Bring Her Back (2025) Spoiler-Free Movie Review | Should She Really Come Back? Haven’t seen the movie? Listen to this episode, spoiler-free. Already seen the movie? Check back next week for our extended episode (with spoilers)   In this episode, we discuss the 2025 movie Bring Her Back and let you know what we thought. Should you watch it? Bring Her Back Movie Details Release Date: 05.30.25 Genre: Horror Length: 1:39 Rated: R Where to watch: Streaming with subscription on: HBO Max, Hulu, Sling TV, Roku, Amazon Prime, YouTube TV, YouTube Primetime Directors: Danny Philippou & Michael Philippou Writers: Danny Philippou & Bill Hinzman Cast: Sally Hawkins, Billy Barratt, Sora Wong, Jonah Wren Phillips Link to trailer    Please rate and review Microsodes wherever you listen to podcasts and subscribe for future episodes!  Learn more about us: https://www.microsodespodcast.com Follow us on Instagram: @microsodespodcast Listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MicrosodesPodcast Send us feedback: microsodespodcast@gmail.com     Bring Her Back (2025) Movie Review - Spoiler-Free by Microsodes

Vicious (2025) Movie Review - Extended (with Spoilers!) Thanks for tuning in to our very first extended episode…WITH spoilers!  WARNING: There are many movie spoilers throughout this episode, so if you want the spoiler-free version, turn this off immediately, and listen to the other Vicious episode labeled "Spoiler-free." In this episode we dive into supernatural horror with the newest Paramount+ Original movie, Vicious, starring Dakota Fanning and Kathryn Hunter. Join us as we share our honest opinions of what we REALLY thought of the movie and our attempts to explain the ending of Vicious - plus, you’ll want to hear the alternate ending Bobby came up with!  Vicious Movie Details  Release Date: October 10, 2025Genre: Supernatural HorrorLength: 1:38Streaming on: Paramount + Rated: R (strong bloody violence, some grisly images, and language) Writer/Director/Producer: Bryan BertinoStarring: Dakota Fanning and Kathryn Hunter Trailer: Link to Vicious Trailer Note: At the time of recording, it was within a week of the Vicious movie release, so the prices mentioned in the movie details for where to stream may have changed.  Please rate and review Microsodes wherever you listen to podcasts and subscribe for future episodes!  Learn more about us: https://www.microsodespodcast.com Follow us on Instagram: @microsodespodcast Listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MicrosodesPodcast Send us feedback: microsodespodcast@gmail.com   Ashley could give you all the reasons as to why this is SO late, but instead of her lame excuses (like being out of town, ruining the post-edited file with sound issues, and getting sucked into the details for a week or two) we will just say, thank you for your patience, we are so glad you’re here, and we aren’t going anywhere! So stay tuned for more extended episodes like this moving forward! (Plus the spoiler-free originals of course)    Vicious (2025) Paramount+ Movie Review - Extended Edition by Microsodes

Vicious (2025) Spoiler-Free Movie Review Thanks for tuning in to our classic spoiler-free edition of our movie review for Vicious (2025).  *If you have seen the movie Vicious and are interested in our brand-new extended version WITH spoilers, check out the episode labeled “Extended” in the list of episodes.  In this spoiler-free episode, we dive into supernatural horror with the newest Paramount+ Original movie, Vicious, starring Dakota Fanning and Kathryn Hunter. Join us as we share our honest opinions of the movie and give our recommendations on what we REALLY thought of the movie, discuss what worked (and what didn’t), and help you decide if it’s worth watching.  Vicious Movie Details  Release Date: October 10, 2025 Genre: Supernatural HorrorLength: 1:38Streaming on: Paramount +Rated: R (strong bloody violence, some grisly images, and language)Writer/Director/Producer: Bryan BertinoStarring: Dakota Fanning and Kathryn Hunter Trailer: Link to Vicious Trailer Note: At the time of recording, it was within a week of the Vicious movie release, so the prices mentioned in the movie details for where to stream may have changed.    Please rate and review Microsodes wherever you listen to podcasts and subscribe for future episodes!  Learn more about us: https://www.microsodespodcast.com Follow us on Instagram: @microsodespodcast Listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MicrosodesPodcast Send us feedback: microsodespodcast@gmail.com     Ashley could give you all the reasons as to why this is SO late, but instead of her lame excuses (like being out of town, ruining the post-edited file with sound issues, and getting sucked into the details for a week or two) we will just say, thank you for your patience, we are so glad you’re here, and we aren’t going anywhere! So stay tuned for more extended episodes like this moving forward! (Plus the spoiler-free originals of course)    Vicious (2025) Paramount+ Movie Review - Spoiler-Free by Microsodes

