Michael And Benjamin's Podcast

Who’s afraid of the King in Yellow?This week's episode starts on a sombre note with a tribute to Carl Weathers, a titan of the industry whose legacy spans across iconic roles and unforgettable performances. Join us as we reflect on his impact in film and beyond.Next, we navigate the unexpected twists of Hollywood with Ayo Edebiri's surprising exit from ThunderboltsWe've got your trailer breakdowns covered, from the eerie depths of the woods in upcoming thrillers to the adrenaline-pumping excitement of "Long Legs" starring Nicolas Cage.Then a look at "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare" that seems to be a grab bag of Guy Ritchie tropes and an excellent use of both Henry Cavill and Alan RitchsonBut there's more than just movie magic. We delve into the world of streaming with an in-depth review of Donald Glover and Maya Erskine's latest venture in "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" on Amazon Prime. Discover how this reimagining brings a fresh twist to the well trodden story.And for our cosmic horror fans, we embark on a jo

What is going to happen when Mother Earth is sick of us?Welcome to another riveting episode of "Sure. Look, Sure. Listen,", we're dissecting an array of topics, starting with "Sentry Legacy" (or is it just "Sentry"?). We'll dive into Bob Reynolds odd backstory, his tenuous connections within the Marvel Universe, and the broader implications of his evolution.Then it's trailer time! We're analysing the new "Ripley" trailer featuring Dublin's Andrew Scott and the latest on "Roadhouse" with Connor McGregor. Plus, we've got updates on "Avatar: The Last Airbender" and Dev Patel's directorial debut, ''Monkey Man," ensuring you're in the loop with all the latest developments.Our main topic of the week is a deep dive into "Gaia's Revenge/ Venegance'', or ''Nature's Wrath". The trope explores how nature, personified by Gaia, strikes back against human ecological misdeeds in literature, film, and beyond in 3 main ways; Sentience, Metaphor and Avenger. From the fury of Poison Ivy to the alien force in "Annihilation," an

You’re stressing me out, man! Michael and Benjamin embark on a journey to understand American humour and its nuances. Does irony really resonate across the pond? (No)We then delve into ''Stranger Things" Season 5, unravelling controversies and speculations around Brett Gelman and Noah Schnapp. What could be the implications of recent cast statements, and how might this impact the show's future? (Not Well)But that's not all! We take a look at the mental trailer for "She Is Conann" - a film that seems to emerge straight out of Mick's confit fuelled fever dreams. Is this the new cinematic frontier we've been waiting for?Adam Sandler's latest venture, "Spaceman," gets its moment under our critical lens. How does this serious role fit into Sandler's diverse career, and what can we expect from this unexpected project? (an inconsistent Slavic accent we reckon)Comic book enthusiasts, rejoice! Michael shares his insights on "Saga Volume 11." Explore the complexities and emotional depths of this graphic novel seri

Why do we love watching people who are very good at doing stuff?Welcome to Episode 2 of 2024's 'Sure Look, Sure Listen,' where we dive deep into the pulsating heart of pop culture. In this episode, Ben and Michael dissect a whirlwind of topics, starting with the recent casting of Abby in 'The Last of Us' Season 2- a choice that's stirring up the internet. They delve into the return of beloved characters in 'Daredevil: Born Again' and ponder over Madame Webb's throwback style. But that's just the appetizer!Get ready for trailer talks, including Guy Ritchie's 'The Gentleman' now turned Netflix TV series, the suspense-filled 'Double Blind,' and the surprising return of 'The Walking Dead' fan favourites in 'The Ones Who Live.' Plus, they share their candid thoughts on Jonathan Hickman'Ultimate Spider-Man #1' and the entirety of 'Echo.'The main course? A deep dive into the phenomenon of 'competence porn' in pop culture. Why are characters like Jack Reacher captivating the masses? Is it the sheer thrill of seeing p

