From two men deep in the heart of Texas, listen as Ben &amp; Michael will go head to head on a topic about film and encourage you to talk about the topic with your friends as well! Produced by Michael Andrew Dinan, and Benjamin Treviño. Created by T.M Lein, &amp; Michael Andrew Dinan. Music is by Jared Walker, and logo is by Corbin Climer.

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Michael and Ben sit down this week to discuss the new adaptations of &#39;Dracula&#39; and &#39;Wuthering Heights&#39;, then talk about their 10 favorite action movies! Produced by Benjamin Treviño and Michael Andrew Dinan Edited by Michael Andrew Dinan Created by T.M Lein and Michael Andrew Dinan Music by Jared Walker NOTICE: Neither host gives permission for their likeness and/or voices to be used in AI generated material. Be sure to subscribe and check out the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts

Season 3, Episode 5: Our Top 10 Favorite Action Movies

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Michael and Ben sit down this week to discuss the life and work of Roger Allers &amp; all he brought to the medium of film &amp; animation. Produced by Benjamin Treviño and Michael Andrew Dinan Edited by Michael Andrew Dinan Created by T.M Lein and Michael Andrew Dinan Music by Jared Walker NOTICE: Neither host gives permission for their likeness and/or voices to be used in AI generated material. Be sure to subscribe and check out the show on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts

Season 3, Episode 4: A tribute to Roger Allers

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Join Ben and Michael as they talk about their first reactions to this years Oscar nominations! Produced by Benjamin Treviño and Michael Andrew Dinan Edited by Michael Andrew Dinan Created by T.M Lein and Michael Andrew Dinan Music by Jared Walker NOTICE: Neither host gives permission for their likeness and/or voices to be used in AI generated material. Be sure to subscribe and check out the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts

Season 3, Episode 3: Our thoughts on The Oscar Nominations

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Join Ben and Michael as they talk about their most anticipated movies of 2026! Produced by Benjamin Treviño and Michael Andrew Dinan Edited by Michael Andrew Dinan Created by T.M Lein and Michael Andrew Dinan Music by Jared Walker NOTICE: Neither host gives permission for their likeness and/or voices to be used in AI generated material. Be sure to subscribe and check out the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts

Season 3, Episode 2: Our most anticipated movies of 2026!

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Join Ben and Michael as they discuss 2025 and what worked for them, what didn&#39;t, and how much fun they had this year! Produced by Benjamin Treviño and Michael Andrew Dinan Edited by Michael Andrew Dinan Created by T.M Lein and Michael Andrew Dinan NOTICE: Neither host gives permission for their likeness and/or voices to be used in AI generated material. Be sure to subscribe!

Friends On Film Season 3, Episode 1: Our Worst, Best, and Favorites of 2025

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In this episode, Ben &amp; Michael go through the movies they saw this Summer, including &#39;Superman&#39; &amp; &#39;The War Of The Worlds&#39;! Recorded with: Neewer 700 condenser Mic. &amp; Fifine Mic. NOTICE: Neither host gives permission for their voice or likenesses to be recreated with generative AI.

Season 2, Episode 5- Looking back on the Summer of 2025

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In this episode, Michael &amp; Ben review Pixar&#39;s &#34;Elio&#34; and then discuss their favorite worlds built in movies and television.Recorded with: Neewer 700 condenser Mic. &amp; Fifine Mic.NOTICE: Neither host gives permission for their voice or likenesses to be recreated with generative AI.

Season 2, Episode 4: Our favorite movie worlds

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This week on &#34;Friends On Film&#34; Ben &amp; Michael review Wes Anderson&#39;s &#34;The Phoenician Scheme&#34;, The live action remake of &#34;How To Train Your Dragon&#34;, then discuss their 5 most anticipated movies coming out this summer! ‘The Phoenician Scheme’ Review: 1:20-9:14 ‘How To Train Your Dragon Remake’ Review: 9:14-17:01  Ben’s 5th anticipated Summer Movie: 17:40 Michael’s 5th anticipated Summer Movie: 21:15 Ben’s 4th anticipated Summer Movie: 23:58 Michael’s 4th anticipated Summer Movie: 28:31 Ben’s 3rd anticipated Summer Movie: 31:19  Michael’s 3rd and Ben’s 2nd anticipated Summer Movie: 36:38 Michael’s 2nd anticipated Summer Movie: 42:33 Ben &amp; Michael’s 1st anticipated Summer Movie: 48:26 NOTICE: Neither of the hosts gives permission or consent for their voices or likeness to be re-generated with the use of AI technology. Failure to recognize this may result in legal action.

Season 2, Episode 3- "Phoenician Scheme", "HTTYD" & 5 anticipated summer movies!

