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Let Me Bend Your Ear Podcast

150 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratings

I discuss and review movies new and old.

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Episode 99 - West Side Story (2021) - Dir Steven Spielberg

March 25, 2022 04:00 - 22 minutes - 41.4 MB

I discuss and review the Steven Spielberg directed remake of West Side Story. Twitter :  @bendyourearpod Instagram : @bendyourearpod Twitch: bendyourearpod  Facebook: facebook.com/LetMeBendYourEar YouTube: Let Me Bend Your Ear Podcast website: www.LetMeBendYourEar.com email: [email protected]

Episode 98 - Defending Your Life (1991) - Dir: Albert Brooks

March 18, 2022 04:00 - 27 minutes - 50.7 MB

I discuss and review the afterlife comedy Defending Your Life written and directed bv Albert Brooks. Twitter :  @bendyourearpod Instagram : @bendyourearpod Twitch: bendyourearpod  Facebook: facebook.com/LetMeBendYourEar YouTube: Let Me Bend Your Ear Podcast website: www.LetMeBendYourEar.com email: [email protected]

Episode 97 - Ghostbusters : Afterlife (2021) - Dir: Jason Reitman

March 11, 2022 05:00 - 25 minutes - 48.3 MB

I discuss and review the latest Ghostbusters film . Twitter :  @bendyourearpod Instagram : @bendyourearpod Twitch: bendyourearpod  Facebook: facebook.com/LetMeBendYourEar YouTube: Let Me Bend Your Ear Podcast website: www.LetMeBendYourEar.com email: [email protected]

Episode 96 - The Batman (2022) - Dir: Matt Reeves

March 05, 2022 21:47 - 68.6 MB

I discuss and review the latest Batman film. Twitter :  @bendyourearpod Instagram : @bendyourearpod Twitch: bendyourearpod  Facebook: facebook.com/LetMeBendYourEar YouTube: Let Me Bend Your Ear Podcast website: www.LetMeBendYourEar.com email: [email protected]

Episode 95 - Ivan Reitman / The Power of the Dog (2021) - Dir: Jane Campion

February 18, 2022 04:42 - 27 minutes - 50.6 MB

I pay tribute to director Ivan Reitman ( Ghostbusters, Dave) and I discuss and review the Oscar nominated The Power of the Dog. Twitter :  @bendyourearpod Instagram : @bendyourearpod Twitch: bendyourearpod  Facebook: facebook.com/LetMeBendYourEar YouTube: Let Me Bend Your Ear Podcast website: www.LetMeBendYourEar.com email: [email protected]

Episode 94 - Nightmare Alley (2021) - Dir: Guillermo Del Toro

February 12, 2022 05:28 - 29 minutes - 54.8 MB

I discuss and review the Oscar nominated film by Guillermo Del Toro starring Bradley Cooper and Cate Blanchett. Twitter :  @bendyourearpod Instagram : @bendyourearpod Twitch: bendyourearpod  Facebook: facebook.com/LetMeBendYourEar YouTube: Let Me Bend Your Ear Podcast website: www.LetMeBendYourEar.com email: [email protected]

Episode 93 - The Tragedy of MacBeth (2021) - Dir: Joel Coen

January 27, 2022 04:14 - 22 minutes - 42.2 MB

I discuss and review the solo directing debut of Joel Coen starring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand. Twitter :  @bendyourearpod Instagram : @bendyourearpod Twitch: bendyourearpod  Facebook: facebook.com/LetMeBendYourEar YouTube: Let Me Bend Your Ear Podcast website: www.LetMeBendYourEar.com email: [email protected]

Episode 92 - Scream (2022) - Dir Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett

January 17, 2022 19:38 - 42 minutes - 78.2 MB

I discuss and review the latest entry in the long running horror series. Twitter :  @bendyourearpod Instagram : @bendyourearpod Twitch: bendyourearpod  Facebook: facebook.com/LetMeBendYourEar YouTube: Let Me Bend Your Ear Podcast website: www.LetMeBendYourEar.com email: [email protected]

Episode 91 - The Seven Samurai (1954) Dir: Akira Kurosawa

January 12, 2022 05:23 - 30 minutes - 57 MB

I discuss the classic 1954 Kurosawa film starring Toshiro Mifune. Twitter :  @bendyourearpod Instagram : @bendyourearpod Twitch: bendyourearpod  Facebook: facebook.com/LetMeBendYourEar YouTube: Let Me Bend Your Ear Podcast website: www.LetMeBendYourEar.com email: [email protected]

