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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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Survival Against All Odds: Society of the Snow (2023) Review 16.03.2026 3:48

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Society of the Snow (2023). Directed by J.A. Bayona, starring Enzo Vogrincic, Agustín Pardella, Matías Recalt, Esteban Bigliardi, and Diego Vegezzi. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.8/10 🎬 Genre: Adventure, Biography, History, Drama, and Thriller ⏱ Runtime: 144 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2024 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.yo...

1953's 'The War of the Worlds': A Sci-Fi Classic Revisited 08.03.2026 3:41

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The War of the Worlds (1953). Directed by Byron Haskin, starring Gene Barry, Ann Robinson, Les Tremayne, Robert Cornthwaite, and Sandro Giglio. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.0/10 🎬 Genre: Action, Thriller, and Sci-Fi ⏱ Runtime: 87 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1953 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iK_C4YVNaO...

The Mastermind (2025): A Heist Film with Heart and Humor 08.03.2026 3:54

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Mastermind (2025). Directed by Kelly Reichardt, starring Josh O'Connor, Sterling Thompson, Alana Haim, Jasper Thompson, and Bill Camp. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.3/10 🎬 Genre: Crime ⏱ Runtime: 110 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2025 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVLL-DxRYh0 Follow the podcast f...

Dead Man's Wire (2025): A Gripping Tale of Desperation & Drama 08.03.2026 4:35

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Dead Man's Wire (2025). Directed by Gus Van Sant, starring Bill Skarsgård, Dacre Montgomery, Al Pacino, Colman Domingo, and Myha'la. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.6/10 🎬 Genre: Biography, Drama, Crime, and History ⏱ Runtime: 105 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2026 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EY...

Earth Mama (2023): A Raw Journey of Motherhood & Resilience 08.03.2026 4:06

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Earth Mama (2023). Directed by Savanah Leaf, starring Tia Nomore, Erika Alexander, Keta Price, Doechii, and Sharon Duncan-Brewster. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.6/10 🎬 Genre: Drama ⏱ Runtime: 101 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2023 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvHDiVRxtNU Follow the podcast for more hone...

Concrete Utopia (2023): Survival and Morality in Post-Quake Seoul 08.03.2026 4:06

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Concrete Utopia (2023). Directed by Taehwa Um, starring Lee Byung-Hun, Park Seo-Joon, Park Bo-Young, Kim Sun-Young, and Park Ji-Hu. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.6/10 🎬 Genre: Adventure, Drama, Thriller, Action, and Sci-Fi ⏱ Runtime: 130 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2023 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuW...

Unraveling Clones & Conspiracies: They Cloned Tyrone (2023) Review 08.03.2026 3:44

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at They Cloned Tyrone (2023). Directed by Juel Taylor, starring John Boyega, Jamie Foxx, Teyonah Parris, Kiefer Sutherland, and David Alan Grier. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.7/10 🎬 Genre: Comedy, Sci-Fi, Thriller, and Mystery ⏱ Runtime: 122 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2023 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3...

Origin (2023) Review: Unveiling America's Hidden Caste System 07.03.2026 3:55

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Origin (2023). Directed by Ava DuVernay, starring Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Jon Bernthal, Niecy Nash, Emily Yancy, and Finn Wittrock. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.2/10 🎬 Genre: History and Drama ⏱ Runtime: 141 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2024 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVpdfOPaOz0 Follow the podcast fo...

Skating Sparks Fly: 'The Cutting Edge' (1992) Movie Review 07.03.2026 3:54

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Cutting Edge (1992). Directed by Paul Michael Glaser, starring D.B. Sweeney, Moira Kelly, Roy Dotrice, Terry O'Quinn, and Dwier Brown. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.9/10 🎬 Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, and Sport ⏱ Runtime: 101 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1992 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8Vc...

Scream (2022) Review: A Nostalgic Yet Flawed Horror Revival 07.03.2026 3:53

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Scream (2022). Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, starring Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Melissa Barrera, and Jack Quaid. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.3/10 🎬 Genre: Mystery, Thriller, and Horror ⏱ Runtime: 114 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2022 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watc...

Here (2023) Review: A Poetic Journey Through Brussels' Heart 07.03.2026 3:52

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Here (2023). Directed by Bas Devos, starring Stefan Gota, Liyo Gong, Cédric Luvuezo, Teodor Corban, and Saadia Bentaïeb. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.8/10 🎬 Genre: Drama ⏱ Runtime: 84 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2024 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcVWF5rcYiQ Follow the podcast for more honest movie rev...

The Apostle (1997) Review: A Riveting Tale of Faith and Redemption 07.03.2026 3:53

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Apostle (1997). Directed by Robert Duvall, starring Robert Duvall, Todd Allen, Paul Bagget, Lenore Banks, and John Beasley. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.2/10 🎬 Genre: Drama ⏱ Runtime: 134 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1998 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTf_c0Z7Q2g Follow the podcast for more honest m...

