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Birds of Prey - Movie Review - Episode 164

Cinema Psychos - A Movie Review & Comedy Podcast

Release Date: 02/17/2020

What Makes Beetlejuice (1988) So Amazing!? With Special Guest Anastasia Elfman show art What Makes Beetlejuice (1988) So Amazing!? With Special Guest Anastasia Elfman

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Beetlejuice is on the minds of everyone with the legacy sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice killing it at the box office.  But the question has to be asked, What is it about this quirky horror comedy about a recently deceased couple trying to scare the living from their home and making the mistake of enlisting the help of a certain bio exoricst with a penchant for murder and whore houses that has truly capture the imagination of a generation?  To answer this and many more questions, we've enlisted the help of our own ghost with the most, Anastasia Elfman, who not only is the accomplished...

info_outline Junior (1994)- Arnold Schwarzenegger is Pregnant (And It's Not Funny) show art Junior (1994)- Arnold Schwarzenegger is Pregnant (And It's Not Funny)

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What happens when The Terminator tries to go goofy, and sentimental...you get Junior. Junior from 1994 is a movie that must have been designed by commitee and with a photoshopped version of the poster first. This Ivan Reitman comedy about a mad scientist testing experimental fertility drugs on himself falls short. Is it the lack of comedic characters? The plain wrong ethics at play? or simply the nightmare fuel scene of Arnold Schwarzenegger's CGI face on an infant. Take your pick, there are a lot of dirty diapers to sort through with this cinematic turd. We Want Your Feedback Help us shape...

info_outline Is The Running Man (1987) The Best Arnold Schwarzenegger Movie? show art Is The Running Man (1987) The Best Arnold Schwarzenegger Movie?

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WHAT'S THE NUMBER ONE GAME SHOW IN THE WHOLE WORLD!?!?! THE RUNNING MAN!!! This week we are trading "Choppas" and Predators for spandex and a dystopian future with the host of Family Feud at the center of it. We are talking about the 1987 cult classic THE RUNNING MAN! A movie that truly is peak Arnold Schwarzenegger in all his 80's cheese! One Liners...GOT IT! Ridiculous villains with insane gimmicks?...GOT IT! Social commentary wrapped in an action film?...GOT IT. Jesse "The Body Ventura...GOT IT! But how does this cult classic authored by Richard Bachman (AKA Stephen King) compare against...

info_outline Is Predator (1987) Deeper Than Just an 80s Action Movie? show art Is Predator (1987) Deeper Than Just an 80s Action Movie?

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GET TO THE CHOPPA Movie Fans!! We're kicking off Arnold Month with a deep dive into the 1987 classic Predator. Is it just another macho, testosterone-fueled action flick, or is there something deeper beneath the surface? We're unpacking the layers of subversive critique hidden within this so-called "toxic, masculine" film. From Arnold Schwarzenegger's mercenary with a heart of gold to the film's surprising commentary on 1980s political ideology, there's more to Predator than meets the eye. Plus, we explore the behind-the-scenes stories, including Jean-Claude Van Damme's surprising original...

info_outline Can Deadpool and Wolverine (2024) Save The MCU? show art Can Deadpool and Wolverine (2024) Save The MCU?

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Deadpool and Wolverine are teaming up, but can their R-rated antics save the MCU? In this episode, we dive into the highly anticipated Deadpool and Wolverine movie, Marvel's first hard R film since acquiring Fox. We'll explore the film's bold direction, its impact on the MCU, and whether Marvel has finally hit made a turn for the better by embracing this unlikely team up. SPOILERS AHEAD!!! Get 20% OFF Manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code CINEMA20 at https://manscaped.com (affiliate link) We Want Your Feedback Help us shape the future of our podcast by sharing your valuable feedback! Take...

info_outline Our Top 5 Summer Movies That Defined Our Childhoods (and Why They're Dying Out) show art Our Top 5 Summer Movies That Defined Our Childhoods (and Why They're Dying Out)

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What are your top 5 summer movies?!?! Join us for a nostalgic journey through our top 5 summer movies that shaped our childhoods. From The Sandlot to Jaws, we dive into why these films captured the essence of summer. But there's a twist - we explore how changing technology and social norms might be making these classic summer movie experiences extinct. Are summer films as we knew them dying out? Discover our picks, share your own favorites, and join the debate on the future of summer cinema. Get 20% OFF Manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code CINEMA20 at https://manscaped.com (affiliate...

info_outline Is Maxxxine (2024) The Bloodiest Love Letter to 80s Horror Cinema? show art Is Maxxxine (2024) The Bloodiest Love Letter to 80s Horror Cinema?

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Is Ti West's "Maxxxine" truly the bloodiest love letter to 80s horror? This week, we are time-traveling back to 1985 to review the final installment of his X trilogy. In this episode, we'll discuss the film's over-the-top 80s aesthetics, its anti-religious themes, and standout performances from Mia Goth, Giancarlo Esposito, and Kevin Bacon. As well as answer the question, does this movie live up to the hype of movies like X and Pearl? Or is Maxxxine simply style over substance? Get 20% OFF Manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code CINEMA20 at (affiliate link) We Want Your Feedback Help us...

info_outline Is Cade: the tortured crossing The WORST Neil Breen Film EVER!?!?! show art Is Cade: the tortured crossing The WORST Neil Breen Film EVER!?!?!

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Has Neil Breen finally hit rock bottom as a filmmaker to deliver his worst film ever: CADE: the tortured crossing? This week, we are plunging headfirst into Neil Breen's latest cinematic catastrophe. Brace yourself for a wild ride through incomprehensible plots, CGI tigers that turn into animorphs, and inexplicable Bollywood dance numbers in dilapidated mental hospitals. Is this Breen's magnum opus of incompetence? Has he finally out-Breened himself? And seriously, what's with all the green screen? Join us as we attempt to decipher this fever dream of a film and question our own sanity in the...

info_outline Did Did "Stone Cold" Steve Austin Fail in Hollywood?

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Stone Cold Steve Austin stunned in WWE, but did Hollywood leave him out in the cold? This week, Brian and John dive into the direct-to-DVD filmography of WWE legend "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. From "The Condemned" to "Maximum Conviction", we break down Austin's transition from wrestling superstar to action movie tough guy. Austin literally was the biggest WWE star during the Attitude Era, but was he a victim of his own success when he tried knocking on Hollywood's door? How come former WWE stars like Dave Batista, The Rock, and John Cena were able to effortlessly make the jump to cinema stardom...

info_outline Is National Treasure (2004) The Most Ridiculous Heist Film Ever Made? show art Is National Treasure (2004) The Most Ridiculous Heist Film Ever Made?

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Happy Fourth of July folks. What better way to deal with the existential dread of current US politics than to escape to the movies! This week we are diving into the over-the-top world of National Treasure! we are breaking down Nicolas Cage's quest to steal the Declaration of Independence, decipher Ben Franklin's magic glasses, and find America's greatest treasure....that was stolen from other cultures throughout history (womp womp). We discuss the movie's wild plot twists, historical inaccuracies, and why it might just be the most painfully American film ever made. So grab your lemon juice and...

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This week, we are joined by returning guest and friend of the show, Chris Lemke of Ready, Set, Geek to dissect the newest entry in DC’s  gambit to try and out superhero Marvel with “Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn. “  Man, that is a hell of a title.  And we have to admit, this is one hell of a movie.  An original R rated film with dynamic characters that actually delivers the goods.  What could go wrong?  We’ll find out today!

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