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. Johnny Dangerously: Michael Keaton's Forgotten Comedy Masterpiece

    2d ago

    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
  2. You Might Also Like: Dr. Stacie Stephenson: The Wellness Detective

    2d ago ·  Bonus

    You Might Also Like: Dr. Stacie Stephenson: The Wellness Detective

    Introducing Let's Talk Testosterone: Why It Matters for Women's Health from Dr. Stacie Stephenson: The Wellness Detective. Follow the show: Dr. Stacie Stephenson: The Wellness Detective In this episode, Dr. Stacie breaks down the role testosterone plays in women's health and why it's about so much more than many people realize. She explores how testosterone can impact energy, mood, muscle mass, motivation, cognitive function, and overall well-being. 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. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Reality Bites (1994) Is a 90's GEN X Time Capsule! | Special Guests: John & Rachael of The YaJagoff Podcast!

    May 4

    Reality Bites (1994) Is a 90's GEN X Time Capsule! | Special Guests: John & Rachael of The YaJagoff Podcast!

    🚨 Subscribe to our newsletter!-  https://the-cinema-psychos-show.kit.com/9e9a267e76 Is Reality Bites the ultimate 90s time capsule — or just a movie full of people you want to shake? We dig into Ben Stiller's 1994 Gen X classic and we're not holding back. Brian and co-host John are joined this week by Rachael and John of the YaJagoff Podcast, Pittsburgh's beloved local institution — for a full movie review and film analysis of Reality Bites. We break down Winona Ryder's Lelaina, Ethan Hawke's infuriating Troy Dyer, the love triangle that divides audiences to this day, and whether this cult film still holds up 30 years later. This is our movie recap of a film that captured an entire generation's post-college anxiety — the dead-end jobs, the grunge cynicism, the gas station grocery runs, and the soundtrack that absolutely still slaps. We get into what the movie gets right about Gen X, what it gets deeply wrong, and why Troy Dyer might be the most polarizing romantic lead in 90s cinema. 🎙️ Guests this week: Rachel and John from the YaJagoff Podcast 📺 YaJagoff Podcast: https://yajagoff.com   🎬 What we cover in this film analysis: — Lelaina's character arc and the "reluctant success" problem — Troy Dyer: misunderstood anti-hero or just a bad boyfriend? — Ben Stiller's underrated case as the better choice — The Reality Bites soundtrack and why it holds up — What this cult film says about Gen X and early 90s recession culture — The infamous cue card scene and why it still works CHAPTERS:  Introduction and Hosts [00:00] Introducing Guests from YaJagoff Podcast [00:36] Promos and Calls to Action [02:42] First Watches and Initial Impressions [03:26] Movie Synopsis [06:20] Breaking Down Lelaina [08:31] Troy Dyer: The Worst Person Ever [14:00] Michael (Ben Stiller's Character) [19:43] Vicky, Sammy, and Nineties Social Issues [27:12] Love Triangle Resolution [43:47] Audience Reviews [47:43] Promoting YaJagoff Podcast [57:22] Goodbye [01:09:46] 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 10m
  7. The Wilde Girls (2025): A Hidden Gem? | Indie Movie Review Lydia Pearl Pentz, Cali Scolari

    Apr 30 ·  Bonus

    The Wilde Girls (2025): A Hidden Gem? | Indie Movie Review Lydia Pearl Pentz, Cali Scolari

    What happens when two wealthy socialite heiresses end up in the pacific northwest at the height of The Great Depression. You get The Wilde Girls, a new indie film that I had the pleasure of viewing recently. So let's break down the good and bad in this movie filled with bears, button men, and heart. Synopsis: The year is 1932. Two clueless socialite heiresses with zero survival skills find themselves lost in the wilderness with a price on their heads. An unenthusiastic alliance with a misanthropic mountain man may be their only chance. Starring: Teddy Smith Cali Scolari Lydia Pearl Pentz Written & Directed by: Timothy Hines Produced by: Susan Goforth, Andy Hundis, Jeni Manus   Watch The Wilde Girls: * Prime - https://www.primevideo.com/detail/The-Wilde-Girls/0KKT4YNQ9M072N6GYC0EZ5416E * Plex - https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-wilde-girls-2025   🚨𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗨𝗦🚨 𝗜𝗚:  https://www.instagram.com/cinemapsychospod    Discord: https://discord.gg/QWPUCGCuVC Newsletter : ➡️  https://the-cinema-psychos-show.kit.com/9e9a267e76   𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹: ➡️  https://www.youtube.com/@CinemaPsychosShorts  𝗧𝗶𝗸𝗧𝗼𝗸: ➡️  https://www.tiktok.com/@cinemapsychosshow 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆: https://rebrand.ly/0v6eeno 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲:  https://rebrand.ly/j5nrkp7

    8 min
  8. Kazaam (1996) Was Even Worse Than You Remember | Shaq's Genie Movie Reviewed

    Apr 26

    Kazaam (1996) Was Even Worse Than You Remember | Shaq's Genie Movie Reviewed

    Subscribe to our newsletter so the algorithm can't stop you from finding us- https://the-cinema-psychos-show.kit.com/9e9a267e76 In 1996, Touchstone Pictures looked at Shaquille O'Neal, looked at their checkbook, and said: "Genie movie. Let's go." Nobody wrote a real script. Nobody asked questions. And somehow, nobody noticed the kid protagonist falls nine stories into an abandoned building in the first five minutes and should be dead for the entire rest of the film. This week on the Cinema Psychos Show, Brian and John are digging into Kazaam — one of the most competently filmed disasters in 90s kids movie history. We're talking a genie who forgets about wishes because he's chasing a rap career, a villain whose criminal empire is 100% bootleg CDs, and a third act where Shaq transforms into the Teletubbies golden sun and dunks the bad guy. As a basketball. We also get into: * The Sinbad Shazam Mandela Effect (and why people are wrong) * Why Steel might actually be a better Shaq movie (we said what we said) * Max's deadbeat bootlegger dad and the child support he definitely didn't pay * The historical evidence that Kazaam caused the eruption of Pompeii * Letterboxd reviews that go places we were not prepared for CHAPTERS: Introduction and Show Open [00:00] Sinbad Shazam Mandela Effect [01:00] Shaq's Film Career and Childhood Movie Tastes [03:00] Podcast Housekeeping and Follow Calls [05:36] Launching the Weekly Newsletter [12:00] Newsletter Content and Audience Interaction [14:00] Kazaam Plot Synopsis [16:00] First Watches and Nostalgia [18:00] Max's Home Life and Bullying [21:00] Releasing the Genie and First Wish [26:00] Family Drama and Absent Father [30:00] Bootleg CD Crime and Rap Career [36:00] Climax and Absurd Ending [42:00] Audience Reviews [48:00] Final Thoughts and Plugs [56:00] 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 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 10m
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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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