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The Film With Three Brains

thefilmwiththreebrains

A film podcast in which three lifelong friends review movies released between 1975-2001 as if the very future of the world depended on it.

tv & film film reviews

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01:03:54

Fargo 1996 - The Film with Three Brains Review

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2024/07/22

Joel and Ethan Coen helm a botched-kidnapping-indie-blockbuster boasting fascinating characters, Midwest accents, unapologetic violence, plus a search for a tan Ciera and a funny-looking guy, destined for the wood-chipper. With the bevy of low-budget 90's flicks, how do the Coen brothers uniquely cajole a simple plan into an unforgettable masterpiece? Put out an APB for the Brains or you might regret it, dontcha know?

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01:03:19

Robin Hood Prince of Thieves 1991 - The Film with...

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2024/07/11

Kevin Costner stars as a Robin Hood with the winning smile and bow skills to make maidens quiver. Yet it's Alan Rickman who steals the show portraying a villain dark as Snape and as cold as Hans Gruber. Is robbing the rich to help the poor even relevant today? Clamber up a tree and join the Brains in the 'Ewok Village' of Sherwood Forest!

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50:46

Akira 1988 - The Film with Three Brains Review

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2024/06/28

This late 80's adaptation of a cyberpunk graphic novel kicked off America's fascination with Japanimation [sic]. Akira explores what happens when children have the power to destroy Tokyo. And The Brains consider, "aren't we all children?" Tetsuo!! Kaneda!! AKIRA! Wherever you listen to podcasts.

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56:28

Starship Troopers 1997 - The Film with Three Brains...

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2024/06/12

Can satire be so subtle no one gets it? Would Paul Verhoeven make an over the top space war movie just to mock the genre without letting the actors in on it? Would anyone suspect Starship Troopers to inspire such philosophical pondering? Hear the Brains work out the Bugs.

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54:57

Real Genius 1985 - The Film with Three Brains Review

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2024/06/03

A precocious scientist goes to college at 15 for lessons on lasers and love. His roommate, Val Kilmer, earns an easy A as the unicorn of nerds: an extroverted, witty, charming, handsome genius. Will the government and an egotistical professor spoil their discovery, or will a kernel of revenge planted by students pop up at the right moment? Hear fake Brains discuss Real Genius (1985), wherever you listen to podcasts.

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56:49

Apocalypse Now 1979 - The Film with Three Brains Review

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2024/05/22

A rogue Martin Sheen surfs upriver in simultaneous pursuit of a mythical leader, a fellow soldier, an enemy and his destiny. There is no making sense of the Vietnam War, but this acclaimed Coppola passion-project adaptation may make you think differently about both war and moviemaking itself. Come aboard and let the Brains help you appreciate the darkness. Apocalypse Now, wherever you listen to podcasts.

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51:13

Three Amigos 1986 - The Film with Three Brains Review

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2024/05/13

Steve Martin, Chevy Chase and Martin Short - what more could could a 1980's comedy ask for? The answer is more than just a plane with cajones, pero we'll get into that. Tres Brains review Three Amigos. Escucha hoy!

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52:48

Strange Brew 1983 - The Film with Three Brains Review

The Film With Three Brains ·

2024/04/30

Ya der hey. Welcome to our movie review, ya hosers. This week is a beauty... we go to the Great White North to the Elsinore Brewery to see what's in der Strange Brew. Ready to take off, eh?

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01:08:40

Aliens 1986 - The Film with Three Brains Review

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2024/04/19

A creature feature sequel that echoes the plot of the original is usually a Hollywood recipe for disaster. So how did James Cameron simultaneously out-Alien "Alien" and create a gold standard for genre-swapping sequels? Game over, man, time to tune into the Brains for this bug-hunt-gone-bad!

