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We’re Not From Hollywood Podcast

Arts EN ↓ 59 episodes

Ever thought of making your own movies? Brandon Rhiness and Faizel Janmohamed are two indie filmmakers who started with nothing and are now working in the indie film scene in their hometown of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They talk about their own experiences and interview others working in the indie scene.

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Episodes

Ballad of a Small Player (2025) Movie Review | Starring Colin Farrell 16.12.2025 26:44

Brandon and Faizel review the 2025 movie Ballad of a Small Player, starring Colin Farrell. Watch more movie reviews on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BrandonvsMovies

The Conjuring (2013) Horror Movie Review 23.11.2025 31:23

Brandon and Faizel discuss and review the 2013 horror movie The Conjuring.

The Crow (2024) Starring Bill Skarsgård: Movie Review 09.07.2025 35:26

Brandon and Faizel review and discuss The Crow (2024) remake.

The Crow (1994) Starring Brandon Lee: Movie Review 08.07.2025 30:14

Brandon and Faizel discuss and review The Crow (1994) starring Brandon Lee.

Episode 28: An Interview with Actor Nick Gauthier 24.06.2025 30:48

On today's show, Brandon and Faizel speak with actor Nick Gauthier, who played "Barry" the religious guy in Hot Box and Sebastian the Camp Counselor in Grotesque 2!

The Big Boss (1971) Starring Bruce Lee - Movie Review 03.05.2025 30:51

Brandon and Faizel discuss and review the 1971 Bruce Lee movie The Big Boss.

Episode 27: An Interview with Actor Darrell Portz 02.05.2025 32:03

On today's show, Faizel and I speak with Edmonton actor Darrell Portz!

Frogtown 2 (1992) Movie Review 25.04.2025 30:46

Brandon and Faizel review the 1992 movie Frogtown 2.

Episode 26: An Interview with Actor Owais Siddiqui 25.04.2025 25:11

Brandon and Faizel speak with Edmonton actor Owais Siddiqui, who's known as the guy who gets his head drilled in Grotesque (2022).

Hell Comes to Frogtown (1988) Movie Review 07.04.2025 35:17

Brandon and Faizel discuss and review the 1988 cult classic Hell Comes to Frogtown, starring Rowdy Roddy Piper.

Episode 25: An Interview with Filmmaker Ryder Hartman 02.04.2025 22:58

Brandon and Faizel interview Edmonton filmmaker Ryder Hartman about his short films The Autothiest and Exes.

Samurai Cop (1991) Movie Review 20.03.2025 27:25

Brandon and Faizel discuss and review the hilariously bad 1991 action movie Samurai Cop.

Episode 24: An Interview with Actor/Writer/Director Neil Chase 19.03.2025 32:57

Brandon and Faizel speak with actor/writer/director Neil Chase about his career and his new movie Spin the Wheel. Neil has a YouTube channel where he gives great advice on screenwriting and other topics. Neil's imdb page: www.imdb.com/name/nm3826379 Spin the Wheel: www.imdb.com/title/tt24229028 Neil's YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@NeilChaseFilm

The Last Dragon (1985) Movie Review 13.03.2025 18:24

On today's show, Brandon and Faizel review and discuss the 1985 martial arts movie The Last Dragon!

Episode 23: An Interview with Found TV founders Louie and Monica La Vella 11.03.2025 27:02

Brandon and Faizel speak with Louie and Monica La Vella, the founders of Found TV, a streaming platforms that caters specifically to found-footage movies!

Episode 22: Indie Filmmaker J. Horton Talks About How You Can Make a Living with Movies 02.03.2025 34:10

Brandon and Faizel speak with indie writer/director J. Horton about his process and how he makes a living making indie films. Check out J. Horton's YouTube channel where he goes into more detail about the world of indie film: www.youtube.com/@JHorton

Hard Boiled (1992) Movie Review 01.03.2025 30:19

Brandon and Faizel review and discuss the 1992 John Woo action movie Hard Boiled.

Heretic (2024) Movie Review 20.02.2025 22:26

Brandon and Faizel discuss and review the 2024 horror movie Heretic starring Hugh Grant.

Angel Heart (1987) Movie Review 18.02.2025 25:46

Brandon and Faizel discuss and review the 1987 movie Angel Heart starring Robert De Niro and Mickey Rourke.

Episode 21: Pharmacist Turns Filmmaker | An Interview with Dave Macon 12.02.2025 27:26

On today's show, Brandon and Faizel speak with the director of the new sci-fi movie "115." David talks about his movie and his next venture - building a pyramid!

Enter the Dragon (1973) - Movie Review 06.02.2025 29:23

Brandon and Faizel discuss and rate the 1973 Bruce Lee classic Enter the Dragon!

Episode 20: Actor & Filmmaker Griffin Cork Interview 04.02.2025 30:45

On today's show, Brandon and Faizel speak with Griffin Cork (known for his series Abracadevers) about his latest projects and the state of the entertainment industry.

Episode 19: Costume Designer & DJ Caitlin Varrin Interview 01.02.2025 25:18

Today on the podcast Brandon and Faizel speak with Caitlin Varrin. Caitlin is a DJ and costume designer who worked on Grotesque and Grotesque 2. She discusses all the work that goes into her job and which Grotesque costumes she likes best!

Uncut Gems (2019) - Movie Review 08.01.2025 38:28

Brandon and Faizel review and discuss the 2019 movie Uncut Gems, starring Adam Sandler.

Lucky Day (2019) - Movie Review 06.01.2025 31:27

Brandon and Faizel spend 30 minutes trashing this horrible movie they had to endure. If there's a movie you'd like Brandon and Faizel to review, email them at higheruniverseinc@gmail.com