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We Review.... We Analysis... We Discuss.... WE CONFESS..... An abrasive, meticulous, and snarky film review and discussion podcast. We talk and discuss all things film of the past, present, and future. Some of our segments include Recently released movie reviews, analyzing released promotional…

Ben & J. Fry


    • Oct 5, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 80 EPISODES


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    Jfry and local super talk about Birds of Prey and movie trailers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2019 47:59


    Jfry and local super talk about Birds of Prey and movie trailers

    Marvel's Avengers Endgame Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2019 20:11


    WE'VE Returned for this behemoth of a movie The conclusion of 11 years of Marvels 3 Phases Ben and J Fry review Endgame, spoiler free, Spoiler review to follow. Stay Tuned

    Mid90s (2018) Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2018 4:54


    An indie film from Jonah Hill Making his directorial debut, Hill directs this coming of age film set in the 90's John takes a look and give his thoughts.

    Halloween (2018) Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2018 3:56


    Were Back... Well John is back. Ben is a little preoccupied at the moment, so John ventured forth to witness the new installment/ reboot of this beloved slasher series: Halloween (2018). Does it stand up as a return to form for the series? Does the return of Laurie Strode bring a real balance and etiquette back? Can this compete the with the current horror landscape?

    We're Back... 2018 Confessions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2018 61:24


    Welcome to 2018! We have returned from our hibernation at Movie Confessions. Ben, John, and Amanda decide to kick off the year with updates about whats to come, The Oscars, a brief talk of Star Trek Discovery, and some other little movie news tidbits.

    ICYMI: Movie News (End of Year 2017)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2017 48:11


    Welcome to ICYMI: The discussion of various subjects and topics that the Movie Confessions duo look at and analyze in their usual frank, abrasive fashion of stories that break in there weekly nature. Ben, J. Fry, and Amanda discuss the Movie News for the last time in 2017. See You Next Year, from us at Movie Confessions The Stories: -The Last Jedi Review (J. Fry Rant) -Max Landis (Bright Release) -The Office Revival -Trailers: Soldado (Sicario 2) and Ocean's 8 -Mamma Mia Trailer and Discussion -Ben Affleck: Return as Batman? -Mark Hamill: The Last Jedi Remarks

    ICYMI: Movie News (Week 49)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2017 70:11


    Welcome to ICYMI: The discussion of various subjects and topics that the Movie Confessions duo look at and analyze in their usual frank, abrasive fashion of stories that break in there weekly nature. Ben, J. Fry, and Amanda discuss the Movie News that was within the 48th week of 2017 (December 3rd to December 10th). The Stories: -Disaster Artist (Amanda) Review -Box Office (Estimates): 12/08 to 12/10 -Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom Trailer -House of Cards News -Star Trek/ Quentin Tarantino -Alien (3rd) Prequel Idea -The Crow Remake: Alex Proyas -Warner Bros. 2019 Film Slate -Little Mermaid Live Action Director -Detective Pikachu/ Ryan Reynolds -Bohemian Rhapsody Director -Game of Thrones 2019 Premiere -X-Men: Dark Phoenix News -DC Films Restructure -Trailers (Alita: Battle Angel, The Maze Runeer: Death Cure, Spider-Man CGI film, Ready Player One)

    ICYMI: Movie News (Week 48)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2017 75:36


    Welcome to ICYMI: The discussion of various subjects and topics that the Movie Confessions duo look at and analyze in their usual frank, abrasive fashion of stories that break in there weekly nature. Ben, J. Fry, and Amanda discuss the Movie News that was within the 48th week of 2017 (November 27th to December 2nd). The Stories: -Intro -Roman J. Israel Esq. Review -Box Office (Thanksgiving Weekend) -Avatar Sequels -Avengers Infinity War Trailer -Mr. Rogers Documentary -Titans Series Robin Reveal -Love, Simon Trailer -Mulan Live Action Casting -Monsters of the Universe/ David S Goyer Talks -Damon Lindelof Rant -Bohemian Rhapsody Production Halt

    ICYMI: Movie News (Week 47)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2017 55:53