Welcome to the first 2024 episode of "Sure Look, Sure Listen," the podcast taking a pop at culture. This episode delves into a variety of topics, beginning with Steven Yeun's unexpected departure from Thunderbolts. Is it related to the writer's strike, or is there more to it? We discuss his decision, its implications, and what it means for the franchise's future.Then it is on to Rebel Moon. We have a harsh opinion of this film, discussing its plot, execution, and whether it stands alone in the grand scheme of sci-fi films or is simply a carbon copy of all of them. Did Zack Snyder hit the mark or miss it by a mile? Tune in to find out (spoiler: he did.)We also explore the intriguing world of What If Season 2. From the hits and misses to the unexpected character arcs, we leave no stone unturned. And let's not forget our take on the Golden Globes—the controversies, the snubs, and everything in between. But that's not all. We pose a crucial question: Is pop culture dead? In a world brimming with remakes and reboo

It’s time for the annual Mickeys 2023!1:15 The Warhammer Cinematic Universe is coming4:15 More Major Bad News for Marvel5:10 Ben doesn’t know what buddy cops are12:50 Sudder’s new movie Destroy all Neighbours16:00 The American Society of Magical Negroes23:20 The Mickeys 2023Music by: https://soundcloud.com/furimmerfurimmer/Hop up on that Discord, baby!https://discord.gg/RmVkFqauzFCheck out our website:www.seomrabeag.com/surelooksurelistenContact us by these means:Twitter: @ListenSureInsta: https://www.instagram.com/surelooksurelistenpodcast/Gmail: Michaelandbenjaminspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mick and Ben take a look at the bizarre experience that is the TV Christmas special2:00 Who’s even in Deadpool 3?9:00 Mr. and Mrs. Smith is back for some reason?14:00 Crisis on Infinite Earths is back again!23:30 The 2023 Game Awards and Blade31:00 Dr. Who is back!46:30 The best and worst of Christmas SpecialsMusic by: https://soundcloud.com/furimmerfurimmer/Hop up on that Discord, baby!https://discord.gg/RmVkFqauzFCheck out our website:www.seomrabeag.com/surelooksurelistenContact us by these means:Twitter: @ListenSureInsta: https://www.instagram.com/surelooksurelistenpodcast/Gmail: Michaelandbenjaminspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dive into the heart of pop culture this festive season with Episode 11 of Sure Look, Sure Listen. She'll Listen! This episode, gives reactions to the much-anticipated trailer for "Fallout". They dissect whether its trailer is a product of AI genius or creative filmmaking, particularly intriguing for gamers and series enthusiasts.The conversation heats up with a critical look at the latest Kong vs. Godzilla iteration. Our hosts debate the shift from the franchise's traditionally serious tone to a more whimsical approach. Is this evolution the pinnacle of cinema or a diversion from its classic intensity?Additionally, the episode delves into the cinematic return of the formidable Furiosa from Mad Max and anticipates the twists and turns of "The Boys" Season 4. Are these series living up to the hype, or are they falling into a pattern of predictability?Shifting gears, Benjamin and Michael explore the darker side of Christmas folklore, focusing on various incarnations of Santa Claus. From the spine-chilling portr

