Cinema Psychos Movie Reviews

This week, John and Laine take the reins while Brian is out and interview filmmaker, consultant, and activist: Andrea James. Andrea breaks down her journey as a trans activist and filmmaker. She offers brilliant insight into the depiction of trans people in media as well as successes in Hollywood with her own projects.

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This week, we are reviewing literally one of the absolute worst films to ever rear it's ugly head on screen. A film that baffles the mind and makes you question your own existence. We are of course talking about Tom Green's million dollar art house flick, Freddy Got Fingered. A film that begs us to ask the question, "Daddy would you like some sausage?" So buckle up as we take a massive sledge hammer to the cinematic abortion that is Freddy Got Fingered.

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Do you remember 1996? Let me take you back a time when Jim Carrey was the biggest comedy star in the world. This man was coming off of a year in which he had just done Ace Ventura 2 and headlined Batman Forever as The Riddler. Everyone was waiting for his next film. The film we all got was The Cable Guy, a movie that combines Carry's comedy with the dark subject matter of stalking. It ended up turning off audiences and critics but is this film truly worthy of all the hate? Or is it simply a misunderstood example of social commentary mixed deeply dark humor.

Happy St. Paddy's Day everyone! As you no doubt have drunk your fill of green beer and made questionable drunk decisions; let us take the time to celebrate a film that Jennifer Aniston might view as a questionable drunk decision. I'm of course talking about the 1993 classic, Leprechaun! A movie that somehow spawned a number of more memorable sequels that included a trip to Las Vegas, space, and "The Hood" twice. So raise a pint with us as we review the cinematic hangover that is Leprechaun.

This week, we are breaking down the winners and losers from Hollywood's premiere celebration of themselves, The Academy Awards! How did a movie about a fish man's relationship with a mute woman in 1950s America over come the in your face horror of progressive white people? We've got the analysis and plenty of vulgar humor to boot. So join us on the red carpet as we recap The Oscars!

This week, as we honor Hollywood with the annual parade of glad handing and pageantry known as The Academy Awards, or The Oscars to the layman; We decided to take a look at some instances of actors who unfortunately passed away during filming. How do these celebrities untimely passing effect the final film? Do these films capitalize on a celebrity's passing or are they merely honoring their work? We'll find out today!

Wakanda Forever!! This week we are traveling back to the House of Mouse to review one of the brightest spots of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We are of course talking about Black Panther. A movie that is said to deliver on the promise of a marvel movie that can have a strong story and not turn into a cinematic commercial for Infinity War (looking at you Age of Ultron). But does the movie live up to the hype? We'll find out today! So hold onto your vibranium as we review Black Panther

"WHAT'S THAT SMELL???? DOOOOKIE!!" Yes folks we got another one for the Pantheon of Utter Shit this week. We are reviewing the first solo outing of Hulk Hogan in feature films, the 1989 classic, No Holds Barred. The movie that asks the question what exactly is the cinematic range of The Hulkster and can made up PG 13 cuss words like "Jock-Ass" actually gain a following. To Help us dissect this massive cinematic dookie is Conrad Thompson, the man, the myth, and the legend behind the hit wrestling podcast, Something To Wrestle With Bruce Prichard. So strap on your tights and grease yourself up as we look at No Holds Barred.

This week, we are diving into the work of one of the most prolific filmmakers of the modern age: Kevin Smith. A man who has been able to distill a mixture of pop culture, nerdom, and comedy with smart narrative films that tackle big narrative themes like the existential crisis that we face when our life and career paths don't end up the way that we envision (looking at you Clerks); Or redeeming our faith amidst the grandiose mythology of religion (Dogma). So sit back as we take a look at the career of Kevin Smith.

This week, we've got a hell of an episode and we can promise that you will not need a magic ticket to enter our world of movie madness. Joined by our friend, Chris Lemke of Ready, Set, Geek; We are reviewing one of the biggest oddities to ever hit the silver screen, Last Action Hero. The movie that asked the question, how bad of a movie do you have to churn out to destroy Arnold Schwarzenegger's action career. The answer is a movie that simply cannot figure out what it wants to be...oh and throw some bad puns, glass-eyed villains, magic tickets, and annoying kids for flavor.