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Message us ANONYMOUSLY Sign up for what feels like Federal Service as Paul monologues about the "Starship Troopers" 4K SteelBook 25th anniversary edition (1997) of the Paul Verhoeven directed classic. With pop color on steel case graphics, blu ray AND 4k discs of the film, in depth interviews, commentary, and FED NET mode, this may be one of the most feature packed releases we've re...

Message us ANONYMOUSLY It's the 2nd of July, and today we say "OK, USA!" And celebrate (?) the 4th by watching and chatting through "Idiocracy," (2006 dir. Judge)  with our return Guest: Katie Hampton! In this episode we question the legitimacy of previous Los Angeles Mayoral candidate/reality star Spencer Pratt, celebrate the greatness of Nicholas Cage (ongoing), and the...

Message us ANONYMOUSLY Cohost/Secretary of the Progrumm Paul has heard you, and he agrees, there has been a lack of fake ads. That. Ends. Today. This, and other claims! Support the show **All episodes contain explicit language** Main Artwork - Ben McFadden 'Review Review Intro/Outro' Themes - Jamie Henwood "What Are We Watching?" & "Whatcha Been Doin'?" Theme...

Message us ANONYMOUSLY It's finally 'Ben's Birthday Bash 4: You Want Some More?!' and we are joined by requested Guest: Jess(ica) Erin Martin to review Ben's pick "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" (2000 Dir. Joel & Ethan Coen). The episode tells a story about a story about a story with a horny toad, a Cyclops, sacred cows, singing into a can, psychos, sirens, suit...

Message us ANONYMOUSLY Guest cohost David Parke is seated and present to debate his pick “Class Act” (1992 d. Randall Miller). We name our hills to die on, talk about the granddaddies of movies that look “made for streaming,” style vs. substance making this more similar to “Frankenstein,” and “Oppenheimer,” than some may think, and the wildest movie ending in the history of The Review Review so fa...

Message us ANONYMOUSLY Hop in the Jeep and ride shotgun with Paul (not Rudd) down Rodeo via LaBrea to bypass Highland through the canyon on the way to South Santa Monica (all within 20 mins of the other in any direction) and listen to him yap to someone on his cell about "Clueless," (dir. Amy Heckerling 1995). The movie that made Dan Hedaya make stars out of Alicia Silverstone and Paul R...

Message us ANONYMOUSLY For our first foray into the world of PTA, returning guest: Sam Bullington ( Waching Mr. Pearson ) presents to you, and himself " Boogie Nights " (1997 dir. Paul Thomas Anderson) Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Julianne Moore, and Burt Reynolds. OK, pump the brakes, before we start...this is a commentary about predatory practices in the entertainment industry as a whole (...

Message us ANONYMOUSLY In this BONUS episode, your regular cohost Paul, guests on the " Yada Yada Podcast ," with Mr. Eric Driscoll, to discuss one of the all time great Seinfeld entries from the 8th season, "The Bizarro Jerry." Up is down, down is up, in is out, red is purple, dogs and cats...living together...MASS HYSTERIA! Enjoy these boys discussing this wacked out, wild, a...

Message us ANONYMOUSLY Guest Mark Barton, no, Mort Bergstrom…NO! MATT BARROW! returns with his choice “Orange County,” (2002 d. Kasdan). Starring: Colin Hanks, Jack Black, and Catherine O’ Hara (RIP). We examine this film text more closely than high school counselor/self-defense expert (justified) Lily Tomlin does an official transcript. We ask existential questions like “is your name, Matt?” “Wha...

Message us ANONYMOUSLY Paul does a mini dive on this weirdly influential, and equally tongue in cheek Stallone vanity piece "Cobra" (d. Cosmatos 1986) released by Arrow Video in 4k. A movie that has been argued to be shadow directed by Stallone, having origins in "Beverly Hills Cop," and being an indispensable LA noir experience. And how about that poster ?! Support the show **...

Message us ANONYMOUSLY Everybody, freeze! Cause Ben and Paul are talking about listener pick, " Demolition Man ," (d. Brambilla 1993) with another listener pick, our Guest: Matthew Fosket! This futurist/fascist film stars Sylvester Stallone , Wesley Snipes, and Sandra Bullock. We drop some of the best "Late Night Tubi's," rehash Stallone v. Schwarzenegger, and break open s...

Message us ANONYMOUSLY In this special episode, we ditch the dead weight (Ben & Paul) for Guest Hosts Jessica Erin Martin & Shannon Corbeil to take the reins for their mutual choice " Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken ," (1991 Dir. Steve Miner - Friday the 13th pts. 2 & 3, Halloween H20, Warlock...wait, what?). This one goes into the deep end on age differences, horse diving v...

Message us ANONYMOUSLY It's "Die Hard," on a boat with an asshole aka 'Under Siege' (d. Andrew Davis 1992). Arrow Video recently released (Jan. 6, 2026) a full on Atmos 4K of the 90's Seagal (April & general fool) actioner that's chock full of interviews, commentaries, and an introspective essay about on screen characters daily lives & final thoughts. Lis...

