brandonatrandom
“You Only Live Twice” (1967) (James Bond)
I cover what was originally going to be Sir Sean Connery’s very last portrayal of James Bond. The plot is actually intense and interesting but some choices with the Japanese setting date it pretty horribly.
Read More“Top Gun” (1986) – 40th Anniversary
I cover the original movie that got a hugely more successful legacy sequel in 2022, but this one is still significantly better in my opinion.
Read More“The Notebook” (2004)
I cover one of the most popular romantic dramas of all time, adapted from the novel by Nicholas Sparks.
Read MoreTrailer – Brandon at Random Reviews
A brief explanation of what kind of podcast this is. To be fair, it’s really only random in which movie I pick from week to week, but having a schtick is fun so I’m really hitching my wagon to the concept.
Read More“Rocky” (1976) – 50th Anniversary
I decided to cover the one that started it all and really in retrospect delivers well enough on the final product that it’s not surprising it inspired such a huge collection of sequels and spin-offs.
Read MoreThe Story Behind the Podcast
The podcast started as written movie reviews and became an audio podcast in 2022. Over time, it evolved through different formats, including multi-movie episodes and video reviews. In fall of 2025, Brandon returned to the audio-only format with a renewed focus on one movie per episode. This approach allows for deeper plot walkthroughs and more…
Read MoreWhat You Will Find Here
Each weekly episode explores a single movie in detail. Listeners can expect discussions about the cast and crew, full plot breakdowns, behind-the-scenes trivia, box office and ratings information, real-life tidbits to help understand things that aren’t common knowledge, and Brandon’s honest opinion. The podcast is made for curious movie fans who enjoy discovering films without…
Read MoreWhy This Podcast Exists
Brandon at Random Reviews was created for people who love movies but do not want overly political or overly serious reviews. Each episode is a genuine conversation about a randomly chosen film, digging into the plot, performances, and details that make it memorable or forgettable. The goal is to talk honestly about movies, learn more…
Read More“The Social Network” (2010)
I cover the “true” story of how Mark Zuckerberg created the social networking site Facebook, told through the lens of the legal action being taken against him after the fact. This movie is probably roughly 5% true.
Read More“Batman: Mask of the Phantasm” (1993)
I finally cover the theatrically released animated movie set in the Batman: The Animated Series universe! I’m doing so after a lot of requests over the years from an overly enthusiastic fan of the show! (Me, the enthusiastic fan is me)
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