Cinema Psychos Movie Reviews

Got a movie you want us to review or feedback on the show? Contact us cinemapsychosshow@gmail.com 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, except for elves, nazis, and Grizzly Adams in one of the absolute worst holiday horror movies to ever grace the dollar bin at Phar-Mor.   Grab some super alcoholic egg nog Psychos Nation, we're talking Elves fro...

What if I were to tell you that there is an animated Christmas special starring some of the biggest voice actors in the animation industry (Mark Hamill, Nancy Cartwright, Paige O'Hara to name a few) that aired only one time on national television due to some of the most atrocious animation and story to ever grace the small screen.   We're talking "Rapsittie Street Kids: Believe in Santa" on this w...

Oh boy!   It's the holidays folks and you know what that means, a peak into our xmas sack!   If you loved last year's exploration of the wasteland that was TV's most notorious xmas specials from the 70's, 80's, and 90's, then you are in for a treat.   This week, we are examining the 1991 made for TV animated film, "The Christmas Tree."   A movie that asks the question, if soulless aliens tried to...

This week, not only are we reviewing one of the   most awesomely bad films ever to grace the silver screen, but we are also talking to one of the stars of the film who have gone on to be one of the top film and television on-camera and voice actors working today.   So grab a rake as we talk about 1988's "Hobgoblins" as well as an exclusive conversation with the man of a thousand voices, Daran Norr...

Oh boy, just when you think you've gotten over that stomach ache from eating too much halloween candy, we pull you back in!   This week we are analyzing the much hyped soft sequel reboot, Halloween.   The newest entry in the Halloween Franchise that gives the X Men films a run for their money for the most screwed up timeline continuity awards.   So does the film live up to the hype?   Take a liste...

This week, we are joined by an exclusive interview with Adam Rockoff, the screenwriter, producer, and author who literally wrote the book on the slasher film.   He is the author of two go to books on the sub genre, "The Horror of It All" and "Going to Pieces" which eventually became a well known documentary of the same name.     Use the coupon code "psychosnation" and save 25% on our  TeePublic St...

We have a nice little bonus treat for all you trick or treaters out there.   While we were on a short film production hiatus, John did an amazing interview with Johnathan Fuller, an actor who is known for such films like Skyscraper, Castle Freak, and a myriad of other film and tv roles.   Johnathan detailed his career as an actor and his experience working with Anna Nicole Smith in Skyscraper. Che...

Happy Halloween everyone!   We've been MIA for a little bit (working on a short film) but we are back with a very special treat for you all.   This week, we are breaking down the Halloween film franchise.   A film series that ultimately changed the course of the horror genre with the creation of Michael Myers;   A masked killer with serious family issues.   So grab your William Shatner masks or Si...

This week, we continue our month long celebration of everything spooky with a deep discussion on the history and tropes contained in the humble Slasher Film.   Why are we drawn to a type of movie that contains a little more than a loosely drawn morality tale with loads of blood and guts?   How did these films rise to prominence in the 1980s and fall in the 90's only to be revived again with the me...

This week we are live from Pittsburgh Pod Con reviewing one of the best and often misunderstood films to come from one of the best years in film, 1989.   We are of course talking about the 1989 sequel, Ghostbusters 2.   A movie that introduced us to the term "Slime Time" and so many Peter MacNicol quotes about Vigo The Carpathian.   So hop into our Ecto1 and grab yourself an ectocooler as we ask t...

This week, Brian, John, and Laine are baring their souls to you guys with a very personal count down of each the their Top 10 favorite movies of all time.   We also have a 3 way news bit with the death of Burt Reynolds and Mac Miller, and reports of Apple deleting purchased films.   It is one hell of a jam packed episode!     This episode is brought to you by The Silk Screen Film Festival taking p...

This week, we are featuring an Interview with Professional FX artists and prop fabricators, Doug Field and Susan Benson.   Doug and Susan have worked on a number of big budget films including the Machete films, Transformers Extinction, Fear the walking dead, and most notably a movie we reviewed, Teeth.  This episode is brought to you by The Silk Screen Film Festival taking place in Pittsburgh this...

What happens when you combine the age old talent of Jim Henson's muppets, SNL super star Melissa McCarthy, and a raunchy faux noir script…you get what has been dubbed one of the worst films of the year.   We are talking of course about "The Happy Time Murder"s and it is our featured review for this week's episode of The Cinema Psychos Show!   Let's get to it! This episode is brought to you by The...

