Nothing Negative - A Film Review Podcast

Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025)

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +1000

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 one simply a Flopasaurus?

Don't forget to check out the Video recording of this review on YouTube!

Superman (2025)

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 01:00:00 +1000

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 Superman just #SuperShit?

Don't forget you can watch us on YouTube as well!

Watch the video review here.

Ranking Rampage: Superman and Jurassic World - The Lost Tapes

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +1000

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, which Superman will turn out to be the best. Come on in and find out!

Want to see our precious little faces? Check this episode out on our YouTube Channel!

https://youtu.be/4-1eA_GkyjE

Snow White (2025)

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +1000

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 White.

Lift up those pickaxes, walk over your well and get wishing, because the boys are about to find out if Snow White (2025) truly is the fairest of them all.

Uploaded in audio for all you anti-visual people out there, otherwise feel free to check us out on our Nothing Negative Youtube Channel!

https://www.youtube.com/@NothingNegativePod

Who Would The Simpsons Vote For? - The Lost Tapes

Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00 +1000

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 everyone from Moe to Maggie and give their expert political analysis on where these iconic characters are placing their preferences.

Warfare (2025)

Wed, 21 May 2025 01:00:00 +1000

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 D-Day on the Western front (of finding good things to say about films).

A Minecraft Movie (2025)

Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 +1000

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 cultural phenomenon worth your time? Will you get molotov cocktailed by a live chicken in a screening? Are the boys actually able to come up with something positive to say?

Come on in and find out!

Wicked (2024)

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:00:00 +1100

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 Through Life and... yeah you get it. It's the Wicked review!

Did the adaptation of the stage musical based off the book which is based on the movie based off of the book actually succeed in Defying Gravity? Or will it turn out that No One Mourns The Wicked?

Where Do Adaptations Go Wrong? - The Lost Tapes

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 18:00:00 +1100

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 again!

Luckily, the boys are on the case when caller Zach prompts them to solve the conundrum: How do you make a good adaptation?

The Wild Robot (2024)

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +1100

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 on the Pod and get into the nuts and bolts of what makes these wild robots function.

Our Favourite Films Of All Time - The Lost Tapes

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:00:00 +1100

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?

2024 Mid-Year Wrap Up

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +1100

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 the Borderlands really that awful? Come on in and find out!

Are Musicals Dead? - The Lost Tapes

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +1100

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 to invigorate a struggling genre?

The Rise of Indie Cinema - The Lost Tapes

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +1000

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 Sex, Lies & Videotape.

Hopefully this joke didn't get Lost In Translation...

Can Cinematography Save A Crappy Movie? - The Lost Tapes

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 21:00:00 +1000

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 garner when everything else is working against it?

Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 23:00:00 +1000

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 glorious mouse!

Ben & Brendan discuss the year's potentially biggest film and try to decide whether this corporate merger was worthy of a two hour meeting, or could have just been an e-mail.

Inside Out 2 (2024)

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +1000

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, earning it's spot in the echelon of billion dollar projects? Or is this another quick Disney shortcut more interested in making the line go up than having anything new and interesting to say?

The 'Human Potential' Genre - The Lost Tapes - Episode 7

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 21:00:00 +1000

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 lid on why these films exist and what their purpose in the entertainment ecosystem.

Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 17:00:00 +1000

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 the ride? Or should these bad boys be allowed to retire in peace?

The Rise of Foreign Film - The Lost Tapes - Episode 6

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +1000

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 popular? From award shows to streaming services, foreign features are more frequently finding the spotlight and the boys aim to get to the bottom of why and how this came about.

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 01:00:00 +1000

The boys have crawled out of their maggot farm holes to hoon and goon it straight to the cinemas to see the latest George Miller Mad-Maxian Masterpiece, Furiosa!

Are they able to keep things positive through this post-apocalyptic Odyssey, or will these gasoline soaked deserts leave them thirsting for something more like its predecessor?

Big thanks to all critics & community who featured in this episode:
SuperBardiBros
Regal
tyler
Jake Alda Coffey
Nell
Orlac
blancemontaine

Is Originality Dead? - The Lost Tapes - Episode 5

Thu, 30 May 2024 19:00:00 +1000

Superfan Chloe calls in to the pod to pose the question of all questions: Why aren't films original anymore?