Episode 90 - Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)

December 29, 2021 20:15 - 30 minutes - 63.6 MB

I discuss and review the latest Spider Man film. SPOLIER FREE I also give my thoughts on John Madden and current state of movies in the theatres. Twitter :  @bendyourearpod Instagram : @bendyourearpod Twitch: bendyourearpod  Facebook: facebook.com/LetMeBendYourEar YouTube: Let Me Bend Your Ear Podcast website: www.LetMeBendYourEar.com email: [email protected]

Episode 89 - Rom Com Corner - The Proposal (2009)

November 05, 2021 02:17 - 32 minutes - 60.7 MB

I am joined by my friend Jaime to discuss the Ryan Reynolds - Sandra Bullock rom com The Proposal. Twitter :  @bendyourearpod Instagram : @bendyourearpod Twitch: bendyourearpod  Facebook: facebook.com/LetMeBendYourEar YouTube: Let Me Bend Your Ear Podcast website: www.LetMeBendYourEar.com email: [email protected]

Episode 88 - 3rd Annual Halloween Special with Niamh

October 24, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 131 MB

I am joined by my co-host Niamh author of the Crime In My Pocket blog to discuss and review Halloween Kills (2021) and the John Carpenter film Christine (1983) Her Twitter and Instagram is @CrimeInMyPocket Her blog is at CrimeInMyPocket.com Twitter :  @bendyourearpod Instagram : @bendyourearpod Twitch: bendyourearpod  Facebook: facebook.com/LetMeBendYourEar YouTube: Let Me Bend Your Ear Podcast website: www.LetMeBendYourEar.com email: [email protected]

Episode 87 - Broadcast News - 1987 - Dir: James L Brooks

October 20, 2021 03:03 - 37 minutes - 68.8 MB

I discuss and review Broadcast News starring Holly Hunter , Albert Brooks and William Hurt. Twitter :  @bendyourearpod Instagram : @bendyourearpod Twitch: bendyourearpod  Facebook: facebook.com/LetMeBendYourEar YouTube: Let Me Bend Your Ear Podcast website: www.LetMeBendYourEar.com email: [email protected]

Episode 86 - The Many Saints of Newark(2021) - Dir: Alan Taylor

October 02, 2021 20:51 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

I discuss and review The Sopranoa prequel film The Many Saints of Newark. Twitter :  @bendyourearpod Instagram : @bendyourearpod Twitch: bendyourearpod  Facebook: facebook.com/LetMeBendYourEar YouTube: Let Me Bend Your Ear Podcast website: www.LetMeBendYourEar.com email: [email protected]

Episode 85 - Eastwood Part 3 - Cry Macho (2021) - Dir: Clint Eastwood

September 19, 2021 19:10 - 29 minutes - 28.2 MB

I discuss and review the latest Clint Eastwood film Cry Macho. Twitter :  @bendyourearpod Instagram : @bendyourearpod Twitch: bendyourearpod  Facebook: facebook.com/LetMeBendYourEar YouTube: Let Me Bend Your Ear Podcast website: www.LetMeBendYourEar.com email: [email protected]

Episode 84 - Eastwood Part 2 - Unforgiven (1992) - Dir: Clint Eastwood

September 14, 2021 15:36 - 38 minutes - 36 MB

I discuss and review the Clint Eastwood Western Unforgiven also starring Gene Hackman (in an Oscar winning performance) , Morgan Freeman and Richard Harris. Twitter :  @bendyourearpod Instagram : @bendyourearpod Twitch: bendyourearpod  Facebook: facebook.com/LetMeBendYourEar YouTube: Let Me Bend Your Ear Podcast website: www.LetMeBendYourEar.com email: [email protected]

Episode 83 - Eastwood Part 1 - The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976) - Dir: Clint Eastwood

September 07, 2021 14:45 - 28 minutes - 27.1 MB

I discuss and review a blind spot Clint Eastwood film., the 1976 revisionist western The Outlaw Josey Wales. Twitter :  @bendyourearpod Instagram : @bendyourearpod Twitch: bendyourearpod  Facebook: facebook.com/LetMeBendYourEar YouTube: Let Me Bend Your Ear Podcast website: www.LetMeBendYourEar.com email: [email protected]

Episode 82 - Michael Clayton - 2007 - Dir: Tony Gilroy

July 24, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB

I discuss and review Michael Clayton starring George Clooney as a “fixer” for a high powered law firm. Twitter :  @bendyourearpod Instagram : @bendyourearpod Twitch: bendyourearpod  Facebook: facebook.com/LetMeBendYourEar YouTube: Let Me Bend Your Ear Podcast website: www.LetMeBendYourEar.com email: [email protected]

