The Every Movie Ever! Podcast

Ben & Rob get the War Machine turning as they review Marvel’s 2010 blockbuster sequel ‘Iron Man 2’, starring Robert Downey Jr, Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johansson, Sam Rockwell, Mickey Rourke and Samuel L. Jackson. Famous for being the film that made Jon Favreau leave the MCU and never come back, ‘Iron Man 2’ sees a dying Tony Stark try and reconcile his chequered past with the responsibilities of his superhero lifestyle; as rivals threaten both his business and his hobby, can Tony get himself together enough to save the day one more time?But why did this film disappoint critically if not commercially? Is Mickey Rourke the hardest working extra in all of the MCU? Is Sam Rockwell the most charmingly chaotic actor working in Hollywood today? And what has Rob done to upset Ben when it comes to Rhodey’s War Machine?!CONSUUUME now to find out all of this and much, much more!Find us on your socials of choice or WATCH this episode at www.linktr.ee/everymovieeverpodcast

Ben & Rob smash their way through episode two of their series covering every MCU Phase One movie ever, and do battle with 2008’s ‘The Incredible Hulk’. Starring Ed Norton, Liv Tyler, William Hurt and Tim Roth Marvel has this movie in the wings should their first cinematic experiment, ‘Iron Man’, not become the international blockbuster it was always destined to be. Despite a cast that cost more than the co-hosts' entire lives to date, the resulting film was sadly considered just as underwhelming by wider audiences.But has Marvel’s ugly stepchild matured into a tolerable Christmas dinner guest? Can Liv Tyler summon the strength to speak in anything above a breathy whisper? What could this film have been if Ed Norton’s rewrites and far lengthier runtime made it to the final cut? And perhaps most importantly, can Ben make it the entire episode without making a HulkJunk joke? CONSUUUME now to find out all of this and much, much more!Find us on your socials of choice or WATCH this episode at www.linktr.ee/everymovieeverpodcast

Ben & Rob complete their lap of every Neil Blomkamp movie ever with his 2023 film 'Gran Turismo', starring Archie Madekwe, David Harbour, Orlando Bloom and Djimon Hounsou. When veteran Playstation gamer Jann Mardenborough wins the chance of a lifetime to compete in professional races, will his lack of real-world experience be an obstacle to him winning the race, the girl, and the love of two fathers? Or did Sony hope that by bringing together Legolas and the Hellboy no-one wanted they might shift some Playstations? But most importantly of all, has Neil Blomkamp's got any bankable reputation left after the hellishly awful ordeal of Demonic was unleashed on audiences? Perhaps Gran Turismo is the final nail in the coffin of a once promising director who gave us the sci-fi perfection of District Nine. Or maybe, just maybe, its the roaring comeback we know this director deserves. CONSUUUME to find out all of this and much, much more!Find us on your socials of choice at www.linktr.ee/everymovieeverpodcast

NOW AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE AT THE LINK BELOW! Ben & Rob suit up for episode one of their MCU journey, with Jon Favreau’s 2008 instant-classic “Iron Man”. Starring Robert Downey Jr, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeff Bridges and Terrence Howard, this is the film that started the largest change in contemporary cinema culture since the invention of computer graphics. Iron Man, The Avengers, Thor, Captain America, Disney+ and the very concept of a multimedia franchise were all made household words thanks to this single film. With Marvel betting their own survival against the success of this one movie, we take ourselves back to the film that started it all; how it affected us, the versions of the character we could have seen, and why its excellence endures to this day.But what other actors were nearly Tony Stark? Did they know this was going to lead to four Avengers movies and an entire universe of branding? And will this episode being the first available on YouTube have totally derailed the show?!CONSUUUME now to unlock ‘Iron Man’ and much, much more!WATCH this episode and find us on your socials of choice at www.linktr.ee/everymovieeverpodcast

Ben & Rob exorcise 2021’s ‘Demonic’ as the train of their Neil Blomkamp series rolls through its most controversial stop yet. Released in the midst of a global pandemic that had forced the total shutdown of society, and made with a budget of less than two million dollars, ‘Demonic’ explores what happens when you enter a virtual reality hosted inside the comatose mind of your serial killing, demonically possessed mother. Starring Carly Pope, Chris William Martin and Michael J Rogers, Blomkamp's fourth film is one of many firsts - his first horror, his first small budget feature, and his first total critical and commercial failure.But can Ben convince Rob that there's a single thing to love about this bold new direction for Neil Blomkamp? As his life falls apart around him, can Rob make it to the end of the episode? And what's the connection between popular metal band Slipknot and being absolutely incredible at yoga?!CONSUUUME now to unlock 'Demonic’ and much, much more!Find us on your socials of choice at www.linktr.ee/everymovieeverpodcast

