You Can't Handle The Review! A Film Review Podcast

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Welcome to "You Can't Handle The Review!” the film review podcast where hosts Mike and Stephen tackle the latest movies, timeless classics, and hidden gems with a dose of humour and insight. Each episode, they dive deep into the cinematic universe, dissecting plots, performances, and themes, while delivering their honest opinions that you might not be ready to hear! From blockbuster hits to indie flicks, no film is off-limits. Join Mike and Stephen as they challenge your perspective and help you navigate the vast world of cinema—because sometimes, the truth can be hard to handle!

  1. #25: Lethal Weapon (1987)

    JAN 31

    #25: Lethal Weapon (1987)

    In this episode Mike, Stephen and Luke review Lethal Weapon (1987) Directed by Richard Donner Starring Mel Gibson Danny Glover Gary Busey If you enjoy what we do, please consider following the Podcast, rate the podcast and share with your friends and family. We want to hear from you so comment below. If you fancy supporting the podcast, tip jar link is below. Give as much as you like, every little helps. All funds go to supporting the podcast. https://www.paypal.me/ThistlePodcasts We have come up with our own Rating system for the podcast. Taking a quote from films for our 5 star rating system. Also added a scaling system of 1 - 10 next to each if you are so inclined. 5 Stars: "I'm the King of the world!" (9-10) Top Film. Best Movie ever. Re-watchable. 4 Stars: "Yippe Kay-Ye!" (7-8) Few bad things, but overall really good. 3 Stars: "Now that's what I call a close encounter" (5-6) A pile of good things and bad things. 2 Stars: "I've got a bad feeling about this" (3-4) Few good things, but overall really bad. 1 Star: "La-hoo-sa-her" (1-2) Worst Movie Ever. Never wanna watch it again. "Pure Imagination" (Epic Version) https://youtu.be/10ko2OsjFt0?si=wBQVE6zDo9XJWQJXDoctor "Galatic Battles" by Epidemic Sound https://youtu.be/wd_n7H2sQHc?si=WeXbjNSdK2xhmFZn Check out our socials for more info on other podcasts we do. Email us: thistlepodcasts@outlook.com Thistle Podcasts Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570997583479 Thistle Podcasts X/Twitter Page: https://x.com/ThistlePodcasts?t=_zKaKqkYCgILoe_mFjq6Uw&s=09 Thistle Podcasts Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/thistlepodcasts?igsh=bGU2dmluY3BiOW56 Are you a Doctor Who fan? If so, check out our podcast Adventures in Time and Space where we watch all of Doctor Who from 1963 - Present. Check the link below to take you to our episodes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bkCCRXbsVW49KPbxGxqk1?si=7WaPaoWPRI6Pgtcbq9CfNQ Life on Mars/Ashes to Ashes fan? Check out our podcast Gene Genie Reviews where Stephen and Mike re-watch all the episodes. Link below for episodes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lEW1vt9ecec9750K33WcL?si=KaO1edAjRTaboklXx1KWDw

    1h 23m
  2. #24: Friday Night News 7

    JAN 30

    #24: Friday Night News 7

    Mike and Stephen are joined by Luke as they discuss the news. Man of Tomorrow 2027 casting news. Batman - Part II casting. Rush Hour 4? Kathleen Kennedy has left the building! Trailers for The Immortal Man, Mandalorian and Grogu, Avengers: Doomsday. Email us at: thistlepodcasts@outlook.com Thistle Podcasts Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570997583479 Thistle Podcasts X/Twitter Page: https://x.com/ThistlePodcasts?t=_zKaKqkYCgILoe_mFjq6Uw&s=09 Thistle Podcasts Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/thistlepodcasts?igsh=bGU2dmluY3BiOW56

    50 min
  3. #23: Friday Night News 6

    12/26/2025

    #23: Friday Night News 6

    Mike and Stephen discuss the news.

