Chats about Random stuff. Mostly shite-talking and rambles about health, life and things I've learned along the way.
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Weekly Messages for Christian Living
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Luke was a Theatre major at university and is passionate about movies. Benjamin majored in Mathematics and is not. Together they watch classic and critically acclaimed movies selected by Luke and talk about them from both the insider and outsider perspectives. In every episode, Luke randomly selects a movie from his curated list of GREAT MOVIES™ Benjamin has never seen, and assigns it for Benjamin to watch. Then they discuss it.
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Determining if all these so called classic films are indeed just that.
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Join Ben and Zach as they pull movies out of the Vault and give their thoughts.
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In the 4th episode of the Paul Newman Arc, Zach and Ben discuss one of Newman's greatest box office achievements, The Sting. I another team-up with George Roy Hill and Robert Redford, Newman pushes his acting style even further. Plus, some deeper philosophical ideas will be explored later in the episode. Lock in! Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPodEmail us…
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Ep 117 - Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
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Continuing on in the Paul Newman arc, Zach and Ben tackle his first collab with George Roy Hill. They discuss the historical events behind the movie, the pacing and even review some pasta sauce. Check it out! Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPodEmail us- themovievaultpod@gmail.comThis episode is brought to you by Hedman Anglin Agency. Contact them at 614-48…
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In episode two of the Paul Newman arc, Zach and Ben dive into one of his most revered performances as the charismatic prisoner Lucas Jackson. A significant amount of time is spent on the film's themes and the importance of Newman's performance. It is certainly one for the history books Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPodEmail us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com…
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This month Evan and Jeff get lost in the desert with 1971's Duel. Written by Richard Matheson and directed by a young Steven Spielberg, does this movie hold up or will it fall apart like an early 70s Plymouth Valiant? Download today to find out.
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Another (unofficial) season of the Movie Vault begins after some huge life changes for Zach (new medications) and Ben (now married). The duo begins a series on acting legend, the king of cool and owner of a famous salad dressing company, Paul Newman. The Hustler is a perfect starting point to diving into the career of the suave actor. Zach and Ben …
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Best Nickname Ever -- Book of Acts -- 6 June 2024
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Learning from Barnabas about Encouragement.
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This month the Classic Film Jerks overcome microphone and connection issues to travel to Victorian England with David Lynch's The Elephant Man. Is it a classic? Why did it take 44 years for Evan to watch this film? Listen to find out.
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Some movies are simply more than meets the eye. Zach and Ben finish out the sci-fi movie arc with a bang by reviewing RoboCop! This movie was a pop culture sensation but also has a lot of depth beneath the violent fight sequences and dystopian landscapes. Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPodEmail us- themovievaultpod@gmail.comThis episode is brought to you …
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Ep 113 - Blade Runner (1982) feat. Professor Jonathan Johnson
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Zach and Ben are joined by Professor Jonathan Johnson, the department chair of art and an associate professor at Otterbein University. Professor Johnson is a photographer and filmmaker who has had his work displayed in galleries and film festivals in over 30 countries. In this insightful episode, the Movie Vault discusses one of Professor Johnson's…
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Evan and Jeff partake in a little Pettin' in the Park as they watch 1933's Gold Diggers of 1933. Is it a classic? Does one jerk deny being a vintage pornography connoisseur? How much did hats cost in 1933? All will be revealed on this months episode.
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A week after stating "too many podcasts exist about the Matrix", The Movie Vault releases an episode about The Matrix. We all make mistakes, right? Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPodEmail us- themovievaultpod@gmail.comNow also on You Tube! Check for videos of select episodes on our channel "Last Resort Network"This episode is brought to you by Hedman Angl…
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Ep 111 - The Fifth Element (1997) feat. Ian Andersen
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Local architect Ian Anderson joins the Movie Vault to discuss one of his favorite films, The Fifth Element. The crew discusses the deeper theme behind the glitzy glamour, the history of Ian's love for the film, and the incredible story behind Ian acquiring the film on DVD! All this and more on the Movie Vault!Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPodEmail us- th…
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Jean-Pierre Mellville's noir classic is the subject of todays episode. Exuding coolness, Zach and Ben dive into the motives of the films mysterious protagonist (or antagonist?) Jef. The now stereotrypical anti-hero story once found its beginning in French cinmea so do not miss this episode! Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gma…
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Zach and Ben dive into Federico Fellini's magnum opus and semi-autobiographical film, 8 1/2. Considered by Ben to be one of his favorites, he must re-visit it to see if it holds up while Zach gets an opportunity to paint a picture of his first impression. Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com Now also on You Tube! Check f…
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Personal Easter 1 Cor. 15.35-57 04.13.2024
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The power of the promise of the Personal Easter enables lived thankfulness.
