Cinema Psychos Movie Reviews

Brian Cottington
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Welcome to the madhouse where film freaks and film fans of all types come to get their fix. The Cinema Psychos Show is hosted by indie filmmakers Brian Cottington and John Wooliscroft. Every week they dig into new movie reviews, cult classics, horror films, bad movies, forgotten gems, and whatever's currently breaking (or disappointing) on streaming; all from the perspective of two guys who actually make films for a living. This isn't a recap show. Expect real film analysis, genuine comedy, deep dives into what makes movies actually work, and plenty of unfiltered opinions on why Hollywood keeps getting it wrong. New releases. Cult horror. 80s classics. Streaming disasters. If it's worth talking about or too insane to ignore; it's fair game.

  1. Born on the Fourth of July (1989) | Tom Cruise's Best Performance?

    5d ago

    Born on the Fourth of July (1989) | Tom Cruise's Best Performance?

    Happy 4th of July — we're doing it differently this year! Brian and John are joined by returning guest Henry O'Brien (Film Obsessive / Stuff I Watched Substack) to review Oliver Stone's BORN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY (1989) — and make the case that this is not just Tom Cruise's best performance, but one of the most underseen masterworks of American cinema. In this episode: • Why Stone's 5-act structure is a deliberate rejection of war film conventions • Tom Cruise vs. Eyes Wide Shut — where does Ron Kovic rank? • Willem Dafoe in Mexico: Robert Eggers crazy vs. balls-to-the-wall crazy • Stone & Sorkin as two sides of the same American myth coin 📬 Follow Henry O'Brien: • Film Obsessive: filmobsessive.com • Substack: Stuff I Watched • Twitter/X: @realHenryOBrien • Letterboxd: @HenryOBrien23   ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Cold open — is this Cruise's best? 01:54 Celebrating the 4th of July with Controversy 03:06 1. BBQ on the 4th of July 05:21 2. War Movies on the 4th of July 05:44 Discussing Born on the Fourth of July 18:39 Synopsis of Born on the Fourth of July 20:01 The Film's Portrayal of Propaganda and PTSD 25:21 The Use of Music in the Film 28:28 Comparing Born on the Fourth of July to Apocalypse Now 51:05 Audience's Favorite July 4th Movies 51:23 1. Jaws 53:34 2. Independence Day 2 55:48 3. Yankee Doodle Dandy and Hamilton 58:53 Hosts' Social Media and Upcoming Content 🚨 Subscribe to our newsletter!- https://the-cinema-psychos-show.kit.com/9e9a267e76   Find The Cinema Psychos Show on Youtube - 🔴 * SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE and SMASH THAT BELL TO OBLIVION!  — https://www.youtube.com/@cinemapsychospod?Sub_Confirmation=1 * Watch more episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmrw92zmCK5VBHWrF0807eeUEypGRd9bW * J Dub's Video Nasties (John's awesome movie channel)  - https://www.youtube.com/@JDUBSVIDEONASTIES/   Follow The Cinema Psychos Show on Socials ❤️‍🔥: * Discord: https://discord.gg/mXBaS5bTKg * Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cinemapsychosshow * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cinemapsychospod * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cinemapsychospod * Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cinemapsychospod   Listen to The Cinema Psychos Show on: * Spotify: https://rebrand.ly/0v6eeno * Apple: https://rebrand.ly/j5nrkp7 * Amazon: https://rebrand.ly/5x5hzng * Goodpods: https://rebrand.ly/picstv6 OR LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST APP! https://cinemapsychosshow.com/follow   MAIN TITLE: "Red Alert" AUTHOR: Jack Waldenmaier PUBLISHER: Music Bakery Publishing (BMI) WARNING: UNAUTHORIZED USE OF THE MUSIC CONTAINED IN THIS PRODUCTION IS SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL PROSECUTION. All copyrights, licensing, duplication and distribution rights are held exclusively by Music Bakery Publishing (BMI). 214-636-5887 musicbakery.com

    1h 3m
  2. You Might Also Like: MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories

    5d ago ·  Bonus

    You Might Also Like: MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories

    Introducing Holding It Together (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE) from MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories. Follow the show: MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories In October 1999, a 911 dispatcher in Austin, Texas was nearing the end of a long night shift when a strange call came in. The man said his guts had blown out of his stomach. The dispatcher asked him to explain what happened, but all the caller would say was that he just woke up and his guts were coming out. He was holding them in with his hand. And he needed an ambulance... now.   You can WATCH all new & exclusive MrBallen podcast episodes on my YouTube channel, just called "MrBallen" - https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallen If you want to reach out to me, contact me on Instagram, Twitter or any other major social media platform, my username on all of them is @mrballen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

  3. Masters of The Universe (1987): EPIC or AWESOMELY BAD? | Ft. Justin from Epic Film Guys

    Jun 23

    Masters of The Universe (1987): EPIC or AWESOMELY BAD? | Ft. Justin from Epic Film Guys

    Masters of The Universe (1987) is the ultimate 80s movie debate. Is it a sci-fi epic, or is it a glorious, awesomely bad disaster? Let's find out. When Mattel teamed up with Cannon Films—a studio legendary for running on sheer sweat, blood, and wild choices—to bring He-Man to the big screen, the results were unforgettable. In this episode, the Cinema Psychos are joined by Justin from Epic Film Guys to dissect a film that completely chose its own path We break down how a $22 million budget led the filmmakers to abandon Eternia for Earth, why Dolph Lundgren's live-action debut remains iconic, and how Frank Langella's legendary, scene-stealing performance as Skeletor single-handedly carried the movie. From Star Wars influences to Gwildor's strange obsession with Earthly fried chicken, we leave no stone unturned in this retro movie deep dive.   🕒 CHAPTERS: 0:00 The Glorious Chaos of Cannon Films & Mattel 3:15 Falling in Love with Skeletor 6:20 80s Kids Debate: He-Man vs. TMNT 12:14 Behind the Scenes: The $22 Million Budget 21:08 Leaving Eternia: Why He-Man Landed on Earth 28:16 Is it Star Wars? Lasers, Swords, and Light Whips 42:46 Gwildor's Obsession with Fried Chicken & Ribs 52:00 Reading the Wildest Fan Reviews 1:02:40 The Final Verdict: Epic or Awesomely Bad?   🎙️ Find Justin and Epic Film Guys!: https://epicfilmguys.com 🚨 Subscribe to our newsletter!- https://the-cinema-psychos-show.kit.com/9e9a267e76   Find The Cinema Psychos Show on Youtube - 🔴 * SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE and SMASH THAT BELL TO OBLIVION!  — https://www.youtube.com/@cinemapsychospod?Sub_Confirmation=1 * Watch more episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmrw92zmCK5VBHWrF0807eeUEypGRd9bW * J Dub's Video Nasties (John's awesome movie channel)  - https://www.youtube.com/@JDUBSVIDEONASTIES/   Follow The Cinema Psychos Show on Socials ❤️‍🔥: * Discord: https://discord.gg/mXBaS5bTKg * Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cinemapsychosshow * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cinemapsychospod * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cinemapsychospod * Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cinemapsychospod   Listen to The Cinema Psychos Show on: * Spotify: https://rebrand.ly/0v6eeno * Apple: https://rebrand.ly/j5nrkp7 * Amazon: https://rebrand.ly/5x5hzng * Goodpods: https://rebrand.ly/picstv6 OR LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST APP! https://cinemapsychosshow.com/follow   MAIN TITLE: "Red Alert" AUTHOR: Jack Waldenmaier PUBLISHER: Music Bakery Publishing (BMI) WARNING: UNAUTHORIZED USE OF THE MUSIC CONTAINED IN THIS PRODUCTION IS SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL PROSECUTION. All copyrights, licensing, duplication and distribution rights are held exclusively by Music Bakery Publishing (BMI). 214-636-5887 musicbakery.com

    1h 4m
  4. We Watched The Stepfather (2009) So You Don't Have To | EPISODE 400!!

    Jun 16

    We Watched The Stepfather (2009) So You Don't Have To | EPISODE 400!!