    22 min
  4. #22: Die Hard (1988)

    12/25/2025

    #22: Die Hard (1988)

    In this episode Mike and Stephen review Die Hard (1988) directed by John McTiernan Screenplay by Jeb Stuart & Steven E. de Souza Starring: Bruce Willis Alan Rickman Alexander Godunov Bonnie Bedelia Reginald VelJohnson Paul Gleason If you enjoy what we do, please consider following the Podcast, rate the podcast and share with your friends and family. We want to hear from you so comment below. If you fancy supporting the podcast, tip jar link is below. Give as much as you like, every little helps. All funds go to supporting the podcast. https://www.paypal.me/ThistlePodcasts We have come up with our own Rating system for the podcast. Taking a quote from films for our 5 star rating system. Also added a scaling system of 1 - 10 next to each if you are so inclined. 5 Stars: "I'm the King of the world!" (9-10) Top Film. Best Movie ever. Re-watchable. 4 Stars: "Yippe Kay-Ye!" (7-8) Few bad things, but overall really good. 3 Stars: "Now that's what I call a close encounter" (5-6) A pile of good things and bad things. 2 Stars: "I've got a bad feeling about this" (3-4) Few good things, but overall really bad. 1 Star: "La-hoo-sa-her" (1-2) Worst Movie Ever. Never wanna watch it again. "Pure Imagination" (Epic Version) https://youtu.be/10ko2OsjFt0?si=wBQVE6zDo9XJWQJXDoctor "Galatic Battles" by Epidemic Sound https://youtu.be/wd_n7H2sQHc?si=WeXbjNSdK2xhmFZn Check out our socials for more info on other podcasts we do. Email us: thistlepodcasts@outlook.com Thistle Podcasts Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570997583479 Thistle Podcasts X/Twitter Page: https://x.com/ThistlePodcasts?t=_zKaKqkYCgILoe_mFjq6Uw&s=09 Thistle Podcasts Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/thistlepodcasts?igsh=bGU2dmluY3BiOW56 Are you a Doctor Who fan? If so, check out our podcast Adventures in Time and Space where we watch all of Doctor Who from 1963 - Present. Check the link below to take you to our episodes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bkCCRXbsVW49KPbxGxqk1?si=7WaPaoWPRI6Pgtcbq9CfNQ Life on Mars/Ashes to Ashes fan? Check out our podcast Gene Genie Reviews where Stephen and Mike re-watch all the episodes. Link below for episodes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lEW1vt9ecec9750K33WcL?si=KaO1edAjRTaboklXx1KWDw

    2h 1m
  5. #21: The Lost Boys (1987)

    10/31/2025

    #21: The Lost Boys (1987)

    In this episode Mike and Stephen review The Lost Boys (1987), written by, Janice Fischer, James Jeremias and Jeffrey Boam. Directed by Joel Schumacher Starring: Corey Feldman Jami Gertz Corey Haim Edward Herrmann Barnard Hughes Jason Patric Kiefer Sutherland Dianne Wiest If you enjoy what we do, please consider following the Podcast, rate the podcast and share with your friends and family. We want to hear from you so comment below. If you fancy supporting the podcast, tip jar link is below. Give as much as you like, every little helps. All funds go to supporting the podcast. https://www.paypal.me/ThistlePodcasts We have come up with our own Rating system for the podcast. Taking a quote from films for our 5 star rating system. Also added a scaling system of 1 - 10 next to each if you are so inclined. 5 Stars: "I'm the King of the world!" (9-10) Top Film. Best Movie ever. Re-watchable. 4 Stars: "Yippe Kay-Ye!" (7-8) Few bad things, but overall really good. 3 Stars: "Now that's what I call a close encounter" (5-6) A pile of good things and bad things. 2 Stars: "I've got a bad feeling about this" (3-4) Few good things, but overall really bad. 1 Star: "La-hoo-sa-her" (1-2) Worst Movie Ever. Never wanna watch it again. "Pure Imagination" (Epic Version) https://youtu.be/10ko2OsjFt0?si=wBQVE6zDo9XJWQJXDoctor "Galatic Battles" by Epidemic Sound https://youtu.be/wd_n7H2sQHc?si=WeXbjNSdK2xhmFZn Check out our socials for more info on other podcasts we do. Email us: thistlepodcasts@outlook.com Thistle Podcasts Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570997583479 Thistle Podcasts X/Twitter Page: https://x.com/ThistlePodcasts?t=_zKaKqkYCgILoe_mFjq6Uw&s=09 Thistle Podcasts Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/thistlepodcasts?igsh=bGU2dmluY3BiOW56 Are you a Doctor Who fan? If so, check out our podcast Adventures in Time and Space where we watch all of Doctor Who from 1963 - Present. Check the link below to take you to our episodes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bkCCRXbsVW49KPbxGxqk1?si=7WaPaoWPRI6Pgtcbq9CfNQ Life on Mars/Ashes to Ashes fan? Check out our podcast Gene Genie Reviews where Stephen and Mike re-watch all the episodes. Link below for episodes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lEW1vt9ecec9750K33WcL?si=KaO1edAjRTaboklXx1KWDw