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Body horror is a genre that became popular in the 80s, but you can trace it back to Eyes Without a Face. Do not miss this episode! Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com Now also on You Tube! Check for videos of select episodes on our channel "Last Resort Network" This episode is brought to you by Hedman Anglin Agency. Con…
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This month Evan and Jeff travel to Italy to tackle Federico Fellini's magnum opus 8 1/2. Grab your cigarettes and smash your hat, this one is going to be fun and maybe a little controversial.
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Zach and Ben just can't get enough of silent films. They dissect "Sherlock Jr." from one of the most notable actor/directors ever, Buster Keaton. Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com Now also on You Tube! Check for videos of select episodes on our channel "Last Resort Network" This episode is brought to you by Hedman Ang…
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Ep 106 - Operation Finale (2018) feat. Ethan Leonow
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Zach and Ben are joined by the thoughtful Ethan Leonow to cover a movie with an important subject, Operation FInale. Perhaps one of the deepest Movie Vault episodes ever made, you will not want to miss out on this one!
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Inspired by Inland Empire, Zach, and Ben do a deep dive into its inspiration, Billy Wilder's "Sunset Boulevard". Gloria Swanson's obsessive personality takes center stage in this 50's epic. Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com Now also on You Tube! Check for videos of select episodes on our channel "Last Resort Network" …
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Evan and Jeff go off the rails early as they discuss the 1944 noir mystery thriller Laura. Is it confusing? Is it a classic? Does Evan grant interviews in the bathtub? Is Jeff really Hungarian? All of these questions will be answered.
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Outside the Vault: Most Anticipated Films of 2024
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Zach and Ben break down what they're looking forward to in 2024. That's it
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"Watch out, you might get what you're after". The Movie Vault covers their first concert film, "Stop Making Sense". Directed by eventual Academy Award-winning director Jonathan Demme and spear-headed by enigmatic Talking Heads frontman David Byrne, the Talking Heads perform one of the most energetic performances ever. Listen as Ben talks about the …
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Ep 103 - The Godfather Part II (1974)
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Join Zach and Ben as they explore the themes of the greatest sequel of all time, The Godfather Part II. Tons of history and influence come from this movie. Make sure not to skip this one! Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com Now also on You Tube! Check for videos of select episodes on our channel "Last Resort Network" Th…
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Evan's back and this month he and Jeff head to Russia with 1965's Doctor Zhivago. Will this be the classic romance we were promised or will the Jerks get Zhivagoed? Listen to find out.
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Ep 102 - The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) feat. David Kiener
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The Movie Vault opens up a new section and reviews its first silent film. A longtime friend of the Vault, David Kiener, joins to add additional insight. The crew is surprised by the angular, nightmarish story. Listen for the full review! Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com Now also on You Tube! Check for videos of selec…
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In 19th century Japan, the world was changing. The once highly honored Samurai were free of masters and roaming the land as Ronin. Sanjura is a mysterious Samurai who arrives in a warring town. Zach and Ben recap all of the chaos that ensues in this Akira Kurosawa classic. Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com Now also on…
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Revolutionary Reliance on Jesus -- Romans 7.14--8.2
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Anchoring our resolutions in Revolutionary Reliance on Jesus.
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Ep 100 Special - Star Wars (1977), The Empire Strikes Back (1980), & Return of the Jedi (1983)
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It's hard to believe the Vault has hit the century mark. 100 movies, 100 episodes, 100 amazing memories. Zach and Ben are truly thankful to everyone who has listened, been a guest, or helped out the Movie Vault. We want to keep evolving as the years go on and bring hard-hitting uncompromising movie review content. For our 100th episode, please enjo…
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We watched 1983's A Christmas Story and now we are really concerned that Andrew's son didn't know that Santa Ho Ho Ho's?
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Zach and Ben visit the movie that set Christopher Nolan's trajectory as one of the best living directors. Is retrograde amnesia real? Does this movie have more character depth than Nolan's others? Find out all that and more on this week's episode. Twitter-@MovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com Now also on You Tube! Check for videos of …
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An episode with as little structure as the movie it is about
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We watched 1960's The Time Machine and now we really want to know where the hell that scale model of the time machine went?
