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Every week, Nate and Ben, with the occasional special guest, talk movies and then play a series of movie-related games, including the central game, The Pitch, wherein our heroes take a concept and try and turn it into a working movie. Most of the time the podcasts will just descend into girlish laughter. Other reoccurring games include Defend Yourself, where one person must defend their enjoyment of an indefensible movie, Sequel-ize It, Porno-ize It, Recast It, Genre Swap, Adapt the Unadapta ...
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Barnabas Piper is an assistant pastor at Immanuel Church in Nashville and is the author or coauthor of several books and small group studies, including The Pastor’s Kid, Help My Unbelief, and Hoping for Happiness. Prior to being called into ministry Barnabas worked in Christian publishing for almost 15 years. He co-hosts the Curious Curmudgeons podcast, writes regularly for He Reads Truth, and has contributed to numerous other websites and publications. Piper speaks regularly at churches, ca ...
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Tired of the misinformation and propaganda in current true crime reporting, podcasts and documetaries; Roberta Glass set out in 2018 to create a true crime podcast sourced directly from the court records and case files. Roberta's drive and curiosity to look more deeply into true crime cases has taken her to the courthouse where she covered to the NXIVM trial, Ghislaine Maxwell trial and Larry Ray trial as well as Jeffrey Epstein related hearings.
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If you've enjoyed watching the 1998 BBC television miniseries, you'd probably want to renew your acquaintance with William Makepeace Thackeray's 1847 novel, Vanity Fair. However, if you're unfamiliar with what has been dubbed one of the Best 100 Books in English Literature, you certainly have a treat ahead. Miss Pinkerton's Academy in Chiswick Mall in London is where young ladies with ambitions of making a good marriage are sent by their socially aspiring middleclass parents. Two young ladie ...
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Is Aidan “Turtleboy” Kearney really getting 40 percent of all profits from the new Karen Read podcast “34 Fairview Road”? Why would M William Phelps make this deal with Kearney? Show Notes: Innocence Fraud Watch "Killer Karen Read Retrial: Rapist & Rabble Rouser Aidan #Turtleboy Kearney & M (Matt) Williams Phelps Are Both Spreading Misinformation O…
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Examining former P Diddy make-up artist, Mylah Morales’ interview with Piers Morgan. Morales doesn’t know what she knows. Show Notes: Piers Morgan Uncensored “They Do Not Like Us Talking About Them” - https://youtu.be/XakA50Dp1XM?si=KvXssqbAqiTHhmTx Read Cassie Ventura’s Lawsuit here- https://www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/diddy-…
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Examining Karen Read’s Vanity Fair article. Show Notes: Roberta Glass on X (Twitter) - https://x.com/RobertaGlassPod/status/1852068268090999105 Psychology Today “The Con of Propaganda” by Noam Shpancer- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/insight-therapy/201702/the-con-propaganda WCVB Channel 5 Boston "O'Keefe Family Argues Lawsuit Against Kare…
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Vanity Fair writer Julie Miller, bunks up with John O’Keefe’s accused murderer for three days and writes a two piece article echoing all of the “Free Karen Read” talking points. Show Notes: WCVB Channel 5 Boston "O'Keefe Family Argues Lawsuit Against Karen Read Should Move Forward" -https://youtu.be/xGdjVgd8vs8?si=GhOa4u5LS4eRdWGs WCVB Channel 5 Bo…
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The Menendez Brothers may be resentenced and walk free but it has nothing to do with “new evidence” or “new witnesses”. Show Notes: ABC News "Menendez Brothers Attorney Asks For Reduced Sentence" - https://youtu.be/LVHxtnNXdTE?si=xzuvOljf1-QW4XB0 Inside Edition "Battle in On to Keep the Menendez Brothers from Being Released" - https://youtu.be/2URC…