    Welcome to ICYMI: The discussion of various subjects and topics that the Movie Confessions duo look at and analyze in their usual frank, abrasive fashion of stories that break in there weekly nature. Ben and J. Fry welcome aboard Amanda officially to the podcast as the discuss the Movie news that was within the 47th week of 2017 (November 20th to November 26th). The Following Stories are: -Box Office (Justice League) -A Wrinkle in Time Trailer -Gambit Filming date and Casting -Murder on The Orient Express -Solo (Star Wars) Directors Firing -Star Wars VIII Projected Opening Gross -Jude Law/ Captain Marvel Casting -Quentin Tarantino Sony Move -Multiple Man/ X-Men, James Franco Movie -Deadpool 2

    ICYMI (Special): Week 46

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2017 11:17


    In This week ICYMI: Due to technical issues with certain parties, J-Fry and Amanda, hiding their co-host Ben in an unknown location (possibly Carey, Ohio), last weeks News was not done due to those issues and J-Fry and Amanda decide to talk about two big points this week of notice: Justice League Viewing (Spoilers) and the crossover event of Supergirl, Arrow, The Flash, and Legends of Tomorrow.

    ICYMI: Movie News (Week 44)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2017 59:20


    Welcome to ICYMI: The discussion of various subjects and topics that the Movie Confessions duo look at and analyze in their usual frank, abrasive fashion of stories that break in there weekly nature. Ben and J. Fry, with our special guest Amanda, discusses in this episode various bits of Movie news that was within the 44th week of 2017 (October 29th to November 4th). The Stories of the Week: - Little Monsters Zombie Comedy - House of Cards - I, Tonya Film - Hugh Hefner Biopic - The Lion King Cast Announcement - The Orvile Second Season - Mark Strong, Shazam Villain Talks - Jordan Peele The Twilight Zone - White Fang Animated Film Cast - Paramount Hasbro Film Deal - Goosebumps 2 Production - Lord of The Rings TV Series - George Romero's Son Prequel Announcement - The Predator Plot Details - Thor: Ragnarok Review

    Halloween Movies Special 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2017 52:18


    For Halloween 2017, Ben and J-Fry talk about their love of halloween films and horror films to watch on the 31st of October. They are joined by a special guest, Amanda, who brings some insight of the many movies they discuss and even talk some real fails in the genre of horror.

    ICYMI: Movie News (Week 43)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2017 70:52


    Welcome to ICYMI: The discussion of various subjects and topics that the Movie Confessions duo look at and analyze in their usual frank, abrasive fashion of stories that break in there weekly nature. Ben and J. Fry discusses in this episode various bits of Movie news that was within the 43rd week of 2017 (October 22nd to October 28th). The Stories of the Week: -Jigsaw Review -Dora Live Action/ Michael Bay Producing -Phantom Thread, Final Daniel Day-Lewis Film -Winchester Teaser -Venom Film Starts Filming -X-23 Movie Announced -Captain Marvel Villian -Avenger 4 Hawkeye Costume, Ronin? -Daredevil Season 3: King Returns -Deathstroke Film, Gareth Evans Director -Bad Boys Spin-Off TVShow -Justin Lin to Direct Fast and Furious 9 & 10 -Contra Film, announced by Konami -Ace Ventura Reboot? -Lethal Weapon 5 -William Friedkin on It Film

    J-FRY Halloween Horror Nights Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2017 164:54


    JFRY Takes over the Movie Confessions pocast to give too you the Halloween Horror Nights special

    ICYMI: Movie News (Week 41)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2017 75:48


    Welcome to ICYMI: The discussion of various subjects and topics that the Movie Confessions duo look at and analyze in their usual frank, abrasive fashion of stories that break in there weekly nature. Ben and J. Fry discusses in this episode various bits of Movie news that was within the 41th week of 2017 (October 8th to October 14th). The Following Stories are: -J. Fry on Halloween Horror Night 2017 -Comic-Con trailers -J. Fry Blu-Ray Releases -Spies in Disguise animated movie -James Wan new horror film -Joseph Kosinski news (With The Orville and Star Trek Discovery Talk) -Creed 2 Director -Bride of Frankenstein update -Tyler Perry casting (Backseat Dick Cheney Biopic) -Mindhunter Netflix review -Akira and Taika Waititi -Rick and Morty Dilemma -Gambit film update -Avatar casting -Trent Reznor -Deadpool 2 Wraps filming

    ICYMI: Movie News (Week 40)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2017 35:35


