<![CDATA[Brandon At Random Reviews]]> http://www.brandonatrandomreviews.com Weekly movie podcast where I pick [generally] one film from any era or genre and discuss the works of the cast and crew, go through the plot, trivia, information/stats, and finally ratings.

]]> RSS.com v2.10.0 Tue, 17 Oct 2023 09:01:14 GMT en https://media.rss.com/brandonatrandom/20230507_010535_010609226de59ebc8ae1e5536731d494.jpg Brandon At Random Reviews http://www.brandonatrandomreviews.com no Brandon Griffes 2022 Brandon Griffes Brandon Griffes true episodic <![CDATA["M3GAN" (2022)]]> Theme music performed by Brandon Griffes in association with Brandon At Random Reviews Entertainment]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/1105919 f66a1ae4-1b8d-4a4c-a2aa-c503cde7136b 1256 full 220 220 2 2 true Tue, 17 Oct 2023 09:01:14 GMT <![CDATA["Smile" (2022)]]> Theme music performed by Brandon Griffes in association with Brandon At Random Reviews Entertainment]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/1105911 28a3e021-93bb-4676-a2f0-e74e1b3c6ed2 1627 full 219 219 2 2 true Tue, 10 Oct 2023 09:00:33 GMT <![CDATA["The Silence of the Lambs" (1991)]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/1057247 bf1e0748-b632-40c6-9205-6530b3513314 1811 full 218 218 2 2 true Tue, 03 Oct 2023 09:00:19 GMT <![CDATA["Twister" (2006)]]> At the height of 90s natural disaster thrillers, this one stands tall. So many great visuals including CGI here, and I feel like it's held up pretty well for the most part.

Theme music performed by Brandon Griffes in association with Brandon At Random Reviews Entertainment

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/1043296 054e0889-0e28-4a23-b084-17635dd2b6a0 1854 full 217 217 2 2 true Tue, 26 Sep 2023 09:00:44 GMT <![CDATA["Mean Girls" (2004)]]> Me oh my, the time has finally come. Every quotable line in one place. Starring Linsdsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Lacey Chabert, and many more!

Theme music performed by Brandon Griffes in association with Brandon At Random Reviews Entertainment

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/1043291 96ddf366-6659-4610-84c8-110a3d9394a9 1803 full 216 216 2 2 true Thu, 21 Sep 2023 21:00:14 GMT <![CDATA["Men in Black" (1997)]]> With this particular ep, I will make a huge diversion by covering a money I enjoy and I double down by making it a movie I enjoy from my childhood. We get a lot of great moments in this one that are built on the foundation of great writing. Tommy Lee Jones. Will Smith. Other people you've seen in stuff. 1997. The same year The Lion King debuted on Broadway.

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/1023514 76948d8f-b4fd-4d4e-a03c-3649209208e9 2042 full 215 215 2 2 true Thu, 14 Sep 2023 21:00:22 GMT <![CDATA["It's Kind of a Funny Story" (2010)]]> On this special "let's talk about mental health a lot" episode, I discuss the film "It's Kind of Funny Story starring Keir Gilchrist, Zach Galifianakis, and Emma Roberts among others. This one carries a lot of weight for me personally and I hope you enjoy it.

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/1011625 f0e4db0e-57b6-4719-8278-9f836443c730 2395 full 214 214 2 2 true Thu, 07 Sep 2023 21:00:11 GMT <![CDATA["Ex Machina" (2014)]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/995143 1ac138e1-7cd9-4a11-ab68-ad9440691e9d 1737 full 213 213 2 2 false Thu, 31 Aug 2023 21:00:12 GMT <![CDATA[TRADING RATINGS: Kevin Smith - Part 6/6 - "Tusk" (2014)]]> On this Trading Ratings episode, my brother-in-law and I kick off our series discussing 6 movies directed by Kevin Smith. We'll use a slight departure from our normal TR format which I will explained in part 1. The 6th and final part covers Tusk from 2014, Sorry if the parts in this series end rather abruptly, the original plan was to do all movies in one episode as we normally do but it ran too long.

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/908507 117bc894-b310-431c-bb8c-2cae3f4cc7e5 1686 full 212 212 2 2 true Thu, 24 Aug 2023 21:00:10 GMT <![CDATA["True Lies" (1994)]]> I explore James Cameron's world of Austrian super secret agents in the 90s. Complete with a healthy dose of Tom Arnold no one is ever asking for.

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/963664 f0a7d7c0-04b1-43ba-b339-5200eceea2a4 4069 full 211 211 2 2 true Thu, 17 Aug 2023 21:00:14 GMT <![CDATA[TRADING RATINGS: Kevin Smith - Part 5/6 - "Jersey Girl" (2004)]]> On this Trading Ratings episode, my brother-in-law and I kick off our series discussing 6 movies directed by Kevin Smith. We'll use a slight departure from our normal TR format which I will explained in part 1. The 5th part covers Jersey Girl from 2004, Sorry if the parts in this series end rather abruptly, the original plan was to do all movies in one episode as we normally do but it ran too long.

