Best Brandon Griffes Podcasts (2025)

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"Blue Ruin" (2014) 29:35

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6d ago29:35

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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.By Brandon Griffes

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"The Prestige" (2006) 38:36

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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.By Brandon Griffes

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"SPEED" (1994) 25:08

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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.By Brandon Griffes

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"FREE WILLY" (1993) 23:20

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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.By Brandon Griffes

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"COOL RUNNINGS" (1993) 6:35

8M ago6:35

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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.By Brandon Griffes

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2007'S "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story" IS THE PARODY WE DIDN'T KNOW WE NEEDED 3:22

9M ago3:22

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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”. This video contains A.I.-Generated Video and Audio. All written content is human-made.By Brandon Griffes

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1987'S "The Princess Bride" IS STILL A LOVABLE ADVENTURE 3:31

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In this episode, I cover a timeless Rob Reiner adventure-comedy with endless quotable lines, memorable characters, and exciting sequences. This video contains A.I.-Generated Video and Audio. All written content is human-made.By Brandon Griffes

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2015'S "The Night Before" IS A SOLID CASUAL XMAS FLICK 3:53

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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. This video contains A.I.-Generated Video and Audio. All written content is human-made.…

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YES, 1996'S "Jingle All The Way" IS REALLY THAT BAD 4:00

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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. This video contains A.I.-Generated Video and Audio. All written content is human-…

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HOW 1992'S "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York" DOESN'T LIVE UP TO THE ORIGINAL 4:05

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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. This video contains A.I.-Generated Video and Audio. All written content is human-made.…

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IS "Twisters" (2024) WORTH WATCHING? 18:35

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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?By Brandon Griffes

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DOES 1993'S "The Nightmare Before Christmas" STILL HOLD UP? 3:30

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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. This video contains A.I.-Generated Video and Audio. All written content is human-made.By Brandon Griffes

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"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" THE COMPLETE 1964 RECAP 24:51

10M ago24:51

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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. This video contains A.I.-Generated Video and Audio. All written content is human-made.…

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WHAT MAKES "Spider-Man 3" (2007) SO BAD? 27:24

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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.By Brandon Griffes

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DOES 2024'S "DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE" DELIVER? 6:40

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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. This video contains A.I.-Generated Video and Audio. All written content is human-made.By Brandon Griffes

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HOW "The Lost World: Jurassic Park" (1997) LET US DOWN 26:32

10M ago26:32

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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.By Brandon Griffes

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IS 2023'S "AIR" A SLAM DUNK? 3:09

10M ago3:09

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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. This video contains A.I.-Generated Video and Audio. All written content is human-made.By Brandon Griffes

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WHY IS "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" (1991) THE BEST SEQUEL? 23:41

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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.By Brandon Griffes

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1996'S "PHENOMENON" GOES ABSOLUTELY NOWHERE 3:44

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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. This video contains A.I.-Generated Video and Audio. All written content is human-made.By Brandon Griffes

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DOES "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze" (1991) LIVE UP TO THE FIRST ONE? 16:22

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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 CityBy Brandon Griffes

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1954's "REAR WINDOW" IS ESSENTIAL HITCHCOCK 3:43

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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. This video contains A.I.-Generated Video and Audio. All written content i…

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IS "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" (1989) THE PERFECT 3RD FILM? 19:55

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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.By Brandon Griffes

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2007'S "Zodiac" DELIVERS INCREDIBLE TERROR 3:37

11M ago3:37

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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. This video contains A.I.-Generated Video and Audio. All written content is human-made.By Brandon Griffes

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Does 2024’s ”Longlegs” Live Up to the Hype? 3:37

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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?This video contains A.I.-Generated Video and Audio. All written content is human-made.By Brandon Griffes

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WES CRAVEN’S 1996 FILM ”Scream” CHANGED HORROR 3:23

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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.This video contains A.I.-Generated Video and Audio. All written content is human-made.By Brandon Griffes

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The 1980 HORROR CLASSIC ”The Shining” that STEPHEN KING HATED! 4:11

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For this episode I dive into the 1980 horror classic, based on the Stephen King novel of the same name. This video contains A.I.-Generated Video and Audio. All written content is human-made.By Brandon Griffes

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”American Psycho” (2000) 3:37

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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.This video contains A.I.-Generated Video and Audio. All written content is human-made.By Brandon Griffes

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”Angels in the Outfield” (1994) 4:21

