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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’ […]

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 […]