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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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Bells Are Ringing (1960) Review: Judy Holliday's Final Bow 05.10.2026 3:29

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Bells Are Ringing (1960). Directed by Vincente Minnelli, starring Judy Holliday, Dean Martin, Fred Clark, Eddie Foy Jr., and Jean Stapleton. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.9/10 🎬 Genre: Musical, Romance, and Comedy ⏱ Runtime: 126 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1960 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvNHNnWTyXk...

Teacher's Pet (1958): Gable & Day's Classic Clash of Wits! 04.10.2026 4:14

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Teacher's Pet (1958). Directed by George Seaton, starring Clark Gable, Doris Day, Gig Young, Mamie Van Doren, and Nick Adams. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.1/10 🎬 Genre: Romance and Comedy ⏱ Runtime: 120 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1958 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnyzAjfjW6Y Follow the podcast f...

Creepshow (1982) Review: A Chilling Anthology of Horror & Humor 04.10.2026 3:56

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Creepshow (1982). Directed by George A. Romero, starring Hal Holbrook, Leslie Nielsen, Adrienne Barbeau, Fritz Weaver, and Carrie Nye. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.8/10 🎬 Genre: Horror, Fantasy, and Comedy ⏱ Runtime: 120 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1982 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDxRNUjf4PM Follow...

Thrilling 70s Paranoia: Three Days of the Condor (1975) Review 04.10.2026 4:17

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Three Days of the Condor (1975). Directed by Sydney Pollack, starring Robert Redford, Faye Dunaway, Cliff Robertson, Max Von Sydow, and John Houseman. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.4/10 🎬 Genre: Crime, Mystery, and Thriller ⏱ Runtime: 117 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1975 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1...

The House Bunny (2008) Review: Anna Faris Shines in Comedy Chaos 04.10.2026 3:41

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The House Bunny (2008). Directed by Fred Wolf, starring Anna Faris, Colin Hanks, Emma Stone, Kat Dennings, and Hugh Hefner. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 5.6/10 🎬 Genre: Comedy ⏱ Runtime: 97 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2008 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU7MFx3c_Zo Follow the podcast for more honest movie...

Stromboli (1950) Review: Bergman's Battle for Freedom & Identity 04.10.2026 4:05

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Stromboli (1950). Directed by Roberto Rossellini, starring Ingrid Bergman, Mario Vitale, Renzo Cesana, Mario Sponzo, and Gaetano Famularo. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.2/10 🎬 Genre: Drama ⏱ Runtime: 81 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1950 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emY2JWXyftA Follow the podcast for mor...

Dancing Through Paris: A 1951 Classic Review of 'An American in Paris' 03.10.2026 3:35

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at An American in Paris (1951). Directed by Vincente Minnelli, starring Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron, Oscar Levant, Georges Guétary, and Nina Foch. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.1/10 🎬 Genre: Musical, Romance, and Drama ⏱ Runtime: 114 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1951 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4volblDlJvU F...

Dead Man Walking (1995) Review: A Gripping Tale of Redemption 03.10.2026 3:58

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Dead Man Walking (1995). Directed by Tim Robbins, starring Susan Sarandon, Sean Penn, Robert Prosky, Raymond J. Barry, and R. Lee Ermey. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.5/10 🎬 Genre: Drama and Crime ⏱ Runtime: 122 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1996 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_Cu6XToBvg Follow the podcas...

Near Dark (1987) Review: A Haunting Vampire Tale by Bigelow 03.10.2026 3:49

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Near Dark (1987). Directed by Kathryn Bigelow, starring Adrian Pasdar, Jenny Wright, Lance Henriksen, Bill Paxton, and Jenette Goldstein. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.9/10 🎬 Genre: Horror ⏱ Runtime: 94 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1988 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FK3om-og4RQ Follow the podcast for mor...

Crooks in Clover (1963): A Hilarious Mob Comedy Review! 03.10.2026 3:52

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Crooks in Clover (1963). Directed by Georges Lautner, starring Lino Ventura, Bernard Blier, Francis Blanche, Claude Rich, and Pierre Bertin. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.7/10 🎬 Genre: Crime, Comedy, and Action ⏱ Runtime: 105 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1963 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hN4jWMFwG1g Fol...

Divorce Italian Style (1961): A Hilarious Satire on Love & Law 03.10.2026 3:54

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Divorce Italian Style (1961). Directed by Pietro Germi, starring Marcello Mastroianni, Daniela Rocca, Stefania Sandrelli, Leopoldo Trieste, and Odoardo Spadaro. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.9/10 🎬 Genre: Drama, Comedy, and Romance ⏱ Runtime: 105 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1962 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/wa...

Westward the Women (1951): A Trailblazing Western Drama Review 02.10.2026 3:46

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Westward the Women (1951). Directed by William A. Wellman, starring Robert Taylor, Denise Darcel, Hope Emerson, John McIntire, and Julie Bishop. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.6/10 🎬 Genre: Drama, Adventure, and Western ⏱ Runtime: 118 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1951 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afvcqfu...

Unraveling Power & Secrets: The Power of the Dog (2021) Review 02.10.2026 4:28

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Power of the Dog (2021). Directed by Jane Campion, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, Geneviève Lemon, and Kodi Smit-McPhee. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.8/10 🎬 Genre: Drama and Western ⏱ Runtime: 126 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2021 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0r8276jO...

