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Did we find the Time stone and bring Aspect Radio back?! Kind of… Ben and Corey reunite to talk about ‘Avengers: Infinity War.’ CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD
Ben and Corey talk out their thoughts on “Suicide Squad,” the latest from DC and Warner Bros. that critics mostly hate. Is it nearly as bad as the Twitter hype machine insists? One thinks it’s a bigger disaster than “Batman v Superman,” while the other saw some bright spots. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD!!!
Ben and Corey finally talk about Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War,” the big blockbuster opener to the summer 2016 movie season. They both loved it, but Ben points out one or two quibbles he had with its themes and some other geeky nitpicks. The guys then look ahead to the rest of the summer movie […]
Ben and Corey square off on Zack Snyder’s “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” the latest from Warner Bros. and DC Comics. One hates it, one likes it. They get into specifics and also talk about the general backlash over the movie and where the studio might go from here. Since it’s been a while […]
It’s once again time to share with you my favorite movie music of the year. 2015 had a lot of really, really good music from some of our greatest living composers including legends like John Williams and even Ennio Morricone. I still haven’t seen every movie, but I’ve sampled pretty much all I can of […]
Ben and Corey look back at summer 2015 and look ahead to the busy fall and winter 2015. They break down their favorite moments and films from a solid summer season that brought “Inside Out,” “Straight Outta Compton,” “Tangerine,” “Mad Max Fury Road” and so much more. They break down their most anticipated movies for […]
Our friend Ben Stark’s new short film “Dead Saturday” stars Oscar-nominee Eric Roberts (“Inherent Vice,” “The Dark Knight,” “Runaway Train”) as Pastor Malcolm and Kurt Krause (“True Detective”) as troubled youth Jimmy, who interprets a loophole in the Bible as a free pass to sin without consequence on the Saturday before Easter. Acclaimed young Shoals-area […]
Ben and Corey dive back into the summer to catch up on the latest, some of them record-breaking, releases like “Jurassic World,” “Inside Out” and “Terminator: Genisys.” The guys see eye to eye on Pixar’s latest, calling it one of the studio’s best to date, and mostly agree they didn’t really care for “Jurassic” or […]
Ben and Corey catch up via phone to recap the 2015 summer movie season so far, including huge releases like “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” “Mad Max: Fury Road” and “Spy.” They did most of what they’ve seen so far, but are split on titles like “Tomorrowland,” “San Andreas” and “Entourage.” Corey also recommends a few […]
Corey recaps his visit to the 2015 Nashville Film Festival where he saw a handful of fantastic movies including John Maclean‘s western “Slow West” starring Michael Fassbender. Other notable films included Rick Alverson’s “Entertainment,” Bill Pohlad‘s “Love & Mercy” and Michael Beach Nichols and Christopher K. Walker‘s “Welcome to Leith.“ CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD!!! Music […]
Joined by producer Andrew Richardson, the guys nerd out even more over the second teaser trailer for “Star Wars, Episode VII: The Force Awakens.” CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD!!! Music heard in this AR Nugget: John Williams – “Duel of the Fates” (as heard in “Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace”)
The guys finally sit down to analyze the second teaser trailers for “Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens,” which stirred one or two emotions within before watching it 20 more times. They also discuss the “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice” teaser, shockingly disagreeing on its merits and potential. Also on tap are Jared […]
AL.com Birmingham news manager and deliriously hapless Chicago Cubs fan Alex Walsh joins Ben to explore the best examples of the baseball movie genre, as we list each of our top three favorite films set on or around a diamond. Warning: We will leave out a couple that we know you hold near and dear […]
Ben and Corey finally discuss once-beloved writer/director Neill Blomkamp’s latest sci-fi action flick “Chappie,” which somehow found itself met with vitriol from most fans including those who loved his first film “District 9.” The guys also preview the summer movie landscape of 2015, running through the full calendar of major release on the horizon. They […]
Just in time for this weekend’s Oscars, Ben and Corey finally say goodbye to 2014 by sharing their top 10 favorite films from another year to remember. There is even some overlap with their lists, including a few of the usual suspects you’ve heard them babble on about in recent episodes. We also hear from […]
Ben and Corey sift through the high praise and backlash for “American Sniper” to determine whether Clint Eastwood has his best movie in years, or if the film’s perceived lack of nuance on important issues costs it any integrity. The guys do the same for Ava DuVernay’s historical drama “Selma,” which has its own equal […]
While I’ve still got a handful of movies from last year I still want and need to see, all or most of the music from the 2014 film year remains accessible. So I’m not ready to make a top 10 list of my favorite movies, but I do feel good about this list of my […]
Ben and Corey jump right into the melee known as the Oscar season to analyze the races and prediction the nominations in the major categories for the 2014 film year. The nominees will be announced on Jan. 15, but the guys think they mostly know what to expect. But that doesn’t mean you won’t hear […]
Ben and Corey hop aboard Christopher Nolan’s deep space opus “Interstellar” starring Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain. The guys get into only slight spoiler territory as they break down Nolan’s latest and perhaps most ambitious blockbuster and determine whether it lived up to their lofty expectations. They also discuss writer/director Dan Gilroy’s Los […]