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Ep 97 - Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan (1982) feat. Jonathan Stanhope
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Ben's brother Jonathan returns to the Movie Vault to dive into uncharted territory... Star Trek. We skipped the first one to dive into the much cooler second movie. Don't miss this one!Twitter-@MovieVaultPodEmail us- themovievaultpod@gmail.comNow also on YouTube! Check for videos of select episodes on our channel "Last Resort Network"This episode i…
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We watched 1958's The Blob and and now we are really concerned with the rise in movie ticket prices.
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This month the jerkiness is on full display as Evan, Jeff and special guest Michael May, wach 1931's M, starring Classic Film Jerks favorite Peter Lorre. The phrase crotch shot is featured far more than you would expect for a movie about the hunt for a child murder.
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Zach and Ben go on a linear adventure through a cave in this Spielbergian tale of treasure and triumph. Naturally, the Movie Vault also manages to take things in an unexpected direction too. Listen to found out how! Twitter-@MovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com Now also on YouTube! Check for videos of select episodes on our channel "L…
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Join Ben and Zach as they take on one of the densest films ever created, David Lynch's final (?) feature film, Inland Empire! In typical Lynchian fashion, the plot is mysterious, but does it have answers? The Movie Vault tracks down the clues to find them! Twitter-@MovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com Now also on YouTube! Check for vi…
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On this episode of the Movie Vault, Zach and Ben go way back to the mid 1950s and review Robert Bresson's prison escape classic "A Man Escaped". A lot can be known about the film simply by reading the title, but there is still a ton to be unpacked! Twitter-@MovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com Now also on You Tube! Check for videos of…
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What do you think of when you imagine Memphis, Tennessee? Naturally, "The King" Elvis Presley probably comes to mind. Legendary independent filmmaker Jim Jarmusch devoted an entire film as an homage to Elvis and the town in which he got big. He was also busy revolutionizing indie filmmaking. Zach and Ben take on all these subjects on and more in th…
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Ep 92 - Oppenheimer (2023) feat. Backstage Cinema
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The biggest moment in cinema history (in 2023) has now been covered by the two biggest movie podcasts. Two titans of the cinema arena, Backstage Cinema, and The Movie Vault have come together for an epic review of an even more epic movie, Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer". But don't take this captions word for it, listen to the episode now! Twitter…
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There's something in the water! Listen in as Zach and Ben review the first summer blockbuster "Jaws"
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This month Evan and Jeff are joined by original Classic Film Jerk Michael DiGiovanni. The guys get traditional with 1971's Fiddler On The Roof. So settle in for an extra long podcast episode about an extra long movie complete with bottle dances, possibly diseased chickens and of course, Motel's sewing machine.…
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Zach and Ben rank their favorite TV shows. Disagree? Send them an email at themovievaultpod@gmail.com The audio quality is bad so apologies for that
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Not much introduction is needed as this movie is a stone-cold classic. Listen to the episode. Twitter-@MovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com Now also on You Tube! Check for videos of select episodes on our channel "Last Resort Network" This episode is brought to you by Hedman Anglin Agency. Contact them at 614-486-7300 for your home an…
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Ep 89 - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (1966)
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Ben and Zach talk about the film many consider to be Sergio Leone's masterpiece "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly". The duo stacks it up against the previous two films in the trilogy and how influential it was on film in general. Don't miss this one! Twitter-@MovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com Now also on You Tube! Check for videos o…
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Clint Eastwood is back for another adventure and so is the Movie Vault. Listen as Zach and Ben discuss the second movie in the "Dollars" trilogy. Leone takes a more personal route with his characters, even giving Col. Douglas Mortimer a little bit of backstory. Twitter-@MovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com Now also on You Tube! Check …
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Meet Evan, Jeff and special guest Paxon Holley at the All American Burger as they watch 1982's Fast Times at Ridgemont High, plus a discussion of Hamiltonian versus Jeffersonian visions of society.
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Zach and Ben discuss the thrilling initial installment of the Dollars trilogy and discuss the impact of spaghetti westerns on cinema's history.
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This month Evan and Jeff try to figure out why there's no sun up in the sky as they watch 1943's Stormy Weather and a secret love of tap dancing will be revealed.
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