Ben Sears
@benjsears.bsky.social
Hoosier and movie lover. Member IFJA. Owner & Editor TheMovieState.com and contributor elsewhere. Director of Life in Mars, a documentary about the neighborhood of Mars Hill, Indiana (coming soon)
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Watch the trailer for Life in Mars, a documentary I directed depicting the Indianapolis neighborhood of Mars Hill.
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Fallout season 2 continues to faithfully explore new avenues of a post-apocalyptic America, but fails to add up to a satisfying whole.
Fallout Season 2 – TV Review
Fallout season 2 continues to faithfully explore new avenues of a post-apocalyptic America, but fails to add up to a satisfying whole.
themoviestate.com
December 16, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Fallout season 2 continues to faithfully explore new avenues of a post-apocalyptic America, but fails to add up to a satisfying whole.
Avatar: Fire and Ash is a visually striking, but weightless new addition to the billion dollar franchise.
Avatar: Fire and Ash – Movie Review
Avatar: Fire and Ash is a visually striking, but weightless new addition to the billion dollar franchise.
themoviestate.com
December 16, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Avatar: Fire and Ash is a visually striking, but weightless new addition to the billion dollar franchise.
The full list of winners for the Indiana Film Journalists Association's 2025 awards
Indiana Film Journalists Association 2025 Awards
The full list of winners for the Indiana Film Journalists Association's 2025 Awards
themoviestate.com
December 15, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The full list of winners for the Indiana Film Journalists Association's 2025 awards
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anyone who is talking about leftist extremists in a serious way is a republican
December 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
anyone who is talking about leftist extremists in a serious way is a republican
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And while the latest remake of SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT won't give anyone full-blown Christmas fever, writer-director Mike P. Nelson's take still elevates the temperature a bit.
My review for Midwest Film Journal (midwestfilmjournal.bsky.social):
midwestfilmjournal.com/2025/12/10/s...
My review for Midwest Film Journal (midwestfilmjournal.bsky.social):
midwestfilmjournal.com/2025/12/10/s...
Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025)
You won’t get a full-blown case of Christmas fever from the latest remake of “Silent Night, Deadly Night.” But at last writer-director Mike P. Nelson’s take moderately elevates the temperature.
midwestfilmjournal.com
December 10, 2025 at 8:43 PM
And while the latest remake of SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT won't give anyone full-blown Christmas fever, writer-director Mike P. Nelson's take still elevates the temperature a bit.
My review for Midwest Film Journal (midwestfilmjournal.bsky.social):
midwestfilmjournal.com/2025/12/10/s...
My review for Midwest Film Journal (midwestfilmjournal.bsky.social):
midwestfilmjournal.com/2025/12/10/s...
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Streaming on Netflix starting this Friday, this terrific whodunnit is another home run for writer-director Rian Johnson. Here's my review of Wake Up Dead Man #filmsky 📽️
Wake Up Dead Man
Writer/director Rian Johnson is officially 3 for 3 with his Knives Out mysteries, as Wake Up Dead Man becomes the latest addition to the wonderful whodunnit cinematic collection. The brilliant and sua...
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December 10, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Streaming on Netflix starting this Friday, this terrific whodunnit is another home run for writer-director Rian Johnson. Here's my review of Wake Up Dead Man #filmsky 📽️
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more layers on the primed canvases tonight? i gesso !
December 9, 2025 at 3:11 AM
more layers on the primed canvases tonight? i gesso !
Sci-fi, drama, history, and comedy variations from new and established voices make up the best TV shows of 2025
Top 10 TV Shows of 2025
Sci-fi, drama, history, and comedy variations from new and established voices make up the best TV shows of 2025
themoviestate.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Sci-fi, drama, history, and comedy variations from new and established voices make up the best TV shows of 2025
The Colts need to dedicate the rest of the season to developing Riley Leonard. Rough around the edges but showed some promise. If Jones leaves next season he could be a solid long term solution.
December 8, 2025 at 12:33 AM
The Colts need to dedicate the rest of the season to developing Riley Leonard. Rough around the edges but showed some promise. If Jones leaves next season he could be a solid long term solution.
Matt Gillam writes that Hamnet is another awards-worthy offering from director Chloé Zhao, bringing the beloved novel to new heights in one of the year’s most moving films.
Hamnet Review
Hamnet is another awards-worthy offering from director Chloé Zhao, bringing the beloved novel to new heights in one of the year’s most moving films.
themoviestate.com
December 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Matt Gillam writes that Hamnet is another awards-worthy offering from director Chloé Zhao, bringing the beloved novel to new heights in one of the year’s most moving films.
Give me ALLLLLLL the Ohio State tears! Give me all of them!!!!!!
December 7, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Give me ALLLLLLL the Ohio State tears! Give me all of them!!!!!!