Episode 81 - Brewster's Millions - 1985 - Dir: Walter Hill

July 17, 2021 04:00 - 54 minutes - 51.6 MB

I discuss the Richard Pryor John Candy movie Brewster’s Millions with my friend Mike who brought this movie that I had forgotton about to my attention. ** Note - fisrt minute of audio is slightly distorted but the rest of the show is clear. ** Twitter :  @bendyourearpod Instagram : @bendyourearpod Twitch: bendyourearpod  Facebook: facebook.com/LetMeBendYourEar YouTube: Let Me Bend Your Ear Podcast website: www.LetMeBendYourEar.com email: [email protected]

Episode 80 - Tribute to Richard Donner

July 10, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 39.1 MB

I discuss the great career of director Richard Donner and the impact one of his films had on my lifelong love of movies. Twitter :  @bendyourearpod Instagram : @bendyourearpod Twitch: bendyourearpod  Facebook: facebook.com/LetMeBendYourEar YouTube: Let Me Bend Your Ear Podcast website: www.LetMeBendYourEar.com email: [email protected]

Episode 79 - Gremlins - 1984 - Dir: Joe Dante

July 03, 2021 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

I discuss and review the 1984 Joe Dante film Gremlins. Twitter :  @bendyourearpod Instagram : @bendyourearpod Twitch: bendyourearpod  Facebook: facebook.com/LetMeBendYourEar YouTube: Let Me Bend Your Ear Podcast website: www.LetMeBendYourEar.com email: [email protected]

Episode 78 - Manhunter - 1986 - Dir: Micheal Mann

June 26, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

I discuss the first film to have the Hannibal Lector character. The 1986 Michael Mann film starring William Peterson, Brian Cox , Dennis Farina , Tom Noonan and Joan Allen. Twitter :  @bendyourearpod Instagram : @bendyourearpod Twitch: bendyourearpod  Facebook: facebook.com/LetMeBendYourEar YouTube: Let Me Bend Your Ear Podcast website: www.LetMeBendYourEar.com email: [email protected]

Episode 77 - Back to the Future - 1985 - Dir: Robert Zemeckis

June 19, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 40.5 MB

Great Scott !!!!! I discuss and review the classic 80’s time travel film. Twitter :  @bendyourearpod Instagram : @bendyourearpod Twitch: bendyourearpod  Facebook: facebook.com/LetMeBendYourEar YouTube: Let Me Bend Your Ear Podcast website: www.LetMeBendYourEar.com email: [email protected]

Episode 76 - Raiders of the Lost Ark - 1981 - Dir: Steven Spielberg

June 13, 2021 05:31 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

I discuss and review the greatest action adventure movie ever made. Twitter :  @bendyourearpod Instagram : @bendyourearpod Twitch: bendyourearpod  Facebook: facebook.com/LetMeBendYourEar YouTube: Let Me Bend Your Ear Podcast website: www.LetMeBendYourEar.com email: [email protected]

Episode 75 - 3rd Anniversary Show with Guest Tucky Williams

June 07, 2021 03:50 - 1 hour - 72.6 MB

I celebrate the 3rd anniverasry of the podcast talking 80s movies and more with director Tucky Williams ( Girl/Girl Scene) . We also both express our love for Robert Duval’s “ The Apostle”

Episode 74 - Planes, Trains & Automobiles - 1987 - Dir: John Hughes

May 29, 2021 16:43 - 38 minutes - 38.6 MB

I discuss and review the classic John Hughes comedy starring Steve Martin and John Candy Twitter :  @bendyourearpod Instagram : @bendyourearpod Twitch: bendyourearpod  Facebook: facebook.com/LetMeBendYourEar YouTube: Let Me Bend Your Ear Podcast website: www.LetMeBendYourPodcast.com email: [email protected]

Episode 73 - Beverly Hills Cop - 1984 - Dir: Martin Brest

May 22, 2021 16:42 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MB

I discuss and review the 1984 film Beverly Hills Cop starring Eddie Murphy , Ronny Cox, John Ashton, Judge Reinhold, Lisa Eilbacher and Steven Berkoff. Twitter :  @bendyourearpod Instagram : @bendyourearpod Twitch: bendyourearpod  Facebook: facebook.com/LetMeBendYourEar YouTube: Let Me Bend Your Ear Podcast website: www.LetMeBendYourPodcast.com email: [email protected]