Ben and Corey dive into David Fincher’s latest film, the adaptation of Gillian Flynn’s popular novel “Gone Girl,” starring Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike. The guys both dig it, one more so than the other, and insist Fincher stays true to form, at least for the most part. Note: We mostly avoid spoilers in this […]
Ben and Corey break down the fall/winter movie season, which brings a bevy of highly anticipated films from some of our favorite directors. David Fincher, Christopher Nolan, Paul Thomas Anderson and others have new work to share this year, and those three alone could get the job done themselves. But it happens that movies like […]
Ben and Corey finally find their inner children and dive into Richard Linklater’s “Boyhood,” the long-gestating experimental film chronicling 12 years in the life of a boy and his family in Texas. Like pretty much everyone else, they liked it quite a bit. Later in the episode, they also each share their five favorite Richard […]
Ben talks to Sidewalk Film Festival lead programmer Rachel Morgan about what people can expect from the Birmingham-based event in its 16th year. Morgan talks about how the festival has changed after nearly two decades, what films people should not miss and how the the less-seasoned moviegoer can enjoy a festival format. Read more about […]
Upon hearing the tragic news of the great Robin Williams’ untimely death, Ben and Corey reflect on the man’s career, on which each of them grew up. The four-time Oscar-nominee and best supporting actor-winner for “Good Will Hunting” brought an unparalleled energy to the big screen and pioneered aspects of comedic performance in films like […]
Ben and Corey dive into Marvel’s slightly more obscure but highly ambitious property “Guardians of the Galaxy,” which both guys mostly dig quite a bit. They also wonder if “Guardians” has legs as Marvel’s next big franchise on or near the level of “Iron Man” or “Captain America.” The guys also talk the release date […]
Ben and Corey talk “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes,” their favorite movie of the summer, plus its chances of reigning supreme at the box office during a weekend with weak competition. The guys also offer praise to motion capture pioneer Andy Serkis, who steps his game up here and paves the way for […]
Ben and Corey list their favorite films from 2014 so far, and they definitely aren’t disappointed with the output through June. Fantastic new films from Wes Anderson, Darren Aronofsky, James Gray, plus strong work from new directors like Jeremy Saulnier set a great standard for the rest of the year. Wonder Mill Films’ Ben Stark […]
Ben and Corey break down the summer movie landscape of 2014, singling the ones they won’t miss along with those they might avoid. From Gareth Edward’s monster revival of “Godzilla” to Richard Linklater’s highly ambitious Sundance favorite “Boyhood,” there’s a lot to anticipate this season, even if most of the crop looks less than stellar. […]
Ben and Corey took four years to do it, but they finally reached their 100th episode with “Aspect Radio,” with the help of friends and family. To mark the occasion, the guys look back on the podcast they began in February 2010 and recognize the many key contributors that really made the show go. We […]
Ben talks to AwardsDaily.com owner and Oscar pundit Sasha Stone to break down the 2013 Oscar race as it grinds to a screeching halt this weekend. Stone confirms the best picture battle remains a little too close to call between “12 Years a Slave,” “Gravity” and even “American Hustle,” which she says could play spoiler […]
Ben and Corey call ’em like they see ’em, folks. And this year looks too close to call. At least best picture does, anyway. The guys are joined by AR and FilmNerds contributors Matt Scalici, Graham Flanagan and Craig Hamilton to predict this year’s Oscar results and talk about what they’re anticipating about this year’s […]
Ben and Corey pay tribute to the late and brilliant Philip Seymour Hoffman and his unparalleled acting catalog. This particular loss stings for film fans, especially considering Hoffman died at the young age of 46. But he leaves a legacy of masterful work on film, collaborating with directors like Joel & Ethan Coen, Bennett Miller, […]
Ben is joined by his brother and Business Insider producer Graham Flanagan and Huntsville filmmaker Ben Stark to debate the merits of the “enhanced viewing experience” of IMAX. The talk stems from Graham’s recent BI video report analyzing whether or not the premium moviegoers pay on top of the existing ticket price to enjoy the […]
Ben talks briefly with Tuscaloosa-born and New York-based photographer Miller Mobley who shot the above portrait of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, who passed away at 46 on Sunday. Mobley reflects on the shoot, which took place last February when Hoffman was doing press for his film “A Late Quartet,” along with co-star Christopher Walken. The […]
Ben is joined by show contributor Craig Hamilton to talk about the 2013 Oscar nominations, just announced Thursday morning. Surprises include Christian Bale and Jonah Hill scoring acting nominations, while snubs include Tom Hanks and Robert Redford in the best actor category. The two also offer an early breakdown of who will win what come […]
Ben and Corey recap the Golden Globes Awards, which saw one or two surprises that could very well shake up the Oscar race. The best actor category is wide open, with roughly 10 worthy performances vying for five nominations come Thursday when the Academy announces who will make the cut. Most of the other acting […]
The 2013 film year didn’t disappoint, and neither did its soundtracks featuring beautifully composed original scores and brilliantly chosen songs to accompany the films. Take a look back at some of the shrewdest choices the filmmakers made and the unexpected collaborations between them and many of the best composers in Hollywood, including the likes of […]