The final installment of our Spooktacular Halloween series is here and we are so excited to share the rest of our favorite Halloween movies with you! What are your favorite Halloween movies?   Please rate and review Microsodes wherever you listen to podcasts and subscribe for future episodes!  Learn more about us: https://www.microsodespodcast.com Follow us on Instagram: @microsodespodcast Listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MicrosodesPodcast Send us feedback: microsodespodcast@gmail.com 

Aaaand we’re back! This week we’re diving into Weapons, the movie that had everyone talking long before it even hit HBO Max (streaming October 24, 2025).   In this episode, we bring you our exclusive, never-heard-before-on-any-other-podcast* movie facts, Ashley’s (thankfully shorter) Take on the trailer, Bobby’s dramatic reading of the actual synopsis, what we thought of the film, and what other viewers had to say about it. And because we can’t stay on topic to save our lives, you’ll also get prime banter about Gladys look-alikes, the deafening crunch of a chicken BBQ salad, surprise mermaid commentary, our thoughts on Trolls, and the ongoing debate of whether any review is technically a “good” review. *…of all movie-related podcasts specifically named Microsodes.   Trailer Links: Weapons Trailer 1 Weapons Trailer 2 Chapter Markers: 09:57 - Movie Details 18:03 - Movie Facts 29:57 - Our Review 53:20 - Audience Reviews   Connect with us online: Website: microsodespodcast.com Instagram: @microsodespodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MicrosodesPodcast Email: microsodespodcast@gmail.com     Weapons 2025 Movie Review by Microsodes

Introducing our first annual Halloween Spooktacular Special with our first 8 Halloween movie recommendations for the season! It’s spooooooky season again and we are each sharing some of our favorite scary (and funny/campy) movies to watch during the Halloween season! Did any of your Halloween faves make the list? CLICK HERE For the FULL LIST of our Halloween Movie Recommendations and the ENTIRE Conjuring Universe timeline!   Potential Barbarian spoiler: 36:12 - 36:43   Please rate and review Microsodes wherever you listen to podcasts and subscribe for future episodes! Learn more about us: https://www.microsodespodcast.com Follow us on Instagram: @microsodespodcast Listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MicrosodesPodcast Send us feedback: microsodespodcast@gmail.com  

Microsodes 2.0 | Sinners (2025) Spoiler-Free* Movie Review We FINALLY saw Sinners and we can't wait to tell you...we were NOT arrested for our opinion.    Episode Notes: 1. "Two Brothers" inspiration - Rick and Morty: Season 1, Episode 8 2. Michael B Jordan was not an executive producer. 3. There is a difference between Hoodoo, Voodoo, and Vodou. 4. There ARE more than 2 songs in the movie. 5. We were NOT arrested for our opinions.     Leave a comment, write a review, say hello; we would love to hear from you! Website: www.microsodespodcast.com   Email: microsodespodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @microsodespodcast   *There are 2 spoilers in this episode, but we have added "Spoiler Alerts" before each one, so you can skip forward if needed.   See the blog for more: https://www.microsodespodcast.com/episodes/020-sinners-2025     Leave a comment, write a review, say hello; we would love to hear from you! Connect with us online: Website: microsodespodcast.com Instagram: @microsodespodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MicrosodesPodcast Email: microsodespodcast@gmail.com 

Microsodes 2.0 | The Amateur (2025) Spoiler-Free Movie Review Movie Reviews...from two different perspectives.  Join us as we discuss the latest movie we streamed: The Amateur (2025). With a nod to the actual CIA, stealth missions, and the power of vengeance, we’re sharing what we thought about the movie. What to expect: Black Mirror connections, a Finland cameo, Rami Malek’s not-so-secret twin brother, Bobby's ACDC "Back in Black" rendition, similarities to Jack[ed] Ryan, delusions of grandeur, the cacophony of silence, and what Bobby really thinks about using phones in theaters. (Plus, don’t forget to Ask Ashley about her exhaustive list of disclaimers.) Let us know what you thought of the movie!  Email us at microsodespodcast@gmail.com, leave a comment, or write a review! We would love to hear what you think.  See the blog for more info: https://www.microsodespodcast.com/episodes/019-the-amateur-2025

