This week on the show, we discuss the latest offering from Pixar Studios as we explore The Great Before in our discussion of SOUL. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 10:45 The Warm Up "Born to Play" from Soul 12:01 - 37:38 Soul "Epiphany" from Soul 39:44 - 44:34 Mike and Ben Recommend 44:44 - 44:49 This Week's Music 44:50 - 47:09 Opening This Week STAY CONNECTED…

This week on the show, we discuss the Netflix original, based on the August Wilson play of the same name, "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" (2020). Music this week is by the queen herself, Ma Rainey. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 10:11 The Warm Up "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" by Ma Rainey 11:54 - 36:44 Ma Rainey's Black Bottom "Prove It On Me Blues" by Ma Rainey 38:…

We discuss the latest from director David Fincher, MANK -- a passion project about the writer and mind behind the much lauded classic film Citizen Kane. Music this week is by Taylor Swift. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 11:41 The Warm Up "Coney Island" by Taylor Swift (ft. The National) 14:28 - 42:44 Mank "Evermore" by Taylor Swift (ft. Bon Iver) 45:19 - 50:…

We discuss the latest from writer and director Justin Simien -- the high-concept horror feature BAD HAIR. Music this week is by Kid Cudi. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 11:49 The Warm Up "Tequila Shots" by Kid Cudi 13:09 - 37:22 Bad Hair "Lovin' Me" by Kid Cudi 38:38 - 44:03 Mike and Ben Recommend 44:04 - 47:20 This Week's Music 47:21 - 49:13 Opening This We…

A daughter embarks on a strange journey as she stages a series of fake death scenarios for her father in order to come to terms with his eventual passing in the acclaimed Netflix documentary "Dick Johnson is Dead". Music this week is by Matt Berninger. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 09:11 The Warm Up "One More Second" by Matt Berninger 10:37 - 40:56 Dick Joh…

This week on the show, we discuss The Vast of Night -- a low-budget science fiction offering from Amazon Studios loosely based on the UFO sightings in Roswell, New Mexico in the 1950's. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 08:45 The Warm Up "Sunblind" by Fleet Foxes 10:13 - 37:26 The Vast of Night "Can I Believe You" by Fleet Foxes 39:00 - 43:06 Mike and Ben Recom…

We discuss the latest from writer and director Charlie Kauffman as he explores...well, we still are not exactly sure...in I'M THINKING OF ENDING THING. Music this week is by Jealous of the Birds. The Run Down 00:01 - 14:40 The Warm Up "Something Holy" by Jealous of the Birds 15:55 - 42:18 I'm Thinking of Ending Things "Pendulum" by Jealous of the B…

Part 1 of our Ingmar Bergman marathon discusses his 1957 classic about a knight returning from the crusades who comes face-to-face with Death himself and must confront his own mortality in THE SEVENTH SEAL.

This week on The Burning Theater, we get inverted as we discuss the latest from director Christopher Nolan - TENET. Music this week is by Jay Electronica. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 13:33 The Warm Up "The Neverending Story" by Jay Electronica 15:09 - 50:00 Tenet "Fruits of the Spirit" by Jay Electronica 51:23 - 56:12 Mike and Ben Recommend 56:13 - 57:03 …

We discuss the 2020 Amazon Studios production BLOW THE MAN DOWN. Music this week is by Taylor Swift. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 12:33 The Warm Up "Cardigan" by Taylor Swift 13:57 - 39:08 Blow the Man Down "Exile" by Taylor Swift (feat. Bon Iver) 41:17 - 44:50 Mike and Ben Recommend 44:51 - 48:11 This Week's Music STAY CONNECTED Facebook Twitter Ben Lette…

We discuss the latest from writer and director Kelly Reichardt as she explores the brutal Oregon Territory in FIRST COW. Music this week is by Phoebe Bridgers off her latest album PUNISHER. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 11:02 The Warm Up "Kyoto" by Phoebe Bridgers 12:19 - 42:18 First Cow "Chinese Satellite" by Phoebe Bridgers 43:27 - 49:27 Mike and Ben Reco…