Theme music performed by Brandon Griffes in association with Brandon At Random Reviews Entertainment

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/908504 0f903e6d-3b64-4831-8254-b78ede053604 1683 full 210 210 2 2 true Thu, 10 Aug 2023 21:00:10 GMT <![CDATA["Up In The Air" (2009)]]> For this episode, I rewatched the George Clooney-led "Up In The Air" about a man who fires people for a living and spends about 85% of his time on the road. Also features the lovely actresses Vera Farmiga & Anna Kendrick. Directed by Jason Reitman.

Theme music performed by Brandon Griffes in association with Brandon At Random Reviews Entertainment

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/979246 d5c0db9e-00b7-4339-baaf-0b9d9bb0bd31 2298 full 209 209 2 2 true Thu, 03 Aug 2023 21:00:12 GMT <![CDATA[TRADING RATINGS: Kevin Smith - Part 4/6 - "Dogma" (1999)]]> On this Trading Ratings episode, my brother-in-law and I kick off our series discussing 6 movies directed by Kevin Smith. We'll use a slight departure from our normal TR format which I will explained in part 1. The 4th part covers Dogma from 1999, Sorry if the parts in this series end rather abruptly, the original plan was to do all movies in one episode as we normally do but it ran too long.

Theme music performed by Brandon Griffes in association with Brandon At Random Reviews Entertainment

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/908497 dea3f3ce-3e7c-4da5-ae96-c0f21d7a85bb 1463 full 208 208 2 2 true Thu, 27 Jul 2023 21:00:21 GMT <![CDATA["The Rock" (1996)]]> Diving into another 90s action movie, I hadn't seen this one in so long. I had forgotten how much of a part balls play into the story. Directed by the one and only Michael Bay, starring Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage, & Ed Harris.

Theme music performed by Brandon Griffes in association with Brandon At Random Reviews Entertainment

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/979205 015bb180-bb53-405e-be89-162e77a16f31 2486 full 207 207 2 2 true Thu, 20 Jul 2023 21:00:10 GMT <![CDATA[TRADING RATINGS: Kevin Smith - Part 3/6 - "Chasing Amy" (1997)]]> On this Trading Ratings episode, my brother-in-law and I kick off our series discussing 6 movies directed by Kevin Smith. We'll use a slight departure from our normal TR format which I will explained in part 1. The 3rd part covers Chasing Amy from 1997, Sorry if the parts in this series end rather abruptly, the original plan was to do all movies in one episode as we normally do but it ran too long.

Theme music performed by Brandon Griffes in association with Brandon At Random Reviews Entertainment

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/908484 e229cbdf-b8db-4941-9dc4-f87345af9725 1535 full 206 206 2 2 true Thu, 13 Jul 2023 21:00:21 GMT <![CDATA["Spider-Man: No Way Home" (2021)]]> This is the second half of that lovely exceedingly long Marvel episode I initially recorded. This time it's "Spider-Man: No Way Home" from 2021 and they really pulled out all the stops with this one.

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/898416 84e83a8d-5680-4df4-a574-c2d1a44cf421 3279 full 205 205 2 2 true Thu, 06 Jul 2023 21:00:09 GMT <![CDATA[TRADING RATINGS: Kevin Smith - Part 2/6 - "Mallrats" (1995)]]> On this Trading Ratings episode, my brother-in-law and I kick off our series discussing 6 movies directed by Kevin Smith. We'll use a slight departure from our normal TR format which I will explained in part 1. The 2nd part covers Mallrats from 1994, Sorry if the parts in this series end rather abruptly, the original plan was to do all movies in one episode as we normally do but it ran too long.

Theme music performed by Brandon Griffes in association with Brandon At Random Reviews Entertainment

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/908479 8865875a-f034-4b32-8a24-ad3134250f71 1502 full 204 204 2 2 true Thu, 29 Jun 2023 21:00:22 GMT <![CDATA["Good Will Hunting" (1997)]]> In this episode that I desperately edited down to fall into my target range of 30-45 minutes, I discuss the breakout film of Ben Affleck & Matt Damon: "Good Will Hunting", the duo wrote and starred in the film which premiered in 1997. This one is an all-time great.

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/963676 c25fabdd-36c9-4b61-b5db-02a19214f06a 2591 full 203 203 2 2 true Thu, 22 Jun 2023 21:00:16 GMT <![CDATA[TRADING RATINGS: Kevin Smith - Part 1/6 - Intro/"Clerks" (1994)]]> On this Trading Ratings episode, my brother-in-law and I kick off our series discussing 6 movies directed by Kevin Smith. We'll go through a slight departure from our normal TR format which I will explain at the beginning of this episode. The first part/episode covers Clerks from 1994, Sorry if the parts in this series end rather abruptly, the original plan was to do all movies in one episode as we normally do but it ran too long.