    1h 32m
  6. #20: Braveheart (1995) - Part 2

    09/20/2025

    #20: Braveheart (1995) - Part 2

    In this episode Mike's friend, Luke joins us for a chat about Braveheart. Plus some clips of Mel Gibson interviews on Braveheart. Links to music and clips down below; Braveheart (1995) soundtrack: https://open.spotify.com/album/11RrIE8R4WdmybwaItRa97?si=yX8ScbwjQ2aBTZGgYBx2XA William Wallace song - Horrible Histories; https://open.spotify.com/episode/3odVmxuvqY5M2s10hn9vTT?si=e4UO7h9HSwKipjc0puojag Mel Gibson - Live on Stage London https://youtu.be/LUQN7dZzX6E?si=c8zaaziQDJ2err7Q Mel Gibson - Live on Stage Glasgow https://youtu.be/VRqJTDNTSc4?si=KPl0iO16AJzhtN-C Tony Robinson - William Wallace Timeline Documentary https://youtu.be/pZcfyJOOyOc?si=BE1juwsUWgcnsvLG House of the Lion - BBC Sounds, BBC Radio Scotland, Scottish History Podcast. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0h5q3rb?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile If you enjoy what we do, please consider following the Podcast, rate the podcast and share with your friends and family. We want to hear from you so comment below. If you fancy supporting the podcast, tip jar link is below. Give as much as you like, every little helps. All funds go to supporting the podcast. https://www.paypal.me/ThistlePodcasts We have come up with our own Rating system for the podcast. Taking a quote from films for our 5 star rating system. Also added a scaling system of 1 - 10 next to each if you are so inclined. 5 Stars: "I'm the King of the world!" (9-10) Top Film. Best Movie ever. Re-watchable. 4 Stars: "Yippe Kay-Ye!" (7-8) Few bad things, but overall really good. 3 Stars: "Now that's what I call a close encounter" (5-6) A pile of good things and bad things. 2 Stars: "I've got a bad feeling about this" (3-4) Few good things, but overall really bad. 1 Star: "La-hoo-sa-her" (1-2) Worst Movie Ever. Never wanna watch it again. "Pure Imagination" (Epic Version) https://youtu.be/10ko2OsjFt0?si=wBQVE6zDo9XJWQJXDoctor "Galatic Battles" by Epidemic Sound https://youtu.be/wd_n7H2sQHc?si=WeXbjNSdK2xhmFZn Check out our socials for more info on other podcasts we do. Email us: thistlepodcasts@outlook.com Thistle Podcasts Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570997583479 Thistle Podcasts X/Twitter Page: https://x.com/ThistlePodcasts?t=_zKaKqkYCgILoe_mFjq6Uw&s=09 Thistle Podcasts Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/thistlepodcasts?igsh=bGU2dmluY3BiOW56 Are you a Doctor Who fan? If so, check out our podcast Adventures in Time and Space where we watch all of Doctor Who from 1963 - Present. Check the link below to take you to our episodes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bkCCRXbsVW49KPbxGxqk1?si=7WaPaoWPRI6Pgtcbq9CfNQ Life on Mars/Ashes to Ashes fan? Check out our podcast Gene Genie Reviews where Stephen and Mike re-watch all the episodes. Link below for episodes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lEW1vt9ecec9750K33WcL?si=KaO1edAjRTaboklXx1KWDw