    🚨 Subscribe to our newsletter!- https://the-cinema-psychos-show.kit.com/9e9a267e76 🎉 EPISODE 400 🎉 — and we're celebrating with the remake nobody asked for. For Father's Day, BrIan and John are joined by Old Man Brad (Tomb of Terrors podcast) to review THE STEPFATHER (2009) — a PG-13 slasher remake so soulless it makes you appreciate the original even more. In this episode: • Is Dylan Walsh doing Nip/Tuck or pantomiming Terry O'Quinn? • The movie called "The Stepfather" where he's never actually a stepfather • Amber Heard's entire wardrobe: one bikini, repeated indefinitely • The most baffling grocery store meet-cute in horror history • Why this guy's browser history is his biggest threat • A "Happy Together" cover that perfectly encapsulates everything wrong with the film   CHAPTERS: Introduction [00:00] Episode 400 introduction [01:23] Celebrating Father's Day with Stepfather 2009 [01:40] Special guest, Old Man Brad [02:14] 1st Stepfather film [02:33] To the fathers of steps [03:39] Synopsis of Stepfather 2009 [09:16] Thoughts on the remake [09:48] Dylan Walsh as the Stepfather [16:24] Thoughts on Dylan Walsh's performance [18:39] Criticizing the exposition and plot holes [25:11] Criticizing Amber Heard's wardrobe [32:09] 1st kill: the cat lady [36:48] Criticizing the attic scene [55:53] Criticizing David's character [57:04] The ending [01:01:43] Brad's future plans for Tomb of Terrors [01:18:37] Final thoughts [01:19:53] John's final thoughts [01:20:49] Outro and call to action [01:24:14]   🎙️ Find Old Man Brad at Tomb of Terrors: https://open.spotify.com/show/1qzZ94eNzehFwsnOk1VDes Find The Cinema Psychos Show on Youtube - 🔴 * SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE and SMASH THAT BELL TO OBLIVION!  — https://www.youtube.com/@cinemapsychospod?Sub_Confirmation=1 * Watch more episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmrw92zmCK5VBHWrF0807eeUEypGRd9bW * J Dub's Video Nasties (John's awesome movie channel)  - https://www.youtube.com/@JDUBSVIDEONASTIES/   Follow The Cinema Psychos Show on Socials ❤️‍🔥: * Discord: https://discord.gg/mXBaS5bTKg * Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cinemapsychosshow * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cinemapsychospod * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cinemapsychospod * Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cinemapsychospod   Listen to The Cinema Psychos Show on: * Spotify: https://rebrand.ly/0v6eeno * Apple: https://rebrand.ly/j5nrkp7 * Amazon: https://rebrand.ly/5x5hzng * Goodpods: https://rebrand.ly/picstv6 OR LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST APP! https://cinemapsychosshow.com/follow   MAIN TITLE: "Red Alert" AUTHOR: Jack Waldenmaier PUBLISHER: Music Bakery Publishing (BMI) WARNING: UNAUTHORIZED USE OF THE MUSIC CONTAINED IN THIS PRODUCTION IS SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL PROSECUTION. All copyrights, licensing, duplication and distribution rights are held exclusively by Music Bakery Publishing (BMI). 214-636-5887 musicbakery.com