Episode 72 - Spiral : From the Book of Saw - 2021 - Dir: Darren Lynn Bousman / Midnight Run - 1988 - Dir: Martin Brest

May 16, 2021 17:11 - 34 minutes - 25.9 MB

I discuss and review the new entry in the Saw franchise starring Chris Rock and Samuel L. Jackson followed by my thoughts on the great action comedy Midnight Run starring Robert DeNiro and Charles Grodin. Twitter :  @bendyourearpod Instagram : @bendyourearpod Facebook: facebook.com/LetMeBendYourEar YouTube: Let Me Bend Your Ear Podcast website: www.LetMeBendYourPodcast.com email: [email protected]

Episode 71 - Fletch - 1985 - Dir: Michael Ritchie

May 09, 2021 02:28 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MB

I review the classic Chevy Chase comedy “Fletch” “ Babar has 2 b’s “ “ Yeah but not right together” Twitter :  @bendyourearpod Instagram : @bendyourearpod Facebook: facebook.com/LetMeBendYourEar YouTube: Let Me Bend Your Ear Podcast website: www.LetMeBendYourPodcast.com email: [email protected]

Episode 70 - The Killing - 1956 - Dir: Stanley Kubrick

May 02, 2021 14:13 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MB

I review the 1956 Stanley Kubrick heist firm “ The Killing” starring Sterling Hayden. Twitter : @bendyourearpod Instagram : @bendyourearpod Facebook: facebook.com/LetMeBendYourEar YouTube: Let Me Bend Your Ear Podcast website: www.LetMeBendYourPodcast.com email: [email protected]

Episode 69 - Mortal Kombat / Promising Young Woman

April 26, 2021 02:53 - 38 minutes - 36.9 MB

I review Mortal Kombat and the Oscar Nominated Promising Young Woman.

Episode 68 - Sound of Metal / Nobody

April 18, 2021 21:51 - 43 minutes - 40.7 MB

I review the Oscar nominated film Sound of Metal starring Riz Ahmed. I also review Nobody starring Bob Odenkirk

Episode 67 - Godzilla vs Kong - Tom & Jerry - Zack Snyder's Justice League

April 11, 2021 21:05 - 48 minutes - 44 MB

3 reviews for the price of 1. Enjoy.

Episode 66 - Scream and Scream 2

March 28, 2021 21:46 - 1 minute - 60.4 MB

I am joined by my frequent co-host Niamh author of the Crime In My Pocket blog to discuss the 90’s teen horror classics Scream and Scream 2. We discuss the recurring themss of the movies ( trauma, horror movie tropes and sequels). A good companion to episode 65 of Hidden Horror Gems with Niamh

Episode 65 - Hidden Horror Gems with Niamh

March 19, 2021 13:45 - 18 minutes - 13.6 MB

Guest host Niamh, author of the Crime In My Pocket blog returns with another Hidden Horror Gems . Niamh discusses and reviews the 90’s teen horor films. “ I know What You Did Last Summer” and I Still Know What You Did Last Summer. Check out Niamh’s blog at crimeinmypocket.com Follow her on Twitter: @crimeinmypocket Follow her on Instagram: crimeinmypocket

Episode 64 - Judas and the Black Messiah

March 16, 2021 20:27 - 30 minutes - 15.3 MB

My review of Judas and the Black Messiah. Its the story of the FBI infiltrating the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party. The cast oncludes Lakeith Stanfielld, Daniel Kaluuya, Jesse Plemmons and Martin Sheen.

Episode - 63 - Coming 2 America (2021)

March 05, 2021 04:24 - 18 minutes - 15.6 MB

Review of the long awaited sequel to 1988's Coming to America. Starring Eddie Murphy , Arsenio Hall, James Earl Jones, Shari Headley, John Amos , Jermaine Fowler , Leslie Jones , Tracy Morgan and Wesley Snipes.

Episode 62 - NFL Deep Dive with Chad Casey

March 01, 2021 04:44 - 2 hours - 82 MB

I am joined by Chad Casey of the Sports Car Unleashed Podcast to go into mulitple NFL Topics. We each discuss our favorite teams , the Buccaneers and the Titans. We analyze the crazy QB Carousel with discussions of Carson Wentz, Russell Wilson , Jared Goff, Matt Stafford, Deshaun Watson, Mitch Trubisky, Tom Brady, Teddy Bridgewater and Tua. Other topics include : NFL Coaching Hires, CTE and the draft.