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01:03:58

Alien 1979 - The Film with Three Brains Review

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2024/04/12

While everyone was trying to make the next Star Wars, Ridley Scott unleashed the face-hugging, chest-bursting alien sci-fi horror film that inspired decades of imitations. Alien also gave birth to the first standalone female action hero: the unstoppable Ripley, played by Sigourney Weaver. What not to like? The Brains will tell you.

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01:13:18

Rambo-First Blood Part II 1985 - The Film with Three...

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2024/04/05

Off-screen it's Stallone versus Schwarzenegger. On-screen, Rambo's an unstoppable monosyllabic army of one, leaving a trail of death and destruction in the name of saving fellow POWs. This movie made Rambo (and his survival knife) a pop culture staple but does it still make sense? The Brains are coming to get you!

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51:24

Arthur 1981 - The Film with Three Brains Review

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2024/03/28

Dudley Moore is a rich Manhattanite tipsy with privilege and alcohol. Resigned to marry the high society bride of his family's choosing, a vivacious Liza Minnelli catches his eye despite the threat to his inheritance. Does this comedic drama still have heart and laughs? Get caught between the brains and New York City. "Arthur" 1981, wherever you listen to podasts.

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52:44

Office Space 1999 - The Film with Three Brains Review

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2024/03/17

Beavis & Butthead creator, Mike Judge grows up and gets - a desk job? Three software programmers discover the ultimate loophole to beat the system: stop caring! Has corporate culture changed in the last 25 years? People sure haven't. Cure your case of the Mondays with a hefty dose of Brains!

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01:02:31

Commando 1985 - The Film with Three Brains Review

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2024/03/05

Arnold is back: a retired Special Forces Colonel looks for his kidnapped daughter and demolishes anyone in his way in this progenitor of John Wick, first-person shooters and over-the-top silly violence. With more muscles than plot, does this testosterone-fueled, macho bullshit still "kill"? Let of some steam with the Brains.

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51:21

L.A. Confidential 1997 - The Film with Three Brains...

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2024/03/02

Guy Pearce and Russell Crowe share a precinct while being a world apart in their approach to policing the dirty underbelly of 1950's Hollywood. Are drugs, murder, double-crosses and celebrity lookalike call girls still off the record, on the QT and very hush-hush 70 years later? Join us for our best review yet!

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54:16

Marathon Man 1976 - The Film with Three Brains Review

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2024/02/26

Crooked clandestine government agents and a sadistic Nazi dentist give chase to Dustin Hoffman in this shoestring-plotted thriller. Does solid acting and a fast pace help the Marathon Man finish strong? Strap on your Adidas and try to keep up with the Brains.

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56:01

Grumpy Old Men 1991 - The Film with Three Brains Review

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2024/02/16

Lemmon, Matthau and Ann-Margret form a love triangle that both threatens and redefines the men's grumpy friendship. Do they have enough spark to fuel this age-old plot? Can the frigit Minnesota setting nip at the hearts of viewers? Crack a cold Schmidt's and come warm up in the ice shanty with the Brains.

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56:49

Something Wild 1986 - The Film with Three Brains Review

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2024/02/08

Melanie Griffith and Jeff Daniels are flirting with disaster (and each other) in this unpredictable flick. Does Something Wild refer to their weekend adventure or scriptwriting that meanders from goofy to ominous to violent? The Brains are back in town so come along for a wild ride.

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01:07:16

Jurassic Park 1993 - The Film with Three Brains Review

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2024/01/28

In 1993, Sam was given a Jurassic Park t-shirt. He put it in storage assuming he would pull it out in 30 years and no one would remember it. The brains discuss how wrong he was.

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52:50

The Adventures of Ford Fairlane 1990 - The Film with...

The Film With Three Brains ·

2024/01/20

Andrew "Dice" Clay, toxic misogynist comedian, becomes LA's Rock 'n' Roll Detective Ford Fairlane in this scarce cult film, chock full of raunchy jokes and surprising cameos. After sitting on the shelf a few decades, can it still make Brains giggle? Or just squirm?

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