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Mindset Movie Reviews

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🎬 Mindset Movie Reviews is a short-form podcast delivering honest, spoiler-aware reviews of films old and new. Each episode breaks down a single movie — what works, what doesn’t, and whether it’s worth your time — without hype, fanboy nonsense, or studio spin. Expect sharp commentary, thoughtful analysis, and the occasional hot take across classic cinema, modern releases, cult favourites, and forgotten gems. 🎙 New episodes released regularly ⭐ Clear ratings, straight opinions 🎥 Companion reviews available on YouTube and the website If you love movies but hate overblown reviews, this podcast...

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The Witches (1990) Review: A Chilling Tale of Magic & Mischief 09.10.2026 3:44

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Witches (1990). Directed by Nicolas Roeg, starring Anjelica Huston, Mai Zetterling, Jasen Fisher, Rowan Atkinson, and Bill Paterson. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.8/10 🎬 Genre: Family, Horror, Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy, and Mystery ⏱ Runtime: 91 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1990 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.co...

Sundays and Cybèle (1962): A Poignant Tale of Love and Redemption 09.10.2026 3:54

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Sundays and Cybèle (1962). Directed by Serge Bourguignon, starring Hardy Krüger, Nicole Courcel, Patricia Gozzi, Daniel Ivernel, and André Oumansky. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.7/10 🎬 Genre: Drama ⏱ Runtime: 111 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1962 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6kMmWRp0a4 Follow the podc...

The Entertainer (1960): Olivier's Masterful Decline in Drama 08.10.2026 3:40

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Entertainer (1960). Directed by Tony Richardson, starring Laurence Olivier, Brenda De Banzie, Joan Plowright, Roger Livesey, and Alan Bates. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.1/10 🎬 Genre: Drama ⏱ Runtime: 96 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1960 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI-l8RYkWhY Follow the podcast f...

La Notte (1961) Review: A Haunting Tale of Love and Alienation 08.10.2026 4:00

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at La Notte (1961). Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni, starring Jeanne Moreau, Marcello Mastroianni, Monica Vitti, Bernhard Wicki, and Rosy Mazzacurati. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.9/10 🎬 Genre: Drama ⏱ Runtime: 122 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1962 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJI6dunZe88 Follow the po...

Brink of Life (1958) Review: Bergman's Poignant Drama Unveiled 08.10.2026 3:47

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Brink of Life (1958). Directed by Ingmar Bergman, starring Eva Dahlbeck, Ingrid Thulin, Bibi Andersson, Barbro Hiort Af Ornäs, and Erland Josephson. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.3/10 🎬 Genre: Drama ⏱ Runtime: 84 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1958 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYvgYPbDu8A Follow the podca...

The Bravados (1958) Review: Peck's Quest for Justice & Redemption 08.10.2026 3:45

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Bravados (1958). Directed by Henry King, starring Gregory Peck, Joan Collins, Stephen Boyd, Albert Salmi, and Henry Silva. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.0/10 🎬 Genre: Western and Drama ⏱ Runtime: 98 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1958 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=si5IZzwLnWk Follow the podcast for mor...

The Devil's Backbone (2001): Haunting Ghosts of War Unveiled 08.10.2026 4:09

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Devil's Backbone (2001). Directed by Guillermo Del Toro, starring Marisa Paredes, Eduardo Noriega, Federico Luppi, Fernando Tielve, and Íñigo Garcés. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.3/10 🎬 Genre: Drama, Horror, and Thriller ⏱ Runtime: 106 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2001 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/wat...

Tick, Tick... BOOM! (2021) - A Dreamer's Race Against Time 07.10.2026 3:49

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at tick, tick... BOOM! (2021). Directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, starring Andrew Garfield, Alexandra Shipp, Robin De Jesus, Vanessa Hudgens, and Joshua Henry. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.5/10 🎬 Genre: Musical, Comedy, Biography, and Drama ⏱ Runtime: 115 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2021 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.co...

1951's 'The Man in the White Suit': Innovation vs. Industry 07.10.2026 4:17

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Man in the White Suit (1951). Directed by Alexander Mackendrick, starring Alec Guinness, Joan Greenwood, Cecil Parker, Michael Gough, and Ernest Thesiger. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.2/10 🎬 Genre: Sci-Fi, Drama, and Comedy ⏱ Runtime: 85 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1953 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?...

Ponette (1996) Review: A Heartfelt Journey Through Childhood Grief 07.10.2026 3:46

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Ponette (1996). Directed by Jacques Doillon, starring Victoire Thivisol, Delphine Schiltz, Matiaz Bureau Caton, Léopoldine Serre, and Marie Trintignant. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.5/10 🎬 Genre: Drama ⏱ Runtime: 97 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1997 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgEmPADfYxU Follow the p...

Slasher Nostalgia: Friday the 13th (1984) - A Final Chapter Review 07.10.2026 3:44

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984). Directed by Joseph Zito, starring Erich Anderson, Judie Aronson, Peter Barton, Kimberly Beck, and Tom Everett. ⭐ Rating: 2.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.0/10 🎬 Genre: Thriller and Horror ⏱ Runtime: 91 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1984 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrUoiC0PD...

Cult Horror or Corny Flop? 'Children of the Corn' (1984) Review 07.10.2026 4:11

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Children of the Corn (1984). Directed by Fritz Kiersch, starring Peter Horton, Linda Hamilton, R.G. Armstrong, John Franklin, and Courtney Gains. ⭐ Rating: 2.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 5.6/10 🎬 Genre: Thriller and Horror ⏱ Runtime: 92 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1984 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwjTAc4Vbwc Follo...