Ben and Corey are delighted to talk to AwardsDaily.com’s Sasha Stone about the state of the 2013 Oscar race. Stone is arguably the best Oscar tracker and pundit in the industry after about 15 years of remaining plugged into movie awards races and staying as a solid early predictor of the outcomes. If you have […]
Ben and Corey play a little catch-up since their last show, talking about four big releases folks should catch before they leave theaters. More than any perhaps, folks should see Alfonso Cuaron’s “Gravity,” which the guys agree is a landmark film in special effects but blockbusters in general. They also hop aboard Paul Greengrass’ “Captain […]
Ben and Corey finally discuss Woody Allen’s latest drama “Blue Jasmine,” starring Cate Blanchett in what could prove another Oscar-worthy turn. Both consider it one of Allen’s best in recent memory, even better than the likes of “Match Point” and “Midnight in Paris,” thanks in large part to Blanchett’s performance and the longtime directors willingness […]
Ben and Corey dive into some smaller summer releases, starting with Ryan Coogler’s debut and Sundance favorite “Fruitvale Station.” The guys butt heads on Nicolas Winding Refn’s latest “Only God Forgives,” one loving and one hating, pretty much the consensus response. They also talk Terrence Malick’s latest film “To the Wonder,” which is now available […]
Ben and Corey lock in for the drift to gush all over Guillermo del Toro’s robots vs. monsters bohemoth “Pacific Rim,” which they think dominates the 2013 summer movie season with a big ol’ elbow rocket. Del Toro delivers arguably his best ( and inarguably his most fun) effort yet with a rock ’em sock […]
With a little help from some friends, Ben and Corey share their favorite films of 2013 so far. FilmNerds.com and AR contributors Matt Scalici, Graham Flanagan, Craig Hamilton and Ben Stark offer their favorites as well ranging from mainstream comedies to underrated sci-fi adventures. Included on Ben and Corey’s lists are “Spring Breakers,” “Stories We […]
Corey recaps the 2013 Nashville Film Festival where he saw more than 25 feature films in less than a week. Whew! He saw several of his current favorite movies from 2013 so far, including “Mud,” “Stories We Tell” and “Laurence Anyways.” CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD!!! You can follow the show on Twitter, or email any […]
Ben and Corey look ahead to the rest of the 2013 summer movie season, picking their must-sees in a loaded landscape. Blockbusters like “Star Trek Into Darkness” and “Man of Steel” populate their list alongside indie hopefuls “Before Midnight,” “Only God Forgives” and “The Bling Ring.” The guys also take a look at the film […]
Ben and Corey are joined by FilmNerds.com maestro Matt Scalici to talk about their favorite movies about or related to faith and religion. They list the top five films that force them to contemplate their own faith or religion in general, many of which have stuck with them since they saw them as children. Woody […]
Ben breaks down his anticipation for Zack Snyder and Christopher Nolan’s take on legendary DC character Superman in this summer’s “Man of Steel.” He considers the latest trailer one of the best he’s seen in a while and Hans Zimmer’s accompanying music some of the best he’s ever heard. But he argues there hasn’t been […]
If you want to just hear our tribute to the late Roger Ebert, we’ve cut a separate special edition of it from episode 86 to honor one of our heroes. Joined by Aspect Radio and FilmNerds.com contributors, Ben and Corey pay special tribute to the late, great Roger Ebert, who passed away on Thursday after […]
Joined by Aspect Radio and FilmNerds.com contributors, Ben and Corey pay special tribute to the late, great Roger Ebert, who passed away on Thursday after a long battle with cancer. Graham Flanagan, Craig Hamilton and Ben Stark all share thoughts on Ebert’s passing and what makes the longtime Chicago Sun-Times film critic such a legend. […]
Ben and Corey are joined by Ben’s brother Graham Flanagan to finally list their top 10 favorite films from 2012. You can probably mostly guess where they stand on last year, but you might see a few surprises on each list. But rest assured, aforementioned favorites like “Lincoln,” “The Master,” “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” […]
Ben and Corey joined by frequent Aspect Radio guests and FilmNerds.com contributors Graham Flanagan, Craig Hamilton and Ben Stark to make some fearless Oscar predictions before Sunday’s ceremony. Given the predictable nature of the show these days, most picks won’t surprise you. But the best actress and supporting actor races make for some fun guessing, […]
Ben and Corey unveil the inaugural Aspy nominations, featuring their favorite performances, scenes, lines and music from 2012 films. They also run down what they consider the most overrated and underrated movies of the year. Winners will be announced on the year-end show when they also announce their top 10 favorite films of 2012. The […]
Ben and Corey finally commit themselves to talking David O. Russell’s latest “Silver Linings Playbook,” nominated for eight Oscars including best picture, director, actor, actress and screenplay. Both liked it a good bit, but Corey considers it one of his favorite films of 2012. thanks mostly to the dynamic lead performances from Bradley Cooper and […]
Ben and Corey finally put on some night-vision goggles for Kathryn Bigelow and Mark Boal’s Osama bin Laden’s manhunt thriller “Zero Dark Thirty,” which scored five Oscar nominations including best picture and actress. Needless to say, the guys dug the film and break down some of the difficult moral questions it raises about torture and […]
Ben, Corey and Nashville-based FilmNerds.com contributor Craig Hamilton take a stab at predicting the Oscar nominations in the major categories. For the most part, the pics are relatively safe with favorites like “Zero Dark Thirty,” “Linclon” and “Argo” rearing their heads, but the guys go out on a limb in a few categories. It’s a […]
Andrew left the mic on after recording, so here’s some “off-mic” jabbering from the guys about “Django Unchained” and how the Oscar race is shaping up. WARNING: This contains MAJOR SPOILERS about “Django Unchained.” CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD!!!
