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# Brandon at RandomReviews: Covering one unsystematically chosen topic at a time

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## Posts
- [The Story Behind the Podcast](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/the-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 detailed discussions, bringing the podcast back to its roots.
- [What You Will Find Here](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/what-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 a set agenda and appreciate a relaxed, engaging approach to movie reviews.
- [Why This Podcast Exists](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/why-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 about the people who made them, find out interesting info from behind the scenes, and have fun exploring cinema one episode at a time.

## Pages
- [Review](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/review/): Leave a Review
- [Contact](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/contact/): Contact
- [About](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/about/): Brandon Griffes is the voice behind Brandon at Random Reviews, a weekly movie podcast driven by a genuine love for film and an open minded curiosity. With no fixed genre or era, Brandon explores movies purely at random, turning each pick into a chance to discover something new.
- [News](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/news/): News & Stories
- [Episodes](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/episodes/): Episodes
- [Home](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/): Brandon at Random Reviews is a weekly movie podcast where one unsystematically chosen film takes center stage. Each episode dives into a movie from any era or genre, exploring the work of the cast and crew, breaking down the plot, uncovering trivia, and sharing interesting facts and statistics, all wrapped up with honest ratings and personal insights.

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- [Story Bug](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/?p=339)
- [Needed Supplements](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/?p=338)
- [Truly Free](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/?p=337)
- [MaxGen](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/?p=336)

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- [Episode 21B | The Truth About Genetic Testing: How Your DNA Can Transform Your Health with MaxGen](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/?p=514)
- [Episode 21A | The Truth About Genetic Testing: How Your DNA Can Transform Your Health with MaxGen](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/?p=513)
- [Episode 20: The Truth About Unlocking Emotional Healing with NET featuring Dr. Paul Hodgson](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/?p=512)
- [Episode 19B | Harvey’s Story: a Mother’s Journey Through IUGR, Stillbirth, and Healing with Marist](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/?p=511)
- [Episode 19A | Harvey’s Story: a Mother’s Journey Through IUGR, Stillbirth, and Healing with Marist](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/?p=510)
- [Episode 18 | Playdate & Tell: WTF IVF with Kaylee](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/?p=509)
- [Episode 17 | The Truth About Miscarriage, Reality TV, and Influencer Culture](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/?p=508)
- [Episode 16 | Came for the Q&A… Stayed for the Trauma Bonding](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/?p=507)
- [Episode 15: Rewriting the Postpartum Story with Jane Baecher | CEO of Anya](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/?p=506)
- [Episode 14 | Beyond the Prescription Pad: Inside Naturopathic Medicine & Holistic Health](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/?p=505)
- [Episode 13 | Bottled Up: Predatory Formula Marketing’s Grip on Mom Guilt](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/?p=504)
- [Episode 12 | Unlocking Wellness: Navigating Lifestyle with Sheeva Stephens](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/?p=503)
- [Episode 11 | The DYE’r Consquences: America’s Children & Food Dyes with Brandon & Whitney Cawood](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/?p=502)
- [Episode 10 | DNA Blueprint: Decoding Genetic Testing with Dr. Chad Yarbrough, Founder of MaxGen Labs](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/?p=501)
- [Episode 9: We’re Back Baby](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/?p=500)
- [Episode 8: Finding Your Mom Squad](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/?p=499)
- [Episode 7: Parenting Styles](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/?p=307)
- [Episode 6: B is for Breastfeeding](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/?p=306)
- [Episode 5: The Provider & the Parent | Integrative Health (with Jaimeé Arroyo, FNP-BC)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/?p=305)
- [Episode 4: Spoonfed America (A Conversation About the US Food Industry)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/?p=304)
- [Episode 3: To Snip or Not to Snip That is the Question (The Circumcision Conversation)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/?p=303)
- [Episode 2: We Gave Birth & Sh*t](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/?p=302)
- [Episode 1B: 5 Non-Negotiables](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/?p=301)
- [Episode 1A: Meet the Moms](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/?p=300)

## Episode
- [“Batman Begins” (2005)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/batman-begins-2005/): I cover the reboot of all reboots, covering Christopher Nolan's ambitious take on the origin of the greatest character in fiction
- [“Falling Down” (1993)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/falling-down-1993/): I cover the cautionary tale of a man who gets fed up with the world around him and snaps, then walks around LA committing increasingly violent crimes on his way to his ex-wife's house for his daughter's birthday.
