The Midnight Film Review

In this episode of Midnight Film Review, Brian is joined by the most special guest. We break down Michael. The newest biopic about Michael Jackson.

We discuss the performances, direction, production design, and the challenge of telling such a massive story while balancing spectacle with the darker complexities surrounding Jackson’s legacy. Does Michael deliver a compelling portrait of an icon, or does it struggle under the weight of its subject matter? Tune in as we review one of the year’s most talked-about releases.

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It's that time of year again! Dan and Jimmy AKA MovieDeathblow, join Brian to discuss their favorite films of 2025. Jimmy is a content creator extroidinere. Please check out his YouTube and TikTok. Dan is a TikTok creator and podcaster with thoughtful and engaging content! Please give him a follow ⁠⁠@reel.takes⁠⁠ on TikTok and check out Good Will Podcasting.

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This week on The Midnight Film Review, Brian is joined by special guest Brandon White for another deep dive into movies, media, and more.

In our open discussion, Brian and Brandon discuss the rumored sale of Warner Bros Discovery and what it could me for the future of film.

For Media Hot Takes, we talk about a few movies, but Brandon brings some music to the pod! Check out the song Berghain by ROSALÍA

We wrap up with our featured review of Chris Stuckmann's Shelby Oaks.

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This week on The Midnight Film Review, Brian is joined by special guest Jimmy AKA MovieDeathblow for another deep dive into movies, media, and more.

In our open discussion, we read an email that leads to a discussion about the current state of horror.

For Media Hot Takes, we talk about the book Rotten to the Core, the television shows The Paper, The Foundation, and Chief of War.

We wrap up with our featured review: Alien Earth.

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The results are in, and we have a winner. Brian is joined by The Good Will Podcasting crew: Dan, aka Reel Takes; Stone, aka Medicalmovieman; Conor, aka Movieshark. He's also joined by ole pal Adam, aka Sunset Loner Cinema, and Jay, aka Cinema Coconut, to find out who won the summer movie wager.

The Summer Movie Wager was created by the awesome guys over at ⁠The Filmcast⁠. We've copied their format and would appreciate it if you sent them love by listening to their ⁠episode. ⁠You can find the history of the game and play along at ⁠thesummermoviewager.com⁠. The goal is to predict the highest-grossing films of the summer in terms of domestic box office, in the correct order. The closer you get to the final ranked order, the more points you get. This year, the summer movie wager will begin on May 1, 2025, and last through September 1, 2025, Labor Day, as usual.Each of your 13 picks (10 movies and 3 dark horses) gets a single score assigned to it by using the following rules:-If your picked movie for #1 OR #10 is correct, you score 13 points for it.-If your picked movie for 2-9 is correct, you score 10 points for it.-If your picked movie is only 1 spot away from its actual placement, you score 7 points for it.-If your picked movie is only 2 spots away from its actual placement, you score 5 points for it.-If your picked movie is placed inside the Top 10, you score 3 points for it.-If your picked movie is not placed inside the Top 10, you score 0 points for it.-For each of your picked dark horses placed inside the Top 10, you score 1 point. If two or more rules apply to a single pick, only that single rule will be applied that assigns the highest point value to that pick. For example: If your pick for #1 is correct, you don't get 16 points for it because it is #1 and because it placed inside the Top 10; instead, you only get 13 points for it.

This week on The Midnight Film Review, Brian is joined by special guest Holly Holiday for another deep dive into movies, media, and more. Holly is the host and creater of Get Your Popcorn.

In our open discussion, we read listener emails and discuss the upcoming Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot.

For Media Hot Takes, we talk about The 3 Body Problem, The Fabelmans, Weapons, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

We wrap up with our featured review: Freakier Friday!

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This week on The Midnight Film Review, Brian is joined by special guest Derek Casas, aka Nerd Speec,h for another deep dive into movies, media, and more.

In our open discussion, we read listener emails and explore the growing trend of ads being added to streaming platforms — what does it mean for the future of how we watch?

For Media Hot Takes, we talk about the drama Untamed on Netflix and discuss legacy sequels and how bad I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) is.

We wrap up with our featured review: Fantastic Four: First Steps. Is Marvel's latest reboot a bold new beginning, or another misfire for the iconic team?

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On this episode of The Midnight Film Review, Brian is joined by special guest Dan, aka Reel Takes, for a sharp, funny, and wide-ranging film conversation — featuring a full review of James Gunn’s Superman (2025) reboot.

Open Discussion:
We kick things off with Celine Song’s recent comments about the state of modern romantic comedies and how Dan's viral TikTok response stirred up the discourse. Plus, we read and react to an insightful listener email on casting news for Starfighter.

Media Hot Takes:
Brian and Dan share a few things they've been watching.

Featured Review: Superman (2025):
Is the new Superman the bold reset the DCU needed? We break down James Gunn’s vision, David Corenswet’s performance, and where this leaves the future of comic book movies.

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Stone, aka Medicalmovieman, and Adam, aka Sunset Loner Cinema, join Brian to kick off the episode by reading some emails. They then chat about trailers and the latest James Bond news. Everyone shares their "Media Hot Takes." They end with a review of F1: The Movie. You can find Stone everywhere as Medicalmovieman, and Adam as Sunset Loner Cinema. Please check out Good Will Podcasting and The Late Fee Files.

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Adam, aka Sunset Loner Cinema, joins Brian for an awesome show. They kick off the episode discussing Disney's awful marketing for Elio. They have a few "Media Hot Takes." Then, the duo ends with a review of the latest Danny Boyle film 28 Years Later. Look for Adam on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram as @sunsetlonercinema

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