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RFK Jr: "Two weeks ago we ended, under your leadership, a twenty year war on women".
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
December 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
RFK Jr: "Two weeks ago we ended, under your leadership, a twenty year war on women".
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
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IFJA members Nate Richard and Christopher Lloyd hold a #podcast debate on their widely varying reactions to #MartySupreme, with Richard calling it one of his favorites of the year while Lloyd says it feels like five screenplays tossed into a blender. #filmsky 📽️
Yap vs. Yap: Marty Supreme
One of our critics loved it. The other didn't much care for it. That's why it's time to break out our Yap vs. Yap podcast so Nate Richard and Christopher Lloyd can hash out their differences.
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December 2, 2025 at 1:20 PM
IFJA members Nate Richard and Christopher Lloyd hold a #podcast debate on their widely varying reactions to #MartySupreme, with Richard calling it one of his favorites of the year while Lloyd says it feels like five screenplays tossed into a blender. #filmsky 📽️
One month left and I’m bound and determined to finish this WIP before the end of 2025 #scriptsky #filmsky
December 1, 2025 at 12:23 PM
One month left and I’m bound and determined to finish this WIP before the end of 2025 #scriptsky #filmsky
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"oh, don't forget to highlight, in bright red, the two-letter word in the tagline! the two letter word that's kind of the whole point of this clever ad campaign! the two letter word that links this show to the horror movie of the same name!"
"no problem boss. i'm on it"
"no problem boss. i'm on it"
November 29, 2025 at 8:51 PM
"oh, don't forget to highlight, in bright red, the two-letter word in the tagline! the two letter word that's kind of the whole point of this clever ad campaign! the two letter word that links this show to the horror movie of the same name!"
"no problem boss. i'm on it"
"no problem boss. i'm on it"
Love how the Pacific Life commercials are just like “Here’s a bunch of whales doing cool shit. You should trust us with your money.”
November 29, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Love how the Pacific Life commercials are just like “Here’s a bunch of whales doing cool shit. You should trust us with your money.”
Trevor Stucker writes that Zootopia 2 is an entertaining and invigorating second entry in the franchise with strong emotional and thematic weight.
Zootopia 2 Review
Zootopia 2 is an entertaining and invigorating second entry in the franchise with strong emotional and thematic weight.
themoviestate.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Trevor Stucker writes that Zootopia 2 is an entertaining and invigorating second entry in the franchise with strong emotional and thematic weight.
Post a famous bathroom scene
November 26, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Post a famous bathroom scene
Eternity features a hilarious and touching sci-fi romance that almost sticks the landing
Eternity Review
Eternity features a hilarious and touching sci-fi romance that almost sticks the landing
themoviestate.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Eternity features a hilarious and touching sci-fi romance that almost sticks the landing
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Christopher Lloyd says #Zootopia2 is not terribly ambitious as a sequel, but is at least entertaining and fast-paced. Kids will love it and there's enough in-jokes and sly references to keep adults engaged, too.
#moviereview #filmsky 📽️
#moviereview #filmsky 📽️
Zootopia 2
Not terribly ambitious as a sequel, but thoroughly entertaining and fast-paced. Kids will love it and there's enough in-jokes and sly references to keep adults engaged, too.
filmyap.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Christopher Lloyd says #Zootopia2 is not terribly ambitious as a sequel, but is at least entertaining and fast-paced. Kids will love it and there's enough in-jokes and sly references to keep adults engaged, too.
#moviereview #filmsky 📽️
#moviereview #filmsky 📽️
It’s a White Stripes and Mario Kart World kinda day
November 22, 2025 at 3:43 AM
It’s a White Stripes and Mario Kart World kinda day
Resharing my review of TRAIN DREAMS, the best film of the year, now that it’s available on Netflix.
themoviestate.com/2025/11/05/t...
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Train Dreams Review
Train Dreams is that rare film of quiet magnitude, where every character and development invites deeper reflection and discussion.
themoviestate.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Resharing my review of TRAIN DREAMS, the best film of the year, now that it’s available on Netflix.
themoviestate.com/2025/11/05/t...
themoviestate.com/2025/11/05/t...
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In #JayKelly, George Clooney and Noah Baumbach team up for a wistful, self-referential portrait of an aging Hollywood star looking back on a life of wild success and bitter regret. #moviereview by Christopher Lloyd. #filmsky 📽️
Jay Kelly
George Clooney and Noah Baumbach team up for a wistful, self-referential portrait of an aging Hollywood star looking back on a life of wild success and bitter regret.
filmyap.substack.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:57 PM
In #JayKelly, George Clooney and Noah Baumbach team up for a wistful, self-referential portrait of an aging Hollywood star looking back on a life of wild success and bitter regret. #moviereview by Christopher Lloyd. #filmsky 📽️