    Welcome to ICYMI: The discussion of various subjects and topics that the Movie Confessions duo look at and analyze in their usual frank, abrasive fashion of stories that break in there weekly nature. Ben discusses in this episode (J. Fry is indisposed with Halloween Horror Nights) various bits of Movie news that was within the 40th week of 2017 (October 2nd to October 7th). The Following Stories are thus: -Box Office of 10/06 to 10/08 -Sonic The Hedgehog live acting/CGI movie in the works -Hugh Hefner Biopic -Bride of Frankenstein (Universal's Dark Universe) -Maleficent 2 -Avatar 2 (Kate Winslet casting) -Spawn Reboot -Gambit film (Gore Verbinski directing) -Rush Hour 4 (Confirmed)

    Random Things (Episode 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2017 32:40


    J. Fry wanted to talk about some stuff… Comic-con… Blu-Rays and Re-Releases… Star Wars, DC, and Marvel…. Hear our banter.

    Blu Ray Essentials (Episode 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2017 8:48


    Welcome to Blu Ray Essentials (Episodes 1), where J. FRY talks about Blu-Rays and what did he pick up this week. This Episode's Blu-Rays: -Starship Troopers (Traitor of Mars) -Alien: Convenant -Wonder Woman -Batman & Harley Quinn -Dredd -King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

    ICYMI: Movie News (Week 39)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2017 34:39


    Welcome to ICYMI: The discussion of various subjects and topics that the Movie Confessions duo look at and analyze in their usual frank, abrasive fashion of stories that break in there weekly nature. They discuss in this episode various bits of Movie news that was within the 39th week of 2017 as well as other previous news bits that were of interests from a while back.

    Kingsman: The Golden Circle Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2017 28:00


    Second round as good as the first? Ben and J. Fry see the sequel to KINGSMAN with this installment, subtitled THE GOLDEN CIRCLE. Obvious riffing and discourse on the film with a critique on the controversy of reviewers and Rotten Tomatoes in this day and age of the movie goer experience.

    Annabelle Creation Review (J. Fry Solo Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2017 2:37


    J. Fry trekked alone to see ANNABELLE CREATION. Is this better than the first Annabelle movie? Just as good as the CONJURING films? Is it scary?

    Valerian and The City of A Thousand Planets Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2017 12:42


    A new sci-fi by Luc Besson, akin to the Fifth Element? Here is a quickie review of the film Valerian that Ben saw and his thoughts.

    Dunkirk Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2017 30:10


    A Christopher Nolan WWII film.... Surrounded on all fronts.... Will they survive.... Ben and J. Fry witness the new film by the auteur filmmaker in 70MM for DUNKIRK.

    Spider-Man: Homecoming Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2017 32:55


    Is this the Spider-Man movie we've all been waiting for? Has the Marvel/ Sony Partnership been successful for now? The Summer Blockbuster of 2017 or one of them? The perfect Peter Parker? Ben and J. Fry went and saw Spider-Man Homecoming last Friday and Ben is here to give you his thoughts while J. Fry has Vanished* without a trace... for now.... *J. Fry left some comments with Ben about the film and will be back. Added note: apologies with some noise and cutback sounds in the review. It was recorded in an A/C room and it was hot. Hopefully its not a total bother when you listen.

    Wonder Woman Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2017 30:21


    DID WE NOT JUST GET THE FIRST TOP NOTCH/ AMAZING DCEU FILM TO DATE but also, THE FIRST GREATEST FEMALE SUPERHERO AS OF NOW... Ben and J. Fry check out the much anticipated installment of the DCEU film, Wonder Woman. Starring Gal Gadot, Chris Pratt and directed by Patty Jenkins.

    Blu Ray Essentials- HEAT (1995)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2017 7:03


    J. Fry new show tackles releases of blu rays that either are new or remastered classics thats been given new polishes for the most advanced viewing experiences. To start it off, we have a classic: Michael Mann's HEAT starring Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino

    Guardians of The Galaxy Vol 2 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2017 20:42


    Here we are... THE SUMMER MOVIE SEASON AND MOVIES CONFESSIONS IS BACK IN FULL SWING! We have several more reviews and bits on the way. So stay tuned. But to get us started, Ben and J. Fry check out the start with a feel good Marvel film with the underdogs of the MCU.