Theme music performed by Brandon Griffes in association with Brandon At Random Reviews Entertainment

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/908466 0b55a1c9-3c8b-4215-a0f1-a0de6227f89a 1971 full 202 202 2 2 true Thu, 15 Jun 2023 21:00:12 GMT <![CDATA["Captain America: Civil War" (2016)]]> I try out my first true video episode by discussing the great MCU movie "Captain America: Civil War" from 2016. This one has a lot to offer, but be gentle, it's my first time with a full-scale video project. Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/898408 d9673ae9-01e5-4e83-9978-9a9859f44a97 4543 full 201 201 2 2 true Thu, 08 Jun 2023 21:00:15 GMT <![CDATA[[TRADING RATINGS] ***Soundtracks*** ]]> Dan Hess and I sit down and talk about some of our favorite movies with excellent music soundtracks.

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/819287 9e371189-bcae-453a-a112-e1aebd2afce7 8652 full 61 61 1 1 true Thu, 01 Jun 2023 21:00:17 GMT <![CDATA[[FAVORITES] "The Departed" (2006) & Heat (1995)]]> I get into a walkthrough of some epic crime thrillers starting with "The Departed" from 2006 & "Heat" from 1995.

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/648885 75bf7116-1686-4474-a99a-8d0e14398338 4770 full 60 60 1 1 true Thu, 25 May 2023 21:00:13 GMT <![CDATA[[FAVS] "The Breakfast Club" (1985) & "Dazed and Confused" (1993)]]> On this episode, I get into the world of teen movies as both a warm-up topic and as my movies of choice. John Hughes and Richard Linklater both make very good, but very different movies!

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/779596 c7fc6447-7127-462f-a1d0-07fc507ede07 5092 full 59 59 1 1 true Thu, 18 May 2023 21:00:15 GMT <![CDATA[[FAVS] "Fargo" (1996) & "No Country for Old Men" (2007)]]> I discuss my feelings on ratings systems and award wins and nominations, then I get into "Fargo" from 1996 & "No Country for Old Men" from 2007.

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/658163 1a72c0a2-0584-4a67-a0a2-bbb3a3d21c4a 4404 full 58 58 1 1 true Thu, 11 May 2023 21:00:26 GMT <![CDATA[[FAVORITES] "My Cousin Vinny" (1992) & "Stand By Me" (1986)]]> I start off by going through a small selection of the films on my "Never Again" list on VUDU, which are those movies that I own but never need to see again for one reason or another. Then I get into the 1992 courtroom comedy "My Cousin Vinny" starring Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei, followed by 1986's "Stand By Me" based on the Stephen King novella "The Body".

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/764194 0f2584f8-34a8-429f-a13c-18fd94777384 5390 full 57 57 1 1 true Thu, 04 May 2023 21:00:13 GMT <![CDATA[[DC COMICS] "Justice League" (2017) & "Zack Snyder's Justice League" (2021)]]> On this episode, I cover the culmination of a lot of unfortunate occurences and decisions with "Justice League" from 2017 and then I geek out over the 4-hour "Zack Snyder's Justice League" from 2021.

Theme music is performed by Augusto Diniz and acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/762078 3f0c0dd2-da3f-4959-8b32-28d05b97abc0 5533 full 56 56 1 1 true Thu, 27 Apr 2023 21:00:15 GMT <![CDATA[[FAVORITES] "The Bourne Identity" (2002) & "John Wick" (2014)]]> On this episode I discuss some shooter-type video games, then I roll into the one man army style movies "The Bourne Identity" from 2002 & "John Wick" from 2014.

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/747303 92342457-0f17-40a3-9754-908be89837bd 4628 full 55 55 1 1 true Thu, 20 Apr 2023 21:00:14 GMT <![CDATA[[DC COMICS] “Suicide Squad” (2016)]]> The topic of DC got me thinking about Batman's rogues gallery and my opinion of how they've been portrayed on the big screen. Then I talk about David Ayer's 2016 anti-hero/villain team up movie "Suicide Squad" featuring Will Smith and Margot Robbie.

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/747720 9976c7a6-cb5a-4abc-8688-a74290537ddb 4550 full 54 54 1 1 true Thu, 13 Apr 2023 21:00:11 GMT <![CDATA[[FAVORITES] The Fugitive (1993) & The Hunt for Red October (1990)]]> This week I do some discussion of TV shows that were made into movies long after the original series starring different actors. Then I talk about the tense cat-and-mouse thriller "The Fugitive" from 1993 starring Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones based on the classic TV show. Then I dive into the tense submarine-centric Sean Connery and Alec Baldwin-led "The Hunt for Red October" from 1990, based on the book of the same name by Tom Clancy.

Theme music is performed by Augusto Diniz and was acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/739080 8fdf548c-0068-4f1c-90ea-c75da7c926df 5132 full 53 53 1 1 true Thu, 06 Apr 2023 21:00:12 GMT <![CDATA[[DC COMICS] "Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice" (2016)]]> I talk a little bit about the late great Kevin Conroy's impact on Batman and how sorely he will be missed. Then I jump on into the movie that no one seems to agree on titled "Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice" starring Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill among many others. I'll share my thoughts on what we got theatrically, a little about the extended cut, and what I feel could have been changed to improve the movie.