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(Originally released 02/23/2025)Today on &#39;Friends On Film&#39;, Ben &amp; Michael talk about &#34;Captain America: Brave New World&#34;, The Rock in Martin Scorsese’s next movie, and then discuss the 2025 Oscar season! 01:58- Captain America Spoiler Free Review &amp; Discussion14:58- The Rock in Martin Scorsese’s next movie discussion23:33- Beginning our Oscar Discussion! What did we not see just yet?26:18- Emilia Perez discussion40:00- A Complete Unknown discussion48:12- The Substance discussion55:03- Wicked Part I discussion01:04:40- The Brutalist discussion01:11:16- Anora discussion01:15:19- Conclave discussion01:19:09- Dune Part II discussion01:24:40- Who we want to win (almost) each category/final discussions01:37:20- Michael gushes about Animated Feature NOTICE: Neither one of the two hosts gives permission or consent for their voices or likeness to be re-generated with the use of AI technology. Failure to recognize this may result in legal action.

Season 2, Episode 2- The 2025 Oscar Discussion

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(Originally released 02/01/2025)In this episode, Ben &amp; Michael redo everything and re-record their first episode of the year (Thanks Michael...). They talk about what the one movie they didn&#39;t like in 2024 and three movies they did! Also, they briefly talk about what they&#39;re looking forward too in 2025!  NOTICE: Any AI voice language modeling of either host is STRICTLY prohibited without their explicit consent. Refusal to accept this notice could result in potential legal action.

Season 2, Episode 1- A look back at 2024

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Originally released: 11/01/2024 In this catch-up episode, Michael &amp; Ben sit down and discuss the recent box office failure of the second &#34;Joker&#34; movie, the &#34;Wicked&#34; poster debacle, issues behind the Amazon Prime show &#34;The Edge Of Sleep&#34;, and cap it off with reviews for &#34;The Wild Robot&#34; &amp; &#34;Megalopolis&#34;! 00:45- Intro01:45- &#34;Joker 2&#34; discussion17:40- &#34;Wicked&#34; poster discussion29:30- &#34;The Edge Of Sleep&#34; discussion/review46:05- &#34;The Wild Robot&#34; review01:02:54- &#34;Megalopolis&#34; review01:14:15- Outro

Season 1, Episode 8: Wicked Posters, The Wild Robot, and Megalopolis OH MY!

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In this (totally not late!) episode, Michael and Ben discuss the announcements and trailers at D23, and go over what Disney is up too over the next couple of years. Be sure follow us on Instagram @friends_on_film2023

Season 1, Episode 7: D23

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Continuing on from last week, Ben &amp; Michael continue to rank the Disney live-action remakes &amp; even give a few suggestions as to what they would like to see remade.

Season 1, Episode 6: Disney Live-Action Remakes Ranking Part II

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In this first part of two, Michael &amp; Ben take on the task of looking at every remake from Disney since 2010 &amp; give their thoughts on them!This episode is written by Michael Andrew Dinan and Benjamin Treviño, Produced by Michael Andrew Dinan &amp; Benjamin Treviño, executive produced by T.M Lein, Music by Jared Walker, and Logo by Corbin Climer.

Season 1, Episode 5: Disney Live-Action Remake Ranking PART I

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In this episode, Ben &amp; Michael get a little more serious as they discuss what they like and don&#39;t like about modern film criticism sharing stories, moments, and even personal growth over the years diving into what might be a pretty controversial topic. Remember to follow us on instagram @friends_on_film2023 and to share your thoughts as well!

Season 1, Episode 4: What We Like & Don't Like About Modern Film Criticism

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In this week&#39;s episode, Ben &amp; Michael get close by discussing their five favorite romantic couples in movies, and Ben tries to avoid the awkwardness of where Michael chose to record this week...

Season 1, Episode 3: Our Favorite Movie Couples

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In this episode, Ben &amp; Michael react to this year&#39;s Academy Awards nominees, and Ben continues to simp for &#39;Poor Things&#39;. If you like this episode, then leave a like &amp; subscribe! Be sure to also follow us on instagram @friends_on_film2023

Season 1, Episode 2: The 2024 Academy Awards nominations reaction

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In their inaugural episode, Ben &amp; Michael sit down with one another to discuss their best, worst, and favorites of the year... it does not go as planned...

Season 1, Episode 1: The Best, Worst, & Favorites Of 2023!

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In this week&#39;s episode, Teddy &amp; Michael discuss what they&#39;re looking forward too in the upcoming year! Be sure to let them know what you&#39;re looking forward too as well on Instagram @friends_on_film2023

Our Most Anticipated Movies Of 2023

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In this week&#39;s episode, Teddy &amp; Michael brave through the lists of romantic movies, and see if they can find love in them.Be sure to follow us on instagram @friends_on_film2023

The Valentine's Day Watches

From two men deep in the heart of Texas, listen as Ben & Michael will go head to head on a topic about film and encourage you to talk about the topic with your friends as well! Produced by Michael Andrew Dinan, and Benjamin Treviño. Created by T.M Lein, & Michael Andrew Dinan. Music is by Jared Walker, and logo is by Corbin Climer.