Best The Cinema Psychos Show Brian Cottington And John Wooliscroft Podcasts (2024)

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Did "Stone Cold" Steve Austin Fail in Hollywood? 1:05:36

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Stone Cold Steve Austin stunned in WWE, but did Hollywood leave him out in the cold? This week, Brian and John dive into the direct-to-DVD filmography of WWE legend "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. From "The Condemned" to "Maximum Conviction", we break down Austin's transition from wrestling superstar to action movie tough guy. Austin literally was the b…

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Is National Treasure (2004) The Most Ridiculous Heist Film Ever Made? 1:14:14

6d ago1:14:14

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Happy Fourth of July folks. What better way to deal with the existential dread of current US politics than to escape to the movies! This week we are diving into the over-the-top world of National Treasure! we are breaking down Nicolas Cage's quest to steal the Declaration of Independence, decipher Ben Franklin's magic glasses, and find America's gr…

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Horror Goblins Unite: Inside Eerie Horror Fest with Social Media Maven Alyssa Woke Kennedy 23:22

10d ago23:22

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In this bonus episode from our time at last year's Eerie Horror Fest, we are joined by self-proclaimed "horror goblin" Alyssa Woke Kennedy, the festival's social media manager and host of the Eerie Horror Cast podcast. Discover the challenges and joys of promoting a horror festival, the art of horror podcasting, and the diverse world of scary cinem…

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Why Isn't Jack Nicholson's Wolf (1994) More Popular? 1:28:53

14d ago1:28:53

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Get ready to dive into the wild world of werewolves, corporate drama, and top-notch acting? Join us as we dissect the 1994 cult classic "Wolf" directed by Mike Nichols, starring Jack Nicholson, Michelle Pfeiffer, and James Spader. We explore the burning questions: Can Jack Nicholson's Will Randall handle his wolfy transformation while navigating of…

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Is Stepfather 3 (1992) The Worst Direct-to-TV Horror Film? 1:18:47

26d ago1:18:47

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Is Stepfather 3 (1992) The Worst Direct-to-TV Horror Film? It's Father's Day and this week we are dissecting the final entry into the original Step Father franchise with the low-budget horror sequel directed by Guy Magar, starring Priscilla Barnes and Robert Whitman doing his best Terry O'Quinn impression as he slips into the shoes of the murderous…

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Madame Web: Future Cult Classic? - Episode 312 1:19:28

1M ago1:19:28

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Join us as we dive deep into the many facets of the much-anticipated yet highly controversial "Madame Web" movie, directed by S.J. Clarkson and starring Dakota Johnson and Sydney Sweeney. From character inconsistencies to underlying industry sexism, we've got it all covered! 🚀 🔍 Episode Breakdown: Madame Web: Worst Superhero Movie Yet? We compare "…

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Is Howard The Duck Really THAT Terrible? (Yes...It's Worse Than That) 1:16:34

2M ago1:16:34

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Is Howard The Duck Really THAT Terrible? The George Lucas produced film (you know the Star Wars one) has the distinction of not only kick starting the cinematic voyage of Marvel Films, but also having the reputation of being one of the weirdest and just down right terrible films to come out of the 1980's. Starring Lea Thompson, fresh off of Back to…

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Why The Birds is Hitchcock's Most Terrifying Film - Episode 310 1:02:03

2M ago1:02:03

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The Birds (1963) just might be Alfred Hitchcock's most terrifying film. This film follows wealthy socialite and practical joker, Melanie Daniels (Tippi Hedren) as she ends up in the sleepy seaside town of Bodega Bay on pursuit of a new boyfriend, Mitch Brenner (Rod Taylor) only to be caught in a freak bird attack that turns Bodega Bay into a hellsc…

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North by Northwest: Alfred Hitchcock's Spy Film 1:20:27

2M ago1:20:27

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North by Northwest is an interesting little spy film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. This week, we take a look at this dazzling spy thriller about mistaken identity, double agents, microfilm, and Martin Landau's creepy eyes. Get 20% OFF Manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code CINEMA20 at https://manscaped.com (affiliate link) Find The Cinema Psycho…