- [“The Town” (2010)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/the-town-2010/): I cover the Bawston crime thrilla that follows a guy who does bank and armored truck heists in Chahlstown, which is considered the bank robbery capital of the world. He ultimately falls for one of the bank managers that he actually kidnapped once, it's a really good time.
- [“Anatomy of a Murder” (1959)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/anatomy-of-a-murder-1959/): I cover the 1959 courtroom classic that was set and shot in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan starring Jimmy Stewart.
- [“Red Dawn” (1984)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/red-dawn-1984/): I cover the original 1984 film that was released during the Cold War and was labeled as a propaganda film by many, as it portrays a Soviet invasion of the United States.
- [“The Matrix” (1999)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/the-matrix-1999/): I cover the groundbreaking original film that delivered on effects that were ahead of their time, a highly cerebral plot, and eight thousand references to who is "The One".
- [“Matilda” (1996)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/matilda-1996/): I cover a 90s kid childhood favorite of mine and many others about a child who deals with scumbag adults and their unpleasant behavior has surprising effects on her.
- [“The Truman Show” (1998)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/the-truman-show-1998/): I cover the incredibly interesting film that was Jim Carrey's first major outing in a more dramatic role that really delivers.
- [“The Devil Wears Prada” (2006) – 20th Anniversary](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/the-devil-wears-prada-2006-20th-anniversary/): I cover the hit fashion-industry tale that is pretty well-loved by people who would ever consider watching it. There are so many great performances in this one.
- [“You Only Live Twice” (1967) (James Bond)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/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.
- [“Top Gun” (1986) – 40th Anniversary](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/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.
- [“The Notebook” (2004)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/the-notebook-2004/): I cover one of the most popular romantic dramas of all time, adapted from the novel by Nicholas Sparks.
- [Trailer – Brandon at Random Reviews](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/brandon-at-random-reviews-trailer-2/): A brief explanation of what kind of podcast this is.
- [“Rocky” (1976) – 50th Anniversary](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/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.
- [“The Social Network” (2010)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/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.
- [“Batman: Mask of the Phantasm” (1993)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/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)
- [“The Land Before Time” (1988)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/the-land-before-time-1988/): I cover one of the best examples of movies that created widespread millennial trauma about a group of young dinosaurs who go on a journey together.
- [“Apollo 13” (1995)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/apollo-13-1995/): I cover one of the all-time great space travel movies, which is even better in my book because it's based on real events.
- [“Spider-Man 2” (2004)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/spider-man-2-2004/): I recap Sam Raimi's second installment in his Spider-Man trilogy which is considered by many to be his best.
- [“Die Hard 2” (1990)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/die-hard-2-1990/): I cover the sequely-est action sequel that ever dared to be a second installment in a franchise. But it's *technically* set at Christmas so it totally counts, yo.
- [“The Year Without a Santa Claus” (1974)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/the-year-without-a-santa-claus-1974/): I talk about the Rankin/Bass special that is significantly less special than the first 2 I already covered ("Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town") but it does have some redeeming qualities. I guess.
- [“Klaus” (2019)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/klaus-2019/): I cover the Netflix stylized animated feature that came out in 2019 that I watched for the first time for this video.
- [“Lethal Weapon” (1987)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/lethal-weapon-1987/): I cover the 1987 "Christmas" classic that started it all. Starring Mel Gibson and Danny Glover, this is a buddy cop movie that has iconic status for me.