    1h 25m
  5. Johnny Dangerously: Michael Keaton's Forgotten Comedy Masterpiece

    Jun 9

    Johnny Dangerously: Michael Keaton's Forgotten Comedy Masterpiece

    🚨 Subscribe to our newsletter!- https://the-cinema-psychos-show.kit.com/9e9a267e76 Before Batman, before Beetlejuice — Michael Keaton was making people lose their minds in a gangster parody so dense with jokes it makes Airplane! look restrained. Brian is joined by special guest KT Baldassaro to dig into the 1984 cult classic Johnny Dangerously — a PG-13 movie that somehow snuck in an exploding-balls PSA, and Weird Al Yankovic losing his VHS rights over money. They break down why the film works more like an SNL sketch marathon than a traditional comedy, why Joe Piscopo was actually a star in 1984, the infamous "fargin ice holes" of Maroney, Amy Heckerling's wild career trajectory from Fast Times to this to Clueless, Danny DeVito playing basically pre-Batman Penguin, and the deeply confusing love-it-or-hate-it divide in Letterboxd reviews. CHAPTERS: Introduction [00:00] Welcome to the Cinema Psychos Show [00:36] Discussing Johnny Dangerously [01:51] Housekeeping and Calls to Action [03:22] Synopsis of Johnny Dangerously [04:00] The Parody Element of Johnny Dangerously [05:45] Michael Keaton's Career Context [09:02] Diving into the Plot [14:13] 1. Review: The Movie is Great [59:40] 2. Review: Disappointment with the Jokes [01:00:45] 3. Review: Mixed Feelings about the Humor [01:05:44] Final Review and Conclusion [01:09:14] KT's New Projects [01:14:30]

    1h 28m
  6. The Mandalorian & Grogu | The Star Wars Side Quest Doomed To Fail | Movie Review

    Jun 2

    The Mandalorian & Grogu | The Star Wars Side Quest Doomed To Fail | Movie Review

    🚨 Subscribe to our newsletter!- https://the-cinema-psychos-show.kit.com/9e9a267e76 Seven years since a Star Wars film hit theaters. Disney's biggest star wars streaming property was given a $165 million budget — while every other Star Wars movie got $500-600 million which makes you wonder, did Disney short change this movie on purpose? Brian and John break down why The Mandalorian & Grogu felt less like a cinematic event and more like Season 4 of a show Disney didn't want to pay for — and whether that's actually a problem. Plus: Jabba's inexplicably jacked son, Martin Scorsese voicing a CGI shopkeeper while publicly hating blockbusters, and the most unhinged British audience review we've ever read. Chapters: Introduction [00:00] Discussing The Mandalorian and Grogu [01:17] Vitriolic Fandom [04:18] Movie Starts [13:08] The Hutts' Power Struggle [23:17] The Villain Revealed [36:03] The Movie's Ending [49:55] Audience Reviews! [01:04:24] Follow Us! [01:25:01]   Find The Cinema Psychos Show on Youtube - 🔴 * SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE and SMASH THAT BELL TO OBLIVION!  — https://www.youtube.com/@cinemapsychospod?Sub_Confirmation=1 * Watch more episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmrw92zmCK5VBHWrF0807eeUEypGRd9bW * J Dub's Video Nasties (John's awesome movie channel)  - https://www.youtube.com/@JDUBSVIDEONASTIES/   Follow The Cinema Psychos Show on Socials ❤️‍🔥: * Discord: https://discord.gg/mXBaS5bTKg * Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cinemapsychosshow * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cinemapsychospod * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cinemapsychospod * Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cinemapsychospod   Listen to The Cinema Psychos Show on: * Spotify: https://rebrand.ly/0v6eeno * Apple: https://rebrand.ly/j5nrkp7 * Amazon: https://rebrand.ly/5x5hzng * Goodpods: https://rebrand.ly/picstv6 OR LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST APP! https://cinemapsychosshow.com/follow   MAIN TITLE: "Red Alert" AUTHOR: Jack Waldenmaier PUBLISHER: Music Bakery Publishing (BMI) WARNING: UNAUTHORIZED USE OF THE MUSIC CONTAINED IN THIS PRODUCTION IS SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL PROSECUTION. All copyrights, licensing, duplication and distribution rights are held exclusively by Music Bakery Publishing (BMI). 214-636-5887 musicbakery.com

    1h 27m
  7. Drop Dead Gorgeous Is an UNDERRATED 90's Cult Classic! | ft. Wine & Crime Podcast

    May 18

    Drop Dead Gorgeous Is an UNDERRATED 90's Cult Classic! | ft. Wine & Crime Podcast

