Podcast

Absolute Cinema Review

Film Reviews, TV & Film

From all-time favorites to movies we made each other watch, we’re talking cinema, hot takes, and the latest film news.

Episodes
33
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
44 min
On air since
2026
Latest episode
1 week ago

Episodes

33 episodes, newest first

  1. Horror Movie Tournament Bracket | Absolute Cinema Review Episode 37

    Show notes

    Happy Halloween everyone! In this episode, we go through a tournament bracket of 64 horror movies to decide what the best horror movie of all time is ahead of the spooky season. Comment down below what you thought of the matchups, and what your favorite movie to watch on Halloween is.

    1 hr 16 min
  2. YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING Review and YOUR Hot Takes | Absolute Cinema Review Episode 36

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    Hey Guys! In this episode, we will be reviewing the new and highly critically acclaimed project from Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, You Can See Everything. After that, we will be going through some of YOUR hot takes which were sent to our instagram account. Hope you guys enjoy!

    Other socials:TikTok: / absolutecinemareviewInstagram: / absolutecinemareviewMani's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/8LbFhChristian's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/4Y50xMatt's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/7wzUh

    1 hr 21 min
  3. 2020’s Favorites Tier List | Absolute Cinema Review Episode 35

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    We ranked a short list of some of our favorite movies from the 2020’s from D to S tier! Comment if you would have placed the movies differently and what you thought of our ranking.

    48 min
  4. DIGGER Review and Build A Movie

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    Hey guys, we're reviewing the much talked about and highly anticipated film from director Alejandro González Iñárritu DIGGER, starring Tom Cruise. Afterwards, we did one of our favorite short form segments, Build A Movie. Hope you guys enjoy!
    Other socials:TikTok: / absolutecinemareviewInstagram: / absolutecinemareviewSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5MTqd5U...Mani's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/8LbFhChristian's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/4Y50xMatt's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/7wzUh

    1 hr 19 min
  5. PRIMETIME Review and $20 Movie Drafts | Absolute Cinema Review Episode 33

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    We give our scores and thoughts about A24's new film Primetime! Then we get into a $20 movie draft segment, where we go head to head to make the best 4 movie list by bidding on them within specific categories. Other socials:TikTok: / absolutecinemareviewInstagram: / absolutecinemareviewSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5MTqd5U...Mani's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/8LbFhChristian's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/4Y50xMatt's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/7wzUh

    44 min
  6. OSCARS Early Predictions | Absolute Cinema Review Episode 31

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    Hey guys, we're back with another episode! This week, we start by talking about the 62nd annual Chicago Film Festival, and what movies we are excited to see that are upcoming and will be shown at various theaters during the fest. Then we get into early nomination and winner predictions for the upcoming Oscar awards.00:00 Intro02:46 Chicago Film Fest talk10:39 Oscars predictionsOther socials:TikTok: / absolutecinemareviewInstagram: / absolutecinemareviewMani's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/8LbFhChristian's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/4Y50xMatt's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/7wzUh

    1 hr 2 min
  7. Reviewing YOUR Letterboxd Accounts | Absolute Cinema Review Episode 30

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    In this episode, we will be reviewing YOUR Letterboxd accounts. Thank you guys so much for sending your letterboxd accounts to us! We had a great time reviewing them.00:00 intro02:30 Reviews01:05:55 OutroOther socials:TikTok: / absolutecinemareviewInstagram: / absolutecinemareviewMani's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/8LbFhChristian's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/4Y50xMatt's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/7wzUh

    1 hr 7 min
  8. Movie I Made You Watch 12 | Absolute Cinema Review Episode 29

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    "Movie I Made You Watch" Part 12 - We recommended movies that the other two of us haven't seen and discuss them. For this session we had Lost Highway (1997), Pusher (1996), and The Red Shoes (1948).Intro 0:00Lost Highway: Scores and Review 2:51Pusher: Scores and Review 24:52The Red Shoes: Scores and Review 32:50Outro 53:55Other socials:TikTok: / absolutecinemareviewInstagram: / absolutecinemareviewMani's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/8LbFhChristian's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/4Y50xMatt's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/7wzUh

    54 min
  9. Keep 4 Cut 4 | Absolute Cinema Review Episode 28

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    "Keep 4 Cut 4" Episode 4 - We picked three different categories of film for each other to keep or cut! We make lists of 8 movies and force one of us to create a list of 4 movies from that list by choosing to either keep or cut a movie. A continuing series that we hope you enjoy. Make sure to drop a comment with any movie suggestions or thoughts on our picks. 0:00 Intro1:12 Keep 4 Cut 4 “Mid” Movies?23:53 Keep 4 Cut 4 2000s Movies38:30 Keep 4 Cut 4 War Movies47:32 OutroOther socials:TikTok: / absolutecinemareviewInstagram: / absolutecinemareviewMani's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/8LbFhChristian's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/4Y50xMatt's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/7wzUh

    48 min
  10. Reviewing EVERY 2026 Movie (so far) | Absolute Cinema Review 27

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    Hey Guys, We're back with another virtual Episode! This week, we recap all the movies we've seen this year and what we think of them. We will also briefly touch on the movies that we are excited the most for in the rest of 2026. Let us know what you guys think about 2026 movies down in the comments!