This week, we examine what happens when you get one of the biggest comedians of the 90's, hot off a hugely popular animated film, and give him free reign in a movie about a man-child son of an eccentric toy maker battling over the soul of his toy company with his militaristic uncle surrounded by absurdity, grossly beautiful set pieces, and oh yea a robot sister.   You get the movie "Toys" from 199...

Didn't get a chance to check out our mini episode live stream?   Well here is your chance to listen to it.   In this mini episode, we preview Episode 111 (our "Toys" Review), announce an upcoming indiegogo campaign, and review a new documentary from Dark Star Pictures, King Cohen; a film about one of the pioneers of independent horror and cult cinema, Larry Cohen. Use the coupon code "psychosnatio...

This week we are cashing in on that sweet, sweet SEO magic by not reviewing The Rock's newest film, Skyscraper; but instead diving into the little known Anna Nicole Smith gem from 1996, Skyscraper. A movie that asks the question, what happens when you combine the plot of Die Hard, soft core pornography, and the acting stylings of Anna Nicole Smith and discount 90's movie thugs.  We'll find out tod...

This week is all about the ladies!   Laine takes the lead in educating John and Brian on what makes a strong female character in film and why Hollywood continually misses the mark when it comes to crafting these characters and how they can improve them.   We also discuss the news of Scarlett Johansson's exit from the film Rub and Tug.  Use the coupon code "psychosnation" and save 25% on our  TeePu...

Since we are off this week, we wanted to give you a little mini episode as we again experiment with Facebook live.   Featured in this mini episode is a preview of episode 109, our Strong Women in Film episode that drops next week and a review of Pacific Rim: Uprising and Super Troopers 2.   Two movies that ask the question, "Is it always a good idea to make a sequel to a seemingly good movie?"  Us...

This week, we discuss the allegations of censorship for horror filmmakers that use Indiegogo for crowdsourcing.   Also, we jump into the quantum realm with Ant-Man & The Wasp, the latest entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe designed to help treat that depression hangover that you've had since the end of Avengers Infinity War.     Medium.com Article on Indiegogo Censorship Allegations Use the c...

This week we are back with big news and an equally big interview!   Our host, Brian welcomes the arrival of his new baby daughter.   Also, we announce the podcast will be shifting to bi weekly for the summer.   Our feature this week is our awesome interview with local Pittsburgh actress, stuntwoman, and comedian, Katie Maloney; the star of the new indie horror film, Night Zero.   So buckle up for...

This week, we are recapping the allegations against king nerd himself, Chris Hardwick.   Our feature this week is another entry into our new series "Really, That Awful?"   We are exploring one of the best dark comedies to come from the mind of visionary filmmaker and actor, Danny DeVito with his 2002 classic, "Death To Smoochy."   Use the coupon code "psychosnation" and save 25% on our  TeePublic...

Behold friend! The End is Near!   The Age of the Breenpocalypse is upon us!   Yes, Breenpocalypse, a 4 part examination of arguably one of the absolute worst and most bizarre filmmakers out there; Neil Breen.   And what better way to start off this commentary of dookie than by examining Breen at his finest; the 2013 cult classic, Fateful Findings.   A movie that will have you sitting there contemp...

On this week's episode, we detail how you can win an awesome grand prize by entering our very first contest!   We also recap the tragic death of Anthony Bourdain and how it has reverberated through Hollywood.   Our feature this week is a recap of the career of Michael Moore.   A filmmaker who transformed the documentary genre while at the same time bringing to light big issues facing the country....

This is another CODE RED SPOILER ALERT!   This week, the gang is back together to tackle the newest entry into the ever growing list of spin off Star Wars movies that try to be good, but simply just aren't.   We are of course talking about SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY.   Also known as the movie that no one asked for and no one really wanted.   But does this movie deserve all the hate?   Does it really...

This week, we've got a bit of sad news for Pittsburgh indie filmmakers with reports that Pittsburgh Filmmakers, one of the oldest non profit filmmaking centers, have cancelled fall classes and are planning to sell their Melwood Ave building.   We also are joined with Tony Wash, a rising star in indie horror who has been featured at SXSW and Screamfest.   He sits down to discuss the trials and trib...