The Review Review

Ben McFadden & Paul Root
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Hosts Ben and Paul welcome special guests from all walks of life to watch, rate, discuss, and RERATE the films close to their hearts. You'll laugh (hopefully), you'll cry (maybe), you'll reconsider everything you have ever known! Welcome, to "The Review Review"

  1. 1D AGO

    Who Framed Roger Rabbit?! / Ghost *BLANK (Guest: Derek McFadden)

    Message us ANONYMOUSLY Novelist and also podcast host (Writing While Handicapped), Derek McFadden rejoins us for his latest choice "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?!" (1988 d. Zemeckis) Starring: Bob Hoskins (3x People's Sexiest Man Alive), Christopher Lloyd, and Joanna Cassidy. This blend of hand drawn animation, Warner & Disney characters, and work in volumes was a trailblazing piece of filmmaking 30 + years ago, but how does that hold up against the master works of today (Jason X, Morbius), and does it really hold up at all? A discussion about how certain parts of certain people might could move in a certain way that is uncertainly certain to be certainly up down around and the whole deal. Pppppplease stop reading, and listen. There's no pain...no pain...no pain...no pain...no pain...no pain...no pain...no pain...no pain...no pain...2/17! Support the show **All episodes contain explicit language** Artwork - Ben McFadden Review Review Intro/Outro Theme - Jamie Henwood "What Are We Watching" & "Whatcha been up to?" Themes - Matthew Fosket "Fun Facts" Theme - Chris Olds/Paul Root Lead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben McFadden Produced by - Ben McFadden & Paul Root Concept - Paul Root

    1h 59m

  2. FEB 9

    RR Shelf Help / Seattle Seahawks 48 & 60 in 50

    Message us ANONYMOUSLY Congrats to the winners of the most superb owl, the 60th superb owl, in this the 50th year of the Seahawks, and 12 years removed from the winning of the 48th owl!!! Paul recorded this review of the NFL Films: Seattle Seahawks 2014 championship Blu-Ray, as a little sample of our upcoming ‘Review Review: Shelf Help’ series. He did this on Tuesday, February 3, and completed editing at 2:55pm. Can you believe his prediction was that close?! He can...(repeating laser noise). "Shelf Help," will return! Support the show **All episodes contain explicit language** Artwork - Ben McFadden Review Review Intro/Outro Theme - Jamie Henwood "What Are We Watching" & "Whatcha been up to?" Themes - Matthew Fosket "Fun Facts" Theme - Chris Olds/Paul Root Lead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben McFadden Produced by - Ben McFadden & Paul Root Concept - Paul Root

    10 min

  3. FEB 3

    Gremlin$ 2 / The New Ca$h (Guest: Jessica Erin Martin)

    Message us ANONYMOUSLY Our pals the Gremlins have returned in a cash grab the likes of which you have never seen before in “Gremlins 2: The new Batch” (1990 Dir. Dante) TOYS! VIDEO GAMES! Mercccchhhhhhhandi$$$$$ing! We bring in returning guest Jessica Erin Martin to discuss sequelitis, pastiche, franchises, coincidence, cohesion, and plot holes galore amongst a cavalcade of puppet stars! It’s a lively discussion, that doesn’t end until Paul says so, or dies, whichever comes first. 2/3! ****A member of the “Review Review,” family is in the fight of her life, you can help! - TAP/CLICK  Support the show **All episodes contain explicit language** Artwork - Ben McFadden Review Review Intro/Outro Theme - Jamie Henwood "What Are We Watching" & "Whatcha been up to?" Themes - Matthew Fosket "Fun Facts" Theme - Chris Olds/Paul Root Lead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben McFadden Produced by - Ben McFadden & Paul Root Concept - Paul Root

    2h 12m

  4. JAN 20

    Reedland / Don't Forget, YOU Emailed US.

    Message us ANONYMOUSLY So, someone involved with marketing/promoting this new Dutch movie “Reedland” (2025 d. Sven Bresser) reached out to us. They were like “wanna do…whatever it is you do, we don’t really know/care, with it,” and we were like “how did you find us? Are you sure YOU think this is a good idea?” They were like “yep. Watch it and do the dance.” And we’re like "uuummm, OK.” Then we did the episode, and sent it to them for approval. They were like “wow. Approved. Give these chimps the Nobel Peace Prize.” So, we’re just waiting for that now. The Reedcutter will return in Avengers: Floopitty Dooms 1/20! ****A member of the “Review Review,” family is in the fight of her life, you can help! - TAP/CLICK  Support the show **All episodes contain explicit language** Artwork - Ben McFadden Review Review Intro/Outro Theme - Jamie Henwood "What Are We Watching" & "Whatcha been up to?" Themes - Matthew Fosket "Fun Facts" Theme - Chris Olds/Paul Root Lead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben McFadden Produced by - Ben McFadden & Paul Root Concept - Paul Root

    1h 19m

  5. JAN 6

    RETROSPECTICUS 3 - This Just Can’t Be?!