We discuss the latest Spike Lee joint Da 5 Bloods. Music this week is by Run the Jewels off of their latest album RTJ4. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 12:50 The Warm Up "Ooh La La" by Run the Jewels 13:48 - 53:27 Da 5 Bloods "Ju$t" by Run the Jewels 56:10 - 58:53 Mike and Ben Recommend 58:54 - 1:00:06 This Week's Music 1:00:07 - 1:02:02 Streaming This Week A…

In the final installment of our Charlie Chaplin Marathon, we discuss Chaplin as an aging entertainer seeking one last shot at glory and love in Limelight.

From director Kitty Green and starring Julia Garner, we explore a tale of toxic workplace masculinity in this week's discussion of The Assistant. Music this week is by Beach Bunny. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 12:02 The Warm Up "April" by Beach Bunny 13:14 - 45:44 The Assistant "Dream Boy" by Beach Bunny 47:02 - 51:27 Mike and Ben Recommend 51:28 - 51:57 T…

Starring Griffin Gluck and Pete Davidson, we discuss the harrowing coming-of-age drama/comedy Big Time Adolescence. Music this week is by Car Seat Headrest. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 10:30 The Warm Up "Deadlines (Hostile)" by Car Seat Headrest 11:35 - 41:49 Big Time Adolescence "Life Worth Missing" by Car Seat Headrest 43:35 - 49:20 Mike and Ben Recomme…

In part 5 of our Charlie Chaplin Marathon, we discuss Chaplin like you have never seen him before -- villainous, out for murder, and talking!

We discuss the much-anticipated return of director Behn Zeitlin (Beasts of the Southern Wild) as we explore his latest release -- Wendy. Music this week is by Fiona Apple. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 11:40 The Warm Up "I Want You To Love Me" by Fiona Apple 13:55 - 44:50 Wendy "Fetch the Bolt Cutters" by Fiona Apple 46:16 - 51:05 Mike and Ben Recommend 51:…

We discuss the latest offering from Walt Disney Productions and Pixar Studios -- Onward. Music this week is by The Districts. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 11:35 The Warm Up "Hey Jo" by The Districts 13:00 - 39:44 Onward "Cheap Regrets" by The Districts 41:27 - 46:40 Mike and Ben Recommend 46:41 - 47:46 This Week's Music 47:47 - 52:35 Streaming This Week AD…

Starring Elisabeth Moss, we discuss the remake of the 1933 Universal Studios classic The Invisible Man. Music this week is by The Strokes off of their 2020 record The New Abnormal. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 10:50 The Warm Up "The Adults Are Talking" by The Strokes 12:41 - 41:21 The Invisible Man "Bad Decisions" by The Strokes 43:34 - 49:03 Mike and Ben …

We break down the most anticipated upcoming movies of 2020 and play a bit of Box Office Fantasy. 00:01 - 20:38 Box Office Fantasy "Joker Is My Name" from Joker 22:40 - 1:02:22 Most Anticipated Movies of 2020 STAY CONNECTED FacebookTwitterBen LetterboxdMichael Letterboxd

We give a recap of this year's Oscars ceremony and count down our Top 10 Movies of 2019! THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 09:35 Oscars Recap "I Can't Let You Throw Yourself Away" by Randy Newman 10:34 - 33:59 The Outliers "Stand Up" by Cynthia Erivo 35:29 - 1:02:38 Consensus Picks Pt. #1 "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again" by Elton John 1:04:10 - 1:31:24 Consensus Pic…

We give you our Oscar Preview and discuss the latest war epic from director Sam Mendes -- 1917. Music this week is by Bombay Bicycle Club. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 20:45 Oscars Preview "Is It Real" by Bombay Bicycle Club 22:23 - 52:35 1917 "Eat, Sleep, Wake (Nothing But You)" by Bombay Bicycle Club 54:24 - 59:27 Mike and Ben Recommend 59:28 - 1:00:06 T…

