• It's A Wonderful Life (1946)
    Dec 23 2025

    This week Parker and Max are celebrating the holiday season by finally shaking the dust of this crummy town and discussing Frank Capra's It's A Wonderful Life (1946)! Will George and the residents of Bedford Falls show Charles that they're the richest film in this cinematic town? Or will Kane prove we'd all be better off if they had never been born? Let's find out!

    Often considered to be the "greatest film of all time", 1941's Citizen Kane is a benchmark of the cinematic art form. However, hosts Max Bennion and Parker Rawlins have chosen to put that claim to the test. By examining films both past and present, the pair hold each up and ask the ultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"

    Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins

    Editor: Parker Rawlins

    Produced by The Aud Brothers

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    2 hrs and 22 mins
  • Local Hero (1983)
    Dec 12 2025

    This week Parker and Max are leaving Houston and heading for Scotland as they try to convince their listeners to sell them their land in exchange for a discussion on Bill Forsyth's Local Hero (1983)! Will Mac manage to close the deal on wipe Kane off the map? Or will Charles having Mac buying his own shirt back off him this time next week? Let's find out!

    Often considered to be the "greatest film of all time", 1941's Citizen Kane is a benchmark of the cinematic art form. However, hosts Max Bennion and Parker Rawlins have chosen to put that claim to the test. By examining films both past and present, the pair hold each up and ask the ultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"

    Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins

    Editor: Parker Rawlins

    Produced by The Aud Brothers

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    2 hrs and 9 mins
  • Little Women (2019)
    Nov 25 2025

    This week, Max and Parker welcome another guest - film buff and friend, Amy Whiting! Tasked with bringing a film they love to go head-to-head with the likes of Charles Foster Kane, Amy decided on Greta Gerwig's adaptation of a literary classic; Little Women (2019). Will Jo, Amy, Beth, and Meg claim their spot against Kane's publishing empire? Or will Charlie demand they be either married or dead by the end? Let's find out!

    Often considered to be the "greatest film of all time", 1941's Citizen Kane is a benchmark of the cinematic art form. However, hosts Max Bennion and Parker Rawlins have chosen to put that claim to the test. By examining films both past and present, the pair hold each up and ask the ultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"

    Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins

    Guest: Amy Whiting

    Editor: Parker Rawlins

    Produced by The Aud Brothers

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    1 hr and 43 mins
  • The Iron Giant (1999)
    Nov 11 2025

    This week, Max and Parker welcome another guest - Max's dad, Dave Bennion! Tasked with bringing a film he loves to go head-to-head with the likes of Charles Foster Kane, Dave decided on Brad Bird's animated cult classic; 1999's The Iron Giant. Will Hogarth and The Giant prove themselves the cinematic Superman? Or will Kane send a government man to nuke their chances? Let's find out!

    Often considered to be the "greatest film of all time", 1941's Citizen Kane is a benchmark of the cinematic art form. However, hosts Max Bennion and Parker Rawlins have chosen to put that claim to the test. By examining films both past and present, the pair hold each up and ask the ultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"

    Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins

    Guest: Dave Bennion

    Editor: Parker Rawlins

    Produced by The Aud Brothers

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    2 hrs and 3 mins
  • Van Helsing (2004)
    Oct 28 2025

    This week, Max and Parker welcome back another guest - the Aud Brother himself, Wil Cowser! This time, rather than bringing a film he loves to go head-to-head with the likes of Charles Foster Kane, Wil has been subjected to Parker's sadistic annual watch of Stephen Sommers' horrifically horny, monster-mash action-adventure; 2004's Van Helsing. Will Gabriel and Anna drive a stake through Kane's claim to the top? Or will Charlie reduce their chances to ash in a blaze of light? Let's find out!

    Often considered to be the "greatest film of all time", 1941's Citizen Kane is a benchmark of the cinematic art form. However, hosts Max Bennion and Parker Rawlins have chosen to put that claim to the test. By examining films both past and present, the pair hold each up and ask the ultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"

    Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins

    Guest: Wil Cowser

    Editor: Parker Rawlins

    Produced by The Aud Brothers

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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014)
    Oct 13 2025

    This week Parker and Max grab their skateboards and show those fangs as they take a look at Ana Lily Amirpour's Iranian vampire western, A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night (2014). Will The Girl and Arash drain Kane's glory dry? Or will Charlie put a stake in their chances? Let's find out!

    Often considered to be the "greatest film of all time", 1941's Citizen Kane is a benchmark of the cinematic art form. However, hosts Max Bennion and Parker Rawlins have chosen to put that claim to the test. By examining films both past and present, the pair hold each up and ask the ultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"

    Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins

    Editor: Parker Rawlins

    Produced by The Aud Brothers

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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • Psycho (1960)
    Sep 30 2025

    This week Parker and Max abscond with $40,000, only to wind up at a charming little motel. Maybe they'll even hop in for a quick shower as they dive back into the filmography of Alfred Hitchcock by taking a look at his arguable magnum opus, Psycho (1960). Will Norman and Marion slash their way to the top spot? Or will Kane prove that they couldn't harm a fly? Let's find out!

    Often considered to be the "greatest film of all time", 1941's Citizen Kane is a benchmark of the cinematic art form. However, hosts Max Bennion and Parker Rawlins have chosen to put that claim to the test. By examining films both past and present, the pair hold each up and ask the ultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"

    Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins

    Editor: Parker Rawlins

    Produced by The Aud Brothers

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    2 hrs and 15 mins
  • Suspiria (1977)
    Sep 16 2025

    This week Parker and Max kick of Spooky Season by turning the blue iris, only to find hell (and some immaculate maximalist decor) behind the door, as they take a look at Dario Argento's giallo classic - Suspiria (1977). Will Suzy manage to break the Kane curse? Or will Charles call on all the powers of his cinematic coven to defeat her? Let's find out!

    Often considered to be the "greatest film of all time", 1941's Citizen Kane is a benchmark of the cinematic art form. However, hosts Max Bennion and Parker Rawlins have chosen to put that claim to the test. By examining films both past and present, the pair hold each up and ask the ultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"

    Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins

    Editor: Parker Rawlins

    Produced by The Aud Brothers

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    1 hr and 36 mins