MICROSODES | Movie Reviews
🎬 ATTENTION MOVIE LOVERS: - Do you spend more time looking for a movie than actually watching one? - Are you tired of wasting your Saturday night on a total flop? - Do you get movie recs from friends with questionable taste? - Do you argue with your partner over thrillers vs. talking animals? - Do you want a movie that leaves you satisfied—not confused, disappointed, or asleep? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions—this podcast is for you. 🎙️ Welcome to MICROSODES — your spoiler-free shortcut to deciding what to watch. Hosted by Bobby Brink and Ashley Tyne Brink: Bobby quotes movies all day, every day; Ashley forgets the plot as soon as the credits roll. This average married couple watches and reviews movies (and sometimes TV shows) from two very different perspectives—all in less time than it takes to watch the movie. Now, you might be wondering… - Will this podcast spoil the plot? (Nope.) - Is it basically a film school lecture? (Absolutely not.) - Is it solely for hardcore cinephiles? (Definitely not.) - Is it longer than the movie itself? (Never.) MICROSODES is short, unfiltered, and undoubtedly hilarious (according to the hosts). No spoilers. No technical examinations. Just two real people telling you what they watched, what they thought, and whether it’s worth your time. MICROSODES—it’s worth your time.
Episodes
Quickdraw: Black Mirror (TV Series) | Brilliant, But Not Bingeable
In this Quickdraw episode, we discuss the TV series, Black Mirror.Â
Step into the future of technology, where humans indubitably ruin everything. Join us as we delve into the world filled with the future’s worst case scenarios.Â
Where to watch: Netflix
(Attention: This episode is longer than our regular Quickdraw episodes)
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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 Front Room (2024) |Nightmares Aplenty
In this Quickdraw...
Longlegs (2024) Spoiler-Free Movie Review
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 — li...
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 i...
Vacation Friends (2021) Spoiler-Free Movie Review
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 chemist...
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.
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Reacher (TV Series) | Book Fan & First-Time Viewer
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The Electric State (2025) Spoiler-Free Movie Review
In this episode, we delve into The Electric State, the Russo Brothers' ambitious adaptation of Simon StĂĄlenhag's graphic novel. Set in a retro-futuristic 1990s, the film navigates a world where technology blurs the line between reality and virtual existence. We discuss whether this high-budget sci-fi adventure delivers on its promise or gets lost in its own digital dreamscape.
The...
The Fall Guy (2024) Spoiler-Free Movie Review
Explosive stunts, behind-the-scenes drama, and highly choreographed fights — The Fall Guy (2024) is a wild ride. In this episode, we break down the high-speed action, laugh-out-loud moments, and whether this action-comedy is a love letter to Hollywood stunt performers or just a big-budget thrill ride. Our spoiler-free review breaks it down.
The Fall Guy (2024) Movie Details:
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1408 (2007) Spoiler-Free Movie Review
A haunted hotel room, psychological torment, and John Cusack vs. a really bad night’s sleep—1408 (2007) takes us on a mind-bending horror trip, but does it still hold up? In this episode, we check into room 1408 and break down our favorite moments, the eerie visuals, and whether Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson’s performances still bring the chills. Plus, Bobby dissects the film’s deeper meaning, w...
Trap (2024) Spoiler-Free Movie Review
M. Night Shyamalan is back—so you already know we have things to say. Trap (2024) brings another of his signature twists, but does it actually land, or are we left feeling trapped? In this episode, we break down the suspense, the acting, and whether this thriller is a must-see or something you would rather skip. Plus, Bobby dives into the details while Ashley wonders why people in...
Caddo Lake (2024) Spoiler-Free Movie Review
Mysterious disappearances, eerie small-town vibes, and a whole lot of ominous tension—Caddo Lake (2024) promises a slow-burn psychological thriller, but does it actually deliver? In this episode, we dive into the film’s atmosphere, its unexpected twists (or lack thereof), and whether it kept us hooked or just left us treading water. Plus, hear Bobby break down ...
Salem’s Lot (2024) Spoiler-Free Movie Review
In our very first episode, we sink our teeth into Salem's Lot (2024), the newest adaptation of Stephen King’s chilling vampire tale. Does it live up to the hype, or does it leave us craving more? In this episode, we break down the scares, the nostalgia, and whether this remake captures the eerie charm of Stephen King's original. Plus, hear which scenes had Bo...
Microsodes: Movie Reviews in Less Time Than the Movie
Welcome to Microsodes—the spoiler-free movie review podcast where married hosts Bobby Brink (the cinephile) and Ashley Brink (the movie novice) break down new releases and cult classics from two different perspectives—all in less time than it takes to watch the movie!
Whether you’re a die-hard cinephile (like Bobby) or just here for the laughs (like Ashley), we’ve got you covere...
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