Nothing Negative - A Film Review Podcast
Ben & Brendan
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About the Show
In a world where critics and fans focus on the flaws, we're here to spread positivity and bask in the brilliance of every movie we encounter—or at least, try our best.
Join Ben and Brendan as they review films without saying absolutely anything negative about them and safely guide you through the film's potentially turbulent Critic and Community responses*.
*WARNING: Ben and Brendan take no responsibility for any negativity you may experience during this segment.
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Recent Episodes
Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025)
The boys are gnawing and gnashing at the bit as we finally release our long awaited episode on Jurassic World: Rebirth! Are these Dinosaurs going to live up to their bloodthirsty namesake, or is this…
Superman (2025)
The boys are up, up and away as Superman flies in to sweep them off their feet and attempts to save Superhero cinema. Is Superman going to soar comic book movies to new heights? Or is this new…
Ranking Rampage: Superman and Jurassic World - The Lost Tapes
The boys are getting rank crazy as they go through the history of cinema and rank their favourites from the Superman and Jurassic Park/World franchises. Which handsome stud will rank supreme? Also,…
Snow White (2025)
Welcome to our very first video episode! Ben and Brendan tackle what could be their greatest challenge yet: refusing to say a single negative thing about Disney's infamous live action remake of Snow…
Who Would The Simpsons Vote For? - The Lost Tapes
Frenzied fans Em and Jay give the boys their most interesting prompt yet: Who would The Simpsons vote for in an Australian Election? As election fever hits Springfield, Ben and Brendan discuss…
Warfare (2025)
The two manliest manly men you know suit up, strap on, load out and jack in as they prepare for WAR(fare). Can Ben & Brendan trudge through the trenches and come out with some positives, or is it…
A Minecraft Movie (2025)
The boys are back in time to Jockey some chickens! After Ben's globetrotting adventures, he and Brendan are putting their bums in cinema seats to do the hard work so you don't have to. Is the new…
Wicked (2024)
Good news! The boys have taken note of what is Popular after realising they are Not That Girl. This week they go back to spend One Short Day in the Emerald City with the Wizard and I while Dancing…
Where Do Adaptations Go Wrong? - The Lost Tapes
In a world where original movies are a thing of the past and all cinemas want to show are sequels and adaptations, you'd think studios would have perfected how to make a good adaptation? Think…
The Wild Robot (2024)
Are you ready to reject your original programming and embrace your wild side? The boys certainly are, if by wild side you mean two grown men sobbing like babies. Join us as we embrace a new formula…
S2E26 Our Favourite Films Of All Time - The Lost Tapes
Caller Olivia asks us a question that we CAN'T BELIEVE none of you have asked yet... What's our favourite film? Finally, someone cares enough to ask.What's your favourite? Follow us: @NothingNegPod…
S2E25 2024 Mid-Year Wrap Up
The boys are back from hiatus reinvigorated and full of strong opinions of some of this past Summer's (Northern Hemi) or Winter's (Southern Hemi) best and worst films. Did it really end with us? Were…
S2E24 Are Musicals Dead? - The Lost Tapes
Wicked is on the horizon, but with the recent flops and the industry hell-bent on trying to bury the lead on whether a film is a musical or not, are musicals dead?Or will a couple of witches be able…
S2E23 The Rise of Indie Cinema - The Lost Tapes
A very special guest demands the boys dive deep into the rise of Indie cinema and it's effects on modern film. Primer yourself for a not-so Easy Rider as Ben and Brendan Rushmore to talk everything…
S2E22 Can Cinematography Save A Crappy Movie? - The Lost Tapes
Yeah, a pretty picture can elevate an already great script, but can a well shot film save a steaming pile of trash? The boys field a call and get to wondering, how much good will can a well shot film…
S2E21 Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)
Hold onto your Snikts, bub! We're breaking the fourth wall and tumbling head first into 00's Marvel Limbo where all long-extinct properties go to die and then get resurrected again by the all…
S2E20 Inside Out 2 (2024)
Anxiety takes the wheel as the boys delve deep back into the mindset of being a teenager. But in a fun, PG, Pixar/Disney kind of way. Has Inside Out 2 managed to cement itself as a necessary sequel,…
S2E19 The 'Human Potential' Genre - The Lost Tapes - Episode 7
What is Hollywood's obsession with power fantasies surrounding 'unlocking' human potential? Prompted by an excellent caller question, the boys chat everything from Limitless to Lucy as they crack the…
S2E18 Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)
The boys are ready to be bad(er) as they lock and load for the fourth installment of another legacy franchise. Will these high octane Floridian law enforcement antics be enough to bring you along for…
S2E17 The Rise of Foreign Film - The Lost Tapes - Episode 6
Is western media out of ideas? Are english-language films bankrupt of style? Are foreign films simply better? Ben & Brendan field a call that asks: Why is foreign cinema finally getting more…
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