Welcome to Microsodes 2.0 | Until Dawn (2025) Spoiler-Free Movie Review Movie Reviews...but fun.  Microsodes 2.0 continues! We’re still bringing you spoiler-free movie reviews with more laughs, less structure, and way more personality (you’ll be able to tell)! This time, we’re discussing the latest movie we streamed: Until Dawn (2025). With disappearances, a horror-ific haunted house, and many jump scares, we’re here to share with we thought and whether or not it’s worth your time. You’ll also hear Bobby’s lovely singing voice and a few unexpected tangents about crosstops, the Godzilla soundtrack, what video games Game Stop doesn’t carry, and the eternal question: are Ashley’s trailer rewrites longer than the movie? Whether you're a fan of the Until Dawn video game or just here for the laughs, we’re so glad you’ve joined us (no controller required). Note: Don’t forget to email us at microsodespodcast@gmail.com or leave a comment to let us know what you thought. See more on the blog: https://www.microsodespodcast.com/episodes/018-until-dawn-2025

Welcome to Microsodes 2.0 | Unfrosted (2024) Spoiler-Free Movie Review A comedy movie podcast where we discuss the latest movie we streamed, but with more personality, less seriousness, and (as always) zero spoilers.  Microsodes 2.0 is here! This is the first episode featuring our NEW podcast format!  Starting now, we’re giving you… - Movie Facts on EVERY episode! - A more conversational movie review without individual category scores! (No more episodes that feel more like a “book report” than a podcast.) - We’re upping the banter and letting our REAL personalities shine through a bit more.   - (Basically, it’s going to be a little less serious and a LOT more fun - for you AND for us!) And we’re still keeping it spoiler-free (so you don’t have to worry about us ruining anything - whether you want to see the movie or not). In this episode, we discuss the 2024 Netflix comedy movie, Unfrosted, starring the OG Cereal Killer: Pop-Tarts, as well as Jerry Seinfeld, Melissa McCarthy, Amy Schumer, Jim Gaffigan, Hugh Grant, (and SO many more). Unfrosted is a semi-historical/satirical comedy centered around the development of Pop-Tarts (the OG Cereal Killer).  You’ll also uncover a few tangents about astronaut food, yogurt tubes, the Milk and Cereal Boys, Ashley’s job as a shellfish, Bobby’s PSA you don’t want to miss, and why there’s a moth on the cover of Silence of the Lambs.    Note: Don’t forget to email us at microsodespodcast@gmail.com or leave a comment with your guess as to which DVD is currently on our kitchen counter.  P.S. Shout out to the Puffs! (you know who you are)   Chapter Markers: Movie Details: 3:21 Ashley’s Take (on the Trailer): 5:03 Bobby’s Movie Synopsis: 6:54 Movie Facts: 9:05 Movie Review: 21:11 Overall Score: 37:24 Viewer Review: 39:39

Mickey 17 (2025) Spoiler-Free Movie Review: Was it Fine Enough to Blow Our Minds? Join us this week as we discuss the movie, Mickey 17 (along with tangents about Moviefone, megalomania, and manipulation...topics that may be too close to home).  Movie Details: Release Date: March 7, 2025 Length: 2h 17m Rated: PG-13 Genre: Sci-Fi, Adventure, Dark Comedy Director: Bong Joon-ho Writer: Bong Joon-ho (screenplay), based on the novel Mickey7 by Edward Ashton Producer(s): Plan B Entertainment Distributed by: Warner Bros. Pictures Main Cast: Robert Pattinson, Mark Ruffalo, Toni Collette, Steven Yeun, Naomi Ackie Where to Watch: Premium Subscriptions: HBO MAX, Hulu, YouTube Primetime, YouTube TV, The Roku Channel, Amazon Prime Video and Sling TV. Watch for $5.99 on Apple TV, Fandango at Home, and the Google Play Store.  Synopsis: "A disposable employee is sent on a human expedition to colonize the ice world Niflheim. After one iteration dies, a new body is regenerated with most of his memories intact." 📩 Got thoughts? Email us at microsodespodcast@gmail.com Visit the blog for more info: https://www.microsodespodcast.com/episodes/016-mickey-17-2025

Companion (2025) Spoiler-Free Movie Review Welcome back to Microsodes Quickdraw, where we review a movie hit-or-miss style. No scores, no technical explanations, just us, the movie Companion...and a couple tangents about Hellboy: The Crooked Man. Companion Movie Details: Release Date: January 31, 2025 Length: 1h 37m Rated: R Genre: Sci-Fi Thriller / Horror-Comedy Where to Watch: Max, Hulu, Amazon Prime, YouTube TV, and the Roku Channel (free with subscription); Fandango at Home, Google Play, and AppleTV ($5.99) Email us at microsodespodcast@gmail.com to share your own reviews, suggestions or comments!     