Epsiode 61 - Soul and One Night in Miami (2020)

February 01, 2021 06:02 - 34 minutes - 30.3 MB

I review the new Pixar film Soul starring Jamie Foxx and Tina Fey. I also review One Night in Miami directed by Regina King.

Episode 60 - NFL Coaching Hires

January 24, 2021 03:39 - 55 minutes - 48.3 MB

I discuss the dismal track record of the NFL hiring black head coaches and discuss how this is imapcting the latest round of coaching hires, specifically the clown show that is the Houston Texans.

Episode 59 - In the Heat of the Night (1967)

January 16, 2021 05:03 - 18 minutes - 19.5 MB

I review the 1967 film In the Heat of the Night starring Sidney Poitier and Rod Steiger. The film is based on John Ball's 1965 novel of the same name and tells the story of Virgil Tibbs, a black police detective from Philadelphia, who becomes involved in a murder investigation in a small town in Mississippi. Director: Norman Jewsion

Episode 58 - Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)

December 30, 2020 14:23 - 9 minutes - 10.8 MB

I review the sequel to 2017’s Wonder Woman. The cast includes Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Pedro Pascal and Kristen Wiig.

Episode 57 - Mank (2020)

December 14, 2020 03:43 - 15 minutes - 17 MB

I review the David Fincher Netflix film “Mank” starring Gary Oldman, Amanda Seyfried , Arliss Howard and Charles Dance. The film chronicles Jospeh L. Mankiewicz writing the screenplay “American” which would become “ Citizen Kane”

Episode 56 - Hidden Horror Gems with Niamh - High Tension (2003)

October 31, 2020 13:54 - 10 minutes - 9.54 MB

I am very happy to present the debut of Hidden Horror Gems. This recurring segment will feature horror buff and previous guest Niamh discussing lesser known horror films from outside the US. In this episode she discusses the 2003 French film “ High Tension” If you are a fan of True Crime check out Niamh's blog at CrimeInMyPocket.com and follow her on Twitter (@crimeinmypocket)

Episode 55 - Halloween Special II

October 23, 2020 01:30 - 42 minutes - 27.7 MB

I welcome Niamh, author of the Crime in My Pocket blog for the 2nd annual Halloween special. We discuss 2 horror films: Sinister starring Ethan Hawke and in keeping with last year’s special we discuss a John Carpenter film this year its the 1982 film The Thing which I had not seen before.

Episode 54 - Angela Walker - Green Party VP Candidate

October 04, 2020 14:59 - 38 minutes - 24.6 MB

Following my episode with Presidential candidate Shawm Howard I interview Green Party Vice Presidential candidate Angela Walker. We discuss her background in politics and I get her thoughts on the Supreme Court vacancy, COVID , civil unrest ,foreign policy and the obstacles presented to a 3rd party run.

Episode 53 - Presidential Candidate Shawn Howard

September 28, 2020 23:18 - 1 hour - 61.8 MB

In this episode I interview independent presidential candidate Shawn Howard. We discuss the hurdles of being an independent candidate in the current system, we also tackle the issues of the day including COVID-19, civil unrest, The Supreme Court and foreign policy.

Episode 52 - RBG, The Wright Brothers and Tenet's Poor Box Office

September 21, 2020 13:00 - 34 minutes - 36.9 MB

I am breaking format for this episode and hitting three different topics. First I discuss the political ramifications of replacing Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court and the utterly predictable hypocrisy of Mitch McConnell ( I called it back in Episode 28) Next I discuss the excellent David McColliugh book on the Wright Brothers. I wrap up with the poor box office numbers for “Tenet” and discuss what I think this means for theatres in the short term.

Episode 51 - Tenet (2020)

September 07, 2020 19:25 - 8 minutes - 9.12 MB

I discuss the latest fim from Director Christopher Nolan ( “Dunkirk” , “Inception”) . This action packed , globe trotting , mind bending film marks the return of movies to theatres amid the COVID-19 pandemic, The film stars John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Dubicki and Kenneth Branagh.

Episode 50 - The Fisher King (1991)

August 30, 2020 05:42 - 13 minutes - 15 MB

I discuss and review the 1991 film “The Fisher King”. Its the story of a self absorbed radio talk show host whose life is shattered by a violent event and his freindship with a homeless man and their search for the Holy Grail. The film is directed by Terry Gilliam ( “Brazil”, “!2 Monkeys”, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas) and stars Jeff Bridges, Robin Williams, Mercedes Ruehl and Amamda Plummer.

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