Ben and Corey saddle up for Quentin Tarantino’s spin on the spaghetti western, er, southern in his adventure “Django Unchained,” which takes an unflinching look at slavery before the Civil War without compromising his sense of humor and penchant for stylized action and dialogue. The guys talk about the political ramifications of Tarantino’s new movie […]
Ben and Corey return to catch up on some major fall movie releases like “Lincoln,” “Argo,” “Skyfall,” “Flight” and Killing Them Softly.” Both seem to like most of what they’ve seen this fall, especially the latest from Steven Spielberg and 007. The guys also delve into the awards season madness, on the heels of SAG […]
Ben and Corey, joined by Bloomberg producer Graham Flanagan, witness the healing power or total fraud that is Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film “The Master” and make time for Rian Johnson’s third film “Looper.” In a SPOILER-HEAVY discussion, the guys behold the technical and acting clinics at play in Anderson’s complex tale of aimlessness, manipulation […]
Ben and Corey play a little indie catch-up this week with Behn Zeitlin’s Delta-set debut “Beasts of the Southern Wild” and Sarah Polley’s sophomore effort “Take This Waltz.” Both take kindly to each film, considering each examples of the best 2012 has to offer so far thanks to some great performances and filmmaking flair. The […]
Ben and Corey are joined by Graham Flanagan to talk the best, worst and most underrated movie ensembles. Sparking that discussion is the release of a pair of ensemble works, “The Expendables 2” and Woody Allen’s latest “To Rome with Love.” The guys are mostly taken with Sylvester Stallone’s vision of B-movie mayhem at the […]
Ben and Corey go mano-a-mano over their favorite movie comedy duels à la the new so-so political comedy “The Campaign,” starring Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis. “Election,” “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” “Rushmore” and “Bridesmaids” are among the titles listed that featured fantastically bitter movie rivalries. We’d love to hear your favorites, too! The guys also […]
Holy Epic Podcast, Batman! Wonder Mill Films co-founder and “The Nocturnal Third” director Ben Stark, a frequent “Aspect Radio” guest, organized a mammoth three-plus hour dissection of the Caped Crusader and all of the superhero’s film incarnations. Corey joins Ben and FilmNerds.com and AR contributor Craig Hamilton to sift through Tim Burton, Joel Schumacher and […]
Ben and Corey dive into the pit of Christopher Nolan’s conclusion to his Batman trilogy, “The Dark Knight Rises.” One thinks Nolan fell short of his previous two Batman movies, while the other thinks its the best one yet, even surpassing its beloved and record-breaking predecessor. The guys also look at what’s next for the […]
Ben and Corey talk about modern movie marketing for blockbusters like “Prometheus,” “The Dark Knight Rises” and “The Amazing Spider-Man,” as well as some fancy new trailers out in the world from Paul Thomas Anderson, James Bond and Ron Burgundy. Also, is “The Avengers” a box office bully that is hurting Hollywood? Ben’s brother and […]
Ben and Corey assemble for Joss Whedon’s Marvel casserole “The Avengers,” which just cleared $740 million worldwide, so they feel comfortable going into spoiler territory, so beware. Producer Andrew Richardson chimes in as well, and look, it’s mostly a love fest. There’s little doubt left that Whedon hit a home run, combining Marvel’s major heroes […]
Ben and Corey take a trip to “The Cabin in the Woods,” where filmmakers Drew Goddard and Joss Whedon write a love/hate letter to their beloved horror genre. One loves it, while the other likes a lot about it but has issues with the mixed tone and the film’s knack for using the same tired […]
Ben and Corey laugh it up with their Top 10 comedies of the last 10 years, both picking several you might expect. But you know these guys, so watch out for a few surprises. They also review one that didn’t quite make their list, “American Reunion,” the fourth installment of that series where that guy […]
Ben and Corey catch up on a handful of new film releases, including blockbusters like “The Hunger Games” and foreign independent movies like “The Kid with a Bike.” They both enjoyed the smash hit “Hunger Games,” noting it’s smarter than your average studio action adventure, regardless of its place in the young adult adaptation genre. […]
Ben and Corey butt heads this week but not on Andrew Stanton’s science fiction adventure “John Carter,” which delivers like a blockbuster should despite falling into the dreaded all-time box office disaster category. The guys don’t get the backlash in the wake of a befuddling marketing campaign that failed to connect with audiences, even when […]
Ben and Corey look ahead to the rest of the 2012 film year and highlight the releases they’re most looking forward to, given the year has the makings of another one for the ages. Some of their picks and omissions may surprise you, but most of the ones you’ve probably heard of by now will […]
Ben and Corey, joined by Graham Flanagan, finish wrapping up the 2011 film year with the rest of the top 10 favorite movies along with their top five favorite scenes. The guys run through the top five films that stayed with them throughout a stellar 2011, one of the better film years in recent memory. […]
Ben and Corey finally close the book on the 2011 film year, naming their favorite films, performances and scenes in a two-part podcast wrap-up. Joined by Ben’s brother and Bloomberg network producer Graham Flanagan, the guys look back at a stellar year that offered a diverse crop of films spanning several formats and languages. In […]
Ben and Corey exercise their voices on the silent sensation “The Artist,” frontrunner to win best picture and other major Oscars. Despite the hype, both find it to be a charming love story and invigorating technical achievement, capped with showstopping performances from nominees Jean Dujardin and Berenice Bejo. Also on tap is Steven Soderbergh’s latest, […]