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The brilliant Karla Sofía Gascón, groundbreaking star of ‘Emilia Pérez’! Catch my subtitled interview on YouTube or listen on Pop Culture Confidential. The trans actress is making history this awards season! She talks to me about the incredible reactions from audiences to ‘Emilia Pérez’, her own difficult and inspiring journey, how she’d love to st…
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Discussing Sarah Boone’s game playing and manipulation. Show Notes: CourtTV “Sarah Boone Takes the Stand” - https://www.youtube.com/live/Ekxvvw9uuG4?si=kiH-7uO78utOYKyU Court TV “Jorge Torres’ Family - ‘Sarah Boone is Calculated, Devious & Convining” - https://youtu.be/55AAmkQbea4?si=nn9zfB1qu6SQKm4f Court TV “Sarah Boone Calls for Mistrial Citing …
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DA Gascon announced he will ask a judge to re-sentence the Menendez brothers. Show Notes: Fox News "Gascon is Being Humiliated..." -https://www.foxnews.com/video/6363795875112 Fox News "Gascon Accused of Trying..." -https://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/news/la-da-gascon-accused-of-trying-to-generate-publicity-with-menendez-resentencing-recommendation/v…
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Examining how Sarah Boone’s own testimony contradicts her defense. Will the jury pick up on all of Boone’s tells? Show Notes: CourtTV "Sarah Boone Takes the Stand" - https://www.youtube.com/live/Ekxvvw9uuG4?si=kiH-7uO78utOYKyU Thank you Patrons! Jimmy Jay, Averil Meyer, Farriaz Amini, Jude Barnes, JenTheRN, Susan, Pepper Mings, Cuban Burn Nurse, Ki…
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With less than 2 weeks until the US election Christina is joined by journalist Chris Smith, contributing editor at Vanity Fair and best-selling author ofThe Daily Show (the Book), to discuss Harris and Trump's media strategies. They talk about the candidates many podcast interviews, media appearances and their messaging. If celebrity endorsements m…
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Examining how the public is being sold evil by the Menendez Brother’s public relations campaign. Show Notes: Gina G "Leslie Abramson Interview 1997" - https://youtu.be/yBi23rnh0CE?si=KwVcKmlKLiPpgsWa Interview with Erik Menendez's Ex-Girlfriend Tracy McEnaney -https://youtu.be/wQhEi9qX_8Q?si=2qqNUjGd3OneyDdA ExtraTV "Former Menendez Brothers Attorn…
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“Pamela Bozanich, the prosecutor who convicted the Menendez brothers speaks out in an interview. Also "Justice” for their relatives that murdered their other relatives the Menéndez family says before meeting in private with DA Gascon. Show Notes: Daily Mail "Menendez Brothers' Prosecutor Blasts..." -https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13966699…
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Were the adult children of Kitty & Jose Menendez, Lyle (age 21) and Erik (age 18) in fear for their lives on the night they murdered their parents? Show Notes: ABC7 "Menendez Brother's Uncle Says They Should Not Be Released" - https://youtu.be/W85osrfMO1Y?si=Hl9sf9IpERFuX1Vm Inside Edition "Menendez Brother's Uncle Says They Should Not Be Released"…
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As we are waiting an immenient announcement for Los Angeles DA George Gascon, I predict he will free the Menéndez Brothers for political gain. Show Notes: NBCLA "Charges Filed Against LA County DA Staff Member" - https://youtu.be/JYCZdUCMjVs?si=Tm327KVXwdhtQojr NBCLA "What Menendez Brothers Attorney Says..." - https://youtu.be/QCa4V2Sx-1A?si=d5DsFO…
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This is an encore episode (previously aired in Feb 2024) When Robert and Trude Steen's son Mats passed away at age 25 from a degenerative muscular disease they grieved over what they thought had been an isolated and lonely life but what they found out would change everything. Mats, a gamer known as 'Ibelin' in World of Warcraft, had despite his phy…
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Examining the STS podcast interview with former Lieutenant in the California Department of Corrections about his experience with the Menéndez Brothers. Show Notes: Brett Cooper "The Infamous Menendez Brothers Case..." -https://youtu.be/oDlxCMk-loA?si=mDd-u53CsV7t0tj9 STS "Former Menendez Brothers Guard Raises.." - https://www.youtube.com/live/x1Hfj…
