Ben Pearson
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Host of Pop Cultured and /Film Weekly. Sr. Editor at /Film.com, occasional traveler, questionable guitar player. Trying to read more and scroll less.
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· Aug 9
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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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...
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On this week's Movies, Now More Than Ever!, @ryanscottwrites.bsky.social and I break down #AvatarFireAndAsh's opening weekend numbers and speculate about what they mean for the potential of more sequels. Subscribe to listen! www.patreon.com/posts/box-of...
Box Office: Does Fire & Ash's Opening Ensure More Avatar Movies? | Pop Cultured
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December 22, 2025 at 11:43 PM
On this week's Movies, Now More Than Ever!, @ryanscottwrites.bsky.social and I break down #AvatarFireAndAsh's opening weekend numbers and speculate about what they mean for the potential of more sequels. Subscribe to listen! www.patreon.com/posts/box-of...
On this week's Movies, Now More Than Ever!, @ryanscottwrites.bsky.social and I break down #AvatarFireAndAsh's opening weekend numbers and speculate about what they mean for the potential of more sequels. Subscribe to listen! www.patreon.com/posts/box-of...
Box Office: Does Fire & Ash's Opening Ensure More Avatar Movies? | Pop Cultured
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December 22, 2025 at 11:43 PM
On this week's Movies, Now More Than Ever!, @ryanscottwrites.bsky.social and I break down #AvatarFireAndAsh's opening weekend numbers and speculate about what they mean for the potential of more sequels. Subscribe to listen! www.patreon.com/posts/box-of...
Very pleased with SEFCA's selections for awards this year: www.sefca.net/winners#/2025
Naturally, I'm also partial to @slashfilm.bsky.social's group picks: www.slashfilm.com/2053301/best...
Naturally, I'm also partial to @slashfilm.bsky.social's group picks: www.slashfilm.com/2053301/best...
December 22, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Very pleased with SEFCA's selections for awards this year: www.sefca.net/winners#/2025
Naturally, I'm also partial to @slashfilm.bsky.social's group picks: www.slashfilm.com/2053301/best...
Naturally, I'm also partial to @slashfilm.bsky.social's group picks: www.slashfilm.com/2053301/best...
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December 20, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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On this week's episode of Movies, Now More Than Ever!, @ryanscottwrites.bsky.social and I dig into the Netflix/WB deal and talk about the box office numbers for Five Nights at Freddy's 2 and more. Join us! www.patreon.com/posts/box-of...
Box Office: Five Nights at Freddy's 2, Plus The Netflix/WB Deal | Pop Cultured
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December 9, 2025 at 12:21 AM
On this week's episode of Movies, Now More Than Ever!, @ryanscottwrites.bsky.social and I dig into the Netflix/WB deal and talk about the box office numbers for Five Nights at Freddy's 2 and more. Join us! www.patreon.com/posts/box-of...
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December 1, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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Do you like THE SIMPSONS? Do you like the sound of my voice? Have I got a show for you! @benpears.bsky.social, @ethananderton.bsky.social and I have teamed up to launch a new SIMPSONS rewatch podcast. Join us as we honor America's favorite non-prehistoric family.
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The Springfield Connection: A Simpsons Rewatch Podcast | Collection from Pop Cultured | 1 post
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December 1, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Do you like THE SIMPSONS? Do you like the sound of my voice? Have I got a show for you! @benpears.bsky.social, @ethananderton.bsky.social and I have teamed up to launch a new SIMPSONS rewatch podcast. Join us as we honor America's favorite non-prehistoric family.
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There are multiple subscription options available: you can subscribe ONLY to this new Simpsons show, or you can subscribe at a higher level and get access to everything we’re doing at Pop Cultured, including rankings, recommendations, weekly box office conversations & more! Patreon.com/popcultured
December 1, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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🎶 Hello again, friend of a friend…🎶
On this week’s episode, we rank our top 5 Edgar Wright movie moments. Subscribe at Patreon.com/popcultured to hear the whole episode. “For the greater good!”
On this week’s episode, we rank our top 5 Edgar Wright movie moments. Subscribe at Patreon.com/popcultured to hear the whole episode. “For the greater good!”
November 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
🎶 Hello again, friend of a friend…🎶
On this week’s episode, we rank our top 5 Edgar Wright movie moments. Subscribe at Patreon.com/popcultured to hear the whole episode. “For the greater good!”
On this week’s episode, we rank our top 5 Edgar Wright movie moments. Subscribe at Patreon.com/popcultured to hear the whole episode. “For the greater good!”
Things aren't great out there, so if you're looking for a distraction, here's me and @ryanscottwrites.bsky.social talking about the box office for half an hour.
(I suspect this will be an evergreen statement.)
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(I suspect this will be an evergreen statement.)
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Box Office: Badlands Sets A Record For The Predator Franchise | Pop Cultured
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November 11, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Things aren't great out there, so if you're looking for a distraction, here's me and @ryanscottwrites.bsky.social talking about the box office for half an hour.
(I suspect this will be an evergreen statement.)
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(I suspect this will be an evergreen statement.)
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On this week's episode of Movies! Now More Than Ever, @ryanscottwrites.bsky.social and I break down why this past weekend was arguably the worst moviegoing weekend of 2025. www.patreon.com/posts/box-of...
Box Office: The 2025 Halloween Haul Was Truly Scary | Pop Cultured
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November 4, 2025 at 12:03 AM
On this week's episode of Movies! Now More Than Ever, @ryanscottwrites.bsky.social and I break down why this past weekend was arguably the worst moviegoing weekend of 2025. www.patreon.com/posts/box-of...
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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.
October 26, 2025 at 2:22 AM
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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The only truly ethical response that a self-described artist can make. Anything else is a betrayal of one's colleagues.
“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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October 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The only truly ethical response that a self-described artist can make. Anything else is a betrayal of one's colleagues.
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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October 14, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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...
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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!
October 11, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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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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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September 8, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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...
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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September 8, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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...
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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September 2, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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...
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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
September 1, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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
I did a full franchise rewatch a few years ago, and this take is correct.
That five, maybe six of them are actually good movies
And I've seen 'em all and will gladly watch more!
And I've seen 'em all and will gladly watch more!
What is your most controversial James Bond opinion?
(These may be discussed in a future podcast)
(These may be discussed in a future podcast)
September 1, 2025 at 2:24 AM
I did a full franchise rewatch a few years ago, and this take is correct.
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August 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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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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
August 23, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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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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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August 19, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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...
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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August 19, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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...
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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
August 16, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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