    Message us ANONYMOUSLY 3 whole seasons. Everyone, we’ve reached OVER the top! Now is the perfect time to commit to the bit, and the listen to "RETROSPECTICUS 3: THIS JUST CAN’T BE?!” With the maximum government allowed 33% new audio content! Up to and including, our fabulous “Review Review Rewards” segment, thank yous, some laughs, and not much more! Start the year off in style with us 1/6! ****A member of the “Review Review,” family is in the fight of her life, you can help! - TAP/CLICK HERE Support the show **All episodes contain explicit language** Artwork - Ben McFadden Review Review Intro/Outro Theme - Jamie Henwood "What Are We Watching" & "Whatcha been up to?" Themes - Matthew Fosket "Fun Facts" Theme - Chris Olds/Paul Root Lead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben McFadden Produced by - Ben McFadden & Paul Root Concept - Paul Root

    1h 44m

  6. 12/30/2025

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (90) / Methol, Please (Guest Cohost: Ben Burris)

    Message us ANONYMOUSLY Ben Burris returns to pinch hit for Jose Canseco as our Guest Cohost, and kinda nails the first several bars of “Turtle Power” (Partners In Kryme), and as a result we grow, specifically in intellect, to discuss his COMBO BREAKING pick “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” (1990 dir. Steve Barron) Starring: Judith Hoag, Elias Koteas, and Josh Pais. (The V & B) An episode in which we help each other, draw upon one another(s Henson fandom), and are always reciprocating the power that binds us. The same is what brought us here tonight, that which I gladly return with these words: I love you all, our audience. 12/29! ****A member of the “Review Review,” family is in the fight of her life, you can help! - TAP/CLICK  Support the show **All episodes contain explicit language** Artwork - Ben McFadden Review Review Intro/Outro Theme - Jamie Henwood "What Are We Watching" & "Whatcha been up to?" Themes - Matthew Fosket "Fun Facts" Theme - Chris Olds/Paul Root Lead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben McFadden Produced by - Ben McFadden & Paul Root Concept - Paul Root

    1h 59m

  7. 12/26/2025

    Somewhere in Time / 2Bens2Burious (Guest: Ben Burris)

    Message us ANONYMOUSLY Another Ben enters the mix when Actor, Producer, Puppeteer, and 2nd "MBay" Ben Burris brings his selection "Somewhere in Time," (1980). Starring; Christopher Reeve, Jane Seymour, and Christopher Plummer. We discuss the differences between psychic powers and gaslighting, the importance of spare change, and SUITS! Plot: A Chicago playwright uses self-hypnosis to travel back in time and meet the actress whose vintage portrait hangs in a grand hotel. Recorded 11/22 1hr 43mins Support the show **All episodes contain explicit language** Artwork - Ben McFadden Review Review Intro/Outro Theme - Jamie Henwood "What Are We Watching" & "Whatcha been up to?" Themes - Matthew Fosket "Fun Facts" Theme - Chris Olds/Paul Root Lead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben McFadden Produced by - Ben McFadden & Paul Root Concept - Paul Root

    1h 43m

  8. 12/23/2025

    HH 12 - A Christmas Story / Holiday Drip (Guest: Taylor Harris)

    Message us ANONYMOUSLY Guest Taylor Harris (Harris Talent Agency) rolls in for her pick, and our 24 hr marathon of "A Christmas Story" (d. Clark 1983). Starring: Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin, and Peter Billingsly. Swears? Check. Mouth washing experiences? Check. BB Gun stories? Check. Holiday glow? Check. Bunnies in man suits? Check. Paul trauma dumping? Check Check (2x). 12/23! ****A member of the “Review Review,” family is in the fight of her life, you can help! - TAP/CLICK HERE Support the show **All episodes contain explicit language** Artwork - Ben McFadden Review Review Intro/Outro Theme - Jamie Henwood "What Are We Watching" & "Whatcha been up to?" Themes - Matthew Fosket "Fun Facts" Theme - Chris Olds/Paul Root Lead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben McFadden Produced by - Ben McFadden & Paul Root Concept - Paul Root

    1h 58m
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Hosts Ben and Paul welcome special guests from all walks of life to watch, rate, discuss, and RERATE the films close to their hearts. You'll laugh (hopefully), you'll cry (maybe), you'll reconsider everything you have ever known! Welcome, to "The Review Review"

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  • Creator
    Ben McFadden & Paul Root
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Explicit
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