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Rosie O’Donnell has become the mouthpiece for the convicted killers but was she manipulated? Show Notes: Psychology Today "When You Love Psychopaths..." -https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/head-games/202409/when-you-love-a-psychopath-4-phases-and-4-repercussions Bustle "9 Creepiest Techniques Sociopaths Use" -https://www.bustle.com/p/the-9-cre…
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The convicted killer brothers are all the rage! Let’s talk about it! Show Notes: AP Archive "Phil Spector's Lawyer Denies Defense Hid Evidence" -https://youtu.be/vPZqtcwyo4c?si=bPGesiydbRExGAa1 NewsNation "Rosie O'Donnell - Nobody Believed the Menendez Brothers" -https://youtu.be/3r6maEAVOJY?si=ILIp3T9JTayRN-wf Dominick Dunne "Justice" - https://a.…
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Talking about Judge Everett’s latest ruling. Show Notes: Court TV "Donna Adelson Keeps Charlie's Attorney" -https://youtu.be/AEmnboscYkc?si=-5r5ML8KTPzI5Zaq Carl Steinbeck "Judge Everett Clears His Court of Convicted Counsel" - https://www.youtube.com/live/KHOMW92o704?si=AgtxU-hSHafkbje5 Thank you Patrons! Averil Meyer, Farriaz Amini, Jude Barnes, …
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It's time for Pop Culture Confidential's first Oscar predictions episode of the season! Ryan McQuade, (Executive Editor @ AwardsWatch) joins Christina for a huge Academy Awards predictions show. With the Venice, Telluride & Toronto film festivals behind us what is the state of the race? What films are dominating the awards conversation? Ryan & Chri…
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As George Gascon review’s their case for a possible retrial let’s discuss how the Menendez brother’s told us everything about their real motive for murder. Show Notes: Menendez Trials "Erik Menendez Cross Examination" - https://youtu.be/nHxYKzxXg20?si=7JnsToE6ttmFr-dO Thank you Patrons! Averil Meyer, Farriaz Amini, Jude Barnes, JenTheRN, Susan, Pep…
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The "Dirty Sons of Pitches" are back with a new podcast segment, this time exploring anthology movies, hich tend to be very heavy in the horror genre. The guys are tackling perhaps the best known anthology movie also based upon one of the most famous television series of all time, 1983's "Twilight Zone" movie. Available on Apple and Spotify Episode…
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States Attorney Georgia Cappleman was caught on a hot mic at Wendi Adelson’s mother, Donna Adelson saying “Wendi, Wendi, Wendi. It’s all about you.” In this episode Roberta explains one possible meaning behind Ms. Cappleman’s remark. Show Notes: Tallahassee Democrat "Dan Markel Murder. Wendi Adelson Grilled As She Testifies" - https://youtu.be/tFrf…
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Discussing the dynamics of the Adelson family. Show Notes: Fanci Fiction "Charlie Adelson is Bad at Sex" - https://youtu.be/kUzqcOTpUGg?si=WsFVk2KmfMjxK_uC True Lifestyles "Donna Adelson's Prison Visits.." -https://youtu.be/vUSrahvQ0jM?si=GWo58bzyj5_6JTV6 Roberta Glass "The Maestro" - https://youtu.be/ynhXioMTkCk?si=TpV6BSR9l0tufNMt Pretty Lies & A…
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Christina had the honor of interviewing the brilliant Ken Leung! This bonus episode includes their previously unaired talk about the season finale of 'Industry' now that the episode has aired. Christina is joined by actor Ken Leung for this wide ranging conversation! Ken Leung is electrifying in his role as Eric on Industry (HBO Max) which takes pl…
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Ryan McQuade (AwardsWatch) joins Christina to talk about the big film & movie news of the week! They talk about Saturday Night Live season 50's election cast (which includes Maya Rudolph as Kamala Harris and Dana Carvey as Joe Biden), Coppola's 'Megalopolis' and 'The Brutalist' written & directed by Brady Corbet. Learn more about your ad choices. V…
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While the "Dirty Sons of Pitches" are planning when to record next, check out Ben's other podcast he records regularly with his brother George, "Saturday Night Jive," where the guys usually discuss movies and matters related to the long-running late-night staple, "Staurday Night Live." However, with this episode, the guys try and make sense of the …