Hellboy: The Crooked Man (2024) Spoiler-Free Movie Review: The Devil Really is in the Details A deadly curse is uncovered in the Appalachian wilderness in Hellboy: The Crooked Man (2024), which takes a dark, folk-horror turn for its iconic antihero. In this episode, we talk about body horror, supernatural threats, and whether this lower-budget reboot delivers on its eerie promise...or just gets lost in the woods.  Hellboy: The Crooked Man (2024) Movie Details: Release Date: October 11, 2024 Length: 1h 40m Rated: R Genre: Horror, Fantasy, Supernatural Director(s): Brian Taylor Writer(s): Mike Mignola, Christopher Golden Producer(s): Mike Richardson, Jeffrey Greenstein Distributed by: Millennium Media Main Actors: Jack Kesy (Hellboy), Jefferson White (Tom Ferrell), Adeline Rudolph (Bobbie Jo Song) Where to Watch: Hulu, Disney+, Apple TV, Fandango at Home Synopsis: "In 1950s Appalachia, Hellboy teams up with a young BPRD agent to face down a local coven, led by a sinister figure known as the Crooked Man—an undead preacher tied to Hellboy’s own past." 📩 Email us at microsodespodcast@gmail.com with comments, suggestions, recommendations—or send us your own reviews!  

Fountain of Youth (2025) Spoiler-Free Movie Review: Getting Old is the Ultimate Death A globe-trotting treasure hunt gets more interesting when an ancient myth is the reason for the journey. This Guy Ritchie-style heist, Fountain of Youth (2025) delivers big action. In this episode, we break down this travel-focused movie and all the secrets it has to tell. Fountain of Youth (2024) Movie Details: Release Date: May 23, 2025 Length: 2h 5m Rated: PG-13 Genre: Action, Adventure, Mystery Director: Guy Ritchie Writer: James Vanderbilt Producers: David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Guy Ritchie, Ivan Atkinson, Jake Myers, Tripp Vinson, William Sherak Distributed by: Apple TV+ Main Actors: John Krasinski, Natalie Portman, Eiza González, Domhnall Gleeson, Arian Moayed, Laz Alonso, Carmen Ejogo, Stanley Tucci Where to watch: Apple TV+ Synopsis: "Two estranged siblings partner on a global heist to find the mythological Fountain of Youth. They must use their knowledge of history to follow clues on an adventure that will change their lives and possibly lead to immortality." 📩 Email us at microsodespodcast@gmail.com with your thoughts, suggestions, or your own review! Did Fountain of Youth give you all the adventure and myth you asked for, or leave you wishing the legends stayed buried?  

Quickdraw: Black Mirror (TV Series) | Brilliant, But Not Bingeable In this Quickdraw episode, we discuss the TV series, Black Mirror.  Step into the future of technology, where humans inevitably ruin everything. Join us as we delve into the world filled with the future’s worst case scenarios.  Where to watch: Netflix   📩 Email us at microsodespodcast@gmail.com with comments, suggestions, recommendations—or send us your own reviews!

Longlegs (2024) Spoiler-Free Movie Review: Geppetto: The Zodiac Killer Paranormal clues, serial murder, and a deeply unsettling performance by Nicolas Cage; Longlegs (2024) truly encapsulates horror with a psychological twist. In this episode, we dive into the film’s eerie visuals, methodical pacing, and whether its mystery lives up to the mounting dread. Bobby decodes the director’s vision, while Ashley tries to understand where they are all coming from...literally. Longlegs (2024) Movie Details: Release Date: July 12, 2024 Length: 1h 41m Rated: R Genre: Horror, Thriller Director: Osgood Perkins Writer: Osgood Perkins Producers: Dan Kagan, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Nicolas Cage, Dave Caplan, Chris Ferguson Distributed by: Neon Main Actors: Maika Monroe (Lee Harker), Nicolas Cage (Longlegs), Blair Underwood (Agent Carter), Alicia Witt (Ruth Harker), Michelle Choi-Lee (Agent Browning) Where to watch: Available for streaming on Hulu; also available for rent or purchase on Amazon Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home Synopsis: "FBI Agent Lee Harker is assigned to an unsolved case involving a serial killer known as 'Longlegs.' As she uncovers occult clues and a personal connection to the killer, Harker must race against time to prevent another family tragedy." 📩 Email us at microsodespodcast@gmail.com with your thoughts! What did you think of Longlegs?