- [“The Parent Trap” (1961)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/the-parent-trap-1961/): My sister Michelle and I discuss what came roughly 37 years prior to Lindsay Lohan's breakout role in its remake, which is Disney's original adaptation of this bizarre story.
- [Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” (1991)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/disneys-beauty-and-the-beast-1991/): I cover the 1991 Disney animated classic that is set in 19th century France, but I do my best not to hold that against it.
- [“Reservoir Dogs” (1992)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/reservoir-dogs-1992/): I cover the Tarantino flick that started it all. It's cool, it's engaging, it's not told in chronological order. I love it.
- [“Little Miss Sunshine” (2006)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/little-miss-sunshine-2006/): I cover the tragicomedy from 2006 that was a surprise hit with an ensemble cast full of amazing performances.
- [“Donnie Darko” (2001)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/donnie-darko-2001/): I cover the cult classic from 2001 about a troubled young man who befriends an imaginary rabbit and they get into all sorts of shenanigans together.
- [“A Nightmare on Elm Street” (1984)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/a-nightmare-on-elm-street-1984/): I cover the original 1984 classic surprise horror hit which started an entire franchise that I have not gotten around to checking out literally any other installment of due to hearing mostly bad things.
- [“The Sixth Sense” (1999)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/the-sixth-sense-1999/): I cover the quintessential thriller that M. Night Shyamalan has spent every movie since trying to re-create the magic of unsuccessfully. Great flick.
- [“Alien” (1979)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/alien-1979/): I explore the movie that started the massive sci-fi franchise that evolved in many different ways over the years but I would argue this movie here is the crown jewel of the collection.
- [“Tombstone” (1993)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/tombstone-1993/): I cover my favorite modern western film and arguably the best performance of the late great Val Kilmer's career honestly. With so many quotable lines and epic scenes, disliking this film is downright Un-American.
- [“Point Break” (1991)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/point-break-1991/): I re-watched the original 1991 classic surfer/undercover fbi agent flick, which was Keanu's first big action movie.
- [“Blue Ruin” (2014)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/blue-ruin-2014/): I cover the unorthodox revenge tale that defies the odds by refusing to use common Hollywood tropes that are typically seen in this type of movie.
- [“The Prestige” (2006)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/the-prestige-2006/): I cover the best of 3 2006 movies about magicians. This one is a roller coaster of time jumps and it was super tough to explain everything.
- [“SPEED” (1994)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/speed-1994/): For some reason I've really been hammering it home with these 90s movies lately, it's just so fun to revisit movies I haven't seen in so long. This one is intense, Keanu is excellent in his second big-budget action flick after "Point Break". Well worth going back to.
- [“FREE WILLY” (1993)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/free-willy-1993/): I go back to yet another movie I hadn't seen since closer to 1993 when it premiered. This one tells the tale of a killer whale kept in captivity and the troubled young kid who bonds with the whale and goes to great lengths to save it.
- [“COOL RUNNINGS” (1993)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/cool-runnings-1993/): I revisit the 1993 "true" story about a team of bobsledders from Jamaica who defied all odds to compete in the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, it had been decades since I last saw it.
- [2007’S “Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story” IS THE PARODY WE DIDN’T KNOW WE NEEDED](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/2007s-walk-hard-the-dewey-cox-story-is-the-parody-we-didnt-know-we-needed/): On this episode, I cover a flick that was not particularly popular upon its release, but is a legitimate master-class in parodying popular biopics of musicians, especially “Walk the Line” and “Ray”.
- [1987’S “The Princess Bride” IS STILL A LOVABLE ADVENTURE](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/1987s-the-princess-bride-is-still-a-lovable-adventure/): In this episode, I cover a timeless Rob Reiner adventure-comedy with endless quotable lines, memorable characters, and exciting sequences.
- [2015’S “The Night Before” IS A SOLID CASUAL XMAS FLICK](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/2015s-the-night-before-is-a-solid-casual-xmas-flick/): For the final installment of this year’s Christmas movies, I cover a mildly enjoyable buddy comedy about 3 guys who are growing apart and decide to end their yearly Christmas Eve tradition with one last night of fun.
