Brian Cottington

Cinema Psychos Movie Reviews

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Welcome to the madhouse where film freaks and film fans of all types come to get their fix. The Cinema Psychos Show is hosted by indie filmmakers Brian Cottington and John Wooliscroft. Every week they dig into new movie reviews, cult classics, horror films, bad movies, forgotten gems, and whatever's currently breaking (or disappointing) on streaming; all from the perspective of two guys who actually make films for a living. This isn't a recap show. Expect real film analysis, genuine comedy, deep dives into what makes movies actually work, and plenty of unfiltered opinions on why Hollywood keep...

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The Rise of Nostalgia Fuckery – Episode 7 13.05.2016 57:37

This week Brian, John, and Elaine tackle the gigantic rotting elephant in the room; REMAKES! We examine the new trend in the Hollywood remake factory; using nostalgia to attract both old and new audiences and how that quite literally is setup to crash and burn. Buckle up folks! It's gonna be a bumpy ride! Movie News! AMC Theaters and the "Tweet Seat" Backlash AMC Theaters dipped their toe into...

Now and Then (1995) – Movie Review – Episode 6 09.05.2016 46:51

We are jumping in our delorean, gunning it to 88mph, and traveling back to the year that gave us "The Rachel" hair cut and JNCO Jeans: 1995; to review the coming of age female dram-edy, Now and Then. We try to answers some of the more serious questions posed in the film such as, Can you get pregnant from french kissing? and is it ever a smart idea to jump into a storm drain in the middle of a stor...

Troll 2 (1990) – Movie Review – Episode 5 23.04.2016 39:44

We're packing up the family camper and traveling to the humble hamlet of Nilbog! In our first entry of The Pantheon of Utter Shit, we examine the cinematic classic that is Troll 2. Brian, John and Elaine attempt to answer some of the most puzzling questions from this film; like why would goblins with sharp teeth need to convert humans to green veggie paste to eat them? And why would goblins be...

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice – Movie Review – Episode 4 15.04.2016 55:36

It's fight night! In a follow up to our first episode, Brian, John, and Elaine dissect "The Chipotle Burrito of Superhero Movies"; Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Can Zack Snyder competently lead the DC Cinematic Universe with the introduction of the Justice League or are we facing a massive cinematic abortion? News in Movies! Garry Shandling Dead at 66- RIP Brian, John and Elaine pay tribut...

Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Movie Review – Episode 3 06.04.2016 1:06:30

We are flying through hyperspace and dabbling in the dark side in this episode of The Cinema Psychos Show as Brian, John, and Elaine review The Disney monstrosity that is Star Wars: The Force Awakens. News in Movies! Beetlejuice 2 Sequel Winona Ryder appeared on Seth Meyers a few months ago to comment on the sequel moving forward. Is this another example of Hollywood preying on the people's sense...

Scream and The Rise of Terrible Horror Movies – Movie Review – Episode 2 05.04.2016 49:25

In this episode (which originally was recorded in October), Brian, John, and Elaine review Wes Craven's Scream; particularly, how the film has impacted the horror genre both negatively and positively. The current state of horror is also addressed and how the future of horror relies mainly on the efforts of independent filmmakers vs the big Hollywood studios. Key Points Scream Review At the time o...

Batman Returns (1992) – Movie Review – Episode 1 02.04.2016 59:09

Welcome to the first episode of The Cinema Psychos Show! In this episode, Brian, John and Elaine tackle one of the most divisive Batman movies ever made; Batman Returns. We also gave a preview of what we thought Batman v Superman was going to be like. Stay tuned for a future episode with our reaction to Batman v Superman. In this episode we discuss: Who we are and our filmmaking credentials Bat...