Best Michael James Benson Podcasts (2024)

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Drag Road Trips: The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert / To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! 1:53:12

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This is episode 52 of Top Notch Nonsense…one the way to perform. Hope everyone has had a great Pride Month and to celebrate we are going over The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert from 1994 starring Terence Stamp, Hugo Weaving and Guy Pearce. As well as the 1995 film To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar starring Wesley Snipes…

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Hopper Connection Vol. 2: The Hot Spot / The Paperboy 1:43:21

10h ago1:43:21

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Hello and welcome to Episode 51 of Top Notch Nonsense...Sun Fried Noirs. Don Johnson “The Drifter” gets in over his head in The Hot Spot with Jennifer Connelly while Nicole Kidman lusts after John Cusack with Matthew McConaughey (alumnus of Top Notch Nonsense “Texas Chainsaw Massacre The Next Generation) taking notes and Zac Efron pines for Nicole …

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SNL Gender & Family Issue Comedies: It's Pat / Stuart Saves His Family 2:39:56

1d ago2:39:56

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Welcome to episode 50 of Top Notch Nonsense: 90’s SNL Comedies making observed bad jokes and points about addiction, gender, narcissism, generational trauma, among other topics. Unexpectedly crass and sad jokes. There’s more talk about peeing than what we were expecting. One of these two comedies is actually a comedy. This week’s films are 1994’s I…

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JBCH: Edge of Darkness, Episode Four (Martin Campbell, 1985) 57:49

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Our heroes check out Episode 4 of Martin Campbells' EDGE OF DARKNESS! Twitter: @007CocktailHr IG: @jbchpod Track Name: "Spy And Die" Music By: Jay Man @ https://ourmusicbox.com/ Official "OurMusicBox" YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://…

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Dennis Hopper Connection Vol. 1 - Night Tide / Under The Skin 1:28:31

7d ago1:28:31

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Episode 49 of the Top Notch Nonsense Podcast features young men following their d**ks into the dark void. They just can't handle the supernatural femininity. One of this week’s films are connected to Dennis Hopper in some way and connected to each other. They are Night Tide from 1961 also starring Linda Lawson & Luana Anders as well as the 2013 fil…

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James Polchin - Shadow Men 34:14

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On the morning of May 16, 1922, a young man's body was found on a desolate road in Westchester County. The victim was penniless ex-sailor Clarence Peters. Walter Ward, the handsome scion of the family that owned the largest chain of bread factories in the country, confessed to the crime as an act of self-defense against a violent gang of "shadow me…

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Master Creator Series: Julie Brown - Medusa: Dare To Be Truthful / Attack of the 5 Foot 2 Women 1:26:41

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Welcome to episode 48 of Top Notch Nonsense… Master Creator Series: Julie Brown Celeb Parodies - Medusa: Dare To Be Truthful / Attack of the 5 Foot 2 Women When a 90’s icon tries to be other icons, it’s a funny time. Today's films both feature that ICON of the 90’s Julie Brown and are 1991’s Mockumentary Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful and 1994’s Attac…

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JBCH: Edge of Darkness, Episode Three (Martin Campbell, 1985) 1:00:18

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Our heroes check out Episode 3 of Martin Campbells' EDGE OF DARKNESS! Twitter: @007CocktailHr IG: @jbchpod Track Name: "Spy And Die" Music By: Jay Man @ https://ourmusicbox.com/ Official "OurMusicBox" YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://…

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Arthur Kane - The Last Story 26:08

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THE LAST STORY: The Murder of an Investigative Journalist in Las Vegas is an exclusive deep dive into a chilling true tale of sex, ambition, retribution, and homicide. Jeff German, a veteran Las Vegas Review-Journal investigative reporter, was no stranger to controversy or the danger of his work. For more than four decades, he wrote stories relentl…

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Master Director Series: Tobe Hooper - Lifeforce / I’m Dangerous Tonight. 1:45:34

19d ago1:45:34

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Yes i know what you're thinking is this the 3rd episode in a roaw about E.T type people..... Maybe but who cares. Apparently, aliens want your juices and cloaks do too. This week's films both come from director Tobe Hooper. First, Lifeforce from 1985 starring Steve Railsback, Peter Firth and Frank Finlay. As well as the 1990 made-for-television sup…

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Cruel Family Horror: Flowers in the Attic 1:33:10

22d ago1:33:10

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There is something wrong with everyone's family. HOPEFULLYYYY it's not what happens in this story. This week we are visiting two versions of Flowers In The Attic. One from 1987 starring Victoria Tennant, Kristy Swanson and Jeb Stuart Adams. The second is the 2014 Lifetime movie version starring Heather Graham, Ellen Burstyn and Kiernan Shipka. *SPO…

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The Fall Guy with David Leitch and Jerry Zucker (Ep. 483) 28:59

22d ago28:59

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Director David Leitch discusses his new film, The Fall Guy, with fellow Director Jerry Zucker in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses striking a balance with the tension between jokes and action sequences, working with his actors to allow space for improvisation, and filming a meta-narrative feature that reveal…