Corey is joined by FilmNerds.com’s Matt Scalici could tell you what they thought of two recent spy movie releases…but then they’d have to kill you. Not really, of course. With Ben absent this week, the guys took in a pair of new entries into the genre that are sure to titillate the mind, albeit in […]
Ben and Corey give a rising star a chance, as indie newcomer Steven Spielberg released two movies worth taking a look at in 2011. First up is WAR HORSE, the sprawling and episodic WWI tale of bravery and perseverance. One of us is over the moon for it and even files it alongside other Spielberg […]
Ben and Corey take an early look at David Fincher’s gritty adaptation of the Swedish novel “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” and have mixed reactions. One digs it and thinks Fincher picks up right where he left off after 2010’s “The Social Network,” while the other thinks the director all but phones this one […]
Ben and Corey are joined by producer Andrew Richardson to wander into Martin Scorsese’s family film “Hugo,” a love letter to film history. Without giving too much away, Scorsese reinforces why you better pay attention and respect during those first few weeks of intro film courses in college. The guys then welcome back “The Muppets,” […]
Ben and Corey pick a side between Teams Edward and Jacob in the latest in this “Twilight” saga, “Breaking Dawn – Part 1.” Sigh. Bear with us. Surprisingly, the guys find some things to like about Bill Condon’s first half of his finale adaptation of Stephenie Meyer’s book. Speaking of young adult literature, the guys […]
Ben and Corey investigate Clint Eastwood’s private stash to find his latest film J. EDGAR, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and written by Dustin Lance Black (MILK), to be a muddled biopic with fine performances and distracting makeup. As Eastwood continues to churn out one or two movies per year, the grizzled director seems to miss more […]
Ben has the week off, as Corey is joined by show producer Andrew Richardson and GameFront.com writer Phil Owen to talk about Roland Emmerich’s new film ANONYMOUS, a film that presupposes that William Shakespeare might not have written any of his masterworks. The guys also take on financial meltdown drama MARGIN CALL, starring Kevin Spacey, […]
Ben and Corey lurk into some haunted houses, dark alleys and twisted minds just in time for Halloween as they break down their top 10 horror movies of the last decade. Each cheats a bit at the risk of betraying the laws of nomenclature, pilfering a title or two from 2010. But they belonged. Also […]
Ben and Corey aspire to avoid sinking into their own depression but accept the impending reality that is Lars von Trier’s operatic MELANCHOLIA, with Kirsten Dunst, Charlotte Gainsbourg and Kiefer Sutherland. Producer Andrew Richardson and gaming critic Phil Owen join Corey to discuss Craig Brewer’s FOOTLOOSE remake, which all insist is more awesome than you […]
Ben and Corey beware George Clooney’s latest directorial effort THE IDES OF MARCH, starring the director, Ryan Gosling, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Paul Giamatti and Evan Rachel Wood. They also share some thoughts on Kevin Smith’s RED STATE, a violent horror flick blended with a little political conspiracy theory. Corey and show producer Andrew Richardson then […]
Ben is on vacation in NYC, so “Aspect Radio” producer Andrew Richardson fills in as he and Corey discuss Jonathan Levine’s “50/50,” new movie trailers and their Top 5 “You’ll Laugh, You’ll Cry” movies. Bring your tissues, folks. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD!!! We are now on iTunes! Be sure to search for us and subscribe. […]
Ben and Corey strap in for director Nicolas Winding Refn’s superb, violent character study “Drive,” starring Ryan Gosling and Carey Mulligan. Both agree “Drive” is one of the best films of 2011 so far, and if it’s any indicator of how the rest of the fall season will shape up, we’ve got plenty of good […]
After a two-week hiatus thanks to the Sidewalk Film Festival and Labor Day, Ben and Corey catch Steven Soderbergh’s CONTAGION, starring an A-list cast taking on a deadly worldwide virus in what Ben calls one of the year’s best so far. The guys also step into the octagon for Gavin O’Connor’s mixed martial arts family […]
Director Terrence Malick rarely wastes a frame with whatever puts on the screen, especially in his latest feature film “The Tree of Life.” Ben and Corey, joined by Ben’s dad Steve Flanagan, dissect Malick’s exploration of childhood, memory, loss of innocence and existence. Deep stuff, we know. The film brought home 2011’s Cannes Film Festival […]
Ben and Corey are just as pleasantly surprised as the rest of American audiences who thought “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” looked downright stupid. The concept may still be, but the result is a gripping science fiction story that may be the best of the overloaded series, with respect to the great Charlton […]
Corey and guest host Phil Owen take on the latest in cowboys fighting aliens movies, ahem, “Cowboys & Aliens,” director Jon Favreau’s big budget adaptation of the lesser known graphic novel. While the film looks great and is packed with star power and special effects, it just doesn’t seem to deliver on its promising concept […]
Ben and Corey get all patriotic and stuff for Marvel’s latest origin story (and franchise starter) “Captain America: The First Avenger,” starring a more than capable Chris Evans. The guys liked the movie overall, as well as the little nugget that comes after the credits…[spoiler-ish]…a teaser trailer for “The Avengers.” So stick around. Also on […]