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Just having a fun get together. Thank you Patrons! Averil Meyer, Farriaz Amini, Jude Barnes, JenTheRN, Susan, Pepper Mings, Cuban Burn Nurse, Kimberly Lovelace, Jeri Falk, Victoria Devenish, Penni Miller, Barb Nauman, Janet Gardner, Lily Benjamin, Debbie S, Jil, Jeff Meadors, B Rabbit, Theresa Parrino, Sanny O’Brien, DSamlam, Janet Gardner, Suzanne…
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From original posting: "The "Dirty Sons of Pitches" welcome back special guest and "Saturday Night Jive" podcaster George who has devised a special game just for them. He's been eager for weeks to talk about the strange experience that is "The Book of Henry" and has come up with a game to best illustrate the even more strange paths the movie takes.…
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Let’s talk about the evidence against her and the advantages/disadvantages to taking a deal? Show Notes: WCTV Eyewitness News “Live: State Attorney Jack Campbell Discusses Donna Adelson Trial” - https://www.youtube.com/live/M4v9sG-h... WTXL Tallahassee “Alex Morris Donna Adelson’s Lead Counsel Discusses Next Steps” - • Donna Adelson's new lead coun…
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“This is a nightmare for [the Markel family].” Jack Campbell remarks about Donna Adelson’s trial disaster as Dan Rashbaum resigned from the case on the first day of the trial! Show Notes: WCTV Eyewitness News “Live: State Attorney Jack Campbell Discusses Donna Adelson Trial” - https://www.youtube.com/live/M4v9sG-h57g?si=6XayaDx9e4fx4ouJ WTXL Tallah…
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The "Dirty Sons of Pitches" might have finally met their match when it comes to the closer of their Flop Era series, examining the most notorious flops and fiascos in film history. This week it's the dud that became infamous and recognizeable just by name alone -- it's 1987's "Ishtar"! How bad can a movie be starring Waren Beatty and Dustin Hoffman…
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Ryan McQuade (Executive Editor AwardsWatch) joins Christina to review and discuss the new body horror film 'The Substance' from writer/director Coralie Fargeat. The film stars Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley & Dennis Quaid. Spoilers! Plus 'Musical-fishing'! Why are studios hiding the fact that their movies are musicals in their marketing campaigns and…
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Deputy DA John "The King of the Cold Cases" Lewin talks about his epic takedown of memory expert Dr. Elizabeth Loftus. Lewin's 2012 and 2022 cross-examination of Dr. Loftus was so sucessful that it was repeated in part in the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell, Elizabeth Troconis and Harvey Weinstein where Loftus testified for the defense. Audio Engineer a…
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Donna Adelson is ready for her close-up as her trial is set to start this Tuesday. Let’s talk about what to expect. Show Notes - Tallahassee Democrat “Donna Adelson’s Trial Will Test Prosecutors, Defense Attorneys” - https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2024/09/13/dan-markel-murder-legal-analysis-ahead-of-donna-adelson-trial/75188649007/?fbclid=I…
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Examining the way Charlie & Donna experience the court system. Show Notes: Pretty Lies & Alibis "#charliesadelson & Donna Adelson Complain About the Prosecutor and More" - https://youtu.be/I-LUbvYvWDE?si=h3ywi3cRNWXFHdTk Law & Crime Trials "State Hammers Charlie Adelson in Hitman Conspiracy Murder Trial Cross-Examination" - https://youtu.be/JZA60OD…
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We heard some interesting stuff at Donna Adelson’s hearing. Let’s talk about it! Show Notes: Roberta Glass True Crime Report "Donna Adelson's Pre-Trial Hearing" -https://www.youtube.com/live/CvRRwLLNn0w?si=Xhmbd-NiQBnGF1aI Thank you Patrons! Susan, Pepper Mings, Cuban Burn Nurse, Kimberly Lovelace, Jeri Falk, Victoria Devenish, Penni Miller, Barb N…