Theme music performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/739084 c2863f6d-57ca-421e-8fb8-b599fad44682 4960 full 52 52 1 1 true Thu, 30 Mar 2023 21:00:14 GMT <![CDATA[[FAVORITES] "Toy Story" (1995) & "Back to the Future" (1985)]]> I get into a couple of movies that I would consider instant classics, starting with "Toy Story" from 1995 & "Back to the Future" from 1985.

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/701595 e666894e-4365-4d94-a242-4da56fa7e182 4278 full 51 51 1 1 true Thu, 23 Mar 2023 21:00:13 GMT <![CDATA[[DC COMICS] "Superman Returns" (2006) & "Man of Steel" (2013)]]> It's time to talk (more) Superman! In another installment of my series on DC Comics movies, I talk "Superman Returns" from 2006 starring Brandon Routh & then I talk "Man of Steel" from 2013 starring Henry Cavill which kicked off the now defunct DC Extended Universe!

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/758537 44996ece-92d1-448e-a02c-8010e93139fd 6699 full 50 50 1 1 true Thu, 16 Mar 2023 21:00:14 GMT <![CDATA[[REVISITS]*"Basic Instinct" (1992) & "Gone Girl" (2014)]]> I re-watch some sex-centric thrillers that I hadn't seen in quite some time starting with "Basic Instinct" from 1992 and "Gone Girl" from 2014.

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/673557 3e34cc4f-4d06-4f82-bf25-d3a85e62809f 4616 full 49 49 1 1 true Thu, 09 Mar 2023 22:00:11 GMT <![CDATA[[DC] "Batman Forever" (1995)]]> I discuss a little bit about what you need to start your own podcast and then I explore more of the Batman "Schumacherverse" with Batman Forever from 1995.

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/782561 c634ac37-824d-484a-8796-ab8635a2ba39 4183 full 48 48 1 1 true Thu, 02 Mar 2023 22:00:12 GMT <![CDATA[[FAVORITES]*"Casino Royale" (2006) & Fight Club (1999)]]> I discuss some instant classic guy movies starting with "Casino Royale" from 2006 and then I get into "Fight Club" from 1999.

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/683149 01ad86da-c5ff-493d-9031-6b195ce3e432 4076 full 47 47 1 1 true Thu, 23 Feb 2023 22:00:16 GMT <![CDATA[[MARVEL]*"Iron Man" (2008) & "Spider-Man" (2002)]]> On this episode we have a Marvel double-header, starting with Marvel Studios' "Iron Man" from 2008 & Sony's "Spider-Man" from 2002.

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/685191 fc3b7a26-21b7-4e5b-965d-e311ba55f3fb 4316 full 47 47 1 1 true Thu, 29 Dec 2022 19:13:23 GMT <![CDATA[[DC] “Batman” (1989)]]> I discuss my first experience with Batman as well as my favorite major Batman comic book arcs, then I dive into Tim Burton’s masterpiece “Batman” from 1989, based on characters and stories originally developed by Bob Kane & Bill Finger.

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr,com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/752374 1a6ceab9-53c9-4144-a10f-0fc17bd105b8 4978 full 46 46 1 1 true Thu, 16 Feb 2023 22:08:14 GMT <![CDATA[[SET AT XMAS] "Love Actually" (2003) & "The Holiday" (2006)]]> I have my sister Michelle and my brother-in-law Dan on to discuss a couple of set at Christmas romantic-ish comedies-ish starting with "Love Actually" from 2003 & "The Holiday" from 2006.

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/684215 ce13e84a-12bc-4603-87d7-b895fc69870e 4887 full 46 46 1 1 true Thu, 15 Dec 2022 21:40:11 GMT <![CDATA[[TRADING RATINGS] Tom Hardy]]> Dan Hess and I have our second "Trading Ratings" episode where we each go back and forth ranking 6 movies by actor Tom Hardy from worst to best.

Theme music performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/778113 52724e04-ac1b-4f2c-a13d-9bb63f919de1 7123 full 45 45 1 1 true Thu, 09 Feb 2023 22:00:15 GMT <![CDATA[[FAVS]*"Ocean's Eleven" (2001) & "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" (1990)]]> A truly random grouping of movies for your listening pleasure starting with "Ocean's Eleven" from 2001 & Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from 1990.

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/666350 c9afb9a6-f6f5-490a-935c-11cc2684d507 4412 full 43 43 1 1 true Thu, 02 Feb 2023 22:00:16 GMT <![CDATA[[FAVS]*"Raiders of the Lost Ark" (1981) & "Jurassic Park" (1993)]]> On this episode we have a stellar Spielberg showcase on our hands as I discuss "[Indiana Jones and the] Raiders of the Lost Ark" from 1981 & "Jurassic Park" from 1993

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/666348 78b47930-6290-44a7-bcf2-0603c4617fad 4230 full 41 41 1 1 true Thu, 05 Jan 2023 22:00:20 GMT <![CDATA[[FAVORITES]*"Dirty Dancing" (1987) & "Footloose" (1984)]]> I go over my frustrations with year round outdoor cleanup at my house and then I kick off discussion of some dance movies starting with Dirty Dancing from 1987 & Footloose from 1984.