    Beauty and The Beast (2017) Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2017 17:24


    A remake of another Disney Renaissance classic in live action. Ben checks out the 2017 adaptation starring Emma Watson. Its a quickie since the film is a remake. Hear what he has to say and sing.

    The Fate of the Furious Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2017 23:05


    8 films in.... Still revving strong. Ben and J. Fry check out the 8th installment of the FAST AND FURIOUS film series. Just as ludicrous and bombastic as the previous film. If you don't know how the previous films go, you shouldn't walk into this blindly. Listen to hear more.

    Saban's Power Rangers Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2017 36:28


    You got the quickie review earlier, heres the full feature Ben and J. Fry give a more in depth discussion of the film that they loved a few weeks back. Here is the more in depth review or Saban's Power Rangers 2017 film.

    Power Rangers (Quickie) Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2017 8:19


    Movie Confessions is set to return full swing for the summer for its immense line up of blockbusters BUT.... Being fans of this series, We had to go out and see what was a big chunk of Ben's and J. Frys Childhood. Here is our review (a quick one, with a longer more in depth one to follow) of the reboot of SABANS POWER RANGERS

    Suicide Squad Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2016 40:36


    Are these the worst heroes ever? An anticipated film of ours, Ben and J. Fry saw this entry in the DCEU, and are here to reveal if SUICIDE SQUAD lives up to the hype its been building, more so than what Batman v. Superman failed to do. Do the critics have it wrong? Is it actually good and just harshly criticized?

    Batman: The Killing Joke Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2016 28:01


    All it Takes Is ONE BAD DAY.... MADNESS.... IS THE EMERGENCY EXIT.... One of the most heralded and beloved comics of BATMAN and THE JOKER is brought to us. To be released on Blu-Ray and Online soon, Ben and J. Fry attended FATHOM EVENTS of the screening of BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE with Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill reprising their roles of BATMAN and THE JOKER. One of the darkest takes of The Joker, his origin (or one of many), and a new extended backstory take of Batman and Batgirl, this one was a divisive animated film of the DC brand, it being their first R Rated animated film. Does it honor the original material? How dark and brutal is it from its source? Do we need more R Rated/ Darker tales of the DC brand?

    Star Trek Beyond Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2016 32:53


    Is 3rd time a charm? With a new director and new writers taking the reigns on the 3rd installment (13th overall Star Trek Film) of the rebooted Star Trek film series, Ben and J. Fry (Star Trek Fan) take a look at the film Is it more for the fans? Action-oriented enough for general audiences?

    Lights Out Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2016 11:19


    Are You Afraid of The Dark? Ben and J. Fry tackle the newest horror film to be released, LIGHTS OUT, produced by JAMES WAN. Joining us in this review is potential prospects for this podcast of ours: -KAREN -PETER -MAX This is there first time reviewing so show them some love and with the film being quite short, we all managed to have an overall say in this lil horror film.

    GhostBusters (2016) Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2016 30:40


    Is this film worth watching? Is the hate and disgrace warranted? Ben and J. Fry take on the 2016 Reboot of one of the most beloved and quintessential 80's film: GHOSTBUSTERS. Going in with open minds, very ired by the ridiculous marketing; they have a fixed opinion of the new film and what is to come

    News, Updates, Upcoming

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2016 11:12


    Update on whats up with the podcast Plans, restructuring, etc. Stay tuned for our upcoming GhostBusters review

    BELATED Exclusive: 10 Cloverfield Lane (Some Spoilers)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2016 14:05


    (Semi, if not massive spoilers, to those who have yet to have seen this film. Listen at your own risk) Is this a sequel or a "Spiritual Successor" whatever the hell that is? Is this enjoyable as a film? Ben and J. Fry both saw this film separately but come together to discuss, briefly, their thoughts on 10 CLOVERFIELD LANE.

    BELATED Exclusive: Hail Caesar! Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2016 11:12


    Does this Cohen Brothers comedy surprise and delight? Will this be a classic? Ben and J. Fry tell us when they saw HAIL, CAESAR! and how it was enjoyable. Take a listen.

    I.M.O.: Jane Got A Gun Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2016 8:29


    Boy, this was misleading marketing at its worse. When Ben and J. Fry went to see JANE GOT A GUN awhile back, the trailer promised a ol' fashioned revenge thriller western. Promise or let-down? Let the two reviewers explain.

