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Cinema Psychos Movie Reviews

Brian Cottington

Love movies? The Cinema Psychos Show is your go-to movie review podcast that mixes comedy, film history, and unfiltered opinions. Each week, indie filmmakers Brian Cottington and John Wooliscroft dive into everything from cult horror and 80s classics to today"s biggest blockbusters. Expect hilarious rants, deep dives into storytelling and cinematography, and the kind of film discussion you wish you had with your friends. Whether you"re searching for funny movie reviews, horror podcast

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01:49:34

From The Flash to Barbie: The Best and Worst Movies...

Cinema Psychos Movie Reviews ·

2024/03/02

From The Flash to Barbie: The Best and Worst Movies of 2023. This week, we are taking a long hard look at the best and worst films and biggest news stories of 2023. so join us as we talk Taylor Swift's dominance over the film industry, screenwriters and actors battling the evil specter of AI, and the phenomena of Barbenheimer in our annual recap of the year that was 2023. Find The Cinema Psychos Show on Youtube - 🔴 SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE and SMASH THAT BELL TO OBLIVION! —

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29:47

Drive Away Dolls (2024) - Spoiler Free (Kinda)- Bonus...

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2024/02/21

John and Brian got invited to another advanced screening! This time to the new Ethan Coen film Drive Away Dolls. Filmed locally in Pittsburgh and starring Margaret Qualley, Geraldine Viswanathan, and Beanie Feldstein. Synopsis: Jamie regrets her breakup with her girlfriend, while Marian needs to relax. In search of a fresh start, they embark on an unexpected road trip to Tallahassee. Things quickly go awry when they cross paths with a group of inept criminals. Find The Cinema Psychos Show on

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01:10:57

300: The Movie That Redefined Action in Cinema...For...

Cinema Psychos Movie Reviews ·

2024/02/19

300: The Movie That Redefined Action in Cinema...for better or worse. We did it! Just like Leonidas and his 300 spartans, over the past 8 years we reviewed movies, interviewed filmmakers, all while wearing nothing but Spartan speedos! Join us for this very special episode where we tackle one of Zack Snyder's "best" films or what could be one of his most ridiculous entires outside of Sucker Punch. Special Thanks To RMU TV and The Academic Media Center for allowing us to film our 300th episode in

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42:53

What Are The Scariest Non-Horror Movies? - Episode 299

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2024/01/17

What are the scariest non-horror movies? This week, we are taking a trip down memory lane to examine movies that don't quite fit the definition of a true horror movie but are non the less pure and utter nightmare fuel. Did your favorites make our list? Timecodes 00:00 : Intro 03:18 : Eraser Head 05:34 : Terminator 07:55 : Jurassic park 10:16 : A clockwork orange 12:20 : Schindler's list 14:33 : birth of a nation 17:10 : Coraline 18:59 : The Witches 20:58 : The Gate 23:18 : Hellboy series 24:55 :

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20:38

Mean Girls (2024) Is it "Fetch" or Not?

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2024/01/10

Mean Girls (2024) is the new movie musical based on the broadway musical....which was based on the original 2004 smash hit from the mind of Tina Fey. Does this new musical reimagining for the Gen Z folks deserve to be etched into The Burn Book or is it worthy of being dubbed "SOOO FETCH"! Time Codes 00:00 : Intro 01:18 : Our First Press Screening! 02:02 : Mean Girls (2024) Makes Us Feel Old 02:41 : Musical Movies 03:59 : Musical Numbers & Acting 05:39 : Brian & The Original Mean Girls Movie 07:09 :

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46:50

Wes Craven: The Reluctant Horror Filmmaker Who Became...

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2024/01/03

This week, as we are recovering from New Years, we wanted to pull out one of the episodes we recorded while at The 2023 Eerie Horror Fest. This pick being our look at the career of Wes Craven. The man who brought both Freddy Krueger and Ghostface to life was a complex individual who strived to tell stories that dived into the inner workings of our dreams, fears, and trauma but who also did not want to be known as simply a filmmaker who weaved nightmares. CHAPTERS: 00:00 : INTRO 01:17 : The Life &

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01:46:16

Home Alone (1990)- SPECIAL CHRISTMAS MOVIE...

