Mindset Movie Reviews
🎬 Mindset Movie Reviews is a short-form podcast delivering honest, spoiler-aware reviews of films old and new.
Each episode breaks down a single movie — what works, what doesn’t, and whether it’s worth your time — without hype, fanboy nonsense, or studio spin.
Expect sharp commentary, thoughtful analysis, and the occasional hot take across classic cinema, modern releases, cult favourites, and forgotten gems.
🎙 New episodes released regularly
⭐ Clear ratings, straight opinions
🎥 Companion reviews available on YouTube and the website
If you love movies but hate overblown reviews, this podcast is for you.
Thanks for listening—and enjoy the ride! 😁
Episodes
1019 episodes
Conclave (2024) Review: Secrets, Power & Intrigue in the Vatican
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Conclave (2024). Directed by Edward Berger, starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Jacek Koman, and Lucian Msamati. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.4/10 🎬 Genre: Thril...
Eternals (2021) Review: A Visually Stunning Marvel Adventure
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Eternals (2021). Directed by Chloé Zhao, starring Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek, and Kit Harington. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.2/10 🎬 Genre: Sci-Fi, A...
Blind Fury (1989) Review: A Blind Swordsman's Action-Packed Journey
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Blind Fury (1989). Directed by Phillip Noyce, starring Rutger Hauer, Terry O'Quinn, Brandon Call, Noble Willingham, and Lisa Blount. ⭐ Rating: 2.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.3/10 🎬 Genre: Th...
Let It Ride (1989) Review: A Gambler's Whimsical Winning Streak
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Let It Ride (1989). Directed by Joe Pytka, starring Richard Dreyfuss, Teri Garr, David Johansen, Jennifer Tilly, and Allen Garfield. ⭐ Rating: 2.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.8/10 🎬 Genre: Ac...
Horizon: An American Saga - Epic Western Journey (2024) Review
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 (2024). Directed by Kevin Costner, starring Kevin Costner, Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, Jena Malone, and Owen Crow Shoe. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5...
Griswold's Holiday Chaos: A Review of Christmas Vacation (1989)
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989). Directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik, starring Chevy Chase, Beverly d'Angelo, Juliette Lewis, Johnny Galecki, and John Randolph. ⭐ Ratin...
Chucky's Reign of Terror: A 'Child's Play' (1988) Review
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Child's Play (1988). Directed by Tom Holland, starring Catherine Hicks, Chris Sarandon, Alex Vincent, Brad Dourif, and Dinah Manoff. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.7/10 🎬 Genre: Th...
Unmasking Reality: 'They Live' (1988) - A Cult Classic Review
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at They Live (1988). Directed by John Carpenter, starring Roddy Piper, Keith David, Meg Foster, George 'Buck' Flower, and Peter Jason. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.2/10 🎬 Genre: Thr...
Inside Out (2015) Review: Pixar's Emotional Rollercoaster!
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Inside Out (2015). Directed by Ronnie Del Carmen and Pete Docter, starring Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Lewis Black, Phyllis Smith, and Richard Kind. ⭐ Rating: 4.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 8.1/10...
The Birdcage (1996) Review: Comedy, Chaos, and Cultural Clashes!
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Birdcage (1996). Directed by Mike Nichols, starring Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Gene Hackman, Dianne Wiest, and Dan Futterman. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.3/10 🎬 Genre: Com...
The Blob (1988) Review: A Thrilling 80s Horror Revival!
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Blob (1988). Directed by Chuck Russell, starring Shawnee Smith, Kevin Dillon, Donovan Leitch Jr., Jeffrey DeMunn, and Candy Clark. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.7/10 🎬 Genre: ...
Phantasm II (1988) Review: A Surreal Sequel with Mixed Results
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Phantasm II (1988). Directed by Don Coscarelli, starring James Le Gros, Reggie Bannister, Angus Scrimm, Paula Irvine, and Samantha Phillips. ⭐ Rating: 2.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.4/10 🎬 G...
Night of the Creeps (1986) Review: Alien Slugs & Killer Zombies!
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Night of the Creeps (1986). Directed by Fred Dekker, starring Jason Lively, Tom Atkins, Steve Marshall, Jill Whitlow, and Wally Taylor. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.7/10 🎬 Genre:...
Galloping Glory: The Lighthorsemen (1987) Movie Review
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Lighthorsemen (1987). Directed by Simon Wincer, starring Peter Phelps, Nick Waters, John Larking, Jack Heywood, and Di O'Connor. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.8/10 🎬 Genre: Wa...
Hellraiser (1987) Review: A Dark Dive into Pleasure and Pain
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Hellraiser (1987). Directed by Clive Barker, starring Andrew Robinson, Clare Higgins, Ashley Laurence, Sean Chapman, and Oliver Smith. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.9/10 🎬 Genre: ...
Napoleon Dynamite (2004): A Quirky Comedy Cult Classic Review
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Napoleon Dynamite (2004). Directed by Jared Hess, starring Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez, Jon Gries, Aaron Ruell, and Diedrich Bader. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.0/10 🎬 Genre: Comedy...
Talladega Nights (2006) Review: Ferrell's NASCAR Comedy Triumph
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006). Directed by Adam McKay, starring Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Sacha Baron Cohen, Gary Cole, and Michael Clarke Duncan. ⭐ Rat...
Alien: Romulus (2024) - A Thrilling Return to Xenomorph Horror!
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Alien: Romulus (2024). Directed by Fede Alvarez, starring Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, and Spike Fearn. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.1/10 🎬 Genre:...
Mamma Mia! (2008) Review: ABBA's Hits Shine on Greek Isles
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Mamma Mia! (2008). Directed by Phyllida Lloyd, starring Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Amanda Seyfried, Stellan Skarsgård, and Nancy Baldwin. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.5/10 🎬 G...
Stand by Me (1986) Review: A Timeless Tale of Friendship
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Stand by Me (1986). Directed by Rob Reiner, starring Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell, and Kiefer Sutherland. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 8.1/10 🎬 Genre:...
Griswolds' Chaotic Euro Trip: A 1985 Comedy Review
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985). Directed by Amy Heckerling, starring Chevy Chase, Beverly d'Angelo, Dana Hill, Jason Lively, and John Astin. ⭐ Rating: 2.5/5 🏆 IMDb...
Trapped in Suburbia: Vivarium (2019) Movie Review & Analysis
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Vivarium (2019). Directed by Lorcan Finnegan, starring Imogen Poots, Danielle Ryan, Molly McCann, Jesse Eisenberg, and Jonathan Aris. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 5.9/10 🎬 Genre: S...
Silver Bullet (1985): Werewolves, Wheelchairs, and Wacky Horror!
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Silver Bullet (1985). Directed by Daniel Attias, starring Gary Busey, Everett McGill, Corey Haim, Megan Follows, and Robin Groves. ⭐ Rating: 2.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.4/10 🎬 Genre: Horr...
Air Force One (1997) Review: Harrison Ford's High-Flying Heroics
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Air Force One (1997). Directed by Wolfgang Petersen, starring Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman, Glenn Close, Wendy Crewson, and Liesel Matthews. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.6/10 🎬 Gen...
Day of the Dead (1985) Review: Zombies, Chaos, and Survival!
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Day of the Dead (1985). Directed by George A. Romero, starring Lori Cardille, Terry Alexander, Joseph Pilato, Jarlath Conroy, and Anthony Dileo Jr.. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.1...