/ Follow Eric’s TV reviews...

The Bear is back with another bang! It is making it's third appearance on the pod with another deep dive into all episodes of season 4. Our hosts get into the nitty gritty of the production woes, acting exhibitions, and the improvements and challenges still facing them from last season. Tune in for all that and more! Track Ben’s movie reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/bendorsey/ Track Eric’s...

It's a TV double header! Our hosts are watching a show the other one has recommended that we otherwise would stay away from. Our hosts dissect what draws them into each show. Maybe the bigger question, is Ben finally going to publish the episode on time?? Track Ben’s movie reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/bendorsey/ Track Eric’s movie reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/EricN/ Follow Eric’s T...