We discuss the latest from writer and director Greta Gerwig -- the frequently adapted but perhaps never as masterfully as now -- Little Women. Music this week is by Alexandra Savior. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 10:37 The Warm Up "Soft Currents" by Alexandra Savior 11:54 - 40:59 Little Women "But You" by Alexandra Savior 42:10 - 47:20 Mike and Ben Recommen…

Starring Adam Sandler as Howard Ratner, we discuss the critically acclaimed feature by Benny and Josh Safdie -- Uncut Gems. Music this week is by Field Music off of their latest album Making a New World. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 11:45 The Warm Up "Coffee or Wine" by Field Music 13:19 - 38:28 Uncut Gems "Do You Read Me?" by Field Music 40:15 - 44:30 Mik…

In Part 4 of our Charlie Chaplin Marathon we discuss the highly controversial and subversive 1940 feature "The Great Dictator".

We discuss the latest from writer and director Noah Baumbach "Marriage Story". Starring Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson, "Marriage Story" is a heart-breaking drama about a couple's journey through the throws of divorce. Music this week is by Echosmith. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 11:27 The Warm Up "Everyone Cries" by Echosmith 12:48 - 41:37 Marriage St…

We discuss the latest from director Martin Scorsese -- a Netflix exclusive mobster extravaganza starring Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Al Pacino -- The Irishman. Music this week is by Jake Xerxes Fussell. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 13:42 The Warm Up "The River St. John" by Jake Xerxes Fussell 15:06 - 51:22 The Irishman "Michael Was Harty" by Jake Xerxes…

We discuss the latest from Korean auteur Bong Joon-Ho as we have a conversation about income inequality and con artists in our exploration of PARASITE. Music this week is by Vampire Weekend. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 15:57 The Warm Up "Bambina" by Vampire Weekend 17:37 - 50:45 Parasite "This Life" by Vampire Weekend 52:40 - 58:11 Mike and Ben Recommend …

We discuss the Netflix original starring Mark Duplass and Ray Romano about two best friends dealing with a life-altering change -- Paddleton. Music this week is by Weyes Blood of their album Titanic Rising. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 13:42 The Warm Up "Andromeda" by Weyes Blood 15:03 - 36:50 Paddleton "Everyday" by Weyes Blood 38:25 - 42:34 Mike and Ben …

We discuss Charlie Chaplin's exploration of the working class in struggle in this week's conversation about Modern Times.

We discuss the latest from director Robert Eggers (The Witch) -- a tale of isolation and insanity on a remote New England island THE LIGHTHOUSE. Music this week is by Calexico and Iron & Wine off of their collaborative 2019 album Years To Burn. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 12:33 The Warm Up "What Heaven's Left" by Calexico and Iron & Wine 13:55 - 45:20 The…

We catch up with the critically story of one man's infatuation with one particular beautiful home in the bay area -- The Last Black Man in San Francisco (2019). Music this week is by Black Pumas off of their debut self-titled album. All of that and much more. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 10:44 The Warm Up "Black Moon Rising" by Black Pumas 12:06 - 41:43 Th…

We discuss the latest addition to the DC Cinematic Universe...the Todd Phillips' directed Joker. Music this week is by Ages and Ages off of their 2019 record Me You They We. All of that and much more! THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 12:35 The Warm Up "Needle and Thread" by Ages and Ages 13:50 - 48:35 Joker "Just My Luck" by Ages and Ages 49:44 - 53:37 Mike an…

We discuss the new rock 'n roll drama starring Elisabeth Moss, Her Smell. Music this week is by Sir Babygirl off of her new album "Crush On Me". THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 11:12 The Warm Up "Heels" by Sir Babygirl 12:39 - 43:47 Her Smell "Haunted House" by Sir Babygirl 45:20 - 48:37 Mike and Ben Recommend 48:39 - 49:05 This Week's Music 49:06 - 52:08 Ope…