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- [YES, 1996’S “Jingle All The Way” IS REALLY THAT BAD](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/yes-1996s-jingle-all-the-way-is-really-that-bad/): Week 3 of my Christmas/Holiday episodes features the Arnold Schwarzenegger film where an objectively awful father puts off buying the only toy his son wants for Christmas until December 24th, when he finds out the massively popular action figure is sold out in stores.
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- [HOW 1992’S “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” DOESN’T LIVE UP TO THE ORIGINAL](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/how-1992s-home-alone-2-lost-in-new-york-doesnt-live-up-to-the-original/): The long-delayed follow-up to my season 1 audio episode on the first movie, I cover Home Alone 2, where through a series of truly bad parenting decisions a child is yet again accidentally separated from his entire family during the holidays.
- [IS “Twisters” (2024) WORTH WATCHING?](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/is-twisters-2024-worth-watching/): In part 6/6 of our Trading Ratings series on Action/Adventure Sequels, the only “sequel” in the series that was released nearly 30 years after the first one, does it live up?
- [DOES 1993’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” STILL HOLD UP?](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/does-1993s-the-nightmare-before-christmas-still-hold-up/): This time around I review a movie that was the brain-child of Mr. Dark Visuals himself, Tim Burton. It’s a musical, it’s claymation, it’s less than 80 minutes long, and it is certainly different.
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- [“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” THE COMPLETE 1964 RECAP](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer-the-complete-1964-recap/): Using AI, I converted and re-edited this old audio episode to the video fomat. The AI service I used flagged it because of aggressive adult language because this 47-minute children's claymation TV movie brings out the best in me.
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- [WHAT MAKES “Spider-Man 3” (2007) SO BAD?](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/what-makes-spider-man-3-2007-so-bad/): In part 5/6 of our Trading Ratings series on Action/Adventure Sequels, a superhero follow-up so overloaded and terrible that it shut down the whole franchise and forced a whole disappointing reboot.
- [DOES 2024’S “DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE” DELIVER?](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/does-2024s-deadpool-wolverine-deliver/): This time around I cover a star-studded flick based on the true story of how the Air Jordan basketball shoes came to be and all the difficulties in that process.
- [HOW “The Lost World: Jurassic Park” (1997) LET US DOWN](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/how-the-lost-world-jurassic-park-1997-let-us-down/): In part 4/6 of our Trading Ratings series on Action/Adventure Sequels, the dinosaur follow-up that was so disappointing for a myriad of reasons, especially considering Spielberg returned to direct.
- [IS 2023’S “AIR” A SLAM DUNK?](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/is-2023s-air-a-slam-dunk/): This time around I cover a star-studded flick based on the true story of how the Air Jordan basketball shoes came to be and all the difficulties in that process.
- [WHY IS “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” (1991) THE BEST SEQUEL?](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/why-is-terminator-2-judgment-day-1991-the-best-sequel/): In part 3/6 of our Trading Ratings series on Action/Adventure Sequels, the one sequel that had to be on this list no matter what. One classic cyborg to protect humanity’s future leader, another advanced liquid metal cyborg sent to destroy him.
- [1996’S “PHENOMENON” GOES ABSOLUTELY NOWHERE](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/1996s-phenomenon-goes-absolutely-nowhere/): I review a mid-90’s John Travolta movie about an average man who mysteriously develops super-intelligence and telekinesis among other abilities after seeing a strange flash of light one night in his small town.