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Remakes of the 50’s Vol. 2: Runaway Daughters / Jailbreakers / Cool and The Crazy / Invaders From Mars 1:49:57

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Remake Roundup and More Aliens. What else is there to say? This episode’s films are from the Rebel Highway Series on Showtime, Runaway Daughters, Jailbreakers and Cool and the Crazy all from 1994s THENNNN Invaders From Mars from 1953 and 1986. As always SPOILERS abound and this is NSFW for most audiences. CREDITS: Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick …

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Stephen King Adaptations: The Night Flier / Dreamcatcher 2:37:08

29d ago2:37:08

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Low or high budget, you can definitely go wrong with these horror movies. This week’s films are all based on the works of Stephen King. First, The Night Flier from 1997 starring Miguel Ferrer, Julie Entwisle and Dan Monahan AND 2003’s Dreamcatcher starring Morgan Freeman, Thomas Jane and Jason Lee. As always SPOILERS abound and this is NSFW for mos…

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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga with George Miller and Edgar Wright (Ep. 482) 41:39

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Director George Miller discusses his new film, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, with fellow Director Edgar Wright in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses utilizing Unreal Engine in his storyboarding process, utilizing a mixture of authentic locations and digital effects to achieve his vision, and the evolution of the s…

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JBCH: Edge of Darkness, Episode Two (Martin Campbell, 1985) 59:54

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Our heroes continue to be engrossed by Martin Campbells' calling card to Hollywood and Bondage, EDGE OF DARKNESS! Twitter: @007CocktailHr IG: @jbchpod Track Name: "Spy And Die" Music By: Jay Man @ https://ourmusicbox.com/ Official "OurMusicBox" YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attrib…

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Poolman with Chris Pine and Patty Jenkins (Ep. 481) 32:19

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Director Chris Pine discusses his new film, Poolman, with fellow Director Patty Jenkins in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses working with Actors as a Director who came from acting, his preference of shooting on film instead of digital, and learning to be intuitive when working with a small budget.The film te…

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Power with Yance Ford and Kristi Jacobson (Ep. 480) 38:43

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Director Yance Ford discusses his new film, Power, with fellow Director Kristi Jacobson in a Q&A at the DGA theater in New York. In the conversation, he discusses the endeavor of going through hundreds of years of archival material, how he wanted to challenge the notion of traditional experts in a documentary by approaching people from police-impac…

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes with Wes Ball and Barry Jenkins (Ep. 479) 25:49

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Director Wes Ball discusses his new film, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, with fellow Director Barry Jenkins in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses the importance of mis-en-scene and notes taken from his time helming the Maze Runner series, working in a production that relied heavily on mocap and digital re…

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Master Director Series: Steven Soderberg - Mental Health Thrillers: Side Effects / Unsane 2:40:23

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This week we have the another installment of the Master Director Series right here on Top Notch Nonsense. This time we are featuring Steven Soderberg. Ladies battling their worst instincts and others while popping pills and glaring at bad ex-boyfriends and stalkers. This week's films are Side Effects from 2013 starring Jude Law, Rooney Mara, Cather…

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Fighting Your Brain In The ’60’s: David and Lisa / Charly 2:33:20

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What is there to say about what psychiatrists and scientists do to disturbed humans. These two truly TRIGGERED Michael. Very angry at the “Normals” in these movies. A couple of words about VHS 85, no one will save you, A Haunting in Venice. This week's films are David and Lisa from 1962 starring Keir Dullea, Janet Margolin and Howard Da Silva AND 1…

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Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa with Lucy Walker and Ondi Timoner (Ep. 478) 44:53

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Director Lucy Walker discusses her new film, Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa, with fellow Director Ondi Timoner in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, she discusses comparing and contrasting the act of mountain climbing with the struggle of personal life, exploring Lhakpa’s children’s arcs to add to the stakes…

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JBCH: Edge of Darkness, Episode One (Martin Campbell, 1985) 59:29

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Our heroes take a step back from the mid-nineties to 1985, to check out Martin Campbells' calling card to Hollywood and Bondage, EDGE OF DARKNESS! Twitter: @007CocktailHr IG: @jbchpod Track Name: "Spy And Die" Music By: Jay Man @ https://ourmusicbox.com/ Official "OurMusicBox" YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox License for commer…

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The Idea of You with Michael Showalter and Kay Cannon (Ep. 477) 31:51

2M ago31:51

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Director Michael Showalter discusses his new film, The Idea of You, with fellow Director Kay Cannon in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses the in-depth process of casting the Hayes character, working with a songwriter who writes for real pop bands to make a full soundtrack, and taking care to craft a realistic…

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The Greatest Hits with Ned Benson and Marc Webb (Ep. 476) 29:02

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Director Ned Benson discusses his new film, The Greatest Hits, with fellow Director Marc Webb in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses filming at landmark Los Angeles locations to ingrain the city as part of the story, working with the cinematographer to artistically convey the time traveling sequences, and work…

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JBCH: James Bond 007 - The Duel (video game) 34:37

