Practical Effects VS. CGI - Episode 242
Cinema Psychos - A Movie Review & Comedy Podcast
Release Date: 08/03/2022
How Planet of the Apes (1968) Serves as a Grim Warning for Humanity
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🌟 Help us shape future episodes by filling out our quick audience survey — Planet of the Apes (1968) isn’t just a sci-fi classic — it’s a chilling reflection of humanity’s worst tendencies. Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner and starring Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, and Maurice Evans, the film offers a grim warning about power, dehumanization, and the self-destructive path of civilization. We explore the social commentary embedded in Michael Wilson and Rod Serling’s screenplay, the groundbreaking special effects by John Chambers, and why the story’s themes of...
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Why Sinners is NOT Your Average Vampire Movie
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Think you’ve seen every kind of vampire movie? Think again. In this episode, we dive deep into Sinners — the genre-defying horror drama directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan in a dual role as Smoke and Stack. Blending supernatural lore, Southern Gothic vibes, and powerful cultural commentary, Sinners isn’t just a vampire flick — it’s a bold exploration of race, religion, and romance. We’re joined by returning guest and vampire film aficionado Jordan The Grey Witch who helps us unpack the film’s unexpected love stories, its themes of belief systems, and that wild...
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Batman Begins at 20: How Christopher Nolan’s Reboot Changed Hollywood Forever
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20 years later, Batman Begins still feels like the moment superhero movies grew up. Christopher Nolan’s reboot didn’t just save Batman — it reshaped Hollywood. This week, we’re joined by Brett from Dissect That Film to break down how fear, identity, and a bold new vision turned Batman Begins into the blueprint for every grounded reboot that followed. Follow Dissect That Film at NEWSLETTER and UNCUT REELS!!!!! We are adding a weekly companion newsletter for the podcast that will feature EXCLUSIVE BONUS CONTENT, our raw discussions on movies, tv, and life that don't fit the podcast!...
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Explorers (1985) The Sci-Fi Kids Movie You Forgot You Loved
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In this special crossover with The VHS Club, we revisit Explorers (1985), the Joe Dante directed sci-fi adventure where kids build a spaceship and meet aliens who learned everything from late-night TV. We dig into childhood nostalgia, River Phoenix’s breakout role, and why this forgotten gem deserves more love despite the weird alien flirtation. If you’re into Stranger Things, Goonies, or 80s cult classics, this one’s for you We dive into: 🛠️ The ultimate nerdy kid dream setup 👾 Cartoony aliens with a love for bad TV 🚀 Whether this movie actually makes sense 🎞️ Why it...
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Final Destination Bloodlines: Brilliantly Dumb or Just Dead Inside?
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In this episode of The Cinema Psychos Show, we’re joined by Pittsburgh filmmakers Aero Rae and Jake Hecht to unpack the chaos that is Final Destination: Bloodlines. From MRI-induced body horror to Tony Todd’s emotional farewell, we dissect how this sixth entry turns death into a Rube Goldberg cartoon — and why we might secretly love it. We dive into the franchise’s tone shift, the absurd kill setups (yes, the lawnmower and the exploding piercings), and whether this over-the-top sequel actually earns its place as one of the highest-grossing Final Destination films ever. Is Bloodlines a...
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Why Heretic (2024) Might Be A24’s Most Divisive Film | Movie Review
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What makes Heretic (2024) one of A24’s most divisive horror films to date? In this movie review, we dive into a slow-burn thriller where Hugh Grant channels cold charisma as a philosophical villain challenging everything you believe — literally. Directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods (A Quiet Place), the film traps two young Mormon missionaries (Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East) in a psychological mind game that unpacks faith, control, and the seductive power of certainty. Buckle up — this one’s going to stir up some serious spiritual discomfort. NEWSLETTER and UNCUT REELS!!!!! We are...
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The Village (2004): Does M. Night Shyamalan HATE His Audience?
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The twist wasn’t the only betrayal… In this episode of the Cinema Psycho Show, we dig into The Village (2004), the film that marks the moment M. Night Shyamalan may have officially turned on his audience. With a nonsensical twist, stilted dialogue, and characters that act like NPCs in a period drama fever dream, The Village feels less like a film and more like M. Night yelling “You expected brilliance? Here’s a blind girl in the woods.” We dive into: Whether this movie is a deliberate act of sabotage Shyamalan’s possible contempt for his own fans Alleged plagiarism and...
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Brian Yuzna: The Filmmaker Behind Society, Re-Animator & the Most Twisted Zombie Love Story Ever
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Horror icon Brian Yuzna joins us to share the wild true stories behind Society, Re-Animator, and Return of the Living Dead 3. From body horror to zombie romance, this interview dives deep into how Yuzna came to Hollywood—and rewired the genre from the inside out. RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD 3 & SOCIETY AT SHOCK-A-GO-GO FILM FESTIVAL!! Join legendary director Brian Yuzna at the Shock-A-Go-Go Film Festival for one unforgettable night of cult horror and live performance: 🧟 Return of the Living Dead 3 at 9:45PM — featuring a bloody live burlesque performance by Anastasia Elfman 🫀...
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Misery (1990): Stephen King's Chilling Warning About Toxic Fandom
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What happens when a devoted fan becomes your worst nightmare? Misery (1990) isn’t just a psychological thriller — it’s a terrifyingly accurate portrait of toxic fandom, long before the age of Twitter, TikTok, and Reddit backlash. In this episode of the Cinema Psychos Show, we dive deep into Rob Reiner’s chilling adaptation of Stephen King’s novel, breaking down why Annie Wilkes might be the most disturbingly realistic villain in horror movie history. We explore the real-life inspiration behind Misery, including King’s own battle with addiction and fame, and how the film eerily...
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Pet Sematary (1989) Stephen King’s Most Gut Wrenching Story
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Sometimes....Dead is Better This week, we are joined by returning guest, Anastasia Elfman to dig up the horror of Pet Sematary (1989), the unsettling Stephen King adaptation directed by Mary Lambert and starring Dale Midkiff, Denise Crosby, Fred Gwynne, and a murderous toddler you’ll never forget. They unpack what makes this film so brutally effective—especially for parents—while roasting Louis Creed for being the world’s worst doctor, husband, and homeowner. From zombie cats to Wendigo lore and that unforgettable Zelda nightmare fuel, we’re diving deep into grief, guilt, and gore....
info_outlineThis week, Brian and John try to analyze the age old conflict between nerds.....Star Trek vs Star Wars.....I mean Practical FX vs CGI. Yes a war that has been waged on between cinephiles in the lobbies of movie theaters across the world since 1993. But why do these techniques in creating the fantastical have to be polar opposites? Why is there so much love for what arguably are less realistic and more expensive practical fx and so much vitrol and critique over computer generated visual effects? Is there room in the big tent of filmmaking for both of these camps? We'll find out today! Fair warning, we're gonna go deep into filmmaking lore and there may be a bit of an unscheduled political rant as well. So grab your hard drive and air bladders as we dive into the ultimate slugfest between Practical FX and CGI!
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