Message us ANONYMOUSLY ...to a decision, about this movie, after much debate. Paul's choice on a coin flip "They Came Together," (2014 d. David Wain) Starring: Amy Poehler, Paul Rudd, and NEW YORK CITY . We're ending "March Movie Madness," on a high note (Paul literally) with this wild, zany, AND EXCEPTIONALLY HUMAN despite Paul's dumb dumb crap (tell me about it...

Message us ANONYMOUSLY Actor Sara Coates has returned for our all comedy “March Movie Madness,” and is ready to harshly judge her own choice " Best In Show ," (2000 d. Christopher Guest) Starring: Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara (RIP), and Christopher Guest himself. There's certainly a human illuminati, but could there be a dog illuminati? Could we be a part of both? These ponder...

Message us ANONYMOUSLY Join us on the couch to tip off “March Movie Madness,” comedy month with Restaurateur Mychal Dynes ( Little Conejo ), who is scheduled between 12a-12p, to discuss his pick "The Cable Guy," (1996 d. Stiller). Let's be honest, we've all been "The Cable Guy," a little bit, no? Wanting to be pals a little TOO much? Calling a little TOO often? Sharin...

Message us ANONYMOUSLY Join your ‘regular’ co-host Paul, in this very first Review Review-Niverse EXPANSION series “Shelf Help!”  Review Review “Shelf Help” is a new short form series with all sorts of folks from, and not from the program, waxing about the physical media they own, and sometimes wish they didn’t. An extension of the program designed to assist you in making sure your next physical m...

Message us ANONYMOUSLY Novelist and also podcast host ( Writing While Handicapped ), Derek McFadden rejoins us for his latest choice "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" (1988 d. Zemeckis) Starring: Bob Hoskins (3x People's Sexiest Man Alive), Christopher Lloyd, and Joanna Cassidy. This blend of hand drawn animation, Warner & Disney characters, and work in volumes was a trailblazing piece...

Message us ANONYMOUSLY Our pals the Gremlins have returned in a cash grab the likes of which you have never seen before in “Gremlins 2: The new Batch” (1990 Dir. Dante) TOYS! VIDEO GAMES! Mercccchhhhhhhandi$$$$$ing! We bring in returning guest Jessica Erin Martin to discuss sequelitis, pastiche, franchises, coincidence, cohesion, and plot holes galore amongst a cavalcade of puppet stars! It’s a li...

Message us ANONYMOUSLY So, someone involved with marketing/promoting this new Dutch movie “Reedland” (2025 d. Sven Bresser) reached out to us. They were like “wanna do…whatever it is you do, we don’t really know/care, with it,” and we were like “how did you find us? Are you sure YOU think this is a good idea?” They were like “yep. Watch it and do the dance.” And we’re like "uuummm, OK.” Then...

Message us ANONYMOUSLY 3 whole seasons. Everyone, we’ve reached OVER the top! Now is the perfect time to commit to the bit, and the listen to "RETROSPECTICUS 3: THIS JUST CAN’T BE?!” With the maximum government allowed 33% new audio content! Up to and including, our fabulous “Review Review Rewards” segment, thank yous, some laughs, and not much more! Start the year off in style with us 1/6! *...

Message us ANONYMOUSLY Guest Taylor Harris ( Harris Talent Agency ) rolls in for her pick, and our 24 hr marathon of " A Christmas Story " (d. Clark 1983). Starring: Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin, and Peter Billingsly. Swears? Check. Mouth washing experiences? Check. BB Gun stories? Check. Holiday glow? Check. Bunnies in man suits? Check. Paul trauma dumping? Check Check (2x). 12/23! **...

Message us ANONYMOUSLY Ben Burris returns to pinch hit for Jose Canseco as our Guest Cohost, and kinda nails the first several bars of “Turtle Power” (Partners In Kryme), and as a result we grow, specifically in intellect, to discuss his COMBO BREAKING pick “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” (1990 dir. Steve Barron) Starring: Judith Hoag, Elias Koteas, and Josh Pais. (The V & B) An episode in whic...

Message us ANONYMOUSLY Guest co-host Rachael Fosket (" The Librarians ," " Midway " - 2019 ) joins Paul for a little trip to " The Shop Around the Corner " (d. Lubitsch 1940). Starring: Margaret Sullivan, and Jimmy Stewart. Budapest, 3 o'clock in the morning, and were looking for a thousand brown M&Ms to fill a brandy glass, or Ozzy wouldn't go on stage...

Message us ANONYMOUSLY Writer, and local celebrity (Burbank, CA and greater valley) Rob Weldon (Author/Creator " The Omnist Series ") is back in the Paul Blart chair to dig into our collective subconscious, and his choice " Being John Malkovich ," (1999 D. Spike Jonze). Starring: John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Keener, and if yoooouuuuu ccaaannn beeellliiieeevvveee it JOHN...