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Our heroes check out Timothy Dalton's last 'appearance' in Bond-related media! Twitter: @007CocktailHr IG: @jbchpod Track Name: "Spy And Die" Music By: Jay Man @ https://ourmusicbox.com/ Official "OurMusicBox" YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)…

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Rando Giallo Vol. 2 : Number 9 In Common - The Killer Reserved Nine Seats / Nine Guests For A Crime 1:33:17

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They all hate each other. They all F**K each other; They nearly all are scared for each other when they all start to feel the demise. These 2 pictures are if Agatha Christie mystery story and a “Melrose Place” episode had seeeexxxxxxx….like most Giallos. This week's films are 1974's The Killer Reserved Nine Seats starring Rosanna Schiaffino, Chris …

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Sasquatch Sunset with David Zellner, Nathan Zellner and James Ponsoldt (Ep. 475) 31:18

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Directors David and Nathan Zellner discuss their new film, Sasquatch Sunset, with fellow Director James Ponsoldt in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, they discuss working with actors who are performing in full makeup, their use of live animals throughout the film, and utilizing a score that integrates the sounds of natur…

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Master Actor Series: De Niro Paycheck Thrillers With a Bad Twist - Hide and Seek / Red Lights 2:34:43

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Two more movies that prove that De Niro can be a fascinating performer in twisty, convoluted, 21st century genre trash. This week's films are Hide and Seek from 2005 starring OBVIOUSLY, De Niro as well as Dakota Fanning, Famke Janssen and Elisabeth Shue. PLUS, 2012's Red Lights with Cillian Murphy, Sigourney Weaver and De Niro. As always SPOILERS a…

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JBCH: Michael France's GoldenEye (Part 2) 1:03:17

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Special guest Bill Koenig of the Spy Command joins the show to discuss Bond 17 and the franchises' struggles in the early nineties. Twitter: @007CocktailHr IG: @jbchpod Track Name: "Spy And Die" Music By: Jay Man @ https://ourmusicbox.com/ Official "OurMusicBox" YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox License for commercial use: Creat…

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John Ferriso - All in a day's work: An officer's accounts 20 years NYPD 40:24

2M ago40:24

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Alan R Warren & David North-Martino Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In the Land of Saints and Sinners with Robert Lorenz and Brian Helgeland (Ep. 474) 31:45

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Director Robert Lorenz discusses his new film, In the Land of Saints and Sinners, with fellow Director Brian Helgeland in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses retaining the film’s authenticity in its Irish cast and texture of its 1970s setting, balancing the tone with moments of humor and severity, and using la…

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Matthew Richer - Kurt Cobain Update: Tom Grant 42:42

3M ago42:42

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Matthew Richer, coauthor of the book ' Kurt Cobain Murder or Suicide, You Decide' Talked updates and about all of the untruths of his coauthor Tom Grant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Teen Girls Are The Worst: Heathers / Jawbreakers 3:27:08

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Are you going on a long trip? If so, this is the episode to put on because this is as long as the last Scorsese movie, so focus on the road or lay back on your couch. This episode goes over some of the most heartless/beloved young women characters we’ve covered on the podcast. This week's films are Heathers from 1988 starring Winona Ryder, Christia…

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Immaculate with Michael Mohan and Adam Robitel (Ep. 473) 33:44

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Director Michael Mohan discusses his new film, Immaculate, with fellow Director Adam Robitel in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses how his personal background played into his making of the film, his creative partnership with actress Sydney Sweeney on and off the camera, and using Italian locations to try and …

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Hey Leave Me & My Girl Alone: Pacific Heights / Unlawful Entry 2:38:27

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Early 90’s thrillers where you try to protect your lady but it’s VERY challenging. It's strange how much time is spent on dealing with people who don’t know how to handle their money, Happy Tax Month Everybody! This week's films are 1990's Pacific Heights staring Melanie Griffith, Matthew Modine and Michael Keaton as well as Unlawful Entry from 199…

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A Silent Armageddon & Light of My Death (comics) PLUS Condorman (1981) 1:20:52

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Tim is joined by special guest Mike Scott (Adkins Undisputed, Action For Everyone) to discuss two very different takes on the comic book James Bond in A Silent Armageddon & Light of My Death. Twitter: @007CocktailHr IG: @jbchpod Track Name: "Spy And Die" Music By: Jay Man @ https://ourmusicbox.com/ Official "OurMusicBox" YouTube Channel: http://www…

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How to Appear More Trustworthy through Nonverbal Communication, Throwback with Dr. Abbie Maroño, Ep #446 39:09

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According to Dr. Abbie Maroño, someone judges whether or not they can trust you within 33 milliseconds of meeting you. Once they’ve made their observation, they’ll spend every interaction looking for cues to confirm what they felt (correct or not). So how do you convey trustworthiness? Through nonverbal communication. Dr. Abbie Maroño shares her #1…

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The Prank with Maureen Bharoocha and Lena Khan (Ep. 472) 32:45

3M ago32:45

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Director Maureen Bharoocha discusses her new film, The Prank, with fellow Director Lena Khan in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, she discusses the influence of Hitchcock and Heathers on her tone, utilizing the score to control tension throughout the film, and working with Rita Moreno to portray the Actor in her first vi…

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