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2023/12/26

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Movie Fans! In honor of the holiday, we are breaking out a full length watch-a-long commentary to the perennial christmas classic, Home Alone from 1990! Get your copy of the film ready and watch along with some of the jolliest bunch of a**holes this side of the nut house. TIMECODES! (0:00) Intro (4:13) COMMENTARY TRACK STARTS - Sync Your Movie At This Point (1:42:12) Final Thoughts Find The Cinema Psychos Show on Youtube - 🔴 SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE and SMASH

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01:07:51

Is Die Hard Really a Christmas Movie? | What Makes a...

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2023/12/18

Is Die Hard REALLY a Christmas Movie? This is a question that every holiday season gets asked. And while Die Hard is a popular choice for those of us who are into unconventional christmas films, there have been a rise of others such as Batman Returns, Eyes Wide Shut, Lethal Weapon, and many many others that all claim to be Christmas Movies. So we are answering the question once and for all, what makes a movie a Christmas movie? CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 intro 00:02:33 Follow us and hit the

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31:27

Eileen Dietz & Nancy Loomis: From Halloween to The...

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2023/12/16

In this special bonus episode from our time at The 2023 Eerie Horror Fest, John and I spoke with Horror Movie Legends; Nancy Loomis and Eileen Dietz. You may know Nancy from her role as Laurie Strode's best friend, Annie, from the 1978 classic Halloween as well as roles in Halloween 3: Season of the Witch, The Fog, and Assault on Precinct 13. Eileen Dietz has done everything from sitcoms to horror movies. And with a career that spans decades, she is best known for scaring the hell out of us as the

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59:44

What Makes Elf a Modern Christmas Classic? | Elf...

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2023/12/11

With the 20th Anniversary of Elf, we wanted to ask the question: What makes Elf a modern Christmas classic? What is it about this light-hearted comedy about a grown man, raised by Santa's elves who travels to New York City to rediscover his family that has been able to capture the feeling of the holidays for modern audiences? Find The Cinema Psychos Show on Youtube - 🔴 SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE and SMASH THAT BELL TO OBLIVION! — https://rebrand.ly/z0uf0cl Watch more episodes

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01:31:56

The Disturbing Message Behind Kirk Cameron’s Saving...

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2023/12/04

WARNING THIS EPISODE GOES INTO RELIGION AND POLITICS...RUN AWAY IF YOU'RE NOT INTO THAT. This week, we are diving into the deranged mind of a man obsessed with hot cocoa, swaddling cloths, and a homicidal maniac Santa Claus...MERRY XMAS Y'ALL We're talking about 2014's Kirk Cameron's Saving Christmas SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE and SMASH THAT BELL TO OBLIVION! 🔴 — https://rebrand.ly/z0uf0cl Watch more episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/@psychosshow J Dub’s Video Nasties (John’s awesome movie

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01:28:44

Dutch (1991) - The Forgotten John Hughes Thanksgiving...

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2023/11/24

This week, we here in the states are celebrating Thanksgiving! The time honored tradition of gluttenous eating among family and friends, football (if you're into that sort of thing), and avoiding the inevitable clash of politics that comes when you invite your boomer Uncle Larry to dinner. But aside from food, there are a few movies we've come to associate with the holiday. Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (see our back catalog) is one of the go to films to come from the mind of John Hughes. But

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57:20

What The Hell Did We Just Watch?!?! - Five Nights At...

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2023/11/12

This week, we are answering a listener request! John and I are heading to Freddy Fazbear's Pizzareia to review Five Night's At Freddy's. A movie we both tried to avoid, but we love you the listeners so much that we can't turn down a request. So what is it about this demented knock off of Charles Entertainment Cheese that has captured the minds of little kids and teens and turned what was an indie game into a billion dollar enterprise with toys, books, onesies, and now a major motion picture? And

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29:28

Mark Pellington: From MTV to Mothman Prophecies - BONUS!