    BELATED Exclusive: 13 Hours Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2016 14:39


    Did Michael Bay grow as a filmmaker? Is this film a lil harsh for most audiences? Ben and J. Fry recount when the viewed this film, 13 HOURS: THE SECRET SOLDIERS OF BENGHAZI, back in January and talk about it briefly.

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    Backseat Exclusive: DEADPOOL REVIEW (J. Fry Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2016 4:44


    Does a die-hard Deadpool fan approve of this long anticipated adaptation, several years in the making? J. Fry, A massive Deadpool Fan, gives his review of this superhero film that seems defy conventions and push boundaries that needed to be pushed. Hear a fanboy go nuts, if not give a well deserved thank you.

    Backseat Exclusive: DEADPOOL REVIEW (Ben Solo Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2016 23:43


    A Brand new type of Superhero film? Or an original execution? This review of Movie Confessions, Ben gives his take on an anticipated film by many, both Comic Book and Superhero fans alike. Does this live up the hype? Ben gives his two cents and talks about the films success.

    IMO: The Maze Runner The Scorch Trials Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2015 25:50


    Ben and J. Fry tell what they think is a damn good film that is technically a YA film IMO (In My Opinion) episode which we talk about this film and what is interesting and different of other YA films and just what could happen next

    SPOILERS! (Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens) Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2015 60:31


    THIS CONTAINS SPOILERS! This is our spoiler discussion of THE FORCE AWAKENS; THE NEW EPISODE OF STAR WARS Ben and J. Fry talk thoroughly of the newest and most anticipated installment of this beloved franchise, returning after some very disastrous installments from ten years ago *WE RECOMMEND YOU WATCH THE FILM BEFORE YOU LISTEN TO THIS!

    Backseat Exclusive: Star Wars The Force Awakens Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2015 20:58


    The most iconic, beloved franchise returns to bring us everything we could want Ben and J. Fry tackle the most highly anticipated film of this year and most hyped of the last few: STAR WARS EPISODE VII THE FORCE AWAKENS. Being Star Wars fans, we both try to go in level headed and focused and we got all that we hoped.

    Backseat Exclusive: Krampus Review; J. Fry Solo

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2015 5:16


    Tis the season for murder and terror.... Fa La La La LA.... la la la la J. Fry brings another quickie review of the Start off of the holiday season at the movies with the horror comedy, KRAMPUS

    Backseat Exclusive: Home Alone 25th Anniversary Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2015 4:29


    The 90's greatest child star, as well as the wet bandits, return for the 25th anniversary. J. Fry tackles another solo review as he watched Home Alone in theaters, for which it had a 2 night run. Does this holiday classic still hold up? Take a listen

    Backseat Exclusive: SPECTRE (007) Review; J. Fry Solo

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2015 6:05


    They call him Bond... And They are Called SPECTRE.... In the newest installment of the highly popular and world renowned spy franchise, The newest James Bond feature has him hunting and pursuing the organization called Spectre Both Ben and J. Fry have viewed the film but will be doing solo reviews. So, here is die hard Bond fan J. Fry giving his 2 cents to this installment in this quick review

    Rumor Has It- Akira/ Christopher Nolan?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2015 15:40


    Welcome to a new segment called RUMOR HAS IT. When interesting or SOMEWHAT plausible rumors is spread on the net, we will discuss them here with our opinions and viewpoints. For this Rumor, i wanted to address a hot one which i see myself being slightly excited to treading cautiously about: Christopher Nolan possibly/ rumored to be involved in the AKIRA live-action adaptation. As usual let us know if you want more from this segment and whatcha think about this rumor *I might've gotten some details wrong with stuff like edge of tomorrow and other details, i was just spewing out my opinion at the moment.

    Insomniac Gamers Anonymous (Exclusive)- Until Dawn Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2015 14:45


    WELCOME TO A SPIN-OFF SHOW WE ARE DEVELOPING! Movie Confessions J. Fry, Known as John for the new show, will be the man behind this new podcast tentatively titled (show name is subject to change) INSOMNIAC GAMERS ANONYMOUS. John discusses a few things about the recent release of the movie-esque experience of a game : UNTIL DAWN. *As stated, title of show might change, so bear with us

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