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
259 episodes
Bring Her Back (2025) - Billy Barratt, Sally Hawkins, Mischa Heywood, Jonah Wren Phillips, Stephen Phillips - Movie Review
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Bring Her Back (2025). Directed by Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou, starring Billy Barratt, Sally Hawkins, Mischa Heywood, Jonah Wren Phillips, and Stephen Phillips. ⭐ Rating:...
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Caught Stealing (2025) - Austin Butler, Regina King, Zoë Kravitz, Griffin Dunne, Dominique Silver - Movie Review
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Caught Stealing (2025). Directed by Darren Aronofsky, starring Austin Butler, Regina King, Zoë Kravitz, Griffin Dunne, and Dominique Silver. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.9/10 🎬 Genre: ...
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Eyes Wide Shut (1999) - Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Todd Field, Madison Eginton, Jackie Sawiris - Movie Review
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Eyes Wide Shut (1999). Directed by Stanley Kubrick, starring Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Todd Field, Madison Eginton, and Jackie Sawiris. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.5/10 🎬 Genre: Dram...
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Best in Show (2000) - Fred Willard, Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Jay Brazeau, Parker Posey - Movie Review
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Best in Show (2000). Directed by Christopher Guest, starring Fred Willard, Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Jay Brazeau, and Parker Posey. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.5/10 🎬 Genre: Come...
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Primate (2025) - Johnny Sequoyah, Jessica Alexander, Troy Kotsur, Victoria Wyant, Gia Hunter - Movie Review
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Primate (2025). Directed by Johannes Roberts, starring Johnny Sequoyah, Jessica Alexander, Troy Kotsur, Victoria Wyant, and Gia Hunter. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.0/10 🎬 Genre: Horro...
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Frankenstein (2025) - Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Christoph Waltz, Mia Goth, Felix Kammerer - Movie Review
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Frankenstein (2025). Directed by Guillermo Del Toro, starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Christoph Waltz, Mia Goth, and Felix Kammerer. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.5/10 🎬 Genre: Drama...
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Uncut Gems (2019) - Adam Sandler, Julia Fox, Idina Menzel, Mesfin Lamengo, Sun Zhi Hua-Hilton - Movie Review
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Uncut Gems (2019). Directed by Benny Safdie and Josh Safdie, starring Adam Sandler, Julia Fox, Idina Menzel, Mesfin Lamengo, and Sun Zhi Hua-Hilton. ⭐ Rating: 4.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.4/10 🎬...
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Cocaine Bear (2023) - Keri Russell, Alden Ehrenreich, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Ray Liotta, Isiah Whitlock Jr. - Movie Review
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Cocaine Bear (2023). Directed by Elizabeth Banks, starring Keri Russell, Alden Ehrenreich, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Ray Liotta, and Isiah Whitlock Jr.. ⭐ Rating: 2.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 5.9/10 🎬 G...
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Marty Supreme (2025) - Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A'zion, Larry 'Ratso' Sloman, Mariann Tepedino - Movie Review
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Marty Supreme (2025). Directed by Josh Safdie, starring Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A'zion, Larry 'Ratso' Sloman, and Mariann Tepedino. ⭐ Rating: 4.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 8.0/10...
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Hamnet (2025) - Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Zac Wishart, James Lintern, Joe Alwyn - Movie Review
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Hamnet (2025). Directed by Chloé Zhao, starring Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Zac Wishart, James Lintern, and Joe Alwyn. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 8.0/10 🎬 Genre: Drama, Biography, His...
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The Plague (2006) - James Van Der Beek, Ivana Milicevic, Brad Hunt, Joshua Close, John P. Connolly - Movie Review
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Plague (2006). Directed by Hal Masonberg, starring James Van Der Beek, Ivana Milicevic, Brad Hunt, Joshua Close, and John P. Connolly. ⭐ Rating: 2.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 4.5/10 🎬 Genre: Ho...
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The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) - Michael Caine, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Jerry Nelson, Frank Oz - Movie Review
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992). Directed by Brian Henson, starring Michael Caine, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Jerry Nelson, and Frank Oz. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.8/10 🎬 Genre: ...
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Miracle on 34th Street (1994) - Richard Attenborough, Elizabeth Perkins, Dylan McDermott, J.T. Walsh, James Remar - Movie Review
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Miracle on 34th Street (1994). Directed by Les Mayfield, starring Richard Attenborough, Elizabeth Perkins, Dylan McDermott, J.T. Walsh, and James Remar. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.7/...