- [DOES “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze” (1991) LIVE UP TO THE FIRST ONE? – Trading Ratings (1/6)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/does-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-ii-the-secret-of-the-ooze-1991-live-up-to-the-first-one-trading-ratings-1-6/): In part 2/6 of our Trading Ratings series on Action/Adventure Sequels, we review the 2nd installment in the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movies, where the heroes face off against their nemesis Shredder yet again, and the creatures he creates to introduce chaos in New York City
- [1954’S “REAR WINDOW” IS ESSENTIAL HITCHCOCK](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/1954s-rear-window-is-essential-hitchcock/): On this episode, I cover an all-time classic by “The Master of Suspense” director Alfred Hitchcock, starring James Stewart in a very compelling and thrilling man who has a broken leg and is left with nothing else to do but observe the lives of his neighbors while he recovers.
- [IS “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” (1989) THE PERFECT 3RD FILM?](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/is-indiana-jones-and-the-last-crusade-1989-the-perfect-3rd-film/): In part 1/6 of our Trading Ratings series on Action/Adventure Sequels, we dig into the 3rd installment in the Indiana Jones franchise, featuring Harrison Ford and Sean Connery as son and father, who have a series of misadventures as they search for the Holy Grail.
- [2007’S “Zodiac” DELIVERS INCREDIBLE TERROR](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/2007s-zodiac-delivers-incredible-terror/): I cover a personal favorite that is based on a true story about a real-life monster who struck fear from the late 60s to the early 80s in California.
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- [Does 2024’s “Longlegs” Live Up to the Hype?](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/does-2024s-longlegs-live-up-to-the-hype/): This week I take a shot on a horror film starring the notorious Nicolas Cage who is unrecognizable on screen. But does the movie do enough to stand out?
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- [WES CRAVEN’S 1996 FILM “Scream” CHANGED HORROR](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/wes-cravens-1996-film-scream-changed-horror/): This episode covers the biggest horror film of the 1990's, which re-ignited interest in horror movies with its meta references and sparked dozens of imitations.
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- [The 1980 HORROR CLASSIC “The Shining” that STEPHEN KING HATED!](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/the-1980-horror-classic-the-shining-that-stephen-king-hated/): For this episode I dive into the 1980 horror classic, based on the Stephen King novel of the same name.
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- [“American Psycho” (2000)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/american-psycho-2000/): This cult classic tells the story of deranged banking executive in NYC who seeks to rid the world of people he finds awful and disgusting, which is apparently everyone.
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- [“Angels in the Outfield” (1994)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/angels-in-the-outfield-1994/): For the second episode in a row, we have a sports movie. This one is lighter than the last, but the premise is still pretty tragic. Can the California Angels win the pennant and force an absentee father to do right by his son?
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- [“Remember the Titans” (2000)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/remember-the-titans-2000/): I cover this tale that is based on a true story that covers a high school football team that integrates black and white students in post-Civil Rights Movement Virginia, motivated by a no nonsense head coach.
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- [“Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” (1971)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/willy-wonka-the-chocolate-factory-1971/): This flick is a childhood favorite and it is inexplicably bizarre but somehow holds up after all these years.
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- [“12 Angry Men” (1957)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/12-angry-men-1957/): This is a black and white classic that honestly everyone should see, even if they don't usually go for black and white movies.
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- [“In Bruges” (2008)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/in-bruges-2008/): This flick is an underrated gem about two hitmen hiding out in a touristy Belgian town after a job goes wrong. Well worth checking out.
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- [“Pretty Woman” (1990)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/pretty-woman-1990/): I cover a top-tier chick flick that put Julia Roberts on the map for portraying a prostitute who is so much more than that I guess.
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- [“The Shawshank Redemption” (1994)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/the-shawshank-redemption-1994/): I cover a Top 5 IMDb movie, about a man that is wrongfully convicted of the murder of his wife and her lover and is forced to go to prison to serve out two consecutive life sentences.
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- [“Who Framed Roger Rabbit” (1988)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/who-framed-roger-rabbit-1988/): A highly impressive feat in visual effects, this film weaves live action characters and cartoon characters in a half straight-faced, half slapstick whodunit.