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/676164 411c3282-8a18-4d88-a14a-eb3667cd6a89 4053 full 40 40 1 1 true Thu, 26 Jan 2023 22:00:13 GMT <![CDATA[[CLASSICS]*"Superman" (1978) & The Philadelphia Story (1940)]]> I discuss the on-screen history of the Man of Steel for a few minutes and then promptly get into discussion of the 1978 epic superhero film "Superman", followed by the black and white classic "The Philadelphia Story" from 1940.

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/657301 4e953561-986b-491c-83f8-a128fbc05acc 4152 full 39 39 1 1 true Thu, 19 Jan 2023 22:00:13 GMT <![CDATA[[CHRISTMAS]*"Home Alone" (1990) & "I'll Be Home for Christmas" (1998)]]> I jump right into some family Christmas comedies starting with "Home Alone" from 1990 & "I'll Be Home for Christmas" from 1998.

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/655232 336b0809-ac3b-428f-b113-019187edf81c 4073 full 38 38 1 1 true Thu, 08 Dec 2022 21:19:19 GMT <![CDATA[["TRADING RATINGS" BONUS] The Coen Brothers]]> We're trying something a little different with this episode. My brother-in-law Dan Hess and I will explore an alternate format called "Trading Ratings" where we grade our personal movie selections (this time will be those directed by the Coen Brothers) and we will discuss them going from worst to best, alternating between the two of us and discussing the movies along the way! Check it out! Let us know what you think!

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/758534 1eb00db4-20db-466a-87bf-492583946036 7036 full 37 37 1 1 true Thu, 12 Jan 2023 22:00:13 GMT <![CDATA[[SET AT XMAS][FAVS]*"Die Hard" (1988) & "While You Were Sleeping" (1995)]]> I discuss a little bit of these movies that supposedly not "Christmas movies" to some, despite being set at that time of year. Starting with "Die Hard" from (1988), then "While You Were Sleeping" from 1995.

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/648859 1c262d51-e347-4966-bfd4-a04678ba9456 3237 full 36 36 1 1 true Thu, 22 Dec 2022 16:50:12 GMT <![CDATA[[CLASSICS]*"Casablanca" (1942) & "The Wizard of Oz" (1939)]]> We go way back with this episode and I talk about some all-time classics starting with "Casablanca" from 1942 & The Wizard of Oz from 1939.

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/648856 047f1c81-2c83-4389-9aa9-4ced9511fd16 3061 full 35 35 1 1 true Thu, 24 Nov 2022 21:02:54 GMT <![CDATA[[FAVS] "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" (1964) & "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town" (1970)]]> I discuss some of my Christmas traditions then I talk about a couple hour long claymation specials that I love from over 50 years ago.

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/637206 c876ec1d-3685-4418-8625-2f1b51d9c5e4 3078 full 34 34 1 1 true Thu, 01 Dec 2022 22:00:11 GMT <![CDATA[[FAVS]*"Rogue One" (2016) & "The Empire Strikes Back" (1980)]]> I bring on my friend and resident Star Wars expert Lance Brooks to discuss some of the best movies the Star Wars universe has to offer. "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" from 2016, and "The Empire Strikes Back" from (1980). This is one of the longer episodes the show has had so buckle up.

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/632157 f1abde0a-4836-4000-b31c-1ff957e33acd 5742 full 33 33 1 1 true Thu, 24 Nov 2022 21:02:58 GMT <![CDATA[[BAD] "Samurai Cop" (1991) & "Picasso Trigger" (1988)]]> I waste no time jumping right into these movies that are making me question my format. I'm considering not doing "bad" or "so bad they're good" movies anymore at this point. "Samurai Cop" (1991) & "Picasso Trigger" (1988)

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/632144 f3fdb150-113f-4c17-9d1e-e1bbbe067811 2775 full 32 32 1 1 true Thu, 22 Dec 2022 16:30:23 GMT <![CDATA[[REQUESTS] "Never Back Down" (2008) & Demolition Man (1993)]]> I waste no time getting into the two listener request movies starting with "Never Back Down" from 2008 & "Demolition Man" from 1993.

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/622442 173fac93-6d8a-40bf-83e8-b846b43b0268 2583 full 31 31 1 1 true Thu, 20 Oct 2022 21:00:16 GMT <![CDATA[[FAVS/REQUESTS] "High Fidelity" (2000) & "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back" (2001)]]> My brother-in-law Dan and I discuss the Top 5 shows we each want to check out and then we explore "High Fidelity" from 2000 & "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back" from 2001

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/613859 69572253-ce7b-4851-98e0-007a22ca5eeb 4889 full 30 30 1 1 true Thu, 29 Sep 2022 21:00:18 GMT <![CDATA[[FAVS/REQUESTS] "Fried Green Tomatoes" (1991) & "Steel Magnolias" (1989)]]> My sister Michelle stops by and we discuss the pros and cons of her coming home to visit, then we delve into "Fried Green Tomatoes" from 1991 & "Steel Magnolias" from 1989.