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Rope (1948) - Alfred Hitchcock's Murderous Dinner Party Film 1:02:13

2M ago1:02:13

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Rope from 1948 is a little known Alfred Hitchcock film that deals with one of Hitchcock's favorite subjects....MURDER!!! Specifically, murder that is intellectually argued as a "good" for society. Rope stars John Dall and Farley Granger as Brandon and Phillip, two well-to-do New Yorkers who have just murdered their friend, David. What follows is a …

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Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) -TRAILER REACTION! | Joaquin Phoenix | Lady Gaga - BONUS 17:38

3M ago17:38

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Joker: Folie à Deux drops its first teaser trailer and we've got a reaction to it! Joaquin Phoenix returns as the demented Arthur Fleck, this time meeting the equally disturbed Harley Quinn played by Lady Gaga. Get 20% OFF Manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code CINEMA20 at https://manscaped.com (affiliate link) Find The Cinema Psychos Show on Yo…

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Rear Window (1954)- Hitchcock's Voyeur Fantasy - Episode 307 1:06:28

3M ago1:06:28

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Get 20% OFF Manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code CINEMA20 at MANSCAPED.com! Alfred Hitchcock's 1954 classic, Rear Window, is a voyeur's fantasy about all the good that spying on your neighbors can bring...like solving a murder. Starring Jimmy Stewart and Grace Kelly, Rear Window tells the story of a disabled photographer who turns to the lives…

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Make Your Horror Movie! Filmmaking Tips with Aaron B. Koontz, Brandon Hill, and Ashleigh Snead of Blood Oath Films 22:32

3M ago22:32

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Get 20% OFF Manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code CINEMA20 at MANSCAPED.com! Unleash your film's potential with Blood Oath Films! 🎬 In this riveting episode of The Cinema Psychos Show, we're broadcasting straight from the Eerie Horror Fest with special guests Aaron B. Koontz, Brandon Hill, and Ashleigh Snead. These industry mavens from Blood Oa…

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Why Beaster Day: Here Comes Peter Cottonhell (2014) Is a TERRIBLE Movie - Movie Review - Episode 305 57:51

3M ago57:51

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Get 20% OFF Manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code CINEMA20 at MANSCAPED.com! Beaster Day: Here Comes Peter Cottonhell from 2014 is a terrible movie. Being that April Fools falls the day after Easter, the joke really is on us for thinking that this b movie featuring some of the worst VFX ever along with ZERO plot, and a bizarrely large amount of…

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RRR (2022) Is The Most Epic Movie You Haven't Seen - Movie Review - Episode 304 1:23:33

4M ago1:23:33

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Calling it right now. RRR is the most epic film you haven't seen. Directed by S. S. Rajamouli, this 2022 action film has more character depth, action, and grandious scale then most if not all action films being made in Hollywood. RRR is a story about 2 historical freedom fighters who meet in this fictional story who use the power of manly friendshi…

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Why The Crow (2024) Will Fail - Trailer Reaction - BONUS 18:51

4M ago18:51

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Why might The Crow (2024) Fail? If you missed it, the new trailer for The Crow 2024 dropped last week and in a special bonus episode, we're going to give you our live reaction to the new trailer. Needless to say, we aren't impressed and we have some concerns about the look, story, and how this new adaptation of James O. Barr's graphic novel made fa…

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Is Leprechaun 4 In Space SO BAD That It's GOOD? - Movie Review - Episode 303 1:07:55

4M ago1:07:55

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Is Leprechaun 4 In Space SO BAD That It's GOOD? On this St. Paddy's Day (well the day after) we finally enter one of the weirdest entires into the long running Leprechaun Franchise. And boy oh boy this one is a doozy. This time, our favorite demonic leprechaun is "bursting his way" to become king of...well we don't know. But he needs a space bride …

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Is Dune Part 2 (2024) A Perfect Sequel? - Episode 302 58:25