    58 min
  7. #19: Braveheart (1995) - Part 1

    09/06/2025

    #19: Braveheart (1995) - Part 1

    In this episode Mike and Stephen review the iconic Braveheart (1995) Directed, Produced and staring Mel Gibson. Also stars: Sophie Marceau Patrick McGoohan Catherine McCormack Angus MacFadyen Brendan Gleeson David O'Hara James Cosmo If you enjoy what we do, please consider following the Podcast, rate the podcast and share with your friends and family. We want to hear from you so comment below. If you fancy supporting the podcast, tip jar link is below. Give as much as you like, every little helps. All funds go to supporting the podcast. https://www.paypal.me/ThistlePodcasts We have come up with our own Rating system for the podcast. Taking a quote from films for our 5 star rating system. Also added a scaling system of 1 - 10 next to each if you are so inclined. 5 Stars: "I'm the King of the world!" (9-10) Top Film. Best Movie ever. Re-watchable. 4 Stars: "Yippe Kay-Ye!" (7-8) Few bad things, but overall really good. 3 Stars: "Now that's what I call a close encounter" (5-6) A pile of good things and bad things. 2 Stars: "I've got a bad feeling about this" (3-4) Few good things, but overall really bad. 1 Star: "La-hoo-sa-her" (1-2) Worst Movie Ever. Never wanna watch it again. "Pure Imagination" (Epic Version) https://youtu.be/10ko2OsjFt0?si=wBQVE6zDo9XJWQJXDoctor "Galatic Battles" by Epidemic Sound https://youtu.be/wd_n7H2sQHc?si=WeXbjNSdK2xhmFZn Check out our socials for more info on other podcasts we do. Email us: thistlepodcasts@outlook.com Thistle Podcasts Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570997583479 Thistle Podcasts X/Twitter Page: https://x.com/ThistlePodcasts?t=_zKaKqkYCgILoe_mFjq6Uw&s=09 Thistle Podcasts Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/thistlepodcasts?igsh=bGU2dmluY3BiOW56 Are you a Doctor Who fan? If so, check out our podcast Adventures in Time and Space where we watch all of Doctor Who from 1963 - Present. Check the link below to take you to our episodes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bkCCRXbsVW49KPbxGxqk1?si=7WaPaoWPRI6Pgtcbq9CfNQ Life on Mars/Ashes to Ashes fan? Check out our podcast Gene Genie Reviews where Stephen and Mike re-watch all the episodes. Link below for episodes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lEW1vt9ecec9750K33WcL?si=KaO1edAjRTaboklXx1KWDw

    2h 9m
  8. #18: Sons of the Desert (1933)

    08/30/2025

    #18: Sons of the Desert (1933)

    In this episode Mike and Stephen discuss the passing of Terrance Stamp and review Sons of the Desert (1933) starring Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy! If you enjoy what we do, please consider following the Podcast, rate the podcast and share with your friends and family. We want to hear from you so comment below. If you fancy supporting the podcast, tip jar link is below. Give as much as you like, every little helps. All funds go to supporting the podcast. https://www.paypal.me/ThistlePodcasts We have come up with our own Rating system for the podcast. Taking a quote from films for our 5 star rating system. Also added a scaling system of 1 - 10 next to each if you are so inclined. 5 Stars: "I'm the King of the world!" (9-10) Top Film. Best Movie ever. Re-watchable. 4 Stars: "Yippe Kay-Ye!" (7-8) Few bad things, but overall really good. 3 Stars: "Now that's what I call a close encounter" (5-6) A pile of good things and bad things. 2 Stars: "I've got a bad feeling about this" (3-4) Few good things, but overall really bad. 1 Star: "La-hoo-sa-her" (1-2) Worst Movie Ever. Never wanna watch it again. "Pure Imagination" (Epic Version) https://youtu.be/10ko2OsjFt0?si=wBQVE6zDo9XJWQJXDoctor "Galatic Battles" by Epidemic Sound https://youtu.be/wd_n7H2sQHc?si=WeXbjNSdK2xhmFZn Check out our socials for more info on other podcasts we do. Email us: thistlepodcasts@outlook.com Thistle Podcasts Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570997583479 Thistle Podcasts X/Twitter Page: https://x.com/ThistlePodcasts?t=_zKaKqkYCgILoe_mFjq6Uw&s=09 Thistle Podcasts Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/thistlepodcasts?igsh=bGU2dmluY3BiOW56 Are you a Doctor Who fan? If so, check out our podcast Adventures in Time and Space where we watch all of Doctor Who from 1963 - Present. Check the link below to take you to our episodes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bkCCRXbsVW49KPbxGxqk1?si=7WaPaoWPRI6Pgtcbq9CfNQ Life on Mars/Ashes to Ashes fan? Check out our podcast Gene Genie Reviews where Stephen and Mike re-watch all the episodes. Link below for episodes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lEW1vt9ecec9750K33WcL?si=KaO1edAjRTaboklXx1KWDw

    1h 22m
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Welcome to "You Can't Handle The Review!” the film review podcast where hosts Mike and Stephen tackle the latest movies, timeless classics, and hidden gems with a dose of humour and insight. Each episode, they dive deep into the cinematic universe, dissecting plots, performances, and themes, while delivering their honest opinions that you might not be ready to hear! From blockbuster hits to indie flicks, no film is off-limits. Join Mike and Stephen as they challenge your perspective and help you navigate the vast world of cinema—because sometimes, the truth can be hard to handle!

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