- [“Blast from the Past” (1999)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/blast-from-the-past-1999/): I discuss a comedy from the late 90s with two 90s actors around the peak of their popularity. Brendan Fraser plays a guy who grew up for about 35 years in a bomb shelter with his parents only to emerge with very skewed understanding of the world he is entering.
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- [“Scarface” (1983)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/scarface-1983/): I cover a classic that is honestly tough to watch but is fairly well-regarded. Drugs, death, drama, and dickishness. Fun for the whole family if you're chronically single and live alone.
- [“Superman II” & The Richard Donner Cut (1980)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/superman-ii-the-richard-donner-cut-1980/): As a delayed follow-up to my season 1 audio ep on "Superman: The Movie" (1978), I cover the rocky backstory behind its sequel. Touching on both the original theatrical version as well as The Richard Donner Cut which was edited and released in 2006 to reflect something closer to the original director's vision for the film.
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- [“The Dark Knight Returns Part 1 & 2” (2012/2013)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/the-dark-knight-returns-part-1-2-2012-2013/): I cover the 2-part animated film adaptation of Frank Miller's 4-part comic book series from 1986, featuring the voice talents of Peter Weller, Ariel Winter, and Michael Emerson among others.
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- [“Idiocracy” (2006)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/idiocracy-2006/): I cover Mike Judge's ham-fisted satire exploring a possible future of our planet if all of the worst things continue to get worse and truly take over.
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- [“The Taxi Driver” (1976)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/the-taxi-driver-1976/): I cover a classic from the 1970s that had major real-life implications beyond Hollywood. Is there anything more epic than Scorsese and De Niro teaming up together?
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- [“The Fall Guy” (2024)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/the-fall-guy-2024/): On this episode, I do that rare thing where I cover a recent release and say things about it in a really monotone way.
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- [“When Harry Met Sally” (1989)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/when-harry-met-sally-1989/): I venture back to the land of some of my favorite romantic comedies. Billy Crystal & Meg Ryan work perfectly together to put this in classic territory.
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- [“Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” (1989)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/honey-i-shrunk-the-kids-1989/): Sometimes you just have to go back and see if those movies you liked as a kid are as good as you thought. Somehow a lot of this one really stuck with me, there are a lot of crazy visuals.
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- [“The Incredibles” (2004)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/the-incredibles-2004/): There is something about a peak Pixar superhero movie that really gets me talking. There is so much to love here, I can't get enough.
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- [“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” (2004)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/eternal-sunshine-of-the-spotless-mind-2004/): I discuss this underrated gem from the early aughts. Seriously, just watch the movie.
- [“A Bronx Tale” (1993)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/a-bronx-tale-1993/): I cover Robert De Niro's directorial debut, the underrated "A Bronx Tale" starring Chazz Palminteri.
- [“First Blood” (1982)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/first-blood-1982/): I jump into the one that started it all, the original, FIRST BLOOD. The movie people wrongly call "Rambo" but that's technically the 2nd one. Even more technically, the 2nd one is called "Rambo: First Blood Part II", but I feel like I should've saved this riveting small talk for the episode. My bad.
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- [“The Terminator” (1984)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/the-terminator-1984/): This is a recut, A.I.-video generated version of an early episode I did when I was a strictly audio podcast. The Terminator is a classic and it is easily one of my favorite movies ever.
- [“Her” (2014)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/her-2014/): I sit down and discuss the 2014 Spike Jonze film "Her" starring Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, Scarlett Johansson, and Chris Pratt. The story follows a lonely man in the near future who enters into a romantic relationship with an AI operating system.
- [“Grand Ledge, Michigan” (1893) – Resort History](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/grand-ledge-michigan-1893-resort-history/): I dive into the history of my hometown, specifically covering a time in the late 1800s where it became a thriving resort destination.
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- [“Caddyshack” (1980)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/caddyshack-1980/): I dive into the golf-centric comedy classic "Caddyshack", a movie that I watched for the first time in 5th grade with my friend and his parents. They were quite horrified that they had let us watch it without remembering that there were multiple uncovered boobs throughout the course of the film.