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The Magnificent Seven (2016) - Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke, Vincent d'Onofrio, Lee Byung-Hun - Movie Review
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Magnificent Seven (2016). Directed by Antoine Fuqua, starring Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke, Vincent d'Onofrio, and Lee Byung-Hun. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.9/10 🎬...
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If You Were the Last (2023) - Anthony Mackie, Zoë Chao, Natalie Morales, Geoff Stults, Missi Pyle - Movie Review
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at If You Were the Last (2023). Directed by Kristian Mercado, starring Anthony Mackie, Zoë Chao, Natalie Morales, Geoff Stults, and Missi Pyle. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.4/10 🎬 Genre: ...
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Babes (2024) - Ilana Glazer, Michelle Buteau, Hasan Minhaj, John Carroll Lynch, Stephan James - Movie Review
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Babes (2024). Directed by Pamela Adlon, starring Ilana Glazer, Michelle Buteau, Hasan Minhaj, John Carroll Lynch, and Stephan James. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.3/10 🎬 Genre: Comedy ⏱...
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Frankenstein Meets the Spacemonster (1965) - Marilyn Hanold, James Karen, Lou Cutell, Nancy Marshall, David Kerman - Movie Review
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Frankenstein Meets the Spacemonster (1965). Directed by Robert Gaffney, starring Marilyn Hanold, James Karen, Lou Cutell, Nancy Marshall, and David Kerman. ⭐ Rating: 2.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 3...
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Anaconda (2025) - Jack Black, Paul Rudd, Steve Zahn, Thandiwe Newton, Daniela Melchior - Movie Review
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Anaconda (2025). Directed by Tom Gormican, starring Jack Black, Paul Rudd, Steve Zahn, Thandiwe Newton, and Daniela Melchior. ⭐ Rating: 2.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 5.7/10 🎬 Genre: Action, Adventu...
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Babygirl (2024) - Nicole Kidman, Harris Dickinson, Antonio Banderas, Sophie Wilde, Esther McGregor - Movie Review
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Babygirl (2024). Directed by Halina Reijn, starring Nicole Kidman, Harris Dickinson, Antonio Banderas, Sophie Wilde, and Esther McGregor. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 5.8/10 🎬 Genre: Rom...
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Man Finds Tape (2025) - John Gholson, Christine Hall, Nell Kessler, Mia King, William Magnuson - Movie Review
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Man Finds Tape (2025). Directed by Paul Gandersman and Peter S. Hall, starring John Gholson, Christine Hall, Nell Kessler, Mia King, and William Magnuson. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 5....
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Dust Bunny (2025) - Mads Mikkelsen, Sophie Sloan, Sheila Atim, David Dastmalchian, Rebecca Henderson - Movie Review
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Dust Bunny (2025). Directed by Bryan Fuller, starring Mads Mikkelsen, Sophie Sloan, Sheila Atim, David Dastmalchian, and Rebecca Henderson. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.5/10 🎬 Genre: A...
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Pillion (2025) - Harry Melling, Alexander Skarsgård, Douglas Hodge, Lesley Sharp, Jake Shears - Movie Review
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Pillion (2025). Directed by Harry Lighton, starring Harry Melling, Alexander Skarsgård, Douglas Hodge, Lesley Sharp, and Jake Shears. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.8/10 🎬 Genre: Romance...
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Scrooged (1988) - Karen Allen, John Forsythe, Bill Murray - Movie Review
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Scrooged (1988). Directed by Richard Donner, starring Karen Allen, John Forsythe, and Bill Murray. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.9/10 🎬 Genre: Comedy, Drama, and Fantasy ⏱ Runtime: 101 ...
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The Dead Don't Hurt (2023) - Viggo Mortensen, Vicky Krieps, Solly McLeod - Movie Review
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Dead Don't Hurt (2023). Directed by Viggo Mortensen, starring Viggo Mortensen, Vicky Krieps, and Solly McLeod. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.4/10 🎬 Genre: Drama and Western ⏱ Runtim...
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A Merry Little Ex-Mas (2025) - Melissa Joan Hart, Alicia Silverstone, Jameela Jamil - Movie Review
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at A Merry Little Ex-Mas (2025). Directed by Steve Carr, starring Melissa Joan Hart, Alicia Silverstone, and Jameela Jamil. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 5.3/10 🎬 Genre: Comedy ⏱ Runtime: 91...
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