Aspect Radio
141 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingswith Ben Flanagan and Corey Craft
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Aspect Radio #123: Avengers Infinity War
May 01, 2018 15:38 - 13.2 MBDid 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
Aspect Radio #122: Suicide Squad
August 09, 2016 02:20 - 36.8 MBBen 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!!!
Aspect Radio #121: Captain America Civil War, Summer Movies 2016
May 27, 2016 16:23 - 65.2 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #120: Batman v Superman
March 28, 2016 23:24 - 43.4 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #119: Ben’s Favorite Movie Music of 2015
February 02, 2016 06:07 - 23.6 MBIt’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 […]
Aspect Radio #118: Summer 2015 Recap/Fall 2015 Preview
September 16, 2015 18:01 - 79.2 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #117: Ben Stark talks Dead Saturday
July 11, 2015 20:05 - 30.7 MBOur 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 […]
Aspect Radio #116: Summer Movies 2015 Pt. 2
July 09, 2015 21:13 - 55.5 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #115: Summer 2015 So Far
June 09, 2015 17:07 - 41.7 MBBen 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 […]
AR Nugget: Slow West, Welcome to Leith and More from the Nashville Film Festival
May 17, 2015 23:19 - 16.6 MBCorey 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 […]
AR Nugget: More ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Teaser Talk
April 30, 2015 22:19 - 8.33 MBJoined 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”)
Aspect Radio #114: Trailer Blow-Out with ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Batman v Superman’ and more
April 30, 2015 01:18 - 64.6 MBThe 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 […]
AR Nugget: Baseball Movies
April 07, 2015 18:17 - 19.2 MBAL.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 […]
Aspect Radio #113: Chappie, 2015 Summer Movie Preview
April 01, 2015 21:24 - 69.3 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #112: Best of 2014
February 19, 2015 18:54 - 67.9 MBJust 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 […]
Aspect Radio #111: American Sniper, Selma, Inherent Vice
January 27, 2015 21:12 - 65.7 MBBen 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 […]
AR Nugget: Ben’s Favorite Movie Music of 2014
January 23, 2015 22:04 - 14.4 MBWhile 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 […]
Aspect Radio #110: Predicting the 2014 Oscar Nominations
January 09, 2015 00:26 - 44.5 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #109: Interstellar, Nightcrawler, Birdman, Future of Pixar
November 18, 2014 15:03 - 55.7 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #108: Gone Girl, Tusk
October 09, 2014 22:12 - 42.6 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #107: Fall Movie Preview 2014
October 02, 2014 13:49 - 48.7 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #106: Boyhood, Richard Linklater characters, Magic in the Moonlight
September 07, 2014 15:40 - 72.8 MBBen 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 […]
AR Nugget: Sidewalk Film Festival 2014 Preview
August 18, 2014 21:45 - 14.3 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #105: Robin Williams tribute
August 12, 2014 15:42 - 38 MBUpon 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 […]
Aspect Radio #104: Guardians of the Galaxy, Warner ducks Disney, Interstellar trailer
August 09, 2014 00:15 - 40.4 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #103: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Boyhood’s Oscar Chances, Universal Monsters
July 19, 2014 21:38 - 49.3 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #102: Best of 2014 So Far
July 02, 2014 17:51 - 61.8 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #101: Summer Movie Preview 2014
May 11, 2014 16:42 - 54.2 MBBen 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. […]
Aspect Radio #100: Best of 2013
March 14, 2014 15:39 - 140 MBBen 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 […]
AR Nugget: Sasha Stone on the 2013 Oscar Race
February 28, 2014 18:49 - 14 MBBen 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 […]
AR Nugget: 2013 Oscar Predictions with FilmNerds.com
February 28, 2014 16:12 - 29.8 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #99: Philip Seymour Hoffman Tribute
February 15, 2014 23:11 - 45 MBBen 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, […]
Aspect Radio #98: The IMAX Conundrum
February 10, 2014 16:55 - 24.9 MBBen 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 […]
AR Nugget: Portrait of Philip Seymour Hoffman
February 03, 2014 23:28 - 6.28 MBBen 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 […]
AR Nugget: Oscar Nomination Reactions
January 16, 2014 16:25 - 9.64 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #97: Golden Globes Recap, Oscar Forecast
January 14, 2014 13:20 - 16.3 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #96: Ben’s Favorite Movie Music of 2013
January 06, 2014 13:40 - 16.9 MBThe 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 […]
Aspect Radio #95: Sasha Stone from Awards Daily
October 21, 2013 14:47 - 34.2 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #94: Gravity, Captain Phillips, Rush, Don Jon
October 17, 2013 18:48 - 31.7 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #93: Blue Jasmine, The World’s End, Woody Allen Character Fantasy Draft
September 05, 2013 02:32 - 63.9 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #92: Fruitvale Station, Only God Forgives, To the Wonder, Headlines
August 17, 2013 17:18 - 63.3 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #91: Pacific Rim, Superman/Batman hopes, Blue Jasmine buzz
July 31, 2013 17:01 - 39.2 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #90: Best Films of 2013 SO FAR
July 10, 2013 17:27 - 70.2 MBWith 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 […]
Aspect Radio #89: Corey’s Nashville Film Festival Recap
May 30, 2013 21:01 - 27.6 MBCorey 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 […]
Aspect Radio #88: Iron Man 3, Summer Movie Preview
May 15, 2013 01:21 - 52.1 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #87: Top 5 Movies About Faith & Religion
May 10, 2013 05:23 - 48.3 MBBen 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 […]
AR Nugget: Man of Steel trailer thoughts
May 07, 2013 20:03 - 7.1 MBBen 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 […]
AR Nugget: Roger Ebert Tribute
April 05, 2013 20:07 - 19.8 MBIf 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 […]
Aspect Radio #86: Roger Ebert Tribute, Spring Breakers, Favorite Action Movies
April 05, 2013 16:48 - 68 MBJoined 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. […]
Aspect Radio #85: Best Films of 2012
March 03, 2013 17:20 - 80 MBBen 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,” […]