The Front Room (2024) Spoiler-Free Movie Review: Your Mother-In-Law Can't Be This Bad... In this Quickdraw episode, we discuss the 2024 movie, The Front Room. A pregnant woman. A nightmare mother-in-law. A24's The Front Room promises psychological terror—does it deliver, or just make us uncomfortable? Tune in to see what we thought… Where to watch: HBO Max 📩 Email us at microsodespodcast@gmail.com with comments, suggestions, recommendations—or send us your own reviews!   Quickdraw: Is it a Hit or a Miss? Welcome to Quickdraw; our spoiler-free mini series where we size up a show (or sometimes a movie) and tell you if it’s worth your time. These episodes are short and casual, without the regular category scoring - just a hit-or-miss take on what we deem worthy of your time. Quickdraw is our way of keeping it quick, honest, and very opinionated.

The Inheritance (2024) Spoiler-Free Movie Review In this episode, we delve into The Inheritance, a supernatural horror-thriller directed by Alejandro Brugués. The film centers on billionaire Charles Abernathy, who, on the eve of his 75th birthday, summons his estranged children to his estate, fearing that someone (or something) intends to kill him before midnight. We discuss the film's eerie atmosphere, family dynamics, and whether it delivers on its chilling premise. The Inheritance (2024) Movie Details: Release Date: July 12, 2024 Length: 1h 36m Rated: Not Rated Genre: Horror, Thriller Director(s): Alejandro Brugués Writer(s): Chris LaMont, Joe Russo Producer(s): Paul Schiff Distributed by: Vertical Main Actors: Bob Gunton (Charles Abernathy), Peyton List (Kami), Briana Middleton (Hannah), Rachel Nichols (Madeline), Austin Stowell (Drew), David Walton (C.J.) Where to watch: Available for streaming on Hulu and Disney+; also available for rent or purchase on Fandango at Home Synopsis: "On the eve of his 75th birthday, billionaire Charles Abernathy invites his estranged children back home out of fear that tonight someone or something is going to kill him. He puts each of their inheritances on the line to ensure they'll help keep him alive." 📩 Email us at microsodespodcast@gmail.com with your review—did The Inheritance prove that family is worth more than money?

Vacation Friends (2021) Spoiler-Free Movie Review: Calm or Crazy: Which Couple Are You? In this episode, we dive into Vacation Friends, a wild buddy comedy that pairs straight-laced couple Marcus and Emily with the uninhibited Ron and Kyla during a vacation in Mexico. What starts as a week of unbridled fun takes an unexpected turn when their new "vacation friends" show up uninvited at their wedding months later. We discuss the film's comedic highs and lows, the chemistry between the cast, and whether this raunchy adventure delivers the laughs. Vacation Friends (2021) Movie Details: Release Date: August 27, 2021 Length: 1h 43m Rated: R Genre: Comedy, Adventure Director(s): Clay Tarver Writer(s): Tom Mullen, Tim Mullen, Clay Tarver, Jonathan Goldstein, John Francis Daley Producer(s): Todd Garner, Timothy M. Bourne Distributed by: 20th Century Studios Main Actors: Lil Rel Howery (Marcus), Yvonne Orji (Emily), John Cena (Ron), Meredith Hagner (Kyla), Robert Wisdom (Harold), Lynn Whitfield (Suzanne), Andrew Bachelor (Gabe) Where to watch: Available for streaming on Hulu (U.S.) and Disney+ (International) Synopsis: "A straight-laced couple meets a wild pair while on vacation in Mexico, leading to a week of debauchery. Months later, their new friends crash their wedding, creating chaos and proving that what happens on vacation doesn't always stay there." 📩 Email us at microsodespodcast@gmail.com with your thoughts—did Vacation Friends bring the laughs you were expecting?

Lee Child's Reacher | Spoiler-Free TV Series Review: Book Fan vs. First-Time Viewer Bobby has read the Reacher books by Lee Child. Ashley is a first-time viewer. In this Quickdraw, we break down the Reacher TV series to help you decide: is it worth starting from Season 1, or should you skip the hype and move on? Where to watch: Amazon Prime 📩 Email us at microsodespodcast@gmail.com with comments, suggestions, recommendations—or send us your own reviews!   Quickdraw: Is it a Hit or a Miss? Welcome to Quickdraw, our spoiler-free mini series where we size up a show (or sometimes a movie) and tell you if it’s worth your time. These episodes are short and casual, without the regular category scoring - just a hit-or-miss take on what we deem worthy of your time. Quickdraw is our way of keeping it quick, honest, and very opinionated.