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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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Can't Hardly Wait (1998): A Nostalgic Teen Comedy Review 03.06.2026 3:22

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Can't Hardly Wait (1998). Directed by Harry Elfont and Deborah Kaplan, starring Jennifer Love Hewitt, Ethan Embry, Charlie Korsmo, Lauren Ambrose, and Peter Facinelli. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.5/10 🎬 Genre: Romance and Comedy ⏱ Runtime: 100 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1998 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.co...

Talk to Me (2022) Review: A Chilling Dive into Supernatural Thrills 03.06.2026 3:54

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Talk to Me (2022). Directed by Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou, starring Ari McCarthy, Hamish Phillips, Kit Erhart-Bruce, Sarah Brokensha, and Jayden Davison. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.1/10 🎬 Genre: Thriller and Horror ⏱ Runtime: 95 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2023 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?...

U.S. Marshals (1998) Review: Action-Packed but Falls Short 02.06.2026 3:27

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at U.S. Marshals (1998). Directed by Stuart Baird, starring Tommy Lee Jones, Wesley Snipes, Robert Downey Jr., Joe Pantoliano, and Daniel Roebuck. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.6/10 🎬 Genre: Thriller, Crime, and Action ⏱ Runtime: 131 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1998 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GQsg8XzLL...

Shrunken Survival: Exploring 'Dr. Cyclops' (1940) - A Sci-Fi Classic 02.06.2026 3:53

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Dr. Cyclops (1940). Directed by Ernest B. Schoedsack, starring Albert Dekker, Thomas Coley, Janice Logan, Charles Halton, and Victor Kilian. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.4/10 🎬 Genre: Sci-Fi, Drama, Horror, and Adventure ⏱ Runtime: 77 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1940 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POfPh...

Undertone (2025) Review: A Haunting Dive into Paranormal Podcasts 02.06.2026 3:46

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Undertone (2025). Directed by Ian Tuason, starring Nina Kiri, Adam DiMarco, Michèle Duquet, Keana Lyn Bastidas, and Jeff Yung. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.0/10 🎬 Genre: Sci-Fi, Horror, and Thriller ⏱ Runtime: 94 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2026 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hD2dUJ0ldY Follow the podc...

Modern Love & Tragedy: Romeo + Juliet (1996) Movie Review 02.06.2026 3:38

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Romeo + Juliet (1996). Directed by Baz Luhrmann, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes, John Leguizamo, Harold Perrineau, and Lupita Ochoa. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.7/10 🎬 Genre: Drama and Romance ⏱ Runtime: 120 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1996 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goCLa8Xieac Follow th...

Thrills & Noir: 'To Live and Die in L.A.' (1985) Movie Review 01.06.2026 3:49

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at To Live and Die in L.A. (1985). Directed by William Friedkin, starring William Petersen, Willem Dafoe, John Pankow, Debra Feuer, and John Turturro. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.3/10 🎬 Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller, and Action ⏱ Runtime: 116 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1985 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...

Convoy (1978) Review: Truckers vs. Corruption in Peckinpah's Classic 01.06.2026 3:25

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Convoy (1978). Directed by Sam Peckinpah, starring Kris Kristofferson, Ali MacGraw, Ernest Borgnine, Burt Young, and Madge Sinclair. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.3/10 🎬 Genre: Action and Drama ⏱ Runtime: 110 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1978 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nE7S3TgYkf4 Follow the podcast f...

The Equalizer 3 (2023): Denzel vs. the Mafia in Italy! 01.06.2026 3:47

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Equalizer 3 (2023). Directed by Antoine Fuqua, starring Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning, Eugenio Mastrandrea, David Denman, and Gaia Scodellaro. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.8/10 🎬 Genre: Crime, Action, and Thriller ⏱ Runtime: 109 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2023 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vI...

Murderous Matrimony: 'Over Your Dead Body' (2026) Review 01.06.2026 3:58

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Over Your Dead Body (2026). Directed by Jorma Taccone, starring Samara Weaving, Jason Segel, Timothy Olyphant, Nikolai Kinski, and Kayla Radomski. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.6/10 🎬 Genre: Comedy, Action, and Thriller ⏱ Runtime: 105 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2026 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtlJOz...

Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985): A Whimsical Wasteland Review 01.06.2026 3:52

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985). Directed by George Miller and George Ogilvie, starring Mel Gibson, Tina Turner, Bruce Spence, Adam Cockburn, and Frank Thring. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.2/10 🎬 Genre: Adventure, Sci-Fi, and Action ⏱ Runtime: 107 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1985 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.co...

Matilda (1996) Review: Telekinetic Triumphs & Whimsical Wonders 01.06.2026 3:52

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Matilda (1996). Directed by Danny DeVito, starring Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Mara Wilson, Embeth Davidtz, and Pam Ferris. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.0/10 🎬 Genre: Fantasy, Family, and Comedy ⏱ Runtime: 98 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1996 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5KcOAh1QNc Follow the podcast...