Ben and Corey visit Hogwarts one more time for “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2,” the final chapter in the top grossing film franchise of all time. The guys dig the last hurrah so much, they put it up there with the best of director Richard Yates’ superb contributions along with the series’ […]
Some of these already came out, but take a look at Ben’s 10-movie summer preview on al.com! Bridesmaids Midnight in ParisThe Hangover Part IISuper 8Bad TeacherX-Men: First ClassCaptain America: The First Avenger Cowboys & Aliens 30 Minutes or Less Horrible Bosses
Aspect Radio’s absence may be abhorrent, but it doesn’t mean we don’t want to be here. We do! And we will return in the capacity and format in which we once existed. We only ask that you please be patient. In the meantime, we give you what we’ve seen and would have discussed had we […]
Ben and Corey endure and enjoy Danny Boyle’s latest best picture nominee “127 Hours,” the gripping tale of adventurer Aron Ralston’s unbelievable survival after getting his hand caught in a boulder in the canyons of Utah in 2003. Best actor nominee James Franco delivers arguably his best performance to date as Ralston, an adrenaline junkie […]
The Aspect Radio and FilmNerds.com teams were invited to participate in a panel discussion on the films of 2010 and the upcoming Academy Awards hosted by Birmingham’s own Alabama Moving Image Association for its Sidewalk Salon Tuesday night at Rojo (Mexican restaurant. We recorded the panel discussion which featured FilmNerds contributors Matt Scalici, Ben Flanagan […]
Buckle up. Ben and Corey are joined by Graham Flanagan and Matt Scalici to break down their favorite films, performances and scenes from 2010 in a near-two-hour episode of “Aspect Radio.” Epic? Yeah. Also giving their 2010 picks are Chicago Tribune film critic Michael Phillips, Filmspotting co-host Adam Kempenaar and friend to the show Craig […]
Ben and Corey review “The King’s Speech,” starring Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter. Corey reviews Seth Rogen and Michel Gondry’s adaptation of “The Green Hornet.” Recorded prior to Sunday night’s ceremony, the guys also offer up their Golden Globes predictions. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD!!! You can follow the show on Twitter, or […]
Ben and Corey welcome back Ben’s brother Graham to break down Darren Aronofsky’s controversial ballet thriller “Black Swan,” starring surefire best actress Oscar nominee Natalie Portman. Keeping it a family affair, Ben’s sister and former ballet dancer Suzanne Flanagan also joins the show to discuss the technical side of the film’s dancing. Suzanne works in […]
Ben and Corey are joined by friend Phil Owen to talk about a bevy of holiday releases, including a sneak peak at Joel and Ethan Coen’s western adaptation “True Grit,” starring Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon and newcomer Hailee Steinfeld. They also review David O. Russell’s latest drama “The Fighter,” starring Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale. […]
Ben and Corey grab a map and fanny pack to check out the latest globetrotting thriller/comedy and Golden Globe best picture nominee “The Tourist,” starring Hollywood superstars Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie. Critics nationwide are actively obliterating the movie, citing weak chemistry between Depp and Jolie and a muddled plot. But it really isn’t all […]
Ben and Corey talk about talk about director Edward Zwick’s latest romantic comedy “Love and Other Drugs,” starring Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal. They also talk about how the film managed to muster early Oscar buzz when no one had even seen it, as well as other “Oscar bait” movies that fail to live up […]
Happy Late Thanksgiving (and early Christmas)! Ben and Corey are joined by fellow Film Nerds Matt Scalici, Ben Stark and Graham Flanagan to talk Harry Potter, holiday movies, remaining anticipated 2010 releases and Adam Sandler turkeys. It’s always great to get all of these guys on the same airwaves at once, so thanks to all […]
Ben and Corey talk to AV Club head writer an author of “My Year of Flops” Nathan Rabin about his attraction to failure, some flops of 2010 and his concept of the “manic pixie dream girl.” CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD!!! You can follow the show on Twitter, or email any feedback to 90.7movies@gmail.com. Please “Like” […]
Ben and Corey review “Unstoppable,” Tony Scott’s latest thriller starring Denzel Washington and Chris Pine. Plus, Ben’s brother Graham joins them via phone for the show’s newest segment, “In Limited Release,” in which a New York City or Los Angeles correspondent fills us in on Doug Liman’s political procedural “Fair Game,” with Naomi Watts and […]
Ben and Corey review “Due Date,” the latest comedy from director Todd Phillips (“The Hangover”) that stars Robert Downey Jr. and Zack Galifianakis. They also give what they believe to be surefire Oscar nominees and winners at this point, which may or may not include performances and other aspects of “The Social Network,” “Inception,” “Winter’s […]
Ben and Corey invite FilmNerds.com creator Matt Scalici to review “Catfish,” the controversial and disturbing documentary about a Facebook relationship that takes a bizarre left turn. The film is currently playing at the Rave Motion Pictures Lee Branch theater in Birmingham. CAUTION: This is a SPOILER review. We apologize, but we felt it necessary to […]
Ben and Corey invite Ben’s brother Graham on to review Woody Allen’s latest romantic dramedy, “You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger,” as well as count down their top five favorite Allen characters throughout his 40-plus film career. The guys also talk about director Peter Jackson’s battle to make “The Hobbit,” author J.R.R. Tolkein’s prequel […]