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2023/11/09

In this special bonus episode, we return to our time at The Eerie Horror Fest with our interview with Director Mark Pellington. The visionary filmmaker behind your childhood if, like us, you grew up on MTV in the late 80's and 90's with music videos for Alice in Chains, Nine Inch Nails, and Bon Jovi. Aside from an impressive resume of music videos, he is also the man behind the cult classic, Mothman Prophecies. A film that demonstrates how effective visuals and subtle horror can be at inducing

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38:03

Why We Love The Universal Classic Monsters Movies -...

Cinema Psychos Movie Reviews ·

2023/11/06

This week we are time traveling back to the 1930’s to examine the legacy of the Universal Monster Movies. Why is it that these classic films about gothic castles, mad scientists, vampires, mummies, and more have for nearly 100 years captivated our collective imaginations? Could it be that these films were made so well? Or maybe that the filmmakers themselves brought elements of their own personalities to these characters. We'll find out today as we examine the classic monsters from Universal

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18:40

Jungyoon Kim - Creative Producer at Blumhouse...

Cinema Psychos Movie Reviews ·

2023/10/30

In a special bonus episode, straight from our time at The Eerie Horror Fest, we sit down with Jungyoon Kim, the award winning filmmaker and Creative Producer with Blumhouse Productions. Jungyoon talks about the new Amazon Original horror film Totally Killer, following in the footsteps of horror comedies like M3gan and Happy Death Day. Jungyoon also talks about the evolving role of horror in society. That horror may be on the verge of becoming pop; especially horror/comedy and his approach to genre

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56:39

Killer Doll Horror Movies - Episode 290

Cinema Psychos Movie Reviews ·

2023/10/30

Happy Halloween-Week Psychos Nation! As we come to the conclusion of spooky season, what better way to end it by talking about one of the scariest things lurking in your kid's toy chest....DOLLS! Yes the soulless monsters that straddle the uncanny valley have proven to be fodder for many a horror film. And this week, we are breaking down some of our favorites, both good and bad. Whether you've got Chucky, Annabelle, or a collection of Blood Dolls; snuggle up to your favaorite doll as we break down

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BONUS! Tina Romero: Filmmaker, DJ, & Vice-President...

Cinema Psychos Movie Reviews ·

2023/10/25

While at The Eerie Horror Fest, we got to sit down with multi-talented artist, filmmaker, and DJ, Tina Romero. Tina serves as the Vice-President of The George A. Romero Foundation. An organization with the mission to preserve her father's legacy and foster the next generation of horror filmmakers. Getting to talk with Tina was an absolute treat, as we got to hear about a part of George Romero that was not just the filmmaker who birthed zombies and inspired us to become filmmakers; but a man who

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46:04

The Best Horror Movies of the Past 15 Years - Episode...

Cinema Psychos Movie Reviews ·

2023/10/23

This week, as we are creeping ever closer to Halloween, we decided to take a long hard look at the horror film landscape over the peast 15 years and break down some of our favorites to his the silver screen. Not only will this episode be filled with some deep genre analysis but also will have the double effect of making you go "where the hell did the time go!?!?!" DISCORD!!! Take the conversation further! Come check out our Discord channel where we you can interact face to face (digitally) with

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01:17:12

Death Becomes Her (1992) with Multi-Talented Actress:...

Cinema Psychos Movie Reviews ·

2023/10/16

This week, we are taking a deep dive into the hilarious and underrated film "Death Becomes Her." Joined by special guest Anastasia Elfman, they discuss the film's star-studded cast, its groundbreaking special effects, and its darkly comedic brilliance. Through laughter and nostalgia, they share their love for this cult classic and their desire for more films with its wit and originality. Whether you're a fan of comedy or horror, this podcast episode is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates a good

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