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DonnaAdelson #MurderOfDanMarkel Ben Graber is back and speak out for the “innocence” of Charlie and Donna Adelson. Oh yeah, and he’s got a theory. Show Notes: Florida Politics "Ben Graber Reconnects With Adelson Family After Long Hiatus" -https://floridapolitics.com/archives/646905-ben-graber-reconnects-with-adelson-family-after-long-hiatus-to-fiel…
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Paige Kaneb of the North California Innocence Project is under hot water for allegations that she had an undisclosed romance with an incarcerated murderer and offered him half of the settlement money to free her client, a convicted killer. Show Notes: San Francisco Standard “A Prison Romance, A Recanted Jailhouse Confessions & Broken Promises” - ht…
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It's a huge fall season for SNL! Saturday Night Live will be back for its 50th season on September 23rd and Jason Reitman's movie 'Saturday Night', (about the first ever SNL episode in 1975) premieres in October. Christina is honored to have Alan Zweibel on the show. Alan is an original SNL writer and a 5 time Emmy awards winner. (Josh Brener plays…
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Someone tipped off the Feds about Donna Adelson’s “vacation”. Show Notes: Deep Dive True Crime "Donna Adelson Hearing Reaction + Finish Reading..." - https://www.youtube.com/live/mSzvi_EbyXs?si=UySMJxExezy4QKJq T hank you Patrons! Pepper Mings, Cuban Burn Nurse, Kimberly Lovelace, Jeri Falk, Victoria Devenish, Penni Miller, Barb Nauman, Janet Gardn…
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In an in-camera meeting yesterday, Donna Adelson’s lawyers argued that Donna’s estranged son Robert Adelson should not testify in her upcoming trial for the murder of FSU law professor Dan Markel. Show Notes: Deep Dive True Crime "Donna Adelson's Secretive Motion Regarding Her Son" -https://youtu.be/FFPPiMYR2xo?si=collHi8U_pR0z3bt Law & Crime "Adel…
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The "Dirty Sons of Pitches" are nearing their limit with The Flop Era, where they look at some of the biggest fiascos and failures of Hollywood's modern history, but it's taking its toll, and 2011's "Mars Needs Moms" might just be the most expensive awful-looking movie of all time, one of those ate aughts mo-cap animated films that were canned afte…
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#wendiadelson #donnaadelson A rare hotmic moment from Georgia Cappleman at Donna Adelson’s hearing reveals Wendi Adelson is indeed in the Prosecution’s crosshairs. Thank you to Murder By Maestro for improving the audio quality on this clip! Show Notes: Law & Crime "Adelson Matriarch Murder Trial" - https://www.youtube.com/live/IeB7DetSUww?si=yQQnmA…
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One of Wendi’s friends cut ties with Wendi and made contact with the prosecution team. This ex-friend is set to testify at Donna’s trial. Show Notes: Deep Dive True Crime “The Admirable Betrayal of Wendi Adelson” - https://youtu.be/DSVxS4VAwRY?si=R5PMulytYAFODIpN The Verge "Meet Orin Snyder..." - https://www.theverge.com/2013/6/10/4407682/meet-orin…
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Christina joins The AwardsWatch Podcast to discuss their reactions to the films at the 51st Telluride Film Festival! On episode 250 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson, Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello, and special guest Christina Birro of Pop Culture Confidential come together The 2…
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What a difference a year makes! Let’s talk about Donna Adelson’s hearings Thank you, Patrons! Penni Miller, Barb Nauman, Janet Gardner, Lily Benjamin, Debbie S, Jil, Jeff Meadors, B Rabbit, Theresa Parrino, Sanny O’Brien, DSamlam, Janet Gardner, Suzanne Kniffin, Iriana Campbell, Jennifer Klearman, Patricia Linz, Nancy, Judy Brown, Pat Brooks, Linda…
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"The "Dirty Sons of Pitches" are finalizing their double-feature breakdown of the "Alien" franchise, this time focusing on the more action-oriented entries, 1986's "Aliens" for the Classic film entry and 1997's "Alien: Resurrection" for the Cult film entry. You may be surprised which of the two Ben prefers. Available on Apple and Spotify Episode 29…
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