Check out the following Crimson White article written by reporter Ashley Chaffin about our show! People say the connections students make in college last a lifetime. Ben Flanagan and Corey Craft met while working in student media at the University of Alabama. Through this connection, Flanagan and Craft realized their shared love for film and […]
This week, Ben and Corey talk to A.V. Club (the arts and entertainment section of The Onion) film editor and critic Scott Tobias about his trip to last month’s Toronto International Film Festival, the best films and performances of 2010 so far and his horror movie picks for the Halloween season. NOTE: Due to some […]
Ben and Corey talk to Chicago Tribune film critic and former co-host of “At the Movies” Michael Phillips about the Toronto International Film Festival, his stint hosting the famed film criticism show, his favorite 2010 films so far and his college football allegiances. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD!!! You can follow the show on Twitter, or […]
Ben and Corey are joined this week by Steve Prokopy (aka Capone) from Ain’t It Cool News to discuss David Fincher and Aaron Sorkin’s Facebook thriller “The Social Network,” which chronicles the creation of the website and the subsequent lawsuits among its founders and other parties that followed. They also review “Let Me In,” Matt […]
“Aspect Radio” hosts Ben Flanagan and Corey Craft review are joined by Graham Flanagan to discuss Oliver Stone’s “Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps,” the sequel to his 1987 hit that won Michael Douglas the best actor Oscar for playing the now-iconic financial shark Gordon Gekko. Graham also interviews CNN colleague Ali Velshi, the network’s chief […]
Ben and Corey review Ben Affleck’s new crime drama, “The Town.” The movie looks great, packs a punch with some thrilling daytime shootouts and features a top-notch cast playing at a high level. But, in the end, it’s still missing something. The hosts also put on their best Bah-ston accents to settle on their favorite […]
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD!!! Ben is joined by his brother Graham (as co-host Corey Craft takes the week off) to review the operatic Italian romance I AM LOVE and weigh in on Roger Ebert’s announcement that he will revive the “At the Movies” television show on PBS early next year. Former New York Times film […]
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD This week, we review George Clooney’s latest thriller, “The American.” But just how thrilling is it? Just 20 minutes into Ben’s screening, he heard loud (and telling) snoring a few rows down. Somehow, the slowly paced film, set in Italy with a mostly foreign cast, about a tortured assassin managed to […]
Aspect Radio hosts Ben Flanagan and Corey Craft are joined by Tuscaloosa native and Crimson Tide superfan Hunter Johnson to discuss “Nick Saban: Gamechanger,” a new documentary about the University of Alabama head coach, produced by Flashlight Media Group, LLC. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD!!! The “authorized documentary” is catnip for Bama fans who never tire […]
Aspect Radio August 14, 2010 Hosts: Ben Flanagan, Corey Craft Your hosts delve into the pages of SCOTT PILGRIM turned alive by director Edgar Wright (SHAUN OF THE DEAD, HOT FUZZ), and Ben tells you whether THE EXPENDABLES is really straight-to-DVD garbage or an explosion party worthy of the Johns Matrix, McClane or Spartan. Plus, […]
Aspect Radio August 7, 2010 Hosts: Ben Flanagan, Corey Craft Guest: Graham Flanagan CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD!!! Follow us on TWITTER!!! – THE OTHER GUYS review – Box office (OGs wins top spot INCEPTION holds strong) – Tarantino to direct THE SHADOW? – Christoph Waltz taking too many villain roles post-Oscar? – Marvel wrong to […]
Aspect Radio July 31, 2010 Hosts: Ben Flanagan, Corey Craft CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD!!! Follow us on TWITTER!!! – DINNER FOR SCHMUCKS review – Indie flicks playing nearby, Corey’s take – Lee Daniels pushes back SELMA, starts work on THE BUTLER – DVD picks – Announcements Again, follow us on Twitter, and email feedback to […]
Aspect Radio July 24, 2010 Hosts: Ben Flanagan, Corey Craft Follow us on TWITTER!!! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD!!! Ben is in Atlanta, ready to enjoy a day at Six Flags, meaning Corey is at the helm for the first time in Aspect Radio’s short history. Will we make it? Pardon the technical difficulties. Corey explains […]
Aspect RadioJuly 17, 2010Hosts: Ben Flanagan, Corey CraftGuest: Ben Stark Follow us on TWITTER!!! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD!!! So, we saw INCEPTION. This show was recorded after each of our first viewings. We’ve all since seen it twice, yet we likely still can’t escape word vomit hell. We don’t talk about much else here. Ben […]
Aspect Radio July 10, 2010 Hosts: Ben Flanagan, Corey Craft Guest: Adam Kempenaar Follow us on TWITTER!!! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD!!! What a thrill this was to welcome Adam Kempenaar, co-founder and co-host of WBEZ Chicago Public Radio movie show/podcast Filmspotting. We talk about his terrific show (if you’re a fan of film, it’s ESSENTIAL […]
Aspect Radio July 3, 2010 Hosts: Ben Flanagan, Corey Craft Guest: Francesca Scalici Follow us on TWITTER!!! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD!!! Couldn’t avoid it. Ben saw ECLIPSE, the third TWILIGHT movie, and discussed it with Francesca Scalici, reluctant contributor and reader of all four of Stephenie Meyer’s books. Hang on tight, spidermonkeys. – THE TWILIGHT […]
Aspect Radio June 26, 2010 Hosts: Ben Flanagan, Corey Craft Guest: Graham Flanagan Follow us on TWITTER!!! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD!!! We went with KNIGHT & DAY over Adam Sandler’s GROWN UPS, though we doubt you’ll mind. Is Tom Cruise officially back as a reliably appealing leading man, or should we have just gushed over […]