4M ago58:25

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Denis Villeneuve's Epic Dune Part 2 is out and it has taken the world by storm. But with a current Rotten Tomatoes score of 93% and an Audience score of 95%, the question has to be asked: Is Dune Part 2 A Perfect Sequel? Find The Cinema Psychos Show on Youtube - 🔴 SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE and SMASH THAT BELL TO OBLIVION! — https://rebrand.ly/z0uf0cl Wa…

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The Year In Review 2023 - Taylor Swift, Strikes, and Superhero Bombs...OH MY! - Episode 301 1:49:34

4M ago1:49:34

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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…

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Drive Away Dolls (2024) - Spoiler Free (Kinda)- Bonus Review 29:47

5M ago29:47

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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 …

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300: The Movie That Redefined Action in Cinema...For Better or Worse - Episode 300 1:10:57

5M ago1:10:57

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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…

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What Are The Scariest Non-Horror Movies? - Episode 299 42:53

6M ago42:53

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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 cl…

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Mean Girls (2024) Is it "Fetch" or Not? 20:38

6M ago20:38

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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! …

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Wes Craven: The Reluctant Horror Filmmaker Who Became A Legend - Episode 298 46:50

6M ago46:50

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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 …

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Home Alone (1990)- SPECIAL CHRISTMAS MOVIE COMMENTARY! - Episode 297 1:46:16

7M ago1:46:16

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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 …

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Is Die Hard Really a Christmas Movie? | What Makes a Movie a Christmas Movie - Episode 296 1:07:51

7M ago1:07:51

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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 a…

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Eileen Dietz & Nancy Loomis: From Halloween to The Exorcist | Bonus Interview from The Eerie Horror Fest 2023 31:27

7M ago31:27

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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. Eilee…

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What Makes Elf a Modern Christmas Classic? | Elf (2003) - Movie Review - Episode 295 59:44

7M ago59:44

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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 Psycho…

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The Disturbing Message Behind Kirk Cameron’s Saving Christmas | Movie Review - Episode 294 1:31:56

7M ago1:31:56

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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 OBLI…

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Dutch (1991) - The Forgotten John Hughes Thanksgiving Classic - Episode 293 1:28:44

8M ago1:28:44

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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 a…

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What The Hell Did We Just Watch?!?! - Five Nights At Freddy's (2023) - Episode 292 57:20

8M ago57:20

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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 l…

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Mark Pellington: From MTV to Mothman Prophecies - BONUS! 29:28

8M ago29:28

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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,…

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Why We Love The Universal Classic Monsters Movies - Episode 291 38:03

8M ago38:03

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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 …

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Jungyoon Kim - Creative Producer at Blumhouse Productions - Interview -BONUS 18:40

8M ago18:40

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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…

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Killer Doll Horror Movies - Episode 290 56:39

8M ago56:39

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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 ou…

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BONUS! Tina Romero: Filmmaker, DJ, & Vice-President of The George A. Romero Foundation 26:21

9M ago26:21

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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…

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The Best Horror Movies of the Past 15 Years - Episode 289 46:04

9M ago46:04

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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 t…

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Death Becomes Her (1992) with Multi-Talented Actress: Anastasia Elfman 1:17:12

9M ago1:17:12

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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 …

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The Evil Dead Franchise - Episode 287 57:42

9M ago57:42

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This week on episode 287 of the cinema psychos show, we are coming to you straight from the 2023 Eerie Horror Fest to discuss Evil Dead Franchise; A film franchise that not only launched the careers of Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell, but also gave us a perfect example of how to tell a cabin in the woods horror movie. But what is it about this franchi…

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Deadly Friend (1986) with Special Effects Makeup Artist Sarah Schuck - Episode 286 1:03:55

9M ago1:03:55

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IT'S FINALLY SPOOKY SEASON!!! This week we are kicking off our favorite time of the year with the review of the wacky b movie, Deadly Friend from 1986 with our new friend, special effects makeup artist, Sarah Schuck! The film by Horror Maestro, Wes Craven serves as his pallet cleanser from the world of Freddy by giving us the world of B B the robot…

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Hackers (1995) - Movie Review - Episode 285 1:13:19

