VCRs, landline telephones, tube televisions, the Dewey Decimal System... what is scarier: antiquated 90's technology or a cursed VHS tape that kills hapless viewers? The Brains dismantle this Japanese export to discern how a cheesy premise provided such a spooktacular outcome.thefilmwiththreebrains által

Detective Nick Nolte gets con Eddie Murphy out of the slammer for 48 hours to catch a thief in Murphy's first major film. This early 80's buddy "cop" comedy inspired countless copycats. It's far from PC, but can modern film lovers enjoy this piece of history? The Brains own your ass, so tune in.thefilmwiththreebrains által

Joel and Ethan Coen helm a botched-kidnapping-indie-blockbuster boasting fascinating characters, Midwest accents, unapologetic violence, plus a search for a tan Ciera and a funny-looking guy, destined for the wood-chipper. With the bevy of low-budget 90's flicks, how do the Coen brothers uniquely cajole a simple plan into an unforgettable masterpie…

Kevin Costner stars as a Robin Hood with the winning smile and bow skills to make maidens quiver. Yet it's Alan Rickman who steals the show portraying a villain dark as Snape and as cold as Hans Gruber. Is robbing the rich to help the poor even relevant today? Clamber up a tree and join the Brains in the 'Ewok Village' of Sherwood Forest!…

This late 80's adaptation of a cyberpunk graphic novel kicked off America's fascination with Japanimation [sic]. Akira explores what happens when children have the power to destroy Tokyo. And The Brains consider, "aren't we all children?" Tetsuo!! Kaneda!! AKIRA! Wherever you listen to podcasts.thefilmwiththreebrains által

Can satire be so subtle no one gets it? Would Paul Verhoeven make an over the top space war movie just to mock the genre without letting the actors in on it? Would anyone suspect Starship Troopers to inspire such philosophical pondering? Hear the Brains work out the Bugs.thefilmwiththreebrains által

A precocious scientist goes to college at 15 for lessons on lasers and love. His roommate, Val Kilmer, earns an easy A as the unicorn of nerds: an extroverted, witty, charming, handsome genius. Will the government and an egotistical professor spoil their discovery, or will a kernel of revenge planted by students pop up at the right moment? Hear fak…

A rogue Martin Sheen surfs upriver in simultaneous pursuit of a mythical leader, a fellow soldier, an enemy and his destiny. There is no making sense of the Vietnam War, but this acclaimed Coppola passion-project adaptation may make you think differently about both war and moviemaking itself. Come aboard and let the Brains help you appreciate the d…

Steve Martin, Chevy Chase and Martin Short - what more could could a 1980's comedy ask for? The answer is more than just a plane with cajones, pero we'll get into that. Tres Brains review Three Amigos. Escucha hoy!thefilmwiththreebrains által

Ya der hey. Welcome to our movie review, ya hosers. This week is a beauty... we go to the Great White North to the Elsinore Brewery to see what's in der Strange Brew. Ready to take off, eh?thefilmwiththreebrains által

A creature feature sequel that echoes the plot of the original is usually a Hollywood recipe for disaster. So how did James Cameron simultaneously out-Alien "Alien" and create a gold standard for genre-swapping sequels? Game over, man, time to tune into the Brains for this bug-hunt-gone-bad!thefilmwiththreebrains által

While everyone was trying to make the next Star Wars, Ridley Scott unleashed the face-hugging, chest-bursting alien sci-fi horror film that inspired decades of imitations. Alien also gave birth to the first standalone female action hero: the unstoppable Ripley, played by Sigourney Weaver. What not to like? The Brains will tell you.…

Off-screen it's Stallone versus Schwarzenegger. On-screen, Rambo's an unstoppable monosyllabic army of one, leaving a trail of death and destruction in the name of saving fellow POWs. This movie made Rambo (and his survival knife) a pop culture staple but does it still make sense? The Brains are coming to get you!…

Dudley Moore is a rich Manhattanite tipsy with privilege and alcohol. Resigned to marry the high society bride of his family's choosing, a vivacious Liza Minnelli catches his eye despite the threat to his inheritance. Does this comedic drama still have heart and laughs? Get caught between the brains and New York City. "Arthur" 1981, wherever you li…

Beavis & Butthead creator, Mike Judge grows up and gets - a desk job? Three software programmers discover the ultimate loophole to beat the system: stop caring! Has corporate culture changed in the last 25 years? People sure haven't. Cure your case of the Mondays with a hefty dose of Brains!thefilmwiththreebrains által