1y ago4:21

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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?This video contains A.I.-Generated Video and Audio. All written content is human-made.…

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”Remember the Titans” (2000) 3:52

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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.This video contains A.I.-Generated Video and Audio. All written content is human-made.By Brandon Griffes

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”Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” (1971) 4:13

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This flick is a childhood favorite and it is inexplicably bizarre but somehow holds up after all these years.This video contains A.I.-Generated Video and Audio. All written content is human-made.By Brandon Griffes

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”12 Angry Men” (1957) 3:37

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This is a black and white classic that honestly everyone should see, even if they don't usually go for black and white movies.This video contains A.I.-Generated Video and Audio. All written content is human-made.By Brandon Griffes

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”In Bruges” (2008) 3:25

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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.This video contains A.I.-Generated Video and Audio. All written content is human-made.By Brandon Griffes

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”Pretty Woman” (1990) 3:48

1y ago3:48

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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.This video contains A.I.-Generated Video and Audio. All written content is human-made.By Brandon Griffes

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”The Shawshank Redemption” (1994) 3:41

1y ago3:41

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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.This video contains A.I.-Generated Video and Audio. All written content is human-made.By Brandon Griffes

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”Who Framed Roger Rabbit” (1988) 3:38

1y ago3:38

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A highly impressive feat in visual effects, this film weaves live action characters and cartoon characters in a half straight-faced, half slapstick whodunit. This video contains A.I.-Generated Video and Audio. All written content is human-made.By Brandon Griffes

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”Blast from the Past” (1999) 3:24

1y ago3:24

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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.This video contains A.I.-Generated Video and Audio. All written content is human-made.…

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”Scarface” (1983) 3:58

1y ago3:58

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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. This video contains A.I.-Generated Video and Audio. All written content is human-made.By Brandon Griffes

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”Superman II” & The Richard Donner Cut (1980) 5:42

1y ago5:42

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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.This video contains A.I.-Ge…

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”The Dark Knight Returns Part 1 & 2” (2012/2013) 4:50

1y ago4:50

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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.This video contains A.I.-Generated Video and Audio. All written content is human-made.By Brandon Griffes

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”Idiocracy” (2006) 3:51

1y ago3:51

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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.This video contains A.I.-Generated Video and Audio. All written content is human-made.By Brandon Griffes

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”The Taxi Driver” (1976) 4:04

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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?This video contains A.I.-Generated Video and Audio. All written content is human-made.By Brandon Griffes

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"Taxi Driver" (1976) 4:04

1+ y ago4:04

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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? This video contains A.I.-Generated Video and Audio. All written content is human-made.By Brandon Griffes

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”The Fall Guy” (2024) 3:56

1+ y ago3:56

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On this episode, I do that rare thing where I cover a recent release and say things about it in a really monotone way.This video contains A.I.-Generated Video and Audio. All written content is human-made.By Brandon Griffes

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”When Harry Met Sally” (1989) 3:37

1+ y ago3:37

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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.This video contains A.I.-Generated Video and Audio. All written content is human-made.By Brandon Griffes

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”Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” (1989) 4:07

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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.This video contains A.I.-Generated Video and Audio. All written content is human-made.By Brandon Griffes

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”The Incredibles” (2004) 3:20

1+ y ago3:20

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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.This video contains A.I.-Generated Video and Audio. All written content is human-made.By Brandon Griffes

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”Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” (2004) 4:40

1+ y ago4:40

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I discuss this underrated gem from the early aughts. Seriously, just watch the movie.This video contains A.I.-Generated Video and Audio. All written content is human-made.By Brandon Griffes

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”A Bronx Tale” (1993) 4:40

1+ y ago4:40

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I cover Robert De Niro's directorial debut, the underrated "A Bronx Tale" starring Chazz Palminteri. This video contains A.I.-Generated Video and Audio. All written content is human-made. #movies #moviereviews #moviepodcasts #movie #moviereview #moviepodcast #brandonatrandomreviews #abronxtale #chazzpalminteri #robertdeniro…

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”First Blood” (1982) 5:55

1+ y ago5:55

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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.This video contains A.I.-Generated Video and Audio…

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"The Terminator" (1984) 18:59

1+ y ago18:59

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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. This video contains AI-Generated video and audio, all written content is human-made. #movies #moviereviews #moviepodcasts #movie #moviereview #moviepodcast #brandon…