10M ago1:13:19

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Do you remember 1995? We sure do! This week as we close out Dystopian, 90's, Sci-fi, Cyber Punk Month, we are revisiting what people thought teens would do with a Packard Bell PC that cost 2k from Circuit City in 1995....HACK THE PLANET! We're talking about of course Hackers starring Johnny Lee Miller and Angelina Jolie. A movie that we think has s…

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Johnny Mnemonic (1995) - Episode 284 1:16:07

10M ago1:16:07

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This week, we are heading again to 1995 to review Johnny Mnemonic. A movie that feels a bit like a chipotle burrito, jam packed filled with brain implants, yakuza assassins, a global pandemic created by "technology", a cyborg dolphin, and yea....Henry Rollins is in it too. But is this movie really all that terrible? Are there any redeeming qualitie…

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The Lawnmower Man (1992) - Movie Review 1:07:28

10M ago1:07:28

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Continuing on with our 90's Cyber Punk Dystopian Future Month, we've got another cult classic from Virtuosity Director, Brett Leonard. It's the 1992 VR Thriller, The Lawnmower Man starring awesome character actor, Jeff Fahey and a not-quite-James Bond; Pierce Brosnon. This movie tried to show us the 2 true horrors of the 90's, 32 Bit VR games and D…

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Virtuosity (1995) with Joe La Scola & Sean O'Rourke of Movie Dumpster - Episode 282 1:24:03

10M ago1:24:03

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What happens when the big bad in a VR video game made up of 150 maniacs escapes to the real world "future" of 1999 as a nano bot blue goo android? You get the shoot e'em up chase movie, Virtuosity starring Denzel Washington and a pre-gladiator Russell Crowe (which this might actually be his best performance outside of the 2020 film "Unhinged"). Joi…

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The Blackening (2023) With Emmy Award Winning Rapper FRZY - Episode 281 1:07:58

11M ago1:07:58

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This week, we are joined by some serious talent. FRZY, Pittsburgh's very own Emmy Award winning rapper, Guiness World Record Holder for Longest Freestyle Rap, Derby Car Driver, and soon to be headliner in a join performance with The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra joins us to talk all about The Blackening, Director Tim Story's (of Fantastic 4 fame) n…

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The Crazies (1973) with Monster Mark Kosobucki of The Eerie Horror Fest! - Episode 280 1:09:19

11M ago1:09:19

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This week, we are joined by The Art Director for The upcoming Eerie Horror Fest, Monster Mark Kosobucki as we review one of George A. Romero's early classics, The Crazies. A movie that seriously has a totally different meaning in light of the past few years with the Covid-19 Pandemic, The Crazies is a tale of a small town in Western Pennsylvania th…

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Very Bad Things (1998) - Really That Awful? - Episode 279 1:06:28

11M ago1:06:28

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This week, we are returning to our well of dark comedies and misunderstood misfit movies to analyze one of the darkest comedies to come out of the "edgy" and "extreme" 1990's- Very Bad Things. A movie that plays to the trope of a bachelor party gone horribly horribly wrong and illustrates the lengths that people will go to avoid consequences. Starr…

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Oppenheimer (2023) - Episode 278 50:53

11M ago50:53

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This week, we are reviewing the second half of the cinematic phenomena known as "BARBENHEIMER"! And while Barbie was a celebration of a cultural icon going through an existensial conflict; Oppenheimer is very much the story of humanity's existential nightmare caused by the birth of the atomic bomb during World War 2. Helmed by one of Cinema's bigge…

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Barbie (2023) - Movie Review - Episode 277 1:01:59

11M ago1:01:59

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This week we are back from a 1 week hiatus which just so happened to include one of the biggest cinematic viewing events of the year: BARBENHEIMER! And in celebration of the story of the Atomic Bomb and with us being Kenough, we are taking a look at BARBIE! A movie that manages to rise above it's source material to be a film that speaks to the lega…

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Do you like movie reviews with a heavy does of comedy? We'll we're The Cinema Psychos Show! We are indie filmmakers, Brian Cottington and John Wooliscroft who each week deep dive your favorite movies and filmmakers (both bad and good) with our own brand of vulgar-yet-smart film criticism. Follow us where ever you get your podcasts or reach out to o…

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