Join Ben and Brendan as they sleuth their way to the bottom of this conundrum. Is Hollywood out of ideas? Are all the true original filmmakers getting too old? Does Late Stage Capitalism not allow for risk on original IP?

Join the boys as they solve the biggest problem facing Hollywood.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024)

Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +1000

Nothing Negative takes their can-do attitude to the post-human, post-rise, post-dawn and post-war lands of the planet of the apes. Will they be challenged to keep their positive outlook amongst such simian obstacles or will they truly find out that Apes+Together=Strong?

The Zendaya Zeitgeist- The Lost Tapes - Episode 4

Thu, 02 May 2024 21:00:00 +1000

Who is she? Where did she come from? Who is she challenging? Why is she challenging them? Is she challenging us? Or is she forcing us to challenge?

It's Zendaya, baby! The boys were asked to explain where Zendaya came from and why she's become such a huge name in what feels like a short amount of time.

Strap in and listen up as Ben & Brendan delve deep into all things Zendaya.

Civil War (2024)

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 22:00:00 +1000

The boys are putting down the Sokovia Accords and picking up their dslr cameras as Ben and Brendan put themselves in the shoes of Photo Journalists on the way to document the final days of the United States.

Will this film go down in history as one of the greats? Or will it serve as a cautionary tale that by not taking a side can mean more than you mean it to mean, you know what we mean?

Big thanks to all critics & community who featured in this episode:

Cris Parker
Sammmmbennettt
Cerys
ConnorEatsPants
Sophie Holsinger
nolan sage
Joevitale12

Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire (2024)

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +1000

Cancel your eurotrip, Godzilla is on the loose! The boys decide to up their Titan insurance plan and sell off that time-share in Rio de Janeiro as Godzilla and Kong wreak havoc yet again across the globe (and under it).

Is the film a smashing good time, or is it time to put these monstrosities down?

Big thanks to all critics & community who featured in this episode:
Ben Grayeyard
Kaijuman
Joe
MarMar
Adambolt
ram<3
Larm

Road House (2024)

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +1000

The boys take a little day trip down to the Florida Keys and need to keep their wits about them if they want to survive getting staunched by Connor McGregor, attacked by alligators and punched in the face by Jake Gyllenhaal's abs.

Let's take a little nostalgia pill and go back to simpler times with the 2024 remake of Road House. Hope you don't get sea sick!

The Lost Tapes - Episode 3

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 21:00:00 +1100

Before Ben & Brendan start to punch it up in the Florida Keys and oogle some washboard abs in Road House, we bring you another candid and potentially negative-filled episode of the Lost Tapes.

We are going to start bringing a topic to these and chat about things film/tv related, so if you have any suggestions for topics please reach out using our socials below!

Love you xoxo - B & B

Dune: Part Two (2024)

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 01:00:00 +1100

Straddle your sand worms and start conserving that moisture, your two favourite Lisan Al Gaib's are here to give you an extra positive dosage of spice with this week's Dune: Part Two review.

Does the film actually live up to the accolades as the prophecy foretells, or are the Bene Gesserit at it again with another false messiah? Fear not, Ben and Brendan are here to set the record straight before we take this holy war to the stars.

The Exorcist: Believer (2023)

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +1100

Spooky season's come early as the boys don their sexy priest outfits, grab their holy water and rock out to some Tubular Bells to try and avoid tearing apart one of 2023's greatest Golden Negative contenders - The Exorcist: Believer.

Will Ben & Brendan be able to expel their demons, or does the power of Negative compel them?

The Lost Tapes - Episode 2

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +1100

Ben and Brendan are busy riding Sand Worms and launching revolutions on Arrakis this week, so this week the Bene Gesserit gift us with sight into the past. This week's lost tapes goes back to the beginning of the year.

These are lawless pods and may or may not contain an element of negativity. You have been warned.

Madame Web (2024)

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 01:00:00 +1100

Let Madame Web unwrap your music future at https://www.madameweb.movie/spotify/ and let us know what you got!

The Lost Tapes - Episode 1

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 22:00:00 +1100

While you wait for the boys to weave their Madame Web review together, take a plummet deep into the archives for an episode of the Lost Tapes.

All bets are off and negativity is back on the menu in this free-form chat with Ben & Brendan.

Argylle (2024)

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 20:00:00 +1100

Ben & Brendan scratch their noggins as they try to unfurl the complex conundrum that is the question: Who is Agent Argylle?