Ben & Rob decipher 'National Treasure: Book of Secrets,' the 2007 sequel to Disney’s cinematic adventure franchise. Starring Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger, and Justin Bartha this instalment ups the ante with kidnapped Presidents, Aztec temples and questionably sized cities of gold. Spanning not just the US this time, Benjamin Franklin Gates and his team of enthusiastic nerds also visit not one, but TWO other countries for at least six minutes!But why is 'Book of Secrets' the final instalment of the treasure-hunting legacy? Was Disney done delving into history with Cage? Did they have all the wind taken out of their sails by a certain Dr Jones and his crystal skull? And eight year old Ben used to carry around WHAT in his pocket!?CONSUUUME now to unlock 'National Treasure: Book of Secrets' and much, much more!Find us on your socials of choice at www.linktr.ee/everymovieeverpodcast

Ben & Rob play Mama & Papa to ‘Chappie’, Neill Blomkamp’s 2015 sci-fi parental dystopia starring sex criminals and slumdogs raising AI’s answer to Forrest Gump. Starring South African heartthrob Sharlto Copley, Australian Ryan Reynolds Hugh Jackman, queen of scifi (and Ben’s heart) Sigourney Weaver and the ever wonderful gentleman and scholar Dev Patel. Homophobic sex-criminals Die Antwoord unfortunately also prominently feature.Do the now ruined Die Antwoord make good parents to a stolen AI baby robot? Does Blomkamp's 3rd movie make up for what Rob perceives as Elysium’s sins ? And is there a film that doesn’t hit Ben square in the feels lately or what? For more on Chappie and to join us on our Neill Blomkamp adventure, hit that play button and CONSUUUUUME!

HALLOWEEN IS UPON US! Ben & Rob follow the sticky trail of 'The Switch', a “romantic comedy” from 2010 starring Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, Jeff Goldblum, Juliette Lewis and Patrick Wilson in their horrifically “heart warming” Halloween special.This film tells the tale of ill-advised life choices, pregnancies hijacked by toxic friend-zone fanatics and the enduring power of male writers to not realise they are creating the most disturbing horror of the century. But what makes 'The Switch' a unique addition to the romantic comedy genre? Does it offer a refreshing take on modern relationships and the idea of chosen families? OR is it in fact an incel wet-dream, non-consensual, forced-family frightfest made only more disgusting by everyone’s apparent blindness to the trauma? CONSUUUME now to find out this and much, much more!"Find us on your socials of choice at www.linktr.ee/everymovieeverpodcast

Ben & Rob spin the chamber of 'The Deer Hunter', the 1978 cinematic masterpiece that explores the profound impact of the Vietnam War on a group of rural-living friends. This episode of The Every Movie Ever Podcast is also our very FIRST to have a sponsor: legendary film distributor StudioCanal! To celebrate the launch of their brand new streaming service STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS on Amazon Prime Video, StudioCanal opened their vaults and gave us access to their extensive catalogue of classic and contemporary cinema brilliance.Starring Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, John Cazale and Meryl Streep, ‘The Deer Hunter’ takes viewers on an emotional journey through love, friendship, and the horrors of war. But what makes 'The Deer Hunter' an enduring classic that continues to resonate with audiences? Is this film one of the most powerful depictions of trauma? And can Ben make it to the end of the episode without breaking down entirely?CONSUUUME our episode now, and watch ‘The Deer Hunter’ with a seven day FREE trial of STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS at the link below!https://links.mifu.uk/8pVd0MAnd find us on your socials of choice at www.everymovieeverpodcast.com

Ben & Rob strap on an exo-suit and set sail for ‘Elysium’, Neill Blomkamp’s 2013 sophomore cinematic symphony of love, death and robots. Set in a dystopian future where the poor live on a polluted and scorched Earth while the ultra-rich live off-world on space station Elysium, he tries to cover themes of global inequality, immigration and healthcare whilst providing the guttural action and scifi splendour that have become his calling card. But despite having an all-star cast in Matt Damon, Jodie Foster and Sharlto Copley, has Blomkamp bitten off more than he can chew with the broad themes? Why do Ben & Rob have such wildly different takes on this entry into his filmography? And what do the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have to do with any of this? CONSUUUME to find out all this and much, much more!Find us on your socials of choice at www.everymovieeverpodcast.com