We discuss the latest from writer and director Quentin Tarantino as he explores 1960's Hollywood set to the backdrop of the infamous Manson murders in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019). Music this week is by Bon Iver off of their most recent album "I, I" (2019). THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 11:19 The Warm Up 12:49 - 47:05 Once Upon A Time In Hollywood 4…

We put on our spandex tights and pray that the exterminator is out of town in this week's discussion of Spider-Man: Far From Home. Michael explores his inner runner and shares harrowing tales about the once thought to be mythological rattlesnake. Music this week is by Chance the Rapper off of his debut album The Big Day. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 12:20 …

We discuss Ari Aster's follow-up to his 2018 breakout directorial debut Hereditary -- the critically acclaimed ritualistic horror feature Midsommar. Music this week is by Palehound from their 2019 album Black Friday. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 11:18 The Warm Up "Aaron" by Palehound 12:52 - 52:31 Midsommar "Killer" by Palehound 54:09 - 1:00:30 Mike and Be…

We discuss the latest from Claire Denis -- the controversial space odyssey "High Life". Music this week is by Radiohead's Thom Yorke. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 11:33 The Warm Up "Traffic" by Thom Yorke 13:58 - 45:02 High Life "Dawn Chorus" by Thom Yorke 47:28 - 50:59 Mike and Ben Recommend 51:00 - 52:02 This Week's Music 52:03 - 54:24 Opening This Week …

We discuss the latest musician biopic to grace the silver screen...Taron Egerton stars in Rocketman. We further expound upon our love for Sheetz. Music this week is by Elton John. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 12:04 The Warm Up "Your Song" by Elton John 13:52 - 39:52 Rocketman "Rocket Man" by Elton John 41:42 - 46:10 Mike and Ben Recommend 46:11 - 46:25 Thi…

Part 2 of our Charlie Chaplin Marathon takes us on a journey of mistaken identity, love, classism, and humorous exploits in 1931's "City Lights".

We discuss the life-long passion project of writer and director Terry Gilliam "The Man Who Killed Don Quixote. Michael proclaims his love for zoos. Music by Big Thief off of their 2019 album "U.F.F.O.". THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 11:00 The Warm Up "Contact" by Big Thief 12:30 - 41:56 The Man Who Killed Don Quixote "U.F.O.F." by Big Thief 43:16 - 46:56 Mi…

We discuss the latest from David Robert Mitchell (It Follows) -- the highly divisive UNDER THE SILVER LAKE (2019). Music this week is by The National off of their latest album I AM EASY TO FIND (2019). THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 11:09 The Warm Up "You Had Your Soul With You" by The National 12:45 - 42:15 Under the Silver Lake "Rylan" by The National 44:1…

We discuss the epic conclusion of Phase 3 of the MCU...Avengers: Endgame! Music this week is by Lizzo. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 11:50 Warm Up "Juice" by Lizzo 13:15 - 45:00 Avengers: Endgame "Truth Hurts" by Lizzo 46:00 - 50:33 Mike and Ben Recommend 50:34 - 51:47 This Week's Music 51:48 - 54:33 Opening This Week ADDITIONAL NOTES Lizzo STAY CONNECTED F…

We discuss the directorial debut of Brie Larson, the Netflix distributed "Unicorn Store". Music this week is by Mike Mains & The Branches. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 13:12 The Warm Up "Live Forever" by Mike Mains & The Branches 14:31 - 42:45 Unicorn Store "Endless Summer" by Mike Mains & The Branches 44:40 - 49:23 Mike and Ben Recommend 49:24 - 51:36 Thi…

We discuss the latest offering from the DC Cinematic Universe...the superhero comedy Shazam! Music this week is by Billie Eilish. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 11:05 The Warm Up "Bad Guy" by Billie Eilish 12:17 - 41:51 Shazam! "Bury A Friend" by Billie Eilish 43:19 - 49:42 Mike and Ben Recommend 49:43 - 51:04 This Week's Music 51:05 - 53:52 Opening This Wee…