Aspect Radio
141 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingswith Ben Flanagan and Corey Craft
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Aspect Radio #84: 2012 Oscar Predictions with FilmNerds.com
February 22, 2013 18:30 - 27.6 MBBen 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, […]
Aspect Radio #83: 2012 Aspy Nominations, Amour, Side Effects
February 20, 2013 15:11 - 56.9 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #82: Silver Linings Playbook, Most Anticipated Films of 2013
January 25, 2013 19:34 - 66.6 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #81: Zero Dark Thirty, Oscar Nomination Reactions
January 20, 2013 18:23 - 57.6 MBBen 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 […]
AR Nugget: Oscar Nomination Predictions
January 09, 2013 18:48 - 16.4 MBBen, 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 […]
AR Nugget: Django Spoilers, Oscar Hopefuls
January 02, 2013 18:12 - 9.33 MBAndrew 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!!!
Aspect Radio #80: Django Unchained, Thoughts on Tarantino, The Hobbit
December 31, 2012 20:34 - 58.2 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #79: Fall Movie Catch-up, 2012 Awards Blitz
December 14, 2012 19:45 - 63.3 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #78: The Master, Looper, Seth MacFarlane Hosts the Oscars
October 04, 2012 22:13 - 58.4 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #77: Beasts of the Southern Wild/Take This Waltz, Blind Awards Speculation
September 25, 2012 22:32Ben 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 […]
Aspect Radio #76: Movie Ensembles, The Expendables 2, To Rome with Love, Tony Scott Tribute
August 24, 2012 15:05 - 64.9 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #75: Best, Worst & Underrated Movie Comedy Duels
August 17, 2012 14:22 - 45.5 MBBen 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 […]
AR Nugget: The Trial of the Dark Knight
August 15, 2012 16:03 - 147 MBHoly 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 […]
Aspect Radio #74: Batman Had Risen…Batman Has Risen Again! Best of Summer 2012
August 10, 2012 15:45 - 83 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #73: Movie Marketing Duds, Moonrise Kingdom, Trailer Talk and More
June 01, 2012 22:13 - 80.9 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #72: The Avengers, Side by Side (from Tribeca), Summer Movie Preview
May 09, 2012 22:14 - 93.8 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #71: Cabin in the Woods & Contemporary Horror, Three Stooges, Revisiting The Raid
April 20, 2012 18:14 - 44 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #70: Top 10 Comedies of the Last 10 Years, American Reunion, Damsels in Distress
April 14, 2012 18:38 - 65.4 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #69: Hunger Games, Goon, The Raid: Redemption, Kid with a Bike
April 06, 2012 23:35 - 52.5 MBBen 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. […]
Aspect Radio #68: John Carter & Its Backlash, 21 Jump Street
March 22, 2012 16:53 - 43.2 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #67: Most Anticipated Films of 2012, How to Fix the Oscars, Final Goodbye to 2011
March 04, 2012 18:01 - 60.1 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #66: Best of 2011, Part 2 — Top 10 Films (#’s 1-5), Top 5 Scenes, Oscar Predictions
February 25, 2012 20:27 - 65.4 MBBen 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. […]
Aspect Radio #66: Best of 2011, Part 1 — Top 10 Films (#’s 6-10), Top 5 Performances
February 24, 2012 20:34 - 49.2 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #65: The Artist, Haywire, Oscar Snubs & Surprises
February 06, 2012 22:17 - 58.2 MBBen 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, […]
Aspect Radio #64: MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: GHOST PROTOCOL, TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY, MOONRISE KINGDOM trailer, Top 5 Spy Movies
January 24, 2012 15:00 - 60.2 MBCorey 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 […]
Aspect Radio #63: War Horse, Adventures of Tintin, Young Adult, Spielberg Support Group
January 09, 2012 21:50 - 66 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #62: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Descendants, Dark Knight Rises Prologue, SAG/Golden Globes
December 18, 2011 20:32 - 48.7 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #61: Hugo, The Muppets, Actor/Director Reunions We Want
December 02, 2011 17:38 - 47.6 MBBen 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,” […]
Aspect Radio #60: Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 1, Hunger Games trailer, Thanksgiving Releases, 3D Battle
November 23, 2011 21:37 - 55 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #59: J. Edgar, Martha Marcy May Marlene, Hollywood Has-Beens, Oscar hosts
November 17, 2011 16:39 - 45.7 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #58: Costume Dramas, ANONYMOUS, MARGIN CALL
November 02, 2011 20:25 - 35.5 MBBen 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, […]
Aspect Radio #57: Top 10 Horror Movies of the Decade, PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3/THE THING, MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE
October 27, 2011 19:31 - 64.2 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #56: MELANCHOLIA, FOOTLOOSE, AVENGERS trailer, Controversial Directors
October 18, 2011 13:51 - 70.1 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #55: THE IDES OF MARCH, RED STATE, Actors who Direct
October 12, 2011 15:17 - 51.5 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #54: 50/50, New Trailers, Top 5 You’ll Laugh, You’ll Cry movies
October 05, 2011 19:11 - 45.2 MBBen 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. […]
Aspect Radio #53: DRIVE, MONEYBALL, TIFF 2011 recap
September 20, 2011 15:20 - 66.8 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #52: CONTAGION, WARRIOR, Top 5 Steven Soderbergh Movies
September 12, 2011 20:17 - 54.2 MBAfter 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 […]
Aspect Radio #51: TREE OF LIFE, SENNA, When to Let Your Kids See R-rated Movies
August 23, 2011 16:54 - 60.5 MBDirector 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 […]
Aspect Radio #49: RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES, MEEK’S CUTOFF, BELLFLOWER, Spoilers
August 08, 2011 17:16 - 52.9 MBBen 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 […]
Aspect Radio #48: COWBOYS & ALIENS, Trailer Talk, Top 5 Alien Invasion Movies
August 03, 2011 17:02 - 44.4 MBCorey 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 […]
Aspect Radio #47: CAPTAIN AMERICA, PROJECT NIM, Directs Who Need Comebacks
July 25, 2011 15:18 - 60.7 MBBen 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 […]
Podcast: HARRY POTTER/TRANSFORMERS reviews, BILL CUNNINGHAM NEW YORK, Best of 2011 so far
July 18, 2011 18:45 - 57 MBBen 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’ […]
Read Ben’s 2011 Summer Movie Preview!
June 03, 2011 18:41Some 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
A brief return w/ what we’ve seen in 2011, plus our favorites
May 24, 2011 00:29Aspect 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 […]
Podcast: 127 HOURS review, Oscar predictions
February 10, 2011 22:40 - 52.2 MBBen 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 […]
Podcast: Sidewalk Salon panel discussion on Best of 2010, Oscars
February 03, 2011 16:27 - 23 MBThe 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 […]
Podcast: Best Films, Performances and Scenes of 2010
January 24, 2011 16:46 - 102 MBBuckle 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 […]
Podcast: KING’S SPEECH review, GREEN HORNET review, Golden Globes predictions
January 17, 2011 23:32 - 58.4 MBBen 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 […]
Podcast: BLACK SWAN/SOMEWHERE reviews, The Dancing of BLACK SWAN, Re-visitng THE SOCIAL NETWORK
January 11, 2011 17:27 - 56.4 MBBen 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 […]
Podcast: TRUE GRIT/THE FIGHTER/TRON: LEGACY/ HOW DO YOU KNOW reviews, SAG/Golden Globe Reactions
December 23, 2010 16:09 - 75.9 MBBen 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. […]