Arnold is back: a retired Special Forces Colonel looks for his kidnapped daughter and demolishes anyone in his way in this progenitor of John Wick, first-person shooters and over-the-top silly violence. With more muscles than plot, does this testosterone-fueled, macho bullshit still "kill"? Let of some steam with the Brains.…

Guy Pearce and Russell Crowe share a precinct while being a world apart in their approach to policing the dirty underbelly of 1950's Hollywood. Are drugs, murder, double-crosses and celebrity lookalike call girls still off the record, on the QT and very hush-hush 70 years later? Join us for our best review yet!…

Crooked clandestine government agents and a sadistic Nazi dentist give chase to Dustin Hoffman in this shoestring-plotted thriller. Does solid acting and a fast pace help the Marathon Man finish strong? Strap on your Adidas and try to keep up with the Brains.thefilmwiththreebrains által

Lemmon, Matthau and Ann-Margret form a love triangle that both threatens and redefines the men's grumpy friendship. Do they have enough spark to fuel this age-old plot? Can the frigit Minnesota setting nip at the hearts of viewers? Crack a cold Schmidt's and come warm up in the ice shanty with the Brains.…

Melanie Griffith and Jeff Daniels are flirting with disaster (and each other) in this unpredictable flick. Does Something Wild refer to their weekend adventure or scriptwriting that meanders from goofy to ominous to violent? The Brains are back in town so come along for a wild ride.thefilmwiththreebrains által

In 1993, Sam was given a Jurassic Park t-shirt. He put it in storage assuming he would pull it out in 30 years and no one would remember it. The brains discuss how wrong he was.thefilmwiththreebrains által

Andrew "Dice" Clay, toxic misogynist comedian, becomes LA's Rock 'n' Roll Detective Ford Fairlane in this scarce cult film, chock full of raunchy jokes and surprising cameos. After sitting on the shelf a few decades, can it still make Brains giggle? Or just squirm?thefilmwiththreebrains által

Carl Reiner's steady collaboration with Steve Martin began with this cross-eyed comedy. Irreverent, uneven in execution yet imbued with Steve's charm and comedic bravado, is this throwback foolhardy - or fool-tastic?thefilmwiththreebrains által

A barren Russian landscape is the setting for this acclaimed, barren "psy-fi" film that explores whether or not we really want our deepest wishes to come true. Get into the zone on the brain train.thefilmwiththreebrains által

Hunt, Hurt, Brooks: a coworker love triangle, each angling to create ideal TV news at another's expense. Smart comedy always rings true, but does the integrity of broadcast journalism still mean anything? The Brains go live on the scene for an update on this 1988 Oscar nominee.thefilmwiththreebrains által

Robert De Niro hones his comic chops with Charles Grodin in this odd couple road trip flick. Grumpy bounty hunter De Niro is bound for L.A. with (and sometimes bound to) mob accountant Grodin, with feds and mafia hitmen in hot pursuit. Director Martin Brest caught lightning in a bottle with Beverly Hills Cop - did he nab another winner here? Catch …

Guillermo del Toro's creepy debut gives a new origin to the age-old vampire story. How did this low budget body-horror flick give birth to del Toro's career? Gather carcasses around the radio for a nibble of the Brains.thefilmwiththreebrains által

Tim Burton's unique directorial style was evident in his debut—a quirky tale of a stolen bicycle—featuring gags galore, no ground floor, and many things never seen before. Is Pee-Wee an irritating man-child or a clever trickster marching to his own beat? We don’t make monkeys, we just train them to listen to reviews. Tune in, KWYJIBO’s!…

Johnny Depp and Al Pacino develop a bromance as undercover Fed and mobster in this true story of a mafia mole mentored by a made man who hasn't got it made. A rom-com director takes a swing at the gritty, not so pretty, even petty life of the criminal underworld - is it a wild pitch or can two heavy hitter actors knock it out of the park? Hears the…

Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall star/costar/cameo/come-of-age in this princely fish-out-of-water (romantic) comedy. Eddie and director John Landis disagreed at every turn, but you'd never know it. Is it "that boy is good" good or more than just nostalgic fun? You conscious? The brains want to tear it apart - and your friend, too - wherever you listen…

Zombies run rampant in George Romero's seminal undead apocalypse sequel. Romero laid the foundation for decades of zombie flicks, but more importantly, how often do we get to review a sequel that just might be better than the original? Get your fill of brains in this lively review!thefilmwiththreebrains által

The big screen debuts of Spike Jonze and Charlie Kaufman show us what it's like to see through the eyes of a celebrity. Literally. John Cusack plays master of puppets in this mind-bending movie. Mayhem? Magnificence? Or Malarky? Malkovich Malkovich, wherever you Malkovich Malkovich.thefilmwiththreebrains által

A brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess and a criminal walk into a high school library...thefilmwiththreebrains által

In yesteryear there was a rocket. Stored in a swashbuckler's cockpit. Saving girl, USA Mob and Nazis at bay Will the Brains embrace or knock it?thefilmwiththreebrains által

In John Wayne's swan song, he plays a dying gunslinger who has outlived his era and wants nothing more than to ride off into the sunset. He settles down at Lauren Bacall and Ron Howard's B&B. But locals with visions of glory want to take the gunman out themselves. See bullets fly! Hears Brains gush.thefilmwiththreebrains által

Peter Weir posits: what if Orwell's Big Brother cameras were there just for the ratings? Can reality be reality TV? What's true, man? Jim Carrey tones it down for his first drama, but is he stills "aces?" Join our not live feed for lively conversation.thefilmwiththreebrains által

Last Action Hero: SatisfAction? StupefAction? MalefAction? OverreAction? Fecal ImpAction!? Or, Last Action Zero?thefilmwiththreebrains által

Tom Cruise set aside his looks and 80's charisma for this mostly-true story of Ron Kovic, a paraplegic Vietnam veteran turned anti-war activist. Oliver Stone snagged his third Oscar for this biopic, but will the new generation of moviegoers love it or leave it?thefilmwiththreebrains által

Fractured Vietnam Vet, Tim Robbins as his best. spirals into the sinister unknown as his inner (and outer) demons claw their way to reality. Losing one's mind is a risky movie investment. Do terror, regret. confusion, and conspiracy add up to payoff worthy by today's standards? Come climb that ladder with us.…

Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis are recently deceased and dying to rid their house of the new family that moved in. They summon Beetlejuice, the scene stealing bio-exorcist for help, but he has plans of his own. Is this quirky charmer worth watching 167 times or is the ghost with the most toast?thefilmwiththreebrains által

Natasha Lyonne's cheerleading is put on hold when friends and family force her into a reformation program (Don't Say Hoortay). Lighthearted satire about "curing" homosexuality was what the 1990's needed, but is it still funny - and relevant? The brains review with pride and their friend Riley.thefilmwiththreebrains által

For this no-frills true tale of an aging man determined to see his sick brother, David Lynch plays it straight. Watching an old coot ride a lawnmower across Iowa sounds akin to watching paint dry; what exactly does this film do to make our critics coo? Is it what you say or how you say it? Time we cut the grass, friends.…

Good badge, John Travolta swaps spit-&-image with bad seed, Nicolas Cage to infiltrate the latter's scheming empire in this case of disordered identity. With John Woo's stylized flare and more impromptu action than an adult diaper, there is no other movie like this. To flush or not to flush, that is the question. The answer? Depends.…

Mel Gibson's Mad Max debut is also George Miller's first step into the fast and furious world of vehicular mayhem. Does one of the most successful indie movies in history have enough in the tank to fuel fable and franchise? Or is it a mer skid mark on the Fury Road?thefilmwiththreebrains által

Danny DeVito is a snickering toad of a husband who hopes kidnappers make good on their pledge to kill his wife if he doesn't pay a ransom. Do Abrahams, Zucker and Zucker deliver on a premise full of promise or do they misstep into a pile of schtick. Hear us place the Bette and Judge away to Helen back.…

Winona Ryder and Christian Slater give teen angst a body count in this anti-John Hughes high school revenge romp. This irreverent suicide flick is satiric and sometimes sophomoric, but does it still make the grade? Hear certified fresh men debate.thefilmwiththreebrains által

Johnny 5 is alive! Can we say the same of the movie? Does the charm of the puppeteer's voice (and Steve Guttenburg) create a winning metal Pinocchio? Or do stereotypes cause it to disassemble? Take a rest and listen to our Turing test.thefilmwiththreebrains által

This acclaimed 90s foreign flick tells two tales of lovesick policemen in Hong Kong who frequent the same takeout joint. Does putting two stylish stories together add to the intrigue, or just the confusion? We more or less discuss if more is less or less is more.thefilmwiththreebrains által

It's a lumberjack's worst nightmare: abducted by aliens on the way home from work. While veracity and quality inform good filmmaking, can just one suffice? Does a true story require suspension of disbelief as do other films? Join us in probing for answers in the annals of alien abduction.thefilmwiththreebrains által

Where wolves roam far north of London, two yout(h)s meet their fate: one undead, the other succumbing to a lycanthropic curse. Can award-winning effects and makeup make up for a monster movie with scarcely a scary monster? Can John Landis land this? Bark at the moon with us.thefilmwiththreebrains által