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/613780 4003b3b2-cae1-4ba2-b548-a4b93cb30f6a 6041 full 29 29 1 1 true Thu, 22 Sep 2022 19:45:32 GMT <![CDATA[[REQUESTS] "Layer Cake" (2004) & "The Ledge" (2011)]]> I discuss some guilty pleasure hotties, then I jump right on into "Layer Cake" from 2004 & "The Ledge" from 2011.

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/606046 85962a5f-95b6-4abc-9f3c-4d3bb7741ea8 3019 full 28 28 1 1 true Thu, 13 Oct 2022 21:00:17 GMT <![CDATA[[REQUESTS] "On the Count of Three" (2022) & "Mayhem" (2017)]]> I cover a little bit about my struggles with good music apps, then I dive into listener requested "On the Count of Three" from 2022 & "Mayhem" from 2017.

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/606037 7fad3719-7a53-4f0c-bb12-e8bf37f87702 2845 full 27 27 1 1 true Thu, 06 Oct 2022 15:50:58 GMT <![CDATA[[NEW TO ME] "Uncharted" (2022) and "Licorice Pizza" (2021)]]> I express my lack of enthusiasm for the upcoming Game of Thrones spin-offs that have been getting some minor hype and then I discuss "Uncharted" from 2022 and "Licorice Pizza" from 2021.

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/589729 e62390d0-169d-463c-8eef-f62039a7f9fa 3165 full 26 26 1 1 true Thu, 08 Dec 2022 21:19:23 GMT <![CDATA[[CLASSICS] "Grease" {1978) & "North By Northwest" (1959)]]> I discuss these fascinating things called influencers, they I dive into one of the few musicals I've ever loved "Grease" from 1978 and the Alfred Hitchcock suspenseful spy thriller "North By Northwest" from 1959.

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/591643 9040035c-bca1-4b90-951a-ac6083b2a523 3388 full 25 25 1 1 true Thu, 17 Nov 2022 22:00:18 GMT <![CDATA[[BAD] "Batman & Robin" (1997) and "Ed" (1996)]]> There is a small amount of discussion of what is justifiable to leverage how good a something is or what the standard is for allowing someone to provide critiques. Then I dive into one of my favorite bad movies "Batman & Robin", followed by one called "Ed" from 1996 about a chimp that plays baseball which was, in retrospect, "too easy" of a choice. Even for this show.

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/588026 0baf7af6-f7fd-466e-b156-ef3a279fab3d 4417 full 24 24 1 1 true Thu, 10 Nov 2022 20:27:24 GMT <![CDATA[[FAVS] “Uncle Buck” (1989) & “Mr. Holland's Opus” (1995)]]> Right off the bat I talk about the DCEU crisis that I'm now realizing will (hopefully) be months old by the time I discuss it. Then I get into a classic family comedy named "Uncle Buck" from 1989 & a gripping symphony known as "Mr. Holland's Opus" from 1995.

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/584613 dcc29c8b-4b59-4fbc-9863-613749625d6e 4044 full 23 23 1 1 true Thu, 03 Nov 2022 21:00:17 GMT <![CDATA[[NEW TO ME] “Life after Beth” (2014) & “Last Night In Soho” (2021)]]> I discuss the alluring mystery man no celebrity woman can resist named Pete Davidson, then I jump into the unknown yet again with "Life After Beth" from 2014 & "Last Night In Soho" from 2021.

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/583260 b6f558d8-59dd-44b3-ad6c-c778e4b90ae9 3806 full 22 22 1 1 true Thu, 27 Oct 2022 21:00:18 GMT <![CDATA[[CLASSICS] “Christine” (1983) & “Night of the Living Dead” (1968)]]> I discuss my annoyance with watching video of amateurs singing, then I continue on the spooky month of October with "Christine" from 1983 and "Night of the Living Dead" from 1968, the latter of which is a public domain movie so I experiment with inserting clips from the movie.

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/581901 d17d641d-87c1-496d-9875-341f870b00dc 4101 full 21 21 1 1 true Thu, 20 Oct 2022 21:00:16 GMT <![CDATA[[BAD] “The Fanatic” (2019) & “Soul Survivors” (2001)]]> I discuss my bad movie selection rationale and then I dive into "The Fanatic" from 2019 and "Soul Survivors" from 2001, two movies so terrible, I don't think it's fair to even suggest that they are horror or thrillers despite how they're advertised.

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/576298 08016b74-7afd-4046-b923-0282e348a85c 3357 full 20 20 1 1 true Thu, 13 Oct 2022 21:00:16 GMT <![CDATA[[FAVS]”Halloween” (1978) & “Friday the 13th” (1980)]]> Halloween Month! I go over an abbreviated version of the theory of a “Final Girl” and then dive into some classics: 1978’s “Halloween” and 1980’s “Friday the 13th”

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/575918 f844aca3-9d90-4ffc-97c0-f7e5988f725f 3465 full 19 19 1 1 true Thu, 06 Oct 2022 15:51:05 GMT <![CDATA[[NEW TO ME] “The Gray Man” (2022) & “I Don't Feel At Home In This World Anymore” (2017)]]> I briefly discuss my rationale surrounding spoilers, then I dive into the two new-to-me Netflix-produced films "The Gray Man" from 2022 & "I Don't Feel At Home In This World Anymore" from 2017.