Exploring Faith & Adolescence: 'Are You There God?' Review (2023) 07.03.2026 3:54

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. (2023). Directed by Kelly Fremon Craig, starring Abby Ryder Fortson, Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates, Benny Safdie, and Elle Graham. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.3/10 🎬 Genre: Comedy, Family, and Drama ⏱ Runtime: 106 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2023 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.yout...

Red Rooms (2023) Review: A Chilling Dive into Obsession & Crime 06.03.2026 4:38

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Red Rooms (2023). Directed by Pascal Plante, starring Juliette Gariépy, Laurie Babin, Sasha Samar, Samir Firouz, and Sebastien Beaulac. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.1/10 🎬 Genre: Horror, Mystery, Crime, and Thriller ⏱ Runtime: 118 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2024 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zoFBvjco...

The Big Short (2015) Review: Betting Big on a Financial Meltdown 06.03.2026 3:38

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Big Short (2015). Directed by Adam McKay, starring Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Rudy Eisenzopf, and Casey Groves. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.8/10 🎬 Genre: Comedy, Biography, Drama, and History ⏱ Runtime: 130 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2015 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpQyrbEcANE...

Wag the Dog (1997) Review: Media Manipulation & Political Spin 06.03.2026 3:44

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Wag the Dog (1997). Directed by Barry Levinson, starring Dustin Hoffman, Robert De Niro, Anne Heche, Woody Harrelson, and Denis Leary. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.1/10 🎬 Genre: Comedy and Drama ⏱ Runtime: 97 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1998 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzmwPQyo6LE Follow the podcast...

Leap Year (2010) Review: A Predictable Yet Charming Rom-Com 06.03.2026 3:41

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Leap Year (2010). Directed by Anand Tucker, starring Amy Adams, Matthew Goode, Adam Scott, John Lithgow, and Noel O'Donovan. ⭐ Rating: 2.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.5/10 🎬 Genre: Romance and Comedy ⏱ Runtime: 100 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2010 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9h8NyUWTzWs Follow the podcast fo...

Scream 2 (1997) Review: A Clever Sequel with Chills and Thrills 06.03.2026 3:25

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Scream 2 (1997). Directed by Wes Craven, starring Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Omar Epps. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.3/10 🎬 Genre: Mystery and Horror ⏱ Runtime: 120 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1997 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1pFK3k_11Q Follow the podcast f...

Vampire Comedy with a Twist: Humanist Vampire Review (2023) 06.03.2026 3:52

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person (2023). Directed by Ariane Louis-Seize, starring Sara Montpetit, Félix-Antoine Bénard, Steve Laplante, Sophie Cadieux, and Noémie O'Farrell. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.0/10 🎬 Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Horror, and Drama ⏱ Runtime: 90 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2024 🎥 Watch the f...

Eerie Indie Horror: 'You'll Never Find Me' (2023) Review 05.03.2026 4:44

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at You'll Never Find Me (2023). Directed by Josiah Allen and Indianna Bell, starring Brendan Rock, Jordan Cowan, Elena Carapetis, Angela Korng, and Allina Truong. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 5.8/10 🎬 Genre: Thriller, Horror, and Drama ⏱ Runtime: 100 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2024 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.c...

Mortal Kombat (2021) Review: Fatalities Galore, Story Falls Short 05.03.2026 4:01

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Mortal Kombat (2021). Directed by Simon McQuoid, starring Lewis Tan, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Joe Taslim, and Mehcad Brooks. ⭐ Rating: 2.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.1/10 🎬 Genre: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Action, and Adventure ⏱ Runtime: 110 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2021 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZN...

Hard Miles (2023): A Journey of Redemption and Resilience 05.03.2026 3:49

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Hard Miles (2023). Directed by R.J. Daniel Hanna, starring Matthew Modine, Cynthia Kaye McWilliams, Jahking Guillory, Jackson Kelly, and Zachary T. Robbins. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.4/10 🎬 Genre: Sport and Drama ⏱ Runtime: 108 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2024 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4U6q1-A0s...

Blades of Glory (2007) Review: Ferrell & Heder's Icy Comedy Duel 05.03.2026 4:06

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Blades of Glory (2007). Directed by Josh Gordon and Will Speck, starring Will Ferrell, Jon Heder, Amy Poehler, Will Arnett, and Jenna Fischer. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.3/10 🎬 Genre: Comedy and Sport ⏱ Runtime: 93 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2007 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odAkjPZ8frs Follow the...

Hell or High Water (2016) Review: A Modern Western Masterpiece 05.03.2026 3:58

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Hell or High Water (2016). Directed by David Mackenzie, starring Chris Pine, Ben Foster, Jeff Bridges, Dale Dickey, and William Sterchi. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.6/10 🎬 Genre: Western, Drama, Thriller, and Crime ⏱ Runtime: 102 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2016 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RfmOdzbJ...

The Dutchman (2025) Review: A Tense Game of Seduction & Identity 05.03.2026 4:33

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Dutchman (2025). Directed by Andre Gaines, starring André Holland, Kate Mara, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Zazie Beetz, and Aldis Hodge. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 5.2/10 🎬 Genre: Drama and Thriller ⏱ Runtime: 88 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2026 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFysFTP_dPQ Follow the p...