- [“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” (2013)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/the-secret-life-of-walter-mitty-2013/): I cover the 2013 Ben Stiller-directed film "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" that Ben Stiller also stars in with Kristen Wiig.
- [“Not Another Teen Movie” (2001)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/not-another-teen-movie-2001/): I take a calculated risk by co-hosting an episode with an A.I. Generated woman named Sarah. We go back and forth talking about one of the all-time great spoof movies. Features Chris Evans in his first ever role!
- [“(500) Days of Summer” (2009)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/500-days-of-summer-2009/): I approach this installment with a much more brief and succinct revision of my format. For this stretch of episodes initially, I will attempt to exhaust most of my older blog posts by using them as the foundation for the videos, while re-tooling some of the more familiar intro and outro content I've made staples of my videos. (500) Days of Summer!
- [“Barbie” (2023)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/barbie-2023/): For this episode, I go all in on AI-Generated content by way of an Avatar Clone that replicates my voice and body/face based on previous recordings. I think it turned out well, but I'll leave you to judge.
I'll be covering the 2023 smash hit "Barbie" starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling.
- [“Drive” (2011)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/drive-2011/): For this episode, I dive into the underrated Ryan Gosling hit about a stuntman/mechanic who does some unsavory work on the side. It's fucking intense! Check it out if you get the chance
- [“The Thing” (1982)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/the-thing-1982/): I cover the winter classic remake about a group of American researchers stationed in Antarctica who are suddenly preyed on by a mysterious shapeshifting extra terrestrial creature.
- [“Wind River” (2017)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/wind-river-2017-2/): On this episode I'm diving into a modern winter mystery starring Jeremy Renner and the apple of my eye Elizabeth Olsen. This one is well worth watching if you haven't had the pleasure.
- [“Wind River” (2017)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/wind-river-2017/): On this episode I'm diving into a modern winter mystery starring Jeremy Renner and the apple of my eye Elizabeth Olsen. This one is well worth watching if you haven't had the pleasure.
- [“Clueless” (1995) – TRADING RATINGS](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/clueless-1995-trading-ratings/): My goodness, this movie really stands alone with the way it executed its comedy and managed to stay funny decades after its release.
- [“Sound of Metal” (2020)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/sound-of-metal-2020/): A drummer for a metal band suddenly loses most of his hearing and he struggles through all the major life changes that come as a result. What I've done here, and you'll love this, I watched this film all the way through and then I recorded myself talking about it and added images and graphics. Get some.
- [“Friday” (1995) – TRADING RATINGS](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/friday-1995-trading-ratings/): This movie has so many memorable moments and quotable lines that it's hard to believe that comedies with this setting and subject matter were fairly unheard of when it came out. Ice Cube, Chris Tucker, the list goes on.
- [“The Equalizer” (2014)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/the-equalizer-2014/): Denzel Washington plays a man with a mysterious but obviously badass past. He fights people. He kills people. He goes on a crusade to get vengeance for a prostitute he was kind of friends with that got beaten up by her pimp. I talk about it. Don't overthink this. You know what I'm doing here.
- [“Ace Ventura: Pet Detective” (1994) – TRADING RATINGS](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/ace-ventura-pet-detective-1994-trading-ratings/): Starting in 1994, Jim Carrey was THE name in modern comedy. His antics, his expressions, his jokes, it all landed just where it needed to with 90s audiences.
- [“A Christmas Story” (1983)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/a-christmas-story-1983/): On this episode, I cover that notorious Christmas movie that everyone loves to reference. I even include an old rant from several years back about this very movie!
- [“Fred Claus” (2007)](https://brandonatrandomreviews.com/podcast/fred-claus-2007/): On this episode, I dive into the movie that commands a place in most Top 600 Christmas Movies released between 2006-2008. The cast is loaded up pretty well, the visual effects are certainly present, and Paul Giamatti plays Santa in exactly the way you would expect him to. Enjoy!