Aspect Radio June 19, 2010 Hosts: Ben Flanagan, Corey Craft CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD!!! Fresh off of accidentally deleting their previous show on THE A-TEAM*, we’re back to hit up Pixar’s latest in their hopefully never-ending string of PERFECT movies (BF: sans CARS). Will the franchise weaken in the hands of new director Lee Unkrich, […]
Aspect Radio June 5, 2010 Hosts: Ben Flanagan, Corey Craft CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD!!! PLEASE FOLLOW US ON TWITTER Ben and Corey discuss the latest from Apatow Productions, GET HIM TO THE GREEK, as well as their choices for who should replace Guillermo Del Toro as director of THE HOBBIT (if it gets directed). Also, […]
Aspect Radio May 30, 2010 Hosts: Ben Flanagan, Corey Craft Guest: Tess Foster Flanagan CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD!!! My wife, Tess, joins me and Corey this week to talk the 145-minute SEX AND THE CITY 2. Hopefully, this won’t be the last time she visits the studio. She gives much greater insight than either of […]
Aspect Radio May 22, 2010 Hosts: Ben Flanagan, Corey Craft Guests: Ben Stark, Graham Flanagan CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD!!! WARNING: Sound isn’t ideal. We apologize for the poor quality. Better experience to come. – MACGRUBER review – Our favorite SNL movies – Thoughts on Shia LeBeouf’s recent comments about Steven Spielberg and INDY 4 (http://www.aintitcool.com/node/45112) […]
Aspect Radio May 15, 2010 Hosts: Ben Flanagan, Corey Craft CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD!!! – ROBIN HOOD review (Due to a nagging stomach virus, Ben couldn’t catch the movie, so Corey’s all you’ve got for perspective) – Our favorite Robin Hood movies/Robin Hoods – Box office talk – The Betty White phenomenon (Variety article about […]
Aspect Radio May 8, 2010 Hosts: Ben Flanagan, Corey Craft Guest: Matt Scalici CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD!!! This week, Ben and Corey break down IRON MAN 2, the summer’s first major blockbuster. Corey graduated from UA on Saturday, so he couldn’t come to the studio, but he managed to call in for our first segment. […]
Aspect Radio May 1, 2010 Hosts: Ben Flanagan, Corey Craft Guest: Graham Flanagan CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD!!! Like any good fiance would, Ben opted to jump into the studio with Corey and special guest Graham Flanagan and resume the weekly radio show responsibilities…ON HIS WEDDING DAY. Judge him if you will, but it helped him […]
Aspect Radio April 24, 2010 Hosts: Ben Flanagan, Corey Craft CLICK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD!!! Back after a week off due to the A-Day scrimmage to finally talk Matthew Vaughn’s KICK-ASS, the latest on the James Bond franchise and GREEN HORNET going 3D. – Newest James Bond production put on hold. Your hosts weigh in… – Ben […]
Aspect Radio April 10, 2010 Hosts: Ben Flanagan, Corey Craft Guests: Phil Owen, Graham Flanagan AR goes coast to coast this week with a terrific discussion on 3D! Phil Owen in Los Angeles and Graham Flanagan in New York City join us to weigh the pros and cons of the wildly popular, if overdone, format […]
Aspect Radio April 3, 2010 Hosts: Ben Flanagan, Corey Craft Guest: Ben Morehead CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD!!! WARNING: Sound is a bit dodgy for the first 20 minutes. We apologize for the inconvenience. UA alumnus and current filmmaker and Los Angeles resident talks to Ben and Corey about moving to and working in Hollywood shortly […]
Aspect Radio March 27, 2010 Hosts: Ben Flanagan, Corey Craft Guests: Graham Flanagan, Matt Scalici, Ben Stark CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD!!! TOPICS: – Some thoughts on the cancellation of “At the Movies” (w/ Graham) – Best male/female performances (w/ Graham) – Best individual scenes/sequences (w/ Matt) – Best uses of music (w/ Ben S.) – […]
Aspect Radio March 6, 2010 Hosts: Ben Flanagan, Corey Craft Guest: Glenn Kenny CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD!!! We happily welcomed back film critic Glenn Kenny, whose blog you can read at somecamerunning.typepad.com, to discuss the latest from Martin Scorsese, Roger Ebert and tonight’s Oscar ceremony. Follow us on Twitter! Send any other feedback to 90.7movies@gmail.com […]
Aspect Radio February 27, 2010 Hosts: Ben Flanagan, Corey Craft Guests: Cathleen Falsani, Steve Flanagan CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD!!! Falsani, author of “The Dude Abides: The Gospel According to the Coen Brothers,” joined us today to talk about the filmmakers’ deliberate and subconscious spiritual and theological messages they deliver with their movies. – INTRO – […]
Aspect Radio February 13, 2010 Hosts: Ben Flanagan, Corey Craft Guest: Ben Stark Back again for our second episode. Don’t forget you can listen to us live on Saturdays at 9 a.m. on 90.7-FM in Tuscaloosa. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD!!! Send feedback to 90.7movies@gmail.com. You can still name our show, so send your suggestions! Follow […]
Aspect Radio February 6, 2010 Hosts: Ben Flanagan, Corey Craft Guests: Graham Flanagan, Matt Scalici CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD!!! Topics: – AVATAR box office history – AN EDUCATION review – OSCAR discussion (best picture expansion, snubs, early predictions, etc.) – DVD recommendations (Craft Services, BF Double Dose) – Announcements (Oscar contenders playing at theaters in […]
Glad you’re listening to Aspect Radio. We’re a movie talk show from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa that features reviews, industry news, informed discussion and interviews with local and national film enthusiasts, filmmakers, critics and other personalities on both sides of the medium. So far, we’ve had six shows since my hiatus after “Reeling” […]