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.
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Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
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 the film’s deeper meaning while Ashley wonders if she completely missed something.
Caddo Lake (2024) Movie Details:
Release Date: October 10, 2024
Length: 1h 39m
Rated: PG-13
Genre: Thriller/Mystery
Director(s): Celine Held, Logan George
Writer(s): Celine Held, Logan George
Producer(s): M. Night Shyamalan, Ashwin Rajan, Kara Durrett, Josh Godfrey
Distributed by: Max
Main Actors: Dylan O'Brien (Paris), Eliza Scanlen (Ellie), Caroline Falk (Anna)
Where to watch: Max, YouTube Primetime, YouTubeTV, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Roku
Synopsis: "After an 8-year-old girl vanishes near Caddo Lake, a series of past deaths and disappearances begin to link together, altering a broken family's history."
📩 Email us at microsodespodcast@gmail.com with comments, suggestions, recommendations—or send us your own reviews!
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Monday Feb 17, 2025
Monday Feb 17, 2025
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 Bobby on the edge of his seat and Ashley rolling her eyes.
Salem's Lot (2024) Movie Details:
Release Date: October 3, 2024
Length: 1h 53m
Rated: R
Genre: Horror/Mystery
Director: Gary Dauberman
Writer(s): Gary Dauberman (screenplay), based on the novel by Stephen King
Producer(s): James Wan, Michael Clear, Roy Lee, Mark Wolper
Distributed by: Warner Bros. Pictures
Main Actors: Lewis Pullman (Ben Mears), Makenzie Leigh (Susan Norton), Jordan Preston Carter (Mark Petrie), Alfre Woodard (Dr. Cody)
Where to watch: Max, YouTube Primetime, YouTubeTV, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Roku
Synopsis: "'Salem's Lot' is an adaptation of Stephen King's 1975 bestseller, directed by Gary Dauberman. The film follows author Ben Mears (Lewis Pullman) as he returns to his hometown of Jerusalem's Lot, only to discover it is being preyed upon by a bloodthirsty vampire."
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Monday Jan 06, 2025
Monday Jan 06, 2025
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 covered. So grab your popcorn and dive into the wild world of movies and TV—with a side of sarcasm.