In the Mood for Love (2000): A Timeless Tale of Longing & Fidelity 02.10.2026 3:57

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at In the Mood for Love (2000). Directed by Wong Kar-Wai, starring Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Ping-Lam Siu, Tung Cho 'Joe' Cheung, and Rebecca Pan. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 8.0/10 🎬 Genre: Drama and Romance ⏱ Runtime: 98 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2001 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x...

Cabaret (1972) Review: Glitz, Glamour, and the Grim Reality 02.10.2026 3:49

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Cabaret (1972). Directed by Bob Fosse, starring Liza Minnelli, Michael York, Helmut Griem, Joel Grey, and Fritz Wepper. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.8/10 🎬 Genre: Drama, Musical, Romance, and Music ⏱ Runtime: 124 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1972 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUBZhOS2wW4 Follow the podc...

Triangle of Sadness (2022): Satirical Voyage of the Super-Rich 02.10.2026 3:52

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Triangle of Sadness (2022). Directed by Ruben Östlund, starring Thobias Thorwid, Harris Dickinson, Charlbi Dean, Jiannis Moustos, and Vicki Berlin. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.2/10 🎬 Genre: Comedy and Drama ⏱ Runtime: 147 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2022 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggOOlsgwBls Follo...

House on Haunted Hill (1999) Review: A Flashy Horror Misfire 02.10.2026 3:43

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at House on Haunted Hill (1999). Directed by William Malone, starring Geoffrey Rush, Famke Janssen, Taye Diggs, Peter Gallagher, and Chris Kattan. ⭐ Rating: 2.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 5.6/10 🎬 Genre: Thriller, Mystery, and Horror ⏱ Runtime: 93 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1999 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcYkeTdY6...

The Lucky One (2012) Review: A Journey of Fate and Formula 01.10.2026 3:45

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Lucky One (2012). Directed by Scott Hicks, starring Zac Efron, Taylor Schilling, Blythe Danner, Riley Thomas Stewart, and Jay R. Ferguson. ⭐ Rating: 2.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.4/10 🎬 Genre: Drama, War, Romance, and Mystery ⏱ Runtime: 101 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2012 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISBwH1...

Greta Garbo Shines in 'Anna Karenina' (1935) - A Classic Review 01.10.2026 3:55

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Anna Karenina (1935). Directed by Clarence Brown, starring Greta Garbo, Fredric March, Freddie Bartholomew, Maureen O'Sullivan, and May Robson. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.0/10 🎬 Genre: Romance and Drama ⏱ Runtime: 95 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1935 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYF-av1W-Yo Foll...

Alphaville (1965) Review: Godard's Dystopian Sci-Fi Masterpiece 01.10.2026 4:09

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Alphaville (1965). Directed by Jean-Luc Godard, starring Eddie Constantine, Anna Karina, Akim Tamiroff, Valérie Boisgel, and Jean-Louis Comolli. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.9/10 🎬 Genre: Drama, Mystery, Comedy, Thriller, and Sci-Fi ⏱ Runtime: 99 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1965 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/w...

Exploring Forbidden Love: The Bitter Tea of General Yen (1932) Review 01.10.2026 4:03

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Bitter Tea of General Yen (1932). Directed by Frank Capra, starring Barbara Stanwyck, Nils Asther, Toshia Mori, Walter Connolly, and Gavin Gordon. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.9/10 🎬 Genre: Drama, War, and Romance ⏱ Runtime: 88 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1933 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVPBdRcZ...

Magical Jeans & Friendship: A 2005 Review of 'Traveling Pants' 01.10.2026 4:14

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005). Directed by Ken Kwapis, starring Amber Tamblyn, Alexis Bledel, America Ferrera, Blake Lively, and Jenna Boyd. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.5/10 🎬 Genre: Romance, Drama, and Comedy ⏱ Runtime: 119 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2005 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...

Salt (2010) Review: Angelina Jolie's Thrilling Spy Adventure! 01.10.2026 3:44

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Salt (2010). Directed by Phillip Noyce, starring Angelina Jolie, Liev Schreiber, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Daniel Olbrychski, and August Diehl. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.5/10 🎬 Genre: Action and Thriller ⏱ Runtime: 100 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2010 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2xNB9Nk9AE Follow the pod...

Heist Gone Wrong: 'Armored Car Robbery' (1950) Review 30.09.2026 3:51

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Armored Car Robbery (1950). Directed by Richard Fleischer, starring Charles McGraw, Adele Jergens, William Talman, Douglas Fowley, and Steve Brodie. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.0/10 🎬 Genre: Crime, Film-Noir, Thriller, and Action ⏱ Runtime: 67 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1950 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/wat...

Sinatra's Directorial Debut: 'None But the Brave' (1965) Review 30.09.2026 3:57

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at None But the Brave (1965). Directed by Frank Sinatra, starring Frank Sinatra, Clint Walker, Tatsuya Mihashi, Takeshi Katô, and Homare Suguro. ⭐ Rating: 2.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.4/10 🎬 Genre: War, Drama, and Adventure ⏱ Runtime: 106 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1965 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXFI51Hupgk Fo...