The Social Network (2010): Ambition, Betrayal & Billionaires 31.05.2026 4:31

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Social Network (2010). Directed by David Fincher, starring Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake, Rooney Mara, and Bryan Barter. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.8/10 🎬 Genre: Drama and Biography ⏱ Runtime: 120 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2010 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeDAa-Msh7k Fol...

The Last Boy Scout (1991) Review: Action-Packed but Lacks Depth 31.05.2026 3:25

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Last Boy Scout (1991). Directed by Tony Scott, starring Bruce Willis, Damon Wayans, Chelsea Field, Noble Willingham, and Taylor Negron. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.0/10 🎬 Genre: Crime, Action, Thriller, and Comedy ⏱ Runtime: 105 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1991 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOzjj9...

Nightly Adventures: A Review of 'Along for the Ride' (2022) 30.05.2026 4:24

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Along for the Ride (2022). Directed by Sofia Alvarez, starring Emma Pasarow, Belmont Cameli, Laura Kariuki, Kate Bosworth, and Dermot Mulroney. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.2/10 🎬 Genre: Romance and Drama ⏱ Runtime: 106 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2022 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAsfwicIEQU Follow t...

Normal (2025): Bob Odenkirk's Neo-Western Thriller Unveiled! 30.05.2026 4:08

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Normal (2025). Directed by Ben Wheatley, starring Bob Odenkirk, Ryan Allen, Billy MacLellan, Lena Headey, and Henry Winkler. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.4/10 🎬 Genre: Crime, Thriller, and Action ⏱ Runtime: 91 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2026 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rHs9-pSqpY Follow the podcast...

Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991): Action-Packed '90s Nostalgia! 30.05.2026 3:55

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991). Directed by Mark L. Lester, starring Dolph Lundgren, Brandon Lee, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Tia Carrere, and Toshishiro Obata. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.1/10 🎬 Genre: Crime, Thriller, Action, and Comedy ⏱ Runtime: 79 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1991 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com...

Legacy and Redemption: The Place Beyond the Pines (2012) Review 30.05.2026 4:09

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Place Beyond the Pines (2012). Directed by Derek Cianfrance, starring Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper, Eva Mendes, Craig Van Hook, and Olga Merediz. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.3/10 🎬 Genre: Drama, Crime, and Thriller ⏱ Runtime: 140 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2013 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r701C...

Real Genius (1985) Review: Comedy, Lasers, and Rebellion! 30.05.2026 4:35

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Real Genius (1985). Directed by Martha Coolidge, starring Val Kilmer, Stacy Peralta, Daniel Ades, Andres Aybar, and Louis Giambalvo. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.9/10 🎬 Genre: Sci-Fi, Comedy, and Romance ⏱ Runtime: 108 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1985 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwY0z_kP5Jg Follow th...

Midway (1976) Review: Epic Naval Strategy & Star-Studded Cast 30.05.2026 3:12

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Midway (1976). Directed by Jack Smight, starring Charlton Heston, Henry Fonda, James Coburn, Glenn Ford, and Hal Holbrook. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.8/10 🎬 Genre: History, Action, Drama, and War ⏱ Runtime: 132 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1976 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rzPi09JrZw Follow the podc...

Ladies First (2026) Review: Gender Swap Comedy Falls Flat 29.05.2026 3:45

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Ladies First (2026). Directed by Thea Sharrock, starring Sacha Baron Cohen, Rosamund Pike, Tom Davis, Emily Mortimer, and Weruche Opia. ⭐ Rating: 2.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 5.8/10 🎬 Genre: Comedy ⏱ Runtime: 90 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2026 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiET6_AM6e0 Follow the podcast for more...

Jack Ryan's Ghost War (2026): A Thriller That Misses the Mark 29.05.2026 3:28

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War (2026). Directed by Andrew Bernstein, starring John Krasinski, Wendell Pierce, Sienna Miller, Michael Kelly, and Max Beesley. ⭐ Rating: 2.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 5.8/10 🎬 Genre: Thriller, Drama, and Action ⏱ Runtime: 105 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2026 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.c...

Exploring 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' (2012): A Deep Dive 29.05.2026 4:10

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012). Directed by Stephen Chbosky, starring Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller, Dylan McDermott, and Kate Walsh. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.9/10 🎬 Genre: Drama ⏱ Runtime: 103 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2012 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwjGCjx8ZGw Follow the po...

Chuck Norris Battles Brutality: Missing in Action 2 (1985) Review 29.05.2026 3:25

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Missing in Action 2: The Beginning (1985). Directed by Lance Hool, starring Chuck Norris, Soon-Tek Oh, Steven Williams, Bennett Ohta, and Cosie Costa. ⭐ Rating: 3.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 5.4/10 🎬 Genre: Drama, Action, War, and Thriller ⏱ Runtime: 100 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1985 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?...

Hidden Figures (2016): Unsung Heroes of NASA's Space Race 28.05.2026 4:40

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Hidden Figures (2016). Directed by Theodore Melfi, starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe, Kevin Costner, and Kirsten Dunst. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.8/10 🎬 Genre: Drama, History, and Biography ⏱ Runtime: 127 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2017 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gfzJES3...