Not A Movie Buff

We’re closing out Season 1 the right way — with pure anticipation. This finale isn’t about reviews, rankings, or breaking down what worked and what didn’t. It’s about excitement. The movies on the horizon that already have me counting down release dates, silencing my phone, and showing up opening weekend. In this episode, I run through my most anticipated movies of 2026 — from massive franchises a...

This isn’t about awards, rankings, or what the internet decided was “objectively” the best. This is my list. In this episode, I break down my personal Top 10 Movies of 2025 — the films I enjoyed the most, the ones that surprised me, stuck with me, or reminded me why I love movies in the first place. From superhero swings to animated standouts, action flicks, legacy sequels, and one movie that comp...

December does something special to movies. Whether it's Elf or The Hunger Games, certain films sneak their way into holiday marathons every single year, even when we're not planning them. In this episode, we break down why December movie marathons feel so comforting, nostalgic, and natural. From chaotic comedies to Black Christmas magic to winter-coded franchises, this episode is all about...

This one isn't a full episode - just a quick bonus review because Zootopia 2 finally dropped, and you already know I had to show up for it. In this short breakdown, I talk about how the sequel expands Zootopia's world, how Nick and Judy grow as characters, the strengths (and small weaknesses) in the story, the standout new characters, and why, predictable villain aside, the movie still com...

Thanksgiving hits different — the smells, the noise, the waiting, the food, and the chaos that somehow still feels warm. And right in the middle of all that? Movies. Not planned. Not themed. Not organized. Just the comfort films, specials, and background watches that accidentally become tradition. In this Thanksgiving Special, we break down: • A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving — the awkward, honest hea...

Hollywood keeps going back to the reboot well, but not every remake understands why the original mattered. In Episode 5, we break down the reboots that dropped the ball and lost heart along the way. From Mulan (2020) and The Amazing Spider-Man to Total Recall (2012), Fantastic Four (2015), and The Lion King (2019), this episode digs into where these movies went wrong and why nostalgia alone isn't...

Most sequels fall apart trying to recreate the magic of the original — bigger budgets, louder action, and none of the heart. But every once in a while, a follow-up comes along that shouldn’t work at all and,somehow, ends up being great. In this episode, we break down four sequels that defied expectations and elevated their entire franchise: Spider-Man 2 — emotional weight and iconic storytelling P...

What happens when fans refuse to let a story die? From fan-made films and rewrites to reimagined sequels and passionate online edits, fan creators have turned “what if” into entire worlds of their own. In this episode, I explore how fan projects breathe new life into franchises Hollywood moved on from — proving that love, not budget, keeps storytelling alive. Topics: Fan-made films, alternate endi...

Not every “bad” movie deserves the hate it gets. From Little Man and Norbit to The Waterboy , Lottery Ticket , and The Amazing Spider-Man 2 , these so-called flops still manage to make us laugh, feel, and even learn something real. In this episode, I break down why effort, risk, and heart matter more than perfection — and how movies that miss the mark often teach the best lessons. Featured Films:...

Think of this as the trailer before the real show begins. In this intro, I'm breaking down what Not A Movie Buff is, why I started it, and what you can expect every Thursday. Spoiler: it's movie talk without the movie snobbery. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode because you don't have to be a movie buff to love a good story!