    🚨 Subscribe to our newsletter!-  https://the-cinema-psychos-show.kit.com/9e9a267e76 Amy Adams' FIRST movie. Kirsten Dunst. Allison Janney. Brittany Murphy. Ellen Barkin. Kirstie Alley. All in one movie from 1999 — and nobody talks about it. This week on Cinema Psychos, Brian and John are joined by Amanda and Lucy of Wine & Crime — the true crime & comedy podcast — to dig into Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999), the mockumentary dark comedy that bombed at the box office, got roasted by Roger Ebert, and quietly became one of the greatest cult films of the decade.   We're covering: Why this is arguably the best mockumentary ever made (yes, including Spinal Tap) The star-studded cast before anyone was famous The movie's wild murder mystery — did Gladys or Rebecca do it? We debate Why Drop Dead Gorgeous is essentially Gen X's answer to Christopher Guest The movie's complicated legacy — what holds up, what doesn't, and why it still hits The verdict? 9/10. One of the tightest 95-minute dark comedies you'll ever see — and it's currently free on Tubi. --------------------- CHAPTERS: Introduction [00:00] Discussing Drop Dead Gorgeous [01:17] Movie Synopsis [03:32] Personal Connections to the Movie [05:29] Analyzing the Cast [08:17] Breaking Down Characters [21:11] REVIEWS! [01:00:11] About Wine and Crime Podcast [01:16:26] Follow Us [01:24:20]   🍷 WINE & CRIME PODCAST Listen wherever you get podcasts → https://wineandcrimepodcast.com Follow The Cinema Psychos Show on Socials ❤️‍🔥: Discord: https://discord.gg/QWPUCGCuVC Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cinemapsychosshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cinemapsychospod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cinemapsychospod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cinemapsychospod

    1h 25m
  8. Does Clueless (1995) Still Hold Up? | 90's Cult Film Movie Review w/ The Final Girls Podcast!

    May 11

    Does Clueless (1995) Still Hold Up? | 90's Cult Film Movie Review w/ The Final Girls Podcast!

    🚨 Subscribe to our newsletter!-  https://the-cinema-psychos-show.kit.c... Does Amy Heckerling's Clueless from 1995 still hold up after 31 years? This re-imagining of Jane Austen's Emma starring Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash, Brittany Murphy, and the immortal Paul Rudd represents the pinnacle of mid 90's culture, fashion, and slang (as if!). In honor of 90's movie month, we are cracking open this time capsule about love....apparently of the former step sibling kind...with a special movie review  with our new friends Sarah and Kellie of @FinalGirlsPodcast. 📺 The Final Girls Podcast: https://www.final-girls.com/ CHAPTERS: Introduction [00:00] Paul Rudd is a Vampire [00:12] Continuing Nineties Month with Clueless [00:27] Introducing Guests Sarah and Kellie from Final Girls [01:38] First Time Watching Clueless [04:04] High School Stereotypes and Fashion Accuracy [09:48] Origins: From TV Show to Jane Austen Adaptation [13:58] Cher's Character and Matchmaking Schemes [20:52] Paul Rudd as Josh: The Stepbrother Romance Debate [32:09] Dimensional Male Characters and High School Cliques [41:25] Ty's Makeover and Viewer Proxy Role [46:55] Favorite Quotes and Iconic Lines [01:05:21] Audience Reviews [01:05:25] About the Final Girls Podcast [01:20:05] Follow The Cinema Psychos Show on Socials ❤️‍🔥: Discord: https://discord.gg/QWPUCGCuVC Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cinemapsychosshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cinemapsychospod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cinemapsychospod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cinemapsychospod

    1h 29m
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Welcome to the madhouse where film freaks and film fans of all types come to get their fix. The Cinema Psychos Show is hosted by indie filmmakers Brian Cottington and John Wooliscroft. Every week they dig into new movie reviews, cult classics, horror films, bad movies, forgotten gems, and whatever's currently breaking (or disappointing) on streaming; all from the perspective of two guys who actually make films for a living. This isn't a recap show. Expect real film analysis, genuine comedy, deep dives into what makes movies actually work, and plenty of unfiltered opinions on why Hollywood keeps getting it wrong. New releases. Cult horror. 80s classics. Streaming disasters. If it's worth talking about or too insane to ignore; it's fair game.

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