In this episode we look at the best episodes of classic cartoons and animated series. Grab some tissues or a hard drink, this one has lots of politics and trauma! 2:10 There’s going to be politics in this one!5:10 Madness at Netflix13:30 Scream 7 loses its cast over politics21:30 Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is the show Mick wishes Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D was.36:00 Some great episodes of animation!Music by: https://soundcloud.com/furimmerfurimmer/Hop up on that Discord, baby!https://discord.gg/RmVkFqauzFCheck out our website:www.seomrabeag.com/surelooksurelistenContact us by these means:Twitter: @ListenSureInsta: https://www.instagram.com/surelooksurelistenpodcast/Gmail: Michaelandbenjaminspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is going on in all of those creepy offices?1:50 What if…? Season 2. Aka Who Cares….?9:05 Merry Little Batman12:30 Who is the most bored character in the Madame Webb trailer?25:05 Blue Eyed Samurai spoiler filled review34:00 Creepy capitalism? What’s going on in that creepy office? Music by: https://soundcloud.com/furimmerfurimmer/Hop up on that Discord, baby!https://discord.gg/RmVkFqauzFCheck out our website:www.seomrabeag.com/surelooksurelistenContact us by these means:Twitter: @ListenSureInsta: https://www.instagram.com/surelooksurelistenpodcast/Gmail: Michaelandbenjaminspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mick and Ben are overwhelmed by the deluge of new content and forget to talk about spooky offices!2:10 The Actors finally get equal pay or whatever!4:05 Garfield is played by the only living voice actor8:05 Ghostbusters: Cold Ghosts 11:45 Avatars: The Last Airbender’s last chance to be18:45 Damsel is a thing that’s happening23:45 Big Spoilers for Loki Season 2! 42:30 The Marvels is better than the box office would have you think   Music by: https://soundcloud.com/furimmerfurimmer/Hop up on that Discord, baby!https://discord.gg/RmVkFqauzFCheck out our website:www.seomrabeag.com/surelooksurelistenContact us by these means:Twitter: @ListenSureInsta: https://www.instagram.com/surelooksurelistenpodcast/Gmail: Michaelandbenjaminspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Astro Boy has seized Ben’s imagination! What’s going on with him?1:30 The Variety Magazine says Marvel is in trouble.8:30 Who asked for Marvel’s Echo?14:00 Mick and Ben enter the Panderverse23:20 Mick recommends The Fall of the House of Usher25:50 Fall Guy? Will it make any money?31:15 What is Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes going to be about?36:15 The Podcast Boys take a look at Astro BoyMusic by: https://soundcloud.com/furimmerfurimmer/Hop up on that Discord, baby!https://discord.gg/RmVkFqauzFCheck out our website:www.seomrabeag.com/surelooksurelistenContact us by these means:Twitter: @ListenSureInsta: https://www.instagram.com/surelooksurelistenpodcast/Gmail: Michaelandbenjaminspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The rise and fall, the rise again, of folk horror.1:15 Lisa Frankenstein? Good?7:00 Ben can’t stop watching anime! Is Pluto any good?17:00 Things That Go Bump in the Night: The Cured39:40 What Even is Folk Horror?Music by: https://soundcloud.com/furimmerfurimmer/Hop up on that Discord, baby!https://discord.gg/RmVkFqauzFCheck out our website:www.seomrabeag.com/surelooksurelistenContact us by these means:Twitter: @ListenSureInsta: https://www.instagram.com/surelooksurelistenpodcast/Gmail: Michaelandbenjaminspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s week 4 of the spooky season, so Mick and Ben continue their look at Irish Horror!1:38 Speaking of Italians, Deadpool 3 is delayed3:30 Is Rick and Morty doing the right thing?12:00 What even is Captain Lazerhawk?24:30 Things that go bump in the night: The Boys from County Hell47:30 Celtic Monstrosities on ScreenMusic by: https://soundcloud.com/furimmerfurimmer/Hop up on that Discord, baby!https://discord.gg/RmVkFqauzFCheck out our website:www.seomrabeag.com/surelooksurelistenContact us by these means:Twitter: @ListenSureInsta: https://www.instagram.com/surelooksurelistenpodcast/Gmail: Michaelandbenjaminspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3:30 Kurt