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Ben Pearson @benpears.bsky.social · 5d

Not sure if this qualifies, but Matthew Vaughn replaced Bryan Singer as the director of X-Men: First Class in May of 2010, and the movie came out in June of 2011.

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popculturedcast.bsky.social @popculturedcast.bsky.social · 6d

On our latest episode, Brad talks about #johncandyilikeme, HT raves about #martysupreme, BJ saw the 4K restoration of John Woo’s action masterpiece #thekiller, and Ben talks about turning 40. That’s just the tip of the iceberg! Join us at Patreon.com/popcultured for much more.

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Matt Zoller Seitz @mattzollerseitz.bsky.social · 8d

The only truly ethical response that a self-described artist can make. Anything else is a betrayal of one's colleagues.

Hypervisible @hypervisible.blacksky.app · 8d

“I am not interested, nor will I ever be interested. I'm 61, and I hope to be able to remain uninterested in using it at all until I croak. ... The other day, somebody wrote me an email, said, ‘What is your stance on AI?’ And my answer was very short. I said, ‘I'd rather die.’” 🫡

Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro says 'I'd rather die' than use generative AI

Del Toro's new Frankenstein adaption reimagines Mary Shelley's 1818 Gothic novel. Frankenstein was like a tech bro: "creating something without considering the consequences," he explains.

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Ben Pearson @benpears.bsky.social · 17d

Genuine question: why are studios still casting Jared Leto? @ryanscottwrites.bsky.social crunched the numbers, and it just doesn't make any sense. Subscribe to hear our #boxoffice breakdown of #TronAres: www.patreon.com/posts/box-of...

Box Office: Why Are Studios Still Casting Jared Leto? | Pop Cultured

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popculturedcast.bsky.social @popculturedcast.bsky.social · 21d

The latest (free!) episode of Pop Cultured is a big one, touching on Guillermo Del Toro’s #frankenstein, #halloween #horror nights, the musical version of #backtothefuture, and much more. Head to Patreon.com/popcultured for ad-free, exclusive episodes!

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Ben Pearson @benpears.bsky.social · Sep 8

On this week's episode of Movies! Now More Than Ever, @ryanscottwrites.bsky.social and I break down #TheConjuringLastRites' extraordinary opening weekend. Subscribe to hear the full conversation! www.patreon.com/posts/box-of...

Box Office: The Conjuring: Last Rites Breaks A Major Record, Hamilton Takes Its Shot, and More | Pop Cultured

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Ben Pearson @benpears.bsky.social · Sep 8

On this week's episode of Movies! Now More Than Ever, @ryanscottwrites.bsky.social and I break down #TheConjuringLastRites' extraordinary opening weekend. Subscribe to hear the full conversation! www.patreon.com/posts/box-of...

Box Office: The Conjuring: Last Rites Breaks A Major Record, Hamilton Takes Its Shot, and More | Pop Cultured

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Ben Pearson @benpears.bsky.social · Sep 2

On this week's episode of Movies! Now More Than Ever, @ryanscottwrites.bsky.social and I talk about the Labor Day weekend's box office numbers. Subscribe on Patreon to check it out! www.patreon.com/posts/box-of...

Box Office: Weapons Returns To Number 1, The Toxic Avenger Fails, and More | Pop Cultured

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Jon Bois @jonbois.bsky.social · Sep 1

film flubs: in the movie spartacus (1960), several different characters identify themselves as spartacus. this scene was mistakenly left in the final cut of the film

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Ben Pearson @benpears.bsky.social · Sep 1

I did a full franchise rewatch a few years ago, and this take is correct.

Matt Zoller Seitz @mattzollerseitz.bsky.social · Sep 1

That five, maybe six of them are actually good movies

And I've seen 'em all and will gladly watch more!

MI6 - Home of James Bond @mi6hq.bsky.social · Aug 31

What is your most controversial James Bond opinion?

(These may be discussed in a future podcast)

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Ben Pearson @benpears.bsky.social · Aug 30

Subscribe at Patreon.com/popcultured and check out all the stuff we’re doing! If you like movies, TV, books, food, and the occasional theme park dispatch, I think you’ll like it. (Plus, there are weekly box office episodes!)

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popculturedcast.bsky.social @popculturedcast.bsky.social · Aug 23

Tired of mindlessly clicking through all your streaming services looking for something to watch? Our latest episode provides some curated recommendations for you. Listen in at patreon.com/popcultured #movies

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Ben Pearson @benpears.bsky.social · Aug 19

Here's the latest episode of Movies, Now More Than Ever!, a box office-centric podcast I do with @ryanscottwrites.bsky.social that's under our Pop Cultured banner. If you're interested in box office analysis, subscribe and check it out! www.patreon.com/posts/box-of...

Box Office: Nobody 2, Listener E-Mail, Summer Odds and Ends, and More | Pop Cultured

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Ben Pearson @benpears.bsky.social · Aug 19

Here's the latest episode of Movies, Now More Than Ever!, a box office-centric podcast I do with @ryanscottwrites.bsky.social that's under our Pop Cultured banner. If you're interested in box office analysis, subscribe and check it out! www.patreon.com/posts/box-of...

Box Office: Nobody 2, Listener E-Mail, Summer Odds and Ends, and More | Pop Cultured

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popculturedcast.bsky.social @popculturedcast.bsky.social · Aug 16

Our latest episode touches on #JurassicWorld Rebirth, #SDCC, Zach Cregger’s #Weapons, #Fortnite, and more. A little something for everyone! Listen at Patreon.com/popcultured

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popculturedcast.bsky.social @popculturedcast.bsky.social · Aug 9

We had a blast breaking down our top 5 legacyquels on the latest episode of Pop Cultured. Join us on Patreon to hear the whole conversation! Patreon.com/popcultured #movies #legacyquel #tron

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Ben Pearson @benpears.bsky.social · Aug 9

Spent last week in Thailand (!) for the digital release of Jurassic World Rebirth. Very pleased with how my video turned out (it’s embedded in this piece): www.slashfilm.com/1935064/real...

We Explored The Real-Life Jurassic World Rebirth Locations — And It's All On Video - SlashFilm

/Film visited several of the Jurassic World Rebirth filming locations in Thailand, and captured the whole thing on video. Check it out.

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Westerns & the Old West @davidlambertart.bsky.social · Aug 2

In the extended cut of Tombstone (1993), Doc Holliday sarcastically quotes lyrics from the title song* to Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957)

*sung by Frankie Laine, music by Dimitri Tiomkin, lyrics by Ned Washington