Gothic Romance Unveiled: Jane Eyre (1943) Movie Review 06.10.2026 4:15

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Jane Eyre (1943). Directed by Robert Stevenson, starring Orson Welles, Joan Fontaine, Margaret O'Brien, Peggy Ann Garner, and John Sutton. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.4/10 🎬 Genre: Romance and Drama ⏱ Runtime: 97 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1944 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX84NU_P9rg Follow th...

Canyon Passage (1946) Review: A Technicolor Western Gem 06.10.2026 4:01

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Canyon Passage (1946). Directed by Jacques Tourneur, starring Dana Andrews, Brian Donlevy, Susan Hayward, Patricia Roc, and Ward Bond. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.9/10 🎬 Genre: Western and Drama ⏱ Runtime: 92 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1946 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYK5CVX3sQ4 Follow the podcast...

Fright Night (2011) Review: A Fun Yet Unnecessary Vampire Remake 06.10.2026 3:44

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Fright Night (2011). Directed by Craig Gillespie, starring Anton Yelchin, Colin Farrell, David Tennant, Toni Collette, and Imogen Poots. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.4/10 🎬 Genre: Action, Drama, Horror, Comedy, and Mystery ⏱ Runtime: 106 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2011 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX...

Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988) - A Chaotic Descent into Hell 06.10.2026 3:52

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988). Directed by Tony Randel, starring Doug Bradley, Ashley Laurence, Clare Higgins, Kenneth Cranham, and Imogen Boorman. ⭐ Rating: 2.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.4/10 🎬 Genre: Thriller and Horror ⏱ Runtime: 97 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1988 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqcLTRKUvug F...

His Girl Friday (1940): Screwball Comedy with a Romantic Twist! 06.10.2026 4:01

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at His Girl Friday (1940). Directed by Howard Hawks, starring Cary Grant, Rosalind Russell, Ralph Bellamy, Gene Lockhart, and Porter Hall. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.8/10 🎬 Genre: Drama, Comedy, and Romance ⏱ Runtime: 92 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1940 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1koMwH5u8U Follow t...

Exploring Eastwood's 'A Perfect World' (1993): Crime & Complexity 06.10.2026 3:33

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at A Perfect World (1993). Directed by Clint Eastwood, starring Kevin Costner, Clint Eastwood, Laura Dern, T.J. Lowther, and Keith Szarabajka. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.5/10 🎬 Genre: Drama, Thriller, and Crime ⏱ Runtime: 138 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1993 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST6Uj6Oc5uc Fol...

San Francisco (1936) Review: Love, Drama & Earthquake Chaos! 06.10.2026 4:05

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at San Francisco (1936). Directed by W.S. Van Dyke, starring Clark Gable, Jeanette MacDonald, Spencer Tracy, Jack Holt, and Jessie Ralph. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.1/10 🎬 Genre: Romance, Music, and Drama ⏱ Runtime: 115 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1936 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9DYIguQPMA Follow th...

Alien Warnings & Visual Spectacle: The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) 05.10.2026 4:07

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008). Directed by Scott Derrickson, starring Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Kathy Bates, Jaden Smith, and John Cleese. ⭐ Rating: 2.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 5.5/10 🎬 Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller, and Adventure ⏱ Runtime: 104 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2008 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.co...

Bachelor Mother (1939): A Hilarious Mix-Up of Love and Laughter! 05.10.2026 4:00

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Bachelor Mother (1939). Directed by Garson Kanin, starring Ginger Rogers, David Niven, Charles Coburn, Frank Albertson, and E.E. Clive. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.5/10 🎬 Genre: Comedy and Romance ⏱ Runtime: 82 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1939 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aDX2N9HZIY Follow the podca...

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) - A Thrilling Adventure Review! 05.10.2026 3:45

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001). Directed by Simon West, starring Angelina Jolie, Jon Voight, Iain Glen, Noah Taylor, and Daniel Craig. ⭐ Rating: 2.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 5.8/10 🎬 Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, and Thriller ⏱ Runtime: 100 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2001 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTJNBv...

Prince of Darkness (1987): Unveiling Carpenter's Chilling Secret 05.10.2026 4:21

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Prince of Darkness (1987). Directed by John Carpenter, starring Donald Pleasence, Lisa Blount, Jameson Parker, Victor Wong, and Dennis Dun. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.7/10 🎬 Genre: Fantasy and Horror ⏱ Runtime: 102 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1987 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttM_8_km7mc Follow the...

Cocktail (1988) Review: Tom Cruise's Flamboyant Bartending Drama 05.10.2026 3:52

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Cocktail (1988). Directed by Roger Donaldson, starring Tom Cruise, Bryan Brown, Elisabeth Shue, Lisa Banes, and Laurence Luckinbill. ⭐ Rating: 1.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.0/10 🎬 Genre: Romance, Drama, and Comedy ⏱ Runtime: 104 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1989 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8-OcL5G6_k Follow the...

Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928): Keaton's Timeless Comedy Masterpiece 05.10.2026 4:15

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928). Directed by Charles Reisner and Buster Keaton, starring Buster Keaton, Tom McGuire, Ernest Torrence, Tom Lewis, and Marion Byron. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.8/10 🎬 Genre: Action, Drama, Family, Comedy, and Romance ⏱ Runtime: 70 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1928 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.yo...