Russel is back in Monarch!7:30 Is The Curse genre?14:00 The Fall of the House of Usher is off to a good start23:00 So is Loki Season 2!32:40 Things That Go Bump in the Night: The Hallow. Are you afraid of Ireland?51:20 What’s the deal with Mary Shelly Freankenstein?Music by: https://soundcloud.com/furimmerfurimmer/Hop up on that Discord, baby!https://discord.gg/RmVkFqauzFCheck out our website:www.seomrabeag.com/surelooksurelistenContact us by these means:Twitter: @ListenSureInsta: https://www.instagram.com/surelooksurelistenpodcast/Gmail: Michaelandbenjaminspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spooky season comes at you again with Ben’s pocket full of spiders!1:50 Statham is a right wing John Wick6:55 Joel Kinnaman is Christmas Punisher13:00 It’s a Wonderful Knife19:00 Loki Season 2 is good?29:13 Ben’s Penance34:00 Things that Go Bump in the Night: Grabbers56:00 Watch out for Spiders!Music by: https://soundcloud.com/furimmerfurimmer/Hop up on that Discord, baby!https://discord.gg/RmVkFqauzFCheck out our website:www.seomrabeag.com/surelooksurelistenContact us by these means:Twitter: @ListenSureInsta: https://www.instagram.com/surelooksurelistenpodcast/Gmail: Michaelandbenjaminspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spooky season begins with a retrospective look at the CN classic Over the Garden Wall.2:00 Henry Cavill’s weird hair in Argyll7:43 Is Gen V episode 1 any good?15:15 But is Castlevania Nocturne any good?27:00 Things that go Bump in the Night: Hole in the Ground49:15 Over the Garden Wall Spooky RetrospectiveMusic by: https://soundcloud.com/furimmerfurimmer/Hop up on that Discord, baby!https://discord.gg/RmVkFqauzFCheck out our website:www.seomrabeag.com/surelooksurelistenContact us by these means:Twitter: @ListenSureInsta: https://www.instagram.com/surelooksurelistenpodcast/Gmail: Michaelandbenjaminspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Castlevania Nocturne rapidly approaching, Ben takes a look at the Belmont family’s beef with Draculas.1:55 What’s Going Aaan with the WGA strike?6:15 Is Percy Jackson real13:30 Nicolas Cage is boring Freddy Kreugar18:20 Alien Encounters are back!22:00 Mick has seen No One Will Save You. Quite a few spoilers!36:00 What is the Belmont family’s beef with Dracula?Music by: https://soundcloud.com/furimmerfurimmer/Hop up on that Discord, baby!https://discord.gg/RmVkFqauzFCheck out our website:www.seomrabeag.com/surelooksurelistenContact us by these means:Twitter: @ListenSureInsta: https://www.instagram.com/surelooksurelistenpodcast/Gmail: Michaelandbenjaminspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate our 100th episode we picked 5 things each to take to a desert island, and so did the listeners!2:00 The VXF artists strike another blow against the brave, brave capitalists at Marvel7:00 Spooky season starts with Totally Killer13:15 Imagine it’s Dark Harvest18:45 The Fall of the House of Usher27:30 100 Episode Special: Dessert Island Dicks32:00 Desert Island Picks: Films43:00 Desert Island Picks: TV49:00: Desert Island Picks: Comics54:00 Desert Island Picks: Literature61:00 Desert Island Picks: Video GamesMusic by: https://soundcloud.com/furimmerfurimmer/Hop up on that Discord, baby!https://discord.gg/RmVkFqauzFCheck out our website:www.seomrabeag.com/surelooksurelistenContact us by these means:Twitter: @ListenSureInsta: https://www.instagram.com/surelooksurelistenpodcast/Gmail: Michaelandbenjaminspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben takes us on a deep dive into Brazilian myth.1:35 No One Is Will Save You is Aliens in Your Gaff7:35 Monarch and Godzilla Minus One coming out at the same time?!14:35 A teaser for the teaser for the trailer for Auqaman 217:55 The Equaliser 3 is a movie for idiots, by idiots. Mick loved it.24:55 A post-facto review of Invisible City31:15 What Even is Brazilian Folklore?Music by: https://soundcloud.com/furimmerfurimmer/Hop up on that Discord, baby!https://discord.gg/RmVkFqauzFCheck out our website:www.seomrabeag.com/surelooksurelistenContact us by these means:Twitter: @ListenSureInsta: https://www.instagram.com/surelooksurelistenpodcast/Gmail: Michaelandbenjaminspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.