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/569599 97ba85b5-c9eb-4e15-8f7f-f498a61b4206 3315 full 18 18 1 1 true Thu, 29 Sep 2022 21:00:18 GMT <![CDATA[[BAD] "Desperate Measures" (1998) & "Shadow Conspiracy" (1997)]]> I briefly discuss the embarrassing idea of being treated like you're dumb when you aren't being done. Then I discuss the movie "Desperate Measures" starring Michael Keaton & the Charlie Sheen picture "Shadow Conspiracy"

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/568755 bb95b164-576e-4cd8-853c-6c7d79a64058 3359 full 17 17 1 1 true Thu, 22 Sep 2022 19:45:38 GMT <![CDATA[[FAVS] "The Terminator" (1984) & "The Italian Job" (2003)]]> I discuss the woes of healthy snack foods, and then I explore James Cameron's 1984 smash "The Terminator" as well as F. Gary Gray's anti-remake from 2003 called "The Italian Job"

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/562399 9f71f6b3-f26a-40ff-8465-8b9f13879555 3687 full 16 16 1 1 true Thu, 15 Sep 2022 21:00:16 GMT <![CDATA[[NEW TO ME] "Fresh" (2022) & "Plus One" (2019)]]> I cover my not-so-positive outlook on the MCU based the track record of the last several Marvel movies. I dive into a couple of lesser know movies that were backed by bigger name producers: "Fresh" from 2022 and "Plus One" from 2019

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/561361 078463da-b5eb-46d3-99f9-48ace270f600 3824 full 15 15 1 1 true Thu, 08 Sep 2022 21:00:19 GMT <![CDATA[[BAD] - "Getting Even With Dad" (1994) & "Serving Sara" (2002)]]> I dive into the world of bad unseen movies I was positive I wouldn't like and try a bit more of detailed plot walkthrough after watching "Getting Even With Dad" from 1994 & "Serving Sara" from 2002

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/555137 f845b52e-9c0c-4640-b65d-d41829aaa62f 3308 full 14 14 1 1 true Thu, 01 Sep 2022 21:00:21 GMT <![CDATA[[FAVS] "About Time" (2013), "V for Vendetta" (2006), & "Airplane!" (1980)]]> I discuss certain service industry standards I would like to see observed and I dive into the rom-com "About Time", the political thriller "V for Vendetta", and the parody film "Airplane!" Sorry, I do screw up saying words a few times more than usual this go 'round.

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/554256 5a814738-22e9-4315-bce8-db9ef7c681c1 3039 full 13 13 1 1 true Thu, 25 Aug 2022 21:00:19 GMT <![CDATA[[FAVS] "Sin City" (2005), "The Sandlot" (1993), & "A Scanner Darkly" (2006)]]> This week, I talk about my personal eye care. Then I get into the movies "Sin City", "The Sandlot", and "A Scanner Darkly"

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/547737 de5cc2fe-8091-4531-b2aa-7e8309f55a8d 3540 full 12 12 1 1 true Thu, 18 Aug 2022 21:00:19 GMT <![CDATA[[FAVS] "Young Frankenstein" (1974) & "It's a Wonderful Life" (1946)]]> I discuss the wardrobe woes of weight loss, the Mel Brooks horror comedy "Young Frankenstein" and a Frank Capra classic that is my all-time personal favorite "It's a Wonderful Life"

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/543716 407bebc1-4294-4d9a-b3d9-b4eef129a278 3094 full 11 11 1 1 true Thu, 11 Aug 2022 21:00:29 GMT <![CDATA[[FAVS] "Pulp Fiction" (1994) & "X-Men" (2000)]]> This week on the show I discuss trying new stuff, my walking observations, the 1994 "indie" film "Pulp Fiction" and the 2000 superhero smash hit "X-Men"

My apologies, it is Patricia Arquette in True Romance, not Rosanna Arquette.

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/541926 66680952-d6e9-4113-8b1f-cdd15f77ef75 3836 full 10 10 1 1 true Thu, 04 Aug 2022 21:00:19 GMT <![CDATA[[FAVS] "Forrest Gump" (1994) & "Catch Me If You Can" (2002)]]> This week on the show, I discuss my inferior interior decorating skills, trying my hand a bicycle maintenance, and I dive into the two Tom Hanks films "Forrest Gump" and "Catch Me If You Can"

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/541026 52b10e21-eb4e-41f3-9f87-e57149cd9fec 3275 full 9 9 1 1 true Thu, 28 Jul 2022 21:00:19 GMT <![CDATA[[FAVS] "Rocky" (1976) & "Robocop" (1987)]]> On this episode, I discuss my present eating habits, then I do a bit of an alpha-male movie extravaganza covering 1976's "Rocky" and 1987's "Robocop". Yes I realize Robocop is satire.