    Other socials:TikTok: / absolutecinemareviewInstagram: / absolutecinemareviewMani's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/8LbFhChristian's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/4Y50xMatt's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/7wzUh

    1 hr 16 min
  11. Spiderman: Brand New Day Review and Ranking Spiderman Movies | Absolute Cinema Review 26

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    Spiderman: Brand New Day and Spiderman Movie Rankings - Our second virtual episode! We saw the latest Spiderman installation from the MCU and wanted to share our thoughts. Afterwards, we rank all Spiderman movies ever released. Let us know what you guys thought about the Brand New Day in the comments!

    Other socials:TikTok: / absolutecinemareviewInstagram: / absolutecinemareviewMani's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/8LbFhChristian's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/4Y50xMatt's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/7wzUh

    1 hr 7 min
  12. The Odyssey Review and Christopher Nolan Filmography Ranking | Absolute Cinema Review Episode 25

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    The Odyssey Review and Christopher Nolan Filmography Ranking - Our first virtual episode starts out with a bang. We saw the Odyssey in 70MM IMAX and review it in depth. Following our review, we ranked all of Christopher Nolan’s movies from S to D tier. Let us know what you guys thought about the Odyssey in the comments!

    Other socials:TikTok: / absolutecinemareviewInstagram: / absolutecinemareviewMani's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/8LbFhChristian's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/4Y50xMatt's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/7wzUh

    1 hr 17 min
  13. Keep 4 Cut 4 | Absolute Cinema Review Episode 24

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    "Keep 4 Cut 4" Episode 3 - We're continue to bring the short form to the long form! We make lists of 8 movies and force one of us to create a list of 4 movies from that list by choosing to either keep or cut a movie. A continuing series that we hope you enjoy. Make sure to drop a comment with any movie suggestions or thoughts on our picks.

    Other socials:TikTok: / absolutecinemareviewInstagram: / absolutecinemareviewMani's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/8LbFhChristian's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/4Y50xMatt's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/7wzUh

    39 min
  14. Guess The Movie 2 | Absolute Cinema Review Episode 23

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    Episode 23 - We're back with another edition of Guess the movie, where each of us try to guess a movie based on a handful of letterboxd reviews. A continuing series where we bring short form concepts to YouTube. Make sure to drop a comment with your thoughts on The Invite, our blind ranking, and overall thoughts on this episode!

    Other socials:TikTok: / absolutecinemareviewInstagram: / absolutecinemareviewMani's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/8LbFhChristian's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/4Y50xMatt's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/7wzUh

    30 min
  15. THE INVITE & The Best Comedies of All Time | Absolute Cinema Review Episode 22

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    We went out and watched The Invite - a new movie directed by Olivia Wilde and share our thoughts here. We go through the good, the bad, our ratings, and our overall thoughts. There is a non-spoiler and spoiler section of the review for those who want to go and see the move for themselves spoiler free. After talking about The Invite, we go into a blind ranking of some of the best comedies of all time. A continuing series where we bring short form concepts to YouTube. Make sure to drop a comment with your thoughts on The Invite, our blind ranking, and overall thoughts on this episode!

    Other socials:TikTok: / absolutecinemareviewInstagram: / absolutecinemareviewMani's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/8LbFhChristian's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/4Y50xMatt's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/7wzUh

    55 min
  16. Build A Movie 2 | Absolute Cinema Review Episode 21

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    We're building movies today! Each of us gets a budget of 15 dollars, 5 categories to choose from and 5 options for those categories ranging from one to five dollars. A continuing series that we hope you enjoy.

    Other socials:TikTok: / absolutecinemareviewInstagram: / absolutecinemareviewMani's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/8LbFhChristian's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/4Y50xMatt's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/7wzUh

    30 min
  17. Keep 4 Cut 4 | Absolute Cinema Review Episode 20

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    "Keep 4 Cut 4" Episode 2 - We're continue to bring the short form to the long form! We make lists of 8 movies and force one of us to create a list of 4 movies from that list by choosing to either keep or cut a movie. A continuing series that we hope you enjoy. Make sure to drop a comment with any movie suggestions or thoughts on our picks.

    Other socials:TikTok: / absolutecinemareviewInstagram: / absolutecinemareviewMani's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/8LbFhChristian's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/4Y50xMatt's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/7wzUh

    41 min
  18. Guess The Movie | Absolute Cinema Review Episode 19

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    "Guess The Movie" Episode 1 - We're bringing the short form to the long form Again! We make each other guess the titles of movies based on popular letterboxd reviews for them.

    Other socials:TikTok: / absolutecinemareviewInstagram: / absolutecinemareviewMani's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/8LbFhChristian's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/4Y50xMatt's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/7wzUh

    33 min
  19. Movie I Made You Watch 11 | Absolute Cinema Review Episode 18

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    "Movie I Made You Watch" Episode 11 - We recommended movies that the other two of us haven't seen and discuss them. For this session we had Withnail and I (1987), Amadeus (1984), and Man on Fire (2004).

    Other socials:TikTok: / absolutecinemareviewInstagram: / absolutecinemareviewMani's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/8LbFhChristian's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/4Y50xMatt's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/7wzUh

    39 min
  20. Keep 4 Cut 4 | Absolute Cinema Review Episode 17

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    "Keep 4 Cut 4" Episode 1 - We're bringing the short form to the long form! We make lists of 8 movies and force one of us to create a list of 3 to 4 movies from that list by choosing to either keep or cut a movie.

    Other socials:TikTok: / absolutecinemareviewInstagram: / absolutecinemareviewMani's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/8LbFhChristian's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/4Y50xMatt's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/7wzUh

    32 min