Questions also under scrutiny are: What is Agent Argylle, Where is Agent Argylle, When is Agent Argylle, How is Agent Argylle and most importantly of all, Why is Agent Argylle?

They suffered the twists and turns so you don't have to. Their mission, now they've chosen to accept it, is to keep this review positive.

Big thanks to all critics & community who featured in this episode.

Rachel Leishman
emanuelbulija
Zoe Rose Bryant
stan
Theyo Theyo
George Clark
Sophie Holsinger
Ana V
brendsies

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023) - Golden Negative Winner Special Episode

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 23:00:00 +1100

To celebrate the 2023 winner of the coveted Golden Negative award, Nothing Negative presents a special episode reviewing our very first winner. A double winner, none-the-less!

Ben and Brendan both rated Transformers: Rise of the Beasts as their biggest challenge yet when it comes to keeping things positive. Come on in, roll on out and let the struggle begin.

Big thanks to all critics & community who featured in this episode.

ROGERZILLA25
alexvlahov
Matthew Steiner
adambolt
Reece
Ashton
TheFreshBeef
ConnorEatsPants
Chris Buie (Film Stocked)
notsoawesomemix
cami

Mean Girls (2024)

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 22:00:00 +1100

No matter how fast the World Burn(s), Ben and Brendan will not be coerced into saying anything mean about Mean Girls (2024).

From marketing snafus to singing voice controversies, the boys avoid the trappings of an Apex Predator and embrace the Sexy.

It's no Revenge Party in here because they are Stupid In Love with this film adaptation of a musical based on a movie based on a book!

Big thanks to all critics & community who featured in this episode:
milliegrrr
Archer Good
Palina
Zoe Rose Bryant
Julia Cudney
madison
isa
dylan troesken
k♡₊˚・₊✧
worm_gorl

2023 Wrap-Up feat. Aquaman The Lost Kingdom (in 4DX)

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 01:00:00 +1100

Ben and Brendan get wet (literally) as they recount their experiences being beaten and squirted in 4DX.

2023 is wrapped up as they reveal their top 5 films of the year and present the inaugural 'Golden Negative Award' for the top film in 2023 that challenged the very concept of saying 'nothing negative'.

Who would take out your Golden Negative for 2023?

Barbie (2023)

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 14:00:00 +1100

These Barbies refuse to say absolutely anything negative about movies, ever!

This week Ben & Brendan discuss whether life really is that fantastic in plastic or does it all just end up being a bit too...fake?

Nothing Negative unflattens its feet to get into the shoes of Barbie (2023).

Big thanks to all critics & community who featured in this episode.

Follow the links below to check out the user reviews on Letterboxd:

Zoe Rose Bryant
Cindy
Erikasdumb
Griffin Schiller
Daftchap
Fran Hoepfner
Le Revolver Perez
Riley
Reagan
Artem
Ali Arikan
Alison
Merle
Sun_God
Alex

Elemental (2023)

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +1000

Nothing Negative gets steamy as fire gets it on with water in Disney's Elemental (2023).

Will Ben & Brendan witness elemental segregation be triumphed by love, or will they leave the film feeling burned, soggy and wanting?

Big thanks to all critics & community who featured in this episode.

Follow the links below to check out the user reviews on Letterboxd:

AlanTheMan
Matt Neglia
Chloekelly
Larry Chillson
Cole Turner
Massimo
Guyatthemovies
Uh-leeth-ee-ya

The Little Mermaid (2023)

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 01:00:00 +1000

Nothing Negative starts off with a splash with Disney's live-action remake of The Little Mermaid.

Will Ben & Brendan be able to find the joy under the sea, or have they bitten off more than they can chew, fillet, batter and fry?

Tune in later this week for Part Two of our Disney Double-Feature Premiere with Elemental (2023).

Big thanks all critics & community who featured in this episode.

Follow the links below to check out the user reviews on Letterboxd:

Ty aka alovelynite
Tamarapvz
Sally Darr aka sallydarr
Emma aka seahorseronan
The Film Drunk aka thefilmdrunk
Tyler aka mistat
Ash aka ashmatxx
24framesofnick
Jack aka rasko456
Kylo aka kyloz
Bear aka barracudas
David Sims aka davidlsims
Lillian Crawford aka lilliancrawford
Cinephil aka cjackphil