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/539634 205ff7b2-1d88-4f29-a167-6b1d96745360 2773 full 8 8 1 1 true Thu, 21 Jul 2022 21:00:18 GMT <![CDATA[[BONUS] 007 - All Things James Bond]]> I dig into the world of Bond aka 007, discussing the movies, lead actors, girls, villains, gadgets, you name it! Sorry I forgot to mention Eva Green in my Bond Girls segment, she might be my favorite! Just goes to show how much I separate the Daniel Craig ones from the other movies in my head.

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/538852 794713f2-e882-4189-a341-29d1d092a3aa 3171 full 7 7 1 1 true Tue, 19 Jul 2022 21:43:35 GMT <![CDATA[[MIXED BAG] "Top Gun: Maverick" (2022), "Happy Gilmore" (1996), & BONUS: "Gold" (2022)]]> This week I talk about the increasingly unpleasant experience of going to the movie theater, as well as Tom Cruise's 2022 smash hit sequel "Top Gun: Maverick" and the 1996 Hockey/Golf Comedy "Happy Gilmore". Plus, I talk about the listener requested movie "Gold" featuring Zac Efron!

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/531055 1deafbb0-42b8-4de5-baab-aa13a9b4aa06 3840 full 6 6 1 1 true Thu, 14 Jul 2022 21:00:19 GMT <![CDATA[[FAVS] "Predator" (1987) & "Unbreakable" (2000)]]> This week, I discuss prequels (including Obi-Wan Kenobi), that Barbie movie I've heard some about, my social life back and forths, the 1987 John McTiernan film "Predator", and the 2000 M. Night Shyamalan movie "Unbreakable". A little more meticulously crafted episode, editing-wise.

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/530433 76e024c4-bf19-4880-a8c3-44156d461cdd 3237 full 5 5 1 1 true Thu, 07 Jul 2022 20:11:33 GMT <![CDATA[[FAVS] "Ferris Bueller’s Day Off" (1986) & "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World" (2010)]]> I discuss the pros and cons of buying used, John Hughes' "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and Edgar Wright's "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World"

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/526085 4f0b8a4a-5fae-4ae8-ae77-516b9496dbe7 2961 full 4 4 1 1 true Thu, 30 Jun 2022 20:00:18 GMT <![CDATA[[FAVS] The Dark Knight Trilogy (2005-2012)]]> Today I discuss online dating, Taylor Swift, and the great Dark Knight Trilogy that I hold near and dear. To be clear, that means the films Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and The Dark Knight Rises

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/523923 c84af1fb-5dd7-4b96-a210-3154665b9ad2 4128 full 3 3 1 1 true Thu, 23 Jun 2022 20:00:18 GMT <![CDATA[[FAVS] "Mission: Impossible" (1996) & "Mission: Impossible 2" (2000)]]> I discuss some choice phrasing and then I dive in to Brian De Palma's "Mission: Impossible" from 1996 and its sequel John Woo's "Mission: Impossible 2" from 2000.

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/520322 70d1d4c8-8125-451f-b03c-533e8688f5f3 3645 full 2 2 1 1 true Thu, 16 Jun 2022 20:00:18 GMT <![CDATA[[PILOT] What Are We Doing Here?]]> Recommending movies to friends and family, Top Gun: Maverick, Avatar Sequel, Ripping Movies, Legal Digital Movies/TV, An All-Time Favorite, Budgeting, buying "The Batman", A "Never Again" selection, summer activities

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/514049 6de67de8-cdc5-4b76-a1fd-ebc710bbb411 3303 full 1 1 1 1 true Wed, 08 Jun 2022 20:21:04 GMT <![CDATA[[BONUS]*"Batman Returns" (1992)]]> I kick off the holiday bonus season with one of those "that's not really a Christmas movie, it just happens at Christmastime!" movies called "Batman Returns" from 1992. Directed by Tim Burton, starring Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, and Michelle Pfeiffer.

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/597407 672f8772-e5d1-4128-b5b0-4ca41fe4ecde 4419 bonus 1 1 true Tue, 29 Nov 2022 22:00:19 GMT <![CDATA[Brandon At Random Reviews Trailer]]> Hello Everyone,

My name is Brandon Griffes. I have a weekly podcast I'd like you to check out called "Brandon At Random Reviews" for movie lovers of all kinds.

I review movies and share my overall thoughts and discuss a variety of different topics.

I'll be covering movies from all different eras, genres, and levels of quality.

Join me for some interesting takes about what goes on in Hollywood films regarding what I love, what I hate, and what flat out annoys me. I'll also frequently share some interesting tidbits and factoids about the film's backstory.

Feel free to give it a listen, I'm on all the major podcast platforms so be sure to subscribe to keep up with my latest episodes that drop every Thursday.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/590299 fafa1043-e01a-4a39-9857-f6892e21b586 43 trailer 1 1 false Sun, 21 Aug 2022 18:47:14 GMT <![CDATA[[BONUS] "Thor: Love and Thunder" (2022)(No Spoilers)]]> On this extra-special episode, I went to see the new Thor movie! I'll try to provide the movie experience as much as I can in podcast form so you can get the feel.

Theme song performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/brandonatrandom/546786 6fd15d42-d844-4256-a246-7c10f44e42e3 3033 bonus 1 1 true Fri, 08 Jul 2022 23:47:26 GMT