Ben Pearson
@benpears.bsky.social
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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Ben Pearson
@benpears.bsky.social
· 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...
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.
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!)
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
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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
August 9, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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
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.
www.slashfilm.com
August 9, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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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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
*sung by Frankie Laine, music by Dimitri Tiomkin, lyrics by Ned Washington
August 2, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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
*sung by Frankie Laine, music by Dimitri Tiomkin, lyrics by Ned Washington
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We were talking about M3GAN 2.0, and ended up here. Listen to the full episode at Patreon.com/popcultured
August 2, 2025 at 8:53 AM
We were talking about M3GAN 2.0, and ended up here. Listen to the full episode at Patreon.com/popcultured
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Check out Patreon.com/popcultured to hear our full episode ranking the top 5 Lonely Island movies!
July 26, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Check out Patreon.com/popcultured to hear our full episode ranking the top 5 Lonely Island movies!
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On this week’s episode, @ethananderton.bsky.social, @bjcolangelo.bsky.social, and @benpears.bsky.social rank their five favorite Lonely Island movies. Subscribe to listen! #quaidarmy #righteouskill #lonelyisland #movies www.patreon.com/posts/134688...
Top 5 Lonely Island Movies (Plus Our Updated Superman Ranking) | Pop Cultured
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July 23, 2025 at 8:06 PM
On this week’s episode, @ethananderton.bsky.social, @bjcolangelo.bsky.social, and @benpears.bsky.social rank their five favorite Lonely Island movies. Subscribe to listen! #quaidarmy #righteouskill #lonelyisland #movies www.patreon.com/posts/134688...
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Hundreds showed up in 100-degree heat to protest Florida’s second concentration camp, slated for Camp Blanding.
July 20, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Hundreds showed up in 100-degree heat to protest Florida’s second concentration camp, slated for Camp Blanding.
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July 19, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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$5 subscribers can hear our full Superman rankings episode over at Patreon.com/popcultured #superman #manofsteel
July 12, 2025 at 2:39 PM
$5 subscribers can hear our full Superman rankings episode over at Patreon.com/popcultured #superman #manofsteel